Home Page American Government Reference Desk Shopping Special Collections About Us Contribute



Escort, Inc.






GM Icons
By accessing/using The Crittenden Automotive Library/CarsAndRacingStuff.com, you signify your agreement with the Terms of Use on our Legal Information page. Our Privacy Policy is also available there.

Nextel Cup


Stock Car Racing

Nextel Cup
Racing Series

The name Nextel Cup name replaced Winston Cup in 2004 to reflect Nextel replacing Winston as sponsor of the series.  The Nextel Cup was NASCAR's premiere series from 2004 to 2007, after which a change in Nextel's name to Sprint changed the series name to Sprint Cup.

Nextel Cup Champions

YearChampionChampion's MakeManufacturer's ChampionManufacturer's Champion's Car
2004Kurt BuschFord TaurusChevroletMonte CarloGo to 2004 Schedule & Standings
2005Tony StewartChevrolet Monte CarloChevroletMonte CarloGo to 2005 Schedule & Standings
2006Jimmie JohnsonChevrolet Monte CarloChevroletMonte CarloGo to 2006 Schedule & Standings
2007Jimmie JohnsonChevrolet Impala
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
ChevroletImpala/Monte CarloGo to 2007 Schedule & Standings


Page Sections
Article Index


Article Index

IssueArticleAuthor
19 June 2003NASCAR Media ConferenceTim Donahue
Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Brian France
Bill France
21 November 2004NASCAR Media ConferenceKurt Busch
Jimmy Fenning
Jack Roush
August 16, 2006The Nascar Nextel Cup SeriesJim Johnson
21 November 2006NASCAR Media ConferenceJimmie Johnson
18 November 2007NASCAR Nextel Cup Series: Ford 400Rick Hendrick
Jimmie Johnson
Chad Knaus


2004

Races

DateRaceTrackPoleWinnerWinner's Make
February 7Budweiser ShootoutDaytona International SpeedwayJeremy MayfieldDale JarrettFord
February 12Gatorade 125s Race 1Daytona International SpeedwayGreg BiffleDale Earnhardt Jr.Chevrolet
February 12Gatorade 125s Race 2Daytona International SpeedwayElliott SadlerElliott SadlerFord
February 15Daytona 500Daytona International SpeedwayGreg BiffleDale Earnhardt Jr.Chevrolet
February 22Subway 400North Carolina SpeedwayRyan NewmanMatt KensethFord
March 7UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400Las Vegas Motor SpeedwayKasey KahneMatt KensethFord
March 14Golden Corral 500Atlanta Motor SpeedwayRyan NewmanDale Earnhardt Jr.Chevrolet
March 21Carolina Dodge Dealers 400Darlington RacewayKasey KahneJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
March 28Food City 500Bristol Motor SpeedwayRyan NewmanKurt BuschFord
April 4Samsung/RadioShack 500Texas Motor SpeedwayBobby LabonteElliott SadlerFord
April 18Advance Auto Parts 500Martinsville SpeedwayJeff GordonRusty WallaceDodge
April 25Aaron's 499Talladega SuperspeedwayRicky RuddJeff GordonChevrolet
May 2Auto Club 500California SpeedwayKasey KahneJeff GordonChevrolet
May 15Chevy American Revolution 400Richmond International RacewayBrian VickersDale Earnhardt Jr.Chevrolet
May 22Nextel OpenLowe's Motor SpeedwayDave BlaneySterling MarlinDodge
May 22Nextel All-Star ChallengeLowe's Motor SpeedwayRusty WallaceMatt KensethFord
May 30Coca-Cola 600Lowe's Motor SpeedwayJimmie JohnsonJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
June 6MBNA 400 "A Salute to Heroes"Dover International SpeedwayJeremy MayfieldMark MartinFord
June 13Pocono 500Pocono RacewayKasey KahneJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
June 20DHL 400Michigan International SpeedwayJeff GordonRyan NewmanDodge
June 27Dodge/Save Mart 350Infineon RacewayJeff GordonJeff GordonChevrolet
July 3Pepsi 400Daytona International SpeedwayJeff GordonJeff GordonChevrolet
July 11Tropicana 400 presented by MeijerChicagoland SpeedwayJeff GordonTony StewartChevrolet
July 25Siemens 300New Hampshire Motor SpeedwayRyan NewmanKurt BuschFord
August 1Pennsylvania 500Pocono RacewayCasey MearsJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
August 8Brickyard 400Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayCasey MearsJeff GordonChevrolet
August 15Sirius at The GlenWatkins Glen InternationalJimmie JohnsonTony StewartChevrolet
August 22GFS Marketplace 400Michigan International SpeedwayJimmie JohnsonGreg BiffleFord
August 28Sharpie 500Bristol Motor SpeedwayJeff GordonDale Earnhardt Jr.Chevrolet
September 5Pop Secret 500California SpeedwayBrian VickersElliott SadlerFord
September 11Chevy Rock & Roll 400Richmond International RacewayRyan NewmanJeremy MayfieldDodge
September 19Sylvania 300New Hampshire Motor SpeedwayJeff GordonKurt BuschFord
September 26MBNA America 400Dover International SpeedwayJeremy MayfieldRyan NewmanDodge
October 3EA Sports 500Talladega SuperspeedwayJoe NemechekDale Earnhardt Jr.Chevrolet
October 10Banquet 400 presented by ConAgra FoodsKansas SpeedwayJoe NemechekJoe NemechekChevrolet
October 16UAW-GM Quality 500Lowe's Motor SpeedwayRyan NewmanJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
October 24Subway 500Martinsville SpeedwayRyan NewmanJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
October 31Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500Atlanta Motor SpeedwayRyan NewmanJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
November 7Checker Auto Parts 500Phoenix International RacewayRyan NewmanDale Earnhardt Jr.Chevrolet
November 14Mountain Dew Southern 500Darlington RacewayKurt BuschJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
November 21Ford 400Homestead-Miami SpeedwayKurt BuschGreg BiffleFord


Points Standings

Pos.DriverPointsBehindStartsPolesWinsTop 5Top 10Winnings
1Kurt Busch6506Leader36131021$4,200,330
2Jimmie Johnson6498-836182023$5,692,620
3Jeff Gordon6490-1636651625$6,437,660
4Mark Martin6399-10736011015$3,948,500
5Dale Earnhardt, Jr.6368-13836061621$7,201,380
6Tony Stewart6326-18036021019$6,221,710
7Ryan Newman6180-32636921114$5,152,670
8Matt Kenseth6069-4373602816$6,223,890
9Elliott Sadler6024-4823602814$5,158,360
10Jeremy Mayfield6000-5063621513$3,892,570
11Jamie McMurray4597-19093600923$3,676,310
12Bobby Labonte4277-22293610511$4,570,540
13Kasey Kahne*4274-223236401314$4,759,020
14Kevin Harvick4228-22783600514$4,739,010
15Dale Jarrett4214-22923600614$4,539,330
16Rusty Wallace3960-25463601311$4,447,300
17Greg Biffle3902-2604361248$3,583,340
18Jeff Burton3902-2604360026$3,695,070
19Joe Nemechek3878-2628362139$3,872,410
20Michael Waltrip3878-2628360029$4,245,690
21Sterling Marlin3857-2649360037$4,117,750
22Casey Mears3690-2816362019$3,250,320
23Robby Gordon3646-2860360026$4,025,550
24Ricky Rudd3615-2891361013$3,717,100
25Brian Vickers*3521-2985362004$3,044,900
26Terry Labonte3519-2987360006$3,745,240
27Scott Wimmer*3198-3308350012$3,675,880
28Brendan Gaughan*3165-3341360014$2,929,400
29Scott Riggs*3090-3416350012$3,443,350
30Jeff Green3054-3452360001$3,483,440
31Ken Schrader3032-3474360001$2,666,590
32Ward Burton2929-3577340003$2,471,940
33Kyle Petty2811-3695350000$2,780,130
34Ricky Craven2086-4420260000$2,337,420
35Jimmy Spencer1969-4537260000$1,985,120
36Johnny Sauter*1430-5076160000$1,333,520
37Carl Edwards1424-5082130015$1,410,570
38Dave Blaney1347-5159160000$1,461,640
39Bobby Hamilton, Jr.1271-5235170000$1,259,210
40Derrike Cope1058-5448180000$1,349,620
41Todd Bodine986-5520210000$1,275,530
42Morgan Shepherd925-5581190000$1,133,620
43Kevin Lepage915-5591170000$1,217,520
44Hermie Sadler852-5654160000$945,549
45John Andretti818-568890000$752,386
46Mike Wallace764-5742100001$624,850
47Kirk Shelmerdine723-5783180000$1,095,040
48Bill Elliott595-591160001$567,900
49Mike Bliss407-609940012$284,405
50Kenny Wallace365-614150000$366,155
51Shane Hmiel349-615750000$330,385
52Kyle Busch345-616160000$394,489
53Tony Raines318-618860000$426,994
54P.J. Jones316-619050000$293,704
55Boris Said302-620430001$252,440
56Geoff Bodine278-622850000$364,460
57Johnny Benson271-623540000$403,674
58Carl Long267-623960000$371,479
59Larry Gunselman248-625850000$303,159
60Joe Ruttman247-625970000$399,093
61Kerry Earnhardt228-627830000$227,779
62Stanton Barrett224-628250000$341,878
63Travis Kvapil213-629330000$171,475
64Scott Pruett207-629920011$236,315
65Andy Hillenburg206-630050000$338,332
66Larry Foyt194-631230000$342,337
67Ron Fellows170-633610011$101,260
68Randy LaJoie126-638030000$160,261
69J.J. Yeley122-638420000$144,040
70Martin Truex Jr.119-638720000$116,150
71Greg Sacks114-639230000$154,100
72Klaus Graf112-639410000$58,925
73Tom Hubert110-639620000$111,250
74Jim Inglebright106-640010000$70,550
75Jeff Fuller105-640130000$186,610
76Andy Belmont98-640820000$139,614
77Mike Skinner97-640910000$251,813
78Eric McClure90-641610000$65,175
79Ted Christopher89-641720000$116,369
80Mario Gosselin80-642620000$107,090
81Chad Blount74-643220000$124,312
82Tony Ave70-643610000$53,465
83David Green70-643610000$56,565
84Austin Cameron49-645710000$57,590
85Chad Chaffin46-646010000$53,765
86Jason Jarrett43-646310000$51,505
87Brandon Ash40-646610000$57,450
88Jason Leffler34-647210000$116,359
*=Rookie

2005

Races

DateRaceTrackPoleWinnerWinner's Make
February 12Budweiser ShootoutDaytona International SpeedwayDale JarrettJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
February 17Gatorade Duel 1Daytona International SpeedwayDale JarrettMichael WaltripChevrolet
February 17Gatorade Duel 2Daytona International SpeedwayJimmie JohnsonTony StewartChevrolet
February 20Daytona 500Daytona International SpeedwayDale JarrettJeff GordonChevrolet
February 27Auto Club 500California SpeedwayKyle BuschGreg BiffleFord
March 13UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400Las Vegas Motor SpeedwayRyan NewmanJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
March 20Golden Corral 500Atlanta Motor SpeedwayRyan NewmanCarl EdwardsFord
April 3Food City 500Bristol Motor SpeedwayElliott SadlerKevin HarvickChevrolet
April 10Advance Auto Parts 500Martinsville SpeedwayScott RiggsJeff GordonChevrolet
April 17Samsung/RadioShack 500Texas Motor SpeedwayRyan NewmanGreg BiffleFord
April 23Subway Fresh 500Phoenix International RacewayJeff GordonKurt BuschFord
May 1Aaron's 499Talladega SuperspeedwayKevin HarvickJeff GordonChevrolet
May 7Dodge Charger 500Darlington RacewayKasey KahneGreg BiffleFord
May 14Chevy American Revolution 400Richmond International RacewayKasey KahneKasey KahneDodge
May 21Nextel OpenLowe's Motor SpeedwayMike BlissBrian VickersChevrolet
May 21Nextel All-Star ChallengeLowe's Motor SpeedwayRyan NewmanMark MartinFord
May 29Coca-Cola 600Lowe's Motor SpeedwayRyan NewmanJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
June 5MBNA RacePoints 400Dover International SpeedwayJimmie JohnsonGreg BiffleFord
June 12Pocono 500Pocono RacewayMichael WaltripCarl EdwardsFord
June 19Batman Begins 400Michigan International SpeedwayRyan NewmanGreg BiffleFord
June 26Dodge/Save Mart 350Infineon RacewayJeff GordonTony StewartChevrolet
July 2Pepsi 400Daytona International SpeedwayTony StewartTony StewartChevrolet
July 10USG Sheetrock 400Chicagoland SpeedwayJimmie JohnsonDale Earnhardt Jr.Chevrolet
July 17New England 300New Hampshire Motor SpeedwayBrian VickersTony StewartChevrolet
July 24Pennsylvania 500Pocono RacewayJamie McMurrayKurt BuschFord
August 7Allstate 400 at the BrickyardIndianapolis Motor SpeedwayElliott SadlerTony StewartChevrolet
August 14Sirius Satellite Radio at The GlenWatkins Glen InternationalTony StewartTony StewartChevrolet
August 21GFS Marketplace 400Michigan International SpeedwayJoe NemechekJeremy MayfieldDodge
August 27Sharpie 500Bristol Motor SpeedwayMatt KensethMatt KensethFord
September 4Sony HD 500California SpeedwayCarl EdwardsKyle BuschChevrolet
September 10Chevy Rock & Roll 400Richmond International RacewayKevin HarvickKurt BuschFord
September 18Sylvania 300New Hampshire Motor SpeedwayTony StewartRyan NewmanDodge
September 25MBNA RacePoints 400Dover International SpeedwayRyan NewmanJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
October 2UAW-Ford 500Talladega SuperspeedwayElliott SadlerDale JarrettFord
October 9Banquet 400 presented by ConAgra FoodsKansas SpeedwayMatt KensethMark MartinFord
October 15UAW-GM Quality 500Lowe's Motor SpeedwayElliott SadlerJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
October 23Subway 500Martinsville SpeedwayTony StewartJeff GordonChevrolet
October 30Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500Atlanta Motor SpeedwayRyan NewmanCarl EdwardsFord
November 6Dickies 500Texas Motor SpeedwayRyan NewmanCarl EdwardsFord
November 13Checker Auto Parts 500Phoenix International RacewayDenny HamlinKyle BuschChevrolet
November 20Ford 400Homestead-Miami SpeedwayCarl EdwardsGreg BiffleFord


Points Standings

Pos.DriverPointsBehindStartsPolesWinsTop 5Top 10Winnings
1Tony Stewart6533Leader36351725$6,987,530
2Greg Biffle6498-3536061521$5,729,930
3Carl Edwards6498-3536241318$4,889,990
4Mark Martin6428-10536011219$5,994,350
5Jimmie Johnson6406-12736141322$6,796,660
6Ryan Newman6359-1743681816$5,578,110
7Matt Kenseth6352-18136211217$5,790,770
8Rusty Wallace6140-3933600817$4,868,980
9Jeremy Mayfield6073-460360149$4,566,910
10Kurt Busch5974-5593403918$6,516,320
11Jeff Gordon4174-23593624814$6,855,440
12Jamie McMurray4130-24033610410$3,923,970
13Elliott Sadler4084-24493640112$5,024,120
14Kevin Harvick4072-24613621310$4,970,050
15Dale Jarrett3960-2573361147$4,705,440
16Joe Nemechek3953-2580361029$4,223,380
17Brian Vickers3847-26863610510$3,982,130
18Jeff Burton3803-2730360036$4,265,670
19Dale Earnhardt, Jr.3780-27533601713$5,761,830
20Kyle Busch*3753-27803612913$4,185,240
21Ricky Rudd3667-2866360029$4,300,410
22Casey Mears3637-2896360039$4,234,170
23Kasey Kahne3611-2922362158$4,874,840
24Bobby Labonte3488-3045360047$4,627,400
25Michael Waltrip3452-3081361037$4,375,090
26Dave Blaney3289-3244360002$3,342,290
27Kyle Petty3288-3245360002$3,465,690
28Mike Bliss3262-3271360002$3,091,110
29Jeff Green3241-3292360000$4,040,430
30Sterling Marlin3183-3350350015$4,080,120
31Ken Schrader3159-3374360003$3,057,530
32Scott Wimmer3122-3411360000$3,682,980
33Travis Kvapil*3077-3456360002$3,293,450
34Scott Riggs2965-3568361024$4,030,680
35Mike Wallace2269-4264280001$2,325,740
36Bobby Hamilton, Jr.2183-4350330000$2,898,090
37Robby Gordon2117-4416290012$2,271,310
38Jason Leffler1538-4995190000$1,663,870
39Kevin Lepage1460-5073210001$1,774,790
40Terry Labonte1071-5462140001$1,202,520
41Denny Hamlin806-572771003$610,030
42Boris Said791-574290011$1,006,680
43Johnny Sauter722-5811100001$749,453
44Hermie Sadler717-5816120000$943,248
45Bill Elliott695-583890000$809,013
46Jimmy Spencer667-5866110000$808,985
47Martin Truex Jr.589-594470001$929,028
48Mike Garvey*491-604290000$595,642
49Mike Skinner487-6046100000$969,109
50Tony Raines419-611460000$420,500
51Stanton Barrett*389-614480000$561,242
52Kenny Wallace376-615750000$595,613
53Carl Long356-617790000$632,896
54Stuart Kirby352-618170000$498,851
55John Andretti304-622940000$474,613
56J.J. Yeley276-625740000$290,115
57David Stremme244-628940000$268,150
58Scott Pruett230-630320011$197,133
59Ron Fellows230-630320001$179,945
60Bobby Hamilton201-633230000$277,015
61Kerry Earnhardt195-633830000$254,953
62P.J. Jones189-634440000$257,190
63Morgan Shepherd162-637140000$311,093
64Johnny Benson150-638330000$225,297
65Brian Simo134-639910001$83,085
66Randy LaJoie134-639930000$236,603
67Reed Sorenson119-641420000$137,575
68Todd Bodine103-643010000$68,375
69Clint Bowyer97-643610000$61,700
70David Reutimann97-643610000$66,600
71Paul Menard82-645110000$58,755
72Chris Cook79-645410000$67,680
73Anthony Lazzaro79-645410000$61,595
74Shane Hmiel77-645620000$140,348
75Johnny Miller76-645710000$58,375
76Ted Christopher74-645920000$130,770
77Joey McCarthy70-646310000$67,375
78Jeff Fuller68-646520000$136,650
79Greg Sacks68-646520000$137,901
80Eric McClure*67-646610000$128,288
81Derrike Cope64-646910000$64,375
82Jorge Goeters63-647010000$57,500
83Jerry Robertson40-649310000$60,035
84Kirk Shelmerdine37-649610000$109,548
85Brandon Ash37-649610000$74,690
86Tom Hubert34-649910000$66,203
87Wayne Anderson34-649910000$65,586
88Chad Chaffin34-649910000$60,115
*=Rookie

2006

Races

DateRaceTrackPoleWinnerWinner's Make
February 12Budweiser ShootoutDaytona International SpeedwayKen SchraderDenny HamlinChevrolet
February 16Gatorade Duel 1Daytona International SpeedwayJeff BurtonElliott SadlerFord
February 16Gatorade Duel 2Daytona International SpeedwayJeff GordonJeff GordonChevrolet
February 19Daytona 500Daytona International SpeedwayJeff BurtonJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
February 26Auto Club 500California SpeedwayKurt BuschMatt KensethFord
March 12UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400Las Vegas Motor SpeedwayGreg BiffleJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
March 20Golden Corral 500Atlanta Motor SpeedwayKasey KahneKasey KahneDodge
March 26Food City 500Bristol Motor SpeedwayTony StewartKurt BuschDodge
April 2DirecTV 500Martinsville SpeedwayJimmie JohnsonTony StewartChevrolet
April 9Samsung/RadioShack 500Texas Motor SpeedwayKasey KahneKasey KahneDodge
April 22Subway Fresh 500Phoenix International RacewayKyle BuschKevin HarvickChevrolet
May 1Aaron's 499Talladega SuperspeedwayElliott SadlerJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
May 6Crown Royal 400Richmond International RacewayGreg BiffleDale Earnhardt Jr.Chevrolet
May 13Dodge Charger 500Darlington RacewayKasey KahneGreg BiffleFord
May 20Nextel OpenLowe's Motor SpeedwayScott RiggsScott RiggsDodge
May 20Nextel All-Star ChallengeLowe's Motor SpeedwayKasey KahneJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
May 28Coca-Cola 600Lowe's Motor SpeedwayScott RiggsKasey KahneDodge
June 4Neighborhood Excellence 400 presented by Bank of AmericaDover International SpeedwayRyan NewmanMatt KensethFord
June 11Pocono 500Pocono RacewayDenny HamlinDenny HamlinChevrolet
June 183M Performance 400 presented by Post-it Picture PaperMichigan International SpeedwayKasey KahneKasey KahneDodge
June 25Dodge/Save Mart 350Infineon RacewayKurt BuschJeff GordonChevrolet
July 1Pepsi 400Daytona International SpeedwayBoris SaidTony StewartChevrolet
July 9USG Sheetrock 400Chicagoland SpeedwayJeff BurtonJeff GordonChevrolet
July 16Lenox Industrial Tools 300New Hampshire Motor SpeedwayRyan NewmanKyle BuschChevrolet
July 23Pennsylvania 500Pocono RacewayDenny HamlinDenny HamlinChevrolet
August 6Allstate 400 at the BrickyardIndianapolis Motor SpeedwayJeff BurtonJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
August 13AMD at The GlenWatkins Glen InternationalKurt BuschKevin HarvickChevrolet
August 20GFS Marketplace 400Michigan International SpeedwayJeff BurtonMatt KensethFord
August 26Sharpie 500Bristol Motor SpeedwayKurt BuschMatt KensethFord
September 3Sony HD 500California SpeedwayKurt BuschKasey KahneDodge
September 9Chevy Rock & Roll 400Richmond International RacewayDenny HamlinKevin HarvickChevrolet
September 17Sylvania 300New Hampshire Motor SpeedwayKevin HarvickKevin HarvickChevrolet
September 24Dover 400Dover International SpeedwayJeff GordonJeff BurtonChevrolet
October 1Banquet 400 presented by ConAgra FoodsKansas SpeedwayKasey KahneTony StewartChevrolet
October 8UAW-Ford 500Talladega SuperspeedwayDavid GillilandBrian VickersChevrolet
October 14Bank of America 500Lowe's Motor SpeedwayScott RiggsKasey KahneDodge
October 22Subway 500Martinsville SpeedwayKurt BuschJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
October 29Bass Pro Shops 500Atlanta Motor SpeedwayMatt KensethTony StewartChevrolet
November 5Dickies 500Texas Motor SpeedwayBrian VickersTony StewartChevrolet
November 12Checker Auto Parts 500 presented by PennzoilPhoenix International RacewayJeff GordonKevin HarvickChevrolet
November 19Ford 400Homestead-Miami SpeedwayKasey KahneGreg BiffleFord


Points Standings

Pos.DriverPointsBehindStartsPolesWinsTop 5Top 10Winnings
1Jimmie Johnson6475Leader36151324$8,909,140
2Matt Kenseth6419-5636041521$6,608,920
3Denny Hamlin*6407-683632820$4,389,220
4Kevin Harvick6397-7836151520$6,201,580
5Dale Earnhardt, Jr.6328-14736011017$5,466,100
6Jeff Gordon6256-21936221418$5,975,870
7Jeff Burton6228-2473641720$5,008,880
8Kasey Kahne6183-29236661219$6,204,220
9Mark Martin6168-3073600715$4,282,550
10Kyle Busch6027-44836111018$4,821,090
11Tony Stewart4727-174836051519$7,285,280
12Carl Edwards4428-204736001020$4,578,930
13Greg Biffle4075-24003622815$4,602,720
14Casey Mears3914-2561360028$5,413,340
15Brian Vickers3906-2569361159$3,917,680
16Kurt Busch3900-25753661712$5,026,140
17Clint Bowyer*3833-26423600411$3,924,410
18Ryan Newman3748-2727362027$5,364,550
19Martin Truex Jr.*3673-2802360025$4,193,120
20Scott Riggs3619-2856352018$3,237,340
21Bobby Labonte3567-2908360038$4,651,090
22Elliott Sadler3469-3006361017$4,650,290
23Dale Jarrett3438-3037360014$4,478,770
24Reed Sorenson*3434-3041360015$3,456,950
25Jamie McMurray3405-3070360037$5,010,300
26Dave Blaney3259-3216360012$3,479,640
27Joe Nemechek3255-3220360002$4,099,910
28Jeff Green3253-3222360002$3,767,750
29J.J. Yeley*3220-3255360003$4,336,550
30Robby Gordon3113-3362360013$3,143,790
31Ken Schrader3049-3426360002$4,130,880
32Kyle Petty2928-3547360002$3,655,540
33David Stremme*2865-3610340000$3,456,110
34Sterling Marlin2854-3621360001$3,248,030
35Tony Raines2609-3866290001$2,358,230
36Travis Kvapil2451-4024310000$2,867,090
37Michael Waltrip2350-4125330000$2,971,980
38Scott Wimmer1812-4663240000$1,904,780
39Jeremy Mayfield1684-4791220000$2,641,730
40Kevin Lepage1346-5129220000$1,823,350
41Terry Labonte1278-5197170011$1,547,360
42David Gilliland1178-5297151000$1,521,450
43Kenny Wallace984-5491170000$1,386,820
44Bill Elliott765-5710100000$1,056,130
45Paul Menard669-580670001$546,993
46Chad Chaffin553-5922100000$819,218
47Boris Said415-606041012$429,000
48Mike Bliss387-608860000$471,458
49Brent Sherman*372-610360000$637,056
50Mike Wallace355-612040000$519,218
51Stanton Barrett343-613270000$531,418
52Derrike Cope317-615890000$652,168
53Ward Burton252-622330000$232,450
54Hermie Sadler251-622470000$716,355
55Scott Pruett223-625220001$203,530
56Todd Kluever187-628840000$283,127
57Mike Skinner184-629140000$348,216
58Kirk Shelmerdine177-629830000$445,624
59Todd Bodine143-633220000$145,875
60Mike Garvey138-633740000$312,210
61Jimmy Spencer122-635320000$122,275
62Ron Fellows119-635620000$135,772
63David Ragan88-638720000$129,610
64Brandon Ash88-638720000$127,995
65Chad Blount74-640120000$147,678
66Morgan Shepherd71-640420000$149,407
67Eric McClure70-640510000$69,875
68Bill Lester67-640820000$135,360
69Juan Pablo Montoya61-641410000$61,425
70P.J. Jones55-642010000$67,610
71Brian Simo40-643510000$57,460
72Carl Long40-643510000$101,433
73Ted Christopher40-643510000$67,060
74Tom Hubert34-644110000$67,116
75Marc Goossens34-644110000$57,537
76Brandon Whitt34-644110000$61,286
77Johnny Sauter0-647510000$85,750
78Stephen Leicht0-647510000$62,275
*=Rookie

Article Index

IssueArticleAuthor
25 January 2006Toyota Moves Up to the CupBill Crittenden
23 May 2006Silly SeasonBill Crittenden


2007

Races

DateRaceTrackPoleWinnerWinner's Make
February 10Budweiser ShootoutDaytona International SpeedwayDale JarrettTony StewartChevrolet
February 15Gatorade Duel 1Daytona International SpeedwayDavid GillilandTony StewartChevrolet
February 15Gatorade Duel 2Daytona International SpeedwayRicky RuddJeff GordonChevrolet
February 18Daytona 500Daytona International SpeedwayDavid GillilandKevin HarvickChevrolet
February 25Auto Club 500California SpeedwayJeff GordonMatt KensethFord
March 11UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400Las Vegas Motor SpeedwayKasey KahneJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
March 18Kobalt Tools 500Atlanta Motor SpeedwayRyan NewmanJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
March 25Food City 500Bristol Motor SpeedwayJeff GordonKyle BuschChevrolet
April 1Goody's Cool Orange 500Martinsville SpeedwayDenny HamlinJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
April 15Samsung 500Texas Motor SpeedwayJeff GordonJeff BurtonChevrolet
April 21Subway Fresh Fit 500Phoenix International RacewayJeff GordonJeff GordonChevrolet
April 29Aaron's 499Talladega SuperspeedwayJeff GordonJeff GordonChevrolet
May 6Crown Royal Presents The Jim Stewart 400Richmond International RacewayJeff GordonJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
May 13Dodge Avenger 500Darlington RacewayClint BowyerJeff GordonChevrolet
May 19Nextel OpenLowe's Motor SpeedwayCarl EdwardsMartin Truex Jr.Chevrolet
May 19Nextel All-Star ChallengeLowe's Motor SpeedwayMatt KensethKevin HarvickChevrolet
May 27Coca-Cola 600Lowe's Motor SpeedwayRyan NewmanCasey MearsChevrolet
June 4Autism Speaks 400 presented by VisaDover International SpeedwayRyan NewmanMartin Truex Jr.Chevrolet
June 10Pocono 500Pocono RacewayRyan NewmanJeff GordonChevrolet
June 17Citizens Bank 400Michigan International SpeedwayJ.J. YeleyCarl EdwardsFord
June 24Toyota/Save Mart 350Infineon RacewayJamie McMurrayJuan Pablo MontoyaDodge
July 1Lenox Industrial Tools 300New Hampshire Motor SpeedwayDave BlaneyDenny HamlinChevrolet
July 7Pepsi 400Daytona International SpeedwayJeff GordonJamie McMurrayFord
July 15USG Sheetrock 400Chicagoland SpeedwayCasey MearsTony StewartChevrolet
July 29Allstate 400 at the BrickyardIndianapolis Motor SpeedwayReed SorensonTony StewartChevrolet
August 5Pennsylvania 500Pocono RacewayDale Earnhardt Jr.Kurt BuschDodge
August 12Centurion Boats at The GlenWatkins Glen InternationalJeff GordonTony StewartChevrolet
August 213M Performance 400Michigan International SpeedwayJeff GordonKurt BuschDodge
August 25Sharpie 500Bristol Motor SpeedwayKasey KahneCarl EdwardsFord
September 2Sharp AQUOS 500California SpeedwayKurt BuschJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
September 8Chevy Rock & Roll 400Richmond International RacewayJimmie JohnsonJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
September 16Sylvania 300New Hampshire Motor SpeedwayClint BowyerClint BowyerChevrolet
September 23Dodge Dealers 400Dover International SpeedwayJimmie JohnsonCarl EdwardsFord
September 30LifeLock 400Kansas SpeedwayJimmie JohnsonGreg BiffleFord
October 7UAW-Ford 500Talladega SuperspeedwayMichael WaltripJeff GordonChevrolet
October 13Bank of America 500Lowe's Motor SpeedwayRyan NewmanJeff GordonChevrolet
October 21Subway 500Martinsville SpeedwayJeff GordonJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
October 28Pep Boys Auto 500Atlanta Motor SpeedwayGreg BiffleJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
November 4Dickies 500Texas Motor SpeedwayMartin Truex Jr.Jimmie JohnsonChevrolet
November 11Checker Auto Parts 500 presented by PennzoilPhoenix International RacewayCarl EdwardsJimmie JohnsonChevrolet
November 18Ford 400Homestead-Miami SpeedwayJimmie JohnsonMatt KensethFord


Points Standings

Pos.DriverPointsBehindStartsPolesWinsTop 5Top 10Winnings
1Jimmie Johnson6723Leader364102024$7,646,420
2Jeff Gordon6646-7736762130$7,148,620
3Clint Bowyer6377-3463621517$4,215,870
4Matt Kenseth6298-42536021322$6,485,630
5Kyle Busch6293-43036011120$4,685,520
6Tony Stewart6242-48136031123$6,396,750
7Kurt Busch6231-4923612614$5,287,850
8Jeff Burton6231-4923601918$6,015,670
9Carl Edwards6222-50136131115$4,611,970
10Kevin Harvick6199-5243601415$7,494,590
11Martin Truex Jr.6164-5593611714$5,003,880
12Denny Hamlin6143-58036111218$4,943,810
13Ryan Newman4046-26773650715$5,002,410
14Greg Biffle3991-27323611511$4,397,950
15Casey Mears3949-27743611510$4,179,200
16Dale Earnhardt, Jr.3929-27943610712$5,221,970
17Jamie McMurray3556-3167361139$3,793,160
18Bobby Labonte3517-3206360003$4,586,960
19Kasey Kahne3489-3234362018$5,148,470
20Juan Pablo Montoya*3487-3236360136$4,822,210
21J.J. Yeley3456-3267361013$4,329,000
22Reed Sorenson3275-3448361036$4,109,230
23David Ragan*3251-3472360023$4,728,400
24David Stremme3163-3560360003$3,184,560
25Elliott Sadler3140-3583360002$3,972,990
26Robby Gordon3014-3709350012$3,090,000
27Mark Martin2960-37632400511$4,097,200
28David Gilliland2924-3799361012$4,330,840
29Tony Raines2920-3803340001$3,286,350
30Johnny Sauter2875-3848350012$3,139,810
31Dave Blaney2781-3942331014$3,604,620
32Jeff Green2704-4019320003$3,394,930
33Ricky Rudd2622-4101310001$3,704,400
34Paul Menard*2496-4227300000$2,432,070
35Kyle Petty2312-4411290011$2,865,440
36Scott Riggs2135-4588270001$2,671,040
37Joe Nemechek2117-4606280001$2,394,540
38Brian Vickers2065-4658230015$2,105,820
39David Reutimann*1878-4845260000$2,376,250
40Sterling Marlin1752-4971210000$2,057,690
41Dale Jarrett1584-5139240000$2,107,430
42Bill Elliott1579-5144200000$2,056,930
43A.J. Allmendinger*1165-5558170000$1,316,980
44Michael Waltrip1149-5574141002$1,461,080
45Jeremy Mayfield1126-5597170000$1,415,140
46Kenny Wallace1066-5657150000$1,411,830
47Ward Burton939-5784160000$1,284,970
48John Andretti932-5791150000$1,210,280
49Ken Schrader932-5791130000$1,519,350
50Regan Smith516-620770000$648,051
51Boris Said510-621350001$671,083
52Aric Almirola357-636660000$498,600
53Mike Bliss325-639840000$399,667
54Ron Fellows283-644020011$215,875
55P.J. Jones267-645630000$237,816
56Mike Wallace266-645720011$724,066
57Patrick Carpentier209-651430000$214,800
58Terry Labonte204-651930000$307,469
59Johnny Benson159-656430000$189,072
60Jacques Villeneuve140-658320000$135,705
61Chad McCumbee128-659520000$151,308
62Sam Hornish Jr.125-659820000$126,325
63Chad Chaffin125-659820000$149,450
64Kevin Lepage95-662820000$187,107
65Mike Skinner91-663210000$98,575
66Butch Leitzinger79-664410000$69,800
67Jon Wood76-664710000$131,933
68Scott Wimmer70-665310000$139,450
69Marc Goossens55-666810000$68,760
*=Rookie

Article Index

IssueArticleAuthor
13 February 2007Nextel Cup Rookie of the Year: Montoya vs. MenardBill Crittenden





The Crittenden Automotive Library