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| Location | 5555 Concord Parkway South Concord, North Carolina, 28027 |
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| Capacity | 167,000 | |
| Owner | Speedway Motorsports, Inc. | |
| Operator | Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Concord (kän-kord is a city in the US state of North Carolina. | |
| Broke ground | 1959 | |
| Opened | 1960 | |
| Construction Cost | $1. The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been 25 million | |
| Architect | Bruton Smith and Curtis Turner | |
| Former Names | Charlotte Motor Speedway (1960-1998) | |
| Major Events | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Showdown Sprint All-Star Race Coca-Cola 600 Bank of America 500 NASCAR Nationwide Series NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series NHRA Powerade Drag Racing Series |
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| Surface | Paved | |
| Circuit Length | 1. Ollen Bruton Smith (born 1927 in Oakboro North Carolina) is a promoter and owner/ CEO of NASCAR track owner Speedway Motorsports Inc Curtis Turner ( April 12 1924 &ndash October 4 1970) was an early NASCAR driver The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. The NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, formerly known as The Winston until 2004 then the NEXTEL All-Star Challenge from 2004 until 2007 is a race open to race winners The NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, formerly known as The Winston until 2004 then the NEXTEL All-Star Challenge from 2004 until 2007 is a race open to race winners The Coca-Cola 600 (formerly the World 600) and also known as the "Coke 600" is a in length Stock car race held annually at Lowe's Motor Speedway The Bank of America 500 is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race that is hosted annually at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord North Carolina, The NASCAR Nationwide Series is a Stock car racing series owned and operated by the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. The Carquest Auto Parts 300 is a NASCAR Nationwide Series race that takes place at Lowe's Motor Speedway. The Dollar General 300 is a NASCAR Nationwide Series race that takes place at Lowe's Motor Speedway. The North Carolina Education Lottery 200 is a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race that takes place at Lowe's Motor Speedway. 5 mi (2. A mile is a unit of Length, usually used to measure Distance, in a number of different systems including Imperial units United States 4 km) | |
| Banking | Turns - 24 degrees Straightaways - 5 degrees |
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| Lap Record | 0:24. The kilometre ( American spelling: kilometer) symbol km is a unit of Length in the Metric system, equal to one thousand 49 (Tony Stewart, Team Menard, 1998, IRL IndyCar Series) | |
Lowe's Motor Speedway (formerly Charlotte Motor Speedway) is a speedway in Concord, North Carolina, north of Charlotte. Anthony Wayne Stewart (born May 20, 1971 in Columbus Indiana) is an American race car driver/car owner/entrepreneur in NASCAR 's Team Menard was an auto racing team in the Indianapolis 500 and Indy Racing League owned by John Menard. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The Indy Racing League, better known as IRL, is the sanctioning body of a predominantly American based Open-wheel racing series. The IndyCar Series is the premier series of the Indy Racing League. An oval track is a dedicated motorsport circuit primarily in the USA, which differs from a road course in that it only has turns in one direction which is almost Concord (kän-kord is a city in the US state of North Carolina. It features a 1. 5 mile long quad-oval track that seats 167,000 people, with room for 50,000 more spectators in the infield. Constructed in 1959, it was the first speedway to host nighttime superspeedway racing (in 1992) in the "modern era," the first being the now defunct Raleigh, N. The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) C. Speedway in 1958, and to offer year-round residences (in 1984) with 52 condominiums available over turn one. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) A condominium, or condo, is a form of Housing tenure and other Real property where a specified part of a piece of real estate (usually of an apartment It is owned by Speedway Motorsports, which has its corporate headquarters on the same property. The speedway is considered the home base of NASCAR, with 90% of NASCAR teams being based within 50 miles. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. In February 1999, Lowe's bought the naming rights to the speedway, making it the first race track in the country with a corporate sponsor. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Lowe's Companies Inc ( is a US -based chain of Retail Home improvement and appliance stores Naming rights are the right to name a piece of Property, either tangible property or an event usually granted in exchange for financial considerations
Along with the main oval, the speedway also has a 2. 25 mile road course in the infield, a 0. 6 mile kart course in the infield, a quarter-mile oval using part of the front stretch and pit road, and an 0. For other meanings see Kart (disambiguation Kart racing or karting is a variant of Open-wheel Motor sport with 2 mile oval outside turn three. Also, across U.S. Highway 29 from the speedway, is a 0. US Route 29 is a north-south United States highway that runs for 1036 miles (1667 km from the western suburbs of Baltimore Maryland, to Pensacola Florida 4 mile dirt track that opened in May 2000. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The 0. 6 mile oval located between the frontstretch and pit road was constructed in 1991 for a legends race which was part of the Winston weekend. The NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, formerly known as The Winston until 2004 then the NEXTEL All-Star Challenge from 2004 until 2007 is a race open to race winners It was designed after Bowman-Gray Stadium. Bowman Gray Stadium is a NASCAR sanctioned 1/4-mile asphalt flat oval short track and football stadium located in Winston-Salem North Carolina.
In 2005, the surface of the circuit had started to wear from its last paving in mid-1994, resulting in the track's treatment in a diamond-grinding process to smooth out bumps. This process, known as levigation, caused major tire problems during both NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series (now Sprint Cup Series) events there, with a record 22 cautions at the showcase Coca-Cola 600, which is considered one of the top five annual NASCAR races. The Coca-Cola 600 (formerly the World 600) and also known as the "Coke 600" is a in length Stock car race held annually at Lowe's Motor Speedway The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. [1] It was the first Sprint Cup Series event to go more than five hours (excluding red flags) in 25 years. Speed increases were also a result of the levigation. After the problem with the tires, the speedway was repaved in 2006. On May 21,2008 it was announced that long-time Speeedway President H. A. "Humpy" Wheeler will retire following the Coca-Cola 600 on may 25,2008. See also: List of NASCAR race tracks
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ARCA
The ARCA RE/MAX Series raced there until 2004. NASCAR national series race tracks The following is a list of race tracks currently used by NASCAR as part of its Sprint Cup Series, Nationwide Series, ARCA RE/MAX Series is an American stock car series the premier division of the Automobile Racing Club of America. In 2001 and 2002, Blaise Alexander and Eric Martin were killed in accidents. Blaise Alexander ( March 26, 1976 - October 4, 2001) was a stock car racer from Montoursville Pennsylvania. Eric Martin ( 1969 - October 9, 2002) was an ARCA driver from Hixson Tennessee, who was killed at the Lowes Motor Speedway
NASCAR Cup Series Stats
NASCAR Records
As of 5/26/08
- Most Wins - (6) - Bobby Allison, Darrell Waltrip
- Most Top 5's - (23) - Bobby Allison, Richard Petty
- Most Top 10's - (31) - Richard Petty
- Starts - (64) - Richard Petty
- Poles - (14) - David Pearson
- Laps Led - (2339) - Bobby Allison
- Avg Start (Minimum 10 starts) - (5. Robert Arthur Allison (born December 3, 1937 in Hialeah Florida) is a former NASCAR Winston Cup driver and was named one of NASCAR's Darrell Lee Waltrip (born February 5, 1947 in Owensboro Kentucky) is a three-time former NASCAR Winston Cup champion the 1989 Daytona Robert Arthur Allison (born December 3, 1937 in Hialeah Florida) is a former NASCAR Winston Cup driver and was named one of NASCAR's Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937) is a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the Winston Cup Series Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937) is a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the Winston Cup Series Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937) is a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the Winston Cup Series David Gene Pearson (born December 22, 1934 in Spartanburg, South Carolina) is a former American NASCAR Racecar Robert Arthur Allison (born December 3, 1937 in Hialeah Florida) is a former NASCAR Winston Cup driver and was named one of NASCAR's 2) - Fireball Roberts
- Avg Finish (Minimum 10 starts) - (9. Edward Glenn "Fireball" Roberts Jr ( January 20, 1929 – July 2, 1964) was one of the pioneering race car drivers of 0) - Rex White
NASCAR Cup Series Race Winners
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Indy Racing League history
Indy Racing League races were held at the circuit in 1997 and 1998, with Buddy Lazier and Kenny Bräck winning the mid-summer Saturday night 500k (208 lap) races on the circuit. Rex White (born August 17 1929 in Spartanburg South Carolina) is a former NASCAR champion The Indy Racing League, better known as IRL, is the sanctioning body of a predominantly American based Open-wheel racing series. The 1996-1997 Indy Racing League season was a result of the league abandoning the concept of ending each season with the Indianapolis 500 The 1998 Pep Boys Indy Racing League season was one of relative stability compared to the previous two seasons Robert Buddy Lazier (born October 31, 1967 in Vail Colorado) is an American open-wheel Racecar driver Kenneth "Kenny" Brack (born March 21, 1966 in Arvika, Värmland) is a Race car driver from Sweden. In 1999, the race was moved to the first weekend in May, the last race before the Indianapolis 500. The 1999 Pep Boys Indy Racing League season was highly competitive and parity was the order of the year The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500, and historically known simply as "The 500" is an American On the 61st lap, a crash led to a car losing a tire, which was then propelled into the stands by another car. Three spectators were killed and eight others were injured in the incident.
As reported by IRL announcer Mike King, grandstands in the apex of Turn 1 was closed, but seats in Turns 1 and 2 past the apex were open. Seats outside of Turn 4 were also closed. When attendance grew beyond the 50,000 expected for the race, extra sections of stands were opened, and one of them was the section of track where the debris flew in Turn 4. Buddy Lazier was leading the race at the time of the caution for the Lap 62 crash. Robert Buddy Lazier (born October 31, 1967 in Vail Colorado) is an American open-wheel Racecar driver After pit stops, Greg Ray was leading the race when the race was abandoned. Greg Ray (born August 3, 1966, in Dallas Texas) is a former IRL IndyCar Series driver The race was cancelled after 79 laps, and the IRL did not return.
That incident, and a previous incident in July 1998 in a Champ Car race at Michigan which also killed three spectators (that race was run to its finish), led to new rules requiring cars to have tethers attached to wheel hubs in an effort to prevent such incidents from happening again. Champ Car, was the name for a class and specification of cars used in American Championship Car Racing for many decades primarily for use in the Indianapolis Michigan International Speedway is a two-mile (322-km moderate-banked D-shaped Superspeedway located off U New catch fencing was also invented, curved so debris could not sail as easily into the grandstands.
Following the accident, a short series of bombings took place in Lowe's stores in North Carolina, injuring three, and prompting some to think there may be a link with a relative of one of the victims. Lowe's Companies Inc ( is a US -based chain of Retail Home improvement and appliance stores When George Rocha was arrested for the bombings, he claimed that he was angry about the crash at the speedway, but he later confessed that it was retribution for being caught shoplifting and an attempt at extortion. [1]
Indy Racing League results
| Season | Date | Winning Driver | Car # | Sponsor | Make | Distance | Avg Speed | Margin of Victory |
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| 1960 | June 19 | Joe Lee Johnson | 89 | Chevrolet | 600 mi | 107. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Joe Lee Johnson (born September 11, 1929 died May 26, 2005) was a NASCAR Grand National (now Sprint Cup Series) driver Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM 735 mph (173. 383 km/h) | 4 laps | |
| 1960 | October 16 | Speedy Thompson | 21 | Wood Brothers | Ford | 401 mi | 112. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Alfred "Speedy" Thompson (born April 3, 1926 in Monroe North Carolina &ndash died April 2, 1972 in Charlotte North Wood Brothers Racing is a United States auto racing team that competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide, and Craftsman Truck Series. Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following 905 mph (181. 703 km/h) | 1 lap |
| 1961 | May 21 | Richard Petty | 43 | Petty Enterprises | Plymouth | 101 mi | 133. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937) is a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the Winston Cup Series Petty Enterprises is a NASCAR racing team based in Randleman North Carolina. Plymouth (founded 1928 - dissolved 2001 is a Marque of Automobile based in the United States, marketed by the Chrysler Corporation 554 mph (214. 934 km/h) | 8 sec |
| 1961 | May 21 | Joe Weatherly | 8 | Bud Moore | Pontiac | 101 mi | 115. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Joe Weatherly ( May 29, 1922 - January 19, 1964) was a two-time NASCAR championship driver Bud Moore may refer to Bud Moore (NASCAR owner, former NASCAR owner Bud Moore Engineering, his team Bud Moore Pontiac is a Brand of Automobiles produced by General Motors that has been sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico 591 mph (186. 026 km/h) | 6 cl |
| 1961 | May 28 | David Pearson | 3 | Daytona Kennel | Pontiac | 600 mi | 111. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling David Gene Pearson (born December 22, 1934 in Spartanburg, South Carolina) is a former American NASCAR Racecar Pontiac is a Brand of Automobiles produced by General Motors that has been sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico 633 mph (179. 656 km/h) | 2 laps |
| 1961 | October 15 | Joe Weatherly | 8 | Bud Moore | Pontiac | 401 mi | 119. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Joe Weatherly ( May 29, 1922 - January 19, 1964) was a two-time NASCAR championship driver Bud Moore may refer to Bud Moore (NASCAR owner, former NASCAR owner Bud Moore Engineering, his team Bud Moore Pontiac is a Brand of Automobiles produced by General Motors that has been sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico 950 mph (193. 041 km/h) | 1. 5 cl |
| 1962 | May 27 | Nelson Stacy | 29 | Holman-Moody | Ford | 600 mi | 125. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following 552 mph (202. 056 km/h) | 32. 35 sec |
| 1962 | October 14 | Junior Johnson | 3 | Ray Fox | Pontiac | 401 mi | 132. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Robert Glen Johnson Jr (born June 28, 1931 in Wilkes County North Carolina) known as Junior Johnson, was a Moonshiner in the Pontiac is a Brand of Automobiles produced by General Motors that has been sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico 085 mph (212. 570 km/h) | 2 laps |
| 1963 | June 2 | Fred Lorenzen | 28 | LaFayette | Ford | 600 mi | 132. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Fred Lorenzen (born December 30, 1934 in Elmhurst Illinois) is a former NASCAR driver Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following 417 mph (213. 105 km/h) | 35 sec |
| 1963 | October 13 | Junior Johnson | 3 | Holly Farms | Chevrolet | 401 mi | 132. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Robert Glen Johnson Jr (born June 28, 1931 in Wilkes County North Carolina) known as Junior Johnson, was a Moonshiner in the Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM 105 mph (212. 602 km/h) | 12 sec |
| 1964 | May 24 | Jim Paschal | 41 | Petty Enterprises | Plymouth | 600 mi | 125. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned James Roy "Jim" Paschal Jr ( December 5, 1926 - July 5, 2004) was a NASCAR Grand National and Winston Cup driver Petty Enterprises is a NASCAR racing team based in Randleman North Carolina. Plymouth (founded 1928 - dissolved 2001 is a Marque of Automobile based in the United States, marketed by the Chrysler Corporation 772 mph (202. 410 km/h) | 4 laps |
| 1964 | October 18 | Fred Lorenzen | 28 | LaFayette | Ford | 401 mi | 134. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Fred Lorenzen (born December 30, 1934 in Elmhurst Illinois) is a former NASCAR driver Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following 475 mph (216. 417 km/h) | 1 lap |
| 1965 | May 23 | Fred Lorenzen | 28 | Holman-Moody | Ford | 600 mi | 121. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Fred Lorenzen (born December 30, 1934 in Elmhurst Illinois) is a former NASCAR driver Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following 722 mph (195. 893 km/h) | 6. 4 sec |
| 1965 | October 17 | Fred Lorenzen | 28 | Holman-Moody | Ford | 401 mi | 119. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Fred Lorenzen (born December 30, 1934 in Elmhurst Illinois) is a former NASCAR driver Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following 117 mph (191. 700 km/h) | 3 cl |
| 1966 | May 22 | Marvin Panch | 42 | Petty Enterprises | Plymouth | 600 mi | 135. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Marvin Panch (born May 28, 1926, in Menomonie Wisconsin) is a former NASCAR driver Petty Enterprises is a NASCAR racing team based in Randleman North Carolina. Plymouth (founded 1928 - dissolved 2001 is a Marque of Automobile based in the United States, marketed by the Chrysler Corporation 042 mph (217. 329 km/h) | 2 laps |
| 1966 | October 16 | LeeRoy Yarbrough | 12 | Jon Thorne | Dodge | 501 mi | 130. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Lonnie Yarbrough (born September 17, 1938 in Jacksonville Florida, died December 7, 1984) was a NASCAR racer Dodge is a United States -based brand of Automobiles Sport utility vehicles and Trucks manufactured and marketed by Chrysler LLC 576 mph (210. 142 km/h) | 18 sec |
| 1967 | May 28 | Jim Paschal | 14 | Friedkin Enterprises | Plymouth | 600 mi | 135. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling James Roy "Jim" Paschal Jr ( December 5, 1926 - July 5, 2004) was a NASCAR Grand National and Winston Cup driver Plymouth (founded 1928 - dissolved 2001 is a Marque of Automobile based in the United States, marketed by the Chrysler Corporation 832 mph (218. 600 km/h) | 5 sec |
| 1967 | October 15 | Buddy Baker | 3 | Ray Fox | Dodge | 501 mi | 130. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the For the American composer see Buddy Baker (composer. For the DC Comics character see Animal Man. Dodge is a United States -based brand of Automobiles Sport utility vehicles and Trucks manufactured and marketed by Chrysler LLC 317 mph (209. 725 km/h) | 1 lap |
| 1968 | May 26 | Buddy Baker | 3 | Ray Fox | Dodge | 382. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place For the American composer see Buddy Baker (composer. For the DC Comics character see Animal Man. Dodge is a United States -based brand of Automobiles Sport utility vehicles and Trucks manufactured and marketed by Chrysler LLC 5* mi | 104. 207 mph (167. 705 km/h) | UC |
| 1968 | October 20 | Charlie Glotzbach | 6 | Cotton Owens | Dodge | 501 mi | 135. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Charlie Glotzbach (born June 19, 1938) is a former ARCA and NASCAR driver who competed in NASCAR Grand National/Winston Cup (now Sprint Dodge is a United States -based brand of Automobiles Sport utility vehicles and Trucks manufactured and marketed by Chrysler LLC 234 mph (217. 638 km/h) | 7 sec |
| 1969 | May 25 | LeeRoy Yarbrough | 98 | Junior Johnson | Mercury | 600 mi | 134. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Lonnie Yarbrough (born September 17, 1938 in Jacksonville Florida, died December 7, 1984) was a NASCAR racer Robert Glen Johnson Jr (born June 28, 1931 in Wilkes County North Carolina) known as Junior Johnson, was a Moonshiner in the Mercury is an Automobile Marque of the Ford Motor Company founded in 1939 by Edsel Ford, son of Henry Ford, to market entry-level-luxury 361 mph (216. 233 km/h) | 2 laps |
| 1969 | October 12 | Donnie Allison | 27 | Banjo Matthews | Ford | 501 mi | 131. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Dunkiny "Donnie" Allison (born September 7, 1939 in Miami Florida) is a former driver on the NASCAR Grand National/ Winston Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following 271 mph (211. 260 km/h) | 16 sec |
| 1970 | May 24 | Donnie Allison | 27 | Banjo Matthews | Ford | 600 mi | 129. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Dunkiny "Donnie" Allison (born September 7, 1939 in Miami Florida) is a former driver on the NASCAR Grand National/ Winston Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following 680 mph (208. 700 km/h) | 2 laps |
| 1970 | October 11 | Lee Roy Yarbrough | 98 | Junior Johnson | Mercury | 501 mi | 123. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Lonnie Yarbrough (born September 17, 1938 in Jacksonville Florida, died December 7, 1984) was a NASCAR racer Mercury is an Automobile Marque of the Ford Motor Company founded in 1939 by Edsel Ford, son of Henry Ford, to market entry-level-luxury 246 mph (198. 345 km/h) | UC |
| 1971 | May 30 | Bobby Allison | 12 | Holman-Moody | Mercury | 600 mi | 140. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Robert Arthur Allison (born December 3, 1937 in Hialeah Florida) is a former NASCAR Winston Cup driver and was named one of NASCAR's Mercury is an Automobile Marque of the Ford Motor Company founded in 1939 by Edsel Ford, son of Henry Ford, to market entry-level-luxury 422 mph (225. 987 km/h) | 33. 9 sec |
| 1971 | October 10 | Bobby Allison | 12 | Holman-Moody | Mercury | 501 mi | 126. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Robert Arthur Allison (born December 3, 1937 in Hialeah Florida) is a former NASCAR Winston Cup driver and was named one of NASCAR's Mercury is an Automobile Marque of the Ford Motor Company founded in 1939 by Edsel Ford, son of Henry Ford, to market entry-level-luxury 140 mph (203. 003 km/h) | 5 sec |
| 1972 | May 28 | Buddy Baker | 11 | Petty Enterprises | Dodge | 600 mi | 142. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling For the American composer see Buddy Baker (composer. For the DC Comics character see Animal Man. Petty Enterprises is a NASCAR racing team based in Randleman North Carolina. Dodge is a United States -based brand of Automobiles Sport utility vehicles and Trucks manufactured and marketed by Chrysler LLC 255 mph (228. 937 km/h) | 23. 7 sec |
| 1972 | October 8 | Bobby Allison | 12 | Richard Howard | Chevrolet | 501 mi | 133. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Robert Arthur Allison (born December 3, 1937 in Hialeah Florida) is a former NASCAR Winston Cup driver and was named one of NASCAR's Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM 234 mph (214. 419 km/h) | 2 cl |
| 1973 | May 27 | Buddy Baker | 71 | K&K Ins | Dodge | 600 mi | 134. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed For the American composer see Buddy Baker (composer. For the DC Comics character see Animal Man. Dodge is a United States -based brand of Automobiles Sport utility vehicles and Trucks manufactured and marketed by Chrysler LLC 890 mph (217. 084 km/h) | 1. 8 sec |
| 1973 | October 7 | Cale Yarborough | 11 | Kar-Kare | Chevrolet | 501 mi | 145. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) William Caleb (Cale Yarborough (born March 27, 1940 in Timmonsville South Carolina, near the famous Darlington Raceway) is a businessman and Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM 240 mph (233. 741 km/h) | 1. 4 sec |
| 1974 | May 26 | David Pearson | 21 | Purolator | Mercury | 600 mi | 135. The 1974 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday January 20 and ended on Sunday November 24. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place David Gene Pearson (born December 22, 1934 in Spartanburg, South Carolina) is a former American NASCAR Racecar Mercury is an Automobile Marque of the Ford Motor Company founded in 1939 by Edsel Ford, son of Henry Ford, to market entry-level-luxury 720 mph (218. 420 km/h) | 0. 6 sec |
| 1974 | October 11 | David Pearson | 21 | Purolator | Mercury | 501 mi | 119. The 1974 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday January 20 and ended on Sunday November 24. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed David Gene Pearson (born December 22, 1934 in Spartanburg, South Carolina) is a former American NASCAR Racecar Mercury is an Automobile Marque of the Ford Motor Company founded in 1939 by Edsel Ford, son of Henry Ford, to market entry-level-luxury 912 mph (192. 980 km/h) | 1. 4 sec |
| 1975 | May 25 | Richard Petty | 43 | STP | Dodge | 600 mi | 145. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937) is a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the Winston Cup Series STP is a brand name and trade name for the automotive additives and performance division of the Clorox Corporation Dodge is a United States -based brand of Automobiles Sport utility vehicles and Trucks manufactured and marketed by Chrysler LLC 327 mph (233. 881 km/h) | 1 lap |
| 1975 | October 5 | Richard Petty | 43 | STP | Dodge | 501 mi | 132. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937) is a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the Winston Cup Series STP is a brand name and trade name for the automotive additives and performance division of the Clorox Corporation Dodge is a United States -based brand of Automobiles Sport utility vehicles and Trucks manufactured and marketed by Chrysler LLC 209 mph (212. 770 km/h) | 0. 26 sec |
| 1976 | May 30 | David Pearson | 21 | Purolator | Mercury | 600 mi | 137. The 1976 season in NASCAR auto racing Season recap Daytona 500 See also 1976 Daytona 500 Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following David Gene Pearson (born December 22, 1934 in Spartanburg, South Carolina) is a former American NASCAR Racecar Mercury is an Automobile Marque of the Ford Motor Company founded in 1939 by Edsel Ford, son of Henry Ford, to market entry-level-luxury 352 mph (221. 047 km/h) | UC |
| 1976 | October 10 | Donnie Allison | 1 | Ellington Insulation | Chevrolet | 501 mi | 141. The 1976 season in NASCAR auto racing Season recap Daytona 500 See also 1976 Daytona 500 Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Dunkiny "Donnie" Allison (born September 7, 1939 in Miami Florida) is a former driver on the NASCAR Grand National/ Winston Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM 226 mph (227. 281 km/h) | 12. 2 sec |
| 1977 | May 29 | Richard Petty | 43 | STP | Dodge | 600 mi | 137. The 1977 season in NASCAR racing Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937) is a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the Winston Cup Series STP is a brand name and trade name for the automotive additives and performance division of the Clorox Corporation Dodge is a United States -based brand of Automobiles Sport utility vehicles and Trucks manufactured and marketed by Chrysler LLC 676 mph (221. 568 km/h) | 30. 8 sec |
| 1977 | October 9 | Benny Parsons | 72 | 1st National City | Chevrolet | 501 mi | 142. The 1977 season in NASCAR racing Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Benjamin Stewart Parsons ( July 12 1941 – January 16 2007) was an American NASCAR driver and later an announcer/analyst Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM 780 mph (229. 782 km/h) | 19. 2 sec |
| 1978 | May 28 | Darrell Waltrip | 88 | Gatorade | Chevrolet | 600 mi | 138. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Darrell Lee Waltrip (born February 5, 1947 in Owensboro Kentucky) is a three-time former NASCAR Winston Cup champion the 1989 Daytona Gatorade is a flavored non- carbonated Sports drink manufactured by the Quaker Oats Company, now a division of PepsiCo. Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM 355 mph (222. 661 km/h) | 2 sec |
| 1978 | October 8 | Bobby Allison | 15 | Norris Industries | Ford | 501 mi | 141. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Robert Arthur Allison (born December 3, 1937 in Hialeah Florida) is a former NASCAR Winston Cup driver and was named one of NASCAR's Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following 826 mph (228. 247 km/h) | 30. 2 sec |
| 1979 | May 27 | Darrell Waltrip | 88 | Gatorade | Chevrolet | 600 mi | 136. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Darrell Lee Waltrip (born February 5, 1947 in Owensboro Kentucky) is a three-time former NASCAR Winston Cup champion the 1989 Daytona Gatorade is a flavored non- carbonated Sports drink manufactured by the Quaker Oats Company, now a division of PepsiCo. Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM 674 mph (219. 955 km/h) | 5. 6 sec |
| 1979 | October 7 | Cale Yarborough | 11 | Busch | Chevrolet | 501 mi | 134. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) William Caleb (Cale Yarborough (born March 27, 1940 in Timmonsville South Carolina, near the famous Darlington Raceway) is a businessman and Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM 266 mph (216. 080 km/h) | 1 lap |
| 1980 | May 25 | Benny Parsons | 27 | Melling Tool | Chevrolet | 600 mi | 119. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Benjamin Stewart Parsons ( July 12 1941 – January 16 2007) was an American NASCAR driver and later an announcer/analyst Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM 265 mph (191. 938 km/h) | 0. 5 cl |
| 1980 | October 5 | Dale Earnhardt | 2 | Mike Curb | Chevrolet | 501 mi | 135. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr ( April 29, 1951 &ndash February 18, 2001) was an American race car driver best known for his career driving Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM 243 mph (217. 653 km/h) | 1. 83 sec |
| 1981 | May 24 | Bobby Allison | 28 | Hardees | Buick | 600 mi | 129. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Robert Arthur Allison (born December 3, 1937 in Hialeah Florida) is a former NASCAR Winston Cup driver and was named one of NASCAR's Hardee's is an American Fast-food restaurant chain located mostly in the Midwest United States and Southeast regions Buick (ˈbjuːɪk is a Marque of automobile sold in the United States, Canada, China, Taiwan, Qatar, and 326 mph (208. 130 km/h) | 8. 2 sec |
| 1981 | October 11 | Darrell Waltrip | 11 | Mountain Dew | Buick | 501 mi | 117. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Darrell Lee Waltrip (born February 5, 1947 in Owensboro Kentucky) is a three-time former NASCAR Winston Cup champion the 1989 Daytona Mountain Dew is a popular drink distributed and manufactured by PepsiCo. Buick (ˈbjuːɪk is a Marque of automobile sold in the United States, Canada, China, Taiwan, Qatar, and 483 mph (189. 071 km/h) | 31. 8 sec |
| 1982 | May 30 | Neil Bonnett | 21 | Warner Hodgdon | Ford | 600 mi | 130. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Lawrence Neil Bonnett ( July 30, 1946 - February 11, 1994) was a NASCAR driver who compiled 18 victories and 20 poles over Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following 058 mph (209. 308 km/h) | 2 cl |
| 1982 | October 10 | Harry Gant | 33 | 7-Eleven/Skoal Bandit | Buick | 501 mi | 137. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Harry Phil Gant (born January 10, 1940 in Taylorsville North Carolina) is a retired American racecar driver best known for driving the number 33 Skoal 7-Eleven is a worldwide chain of Convenience stores It is since March 2007 the largest chain store in any category beating McDonald's by 1000 stores The US Smokeless Tobacco Company (formerly The United States Tobacco Company manufactures Dipping tobacco and is a Subsidiary Buick (ˈbjuːɪk is a Marque of automobile sold in the United States, Canada, China, Taiwan, Qatar, and 208 mph (220. 815 km/h) | 2. 93 sec |
| 1983 | May 29 | Neil Bonnett | 75 | Hodgdon | Chevrolet | 600 mi | 140. The 1983 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 20 and ended on Sunday November 20. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Lawrence Neil Bonnett ( July 30, 1946 - February 11, 1994) was a NASCAR driver who compiled 18 victories and 20 poles over Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM 707 mph (226. 446 km/h) | 0. 8 sec |
| 1983 | October 9 | Richard Petty | 43 | STP | Pontiac | 501 mi | 139. The 1983 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 20 and ended on Sunday November 20. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937) is a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the Winston Cup Series STP is a brand name and trade name for the automotive additives and performance division of the Clorox Corporation Pontiac is a Brand of Automobiles produced by General Motors that has been sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico 998 mph (225. 305 km/h) | 3. 1 sec |
| 1984 | May 27 | Bobby Allison | 22 | Miller High Life | Buick | 600 mi | 129. The 1984 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 19 and ended on Sunday November 18. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Robert Arthur Allison (born December 3, 1937 in Hialeah Florida) is a former NASCAR Winston Cup driver and was named one of NASCAR's Miller Brewing Company is the second largest American style Beermaker and is based in Milwaukee Wisconsin, United States. Buick (ˈbjuːɪk is a Marque of automobile sold in the United States, Canada, China, Taiwan, Qatar, and 233 mph (207. 980 km/h) | 17 sec |
| 1984 | October 7 | Bill Elliott | 9 | Coors | Ford Thunderbird | 501 mi | 148. The 1984 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 19 and ended on Sunday November 18. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) William Clyde Elliott (born October 8, 1955 in Dawsonville Georgia) is a part-time driver and former champion of the NASCAR Sprint Cup The Coors Brewing Company is a regional division of the world's fifth-largest brewing company, the Molson Coors Brewing Company. The Thunderbird is an automobile manufactured by Ford in the United States from 1955 through 2005 &mdash through thirteen generations and various 861 mph (239. 569 km/h) | 14. 5 sec |
| 1985 | May 26 | Darrell Waltrip | 11 | Budweiser | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 600 mi | 141. The 1985 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 10 and ended on Sunday November 17. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Darrell Lee Waltrip (born February 5, 1947 in Owensboro Kentucky) is a three-time former NASCAR Winston Cup champion the 1989 Daytona Budweiser is an American-style lager and is one of the most popular beers in the United States. The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American-made automobile Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird 807 mph (228. 216 km/h) | 14. 64 sec |
| 1985 | October 6 | Cale Yarborough | 28 | Hardees | Ford Thunderbird | 501 mi | 136. The 1985 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 10 and ended on Sunday November 17. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus William Caleb (Cale Yarborough (born March 27, 1940 in Timmonsville South Carolina, near the famous Darlington Raceway) is a businessman and Hardee's is an American Fast-food restaurant chain located mostly in the Midwest United States and Southeast regions The Thunderbird is an automobile manufactured by Ford in the United States from 1955 through 2005 &mdash through thirteen generations and various 761 mph (220. 095 km/h) | 1 sec |
| 1986 | May 25 | Dale Earnhardt | 3 | Wrangler Jeans | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 600 mi | 140. The 1986 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Season began February 16 and ended November 16. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr ( April 29, 1951 &ndash February 18, 2001) was an American race car driver best known for his career driving Wrangler is a manufacturer of Jeans. The brand is owned by the VF Corporation, who also own Lee, JanSport and The North Face The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American-made automobile Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird 406 mph (225. 962 km/h) | 1. 59 sec |
| 1986 | October 5 | Dale Earnhardt | 3 | Wrangler Jeans | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 501 mi | 132. The 1986 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Season began February 16 and ended November 16. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr ( April 29, 1951 &ndash February 18, 2001) was an American race car driver best known for his career driving Wrangler is a manufacturer of Jeans. The brand is owned by the VF Corporation, who also own Lee, JanSport and The North Face The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American-made automobile Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird 403 mph (213. 082 km/h) | 1. 9 sec |
| 1987 | May 24 | Kyle Petty | 21 | Citgo | Ford Thunderbird | 600 mi | 131. The 1987 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Season began February 8 and ended November 22. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Kyle Richard Petty (born June 2, 1960 in Randleman North Carolina) is an American NASCAR driver the son and grandson of racers Richard Citgo Petroleum Corporation (or Citgo) is a United States -incorporated Venezuela -owned refiner and marketer of Gasoline, lubricants Petrochemicals The Thunderbird is an automobile manufactured by Ford in the United States from 1955 through 2005 &mdash through thirteen generations and various 483 mph (211. 601 km/h) | 1 lap |
| 1987 | October 11 | Bill Elliott | 9 | Coors | Ford Thunderbird | 501 mi | 128. The 1987 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Season began February 8 and ended November 22. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed William Clyde Elliott (born October 8, 1955 in Dawsonville Georgia) is a part-time driver and former champion of the NASCAR Sprint Cup The Coors Brewing Company is a regional division of the world's fifth-largest brewing company, the Molson Coors Brewing Company. The Thunderbird is an automobile manufactured by Ford in the United States from 1955 through 2005 &mdash through thirteen generations and various 443 mph (206. 709 km/h) | 2. 22 sec |
| 1988 | May 29 | Darrell Waltrip | 17 | Tide | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 600 mi | 124. The 1988 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began February 7 and ended November 20. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Darrell Lee Waltrip (born February 5, 1947 in Owensboro Kentucky) is a three-time former NASCAR Winston Cup champion the 1989 Daytona Tide is the name of a popular Laundry detergent on the market in Canada, the United States and other countries The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American-made automobile Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird 46 mph (200. 299 km/h) | 0. 24 sec |
| 1988 | October 9 | Rusty Wallace | 27 | Kodiak | Pontiac Grand Prix | 501 mi | 130. The 1988 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began February 7 and ended November 20. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Russell William "Rusty" Wallace (born August 14, 1956) is a former NASCAR champion NASCAR Nationwide Series car owner and television The Pontiac Grand Prix was an automobile that was produced by the Pontiac division of General Motors. 677 mph (210. 304 km/h) | 1 cl |
| 1989 | May 28 | Darrell Waltrip | 17 | Tide | Chevrolet Lumina | 600 mi | 144. The 1989 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began February 12 and ended November 19. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Darrell Lee Waltrip (born February 5, 1947 in Owensboro Kentucky) is a three-time former NASCAR Winston Cup champion the 1989 Daytona Tide is the name of a popular Laundry detergent on the market in Canada, the United States and other countries This is the article about the Lumina sedan and Coupe. For the Lumina minivan see Chevrolet Lumina APV. 077 mph (231. 869 km/h) | 0. 99 sec |
| 1989 | October 8 | Ken Schrader | 25 | Folgers | Chevrolet Lumina | 501 mi | 149. The 1989 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began February 12 and ended November 19. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Kenneth Schrader (born May 29, 1955 in Fenton Missouri) is a second-generation race car driver Folgers Coffee is a major brand of Coffee in the US, part of the food and beverage division of Procter & Gamble. This is the article about the Lumina sedan and Coupe. For the Lumina minivan see Chevrolet Lumina APV. 863 mph (241. 181 km/h) | 3. 75 sec |
| 1990 | May 27 | Rusty Wallace | 27 | Miller Genuine Draft | Pontiac Grand Prix | 600 mi | 137. The 1990 NASCAR Winston Cup began on Sunday February 11 and ended on Sunday November 18. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Russell William "Rusty" Wallace (born August 14, 1956) is a former NASCAR champion NASCAR Nationwide Series car owner and television Miller Brewing Company is the second largest American style Beermaker and is based in Milwaukee Wisconsin, United States. The Pontiac Grand Prix was an automobile that was produced by the Pontiac division of General Motors. 65 mph (221. 526 km/h) | 0. 17 sec |
| 1990 | October 7 | Davey Allison | 28 | Havoline | Ford Thunderbird | 501 mi | 137. The 1990 NASCAR Winston Cup began on Sunday February 11 and ended on Sunday November 18. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) David Carl "Davey" Allison ( February 25, 1961 - July 13, 1993) was a NASCAR Race car Driver, best Havoline is a motor oil brand of Texaco, a former major oil company based in the United States that is now merged with the Chevron Corporation. The Thunderbird is an automobile manufactured by Ford in the United States from 1955 through 2005 &mdash through thirteen generations and various 428 mph (221. 169 km/h) | 2. 59 sec |
| 1991 | May 26 | Davey Allison | 28 | Havoline | Ford Thunderbird | 600 mi | 138. The 1991 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began February 10 and ended November 17. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place David Carl "Davey" Allison ( February 25, 1961 - July 13, 1993) was a NASCAR Race car Driver, best Havoline is a motor oil brand of Texaco, a former major oil company based in the United States that is now merged with the Chevron Corporation. The Thunderbird is an automobile manufactured by Ford in the United States from 1955 through 2005 &mdash through thirteen generations and various 951 mph (223. 620 km/h) | 1. 28 sec |
| 1991 | October 6 | Geoffrey Bodine | 11 | Budweiser | Ford Thunderbird | 501 mi | 138. The 1991 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began February 10 and ended November 17. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Geoffrey Bodine (born April 18, 1949 in Chemung New York) is the oldest of the three Bodine brothers ( Brett Bodine and Todd Bodine Budweiser is an American-style lager and is one of the most popular beers in the United States. The Thunderbird is an automobile manufactured by Ford in the United States from 1955 through 2005 &mdash through thirteen generations and various 984 mph (223. 673 km/h) | 1 cl |
| 1992 | May 24 | Dale Earnhardt | 3 | Goodwrench | Chevrolet Lumina | 600 mi | 132. The 1992 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Season began on February 9 and ended on November 15. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr ( April 29, 1951 &ndash February 18, 2001) was an American race car driver best known for his career driving GM Goodwrench is an auto repair service for General Motors. Goodwrench took to the national airwaves in 1977 as a way to market General Motors franchised dealers' service This is the article about the Lumina sedan and Coupe. For the Lumina minivan see Chevrolet Lumina APV. 98 mph (214. 011 km/h) | 0. 41 sec |
| 1992 | October 11 | Mark Martin | 6 | Valvoline | Ford Thunderbird | 501 mi | 153. The 1992 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Season began on February 9 and ended on November 15. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Mark Martin may refer to Mark Martin (racecar driver (b 1959 American racecar driver Mark Martin (cartoonist, American cartoonist Ashland Inc (or simply Ashland) is a Fortune 500 company which operates in more than 100 countries throughout the world The Thunderbird is an automobile manufactured by Ford in the United States from 1955 through 2005 &mdash through thirteen generations and various 537 mph (247. 094 km/h) | 1. 88 sec |
| 1993 | May 30 | Dale Earnhardt | 3 | Goodwrench | Chevrolet Lumina | 600 mi | 145. The 1993 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Season began on February 7 and ended on November 14. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr ( April 29, 1951 &ndash February 18, 2001) was an American race car driver best known for his career driving GM Goodwrench is an auto repair service for General Motors. Goodwrench took to the national airwaves in 1977 as a way to market General Motors franchised dealers' service This is the article about the Lumina sedan and Coupe. For the Lumina minivan see Chevrolet Lumina APV. 504 mph (234. 166 km/h) | 3. 73 sec |
| 1993 | October 10 | Ernie Irvan | 28 | Havoline | Ford Thunderbird | 501 mi | 154. The 1993 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Season began on February 7 and ended on November 14. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Virgil Earnest Irvan, more commonly known as Ernie Irvan, (born January 13, 1959 in Salinas California) is a former race driver in NASCAR Havoline is a motor oil brand of Texaco, a former major oil company based in the United States that is now merged with the Chevron Corporation. The Thunderbird is an automobile manufactured by Ford in the United States from 1955 through 2005 &mdash through thirteen generations and various 537 mph (248. 703 km/h) | 1. 83 sec |
| 1994 | May 29 | Jeff Gordon | 24 | DuPont | Chevrolet Lumina | 600 mi | 139. The 1994 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 20 and ended on Sunday November 13. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Jeffery Michael Gordon E I du Pont de Nemours and Company (,) is an American chemical company that was founded in July 1802 as a Gunpowder mill by Eleuthère Irénée This is the article about the Lumina sedan and Coupe. For the Lumina minivan see Chevrolet Lumina APV. 445 mph (224. 415 km/h) | 3. 91 sec |
| 1994 | October 9 | Dale Jarrett | 18 | Interstate Batteries | Chevrolet Lumina | 501 mi | 145. The 1994 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 20 and ended on Sunday November 13. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Dale Arnold Jarrett (born November 26, 1956 in Newton North Carolina) is a former American race car driver Interstate Battery System of America Inc. aka Interstate Batteries, is a privately-owned company that markets automotive batteries manufactured by Johnson This is the article about the Lumina sedan and Coupe. For the Lumina minivan see Chevrolet Lumina APV. 922 mph (234. 839 km/h) | UC |
| 1995 | May 28 | Bobby Labonte | 18 | Interstate Batteries | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 600 mi | 151. The 1995 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on February 12 and concluded November 12. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Robert Alan Labonte (born May 8, 1964 in Corpus Christi Texas) is an American Race car driver and drives the #43 Cheerios Interstate Battery System of America Inc. aka Interstate Batteries, is a privately-owned company that markets automotive batteries manufactured by Johnson The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American-made automobile Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird 952 mph (244. 543 km/h) | 6. 28 sec |
| 1995 | October 8 | Mark Martin | 6 | Valvoline | Ford Thunderbird | 501 mi | 145. The 1995 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on February 12 and concluded November 12. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Mark Martin may refer to Mark Martin (racecar driver (b 1959 American racecar driver Mark Martin (cartoonist, American cartoonist Ashland Inc (or simply Ashland) is a Fortune 500 company which operates in more than 100 countries throughout the world The Thunderbird is an automobile manufactured by Ford in the United States from 1955 through 2005 &mdash through thirteen generations and various 358 mph (233. 931 km/h) | 0. 97 sec |
| 1996 | May 26 | Dale Jarrett | 88 | Quality Care/Ford Credit | Ford Thunderbird | 600 mi | 147. The 1996 NASCAR Winston Cup Series started on February 18 1996 and ended on November 10 1996 with Terry Labonte pulling off a massive Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Dale Arnold Jarrett (born November 26, 1956 in Newton North Carolina) is a former American race car driver Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following Ford Motor Credit Company is the Financial services arm of Ford Motor Company, and is headquartered in Dearborn Michigan. The Thunderbird is an automobile manufactured by Ford in the United States from 1955 through 2005 &mdash through thirteen generations and various 581 mph (237. 509 km/h) | 11. 982 sec |
| 1996 | October 6 | Terry Labonte | 5 | Kellogg's Corn Flakes | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 501 mi | 143. The 1996 NASCAR Winston Cup Series started on February 18 1996 and ended on November 10 1996 with Terry Labonte pulling off a massive Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Terrance Lee Labonte (born November 16, 1956, in Corpus Christi Texas) is a NASCAR driver who now races part-time in the Sprint Cup Series Kellogg Company (often referred to as simply Kellogg or Kellogg's, or even more formally Kellogg's of Battle Creek) is an American multinational The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American-made automobile Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird 143 mph (230. 366 km/h) | 3. 84 sec |
| 1997 | May 25 | Jeff Gordon | 24 | DuPont | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 499. The 1997 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 9 and ended on Sunday November 16. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Jeffery Michael Gordon E I du Pont de Nemours and Company (,) is an American chemical company that was founded in July 1802 as a Gunpowder mill by Eleuthère Irénée The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American-made automobile Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird 5* mi | 136. 745 mph (220. 070 km/h) | 0. 468 sec |
| 1997 | October 5 | Dale Jarrett | 88 | Quality Care/Ford Credit | Ford Thunderbird | 501 mi | 144. The 1997 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 9 and ended on Sunday November 16. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Dale Arnold Jarrett (born November 26, 1956 in Newton North Carolina) is a former American race car driver Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following Ford Motor Credit Company is the Financial services arm of Ford Motor Company, and is headquartered in Dearborn Michigan. The Thunderbird is an automobile manufactured by Ford in the United States from 1955 through 2005 &mdash through thirteen generations and various 323 mph (232. 265 km/h) | 4. 142 sec |
| 1998 | May 24 | Jeff Gordon | 24 | DuPont | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 600 mi | 136. 1998 in NASCAR can refer to any of the following NASCAR national series 1998 NASCAR Winston Cup Series - The top racing series in NASCAR Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Jeffery Michael Gordon E I du Pont de Nemours and Company (,) is an American chemical company that was founded in July 1802 as a Gunpowder mill by Eleuthère Irénée The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American-made automobile Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird 424 mph (219. 553 km/h) | 0. 41 sec |
| 1998 | October 4 | Mark Martin | 6 | Valvoline/Cummins | Ford Taurus | 501 mi | 123. 1998 in NASCAR can refer to any of the following NASCAR national series 1998 NASCAR Winston Cup Series - The top racing series in NASCAR Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Mark Martin may refer to Mark Martin (racecar driver (b 1959 American racecar driver Mark Martin (cartoonist, American cartoonist Ashland Inc (or simply Ashland) is a Fortune 500 company which operates in more than 100 countries throughout the world Cummins Inc ( is a corporation of complementary business units that design manufacture distribute and service diesel and Natural gas Engines and related The Ford Taurus is an Automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States. 188 mph (198. 252 km/h) | 1. 11 sec |
| 1999 | May 30 | Jeff Burton | 99 | Exide Batteries | Ford Taurus | 600 mi | 151. The 1999 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 7 and ended on Sunday November 21. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Jeffrey Brian Burton (born June 29, 1967 in South Boston Virginia) also sometimes referred to as "JB" is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Exide Technologies is the world's second-largest producer of automotive lead acid batteries for automotive and industrial applications The Ford Taurus is an Automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States. 367 mph (243. 602 km/h) | 0. 574 sec |
| 1999 | October 11 | Jeff Gordon | 24 | DuPont | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 501 mi | 160. The 1999 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 7 and ended on Sunday November 21. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Jeffery Michael Gordon E I du Pont de Nemours and Company (,) is an American chemical company that was founded in July 1802 as a Gunpowder mill by Eleuthère Irénée The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American-made automobile Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird 309 mph (257. 992 km/h) | 0. 851 sec |
| 2000 | May 28 | Matt Kenseth | 17 | DeWalt Tools | Ford Taurus | 600 mi | 142. The 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 13 and ended on Sunday November 20. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Matthew Roy Kenseth (born March 10 1972 in Cambridge Wisconsin) is a stock car driver Black & Decker Corporation ( is a Corporation based in Towson Maryland, that makes and markets Power tools and accessories hardware The Ford Taurus is an Automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States. 64 mph (229. 557 km/h) | 0. 573 sec |
| 2000 | October 8 | Bobby Labonte | 18 | Interstate Batteries | Pontiac Grand Prix | 501 mi | 133. The 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 13 and ended on Sunday November 20. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Robert Alan Labonte (born May 8, 1964 in Corpus Christi Texas) is an American Race car driver and drives the #43 Cheerios Interstate Battery System of America Inc. aka Interstate Batteries, is a privately-owned company that markets automotive batteries manufactured by Johnson The Pontiac Grand Prix was an automobile that was produced by the Pontiac division of General Motors. 63 mph (215. 057 km/h) | 1. 166 sec |
| 2001 | May 27 | Jeff Burton | 99 | Citgo | Ford Taurus | 600 mi | 138. The 2001 NASCAR Winston Cup season began on February 11 and ended on November 23. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Jeffrey Brian Burton (born June 29, 1967 in South Boston Virginia) also sometimes referred to as "JB" is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Citgo Petroleum Corporation (or Citgo) is a United States -incorporated Venezuela -owned refiner and marketer of Gasoline, lubricants Petrochemicals The Ford Taurus is an Automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States. 107 mph (222. 262 km/h) | 3. 190 sec |
| 2001 | October 7 | Sterling Marlin | 40 | Coors Light | Dodge Intrepid | 501 mi | 139. The 2001 NASCAR Winston Cup season began on February 11 and ended on November 23. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Sterling Marlin (born June 30, 1957 in Columbia Tennessee) is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver who drives the #09 Finch Racing car The Coors Brewing Company is a regional division of the world's fifth-largest brewing company, the Molson Coors Brewing Company. The Dodge Intrepid was a large four-door Full-size, Front-wheel drive sedan. 006 mph (223. 708 km/h) | 6. 002 sec |
| 2002 | May 26 | Mark Martin | 6 | Viagra | Ford Taurus | 600 mi | 137. The 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup began on Saturday February 10, and ended on Sunday November 17. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Mark Martin may refer to Mark Martin (racecar driver (b 1959 American racecar driver Mark Martin (cartoonist, American cartoonist Sildenafil citrate, sold as Viagra, Revatio and under various other trade names is a drug used to treat Erectile dysfunction (male impotence The Ford Taurus is an Automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States. 729 mph (221. 653 km/h) | 0. 468 sec |
| 2002 | October 13 | Jamie McMurray | 40 | Coors Light | Dodge Intrepid | 501 mi | 141. The 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup began on Saturday February 10, and ended on Sunday November 17. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees James Christopher McMurray (born June 3, 1976 in Joplin Missouri) is a NASCAR race car driver The Coors Brewing Company is a regional division of the world's fifth-largest brewing company, the Molson Coors Brewing Company. The Dodge Intrepid was a large four-door Full-size, Front-wheel drive sedan. 481 mph (227. 692 km/h) | 0. 350 sec |
| 2003 | May 25 | Jimmie Johnson | 48 | Lowe's | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 414* mi | 126. The 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup began on Saturday February 8 and ended on Sunday November 16. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Lowe's Companies Inc ( is a US -based chain of Retail Home improvement and appliance stores The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American-made automobile Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird 198 mph (203. 096 km/h) | UC |
| 2003 | October 11 | Tony Stewart | 20 | Home Depot | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 501 mi | 142. The 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup began on Saturday February 8 and ended on Sunday November 16. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Anthony Wayne Stewart (born May 20, 1971 in Columbus Indiana) is an American race car driver/car owner/entrepreneur in NASCAR 's The Home Depot ( is an American Retailer of Home improvement and construction products and services The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American-made automobile Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird 871 mph (229. 929 km/h) | 0. 608 sec |
| 2004 | May 30 | Jimmie Johnson | 48 | Lowe's | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 600 mi | 142. The 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup season began on Saturday February 7 and ended on Sunday November 21. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Lowe's Companies Inc ( is a US -based chain of Retail Home improvement and appliance stores The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American-made automobile Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird 763 mph (229. 755 km/h) | UC |
| 2004 | October 16 | Jimmie Johnson | 48 | Lowe's | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 501 mi | 130. The 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup season began on Saturday February 7 and ended on Sunday November 21. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Lowe's Companies Inc ( is a US -based chain of Retail Home improvement and appliance stores The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American-made automobile Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird 214 mph (209. 559 km/h) | 1. 727 sec |
| 2006 | May 28 | Kasey Kahne | 9 | Dodge Dealers | Dodge Charger | 600 mi | 128. The 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup season started at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday February 12 with the Bud Shootout and ended on Sunday November Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Kasey Kenneth Kahne (born April 10, 1980 in Enumclaw Washington) is a race car driver in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. Dodge is a United States -based brand of Automobiles Sport utility vehicles and Trucks manufactured and marketed by Chrysler LLC The Dodge Charger is an American Automobile manufactured by Chrysler, under the Dodge brand name 84 mph (207. 348 km/h) | 2. 114 sec |
| 2006 | October 14 | Kasey Kahne | 9 | Dodge Dealers | Dodge Charger | 501 mi | 132. The 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup season started at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday February 12 with the Bud Shootout and ended on Sunday November Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Kasey Kenneth Kahne (born April 10, 1980 in Enumclaw Washington) is a race car driver in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. Dodge is a United States -based brand of Automobiles Sport utility vehicles and Trucks manufactured and marketed by Chrysler LLC The Dodge Charger is an American Automobile manufactured by Chrysler, under the Dodge brand name 142 mph (212. 662 km/h) | 1. 624 sec |
| 2007 | May 27 | Casey Mears | 25 | National Guard/GMAC | Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS | 600 mi | 130. 2007 in NASCAR can refer to any of the following NASCAR national series 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series - The top racing series in NASCAR Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Casey James Mears (born March 12 1978 in Bakersfield California) is the driver of the #5 Kellogg's / CARQUEST Chevrolet Impala SS in the For the National Guard of a State and other countries' National Guard see National Guard. GMAC (or GMAC Financial Services) formerly known as General Motors Acceptance Corporation was previously the wholly owned Financial services arm of General The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American-made automobile Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird 222 mph (209. 572 km/h) | 9. 561 sec |
| 2007 | October 13 | Jeff Gordon | 24 | DuPont | Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS | 505. 2007 in NASCAR can refer to any of the following NASCAR national series 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series - The top racing series in NASCAR Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Jeffery Michael Gordon E I du Pont de Nemours and Company (,) is an American chemical company that was founded in July 1802 as a Gunpowder mill by Eleuthère Irénée The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American-made automobile Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird 5* mi | 125. 868 mph (202. 565 km/h) | 0. 597 sec |
| 2008 | May 17 | Kasey Kahne | 9 | Budweiser | Dodge Charger R/T | 600 mi | 132. 2008 in NASCAR can refer to any of the following NASCAR national series 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series - The top racing series in NASCAR Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Kasey Kenneth Kahne (born April 10, 1980 in Enumclaw Washington) is a race car driver in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. 743 mph (213. 629 km/h) | 1. 2 sec |
| Season | Date | Race Name | Winning Driver | Chassis | Engine | |||
| 1997 | July 26 | VisionAire 500k |  Buddy Lazier |
Dallara | Oldsmobile | |||
| 1998 | July 25 | VisionAire 500k |  Kenny Bräck |
Dallara | Oldsmobile | |||
| 1999 | May 1 | VisionAire 500k | Race abandoned after 79 laps (spectators killed) | |||||
Additional uses
The facility is considered one of the busiest sports venues in the country, with typically over 380 events a year. The 1996-1997 Indy Racing League season was a result of the league abandoning the concept of ending each season with the Indianapolis 500 Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Robert Buddy Lazier (born October 31, 1967 in Vail Colorado) is an American open-wheel Racecar driver Dallara Automobili is an Italian Chassis manufacturer for various Motor racing series being most notable for its near- Monopoly in Formula 3 Oldsmobile was a brand of Automobile produced for most of its existence by General Motors. The 1998 Pep Boys Indy Racing League season was one of relative stability compared to the previous two seasons Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Kenneth "Kenny" Brack (born March 21, 1966 in Arvika, Värmland) is a Race car driver from Sweden. Dallara Automobili is an Italian Chassis manufacturer for various Motor racing series being most notable for its near- Monopoly in Formula 3 Oldsmobile was a brand of Automobile produced for most of its existence by General Motors. The 1999 Pep Boys Indy Racing League season was highly competitive and parity was the order of the year Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Along with many races, the speedway also hosts the Food Lion Auto Fair twice a year, one of the nation's largest car shows. An auto show, or motorshow, is a public exhibition of current Automobile models debuts Concept cars or out-of-production classics Movies and commercials have been filmed there, notably Days of Thunder, and it is a popular tourist stop and testing grounds. Days of Thunder is an Auto racing Drama film released in 1990 by producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer and director Tony Tourism is Travel for Recreational or Leisure purposes The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel
On May 26, 2006, the Pixar movie Cars premiered at the speedway, on several monster screens. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Pixar Animation Studios is a CGI animation production company based in Emeryville California. Cars is a 2006 animated Feature film produced by Pixar and directed by both John Lasseter and Joe Ranft.
The feature of the April 2005 Spring Food Lion Auto Fair at the speedway was a popular sculpture exhibition, Jim Gary's Twentieth Century Dinosaurs. April holidays and events National Poetry Month - in United States National Sexual Assault Awareness Month - in United Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Jim Gary ( March 17, 1939 – January 14, 2006) was an American sculptor popularly known for his large colorful creations It is a menagerie of Garysauruses, all life-sized, and constructed of automobile parts. A special tent housed the heavily attended exhibition and a huge Gary sculpture, over forty feet long, was displayed at the entrance to the raceway during the entire fair. H. A. "Hummpy" Wheeler and the speedway then sponsored the funding for the traveling sculpture exhibition to be featured by Belk College of Business on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where a self-guided tour of the campus-wide display was extended to the end of July. The Belk College of Business is the business school at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (also known as UNC Charlotte or Charlotte) is a public coeducational research intensive university located in [2]
During a typical race week, Concord can balloon by over 200,000 people, temporarily making it the third largest city in North Carolina as fans and tourists visit the events at the speedway. Concord (kän-kord is a city in the US state of North Carolina. North Carolina ( is a state located on the Atlantic Seaboard in the southeastern United States
The speedway became home to the first season of Fast Cars and Superstars: The Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race in 2007. Fast Cars and Superstars The Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race was an ABC Reality television series featuring twelve celebrities in a Stock car
A Panoramic view of Lowes Motor Speedway, taken from the 2nd Turn Tower before the 2007 Nextel All Star Race.
Closure threat controversy
In October 2007 a controversy erupted following a Concord city council decision to rezone Speedway land to prevent a drag strip from being built. The NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, formerly known as The Winston until 2004 then the NEXTEL All-Star Challenge from 2004 until 2007 is a race open to race winners October 2007 is the tenth month of that year It began on a Monday and 31 days later ended on a Wednesday. For the Transformers character see Drag Strip. A dragstrip is a facility for conducting Automobile and Motorcycle acceleration events such Track owner Bruton Smith had already begun grading land for the drag strip prior to the ruling. The decision came in large part because of concerns from people living in a recently built subdivision that sits around 1-mile from where the strip would be built.
Threat
Following the decision Bruton Smith threatened to close Lowe's Motor Speedway and build a track elsewhere in Metrolina. The Charlotte metropolitan area (also Metrolina, Metro Charlotte, or Charlotte USA) is a Metropolitan area / Region of North When asked if he would go through with the threat Smith replied "I'm deadly serious".
On November 21, 2007, a Speedway spokesperson announced that Smith would not close Lowe's Motor Speedway. [3]
A new Drag Strip
In late December Bruton Smith announced plans for a new drag stip that is going to be built near the speedway. The construction is taking place and is set to host its 1st NHRA event in September 2008. [4]
Current Race Records (All Series)
| Record | Year | Date | Driver | Car Make | Time | Average Speed (mph) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR Sprint Cup Series | ||||||
| Qualifying | 2005 | October 13 | Elliott Sadler |
Ford | 27. The 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series began on Saturday February 12. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Elliott William Barnes Sadler (born April 30, 1975 in Emporia Virginia) is a race car driver in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following 948 | 193. 216 |
| Race (600 miles) | 1995 | May 29 | Bobby Labonte |
Chevrolet | 3:56:55 | 151. The 1995 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on February 12 and concluded November 12. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Robert Alan Labonte (born May 8, 1964 in Corpus Christi Texas) is an American Race car driver and drives the #43 Cheerios Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM 952 |
| Race (500 miles) | 1999 | October 10 | Jeff Gordon |
Chevrolet | 3:07:31 | 160. The 1999 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 7 and ended on Sunday November 21. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Jeffery Michael Gordon Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM 306 |
| NASCAR Nationwide Series | ||||||
| Qualifying | 2005 | Jimmie Johnson |
Chevrolet | 29. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM 277 | ||
| Race (300 miles) | 1996 | May 25 | Mark Martin |
Ford | 1:55:23 | 155. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Mark Martin may refer to Mark Martin (racecar driver (b 1959 American racecar driver Mark Martin (cartoonist, American cartoonist Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following 996 |
| NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series | ||||||
| Qualifying | 2005 | Mike Skinner |
Toyota | 29. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Mike Skinner (born June 28, 1957 in Ontario California is a NASCAR driver from Susanville, California now living in Daytona (pronounced) is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Japan, and is currently the world's largest Automaker. 500 | 183. 051 | |
| Race (200 miles) | 2003 | May 16 | Ted Musgrave |
Dodge | 1:45:05 | 114. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Theodoreg Musgrave (born December 18, 1955 in Waukegan, Illinois) is a racecar driver who most recently competed in the NASCAR Dodge is a United States -based brand of Automobiles Sport utility vehicles and Trucks manufactured and marketed by Chrysler LLC 768 |
References
External links
Lowe's Motor Speedway as viewed from the adjacent road.
- Lowe's Motor Speedway Official Site
- Lowe's Motor Speedway Page on NASCAR.com
- Trackpedia guide to driving this track
- GNEXTINC.com: Lowe's Motor Speedway Page - Local area information, track specs, mapping, news and more.
- Jayski's Lowe's Motor Speedway Page - Current and Past Lowe's Motor Speedway Speedway News
- NASCAR's Best Races
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