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2002 NASCAR Busch Series

NASCAR season

NASCAR season

The 2002 NASCAR Busch Series began February 16 and ended November 16. Greg Biffle of Roush Racing was crowned champion.

Teams and drivers

Complete schedule

TeamCar(s)No.Driver(s)Listed owner(s)Crew chiefAP Performance RacingBACE MotorsportsBill Davis RacingBrewco MotorsportsCarroll RacingEvans MotorsportsFitzBradshaw RacingFoyt RacingHerzog-Jackson MotorsportsHendrick MotorsportsInnovative MotorsportsJoe Gibbs RacingHensley MotorsportsLewis MotorsportsMoy RacingEntries were fielded in a collaboration with Means Racing.ppc RacingRichard Childress RacingRoush RacingST MotorsportsTeam Bristol MotorsportsTeam Rensi MotorsportsWelliver-Jesel Motorsports
Chevrolet Monte Carlo19Tim SauterAlec PinsonneaultJoe Shear Jr.
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Prix33Tony RainesBrian BaumgardnerMichael Kadlecik
Pontiac Grand Prix23Scott WimmerGail DavisBootie Barker
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Prix27Jamie McMurrayTammy BrewerJason Ratcliff
37Jeff Purvis 12Clarence BrewerTerry Shirley
Kevin Lepage 19
Elton Sawyer 3
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Prix26Lyndon Amick 10Dave CarrollTodd Lohse
Ron Hornaday Jr. 24
Chevrolet Monte Carlo7Randy LaJoieEd EvansWally Rogers
Chevrolet Monte Carlo12Kerry Earnhardt (R)Armando FitzBob Temple
Chevrolet Monte Carlo14Larry FoytA. J. FoytJon Wolfe
Chevrolet Monte Carlo92Andy Houston 3William HerzogTony Liberati
Todd Bodine 28
Tim Fedewa 3
Chevrolet Monte Carlo5Ricky Hendrick 22Rick HendrickLance McGrew
Ron Hornaday Jr. 6
David Green 6
24Jack SpragueDennis Connor
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Prix47Shane Hmiel (R)George DeBidartGere Kennon
48Kenny WallaceVicky DeBidartBobby Foley
Pontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Monte Carlo18Mike McLaughlinJoe GibbsTim Shutt
Chevrolet Monte Carlo63Shane Hall 24Hubert HensleyKenneth Campbell
Ken Alexander 4
Ron Young 6
Chevrolet Monte Carlo46Ashton LewisWilliam LewisCharlie Lewis
Ford Taurus77Andy Kirby 6 Andy Kirby qualified the No. 77 car at Texas (race #6) but he was replaced in the race by Brad Teague.Joe ReillyJimmy Means
Brad Teague 7
Jimmy Kitchens 12
Bruce Bechtel 4
Kertus Davis 1
Eric Jones 1
Donnie Neuenberger 1
Dana White 3
Ford Taurus10Scott Riggs (R)Greg PollexHarold Holly
57Jason KellerKeith BarnwellSteve Addington
Chevrolet Monte Carlo2Johnny Sauter 33 (R)Richard ChildressRicky Viers
Jay Sauter 1
21Jeff Green 22Butch Hylton
Jay Sauter 12
Ford Taurus60Greg BiffleJack RoushRandy Goss
Chevrolet Monte Carlo59Stacy ComptonTad GeschickterButch Lamoreux
Chevrolet Monte Carlo54Kelly Denton 3 Kelly Denton qualified the No. 54 car at Las Vegas (race #3) but he was replaced in the race by Kevin Grubb.Rick GoodwinTony Lambert
Kevin Grubb 31 Kevin Grubb qualified the No. 54 car at Kansas (race #28) but he was replaced in the race by Tim Fedewa.
Tim Fedewa 1
Jerry Nadeau 1
Ford Taurus25Bobby Hamilton Jr.Ed RensiFred Wanke
Dodge Intrepid36Hank Parker Jr.Wayne JeselGary Cogswell
66Casey Mears (R)Donnie Richeson

Limited Schedule

Note: If under "team", the owner's name is listed and in italics, that means the name of the race team that fielded the car is unknown.

TeamCar(s)No.Driver(s)Listed Owner(s)Crew ChiefAngela's MotorsportsAkins MotorsportsAlsup RacingBACE MotorsportsBaker RacingBennett MotorsportsBiagi Brothers RacingBig Fan RacingBLV MotorsportsBrett Bodine RacingCDS RacingConely RacingCreech MotorsportsCunningham MotorsportsCurb RacingDale Earnhardt, Inc.Dan KinneyDanford MotorsportsDF2 MotorsportsDavis MotorsportsDay Enterprise RacingDel MarkleDRT EnterprisesE. E. SawyerFrank Cicci RacingGerald WittmanGIC-Mixon MotorsportsGlenn RacingHavill-Spoerl RacingHenderson MotorsportsHispanic Racing TeamHoff MotorsportsJay Robinson RacingJim & Judie MotorsportsJoe Bessey MotorsportsJimmy CraigJoe Gibbs RacingJohn JoseyJules BickelKen Schrader RacingKLM MotorsportsLavender RacingLeik MotorsportsMac Hill MotorsportsMacDonald MotorsportsMarsh RacingMartyn GliddenMatrix MotorsportsMeans RacingMichael Waltrip RacingNEMCO MotorsportsNorm Benning RacingORTEC RacingPhoenix Racingppc RacingReiser EnterprisesRichard Childress RacingRichard JarvisRobert Yates RacingRoush RacingSadler Brothers RacingSanterre RacingSCORE MotorsportsSellers RacingSKI MotorsportsSmith Brothers MotorsportsStanton Barrett MotorsportsTeam RacingTennessee Mountain Boys RacingToby RobertsonTommy Baldwin RacingTruex MotorsportsTuttle MotorsportsWeber RacingWelliver-Jesel MotorsportsWellrich MotorsportsWhite MotorsportsYoung Racing
Ford Taurus02Jay Sauter 2Angela HarknessRichard Lasater
Bobby Leslie
Ford Taurus38Christian Elder 9 Christian Elder was scheduled to drive at Chicago (race #19) but he received career-ending injuries in a qualifying crash, and was replaced by Mark Green.Brad AkinsWes Ward
Mark Green 21
Chevrolet Monte Carlo72A. J. Alsup 1William AlsupN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Prix74Chad Little 3Bill BaumgardnerN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo28Brad Baker 7Gary BakerRandy Seals 6
Joe Ruttman 1
Chevrolet Monte Carlo02Lowell Bennett 2Lowell BennettN/A
22Lowell Bennett 1
Pontiac Grand Prix07Tim Fedewa 1Fred BiagiN/A
Pontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Monte Carlo4Mike Wallace 20
Chevrolet Monte Carlo89Lance Hooper 2Mark WatkinsN/A
Dodge Intrepid40Brian Vickers (R) 22Clyde VickersPatrick Donahue
Ford Taurus11Josh Richeson 9Brett BodineN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo09Clay Dale 2David GregoryN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo0Bryan Reffner 1John ConelyN/A
07Bryan Reffner 1
70Bryan Reffner 1
Pontiac Grand Prix
Dodge Intrepid22Billy Morris III 1Robert CreechN/A
Shayne Lockhart 1
Carl Long 1
Dodge Intrepid04Justin Labonte 3Kerry SchererN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo43Hermie Sadler 4Mike CurbN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo8Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1Teresa EarnhardtN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo85John Hayden 3Dan KinneyN/A
Ford Taurus41Austin Cameron 1Fred BickfordN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo4Kevin Prince 1Danny BostN/A
Phil Bonifield 1Fred Bickford
9Carl Edwards 1
Brent Glastetter 1
34Jason White 1Larry Carter
N/A
Mike Johnson 1
Daniel Johnson 1
94Jeff Spraker 2Matt Groeschl
Daniel Johnson 2
Derrike Cope 5
Rick Markle 1
Andy Kirby 3
Jason White 3
Larry Gunselman 16
Chevrolet Monte Carlo0Kertus Davis 6Johnny DavisN/A
Brad Teague 1
Pontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Monte Carlo16Chad Chaffin 28Wayne DayRonnie Pendelton
Pontiac Grand Prix61Justin Ashburn 1N/A
Pontiac Grand Prix96Rick Markle 1Del MarkleN/A
Ford Taurus15Tim Bainey Jr. 2Tim Bainey Sr.N/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo41Chris Fontaine 3E. E. SawyerN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo34Mike Laughlin Jr. 1Frank CicciLarry Carter
Stuart Kirby 8
Steve Grissom 7
Ford Taurus93Wayman Wittman 1Gerald WittmanN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo44Mike Harmon 33Gregg MixonDave Raney
72Rick Markle 1Gregg MixonN/A
Jimmy Kitchens 1
Dodge Intrepid64Carl Long 1Ana GlennN/A
Ford Taurus73Jason Schuler 12Daryl SpoerlN/A
85Nick Woodward 1
Brad Mueller 1
Josh Richeson 2
Chevrolet Monte Carlo75Butch Miller 11Charlie HendersonN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo09David Green 2Rudy RodriguezN/A
Roberto Guerrero 1
Carlos Contreras 1
Pontiac Grand Prix93Bill Hoff 6Jeffrey ShuttN/A
Ford Taurus49Kirk Shelmerdine 1Jay RobinsonJay Robinson
Robbie Faggart 2
Craig Raudman 1
Joe Buford 11
David Starr 1
Andy Kirby 4
Troy Cline 3
Nick Woodward 2
Dan Pardus (R) 1
Chevrolet Monte CarloDan Shaver 2
Ford TaurusSammy Potashnick 1 Sammy Potashnick qualified the No. 49 car at Bristol II (race #24) but he was replaced in the race by Derrike Cope.
Chevrolet Monte CarloRick Markle 1
Ford Taurus 1
Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2Derrike Cope 3
Chevrolet Monte Carlo32Dan Pardus (R) 17Jim GardnerGreg Conner
Chevrolet Monte Carlo6Joe Bessey 2Joe BesseyN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo86Jeff Fultz 7N/A
Pontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Monte Carlo20Coy Gibbs 5Joe GibbsN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo86Robby Benton 1John JoseyN/A
Ford Taurus62Brian Ross 2Jules BickelN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo07Ken Schrader 2Ken SchraderN/A
Michael Vergers 2
Chevrolet Monte Carlo79Keith Murt 2Keith MurtN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo08Jody Lavender 1Joe LavenderN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo81Dwayne Leik 7Dwayne LeikN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo56Richard Mitchell 7John McNellyN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo55Michael Dokken 1Marrill MacDonaldN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo31Johnny Benson Jr. 1Ted MarshTed Marsh
David Green 3
Tim Fedewa 3
Dave Blaney 1
Ford Taurus84Dion Ciccarelli 7Martyn GliddenN/A
Ford Taurus71Kevin Lepage 5Kevin LepageRichard Lasater
Ford Taurus52Brad Teague 11Jimmy MeansN/A
Jimmy Kitchens 2
Scott Gaylord 1
Phil Bonifield 3
Eric Jones 1
Donnie Neuenberger 1
Ryck Sanders 1
Cam Strader 3
Chevrolet Monte Carlo99Michael Waltrip 19Michael WaltripBobby Kennedy
Pontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Monte Carlo87Joe Nemechek 14 David Reutimann qualified the No. 87 car at Kentucky (race #16) for Joe Nemechek.Joe NemechekBrian Pattie
David Reutimann 3
Tim Fedewa 1
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Prix88Jeff Fuller 3N/A
David Reutimann 2
Chevrolet Monte Carlo8Norm Benning 1Norm BenningN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo96Gus Wasson 2Julian BurgessN/A
Brad Baker 1
Brent Moore 1
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Prix1Jimmy Spencer 23James FinchMarc Reno
Martin Truex Jr. 1
Pontiac Grand Prix51Joe Ruttman 1N/A
Ford TaurusGeoff Bodine 1
Ford Taurus
Pontiac Grand Prix15Lyndon Amick 2Harold HollyN/A
Ford Taurus17Matt Kenseth 4Robbie ReiserN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo3Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2Richard ChildressN/A
29Kevin Harvick 4
Jim Sauter 1
Chevrolet Monte Carlo64Richard Jarvis Jr. 2Richard JarvisN/A
Ford Taurus98Kasey Kahne (R) 21Robert YatesTommy Morgan
Clyde McLeod
Ford Taurus9Jeff Burton 13Jack RoushBrad Parrott
Jon Wood 1
Ford Taurus95Steadman Marlin 9The Sadler BrothersN/A
Jason White 1
Chevrolet Monte Carlo01Andy Santerre 2Andy SanterreN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo02Hermie Sadler 3Hermie SadlerN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo15Jack Sellers 1Jack SellersN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo30Christian Fittipaldi 5 Christian Fittipaldi qualified the No. 30 car at Memphis (race #30) but he was replaced in the race by Chad Chaffin who failed to qualify his regular No. 16 car.Chris LencheskiN/A
Chad Chaffin 1
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Prix67C. W. Smith 4Mike SmithN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Ford Taurus91Stanton Barrett 14Stanton BarrettN/A
Pontiac Grand Prix90Phil Bonifield 4Phil BonifieldN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo53Butch Jarvis 2William JarvisN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo13Toby Robertson 1Toby RobertsonN/A
Dodge Intrepid6David Green 1Tommy Baldwin Jr.N/A
Wally Dallenbach Jr. 3
Damon Lusk 2
Chevrolet Monte Carlo56Martin Truex Jr. 2Martin Truex Sr.N/A
58Martin Truex Jr. 2
Chevrolet Monte Carlo97P. J. Jones 1Dexter TuttleN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo8Brian Weber 4Brian WeberN/A
Jeff Spraker 1
Larry Gunselman 1
84Brian Weber 12
Larry Gunselman 3
Cam Strader 1
Shane Hall 1
Rick Markle 1
Joe Buford 1
Jody Lavender 1
Jimmy Kitchens 1
Chevrolet Monte Carlo86Mike Laughlin Jr. 1Wayne JeselClyde McLeod
Chevrolet Monte Carlo07Regan Smith 1Ed WhitakerN/A
Chevrolet Monte Carlo22David Ray Boggs 1Drew WhiteN/A
Larry Hollenbeck 1George White
Drew White 1
Chevrolet Monte Carlo70Ron Young 1Jerry YoungN/A
71Ron Young 9

Notes

Races

EAS/GNC Live Well 300

The EAS/GNC Live Well 300 was held February 16 at Daytona International Speedway. Joe Nemechek won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #3 - Dale Earnhardt Jr.
  2. #99 - Michael Waltrip
  3. #17 - Matt Kenseth
  4. #57 - Jason Keller
  5. #47 - Shane Hmiel
  6. #10 - Scott Riggs
  7. #24 - Jack Sprague
  8. #71 - Kevin Lepage
  9. #92 - Andy Houston
  10. #48 - Kenny Wallace

Failed to qualify: Dan Pardus (#32), Mike Wallace (#4), C. W. Smith (#67), Mike Harmon (#44), David Ray Boggs (#22)

  • Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s #3 car marked the first race for the #3 since the tragic 2001 Daytona 500. Junior would also run the #3 at Charlotte in May.

1-866RBCTerm.com 200

The 1-866RBCTerm.com 200 was held February 23 at North Carolina Speedway. Jeff Green won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #57 - Jason Keller
  2. #60 - Greg Biffle
  3. #7 - Randy LaJoie
  4. #10 - Scott Riggs
  5. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  6. #24 - Jack Sprague
  7. #1 - Jimmy Spencer
  8. #46 - Ashton Lewis
  9. #33 - Tony Raines
  10. #14 - Larry Foyt

Failed to qualify: Cam Strader (#84), Lance Hooper (#89)

  • Sammy Potashnick was scheduled to drive the #49 but he was arrested earlier that week and he was replaced in the race by Robbie Faggart.

Sam's Town 300

The Sam's Town 300 was held March 2 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Jeff Burton won the pole. Ricky Hendrick suffered a broken shoulder in a late-race crash with Tony Raines, and would sit out the next six races. Ron Hornaday Jr. would drive the #5 Chevrolet during that time.

Top ten results

  1. #9 - Jeff Burton
  2. #99 - Michael Waltrip
  3. #2 - Johnny Sauter
  4. #71 - Kevin Lepage
  5. #21 - Jeff Green
  6. #24 - Jack Sprague
  7. #7 - Randy LaJoie
  8. #48 - Kenny Wallace
  9. #60 - Greg Biffle
  10. #59 - Stacy Compton

Failed to qualify: Jeff Fuller (#88), Mike Laughlin Jr. (#34), A. J. Alsup (#72), Mike Harmon (#44), Dion Ciccarelli (#84)

  • Kelly Denton qualified the #54 but he was replaced in the race by Kevin Grubb.

darlingtonraceway.com 200

The darlingtonraceway.com 200 was held March 16 at Darlington Raceway. Jeff Burton won the pole, and led every single lap on his way to the victory.

Top ten results

  1. #9 - Jeff Burton
  2. #60 - Greg Biffle
  3. #21 - Jeff Green
  4. #57 - Jason Keller
  5. #48 - Kenny Wallace
  6. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  7. #33 - Tony Raines
  8. #92 - Todd Bodine
  9. #24 - Jack Sprague
  10. #59 - Stacy Compton

Failed to qualify: Phil Bonifield (#90), Shane Hall (#84)

Channellock 250

Main article: 2002 Channellock 250

The Channellock 250 was held March 23 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Scott Riggs won the pole. This race was known for several major story lines. There were two separate altercations post-race, the most notable being a physical confrontation between Kevin Harvick and Greg Biffle following an incident between the two drivers on lap 241 in which Harvick crashed hard; Harvick was placed on probation for the incident, which saw him being parked from the Virginia 500 Cup Series race when he collided against Coy Gibbs during the Truck Series race at Martinsville, in violation of the probation.

The other happening just on the other end of pit road in a verbal confrontation between Jimmy Spencer and Jack Sprague after Spencer turned Sprague, who was five laps down, in the last turn on the last lap while chasing down Jeff Green for the win. Green would ultimately win while Spencer lost two spots in that incident to drop to fourth. It was also known for privateer driver Ken Alexander and rookie Johnny Sauter causing or getting caught up in multiple incidents with Alexander being a nuisance on the track throughout the race, both finally dropping out before the race's end as well as a hard crash on the last lap between Mark Green and Larry Foyt with Green suffering a broken left foot.

Top ten results

  1. #21 - Jeff Green
  2. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  3. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  4. #1 - Jimmy Spencer
  5. #60 - Greg Biffle
  6. #48 - Kenny Wallace
  7. #7 - Randy LaJoie
  8. #92 - Todd Bodine
  9. #10 - Scott Riggs
  10. #47 - Shane Hmiel

Failed to qualify: none

O'Reilly 300

The O'Reilly 300 was held April 6 at Texas Motor Speedway. Jeff Green won the pole. The race ended after 116 laps due to rain. Michael Waltrip flipped over on lap 45. He was uninjured.

Top ten results

  1. #37 - Jeff Purvis*
  2. #24 - Jack Sprague
  3. #87 - Joe Nemechek
  4. #10 - Scott Riggs
  5. #21 - Jeff Green
  6. #29 - Kevin Harvick
  7. #7 - Randy LaJoie
  8. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  9. #17 - Matt Kenseth
  10. #9 - Jeff Burton

Failed to qualify: Dan Pardus (#32), Mike Harmon (#44), Jason Schuler (#73), Dwayne Leik (#81)

  • Andy Kirby qualified the #77 but he was replaced in the race by Brad Teague.
  • This was Purvis' final career victory before his hard crash at Nazareth.

Pepsi 300 presented by Kroger

The Pepsi 300 presented by Kroger was held April 13 at Nashville Superspeedway. Shane Hmiel won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #10 - Scott Riggs
  2. #24 - Jack Sprague
  3. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  4. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  5. #57 - Jason Keller
  6. #7 - Randy LaJoie
  7. #27 - Jamie McMurray
  8. #12 - Kerry Earnhardt
  9. #59 - Stacy Compton
  10. #19 - Tim Sauter

Failed to qualify: none

  • Mike Chase qualified the #59 for Stacy Compton.
  • This was Riggs' first career Busch Series victory.

Aaron's 312 at Talladega

Main article: 2002 Aaron's 312 at Talladega

The Aaron's 312 at Talladega was held April 20 at Talladega Superspeedway. Johnny Sauter won the pole. The race was most remembered for "the Big One" on lap 15 which was the largest crash in series history, which involved about 30 cars. This occurred when Shane Hmiel got into Scott Riggs and he hit Johnny Sauter. Sauter tumbled end over end while cars trying to avoid the wreck braked and slammed into each other. Only three cars finished on the lead lap. Third place Tim Fedewa was a last minute entry in a second Biagi Brothers Racing entry.

Top ten results

  1. #57 - Jason Keller
  2. #59 - Stacy Compton
  3. #07 - Tim Fedewa
  4. #92 - Todd Bodine
  5. #66 - Casey Mears
  6. #49 - Andy Kirby
  7. #77 - Jimmy Kitchens
  8. #14 - Larry Foyt
  9. #48 - Kenny Wallace
  10. #36 - Hank Parker Jr.

Failed to qualify: Rick Markle (#96)

  • Kenny Wallace finished ninth, despite failing to finish due to a blown engine with ten laps to go.

Auto Club 300

The Auto Club 300 was held April 27 at California Speedway. Jack Sprague won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #10 - Scott Riggs
  2. #21 - Jeff Green
  3. #59 - Stacy Compton
  4. #24 - Jack Sprague
  5. #57 - Jason Keller
  6. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  7. #19 - Tim Sauter
  8. #99 - Michael Waltrip
  9. #7 - Randy LaJoie
  10. #60 - Greg Biffle

Failed to qualify: Jack Sellers (#15)

Hardee's 250

The Hardee's 250 was held May 3 at Richmond International Raceway. Jack Sprague won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #57 - Jason Keller
  2. #46 - Ashton Lewis
  3. #60 - Greg Biffle
  4. #99 - Michael Waltrip
  5. #54 - Kevin Grubb
  6. #36 - Hank Parker Jr.
  7. #40 - Brian Vickers
  8. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  9. #27 - Jamie McMurray
  10. #19 - Tim Sauter

Failed to qualify: Christian Fittipaldi (#30), Ron Young (#71), Toby Robertson (#13), Billy Morris III (#22), Brian Weber (#8)

  • Johnny Benson Jr. crashed hard in turn 3 early in the race. He suffered broken ribs, causing him to miss 3 Winston Cup races.
  • Ricky Hendrick returned to driving in this race after his crash at Las Vegas back in March.

Busch 200

The Busch 200 was held May 11 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Shane Hmiel won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #25-Bobby Hamilton Jr.*
  2. #92-Todd Bodine
  3. #24-Jack Sprague
  4. #47-Shane Hmiel
  5. #18-Mike McLaughlin
  6. #7-Randy LaJoie
  7. #10-Scott Riggs
  8. #36-Hank Parker Jr.
  9. #27-Jamie McMurray
  10. #54-Kevin Grubb

Failed to qualify: none

  • This was Hamilton Jr.'s first career victory.

Stacker 2 200

The Stacker 2 200 was held May 18 at Nazareth Speedway. Jack Sprague won the pole. The race is known for a severe crash by Jeff Purvis, who blew his engine, spun out, and was slammed into by Greg Biffle, causing severe head trauma. Purvis has never fully recovered from the injuries he suffered, although he would return to drive a NASCAR stock car two years later at the final Busch race at Nazareth.

Top ten results

  1. #57 - Jason Keller
  2. #10 - Scott Riggs
  3. #26 - Ron Hornaday Jr.
  4. #27 - Jamie McMurray
  5. #7 - Randy LaJoie
  6. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  7. #21 - Jay Sauter
  8. #46 - Ashton Lewis
  9. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  10. #33 - Tony Raines

Failed to qualify: none

  • Mike Johnson qualified the #34 for Daniel Johnson.

Carquest Auto Parts 300

The Carquest Auto Parts 300 was held May 25 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Ron Hornaday Jr. won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #21 - Jeff Green
  2. #60 - Greg Biffle
  3. #10 - Scott Riggs
  4. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  5. #92 - Todd Bodine
  6. #37 - Kevin Lepage
  7. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  8. #54 - Kevin Grubb
  9. #2 - Jay Sauter*
  10. #24 - Jack Sprague

Failed to qualify: Christian Fittipaldi (#30), Carl Long (#64), Stanton Barrett (#91), Larry Gunselman (#84), Phil Bonifield (#90)

  • Jay Sauter ran the #2 replacing Johnny Sauter due to health concerns.
  • This was Jeff Green's final career win.

MBNA Platinum 200

The MBNA Platinum 200 was held June 1 at Dover International Speedway. Jeff Green won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #60 - Greg Biffle
  2. #21 - Jeff Green
  3. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  4. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  5. #24 - Jack Sprague
  6. #26 - Ron Hornaday Jr.
  7. #48 - Kenny Wallace
  8. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  9. #7 - Randy LaJoie
  10. #54 - Kevin Grubb

Failed to qualify: none

Inside Traxx 300 presented by Met-Rx

The Inside Traxx 300 presented by Met-Rx was held June 8 at Nashville Superspeedway. Greg Biffle won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #24 - Jack Sprague
  2. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  3. #60 - Greg Biffle
  4. #21 - Jay Sauter
  5. #57 - Jason Keller
  6. #48 - Kenny Wallace
  7. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  8. #36 - Hank Parker Jr.
  9. #47 - Shane Hmiel
  10. #66 - Casey Mears

Failed to qualify: Jason Schuler (#73), Jeff Fultz (#86), Nick Woodward (#85), Kevin Prince (#4)

  • David Green qualified the #59 for Stacy Compton.

Kroger 300 presented by Oreo

The Kroger 300 presented by Oreo was held June 15 but finished on June 16 at Kentucky Speedway due to rain. Scott Riggs won the pole. The race was delayed a day by rain, but the broadcast of the race was aired on tape delay because of a NASCAR rule prohibiting two national series from being broadcast simultaneously.

Top ten results

  1. #92 - Todd Bodine
  2. #60 - Greg Biffle
  3. #33 - Tony Raines
  4. #10 - Scott Riggs
  5. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  6. #27 - Jamie McMurray
  7. #12 - Kerry Earnhardt
  8. #5 - Ricky Hendrick
  9. #48 - Kenny Wallace
  10. #63 - Shane Hall

Failed to qualify: Chad Chaffin (#16), Brad Baker (#96), Dwayne Leik (#81), Jeff Fultz (#86), Dion Ciccarelli (#84), Brian Weber (#8), Jason Schuler (#73)

  • Mark Green qualified the #59 for Stacy Compton and David Reutimann qualified the #87 for Joe Nemechek.

GNC Live Well 250

The GNC Live Well 250 was held June 30 at The Milwaukee Mile. Greg Biffle won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #60 - Greg Biffle
  2. #57 - Jason Keller
  3. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  4. #26 - Ron Hornaday Jr.
  5. #33 - Tony Raines
  6. #63 - Shane Hmiel
  7. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  8. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  9. #19 - Tim Sauter
  10. #7 - Randy LaJoie

Failed to qualify: Brian Ross (#62)

  • 59-year old Jim Sauter entered this race alongside his sons Johnny, Jay, and Tim, making this only time in NASCAR history where a father raced against three of his sons. Jim, Johnny, and Jay all drove for Richard Childress Racing.

Stacker 2/GNC Live Well 250

The Stacker 2/GNC Live Well 250 was held July 5 at Daytona International Speedway. Joe Nemechek won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #87 - Joe Nemechek
  2. #60 - Greg Biffle
  3. #37 - Kevin Lepage
  4. #57 - Jason Keller
  5. #27 - Jamie McMurray
  6. #2 - Johnny Sauter
  7. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  8. #1 - Jimmy Spencer
  9. #54 - Kevin Grubb
  10. #59 - Stacy Compton

Failed to qualify: none

Tropicana Twister 300

The Tropicana Twister 300 was held July 13 at Chicagoland Speedway. Todd Bodine won the pole. Christian Elder and Dan Pardus were involved in large accidents during qualifying. Elder sustained a concussion and a broken collarbone, which effectively ended his racing career while Pardus escaped his crash uninjured.

Top ten results

  1. #2 - Johnny Sauter
  2. #92 - Todd Bodine
  3. #9 - Jeff Burton
  4. #87 - Joe Nemechek
  5. #26 - Ron Hornaday Jr.
  6. #1 - Jimmy Spencer
  7. #21 - Jeff Green
  8. #60 - Greg Biffle
  9. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  10. #57 - Jason Keller

Failed to qualify: Richard Mitchell (#56), Steadman Marlin (#95), Larry Hollenbeck (#22), Dan Pardus (#32), Jason Schuler (#73)

  • Mark Green would drive the #38 for the rest of the season after Elder's qualifying accident.

Charter Pipeline 250

The Charter Pipeline 250 was held July 20 at Gateway International Raceway. Randy LaJoie won the pole. The week was marked by tragedy as Andy Kirby was killed in a motorcycle accident on July 18.

Top ten results

  1. #60 - Greg Biffle
  2. #26 - Ron Hornaday Jr.
  3. #54 - Kevin Grubb
  4. #24 - Jack Sprague
  5. #33 - Tony Raines
  6. #57 - Jason Keller
  7. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  8. #27 - Jamie McMurray
  9. #37 - Kevin Lepage
  10. #19 - Tim Sauter

Failed to qualify: Kertus Davis (#0), Drew White (#22)

  • David Green qualified the #59 for Stacy Compton.
  • Carl Edwards made his Series debut in this race, driving the #9 Chevy for Bost Motorsports. Edwards exited on lap 35 with valve issues and wound up 38th in the field of 43.

NetZero 250

The NetZero 250 was held July 27 at Pikes Peak International Raceway. Jason Keller won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #36 - Hank Parker Jr.
  2. #60 - Greg Biffle
  3. #57 - Jason Keller
  4. #26 - Ron Hornaday Jr.
  5. #54 - Kevin Lepage
  6. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  7. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  8. #27 - Jamie McMurray
  9. #46 - Ashton Lewis
  10. #59 - Stacy Compton

Failed to qualify: none

Kroger 200

The Kroger 200 was held August 3 at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Greg Biffle won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #60 - Greg Biffle
  2. #57 - Jason Keller
  3. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  4. #2 - Johnny Sauter
  5. #22 - Kenny Wallace
  6. #9 - Jon Wood
  7. #5 - Ricky Hendrick
  8. #27 - Jamie McMurray
  9. #33 - Tony Raines
  10. #26 - Ron Hornaday Jr.

Failed to qualify: none

Cabela's 250

The Cabela's 250 was held August 17 at Michigan International Speedway. Kevin Lepage won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #99 - Michael Waltrip
  2. #9 - Jeff Burton
  3. #21 - Jeff Green
  4. #92 - Todd Bodine
  5. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  6. #10 - Scott Riggs
  7. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  8. #59 - Stacy Compton
  9. #1 - Jimmy Spencer
  10. #98 - Kasey Kahne

Failed to qualify: Richard Mitchell (#56), Michael Vergers (#07), Rick Markle (#84), Steadman Marlin (#95), Keith Murt (#79), Mike Harmon (#44), Brian Ross (#62), Jason Schuler (#73), Wayman Wittman (#93)

Food City 250

The Food City 250 was held August 23 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Jason Keller won the pole. This race was marred by a violent practice crash involving Mike Harmon, in which Harmon's car hit the turn 2 entry gate and slammed into the end of the concrete wall, nearly ripping the car completely in half. As the wreckage slid town the track, the car was slammed into by Johnny Sauter. Harmon miraculously walked away from the crash unharmed, and managed to secure a backup car from Larry Gunselman.

Top ten results

  1. #1 - Jimmy Spencer
  2. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  3. #60 - Greg Biffle
  4. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  5. #21 - Jeff Green
  6. #48 - Kenny Wallace
  7. #99 - Michael Waltrip
  8. #33 - Tony Raines
  9. #57 - Jason Keller
  10. #7 - Randy LaJoie

Failed to qualify: Ron Young (#71), Josh Richeson (#11), Kasey Kahne (#98), Tim Bainey Jr. (#15), Joe Buford (#84), Butch Jarvis (#53)

  • Sammy Potashnick qualified the #49 but he was replaced in the race by Derrike Cope.

Gatorade 200

The Gatorade 200 was held August 31 at Darlington Raceway. Greg Biffle won the pole. The race was shortened to 74 laps due to rain.

Top ten results

  1. #9 - Jeff Burton
  2. #57 - Jason Keller
  3. #21 - Jeff Green
  4. #60 - Greg Biffle
  5. #24 - Jack Sprague
  6. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  7. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  8. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  9. #33 - Tony Raines
  10. #10 - Scott Riggs

Failed to qualify: Gus Wasson (#96), Ron Young (#71)

Funai 250

The Funai 250 was held September 6 at Richmond International Raceway. Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the pole. This race was marred by several large accidents, the hardest involved Derrike Cope, whose car suffered a stuck throttle, and slammed the turn 1 wall with such force that the A pillar snapped and the roof was partially ripped off. Cope suffered minor injuries.

Top ten results

  1. #8 - Dale Earnhardt Jr.
  2. #27 - Jamie McMurray
  3. #9 - Jeff Burton
  4. #33 - Tony Raines
  5. #57 - Jason Keller
  6. #60 - Greg Biffle
  7. #36 - Hank Parker Jr.
  8. #99 - Michael Waltrip
  9. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  10. #48 - Kenny Wallace

Failed to qualify: Michael Vergers (#07), Brian Vickers (#40), Martin Truex Jr. (#58), Shayne Lockhart (#22), Dion Ciccarelli (#84), Chris Fontaine (#41), Ron Young (#71), Josh Richeson (#11), Mike Harmon (#44), Dan Pardus (#32), Butch Miller (#75)

MBNA All-American Heroes 200

The MBNA All-American Heroes 200 was held September 21 at Dover International Speedway. Kevin Lepage won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  2. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  3. #24 - Jack Sprague
  4. #21 - Jeff Green
  5. #57 - Jason Keller
  6. #1 - Jimmy Spencer
  7. #7 - Randy LaJoie
  8. #19 - Tim Sauter
  9. #48 - Kenny Wallace
  10. #47 - Shane Hmiel

Failed to qualify: Chris Fontaine (#41), Bill Hoff (#93), Richard Mitchell (#56), Donnie Neuenberger (#52)

  • This was Wimmer's first career NASCAR Busch Series victory.

Mr. Goodcents 300

The Mr. Goodcents 300 was held September 28 at Kansas Speedway. Michael Waltrip won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #9 - Jeff Burton
  2. #12 - Kerry Earnhardt
  3. #87 - Joe Nemechek
  4. #60 - Greg Biffle
  5. #33 - Tony Raines
  6. #1 - Jimmy Spencer
  7. #21 - Jeff Green
  8. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  9. #15 - Lyndon Amick
  10. #27 - Jamie McMurray

Failed to qualify: Mike Wallace (#4), Jason Schuler (#73), Steadman Marlin (#95), Ryck Sanders (#52)

  • Kevin Grubb qualified the #54 but he was replaced in the race by Tim Fedewa.
  • This race marked the final career start for Ricky Hendrick, as he would retire from driving after this race, citing health reasons. David Green would drive the #5 for the rest of the season.

Little Trees 300

The Little Trees 300 was held October 12 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Michael Waltrip won the pole. The top three finishers were the only cars to finish on the lead lap.

Top ten results

  1. #9 - Jeff Burton
  2. #99 - Michael Waltrip
  3. #87 - Joe Nemechek
  4. #21 - Jeff Green
  5. #5 - David Green
  6. #60 - Greg Biffle
  7. #6 - Wally Dallenbach Jr.
  8. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  9. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  10. #47 - Shane Hmiel

Failed to qualify: Justin Labonte (#04), Brad Baker (#28), Jeff Fultz (#86), Jason White (#95), Carl Long (#22), Chad Chaffin (#16), John Hayden (#85), Larry Gunselman (#94), Brian Weber (#84), Cam Strader (#52), Mike Harmon (#44)

Sam's Town 250 Benefitting St. Jude

The Sam's Town 250 Benefitting St. Jude was held October 20 at Memphis Motorsports Park. Greg Biffle won the pole. The race was scheduled for October 19, but was postponed a day for rain, and was broadcast on tape delay due to a conflict with the Old Dominion 500.

Top ten results

  1. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  2. #59 - Stacy Compton
  3. #27 - Jamie McMurray
  4. #36 - Hank Parker Jr.
  5. #12 - Kerry Earnhardt
  6. #19 - Tim Sauter
  7. #26 - Ron Hornaday Jr.
  8. #21 - Jay Sauter
  9. #5 - David Green
  10. #57 - Jason Keller

Failed to qualify: Jason Schuler (#73), Bryan Reffner (#70), John Hayden (#85), Tim Bainey Jr. (#15), Mike Harmon (#44), Chris Fontaine (#41), Jody Lavender (#84), Chad Chaffin (#16), Michael Dokken (#55), Dan Pardus (#32), Justin Ashburn (#61), Butch Jarvis (#53)

  • Christian Fittipaldi qualified the #30 but he was replaced in the race by Chad Chaffin, who DNQed his #16.

Aaron's 312

The Aaron's 312 was held October 26 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Greg Biffle won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #27 - Jamie McMurray*
  2. #99 - Michael Waltrip
  3. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  4. #10 - Scott Riggs
  5. #60 - Greg Biffle
  6. #87 - Joe Nemechek
  7. #57 - Jason Keller
  8. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  9. #46 - Ashton Lewis
  10. #2 - Johnny Sauter

Failed to qualify: David Reutimann (#88), Roberto Guerrero (#09), Lyndon Amick (#15), Hermie Sadler (#43), Justin Labonte (#04), Keith Murt (#79)

  • This was McMurray's first career Busch Series victory, coming just two weeks after scoring his first Cup Series victory at Charlotte.

Sam's Club 200

The Sam's Club 200 was held November 2 at North Carolina Speedway. Jeff Green won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #27 - Jamie McMurray
  2. #60 - Greg Biffle*
  3. #7 - Randy LaJoie
  4. #5 - David Green
  5. #59 - Stacy Compton
  6. #21 - Jeff Green*
  7. #99 - Michael Waltrip*
  8. #47 - Shane Hmiel
  9. #48 - Kenny Wallace
  10. #24 - Jack Sprague

Failed to qualify: Justin Labonte (#04), Cam Strader (#52), Jeff Fultz (#86), Dan Pardus (#32), C. W. Smith (#67), Jody Lavender (#08), Clay Dale (#09), Brad Baker (#28)-Withdrew

  • Michael Waltrip and Jeff Green were battling for the lead with two laps remaining. In turn three, Waltrip's car got loose and made contact with Green, spinning both cars out, and effectively handing the race victory to McMurray.
  • Biffle's 2nd-place finish extended his points lead to 212 points over Jason Keller, who finished three laps down in 27th.

Bashas' Supermarkets 200

The Bashas' Supermarkets 200 was held November 9 at Phoenix International Raceway. Greg Biffle won the pole. By finishing third in this race, Biffle would mathematically win the 2002 Busch Series championship.

Top ten results

  1. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  2. #59 - Stacy Compton
  3. #60 - Greg Biffle*
  4. #57 - Jason Keller
  5. #5 - David Green
  6. #1 - Jimmy Spencer
  7. #2 - Johnny Sauter
  8. #46 - Ashton Lewis
  9. #6 - Wally Dallenbach Jr.
  10. #12 - Kerry Earnhardt

Failed to qualify: Jimmy Kitchens (#72), Jay Sauter (#02)

  • Biffle would lock up the championship by 227 points ahead of Keller. Entering this race, Biffle needed to finish 4th or better to win the championship.

Ford 300

The Ford 300 was held November 16 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Jeff Green won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  2. #36 - Hank Parker Jr.
  3. #87 - Joe Nemechek
  4. #60 - Greg Biffle
  5. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  6. #7 - Randy LaJoie
  7. #99 - Michael Waltrip
  8. #1 - Jimmy Spencer
  9. #46 - Ashton Lewis
  10. #21 - Jeff Green

Failed to qualify: Geoff Bodine (#51), Kertus Davis (#0), Stanton Barrett (#91), Bryan Reffner (#07), Mike Wallace (#4), Carlos Contreras (#09), Cam Strader (#52), Mike Harmon (#44), Larry Gunselman (#94), Jimmy Kitchens (#84), Dwayne Leik (#81), Norm Benning (#8)

Full Drivers' Championship

(key) Bold – Pole position awarded by time. Italics – Pole position set by owner's points. * – Most laps led. ** - All laps led.

PosDriverDAYCARLVSDARBRITEXNSHTALCALRCHNHANAZCLTDOVNSHKENMILDAYCHIGTYPPRIRPMCHBRIDARRCHDOVKANCLTMEMATLCARPHOHOMPts14924246443448844253542066414774078840589404210402311402112380413364414354015353816341617327918326819320920315821314822314523307124288525259426245427239728212529197130191431190732189633188734177335164336152537150638132139130940125741109442106643981449604594546908479074881849780507145165452649535545455155515565025749558455594526042561416624056339964376653706636867353683466931270297712857228073270742687526276250772457824579229802258122482223831988419785197861948717188150891439013891137921349311994119951049610497103989899951009410192102921038510485105801067910776108761097311070111671126411364114631155811652117491184611943120431214012237123341243412534126127128129130131132133134135136137138139140141142143144145146147148149150151152153154155PosDriverDAYCARLVSDARBRITEXNSHTALCALRCHNHANAZCLTDOVNSHKENMILDAYCHIGTYPPRIRPMCHBRIDARRCHDOVKANCLTMEMATLCARPHOHOMPts
Greg Biffle22292517332610*331272*1*321*28121423*4**6174634*523*4
Jason Keller4122429135*1*51*321*13285342410632359255301810727415*
Scott Wimmer131913343214281281116184753261321637279124431*131711
Mike McLaughlin385126218202461459483339872777141748192318163131920
Jack Sprague7669192*2134183261051*16142842414171528533320251842102211
Jamie McMurray1115291626197271199416322661651288812113222610413113814
Kenny Wallace101285625119141726121276918352819135186111092222191893024
Bobby Hamilton Jr.301611121383223725*1*6732367339171231532614308937829245
Stacy Compton2022101036119231227131721131733103231101683421181512162115213
Scott Riggs (R)6434209411912772311204*371530271611*61810341423*39364184017
Randy LaJoie12372777617913653293613103617182013241020207173835153166
Tony Raines3493671120302025372410212722351318535916894115111519232836
Tim Sauter2629172216221032710121419223215912341023332017192581113632143618
Hank Parker Jr.3520261333143410136824152484120184016138131515738184044311272
Johnny Sauter (R)17133113515123339222111QL40192412611134422332536161537141020719
Shane Hmiel (R)536421910261921232141931339196342326243925242928101410112084116
Ashton Lewis3381525183937231622082019371138191140937383923351219333292589
Ron Hornaday Jr.153812222917143336313742152*41037123826213414716261226
Jeff Green2511*531*5239127353124*74176*3110
Larry Foyt1510273820162583120193127141738231122232822262126402828172127242528
Casey Mears (R)2323183923382352923171523361020191638152525344012302229272323341512
Kerry Earnhardt (R)4128191828238182133182028161872738431218352131282739231541311027
Todd Bodine883018422402235121112627232371241617134332123439
Kevin Grubb4132122416111951032810393530916311303120144335QL2925391338
Kevin Lepage842134Wth61814121131595*3236131311241319434037
Jimmy Spencer287162442837353238378691*223266343868
Michael Waltrip2262143042358411421*783322*77
Ricky Hendrick272137151530222515815202124227232933172738
Shane Hall32DNQ4014312736162924293010353129331520412616292333
Brian Vickers (R)2520371472632283121193837DNQ1339281312211134
Jeff Burton1*1**101541303*2131*1*17
Mark Green17172833351512QL2241221937162016303828191430
Kasey Kahne (R)3132361830292025251510DNQ181519273221161821
Joe Nemechek43143344113251*4113363
Chad Chaffin40324036403439123427DNQ253926342923391940394242DNQ42333029
Jay Sauter1530307942113371317368DNQ25
Mike WallaceDNQ2527383639311414201819422418DNQ152124DNQ
Mike HarmonDNQ42DNQ3542DNQ413928293437354040342233423241DNQ4334DNQ4041DNQDNQ393639DNQ
Jeff Purvis21182330271131524111328
David Green18331438QL4219QL59144542
Larry Gunselman1641DNQ3323372531262835353436DNQ33314342DNQ
Brad Teague41424335244242403826282843294224254243
Jimmy Kitchens427223440422417362732304141DNQDNQ
Lyndon Amick191430412241282520319DNQ
Ron YoungDNQ1738211428DNQDNQDNQ32402425293732
Stanton BarrettDNQ214320282733242321223442DNQ
Butch Miller331521191618323422DNQ31
Andy Kirby3738283139QL2963238394123
Dan Pardus (R)DNQ343323DNQ323425352741DNQ2739DNQ42DNQDNQ
Brian Weber2531DNQ36254143DNQ403939332936DNQ40
Tim Fedewa33914313625122026
Joe Buford433729DNQ3135364130352640
Stuart Kirby4333412529173626
Derrike Cope3128213238362738
Steadman Marlin2429272422DNQ30DNQDNQ
Steve Grissom30412229372331
Josh Richeson3041434138DNQDNQ33353528
Christian Elder3637383143432629QL
Brad Baker411723DNQ23DNQ17Wth
Dale Earnhardt Jr.1*361*
Coy Gibbs4114272130
Wally Dallenbach Jr.1479
David Reutimann16QL12DNQ1543
Kevin Harvick2463037
Martin Truex Jr.2917DNQ2523
Hermie Sadler30402129DNQ3329
Kertus Davis2632DNQ312441DNQ
Andy Houston91724
Chad Little142421
Elton Sawyer222022
Troy Cline242321
Richard Mitchell3534DNQDNQ23DNQ32
Phil BonifieldDNQ3035DNQ43424343
Ken Alexander33352931
Jason White43282237DNQ
Bruce Bechtel26403632
Matt Kenseth339439
Jason SchulerDNQ36DNQDNQ39DNQ373642DNQDNQDNQ
Dwayne Leik40DNQDNQ244037DNQ
Lowell Bennett412126
Bill Hoff4335423641DNQ
Dion CiccarelliDNQ403531DNQDNQ37
Jeff Fultz292642DNQDNQDNQDNQ
Kelly Denton1627QL
Joe Bessey2518
C. W. SmithDNQ1430DNQ
Dana White273841
Jon Wood6
Nick Woodward30DNQ31
Daniel Johnson404037
Jeff Spraker393924
Damon Lusk4222
Eric Jones4326
Robbie Faggart3534
Richard Jarvis Jr.3440
Andy Santerre3836
Jerry Nadeau20
Ken Schrader3937
Rick MarkleDNQ384239DNQ
Lance HooperDNQ23
Dan Shaver3543
Christian FittipaldiDNQDNQ3543QL
Mike Laughlin Jr.DNQ26
Donnie NeuenbergerDNQ26
Jeff Fuller42DNQ40
Clay Dale28DNQ
Jim Sauter29
Bryan Reffner29DNQDNQ
Sammy PotashnickQL30QL
Kirk Shelmerdine31
Craig Raudman32
David Starr33
John HaydenDNQDNQ33
Dave Blaney35
P. J. Jones35
Mike Johnson37QL
Carl Edwards38
Regan Smith39
Scott Gaylord40
Robby Benton40
Brent Glastetter41
Austin Cameron42
Johnny Benson43
Brad Mueller43
Brent Moore43
Joe Ruttman36
Gus Wasson43DNQ
David Ray BoggsDNQ
Cam StraderDNQDNQDNQDNQ
A. J. AlsupDNQ
Jack SellersDNQ
Toby RobertsonDNQ
Billy Morris IIIDNQ
Carl LongDNQDNQ
Kevin PrinceDNQ
Brian RossDNQDNQ
Larry HollenbeckDNQ
Drew WhiteDNQ
Wayman WittmanDNQ
Michael VergersDNQDNQ
Keith MurtDNQDNQ
Butch JarvisDNQDNQ
Tim Bainey Jr.DNQDNQ
Shayne LockhartDNQ
Chris FontaineDNQDNQDNQ
Ryck SandersDNQ
Justin LabonteDNQDNQDNQ
Michael DokkenDNQ
Justin AshburnDNQ
Jody LavenderDNQDNQ
Roberto GuerreroDNQ
Geoff BodineDNQ
Carlos ContrerasDNQ
Norm BenningDNQ
Mike ChaseQL

NASCAR Rookie of the Year

Scott Riggs of ppc Racing took home the 2002 Rookie of the Year title, winning twice and finishing tenth in points. Johnny Sauter won at Chicagoland Speedway and finished 14th in points despite skipping the Carquest Auto Parts 300. Shane Hmiel and Casey Mears finished 16th and 21st respectively in their NASCAR debuts, while Kerry Earnhardt had two top-fives in his second bid for top rookie honors. Brian Vickers, Kasey Kahne, and Dan Pardus ran limited schedules during their rookie campaigns.

References

References

  1. "March 2002 Busch Series Archive - Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site".
  2. (April 17, 2002). "BUSCH: More fines for Harvick".
  3. "2002 O'reilly 300".
  4. "2002 Pepsi 300 presented by Kroger".
  5. "May 2002 Busch Series Archive - Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site".
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