The 1982 NASCAR Winston West Series was the 29th season of the series. The title was won by Roy Smith, his third in the series and third in succession.
The 1982 season included 13 individual races, although Riverside International Raceway hosted three races. The first and third races at Riverside were in combination with the NASCAR Winston Cup Series.
() <span style="font-size:90%;">Bold â Pole position awarded by time. Italics â Pole position set by owner's points. * â Most laps led. â â Ineligible for West Series points</span>