2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
Information about 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
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Changes in the points system and The Chase
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The first is that wins will now be more important. The driver who finishes first now receives 185 points instead of 180. Including the five-point bonus for leading a lap, and the possible five bonus points for leading the most laps, a driver can now get a maximum of 195 points for winning a race.
The other changes involve the actual Chase. The top twelve drivers after the Chevy Rock and Roll 400 automatically qualified for the 2007 Chase. Additionally, each driver had their points reset to 5,000, plus ten points for each win during the first 26 races.
Top stories and controversies
Several major news stories and controversies have appeared throughout the 2007 campaign.Car of Tomorrow
NASCAR introduced a new car style known as the "Car of Tomorrow" for use in sixteen races in 2007. This car was the result of a design program which started after the death of Dale Earnhardt Sr. in the 2001 Daytona 500. It was intended to offer improvements in safety, performance, competition and cost efficiency. Plans for a partial schedule in 2008 were expanded to full usage after race results and owner feedback led to acceptance of the new car. Some drivers however, offered criticism over the decision, feeling the new design led to boring, uncompetitive races.
AT&T Inc. vs. NASCAR
AT&T and BellSouth's Cingular brand, sponsor of Richard Childress Racing's #31 car, was legally renamed AT&T upon BellSouth's acquisition by AT&T, and has been phased out. This is not allowed under the grandfather clause in the original sponsorship agreement between the former Nextel Communitions (now Sprint Nextel) with NASCAR, and on March 16, it was announced that AT&T had filed suit in Atlanta Federal Court seeking to overturn said grandfather clause because of this and allow AT&T decals on the car. A judge ruled that RCR was allowed to put AT&T decals on the car on May 18, and the decals made their debut the following night in the NEXTEL All-Star Challenge. NASCAR originally had a stay when the judge ruled in RCR's favor, but that was later rescinded.The legal wrangling continued as on June 17, NASCAR countersued AT&T for $100 million (US). NASCAR won the appeal on August 13th, and eleven days later at the Bristol Motor Speedway, NASCAR ordered AT&T logos removed from the 31 car, and AT&T filed for an injunction to get the decals back on. SprintNextel, AT&T and NASCAR settled their differences on September 7th, and the AT&T logos were placed back on Burton's ride in time for the Chevy Rock & Roll 400, and will stay on the car for the remainder of the season and into 2008, but after that, RCR must find a new sponsor to replace AT&T.
Robby Gordon and Motorola
Motorola is an associate sponsor on Robby Gordon's #7 car, however when his self-owned team tried to put a Motorola decal on the car for the Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway March 18, NASCAR ruled that this was in breach of the exclusivity clause with Sprint Nextel (even though NEXTEL uses Motorola phones) because NASCAR noticed this deal was part of Cellco Partnership (a joint partnership of Verizon and Vodafone, better known as the trade name Verizon Wireless) sponsorship of Gordon's Busch Series car (which is legal). NASCAR and Sprint later relented when it was decided to allow Motorola's Audio Products Division to be the car sponsor.Shell logo controversy
Another controversy surrounds Shell and Sunoco. Sunoco is the exclusive gasoline supplier to NASCAR, yet RCR has signed Shell and their Pennzoil brand to the #29 car, driven by Kevin Harvick, winner of the Daytona 500 as that car had large Shell sponsorship decals during that race as well as large Shell logos on team uniforms in the pit crew and on Harvick himself. Pennzoil became the primary sponsor at following week's race in California. This was more than likely done at Sunoco's request, as a rival gasoline sponsored a car winning NASCAR's premier race, taking away publicity from an official sponsor.Mark Martin schedule
The other concerns the part-time schedule being undertaken by Mark Martin. Through the spring Atlanta race, Martin held the points lead. Because he is taking a part-time schedule in the #01 DEI U.S. Army ride (purchased from the now-defunct Ginn Racing), Martin has reiterated that he will not run in all 36 races on the circuit this season, despite finishing second in the Daytona 500. He relinquished the lead by passing on the spring races at Bristol and Martinsville. Rookie drivers Regan Smith and Aric Almirola have been driving the #01 car in those races, as owner points had that car an exempt team for Bristol (from 2006) and Martinsville. However, Martin is extending his schedule to include a few more points races, but will again not race the full season.Dale Earnhardt Jr. signs 5 year contract with Hendrick Motorsports
On May 10, 2007, it was announced that Dale Earnhardt, Jr. would be leaving the #8 Budweiser Chevrolet following the conclusion of the season as he could not get a contract extension with Dale Earnhardt, Inc., the driving team his father founded and run by his stepmother, Teresa Earnhardt. Speculation according to WFXT in Boston had him going to Richard Childress Racing where the "unretirement" of the #3 car that his father drove to seven then-Winston Cup championships and the 1998 Daytona 500 championship would have happened. Other rumors had him going to Joe Gibbs Racing driving a team sponsored by VISA, or had him starting a NEXTEL Cup team with the organization he owns that fields Busch Series cars, JR Motorsports. However, at a press conference on June 13, 2007, Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced a five year deal to join Hendrick Motorsports. He is replacing Kyle Busch, who currently drives the #5 Kellogg's/Carquest Chevrolet and will be going over to Joe Gibbs Racing to replace J.J. Yeley in the #18 Interstate Batteries Toyota. On September 19, it was announced that Jr. will drive the #88 Mountain Dew AMP/National Guard Chevrolet while Casey Mears will move over to the #5 with Alan Gustafson as crew chief. [1]. Junior's crew chief at DEI, Tony Eury, Jr. will make the move with him, leaving his position after the fall race at Talladega.Merger Mania
Before the season opening Daytona 500, NASCAR team owner Jack Roush announced the selloff of 50% of his team, Roush Racing to the Fenway Sports Group, who own the Major League Baseball team the Boston Red Sox. The newly formed alliance between two differing sports markets would involve the team name to change to Roush Fenway Racing. However, this was only the beginning of what has now been called "Merger mania". The week before the Allstate 400 at The Brickyard became the week NASCAR was all shaken up in the ownership boxes. On July 24, Dale Earnhardt, Inc. merged with Ginn Racing, inheriting the #01 US Army ride of Mark Martin and Aric Almirola, putting the points earned by the #14 team points earned to Paul Menard's #15 team and the closure of the #13 team while releasing Sterling Marlin and Joe Nemechek. The next day, Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing, a regular in the Champ Car World Series, returned after an prolonged absence by buying Robert Yates Racing's NASCAR team, and renamed the combined operation Yates/Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing. With the announced retirement of Robert Yates, however, the merger was called off and the team will be named Yates Racing with Robert's son Doug Yates at the helm. Another merger was announced on August 6 when former crew chief Ray Evernham announced the merger of his team, Evernham Motorsports, with George Gillett, owner of the National Hockey League team the Montreal Canadiens and co-owner of the soccer team Liverpool F.C.. The merger was similar to the Roush Fenway merger as the new team was called Gillett Evernham Motorsports. During the weekend of the Sharp AQUOS 500, Hall of Fame Racing owners Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach, former football players for the Dallas Cowboys, announced their merger with Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks owner Tom Garfinkel and team president Jeff Moorad.[2] Michael Waltrip Racing Holdings LLC, a company created as a 50-50 partnership between Robert Kauffman and Michael Waltrip, was announced the weekend of the Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Michael currently owns the racing team that was originally formed in 1995 by two-time Daytona 500 winner.Joe Gibbs Racing to Toyota
During the season rumors began to surface that Joe Gibbs Racing, owned by Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs, would be switching to the new manufacturer Toyota for the 2008 season. This switch would be signifigant for several reasons, one of them being that JGR has been allied with General Motors since its inception in 1992, first with Pontiac, then with Chevrolet when the former pulled out of NASCAR. The switch to Toyota would benefit the manufacturer itself, as they would be allied with a championship caliber team. As JGR loans equipment to Hall of Fame Racing, the team confirmed that they would also switch to Toyota if JGR does so. On September 5th, the rumors were confirmed.Dale Jarrett announces retirement
During the race weekend for the Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway, Michael Waltrip Racing held a press conference. During the announcement, it was revealed to the racing world that 1999 Cup champion and three time Daytona 500 winner Dale Jarrett would retire from full-time driving following the end of the '07 season. The plan for Jarrett is to run the first five points races, then hand the #44 UPS Toyota to David Reutimann for the Goody's Cool Orange 500. As Jarrett is the '99 champion, entering the first five races, regardless of his previous standings, will guarantee his #44 in the field. Also, it was announced that MWR had added on New York investor Robert Kauffman, with Cal Wells as CEO.2007 season
Teams
Each NEXTEL Cup race has a field of 43 cars.For the first five races of 2007, the top 35 teams in owners points (not drivers' points) in 2006 earned an exemption into each race. If a driver went to a new team, he did not have a guaranteed starting spot, but his old team did, except if that new team was an exempt team. If a past champion is not driving for an exempt team (outside the top 35 in owner points), he may be eligible to use a past champions' provisional to enter the race. The provisional guarantees a spot to the most recent champion not exempt, but those who are former champions will be limited to six for the entire 2007 season.
Teams not exempt must "race" their way in during qualifying - if 47 cars are attempting to make the race, and no one is using a provisional, then there are 12 cars racing for eight spots, and the eight fastest cars will make the race. (The Daytona 500, which uses a different qualifying procedure, is the only exception to this rule, though the top 35 are still locked in.)
Starting with the sixth race in 2007, the current top 35 teams are awarded exemptions for the next race.
Full time entries
These 47 teams are expected to attempt all 36 NEXTEL Cup races. Those who need to qualify on time have their current owners points bolded.Note: Dale Jarrett has used all of his championship provisionals through the spring race at Talladega.
(*) - Has past champions provisionals.
(†) - Will run the road races this season. Terry Labonte also replaced Waltrip at Indianapolis. [1]
(x) -When Leitzinger runs the road courses, he carries over the Davis owner points to his Catipillar #23 Toyota.
(**) - On July 24th, Ginn Racing merged with DEI. The #15 car inherited the points earned by the #14 team of Ginn Racing, with the #13 team closing. All other teams below them as a result, have been advanced by one position.
Part-time entries
These cars are expected to attempt several NEXTEL Cup races, but not all 36. Because it is highly unlikely any of the part-time teams will be in the top 35 in owners' points, they will have to race their way in to all events.Rookies
- A. J. Allmendinger, #84 Red Bull Toyota (Team Red Bull)
- Paul Menard, #15 Menards Chevy (Dale Earnhardt Inc.)
- Juan Pablo Montoya, #42 Texaco / Havoline Dodge (Chip Ganassi Racing)
- David Ragan, #6 AAA Ford (Roush Fenway Racing)
- David Reutimann, #00 Domino's Pizza / Burger King Toyota (Michael Waltrip Racing)
- Regan Smith, #01 U.S. Army Chevy (DEI) §
- Jon Wood, #21 Little Debbie Ford (Wood Brothers/JTG Racing) §
Driver Standings
For full Top 12 Drivers Standings, see 2007 Chase for the NEXTEL Cup.2007 season races
All races are held in the USA. Race names are subject to change. See List of 2007 NASCAR races for a list and schedule of the 2007 season races.Budweiser Shootout
This non-points race, which involves the previous season's pole winners and past Shootout winners, was held on Saturday, February 10, 2007, at Daytona International Speedway officially kicking off Speedweeks. Two-time series champion Tony Stewart took the checkered flag, but as he did so, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. made contact with the back bumper of Elliott Sadler, causing a five-car wreck less than 1000 feet from the start/finish line.One of the biggest headlines for the Shootout was that it would be the first NEXTEL Cup race to feature Toyota, and in the draw for starting spots, Dale Jarrett, a Toyota driver, drew the pole position. However, he slid to the back within four laps of the start, and stayed there for most of the race. Brian Vickers, the other Toyota driver in the event, started fourth, and though he went back-and-forth through the field, finished eighth.
Top Ten Results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #20 | ){kind=small} Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2 | #38 | ){kind=small} David Gilliland | Ford | Robert Yates Racing |
| 3 | #2 | ){kind=small} Kurt Busch | Dodge | Penske Racing |
| 4 | #48 | Jimmie Johnson | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 5 | #29 | Kevin Harvick | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 6 | #01 | ){kind=small} Mark Martin | Chevrolet | Ginn Racing |
| 7 | #5 | Kyle Busch | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 8 | #83 | Brian Vickers | Toyota | Team Red Bull |
| 9 | #31 | ){kind=small} Jeff Burton | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 10 | #10 | Scott Riggs | Dodge | Evernham Motorsports |
Daytona 500
Qualifying and Gatorade Duel
Qualifying for the front row of the 2007 Daytona 500 took place on February 11, 2007. Robert Yates Racing swept the front row with the #38 Ford Fusion of David Gilliland winning the pole and the #88 of teammate Ricky Rudd finishing second.Rule-breaking tactics, however, swirled around the qualifying. Five teams were slapped with suspensions, fines and points deductions for illegal modifications. The hardest hit was Michael Waltrip, whose #55 team was the most harshly punished, having their race director and crew chief suspended indefinitely, fined $100,000 (US) and the docking of 100 owners and drivers points for a gelatin-like substance found in the intake manifold during inspections before the qualifying, and in a replacement manifold after qualifying. The substance was revealed by NASCAR, during the announcement of the penalties, to be an unspecified oxygenate compound that was blended with the fuel, possibly in an attempt to defeat the effect of the restrictor plate. Waltrip fired said crew chief for the unauthorized change that neither he or anyone else authorized. The #17 Matt Kenseth team of Roush Racing and the #9 Kasey Kahne team from Evernham Motorsports had their crew chiefs suspended for the first four races, fined $50,000 and had 50 driver and owner points taken away for illegal modifications discovered in post-qualifying inspections. All three teams also had their qualifying times for the pole positions disqualified, and Waltrip's original car was impounded by NASCAR, forcing him to go to a back-up auto for the first qualifying race.
Additionally, two other Evernham teams - the #10 of Scott Riggs and the #19 of Elliott Sadler - had their crew chiefs suspended for the first two races of the season, slapped with $25,000 fines and deductions of 25 owner and driver points. Unlike the other three teams, their times were allowed to stand and kept their starting positions for the qualifying doubleheader as those violations were found in pre-qualifying inspections.
Gilliland sat on the pole for the first of the Gatorade Duel races on February 15, 2007, which establishes the starting order for the Super Bowl of NASCAR Racing, while Rudd was on the point for the second race, which both aired on Speed as part of the new NASCAR TV package.
Top ten results:
Race One:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2 | #8 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. |
| 3 | #31 | Jeff Burton | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 4 | #38 | David Gilliland | Ford | Robert Yates Racing |
| 5 | #11 | Denny Hamlin | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 6 | #07 | ){kind=small} Clint Bowyer | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 7 | #1 | ){kind=small} Martin Truex Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. |
| 8 | #55 | Michael Waltrip | Toyota | Michael Waltrip Racing |
| 9 | #25 | Casey Mears | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 10 | #21 | ){kind=small} Ken Schrader | Ford | Wood Brothers/JTG Racing |
Race Two:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #24 | Jeff Gordon § | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2 | #2 | Kurt Busch | Dodge | Penske Racing |
| 3 | #40 | David Stremme | Dodge | Chip Ganassi Racing |
| 4 | #5 | Kyle Busch | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 5 | #17 | ){kind=small} Matt Kenseth | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 6 | #18 | J.J. Yeley | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 7 | #99 | Carl Edwards | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 8 | #12 | Ryan Newman | Dodge | Penske Racing |
| 9 | #13 | ){kind=small} Joe Nemechek | Chevrolet | Ginn Racing |
| 10 | #96 | Tony Raines | Chevrolet | Hall of Fame Racing |
NOTE: First race was extended by three laps (157.5 miles) due to green-white-checker finish.
§ — During post-race inspection, it was discovered that Jeff Gordon's car was one inch too low due to misaligned bolts on a shock absorber. Gordon would keep the win, but had to start 42nd in the Daytona 500.
The race
The race was hotly contested by many, with many stories abound. From Toyota attempting to emotionally rebound after Michael Waltrip's loss of not only his crew chief and VP of Competition, but also losing 100 driver and owner points. Other stories were Jeff Gordon's disqualification after winning his Gatorade Duel, and Tony Stewart's Speedweeks domination, attempting to win the Bud Shootout, the Duel, and the Daytona 500. The first few laps were incident free except for a spin by road racing veteran Boris Said. The race was dominated by Tony Stewart and Kurt Busch. Both combined for a total of 130 of 200 laps. However, with just under a quarter of the laps to go, Tony got loose in Turn 4 while Kurt was unable to avoid Stewart and turned him into the wall in a crash that looked like the one that killed Dale Earnhardt in 2001, exactly six years to that tragic date. From that point on, it was a game of survival of the fastest as defending race winner Jimmie Johnson, outside polesitter Ricky Rudd, and fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. were taken out in incidents throughout the day. A red flag was brought out in a crash involving Jamie McMurray, Rudd, and Junior. At the time of the flag, Mark Martin, who had not won the Great American Race in 22 tries, was in the lead with his ex-teammates behind him. On the restart, everyone attempted to pass Mark on the low line, but he successfully blocked. However, charging up the outside was Kevin Harvick who came from 34th to take the lead heading into the fourth turn. However, the Big One would finally occur on the last lap as Kyle Busch hit the apron and spun, causing a chain reaction crash. Despite the incidents, NASCAR officials did not freeze the field and let Harvick and Martin duke it out in the last hundred yards. In one of the closest 500s since the inaugural in 1959, Kevin Harvick passed Mark Martin to the stripe by 0.020 seconds, becoming the 31st different winner of the Great American Race.Top ten results (202 laps/505 miles due to green-white-checkered rule.)
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #29 | Kevin Harvick | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 2 | #01 | Mark Martin | Chevrolet | Ginn Racing |
| 3 | #31 | Jeff Burton | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 4 | #09 | Mike Wallace | Chevrolet | Phoenix Racing |
| 5 | #6 | David Ragan (R) | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 6 | #19 | Elliott Sadler | Dodge | Evernham Motorsports |
| 7 | #9 | Kasey Kahne | Dodge | Evernham Motorsports |
| 8 | #38 | David Gilliland | Ford | Robert Yates Racing |
| 9 | #13 | Joe Nemechek | Chevrolet | Ginn Racing |
| 10 | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
Failed to qualify:
- Duel Race #1:Mike Bliss (#49), Kenny Wallace (#78), Stanton Barrett (#30), Bill Elliott (#37), Ward Burton (#4), Brandon Whitt (#72), A. J. Allmendinger (#84), James Hylton (#58), Jeremy Mayfield (#36)
- Duel Race #2:Mike Skinner (#23), Brian Vickers (#83), Frank Kimmel (#71), Derrike Cope (#74), Kevin Lepage (#34), Regan Smith (#39), Kirk Shelmerdine (#27), Paul Menard (#15), Eric McClure (#04).
Auto Club 500
Top ten results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #17 | Matt Kenseth | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 2. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 3. | #48 | Jimmie Johnson | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 4. | #31 | Jeff Burton | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 5. | #01 | Mark Martin | Chevrolet | Ginn Racing |
| 6. | #07 | Clint Bowyer | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 7. | #2 | Kurt Busch | Dodge | Penske Racing South |
| 8. | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 9. | #5 | Kyle Busch | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 10. | #83 | Brian Vickers | Toyota | Team Red Bull |
Failed to qualify: Michael Waltrip (#55), Ward Burton (#4), Jeremy Mayfield (#36), A. J. Allmendinger (#84), Robert Cline (#08), Brandon Whitt (#72), Mike Bliss (#49), Kenny Wallace (#78), Kevin Lepage (#34)
UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
Top ten results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #48 | Jimmie Johnson | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 3. | #11 | Denny Hamlin | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 4. | #17 | Matt Kenseth | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 5. | #01 | Mark Martin | Chevrolet | Ginn Racing |
| 6. | #99 | Carl Edwards | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 7. | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 8. | #12 | Ryan Newman | Dodge | Penske Racing South |
| 9. | #5 | Kyle Busch | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 10. | #26 | Jamie McMurray | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
Failed to qualify: A.J. Allmendinger (#84), Mike Bliss (#49), John Andretti (#37), Brian Vickers (#83), David Reutimann (#00), Jeremy Mayfield (#36), Brandon Whitt (#72), Kevin Lepage (#34), Robert Cline (#08), Michael Waltrip (#55), Ken Schrader (#47).
NOTE: Regan Smith was to have qualified in the #39 car, but the car was withdrawn prior to qualifying.
Kobalt Tools 500
Top ten results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #48 | Jimmie Johnson | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2. | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 3. | #17 | Matt Kenseth | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 4. | #31 | Jeff Burton | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 5. | #42 | ){kind=small} Juan Pablo Montoya (R) | Dodge | Chip Ganassi Racing |
| 6. | #07 | Clint Bowyer | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 7. | #99 | Carl Edwards | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 8. | #1 | Martin Truex Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. |
| 9. | #41 | Reed Sorenson | Dodge | Chip Ganassi Racing |
| 10. | #01 | Mark Martin | Chevrolet | Ginn Racing |
Failed to qualify: Scott Wimmer (#33), Ward Burton (#4), John Andretti (#37), Michael Waltrip (#55), Kenny Wallace (#78), Kevin Lepage (#34), Jeremy Mayfield (#36), A. J. Allmendinger (#84)
Food City 500
Jeff Gordon won the first CoT Pole Position in NASCAR history, but this race was the first race without Joe Nemechek participating in five years as he failed to qualify on speed as his #13 Ginn Racing team missed the show. However, Jeremy Mayfield (Bill Davis Racing #36) and A.J. Allmendinger (Team Red Bull #84) both started their first race of the season.
Top ten results: (504 laps/252 miles due to green-white-checkered rule.)
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #5 | Kyle Busch | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2. | #31 | Jeff Burton | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 3. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 4. | #29 | Kevin Harvick | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 5. | #16 | Greg Biffle | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 6. | #66 | Jeff Green | Chevrolet | Haas CNC Racing |
| 7. | #8 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. |
| 8. | #07 | Clint Bowyer | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 9. | #26 | Jamie McMurray | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 10. | #25 | Casey Mears | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
Goody's Cool Orange 500
Top ten results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #48 | Jimmie Johnson | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 3. | #11 | Denny Hamlin | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 4. | #5 | Kyle Busch | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 5. | #8 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. |
| 6. | #31 | Jeff Burton | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 7. | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 8. | #10 | Scott Riggs | Dodge | Evernham Motorsports |
| 9. | #26 | Jamie McMurray | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 10. | #17 | Matt Kenseth | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
Failed to qualify: Michael Waltrip (#55), Paul Menard (#15), Kenny Wallace (#78), Kevin Lepage (#34), Brian Vickers (#83), Ward Burton (#4)
Samsung 500
Top ten results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #31 | Jeff Burton | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 2. | #17 | Matt Kenseth | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 3. | #01 | Mark Martin | Chevrolet | Ginn Racing |
| 4. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 5. | #26 | Jamie McMurray | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 6. | #16 | Greg Biffle | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 7. | #1 | Martin Truex Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. |
| 8. | #42 | Juan Montoya (R) | Dodge | Chip Ganassi Racing |
| 9. | #11 | Denny Hamlin | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 10. | #40 | David Stremme | Dodge | Chip Ganassi Racing |
Failed to make race as qualifying was cancelled due to rain: David Reutimann (#00), Jeremy Mayfield (#36), John Andretti (#37), A. J. Allmendinger (#84), Michael Waltrip (#55), Ward Burton (#4), Kevin Lepage (#34), Scott Wimmer (#33)
Subway Fresh Fit 500
Top ten results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2. | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 3. | #11 | Denny Hamlin | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 4. | #48 | Jimmie Johnson | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 5. | #17 | Matt Kenseth | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 6. | #66 | Jeff Green | Chevrolet | Haas CNC Racing |
| 7. | #5 | Kyle Busch | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 8. | #43 | ){kind=small} Bobby Labonte | Dodge | Petty Enterprises |
| 9. | #70 | Johnny Sauter | Chevrolet | Haas CNC Racing |
| 10. | #29 | Kevin Harvick | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
Failed to qualify: Jeremy Mayfield (#36), Michael Waltrip (#55), John Andretti (#37), Brian Vickers (#83), A. J. Allmendinger (#84), Mike Bliss (#49), Brandon Ash (#02)
Aaron's 499
Top ten results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2. | #48 | Jimmie Johnson | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 3. | #2 | Kurt Busch | Dodge | Penske Racing |
| 4. | #38 | David Gilliland | Ford | Robert Yates Racing |
| 5. | #26 | Jamie McMurray | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 6. | #29 | Kevin Harvick | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 7. | #8 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. |
| 8. | #40 | David Stremme | Dodge | Chip Ganassi Racing |
| 9. | #12 | Ryan Newman | Dodge | Penske Racing |
| 10. | #1 | Martin Truex Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. |
Failed to qualify: Michael Waltrip (#55), Brian Vickers (#83), Dave Blaney (#22), A. J. Allmendinger (#84), Ken Schrader (#21), Mike Wallace (#09), Kevin Lepage (#34), John Andretti (#37), Mike Bliss (#49)
Crown Royal Presents The Jim Stewart 400
Top ten results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #48 | Jimmie Johnson | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2. | #5 | Kyle Busch | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 3. | #11 | Denny Hamlin | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 4. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 5. | #2 | Kurt Busch | Dodge | Penske Racing |
| 6. | #12 | Ryan Newman | Dodge | Penske Racing |
| 7. | #29 | Kevin Harvick | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 8. | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 9. | #07 | Clint Bowyer | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 10. | #17 | Matt Kenseth | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
Failed to qualify: Brian Vickers (#83), Michael Waltrip (#55), Jeremy Mayfield (#36), Ken Schrader (#21), Dale Jarrett (#44), Kevin Lepage (#37), Mike Bliss (#49)
Dodge Avenger 500
The race marked the 50th anniversary of the first Rebel 300, run on Confederate Memorial Day weekend. Ironically, like the inaugural Rebel exactly 50 years to the date of the rescheduled date, the 51st running of the "Rebel" was postponed because of rain itself. Unlike 1957, when Darlington Raceway president Bob Colvin was fined for racing on Sunday, a violation of South Carolina Blue laws at that time, current regulations permit Sunday racing provided (1) the race was scheduled for greater than 250 miles or (2) if the race start was later than 1:30 PM. The 501.367 mile distance made the race legal on Sunday.
(The September 1983 Busch Series race at Darlington, held on a Sunday as the Southern 500 was held on Monday, was 250 miles because of the law. All other races at the track have been 200 miles on Friday or Saturday.)
Despite radiator problems, Jeff Gordon won his second 500, his first since 1996. (Gordon won a record-tying five Mountain Dew Southern 500's, his most for any major, part of NASCAR's Grand Slam, was removed from the schedule because of a lawsuit.)
This was also the first daytime race at Darlington since the Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 in March 2004.
Following the race, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. had been docked 100 drivers points, his owner, Teresa Earhardt (his stepmother) had 100 owners points taken away from the #8 team and was fined $100,000 and crew chief Tony Eury, Jr. was suspended until July 4th for illegal bolts on the wing of the Chevy Impala Car of Tomorrow.
Top ten results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2. | #11 | Denny Hamlin | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 3. | #48 | Jimmie Johnson | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 4. | #12 | Ryan Newman | Dodge | Penske Racing |
| 5. | #99 | Carl Edwards | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 6. | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 7. | #17 | Matt Kenseth | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 8. | #8 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt Incorporated |
| 9. | #07 | Clint Bowyer | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 10. | #31 | Jeff Burton | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
Failed to qualify: Jeremy Mayfield (#36), Ward Burton (#4), Mike Bliss (#49), Michael Waltrip (#55), Dale Jarrett (#44), Scott Riggs (#10)
NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge
Top Ten Results
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #29 | Kevin Harvick | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 2 | #48 | Jimmie Johnson | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 3 | #01 | Mark Martin | Chevrolet | Ginn Racing |
| 4 | #31 | Jeff Burton | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 5 | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 6 | #70 | Johnny Sauter | Chevrolet | Haas CNC Racing |
| 7 | #17 | Matt Kenseth | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 8 | #12 | Ryan Newman | Dodge | Penske Racing South |
| 9 | #8 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt Inc. |
| 10 | #1 | Martin Truex, Jr | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt Inc. |
Coca-Cola 600
The "first phase" of the 600 was wild and crazy, with two cautions involving 21 cars in all. FOX commentator Darrell Waltrip even said that the race had a higher attrition rate than Bristol.The first wreck saw five-time Lowe's winner Jimmie Johnson lose his tire tread and start a multi car pileup behind him. The second crash was more spectacular. The car of Tony Raines got loose and turned the car of Jeff Gordon into the grass. As Gordon came back across the track, the oncoming car of A.J. Allmendinger hit the right side door, jacking Gordon's car off the ground. Penske's dominance of the day would end in the night with a crash by Kurt Busch and a blown engine from Newman. Toyota, who had been struggling through the first third of the season, had only lead a total of 15 laps. However, not only did both of Team Red Bull's cars make the race, but Brian Vickers carried the day for the manufacturer, leading 72 laps before power steering problems hit, but rallied for the marquee's first top five in NEXTEL Cup competition. Somehow, in the end, the longest race of the season would come down to who could go the longest on 18¾ gallons of fuel. Casey Mears, who had not won in 154 previous attempts, snapped his losing streak and joined teammate Jeff Gordon on the list of first time winners of the Coke 600. Mears went straight to Victory Lane after running out of fuel after crossing the finish line, leaving none to do a post-race burnout or "doughnuts".
Top ten results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #25 | Casey Mears | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2. | #18 | J.J. Yeley | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 3. | #45 | Kyle Petty | Dodge | Petty Enterprises |
| 4. | #41 | Reed Sorenson | Dodge | Chip Ganassi Racing |
| 5. | #83 | Brian Vickers | Toyota | Team Red Bull |
| 6. | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 7. | #88 | Ricky Rudd | Ford | Robert Yates Racing |
| 8. | #8 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt Incorporated |
| 9. | #11 | Denny Hamlin | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 10. | #48 | Jimmie Johnson | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
Failed to qualify: Paul Menard (#15), Michael Waltrip (#55), Ward Burton (#4), Kevin Lepage (#37), Mike Bliss (#49), David Reutimann (#00)
Autism Speaks 400 presented by Visa
The Autism Speaks 400 presented by Visa, the thirteenth race of the season, was held at Dover International Speedway on June 4, 2007 following postponement due to rain. Ryan Newman won his second consecutive pole. This was the sixth race to feature the Car of Tomorrow, as well as the last race broadcast by FOX in 2007. The race also serves as the halfway mark for the battle for entry into the 2007 Chase for the Nextel Cup. This race also marked the first time since Daytona that Michael Waltrip raced on Sunday, or because of the rainout, a Monday. In a twist of irony, Waltrip's teammate, David Reutimann, who had out qualified or bumped his boss from the field many times before, failed to qualify for his second consecutive race. Martin Truex Jr. won his first NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race, leading 216 of the 400 laps. The race was also noted for the announcement during the race that Bill France, Jr. peacefully passed on earlier that afternoon. It was the last race of the season to be broadcast on FOX.
Top ten results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #1 | Martin Truex Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt Incorporated |
| 2. | #12 | Ryan Newman | Dodge | Penske Racing South |
| 3. | #99 | Carl Edwards | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 4. | #11 | Denny Hamlin | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 5. | #17 | Matt Kenseth | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 6. | #16 | Greg Biffle | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 7. | #01 | Mark Martin | Chevrolet | Ginn Racing |
| 8. | #07 | Clint Bowyer | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 9. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 10. | #7 | Robby Gordon | Ford | Robby Gordon Motorsports |
Failed to qualify: Dave Blaney (#22), Paul Menard (#15), Kenny Wallace (#78), David Reutimann (#00), Mike Bliss (#49), Kevin Lepage (#37).
Pocono 500
Top ten results: (Race ended after 106 laps due to darkness and rain)
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2. | #12 | Ryan Newman | Dodge | Penske Racing |
| 3. | #1 | Martin Truex Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt Inc. |
| 4. | #25 | Casey Mears | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 5. | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 6. | #11 | Denny Hamlin | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 7. | #01 | Mark Martin | Chevrolet | Ginn Racing |
| 8. | #5 | Kyle Busch | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 9. | #17 | Matt Kenseth | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 10. | #07 | Clint Bowyer | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
Failed to Qualify: Michael Waltrip (#55), Kenny Wallace (#78), Jeremy Mayfield (#36), Kevin Lepage (#37), Dale Jarrett (#44), Mike Bliss (#49)
Citizens Bank 400
Top ten results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #99 | Carl Edwards | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 2. | #1 | Martin Truex Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. |
| 3. | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 4. | #25 | Casey Mears | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 5. | #8 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. |
| 6. | #5 | Kyle Busch | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 7. | #29 | Kevin Harvick | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 8. | #26 | Jamie McMurray | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 9. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 10. | #55 | Michael Waltrip | Toyota | Michael Waltrip Racing |
Failed to Qualify: Dale Jarrett (#44), Ward Burton (#4), Jeremy Mayfield (#36), Mike Bliss (#49), Kevin Lepage (#37), Kenny Wallace (#78)
Toyota/Save Mart 350
- #00 P. J. Jones instead of David Reutimann
- #36 (entered as #23) Butch Leitzinger instead of Jeremy Mayfield
- #37 Brian Simo instead of Kevin Lepage (failed to make race)
- #49 Klaus Graf instead of Mike Bliss (failed to make race)
- #55 Terry Labonte instead of Michael Waltrip
- #96 Ron Fellows instead of Tony Raines
- #60 Boris Said
- #91 Marc Goossens
Top ten results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #42 | Juan Pablo Montoya (R) | Dodge | Chip Ganassi Racing |
| 2. | #29 | Kevin Harvick | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 3. | #31 | Jeff Burton | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 4. | #07 | Clint Bowyer | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 5. | #16 | Greg Biffle | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 6. | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 7. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 8. | #5 | Kyle Busch | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 9. | #60 | Boris Said | Ford | No Fear Racing |
| 10. | #11 | Denny Hamlin | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
Failed to qualify: Ward Burton (#4), Brian Vickers (#83), A.J. Allmendinger (#84), Kenny Wallace (#78), Scott Riggs (#10), Klaus Graf (#49), Brandon Ash (#02), Brian Simo (#37), Paul Menard (#15)
Lenox Industrial Tools 300
Top ten results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #11 | Denny Hamlin | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 3. | #1 | Martin Truex Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt Incorporated |
| 4. | #8 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt Incorporated |
| 5. | #48 | Jimmie Johnson | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 6. | #66 | Jeff Green | Chevrolet | Haas CNC Racing |
| 7. | #31 | Jeff Burton | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 8. | #29 | Kevin Harvick | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 9. | #17 | Matt Kenseth | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 10. | #12 | Ryan Newman | Dodge | Penske Racing |
Failed to qualify: Michael Waltrip (#55), Chad Chaffin (#49)*, A.J. Allmendinger (#84), Kenny Wallace (#78), Scott Riggs (#10), Dale Jarrett (#44).
* — Shortly after qualifying, the #83 Red Bull Toyota driven by Brian Vickers was disqualified in post-qualifying inspection for being too low in the front valence and its' qualifying time was disallowed. Chaffin took Vickers' place in the starting lineup. Following the race, the cars of Kyle Busch and Johnny Sauter were found to also be too low in post-race inspection. NASCAR confiscated the cars and penalized both teams 25 driver & owner points, fined each crew chief $25,000 and placed their respective crew chiefs on probation until Sept. 19th, after the next New Hampshire race.
Pepsi 400
The biggest news to come out of this race was qualifying. Boris Said in the #60 Ford was the fastest, but a rainstorm stopped the process, and under NASCAR rules, all cars must make a qualifying attempt before it is made official. Six other cars not in the top 35 in owners' points were following Said, but Jeff Gordon would be on the pole as time trials were rained out, and the field was set by the NASCAR rulebook based on owner points.
The race itself featured many twists and turns. Tony Stewart, Denny Hamlin, and Dale Earnhardt Jr., some of the race favorites, were taken out early in a wreck. Eventually, Jamie McMurray, suffering a 166 race winless slump (since October 2002 at Lowe's Motor Speedway), overcame a black flag penalty in the race and broke through to record his second career victory by only .005 seconds over Kyle Busch, becoming tied for the second closest finish in NASCAR history, the closest coming in 2003 when Ricky Craven edged Kurt Busch at Darlington Raceway by .002 seconds.
Top ten results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #26 | Jamie McMurray | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 2. | #5 | Kyle Busch | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 3. | #2 | Kurt Busch | Dodge | Penske Racing |
| 4. | #99 | Carl Edwards | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 5. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 6. | #16 | Greg Biffle | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 7. | #07 | Clint Bowyer | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 8. | #17 | Matt Kenseth | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 9. | #9 | Kasey Kahne | Dodge | Evernham Motorsports |
| 10. | #48 | Jimmie Johnson | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
Failed to make race as qualifying was cancelled due to rain while in progress: Jeremy Mayfield (#36), A.J. Allmendinger (#84), Larry Foyt (#49), Michael Waltrip (#55), Kevin Lepage (#37), Ward Burton (#4), Boris Said (#60), Mike Wallace (#09), Eric McClure (#04), Kirk Shelmerdine (#27)
USG Sheetrock 400
Top ten results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2. | #17 | Matt Kenseth | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 3. | #99 | Carl Edwards | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 4. | #29 | Kevin Harvick | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 5. | #25 | Casey Mears | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 6. | #2 | Kurt Busch | Dodge | Penske Racing |
| 7. | #31 | Jeff Burton | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 8. | #12 | Ryan Newman | Dodge | Penske Racing |
| 9. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 10. | #07 | Clint Bowyer | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
Failed to Qualify: Scott Riggs (#10), Kevin Lepage (#37), Dale Jarrett (#44), Kenny Wallace (#78), Brian Vickers, (#83) A.J. Allmendinger (#84)
Allstate 400 at The Brickyard
Top ten results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2. | #42 | Juan Pablo Montoya (R) | Dodge | Chip Ganassi Racing |
| 3. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 4. | #5 | Kyle Busch | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 5. | #41 | Reed Sorenson | Dodge | Chip Ganassi Racing |
| 6. | #01 | Mark Martin | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. |
| 7. | #29 | Kevin Harvick | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 8. | #31 | Jeff Burton | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 9. | #22 | Dave Blaney | Toyota | Bill Davis Racing |
| 10. | #17 | Matt Kenseth | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
Failed to Qualify: Joe Nemechek (#08), A.J. Allmendinger (#84), Kevin Lepage (#37), Dale Jarrett (#44), Jeremy Mayfield (#36), Kenny Wallace (#78)
NOTE: Following the race, in a post-race interview that aired on the Speedway Public Address System and on ESPN, Stewart said that "this one is for everyone in the stands who pull for me and have to take all the bull
from everyone else." On July 31, Stewart was fined $25,000 and both the driver and team owner Joe Gibbs were docked 25 points.
Pennsylvania 500
Top ten results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #2 | Kurt Busch | Dodge | Penske Racing South |
| 2. | #8 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. |
| 3. | #11 | Denny Hamlin | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 4. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 5. | #48 | Jimmie Johnson | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 6. | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 7. | #12 | Ryan Newman | Dodge | Penske Racing South |
| 8. | #07 | Clint Bowyer | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 9. | #01 | Mark Martin | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. |
| 10. | #25 | Casey Mears | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
Failed to qualify: Mike Bliss (#49), Kevin Lepage (#37), Kenny Wallace (#78), A.J. Allmendinger (#84).
Jeff Gordon became the first driver to clinch a spot in the 2007 Chase for the NEXTEL Cup.
Centurion Boats at the Glen
The twenty-second race of the season, the Centurion Boats at the Glen, was held at Watkins Glen International on August 12, 2007. This was the ninth race to feature the Car of Tomorrow, and was the second and final road course race of the season.
As this was a road course race, the following driver changes were made:
- •#00 (P. J. Jones instead of David Reutiman).
- •#10 (Patrick Carpentier instead of Scott Riggs).
- •#37 (Brian Simo instead of Kevin Lepage; failed to make field).
- •#49 (Klaus Graf instead of Mike Bliss; failed to make field).
- •#55 (Terry Labonte instead of owner Michael Waltrip).
- •#96 (Ron Fellows instead of Tony Raines).
In the race, Jeff Gordon, who had been given the pole position due the cancellation of qualifying due to rain, led the most laps, but Tony Stewart, who was in the lead when he spun out heading into Turn One on Lap 45 of the 90-lap event, capitalized on the same error by Jeff Gordon with two laps remaining and wins his third race out of the last four. The race though was marred by an incident started by Martin Truex, Jr. when he tapped Juan Pablo Montoya which chain reacted into Kevin Harvick and sent both Montoya and Harvick into a spin and a subsequent multi-car pileup which required a red flag. Both Montoya and Harvick then got out of their cars and had a shoving match.
Top ten results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2. | #11 | Denny Hamlin | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 3. | #48 | Jimmie Johnson | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 4. | #96 | ){kind=small} Ron Fellows | Chevrolet | Hall of Fame Racing |
| 5. | #7 | Robby Gordon | Ford | Robby Gordon Motorsports |
| 6. | #1 | Martin Truex Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. |
| 7. | #5 | Kyle Busch | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 8. | #99 | Carl Edwards | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 9. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 10. | #16 | Greg Biffle | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
Failed to make race due to cancellation of qualifying due to rain: Marcos Ambrose (#77), A.J. Allmendinger (#84), Ward Burton (#4), Klaus Graf (#49), Boris Said (#60)*, Brian Simo (#37).
* - It was announced on Saturday (August 11), that Said would replace Bill Elliott in the #21 Wood Brothers/JTG Ford.
3M Performance 400
Top ten results: (Race extended to 406 miles due to green-white-checkers finish.)
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #2 | Kurt Busch | Dodge | Penske Racing |
| 2. | #1 | Martin Truex Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. |
| 3. | #48 | Jimmie Johnson | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 4. | #17 | Matt Kenseth | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 5. | #11 | Denny Hamlin | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 6. | #22 | Dave Blaney | Toyota | Bill Davis Racing |
| 7. | #99 | Carl Edwards | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 8. | #83 | Brian Vickers | Toyota | Team Red Bull |
| 9. | #43 | Bobby Labonte | Dodge | Petty Enterprises |
| 10. | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
Failed to qualify: Jeremy Mayfield (#36) , Dale Jarrett (#44), Scott Wimmer (#78), A.J. Allmendinger (#84), Kevin Lepage (#37)
As a result of his fifth-place finish, Denny Hamlin became the second driver to clinch a position in the Chase For The NEXTEL Cup.
Sharpie 500
In addition, by starting this race, Matt Kenseth clinched a spot in the Chase for the NEXTEL Cup. Edwards and Tony Stewart also wrapped up spots in the Chase with Edwards win and Stewart's 4th place finish.
Top ten results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #99 | Carl Edwards | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 2. | #9 | Kasey Kahne | Dodge | Gillett Evernham Motorsports |
| 3. | #07 | Clint Bowyer | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 4. | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 5. | #8 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt Incorporated |
| 6. | #2 | Kurt Busch | Dodge | Penske Racing |
| 7. | #12 | Ryan Newman | Dodge | Penske Racing |
| 8. | #43 | Bobby Labonte | Dodge | Petty Enterprises |
| 9. | #5 | Kyle Busch | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 10. | #16 | Greg Biffle | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
Failed to qualify: David Reutimann (#00), Sterling Marlin (#78), Brian Vickers (#83), Kevin Lepage (#37), Stanton Barrett (#34).
Sharp AQUOS 500
Top ten results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #48 | Jimmie Johnson | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2. | #99 | Carl Edwards | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 3. | #5 | Kyle Busch | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 4. | #31 | Jeff Burton | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 5. | #8 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt Incorporated |
| 6. | #1 | Martin Truex Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt Incorporated |
| 7. | #17 | Matt Kenseth | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 8. | #83 | Brian Vickers | Toyota | Team Red Bull |
| 9. | #2 | Kurt Busch | Dodge | Penske Racing |
| 10. | #9 | Kasey Kahne | Dodge | Gillett Evernham Motorsports |
Failed to qualify: Scott Riggs (#10), Ward Burton (#4), Dale Jarrett (#44).
Chevy Rock & Roll 400
Top Ten Results:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #48 | Jimmie Johnson | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2 | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 3 | #6 | David Ragan (R) | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 4 | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 5 | #70 | Johnny Sauter | Chevrolet | Haas CNC Racing |
| 6 | #11 | Denny Hamlin | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 7 | #29 | Kevin Harvick | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 8 | #9 | Kasey Kahne | Dodge | Gillett Evernham Motorsports |
| 9 | #2 | Kurt Busch | Dodge | Penske Racing |
| 10 | #18 | J.J. Yeley | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
Failed to qualify: Kevin Lepage (#37), Ward Burton (#4), Jeremy Mayfield (#36), Michael Waltrip (#55).
Chase for the Nextel Cup
Sylvania 300
All 43 cars that started the race finished, the first time since 1996 every car starting the race finished.
Top Ten Results: (NOTE: Chase drivers are in bold italics.)
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #07 | Clint Bowyer | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 2. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 3. | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 4. | #5 | Kyle Busch | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 5. | #1 | Martin Truex Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt Incorporated |
| 6. | #48 | Jimmie Johnson | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 7. | #17 | Matt Kenseth | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 8. | #25 | Casey Mears | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 9. | #12 | Ryan Newman | Dodge | Penske Racing |
| 10. | #18 | J.J. Yeley | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
° - NOTE: John Andretti (#49) had qualified, but failed post-qualifying inspection, and his starting spot was given to Said.
Dodge Dealers 400
Top Ten Results: (NOTE: Chase drivers are in bold italics.)
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #99 | Carl Edwards | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 2. | #16 | Greg Biffle | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 3. | #8 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt Incorporated |
| 4. | #01 | Mark Martin | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt Incorporated |
| 5. | #5 | Kyle Busch | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 6. | #25 | Casey Mears | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 7. | #31 | Jeff Burton | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 8. | #26 | Jamie McMurray | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 9. | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 10. | #42 | Juan Montoya (R) | Dodge | Chip Ganassi Racing |
Failed to qualify: Ward Burton (#4), Scott Wimmer (#33), Sam Hornish Jr. (#06), Kevin Lepage (#37), Dave Blaney (#22), Jeremy Mayfield (#36).
LifeLock 400
Top Ten Results: (NOTE: Chase drivers are in bold italics. Race shortened to 210 laps due to rain and darkness.)
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #16 | Greg Biffle | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 2. | #07 | Clint Bowyer | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 3. | #48 | Jimmie Johnson | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 4. | #25 | Casey Mears | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 5. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 6. | #29 | Kevin Harvick | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 7. | #41 | Reed Sorenson | Dodge | Chip Ganassi Racing |
| 8. | #19 | Elliott Sadler | Dodge | Gillett Evernham Motorsports |
| 9. | #9 | Kasey Kahne | Dodge | Gillett Evernham Motorsports |
| 10. | #8 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | Chevrolet | Dale Earnhardt Incorporated |
Failed to qualify: A. J. Allmendinger (#84); Brian Vickers (#83); Jon Wood (#47); Ward Burton (#4).
UAW-Ford 500
Jeff Gordon earned his 80th career victory and the points lead with a last lap charge on teammate Jimmie Johnson, sweeping both Talladega races of the season and bringing his total victories at the track to six. Third-placed Dave Blaney gave Toyota their best finish of the season to date.
Top Ten Results: (NOTE: Chase drivers are in bold italics.)
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2. | #48 | Jimmie Johnson | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 3. | #22 | Dave Blaney | Toyota | Bill Davis Racing |
| 4. | #11 | Denny Hamlin | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 5. | #12 | Ryan Newman | Dodge | Penske Racing |
| 6. | #25 | Casey Mears | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 7. | #2 | Kurt Busch | Dodge | Penske Racing |
| 8. | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 9. | #96 | Tony Raines | Chevrolet | Hall of Fame Racing |
| 10. | #41 | Reed Sorenson | Dodge | Chip Ganassi Racing |
Failed to qualify: Ward Burton (#4), A.J. Allmendinger (#84), Sam Hornish Jr. (#06), Kevin Lepage (#37), Boris Said (#60), Jeremy Mayfield (#36), Sterling Marlin (#09), Scott Riggs (#10).
Bank of America 500
Failed to qualify: Sam Hornish Jr. (#06), Carl Long (#08), Kirk Shelmerdine (#27), Dale Jarrett (#44), Joe Nemechek (#78), Brian Vickers (#83).
Top Ten Results: (NOTE: Chase drivers are in bold italics.)
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | #24 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2. | #07 | Clint Bowyer | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 3. | #5 | Kyle Busch | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 4. | #31 | Jeff Burton | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing |
| 5. | #99 | Carl Edwards | Ford | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 6. | #22 | Dave Blaney | Toyota | Bill Davis Racing |
| 7. | #20 | Tony Stewart | Chevrolet | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 8. | #9 | Kasey Kahne | Dodge | Gillett Evernham Motorsports |
| 9. | #40 | David Stremme | Dodge | Chip Ganassi Racing |
| 10. | #55 | Michael Waltrip | Toyota | Michael Waltrip Racing |
Subway 500
Failed to Qualify: #06-Sam Hornish Jr., #36-Jeremy Mayfield, #37-Kevin Lepage, #78-Joe Nemechek, #83-Brian Vickers
Pep Boys Auto 500
Dickies 500
Checker Auto Parts 500 presented by Pennzoil
Ford 400
Television Coverage
The 2007 season marks the start of a new television package. The contracts are for eight seasons, running until 2014. NBC and FX both egressed after the 2006 season, and ESPN and ABC have returned after a six-year absence, with ESPN last broadcasting the series' NAPA 500 from Atlanta in November of 2000, and ABC telecasting the Brickyard 400 in August of that same year.FOX
FOX carried the first part of the season beginning with Speedweeks at Daytona, and continued coverage up through the June race held at the Dover International Speedway, with Fox-owned Speed Channel carrying the Gatorade Duel At Daytona qualifying races and the NEXTEL All-Star Challenge/NEXTEL Open doubleheader. Mike Joy, Larry McReynolds, and Darrell Waltrip returned to the broadcast booth for FOX. FOX also carried two Craftsman Truck Series races March 31 and May 26, with Speed carrying the remainder of the series.TNT
TNT covered six mid-season races in June and July dubbed the "NASCAR Summer Series" including the Pepsi 400. The commentators include current announcers Bill Weber and Wally Dallenbach. Kyle Petty replaced Benny Parsons, and also drove and did commentary from his car during the June 24 race at Sonoma, which turned out at the outset of the race to be rather embarrassing as he uttered "the f-bomb" in a replay of how he was involved in an accident. Petty is driving a part-time schedule in 2007, as Chad McCumbee took over Petty's #45 car in the June Pocono race, and John Andretti, who drove the #43 car for Petty Enterprises, and won a race with them at Martinsville in 1999, is driving in the remaining races except for Sonoma. TNT used Hinder's cover of the Steppenwolf classic rock anthem "Born to Be Wild" as part of their race broadcast.ESPN/ABC
ESPN and ABC are carrying all races beginning with the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard in late July on ESPN running up through the Labor Day weekend race at California and ABC picking up their part of the package with the final pre-chase race at Richmond and the entire Chase for the NEXTEL Cup. The commentators are Jerry Punch and Rusty Wallace. Punch last worked for the network as a pit reporter on IRL events such as the Indianapolis 500, and has also filled in on the play-by-play of NASCAR races prior to 2001, mostly during coverage of NASCAR Busch Series races, which ESPN2 and ABC will carry full time starting in 2007. Wallace is the 1989 NASCAR Cup Series champion. They have been joined by newcomer Andy Petree, a former team owner and Dale Earnhardt's crew chief in 1993 and 1994. Brent Musburger and Suzy Kolber serve as the hosts on both ESPN and ABC. Rock group Aerosmith kicks off each broadcast with a live version of their big 1970s FM hit "Back in the Saddle" that was filmed in concert in Las Vegas.Et cetera
Test schedule
In 2006, NASCAR instituted a new track testing policy that set a schedule for when and where NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series tests were conducted. These scheduled tests are the only opportunities that the NNCS teams will have to test their cars at NNCS tracks.The testing issue has become a controversy because teams, especially Chevrolet teams, have been testing their cars at various non-NNCS tracks listed below in the "Notes" section. All test reports are being telecast on SPEED.
| Date | Venue | Rain Date | Track | TV Times | Type of car |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 8 - 10 | Daytona International Speedway* | January 11 | 2.5 mi.; Tri-Oval | 7PM | Standard / CoT |
| January 15 - 17 | Daytona International Speedway** | January 18 | 2.5 mi.; Tri-Oval | 6:30 PM | Standard / CoT |
| January 29 & 30 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | January 31 | 1.5 mi.; Quad-Oval | 7 PM | Standard / CoT |
| February 28? | Bristol Motor Speedway | None | 0.533 mi.; Oval | 7 PM | CoT |
| April 3 & 4 | Richmond International Raceway | April 5 | 0.75 mi.; D-shaped Oval | None | CoT |
| May 7 & 8 | Lowe's Motor Speedway | May 9 | 1.5 mi.; Quad-Oval | None | Standard |
| September 10 & 11 | Talladega Superspeedway | September 12 | 2.66 mi.; Tri-Oval | None | CoT |
| October 30 & 31 | Atlanta Motor Speedway | November 1 | 1.54 mi.; quad-oval | CoT |
(**) - Odd numbered finishers in the 2006 NEXTEL Cup standings.
(≈) - Only one day was used as this was extended by NASCAR to three sessions due to an oncoming rainstorm on March 1st.
CoT — Car of Tomorrow.
Notes: The scheduled tests for Dover on May 14-15 were cancelled due to the rainout of the Dodge Avenger 500 from May 12 to May 13. The tests of Atlanta Motor Speedway were added on August 22nd as the replacement for Dover.
In addition to these tests, Goodyear (in conjunction with NASCAR) stages closed practices to test tire combinations for NNCS tracks.
NASCAR does not limit testing at non-Nextel Cup Series circuits (using Hoosier, Michelin, or non-current Goodyear tires) such as Kentucky, Rockingham, Greenville-Pickens Speedway, Milwaukee, Nashville, or USA International Speedway. Many teams also use Virginia International Raceway for road course testing.
See also
- 2007 NASCAR Busch Series
- 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
- 2007 Chase for the NEXTEL Cup
- List of current NASCAR races
- List of 2007 NASCAR races
- List of NASCAR all-time cup winners
- 2007 in sports
- 2007 IndyCar Series season
- 2007 Champ Car World Series season
- 2007 Formula One season
External links and sources
- Official NASCAR site
- RacingOne
- Jayski's Silly Season Site
- Speed Channel
- ThatsRacin.com
- Rudd Won't Drive #28
Notes and references
1. ^ Earnhardt to join Hendrick Motorsports for '08 season NASCAR.com. Accessed 11 July 2007.
2. ^ [2] NASCAR.com article on Cup team mergers
3. ^ Smith to replace Marlin in No. 14 car at Indianapolis
2. ^ [2] NASCAR.com article on Cup team mergers
3. ^ Smith to replace Marlin in No. 14 car at Indianapolis
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