The 1988 NASCAR Winston West Series was the 35th season of the series. The title was won by Roy Smith, his fourth in the series and first since 1982.
The 1988 season included 8 individual races, although Mesa Marin Raceway hosted two races. The races at Riverside International Raceway and Phoenix International Raceway 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>