NASCAR season
Martin Truex Jr. , the 2005 Busch Series championClint Bowyer , the 2005 Busch Series runner-upCarl Edwards , the 2005 Busch Series third place and Rookie of the year. Chevrolet won the Busch series manufacturer's championship. The 2005 NASCAR Busch Series began with the Hershey's Take 5 300 at Daytona International Speedway and concluded with the Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway . Martin Truex Jr. of Chance 2 Motorsports was crowned champion for the second consecutive year.
The year saw at least two significant changes:
The top 30 teams in the previous season's owner points, provided that they attempted all races that season, were guaranteed starting spots in the first five races of 2005. However, only 26 teams met the criteria, so for those races additional spots were available for teams having to qualify on time. After the fifth race, the top 30 teams received the guaranteed starting spots.
The series ran on the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez road course in Mexico City in March. It was the first Busch Series race conducted outside the United States .
Teams and drivers
List of teams which competed throughout 2005.
Complete schedule
Limited schedule
Notes
^ a b Sterling Marlin qualified the No. 40 car at Atlanta (race #5), but was replaced in the race by Reed Sorenson after he failed to qualify in his own No. 41 car.
^ a b Randy MacDonald qualified the No. 71 car at Pikes Peak (race #21), but was replaced in the race by Dale Quarterley after he failed to qualify in his own No. 72 car.
^ a b Jimmy Kitchens qualified the No. 28 car at Phoenix (race #9), but was replaced in the race by Derrike Cope after he failed to qualify in his own No. 94 car.
^ a b Scott Gaylord qualified the No. 52 car at Mexico City (race #3), but was replaced in the race by Jimmy Morales after he failed to qualify in his own No. 67 car.
Schedule
No
Race title
Track
Date
1
Hershey's Take 5 300
Daytona International Speedway , Daytona Beach, Florida
February 19
2
Stater Brothers 300
California Speedway , Fontana, California
February 26
3
Telcel Motorola 200 presented by Banamex
Autódromo Hermanos Rodriguez , Mexico City , Mexico
March 6
4
Sam's Town 300
Las Vegas Motor Speedway , Las Vegas, Nevada
March 12
5
Aaron's 312
Atlanta Motor Speedway , Hampton, Georgia
March 19
6
Pepsi 300
Nashville Superspeedway , Gladeville, Tennessee
March 26
7
Sharpie Professional 250
Bristol Motor Speedway , Bristol, Tennessee
April 4
8
O'Reilly 300
Texas Motor Speedway , Fort Worth, Texas
April 16
9
Bashas' Supermarkets 200
Phoenix International Raceway , Avondale, Arizona
April 22
10
Aaron's 312
Talladega Superspeedway , Talladega, Alabama
April 30
11
Diamond Hill Plywood 200
Darlington Raceway , Darlington, South Carolina
May 6
12
Funai 250
Richmond International Raceway , Richmond, Virginia
May 13
13
Carquest Auto Parts 300
Lowe's Motor Speedway , Concord, North Carolina
May 28
14
MBNA RacePoints 200
Dover International Speedway , Dover, Delaware
June 4
15
Federated Auto Parts 300
Nashville Superspeedway , Gladeville, Tennessee
June 12
16
Meijer 300 presented by Oreo
Kentucky Speedway , Sparta, Kentucky
June 18
17
SBC 250
Milwaukee Mile , West Allis, Wisconsin
June 25
18
Winn-Dixie 250 presented by PepsiCo
Daytona International Speedway , Daytona Beach, Florida
July 1
19
USG Durock 300
Chicagoland Speedway , Joliet, Illinois
July 9
20
New England 200
New Hampshire Motor Speedway , Loudon, New Hampshire
July 16
21
ITT Industries & Goulds Pumps Salute to the Troops 250
Pikes Peak International Raceway , Fountain, Colorado
July 23
22
Wallace Family Tribute 250 presented by Shop 'n Save
Gateway International Raceway , Madison, Illinois
July 30
23
Kroger 200
Indianapolis Raceway Park , Brownsburg, Indiana
August 6
24
Zippo 200
Watkins Glen International , Watkins Glen, New York
August 13
25
Domino's Pizza 250
Michigan International Speedway , Brooklyn, Michigan
August 20
26
Food City 250
Bristol Motor Speedway , Bristol, Tennessee
August 26
27
Ameriquest 300
California Speedway , Fontana, California
September 3
28
Emerson Radio 250
Richmond International Raceway , Richmond, Virginia
September 9
29
Dover 200
Dover International Speedway , Dover, Delaware
September 24
30
United Way 300
Kansas Speedway , Kansas City, Kansas
October 8
31
Dollar General 300
Lowe's Motor Speedway , Concord, North Carolina
October 14
32
Sam's Town 250
Memphis Motorsports Park , Millington, Tennessee
October 22
33
O'Reilly Challenge
Texas Motor Speedway , Fort Worth, Texas
November 5
34
Arizona 200
Phoenix International Raceway , Avondale, Arizona
November 12
35
Ford 300
Homestead-Miami Speedway , Homestead, Florida
November 19
Races
The Hershey's Take 5 300 was held on February 19 at Daytona International Speedway . Joe Nemechek was the polesitter.
Top ten results
33-Tony Stewart
21-Kevin Harvick
81-Dale Earnhardt Jr.
8-Martin Truex Jr.
38-Kasey Kahne
55-Robby Gordon
99-Michael Waltrip
66-Greg Biffle
41-Reed Sorenson
60-Carl Edwards Failed to qualify: C. W. Smith (#67), Brent Sherman (#58), Larry Hollenbeck (#62), Tim Sauter (#56), Mark Green (#26), Kevin Conway (#03), Justin Ashburn (#16), Keith Murt (#79), Matt Kenseth (#17), Jeff Kendall (#70), Shane Hall (#52), Kim Crosby (#24)
With his victory in the race, Tony Stewart became the ninth driver in NASCAR history to win a race in all three of its top series, needing only a Busch Series victory to complete this milestone. He would also be the first of seven drivers to accomplish the feat in 2005 alone and the only one to do it having needed a Busch Series victory.
Stater Brothers 300
The Stater Brothers 300 was held on February 26 at California Speedway . Tony Stewart was the polesitter.
Top ten results
9-Mark Martin
21-Kevin Harvick
32-Shane Hmiel
2-Clint Bowyer
41-Reed Sorenson
60-Carl Edwards
64-Jamie McMurray
14-David Stremme
17-Matt Kenseth
90-Dale Jarrett Failed to qualify: Eric Jones (#73), Kevin Conway (#03), Shane Hall (#52), John Hayden (#16), Kim Crosby (#24)
Telcel Motorola 200
The inaugural Telcel Motorola 200 presented by Banamex was held on March 6 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodriguez . This race was the first NASCAR race held in Mexico . Mexican Jorge Goeters won the pole in his debut.
Top ten results
8-Martin Truex Jr.
21-Kevin Harvick
60-Carl Edwards
32-Shane Hmiel
1-Boris Said
64-Rusty Wallace
2-Clint Bowyer
22-Kenny Wallace
25-Ashton Lewis
5-Adrián Fernández Failed to qualify: Paul Wolfe (#6), Jimmy Morales * (#67), Todd Souza (#97), Kim Crosby (#24), Mark Montgomery (#16), Alfredo Tame Jr. (#92), Stan Silva Jr. (#65)
Jimmy Morales replaced Scott Gaylord in the #52 car in the race, after failing to qualify his #67.
The Sam's Town 300 was held on March 12 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway . Carl Edwards was the polesitter.
Top ten results
9-Mark Martin
21-Kevin Harvick
14-David Stremme
87-Joe Nemechek
66-Greg Biffle
41-Reed Sorenson
60-Carl Edwards
34-Randy LaJoie
2-Clint Bowyer
27-David Green Failed to qualify: Michael Waltrip (#99), Ken Schrader (#67), Jerry Robertson (#78), Eric Jones (#73), John Hayden (#16), Jeff Fuller (#24), Shane Hall (#52), Damon Lusk (#85)
The Aaron's 312 was held on March 19 at Atlanta Motor Speedway . Carl Edwards was the polesitter.
Top ten results
60-Carl Edwards
33-Tony Stewart
48-Jimmie Johnson
17-Matt Kenseth
38-Kasey Kahne
66-Greg Biffle
99-Michael Waltrip
90-Elliott Sadler
64-Jamie McMurray
10-Michel Jourdain Jr. Failed to qualify: John Hayden (#16), Aaron Fike (#43), Stan Boyd (#52), Damon Lusk (#85), Blake Mallory (#24), Reed Sorenson (#41)*
Reed Sorenson replaced Sterling Marlin in the #40 car in the race, after failing to qualify his #41.
Pepsi 300
The Pepsi 300 was held on March 26 at Nashville Superspeedway . Reed Sorenson was the polesitter.
Top ten results
41-Reed Sorenson
22-Kenny Wallace
32-Shane Hmiel
60-Carl Edwards
2-Clint Bowyer
95-Bobby Hamilton
33-Tony Raines
35-Jason Keller
20-Denny Hamlin
59-Stacy Compton This was Sorenson 's first career victory. Failed to qualify: John Hayden (#16), Damon Lusk (#85), Shawna Robinson (#23), Brian Sockwell (#88), Blake Mallory (#24)
Sharpie Professional 250
The Sharpie Professional 250 was held on April 4 at Bristol Motor Speedway . Carl Edwards was the polesitter. Shane Hmiel, who finished 12th suffered a 25-point penalty after camera's caught him making an indecent gesture.
Top ten results
29-Kevin Harvick
21-Jeff Burton
41-Reed Sorenson
17-Matt Kenseth
40-Sterling Marlin
64-Jeremy Mayfield
60-Carl Edwards
25-Ashton Lewis
20-Denny Hamlin
66-Greg Biffle Failed to qualify: Brad Teague (#52), Justin Ashburn (#16), John Hayden (#85), Tim Sauter (#56), Jay Sauter (#75), Eric McClure (#04)
The O'Reilly 300 was held on April 16 at Texas Motor Speedway . Shane Hmiel was the polesitter. 9th place Johnny Sauter was DQ'ed in post-race inspection for multiple infractions, including an engine with 300 horsepower (220 kW) more.
Top ten results
38-Kasey Kahne
66-Greg Biffle
41-Reed Sorenson
60-Carl Edwards
90-Elliott Sadler
2-Clint Bowyer
17-Matt Kenseth
47-Jon Wood
22-Kenny Wallace
32-Shane Hmiel Failed to qualify: Aaron Fike (#43), Mark Green (#7), Kyle Busch (#57), Shawna Robinson (#23)
The Bashas' Supermarkets 200 was held on April 22 at Phoenix International Raceway . Kasey Kahne was the polesitter.
Top ten results
66-Greg Biffle
90-Elliott Sadler
14-David Stremme
21-Kevin Harvick
33-Tony Stewart
87-Joe Nemechek
99-Michael Waltrip
60-Carl Edwards
8-Martin Truex Jr.
18-J. J. Yeley Failed to qualify: Derrike Cope * (#94), Ryan Hemphill (#4)
Derrike Cope replaced Jimmy Kitchens in the #28 car in the race, after failing to qualify his #94.
The Aaron's 312 was held on April 30 at Talladega Superspeedway . Paul Menard was the polesitter.
Because of a long rain delay, and a delay caused by cleaning debris from a crash, this race ended near darkness, but was 120 laps (of 117) because of the green-white-checker finish rule. It was the first time in Busch Series history a race had ended in prime-time network television, as the checkered flag waved at 8:20 p.m. EDT.
Top ten results
8-Martin Truex Jr.
47-Jon Wood
14-David Stremme
25-Ashton Lewis
98-Kerry Earnhardt
34-Randy LaJoie
44-Justin Labonte
35-Jason Keller
58-Brent Sherman
0-Kertus Davis Failed to qualify: Greg Sacks (#7), Ryan Hemphill (#4), Geoff Bodine (#72), Donnie Neuenberger (#52)
Diamond Hill Plywood 200
The Diamond Hill Plywood 200 was held on May 6 at Darlington Raceway . Jimmie Johnson was the polesitter.
Top ten results
17-Matt Kenseth
22-Kenny Wallace
8-Martin Truex Jr.
66-Greg Biffle
21-Jeff Burton
14-David Stremme
20-Denny Hamlin
6-Jeremy Mayfield
33-Tony Raines
2-Clint Bowyer Failed to qualify: Eric McClure (#52)
Funai 250
The Funai 250 was held on May 13 at Richmond International Raceway . Kasey Kahne was the polesitter.
Top ten results
60-Carl Edwards
90-Elliott Sadler
1-Johnny Sauter
79-Kasey Kahne
66-Greg Biffle
4-Jeff Green
9-Mark Martin
17-Matt Kenseth
2-Clint Bowyer
40-Sterling Marlin Failed to qualify: Kertus Davis (#0), Brent Sherman (#58), Eric McClure (#52), Jeff Fuller (#7), Geoff Bodine (#72)
Carquest Auto Parts 300
The Carquest Auto Parts 300 was held on May 28 at Lowe's Motor Speedway . Kasey Kahne was the polesitter.
Top ten results
5-Kyle Busch
40-Sterling Marlin
39-Ryan Newman
66-Greg Biffle
41-Reed Sorenson
19-Bobby Labonte
8-Martin Truex Jr.
14-David Stremme
22-Kenny Wallace
25-Ashton Lewis Failed to qualify: Scott Riggs (#30), Jeff Fuller (#7), Todd Bodine (#43), Eric McClure (#52), Kevin Lepage (#72), Brian Sockwell (#88), Robert Pressley (#46)
MBNA RacePoints 200
The MBNA RacePoints 200 was held on June 4 at Dover International Speedway . Carl Edwards was the polesitter.
Top ten results
8-Martin Truex Jr.
41-Reed Sorenson
64-Jamie McMurray
90-Dale Jarrett
5-Jimmie Johnson
33-Tony Raines
35-Jason Keller
66-Greg Biffle
22-Kenny Wallace
87-Joe Nemechek Failed to qualify: Matt Kenseth (#17)
Federated Auto Parts 300
The Federated Auto Parts 300 was held on June 12 at Nashville Superspeedway . Qualifying and the race were rained out when attempted on June 11, the order determined by owner points (not driver points).
Top ten results
2-Clint Bowyer
22-Kenny Wallace
41-Reed Sorenson
33-Tony Raines
8-Martin Truex Jr.
14-David Stremme
20-Denny Hamlin
18-J. J. Yeley
1-Johnny Sauter
6-Paul Wolfe Failed to qualify: Justin Ashburn (#16), Eddie Beahr (#94), Johnny Borneman III (#83), Travis Kittleson (#68), Burney Lamar (#83), Brad Teague (#53)
Meijer 300 presented by Oreo
The Meijer 300 was held on June 18 at Kentucky Speedway . Carl Edwards was the polesitter.
Top ten results
60-Carl Edwards
8-Martin Truex Jr.
2-Clint Bowyer
41-Reed Sorenson
11-Paul Menard
40-Sterling Marlin
18-J. J. Yeley
59-Stacy Compton
6-Casey Atwood
47-Jon Wood Failed to qualify: Kenny Hendrick (#03), Johnny Borneman III (#83), Damon Lusk (#85), Jerry Robertson (#78), Brad Teague (#52)
SBC 250
The SBC 250 was held on June 25 at The Milwaukee Mile . Johnny Sauter was the polesitter. Race shortened due to rain.[ 1]
Top ten results
1-Johnny Sauter
8-Martin Truex Jr.
11-Paul Menard
18-J. J. Yeley
14-David Stremme
20-Denny Hamlin
34-Randy LaJoie
22-Kenny Wallace
33-Tony Raines
2-Clint Bowyer Failed to qualify: Chad Beahr (#94), Todd Shafer (#91)
Winn-Dixie 250 presented by PepsiCo
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The Winn-Dixie 250 presented by PepsiCo was held on July 1 at Daytona International Speedway . Kevin Harvick was the polesitter.
Top ten results
8-Martin Truex Jr.
21-Kevin Harvick
66-Greg Biffle
22-Kenny Wallace
2-Clint Bowyer
11-Paul Menard
87-Joe Nemechek
6-Mike Wallace
32-Jason Leffler
33-Tony Raines Failed to qualify: Mark Green (#23), Jeff Fuller (#7), Donnie Neuenberger (#52), Derrike Cope (#28)
USG Durock 300
The USG Durock 300 was held on July 9 at Chicagoland Speedway . Ryan Newman was the polesitter.
Top ten results
21-Kevin Harvick
66-Greg Biffle
39-Ryan Newman
60-Carl Edwards
9-Mark Martin
2-Clint Bowyer
8-Martin Truex Jr.
17-Matt Kenseth
11-Paul Menard
41-Reed Sorenson Failed to qualify: Kertus Davis (#0), Michel Jourdain Jr. (#10), Tim Sauter (#56), Eric McClure (#52), Mark Green (#23), Kerry Earnhardt (#73), Kim Crosby (#26), Wade Day (#72), Chris Horn (#80), Jeff Fuller (#7)
New England 200
The New England 200 was held on July 16 at New Hampshire International Speedway . Kevin Harvick was the polesitter.
Top ten results
8-Martin Truex Jr.
60-Carl Edwards
20-Denny Hamlin
90-Elliott Sadler
64-Jamie McMurray
18-J. J. Yeley
11-Paul Menard
21-Kevin Harvick
17-Matt Kenseth
36-Stanton Barrett Failed to qualify: Derrike Cope (#28), Eric McClure (#52), Kim Crosby (#26)
The ITT Industries & Goulds Pumps Salute to the Troops 250 was held on July 23 at Pikes Peak International Raceway . Clint Bowyer was the polesitter. It was the final NASCAR race to be held at Pikes Peak International Raceway before its closing at the end of the season.
Top ten results
27-David Green
2-Clint Bowyer
22-Kenny Wallace
8-Martin Truex Jr.
18-J. J. Yeley
64-Bill Elliott
41-Reed Sorenson
43-Aaron Fike
59-Stacy Compton
21-Brandon Miller Failed to qualify: Brad Teague (#24), Dale Quarterley (#72)*, Clint Vahsholtz (#90), Jennifer Jo Cobb (#73)
Dale Quarterley replaced Randy MacDonald in the #71 car in the race, after failing to qualify his #72. This is David Green’s final Busch Series win
Wallace Family Tribute 250
The Wallace Family Tribute 250 presented by Shop 'n Save was held on July 30 at Gateway International Raceway . Martin Truex Jr. was the polesitter.
Top ten results
41-Reed Sorenson
6-Mike Wallace
60-Carl Edwards
27-David Green
11-Paul Menard
21-Brandon Miller
1-Johnny Sauter
2-Clint Bowyer
18-J. J. Yeley
33-Tony Raines Failed to qualify: Jimmy Spencer (#73), A. J. Fike (#43), John Hayden (#85), Kim Crosby (#26), Eric McClure (#52)
Kroger 200
The Kroger 200 was held on August 6 at Indianapolis Raceway Park . Reed Sorenson was the polesitter.
Top ten results
8-Martin Truex Jr.
2-Clint Bowyer
41-Reed Sorenson
35-Jason Keller
14-David Stremme
20-Denny Hamlin
11-Paul Menard
27-David Green
1-Johnny Sauter
64-Mike Wallace Failed to qualify: Wayne Edwards (#9), Brad Teague (#53), Kim Crosby (#26), Todd Shafer (#91), John Hayden (#85)
Zippo 200
The Zippo 200 was held on August 13 at Watkins Glen International . Tony Stewart was the polesitter.
Top ten results
39-Ryan Newman
55-Robby Gordon
57-Brian Vickers
33-Tony Stewart
8-Martin Truex Jr.
21-Jeff Burton
87-Joe Nemechek
11-Paul Menard
32-Jorge Goeters
18-J. J. Yeley Failed to qualify: Stan Silva Jr. (#65), Todd Souza (#97), Mark Green (#23), Paul Bonacorsi (#72), Elliott Sadler (#08), Scott Turner (#52), Joe Fox (#0), Kerry Earnhardt (#73), Jeff Spraker (#63), Kim Crosby (#26)
The Domino's Pizza 250 was held on August 20 at Michigan International Speedway . Martin Truex Jr. was the polesitter. Jeremy Mayfield, who finished 23rd, was penalized 25 points for an unapproved adjustment found on his car during post-race inspection.
Top ten results
39-Ryan Newman
66-Greg Biffle
60-Carl Edwards
8-Martin Truex Jr.
18-J. J. Yeley
11-Paul Menard
19-Bobby Labonte
20-Denny Hamlin
90-Elliott Sadler
1-Johnny Sauter Failed to qualify: Kim Crosby (#26), Eric McClure (#52), Tim Sauter (#56), Jerry Robertson (#78), Jamie Mosley (#28), Brian Vickers (#57)
Food City 250
The Food City 250 was held on August 26 at Bristol Motor Speedway . Ryan Newman won his third straight Busch Series race. Kyle Busch was the polesitter.[ 2] [ 3]
Top ten results
39-Ryan Newman
66-Greg Biffle
21-Kevin Harvick
2-Clint Bowyer
1-Johnny Sauter
8-Martin Truex Jr.
81-Dale Earnhardt Jr.
64-Jamie McMurray
33-Tony Raines
19-Bobby Labonte Failed to qualify: Ron Hornaday Jr. (#30), Jeff Fuller (#7), Eric McClure (#04), Kevin Lepage (#72), Ron Young (#71), Brent Sherman (#10), Brad Teague (#52), John Hayden (#85), Tim Sauter (#56), David Ragan (#16)
Final Busch Series start for Pontiac .
Ameriquest 300
The Ameriquest 300 was held on September 3 at California Speedway . Clint Bowyer was the polesitter.
The race became the first in NASCAR's Busch Series to be televised live in its entirety in prime-time television, with the NBC broadcast beginning at 8:30 p.m. EDT.
Top ten results
60-Carl Edwards
66-Greg Biffle
2-Clint Bowyer
1-Johnny Sauter
6-Kasey Kahne
35-Jason Keller
32-Jason Leffler
22-Kenny Wallace
14-David Stremme
11-Paul Menard Failed to qualify: Kevin Lepage (#72), Derrike Cope (#28), Jeff Fuller (#7), Michael Waltrip (#99), Mark Green (#23), Kim Crosby (#26)
Emerson Radio 250
The Emerson Radio 250 was held on September 9 at Richmond International Raceway . Mark Martin was the polesitter. Martin Truex Jr. , who finished 27th, suffered a 25-point penalty for making an inappropriate gesture.
Top ten results
21-Kevin Harvick
11-Paul Menard
17-Matt Kenseth
9-Mark Martin
32-Jason Leffler
90-Elliott Sadler
41-Reed Sorenson
19-Bobby Labonte
99-Michael Waltrip
66-Greg Biffle Failed to qualify: Mark Green (#23), Kevin Lepage (#85), Tim Sauter (#56), Kertus Davis (#0), Brent Sherman (#10), Jason York (#72), Brian Sockwell (#88), Eddie Beahr (#94), Jerry Robertson (#78)
Dover 200
The Dover 200 was held on September 24 at Dover International Speedway . Ryan Newman was the polesitter.
Top ten results
39-Ryan Newman
2-Clint Bowyer
32-Jason Leffler
41-Reed Sorenson
66-Greg Biffle
20-Denny Hamlin
64-Rusty Wallace
57-Brian Vickers
60-Carl Edwards
11-Paul Menard Failed to qualify: Dale Quarterley (#71), Brent Sherman (#10), Derrike Cope (#94), Bryan Reffner (#67), Jerick Johnson (#76)
United Way 300
The United Way 300 was held on October 8 at Kansas Speedway . Martin Truex Jr. was the polesitter.
Top ten results
6-Kasey Kahne
66-Greg Biffle
1-Johnny Sauter
21-Kevin Harvick
47-Jon Wood
41-Reed Sorenson
17-Matt Kenseth
5-Kyle Busch
8-Martin Truex Jr.
18-J. J. Yeley Failed to qualify: Jorge Goeters (#73), Kertus Davis (#0), Mark Green (#23), Michael Waltrip (#99), Jamie Mosley (#28), Tim Sauter (#56), Kevin Lepage (#72), Derrike Cope (#71), Kim Crosby (#26), Chris Horn (#80), Chad Blount (#70)
Dollar General 300
The Dollar General 300 was held on October 14 at Lowe's Motor Speedway . Jimmie Johnson was the polesitter.
Top ten results
39-Ryan Newman
90-Elliott Sadler
11-Paul Menard
60-Carl Edwards
40-Sterling Marlin
32-Jason Leffler
47-Jon Wood
25-Ashton Lewis
72-Kevin Lepage
44-Justin Labonte Failed to qualify: Kertus Davis (#0), Michel Jourdain Jr. (#15), Michael Waltrip (#99), Steve Grissom (#49), Mark Green (#23), Johnny Benson (#67), Kim Crosby (#26)
The Sam's Town 250 was held on October 22 at Memphis Motorsports Park . Martin Truex Jr. was the polesitter.
Top ten results
2-Clint Bowyer
18-J. J. Yeley
8-Martin Truex Jr.
27-David Green
60-Carl Edwards
11-Paul Menard
20-Denny Hamlin
33-Tony Raines
1-Johnny Sauter
35-Jason Keller Failed to qualify: Marc Mitchell (#86), Eric McClure (#04), Mark Green (#23), Travis Geisler (#72), Charlie Bradberry (#92), Kerry Earnhardt (#99), Brian Tyler (#80), Mike Harmon (#24), Justin Ashburn (#16), Brad Teague (#91)
The inaugural O'Reilly Challenge was held on November 5 at Texas Motor Speedway . Ryan Newman was the polesitter.
Top ten results
21-Kevin Harvick
66-Greg Biffle
60-Carl Edwards
41-Reed Sorenson
5-Kyle Busch
17-Matt Kenseth
2-Clint Bowyer
32-Jason Leffler
90-Elliott Sadler
1-Johnny Sauter Failed to qualify: Michael Waltrip (#99), Kevin Lepage (#72), Ron Hornaday Jr. (#30), Eric McClure (#0), Chad Blount (#70), Jeff Fuller (#7), Chris Wimmer (#23), Jorge Goeters (#73), Steve Grissom (#49), Brent Sherman (#10), Tracy Hines (#92)
Arizona 200
The Arizona 200 was held on November 12 at Phoenix International Raceway . Carl Edwards was the polesitter.
Top ten results
60-Carl Edwards
2-Clint Bowyer
17-Matt Kenseth
21-Kevin Harvick
66-Greg Biffle
8-Martin Truex Jr.
32-Jason Leffler
41-Reed Sorenson
20-Denny Hamlin
18-J. J. Yeley Failed to qualify: Bobby Labonte (#19), Eric McClure (#04), Charlie Bradberry (#91)
Ford 300
The Ford 300 was held on November 19 at Homestead-Miami Speedway . Ryan Newman was the polesitter.
Top ten results
39-Ryan Newman
66-Greg Biffle
9-Mark Martin
21-Kevin Harvick
11-Paul Menard
47-Jon Wood
8-Martin Truex Jr.
2-Clint Bowyer
27-David Green
87-Joe Nemechek Failed to qualify: Jerry Robertson (#78), Michael Waltrip (#99), Dave Blaney (#31), Jamie McMurray (#09), Kevin Lepage (#72), John Andretti (#10), Travis Kittleson (#68), Steve Grissom (#49), Chris Wimmer (#23), Marc Mitchell (#86)
Results and standings
Race results
(key ) Bold – Pole position awarded by time. Italics – Pole position set by owner's points. * – Most laps led.
Rookie of the Year
Carl Edwards won five times, nailed down four pole positions, had 21 top-ten finishes, earning him Busch Series Rookie of the Year honors while he simultaneously competed in the NEXTEL Cup Series that season. 19-year-old Reed Sorenson had two wins finished second in the running, only 158 points away from overtaking Edwards in the championship points, while for late-model racer Denny Hamlin finished fifth in points despite not winning a race. After that, the field was limited, as only Jon Wood , Brent Sherman , and Kertus Davis made full attempts at Rookie of the Year. Michel Jourdain Jr. started the year with ppc Racing , was released from the team, then came back to the organization with a different car, while Paul Wolfe , Ryan Hemphill , Boston Reid , and Blake Feese , only completed a partial season and were released from their driver development contracts . The field also featured Kim Crosby , the first woman contender for ROTY since Shawna Robinson , who only qualified for a mere handful of races with her Keith Coleman Racing team.
See also
References
