The 1986 NASCAR Winston West Series was the 33rd season of the series. The title was won by Hershel McGriff, his first in the series.
The 1986 season included 8 individual races, although Riverside International Raceway hosted two races. Both 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>