2000 NASCAR Busch Series


The 2000 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series season began on February 19 and ended on November 11. Jeff Green of ppc Racing was crowned series champion.

Teams & Drivers

Full schedule

Partial schedule

TeamCarNo.DriverCrew chief
Whitaker RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo07Billy ParkerN/A
Whitaker RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo07Hermie SadlerN/A
Whitaker RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo7Hermie SadlerRonnie Silver
Michael Waltrip RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo7Ted ChristopherRonnie Silver
Michael Waltrip RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo7Michael WaltripRonnie Silver
Alumni MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo0Johnny RumleyMike Steurer
Alumni MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo0Shane HallMike Steurer
Alumni MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo0Lance HooperMike Steurer
Bill Davis RacingPontiac Grand Prix22Kenny WallaceTommy Baldwin Jr.
Bill Davis RacingPontiac Grand Prix22Ward BurtonTommy Baldwin Jr.
Bobby Hillin RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo8Bobby Hillin Jr.Nick Short
Petty EnterprisesChevrolet Monte Carlo8Steve GrissomN/A
Petty EnterprisesChevrolet Monte Carlo45Adam PettyChris Hussey
Petty EnterprisesChevrolet Monte Carlo45Kyle PettyChris Hussey
PPI MotorsportsFord Taurus97Scott PruettPat Smith
PPI MotorsportsFord Taurus97Anthony LazzaroPat Smith
PPI MotorsportsFord Taurus97Chad LittleStan Hover
BACE MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo74Chad LittleTerry Wooten
BACE MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo74P. J. JonesBilly Nacewicz
Emerald Performance GroupChevrolet Monte Carlo19P. J. JonesChristian Lovendahl
George Church
Emerald Performance GroupChevrolet Monte Carlo19Morgan ShepherdChristian Lovendahl
George Church
Emerald Performance GroupChevrolet Monte Carlo19Jamie SkinnerChristian Lovendahl
George Church
Emerald Performance GroupChevrolet Monte Carlo19Mike BlissChristian Lovendahl
George Church
Emerald Performance GroupChevrolet Monte Carlo19Ricky CravenChristian Lovendahl
George Church
Emerald Performance GroupChevrolet Monte Carlo19Mike SkinnerChristian Lovendahl
George Church
Andy Petree RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo15Mike SkinnerAndy Petree
Andy Petree RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo15Jack SpragueAndy Petree
Andy Petree RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo15Derrick GilchristAndy Petree
Andy Petree RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo51Derrick GilchristAndy Petree
Andy Petree RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo51Elliott SadlerAndy Petree
Phoenix RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo51Matt HutterN/A
Phoenix RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo51Randy LajoieN/A
Bown RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo51Jim BownDick Bown
Brewco MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo39Andy KirbyN/A
Brewco MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo71Kevin LepageN/A
Brewco MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo71Jamie McMurrayN/A
Day EnterprisesPontiac Grand Prix16Mark DayN/A
Day EnterprisesPontiac Grand Prix16David StarrN/A
Day EnterprisesPontiac Grand Prix16Sammy SandersN/A
Orleans RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo16Brendan GaughanN/A
Forrest Urban Sr.Chevrolet Monte Carlo54Forrest Urban Jr.N/A
Forrest Urban Sr.Chevrolet Monte Carlo54Richard Jarvis Jr.N/A
SABCO RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo42Kenny Irwin Jr.Tony Glover
SABCO RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo42Steadman MarlinTony Glover
SABCO RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo01Steadman MarlinTony Glover
SABCO RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo01Sterling MarlinTony Glover
HRT MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo72Roberto GuerreroN/A
HRT MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo72Jaime GuerreroN/A
Jay Robinson RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo49Rodney ChildersN/A
Jay Robinson RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo49Brad TeagueN/A
Jay Robinson RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo49Brian TylerN/A
Joe Gibbs RacingPontiac Grand Prix29Curtis MarkhamN/A
JG MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo14Ricky HendrickPatrick Donahue
JG MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo24Ricky HendrickPatrick Donahue
JG MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo24Jeff GordonPatrick Donahue
Lewis MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo46Ashton LewisN/A
Marsh RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo31Steve ParkTed Marsh
Xpress MotorsportsPontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Monte Carlo		61Hut StricklinDave Fuge
Xpress MotorsportsPontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Monte Carlo		61Darrell LaniganDave Fuge
Xpress MotorsportsPontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Monte Carlo		61Tim SauterDave Fuge
Henderson MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo75Kelly DentonRon Denton
PRW RacingFord Taurus77Kelly DentonJimmy Means
PRW RacingFord Taurus77Chad ChaffinJimmy Means
PRW RacingFord Taurus77Mike WallaceJimmy Means
PRW RacingFord Taurus77Scott GaylordJimmy Means
PRW RacingFord Taurus77Jeff FullerJimmy Means
PRW RacingFord Taurus77Ed BerrierJimmy Means
PRW RacingFord Taurus77Kieran DynesJimmy Means
Premiere MotorsportsFord Taurus68Jay FoglemanJimmy Fitzgerald
Grubb MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo52Brandon ButlerJoe Covington
Grubb MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo83Brandon ButlerFranklin Butler
Grubb MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo83Wayne GrubbBobby King
NEMCO MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo87Joe NemechekBrian Pattie
NEMCO MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo87Ron FellowsBrian Pattie
RC RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo23Ricky CravenN/A
RC RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo32Ricky CravenN/A
ppc RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo32Shane HallN/A
1/4 Ley RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo32Dale QuarterleyN/A
Roush RacingFord Taurus9Jeff BurtonTommy Morgan
Roush RacingFord Taurus60Mark MartinTony Lambert
Sasser MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo65Ed BerrierN/A
Smith MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo79R. D. SmithN/A
Smith Brothers MotorsportsPontiac Grand Prix67C. W. SmithN/A
Buford RacingFord Taurus67Joe BufordN/A
TDS EnterprisesChevrolet Monte Carlo78Sammy RaganN/A
Washington-Erving MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo50Tony RoperDarrell Bryant
Washington-Erving MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo50Stanton BarrettDarrell Bryant
Wings RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo58Mario GosselinN/A
Young RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo70Ron YoungLarry Rapp
Young RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo71Ron YoungLarry Rapp
Petty-Huggins MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo96Gus WassonGreg Guarry
Petty-Huggins MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo96Mark McFarlandGreg Guarry
Petty-Huggins MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo84Mark McFarlandN/A
Joe Bessey MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo6Joe BesseyN/A
Spencer Motor VenturesChevrolet Monte Carlo12Boris SaidN/A
Spencer Motor VenturesChevrolet Monte Carlo12Tracy HinesN/A
Spencer Motor VenturesChevrolet Monte Carlo12Jimmy SpencerN/A
Spencer Motor VenturesChevrolet Monte Carlo12John PrestonN/A
Spencer Motor VenturesChevrolet Monte Carlo12Ted SmokstadN/A
Spencer Motor VenturesChevrolet Monte Carlo12Stanton BarrettN/A
Baker Curb RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo13Brad BakerN/A
Labonte MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo04Terry LabonteN/A
Lockamy RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo28Tyler WalkerN/A

Races

NAPA Auto Parts 300

The NAPA Auto Parts 300 was held February 19 at Daytona International Speedway. Hut Stricklin won the pole. Two flips occurred during this race. The first flip was on lap 15 during a 7 car pileup coming out of the tri-oval. Jeff Green got turned around and flipped once. He was uninjured, though. Later, on lap 104, coming out of the tri-oval Michael Waltrip got turned around and flipped several times. He, too, was okay.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Matt Kenseth17Chevrolet
2Joe Nemechek87Chevrolet
3Terry Labonte44Chevrolet
4Jay Sauter43Chevrolet
5Kevin Harvick2Chevrolet
6Kenny Wallace25Chevrolet
7Randy LaJoie1Chevrolet
8Buckshot Jones00Pontiac
9Mike Dillon21Chevrolet
10Hank Parker Jr.53Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: Shane Hall, David Starr, Lyndon Amick, Kevin Grubb Michael Ritch, Ed Berrier, Skip Smith, Blaise Alexander, Greg Sacks, Jimmie Johnson, Gus Wasson

Alltel 200

The Alltel 200 was held February 26 at North Carolina Speedway. Mark Martin won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Mark Martin60Ford
2Jeff Green10Chevrolet
3Ron Hornaday Jr.3Chevrolet
4Jason Keller57Chevrolet
5Jeff Burton9Ford
6Kenny Wallace25Chevrolet
7Kevin Grubb37Chevrolet
8Todd Bodine66Chevrolet
9Matt Kenseth17Chevrolet
10Lyndon Amick35Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: Mike Skinner, Ward Burton, Hut Stricklin, Kevin Harvick, Shane Hall, Jason Jarrett, Mike Stefanik, Wayne Grubb, Ricky Hendrick, Ken Alexander, Johnny Benson

Sam's Town 300

The Sam's Town 300 was held March 4 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Hank Parker Jr. won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Jeff Burton9Ford
2Mark Martin60Ford
3Joe Nemechek87Chevrolet
4Todd Bodine66Chevrolet
5Matt Kenseth17Chevrolet
6Jeff Green10Chevrolet
7Jeff Purvis4Pontiac
8Ron Hornaday Jr.3Chevrolet
9Randy LaJoie1Chevrolet
10Hut Stricklin61Pontiac

Failed to qualify: Anthony Lazzaro, Jay Sauter, Rich Bickle, Boris Said, Gus Wasson, Steve Park, Tony Roper, Hermie Sadler, Shane Hall, Mike Skinner, Dave Steele

Aaron's 312

The Aaron's 312 was held March 11 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Matt Kenseth won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Mark Martin60Ford
2Matt Kenseth17Chevrolet
3Kevin Lepage71Ford
4Todd Bodine66Chevrolet
5Kevin Grubb37Chevrolet
6David Green34Chevrolet
7Blaise Alexander81Chevrolet
8Dick Trickle5Chevrolet
9Randy LaJoie1Chevrolet
10Kenny Irwin Jr.42Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: Hermie Sadler, Rich Bickle, Tony Roper, Gus Wasson, Michael Ritch, Jason Leffler, Terry Labonte/Glenn Allen Jr., Dave Steele, Gary Bradberry, Ron Young

SunCom 200

The SunCom 200 was held March 18 at Darlington Raceway. Mark Martin won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Mark Martin60Ford
2Matt Kenseth17Chevrolet
3Jeff Burton9Ford
4Jeff Green10Chevrolet
5Todd Bodine66Chevrolet
6Hank Parker Jr.53Chevrolet
7David Green34Chevrolet
8Ron Hornaday Jr.3Chevrolet
9Elton Sawyer98Ford
10Lyndon Amick35Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: Jason Jarrett, Dave Steele, Terry Labonte, Wayne Grubb, Ricky Hendrick, Shane Hall, Bobby Hillin Jr., Jeff Purvis, Morgan Shepherd, Tony Roper

Cheez-It 250

The Cheez-It 250 was held March 25 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Jeff Green won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Sterling Marlin82Chevrolet
2Jeff Green10Chevrolet
3Todd Bodine66Chevrolet
4Kenny Wallace25Chevrolet
5Randy LaJoie1Chevrolet
6David Green34Chevrolet
7Ricky Craven32Chevrolet
8Hank Parker Jr.53Chevrolet
9Jason Keller57Chevrolet
10Dick Trickle5Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: Hermie Sadler, Bobby Hillin Jr., Tony Roper, Mike Borkowski, Brad Teague, Michael Ritch, Shane Hall, Tracy Hines, Jason Jarrett, Mark Day
•Marlin would capture his 2nd and final win, as well as his first since the 1990 All Pro 300. Furthermore, this race was the first of 8 Busch Series wins for Chip Ganassi Racing.

Albertsons 300

The Albertsons 300 was held April 1 at Texas Motor Speedway. Jason Leffler won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Mark Martin60Ford
2Matt Kenseth17Chevrolet
3David Green34Chevrolet
4Todd Bodine66Chevrolet
5Jeff Green10Chevrolet
6Jeff Burton9Ford
7Casey Atwood27Chevrolet
8Randy LaJoie1Chevrolet
9Kevin Harvick2Chevrolet
10Jeff Purvis4Pontiac

Failed to qualify: Chad Little, Terry Labonte, Bobby Hillin Jr., Anthony Lazzaro, Michael Waltrip, Tony Roper, Jeff Fuller, Michael Ritch, Jason Jarrett, Rich Bickle, Dave Blaney
The race was known for a controversial move by MTV Networks to not broadcast the race after a rain delay.

BellSouth Mobility 320

The final BellSouth Mobility 320 was held April 8 at Nashville Speedway USA. Casey Atwood won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Randy LaJoie1Chevrolet
2Mike McLaughlin48Chevrolet
3Ron Hornaday Jr.3Chevrolet
4Kevin Harvick2Chevrolet
5Ricky Hendrick24Chevrolet
6Jay Sauter43Chevrolet
7Jeff Purvis4Pontiac
8David Green34Chevrolet
9Todd Bodine66Chevrolet
10Jimmie Johnson92Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: Andy Kirby, Joe Buford, Brad Baker, David Keith, Ron Young, Kelly Denton, Ashton Lewis, Tyler Walker, P. J. Jones, Sammy Ragan, Philip Morris

Touchstone Energy 300

The Touchstone Energy 300 was held April 14 at Talladega Superspeedway. Todd Bodine won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Joe Nemechek87Chevrolet
2Buckshot Jones00Pontiac
3Jeff Purvis4Pontiac
4Bobby Hamilton Jr.26Chevrolet
5Jeff Green10Chevrolet
6Hut Stricklin61Pontiac
7Mark Green63Chevrolet
8Terry Labonte44Chevrolet
9Kenny Irwin Jr.42Chevrolet
10Mike Borkowski20Pontiac

Failed to qualify: Johnny Rumley, Bobby Hillin Jr., Chad Little, Kelly Denton, Anthony Lazzaro

Auto Club 300

The Auto Club 300 was held April 29 at California Speedway. Jeff Green won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Matt Kenseth17Chevrolet
2Jeff Burton9Ford
3Jeff Green10Chevrolet
4Michael Waltrip7Chevrolet
5Todd Bodine66Chevrolet
6Mike Skinner15Chevrolet
7Jason Keller57Chevrolet
8Hank Parker Jr.53Chevrolet
9Elton Sawyer98Ford
10Jay Sauter43Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: none

Hardee's 250

The Hardee's 250 was held May 5 at Richmond International Raceway. Jeff Green won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Jeff Green10Chevrolet
2Matt Kenseth17Chevrolet
3Kevin Harvick2Chevrolet
4Mark Martin60Ford
5Jason Keller57Chevrolet
6Steve Park31Chevrolet
7Todd Bodine66Chevrolet
8Casey Atwood27Chevrolet
9Lyndon Amick35Chevrolet
10Phil Parsons59Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: Mike Stefanik, Curtis Markham, Lance Hooper, Kenny Wallace, P. J. Jones, Kenny Irwin Jr., Jason Jarrett, Tony Roper, Chad Little, Ken Alexander
The Busch 200 was held May 13 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Tim Fedewa won the pole. The weekend was marked by tragedy, when during a practice run on May 12, 19-year-old Adam Petty lost control of his race car and crashed into the Turn 3 wall. He did not survive the accident.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Tim Fedewa36Chevrolet
2Jeff Green10Chevrolet
3Jason Keller57Chevrolet
4Todd Bodine66Chevrolet
5Hank Parker Jr.53Chevrolet
6Andy Santerre25Chevrolet
7Casey Atwood27Chevrolet
8David Green34Chevrolet
9Elton Sawyer98Ford
10Steve Park31Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: Ricky Hendrick, Tony Roper, Wayne Grubb, Ashton Lewis, Andy Kirby
Withdrew: Adam Petty

Carquest Auto Parts 300

The Carquest Auto Parts 300 was held May 27 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Dave Blaney won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Jeff Burton9Ford
2Mark Martin60Ford
3Jeff Green10Chevrolet
4Jeff Gordon24Chevrolet
5Todd Bodine66Chevrolet
6Joe Nemechek87Chevrolet
7Kevin Lepage71Ford
8Kevin Harvick2Chevrolet
9Elton Sawyer98Ford
10Blaise Alexander81Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: P. J. Jones, Michael Waltrip, Anthony Lazzaro, Jeff Purvis, Mark Green, Wayne Grubb, Jim Bown, Ashton Lewis, Stanton Barrett, Roberto Guerrero, Michael Ritch, Bobby Hillin Jr., Rich Bickle, Justin Labonte

MBNA Platinum 200

The MBNA Platinum 200 was held June 3 at Dover International Speedway. Kevin Harvick won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Jason Keller57Chevrolet
2Mark Martin60Ford
3Matt Kenseth17Chevrolet
4Jeff Green10Chevrolet
5Joe Nemechek87Chevrolet
6Kevin Harvick2Chevrolet
7Michael Waltrip7Chevrolet
8Dave Blaney20Pontiac
9Elton Sawyer98Ford
10Mike McLaughlin48Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: Mike Stefanik, Bobby Hillin Jr., Jason Jarrett, Chad Little, Rich Bickle

Textilease/Medique 300

The final Textilease/Medique 300 was held June 10 at South Boston Speedway. Casey Atwood won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Jeff Green10Chevrolet
2Tony Raines33Chevrolet
3Elton Sawyer98Ford
4Ron Hornaday Jr.3Chevrolet
5Rich Bickle91Pontiac
6Jimmie Johnson92Chevrolet
7Jason Keller57Chevrolet
8Kevin Harvick2Chevrolet
9Bobby Hillin Jr.8Chevrolet
10Andy Santerre25Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: R. D. Smith, Forrest Urban Jr.

Myrtle Beach 250

The final Myrtle Beach 250 was held June 17 at Myrtle Beach Speedway. Jeff Green won the pole. It was also Jay Robinson Racing's first start
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Jeff Green10Chevrolet
2Kevin Harvick2Chevrolet
3Elton Sawyer98Ford
4Jason Keller57Chevrolet
5Rich Bickle91Pontiac
6Todd Bodine66Chevrolet
7Jason Leffler18Pontiac
8Kevin Grubb37Chevrolet
9Ron Hornaday Jr.3Chevrolet
10Jay Sauter43Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: Richard Jarvis, Jason Jarrett, Andy Kirby, Lance Hooper

Lysol 200

The Lysol 200 was held June 25 at Watkins Glen International Raceway. Ron Fellows won the pole. This race was known for a massive crash involving then-Busch Series regular Jimmie Johnson. Johnson's brakes failed entering turn 1, causing his car to smack the styrofoam retaining wall at about 140 miles per hour. Johnson was uninjured, even standing on top of the car and pumping his fists in the air after the wreck.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Ron Fellows87Chevrolet
2Butch Leitzinger30Chevrolet
3Kevin Harvick2Chevrolet
4Todd Bodine66Chevrolet
5Mike McLaughlin48Chevrolet
6Tim Fedewa36Chevrolet
7Elton Sawyer98Ford
8Jay Sauter43Chevrolet
9P. J. Jones19Chevrolet
10Jeff Green10Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: Michael Ritch, Dale Quarterley, Jaime Guerrero, John Preston

Sears DieHard 250

The Sears DieHard 250 was held July 2 at The Milwaukee Mile. Jeff Green won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Jeff Green10Chevrolet
2Jeff Purvis4Pontiac
3Randy LaJoie1Chevrolet
4Tim Fedewa36Chevrolet
5Jason Keller57Chevrolet
6Elton Sawyer98Ford
7Hank Parker Jr.53Chevrolet
8Kyle Petty45Chevrolet
9Jimmie Johnson92Chevrolet
10Ron Hornaday Jr.3Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: Ricky Hendrick, Ted Smokstad, Ashton Lewis, Mario Gosselin, Brad Baker, David Starr, Melvin Walen, Doug Reid III

Econo Lodge 200

The Econo Lodge 200 was held July 16 at Nazareth Speedway. Jeff Green won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Ron Hornaday Jr.3Chevrolet
2Elton Sawyer98Ford
3Jason Keller57Chevrolet
4Jeff Green10Chevrolet
5Kyle Petty45Chevrolet
6Jeff Purvis4Pontiac
7Casey Atwood27Chevrolet
8Randy LaJoie1Chevrolet
9Kevin Grubb37Chevrolet
10Jay Sauter43Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: Jason Jarrett, Bill Hoff, Derrick Gilchrest

NAPA Autocare 250

The NAPA Autocare 250 was held July 22 at Pikes Peak International Raceway. Jeff Purvis won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Jeff Green10Chevrolet
2David Green34Chevrolet
3Andy Santerre25Chevrolet
4Hank Parker Jr.53Chevrolet
5Phil Parsons59Chevrolet
6Casey Atwood27Chevrolet
7Hermie Sadler30Chevrolet
8Mike McLaughlin48Chevrolet
9Ron Hornaday Jr.3Chevrolet
10Tim Fedewa36Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: Brendan Gaughan

Carquest Auto Parts 250

The Carquest Auto Parts 250 was held July 29 at Gateway International Raceway. Jeff Green won the pole. Qualifying for this event was rained out.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Kevin Harvick2Chevrolet
2Jeff Purvis4Pontiac
3Todd Bodine66Chevrolet
4Jason Keller57Chevrolet
5Jeff Green10Chevrolet
6Ron Hornaday Jr.3Chevrolet
7Joe Nemechek87Chevrolet
8Kenny Wallace25Chevrolet
9Kyle Petty45Chevrolet
10Elton Sawyer98Ford

Failed to qualify: Bobby Hillin Jr., Andy Kirby, Hut Stricklin, Johnny Rumley, Mel Walen, Doug Reid III, Curtis Markham, Jay Fogleman
The Kroger 200 was held August 4 at Indianapolis Raceway Park at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Jason Leffler won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Ron Hornaday Jr.3Chevrolet
2Jeff Purvis4Pontiac
3Jeff Green10Chevrolet
4Jason Leffler18Pontiac
5Jason Keller57Chevrolet
6Elton Sawyer98Ford
7Todd Bodine66Chevrolet
8Kevin Harvick2Chevrolet
9David Green34Chevrolet
10Andy Santerre25Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: Brad Baker, Justin Labonte, Sammy Sanders, Jay Fogleman, Brian Tyler, Melvin Whalen, Forrest Urban Jr., Bill Hoff

NAPAonline.com 250

The NAPAonline.com 250 was held August 19 at Michigan International Speedway. Buckshot Jones won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Todd Bodine66Chevrolet
2Michael Waltrip7Chevrolet
3Jeff Burton9Ford
4Ward Burton22Pontiac
5Mike McLaughlin48Chevrolet
6Jimmie Johnson92Chevrolet
7Jeff Gordon24Chevrolet
8Matt Kenseth17Chevrolet
9Kevin Harvick2Chevrolet
10Chad Little97Ford

Failed to qualify: Morgan Shepherd, Michael Ritch, P. J. Jones, Rich Bickle, Brett Bodine, Doug Reid III, Mark Martin

Food City 250

The Food City 250 was held August 25 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Kevin Harvick won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Kevin Harvick2Chevrolet
2Jason Keller57Chevrolet
3Jeff Green10Chevrolet
4Kenny Wallace25Chevrolet
5Sterling Marlin01Chevrolet
6Jay Sauter43Chevrolet
7Jeff Purvis4Pontiac
8Michael Waltrip99Chevrolet
9Casey Atwood27Chevrolet
10David Green34Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: Jay Fogleman, Wayne Grubb, Matt Kenseth, P. J. Jones, Ashton Lewis, Ron Young, Tom Hubert, Ricky Hendrick, Doug Reid III, Justin Labonte

Dura Lube / All Pro Bumper to Bumper 200

The Dura Lube / All Pro Bumper to Bumper 200 was held September 2 at Darlington Raceway. Mark Martin won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Mark Martin60Ford
2Jeff Burton9Ford
3Elton Sawyer98Ford
4Jeff Green10Chevrolet
5Ward Burton48Chevrolet
6Jason Keller57Chevrolet
7Sterling Marlin01Chevrolet
8Matt Kenseth17Chevrolet
9Dave Blaney20Pontiac
10Kevin Harvick2Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: Steve Park, Justin Labonte, Andy Kirby, Mike Stefanik, Jason Jarrett, Stanton Barrett

Autolite / Fram 250

The Autolite / Fram 250 was held September 8 at Richmond International Raceway. Todd Bodine won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Jeff Burton9Ford
2Jeff Green10Chevrolet
3Mark Martin60Ford
4Todd Bodine66Chevrolet
5Kevin Grubb37Chevrolet
6Kenny Wallace25Chevrolet
7Dick Trickle5Chevrolet
8Matt Kenseth17Chevrolet
9Jimmy Spencer12Chevrolet
10David Green34Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: Michael Ritch, Rich Bickle, Tim Sauter, Steve Park, Ashton Lewis, Mike Stefanik, Justin Labonte, Wayne Grubb, Jay Fogleman, Hermie Sadler, Forrest Urban Jr., Richard Jarvis, Bill Hoff

MBNA.com 200

The MBNA.com 200 was held September 23 at Dover International Speedway. Mike Skinner won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Matt Kenseth17Chevrolet
2Jason Keller57Chevrolet
3Dave Blaney20Pontiac
4Todd Bodine66Chevrolet
5Joe Nemechek87Chevrolet
6Buckshot Jones00Chevrolet
7Kevin Grubb37Chevrolet
8Mike Dillon21Chevrolet
9Steve Park31Chevrolet
10Jason Leffler18Pontiac

Failed to qualify: Terry Labonte, P. J. Jones, Andy Kirby

All Pro Bumper to Bumper 300

The All Pro Bumper to Bumper 300 was held October 7 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Matt Kenseth won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Matt Kenseth17Chevrolet
2Mark Martin60Ford
3Dave Blaney20Pontiac
4Jeff Green10Chevrolet
5Joe Nemechek87Chevrolet
6Jason Keller57Chevrolet
7Bobby Hamilton Jr.26Chevrolet
8Ted Musgrave82Chevrolet
9Ron Hornaday Jr.3Chevrolet
10Jeff Burton9Ford

Failed to qualify: Justin Labonte, Steve Park, Sterling Marlin, Rich Bickle, Mike Stefanik, Johnny Rumley, Chad Little, Michael Ritch, Terry Labonte, Ricky Craven, Ashton Lewis, Jay Fogleman

Sam's Club 200

The Sam's Club 200 was held October 21 at North Carolina Speedway. Mark Martin won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Jeff Green10Chevrolet
2Jeff Burton9Ford
3Jason Keller57Chevrolet
4Todd Bodine66Chevrolet
5Ward Burton22Pontiac
6Mark Martin60Ford
7Matt Kenseth17Chevrolet
8Casey Atwood27Chevrolet
9Kenny Wallace25Chevrolet
10Kevin Harvick2Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: Jason Jarrett, Andy Kirby, Michael Waltrip, Lyndon Amick, Brandon Butler, Mike Stefanik, Tim Sauter, Scott Wimmer, Rich Bickle, Jay Fogleman
The Sam's Town 250 was held October 29 at Memphis Motorsports Park. Jeff Green won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Kevin Harvick2Chevrolet
2Elton Sawyer98Ford
3Jeff Green10Chevrolet
4Randy LaJoie1Chevrolet
5Tim Fedewa36Chevrolet
6Casey Atwood27Chevrolet
7Bobby Hamilton Jr.26Chevrolet
8Jimmie Johnson92Chevrolet
9Jay Sauter43Chevrolet
10Jeff Purvis4Pontiac

Failed to qualify: Ashton Lewis, Mike Stefanik, Justin Labonte, Jason Jarrett, Ron Young, Sammy Sanders, Steadman Marlin, Wayman Wittman

Outback Steakhouse 200

The Outback Steakhouse 200 was held November 4 at Phoenix International Raceway. Jason Leffler won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Jeff Burton9Ford
2Jason Leffler18Pontiac
3Mike Skinner15Chevrolet
4Jeff Green10Chevrolet
5Ron Hornaday Jr.3Chevrolet
6Matt Kenseth17Chevrolet
7Kenny Wallace25Chevrolet
8Jason Keller57Chevrolet
9David Green34Chevrolet
10Jeff Purvis4Pontiac

Failed to qualify: Curtis Markham, Hut Stricklin, Justin Labonte, Ashton Lewis, Rich Bickle, Brandon Butler, Rick Carelli

Miami 300

The Miami 300 was held November 11 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Bobby Hamilton Jr. won the pole.
Top ten results
Driver#Make
1Jeff Gordon24Chevrolet
2Mark Martin60Ford
3Jeff Green10Chevrolet
4Jason Keller57Chevrolet
5Jeff Burton9Ford
6Jimmie Johnson92Chevrolet
7Hank Parker Jr.53Chevrolet
8Matt Kenseth17Chevrolet
9Kyle Petty45Chevrolet
10Tim Fedewa36Chevrolet

Failed to qualify: Mike Dillon, Sterling Marlin, Chad Little, Justin Labonte, Michael Ritch, Rich Bickle, Lyndon Amick, Curtis Markham, Ricky Craven, Mark McFarland, Ashton Lewis, Mark Green
  1. Jeff Green – 5005
  2. Jason Keller – 4389
  3. Kevin Harvick – 4113
  4. Todd Bodine – 4075
  5. Ron Hornaday Jr. – 3870
  6. Elton Sawyer – 3776
  7. Randy LaJoie – 3670
  8. Casey Atwood – 3404
  9. David Green – 3316
  10. Jimmie Johnson – 3264
  11. Jeff Purvis – 3212
  12. Phil Parsons – 3176
  13. Kevin Grubb – 3124
  14. Hank Parker Jr. – 3109
  15. Tony Raines – 3061
  16. Jay Sauter – 3037
  17. Matt Kenseth – 3022
  18. Tim Fedewa – 3009
  19. Bobby Hamilton Jr. – 2968
  20. Jason Leffler – 2956
  21. Buckshot Jones – 2952
  22. Dick Trickle – 2808
  23. Mike Dillon – 2743
  24. Mike McLaughlin – 2690
  25. Blaise Alexander – 2540
  26. Mark Green – 2470
  27. Mark Martin – 2280
  28. Lyndon Amick – 2266
  29. Jeff Burton – 2259
  30. Kenny Wallace – 1814
  31. Kyle Petty – 1710
  32. Joe Nemechek – 1691
  33. Michael Ritch – 1643
  34. Andy Santerre – 1498
  35. Hermie Sadler – 1449
  36. Chad Chaffin – 1373
  37. Michael Waltrip – 1356
  38. P. J. Jones – 1262
  39. Jason Jarrett – 1187
  40. Wayne Grubb – 1158
  41. Bobby Hillin Jr. – 1137
  42. Kevin Lepage – 1063
  43. Steve Park – 999
  44. Jason Schuler – 991
  45. Hut Stricklin – 983
  46. Dave Blaney – 976
  47. Adam Petty – 928
  48. Justin Labonte – 913
  49. Ricky Hendrick – 876
  50. Kenny Irwin Jr. – 852

    Rookie of the Year

tied for a record three wins and beat out pre-season favorite Ron Hornaday Jr. for the Rookie of the Year award in 2000, despite missing one race. Hornaday, the only rookie candidate to compete in every race, had two wins and a fifth-place points finish. Jimmie Johnson drove for a brand-new team and had a tenth-place points finish, while Jay Sauter had eight top-ten finishes. Michael Ritch struggled with qualifying problems all year, while P. J. Jones, Anthony Lazzaro, Mike Borkowski, and Dave Steele were all open-wheel drivers who were released from their rides early in the season. Mike Stefanik was the only other rookie candidate.