Learn more about her by watching this video! Who will win at Martinsville Speedway? 96), Kenny Wallace (No. Ryan Blaney shows us around "Race City, USA," and schools us on why everyone in NASCAR is one big family. Austin and Ty Dillon sit down with NASCAR.com's kid report Will King to share a little bit about themselves including their favorite TV shows. The race was shortened to 162 laps due to rain.

Jeff Gordon accomplished the feat twice, the first year in 1998, and the fourth year in 2001.

Recap: Chase the road-course ace gets it done in Daytona. This was Bobby Hamilton's fourth and last win in the Cup Series. Robby Gordon became the 5th driver in 2001 to win his 1st ever Winston Cup race, a modern-era record (this record would later be matched in 2011).

Kids were all over Pocono Raceway! The No. Gordon won 93 points-paying races, the most of any driver in NASCAR's modern era, and four series championships before retiring from full-time racing in 2015. Joey Logano and Team Penske takes the checkered flag at Phoenix Raceway. 54), Carl Long (No. This race was also notable for the battle between Robby and Jeff Gordon (no relation) that led to much bumping between the two and resulting in Jeff Gordon spinning out of the lead, causing the final caution. Watch to learn how the NASCAR Playoffs work! 24's colorful paint scheme and the similarly bright jumpsuits worn by the team's pit crew. Gordon, Elliott and Byron each earned Cup Series Rookie of the Year honors while using the No.

14), Hermie Sadler (No. The Old Dominion 500 was scheduled for October 14 at Martinsville Speedway, but was held October 15 due to rain. With this win, brothers Ward and Jeff Burton became the second set of brothers, joining Terry and Bobby Labonte, to win the Southern 500. Failed to qualify: David Keith (No. First career Top 10 points finish for Kevin Harvick. Failed to qualify: Dave Marcis (No. Failed to qualify: Rich Bickle (No. The Checker Auto Parts 500 Presented by Pennzoil was held October 28 at Phoenix International Raceway. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver, Justin Haley, gets excited about the playoffs. After rain caused a multi-car crash on Lap 1 of the NASCAR All-Star Race in 2001, Jeff Gordon used a backup car to win the big prize. Jeff Gordon won the pole. The race marked the only top-five finish of Casey Atwood's career. 92), Kyle Petty (No. The Pepsi 400 Presented by Meijer was held August 19 at Michigan International Speedway. This page was last edited on 11 October 2020, at 00:42. Dillon brothers vs. Recap: The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs made its way through Kansas and had plenty of on-track action to go with it. 45), Rick Mast (No. 2001 marked the final time in his career that Ricky Rudd won multiple races in a season. 96), Dave Marcis (No. Sam Spinale takes us through the race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Watch this video to find out! Unfortunately, however, in this race, along with the next 2 races, the caution would come out either on or before the 3rd lap. 750 kids. Recap the NASCAR Cup Series race from Texas Motor Speedway that saw Austin Dillon hold on and clinch a spot in the NASCAR Playoffs. This was the second caution-free race in the history of Talladega Superspeedway, but the aerodynamics package was vastly different than the first caution-free race, which in turn made the average speed (184.003 mph) slower than the track record. The NASCAR Whiz Kid takes time to chat with NASCAR Crew Chief Chad Knaus. 45), Rick Mast (No. Bold - Pole position awarded by time. Number 24 Sprint Cup Series car of Hendrick Motorsports, "GORDON'S STORIED CAREER COULD'VE BEEN DIFFERENT", "How Jeff Gordon's Car Number Nearly Became No. 90), Andy Hillenburg (No. Denny Hamlin wins at Pocono on Sunday after finishing second to Kevin Harvick on Saturday in NASCAR’s first ever doubleheader weekend. Failed to qualify: Andy Houston (No. The streak would end after 2001, as Wallace did not return to Victory Lane until Martinsville in April 2004, 3 years and 106 races later. With this win, he would tie. Dale Jarrett did it in 1999, and Bobby Labonte did it in 2000. He won the inaugural Brickyard 400 in 1994, and the inaugural race at Auto Club Speedway of California in 1997. For The Kids: 2019 Speediatrics Fun Day Festivals recap. Jeff Gordon of Hendrick Motorsports was declared as the series champion for the fourth time in seven years. NASCAR would like to thank our military for their service. Pepsi continued its associate sponsor deal, and DuPont scaled back to 14 races as primary sponsor. The four-race NASCAR Xfinity Series Dash 4 Cash is back for the 2019 season. The Brickyard 400 was held August 5 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 50), Carl Long (No. 96), Stacy Compton (No. Ricky Rudd won the pole. NASCAR Drive for Diversity driver, Gracie Trotter. Clint Bowyer Talks Bathroom Breaks And Recess With NBC NASCAR Kid Reporter. The EA Sports 500 was held on October 21 at Talladega Superspeedway. Recap: All the action from Phoenix in less than four minutes. 04). 92), Kenny Wallace (No. Preece, Bell, and Jones test their knowledge of JGR and Coach Gibbs trivia! The Pontiac Excitement 400 was held May 5 at Richmond International Raceway.

Todd Bodine won the pole. Failed to qualify: Stacy Compton (No. Brandon Jones battles Austin Cindric and Harrison Burton in NASCAR Overtime and surges on the final two-lap shootout to steal one at Kansas Speedway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. 49). 13), Dave Marcis (No. 5 to No. Watch the video to see more. Failed to qualify: Kevin Lepage (No. WHY IT WON'T HAPPEN", "Jeff Gordon Signs Lifetime Agreement with Hendrick Motorsports", "Hendrick swapping crew chiefs for three teams". Recap: Elliott’s comeback win punctuates wild day at Roval. The Gatorade 125s, qualifying races for the Daytona 500, were held February 15 at Daytona International Speedway. Throughout the mid-90s, Gordon and Evernham's team became known as the "Rainbow Warriors," a nickname derived from the No. The following season, Gordon again won the Daytona 500, but the No. In 2002, Gordon became car owner for rookie Jimmie Johnson's No. 27), Shawna Robinson (No. The season was marred by a two-car collision at the end of the season-opening Daytona 500, which claimed the life of seven-time Series champion Dale Earnhardt.

Gordon debuted in the 1992 Hooters 500, using his now-iconic DuPont rainbow paint scheme designed by Sam Bass,[2][4] qualifying 21st and finishing 31st after a crash. 7), Hermie Sadler (No. Virtual to reality: NASCAR unveils eNASCAR Ignite Series, Watch as Daniel Suarez's father surprises him during an interview, Find out 3 things you didn't know about Kyle. NBC Kid Reporter, Lacey Caroline is back with Clint Bowyer! 85). NASCAR celebrates Women's History Month by highlighting drivers, officials and media members who dedicate their lives and thrive in this sport. 45), Derrike Cope (No. In this video, an animated Jimmie Johnson explains the science of racing. Many came from the back to the front for finishing. 90), Mike Bliss (No. [12][13] Gordon raced his famous rainbow paint scheme for the final time in the 2015 Irwin Tools Night Race; a loose wheel resulted in a 26th-place finish. Stacy Compton won the pole. 84), Carl Long (No. Andrew Kurland chats with Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver, Ryan Preece, Andrew Kurland and Joey Logano play over/under. Bubba Wallace plays the blindfold challenge! Experience the speed, sight and sound of NASCAR! Which driver will excel at the speed and accuracy of this competition?

01), Hermie Sadler (No. 24 was driven by Chase Elliott in 2016 and 2017; Elliott earned a spot in the NASCAR playoffs both seasons but failed to win a points-paying race. Dale Jarrett won the pole. 2001 was also the final season in his career that he won the most races in a season. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet, a team that has since tied a NASCAR record with seven Cup Series championships. After just one season, Hendrick Motorsports replaced Grubb with Chad Knaus, who was crew chief for seven Cup Series championships for Hendrick's No.

It also was the first year to have a unified television contract with Fox Sports, NBC Sports, and Turner Sports broadcasting the season's races; previous seasons saw each racetrack negotiate their own TV coverage, creating a patchwork of broadcast companies covering races throughout the season. 90), Ron Hornaday Jr. (No. The win was Robby Gordon's first career victory in the Cup Series and one of only 17 times he raced in 2001 due to having been unexpectedly fired from the Morgan-McClure team after just 5 races. After 2001, he recorded 58 victories in 293 races. Andrew visits the International Speedway Corporation Archives building, Kaz Grala explains the difference between race trucks and race cars, Andrew chats with Kevin Harvick in victory lane. The NASCAR Foundation's 2019 Speediatrics Fun Day Festivals made for an incredible year. No. This race is remembered for Kevin Harvick almost spinning Ricky Rudd off turn 2 and Rudd saving his car from wrecking and coming back to win after bumping Harvick. After a pair of top-five points finishes in 2003 and 2004, Gordon won three of the first nine races in 2005, including his third Daytona 500 win. Most cars sported patriotic decals and tributes. He finished 14th in points and won Cup Series Rookie of the Year. The Harrah's 500 was held April 1 at Texas Motor Speedway. Failed to qualify: Kyle Petty (No. Bill Elliott and Stacy Compton started on pole for both races, respectively. Last career Top 10 points finish for Sterling Marlin.

71). Jeff Gordon started 27th, Johnny Benson started 26th, Rusty Wallace started 37th, Kurt Busch started 34th, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. started 36th. The 2001 NASCAR Winston Cup season was the 53rd season of professional stock car racing in the United States, the 30th modern-era Cup series. 57), Buckshot Jones (No. Jeff Burton became only the second repeat winner at Phoenix, and also the second driver to win back-to-back Phoenix races, joining. 9, allowing Elliott to drive the same car number his father Bill raced for 20 years. After 3 straight weeks of having a caution period on either lap 3 or before lap 3, NASCAR finally had lap 3 under green. This win marked the second and final time that Ward and Jeff Burton each won a race in the same season. This race was held on what would have been, The race marked the 54th career win for Rusty Wallace. [5], Gordon won his second championship in 1997, winning three of NASCAR's crown jewel races (the Daytona 500, Coca-Cola 600, and Southern 500). Be sure to watch the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Dover International Speedway to see who will take home the $100,000! Italics - Pole position set by owner's points standings. Jerry Nadeau nearly won this race, but ran out of gas with half a lap to go, giving way to Bobby Labonte. 01), Lance Hooper (No. 24 car unveiled a new blue- and red-flamed paint scheme, also designed by Bass, as lead sponsor DuPont expanded its marketing beyond automotive finishes. 31 team's very first win in NASCAR and his second oval win in his motorsports career (his first coming in an Indy Car race at Phoenix in 1995). The pairing of Byron and Knaus immediately led to improved results, as Byron won the pole for the 2019 Daytona 500. Kevin Harvick was in contention late in the event until he spun out Bobby Hamilton and NASCAR penalized him one lap for rough driving. Evernham is largely credited with reducing the expected duration of a four-tire pit stop from around 20 seconds to under 15. [15][16] Gordon finished sixth in the race and third in the final points standings. Have you experienced a NASCAR Race? 31), Jason Leffler (No. Gordon ended the season with Hendrick Motorsports' first Cup Series win at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 71). Watch the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, August 16th at 3:00pm ET! 96), Rick Mast (No. Dodge returned to the sport for the first time since 1985. Todd Bodine won the pole. The Pennzoil Freedom 400 was held on November 11 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 45), Frank Kimmel (No. Failed to qualify: Rick Mast (No.