"1983 Southern 500"@en . . "The 1983 Southern 500 was a Winston Cup (now Nextel Cup) event held at Darlington Speedway on September 5, 1983. Bobby Allison dominated the event, leading the most laps and holding off Bill Elliott by 9.4-seconds. Allison's victory also expanded his points lead on Darrell Waltrip (3rd) to 56 points. Stats"@en . . "The 1983 Southern 500 was a Winston Cup (now Nextel Cup) event held at Darlington Speedway on September 5, 1983. Bobby Allison dominated the event, leading the most laps and holding off Bill Elliott by 9.4-seconds. Allison's victory also expanded his points lead on Darrell Waltrip (3rd) to 56 points. Stats"@en . .