1997 Brickyard 400
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Race details | ||||||
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Race 19 of 32 in the 1997 NASCAR Winston Cup Series season | ||||||
Date | August 2, 1997 | |||||
Official name | Brickyard 400 | |||||
Location | Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana | |||||
Course |
Permanent racing facility 2.5 mi (4.023 km) | |||||
Distance | 160 laps, 400 mi (643.737 km) | |||||
Average speed | 130.814 miles per hour (210.525 km/h) | |||||
Pole position | ||||||
Driver |
Robert Yates Racing | |||||
Most laps led | ||||||
Driver | Ernie Irvan |
Robert Yates Racing | ||||
Laps | 39 | |||||
Winner | ||||||
No. 10 | Ricky Rudd |
Network | ABC | |||
Announcers |
Nielsen Ratings | 5.3/18 |
The 1997 Brickyard 400, the 4th running of the
That was last Cup attempt of Tim Steele, he would pass away in 2024.
Background
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, located in
Summary
In the final twenty laps, Dale Jarrett, Jeff Gordon, and Mark Martin held the top three spots, but none of the three would be able to make it to the finish without one final pit stop for fuel. Jeff Burton and Ricky Rudd also were close on fuel. On lap 145, Robby Gordon brushed the wall, and Burton ran over debris. Burton was forced to pit under green, but as he was finishing his stop, the caution came out. Burton flew out of the pits to beat the leaders, and for a moment it appeared he was in the cat bird's seat with four fresh tires, and would be the leader after all other drivers cycled through their stops. However, he was penalized for speeding while exiting the pit lane, and dropped to 15th. Ricky Rudd was among a few drivers who stayed out, and his gamble put him in the lead. Rudd drove the final 46 laps without a pit stop to take the victory.[1]
Results
Pos | No. | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | |
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1 | 10 | Ricky Rudd | Rudd Performance Motorsports | Ford | |
2 | 18 | Bobby Labonte | Joe Gibbs Racing | Pontiac | |
3 | 88 | Dale Jarrett | Robert Yates Racing |
Ford | |
4 | 24 | Jeff Gordon | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | |
5 | 37 | Jeremy Mayfield | Kranefuss-Haas Racing |
Ford | |
6 | 6 | Mark Martin | Roush Racing |
Ford | |
7 | 30 | Johnny Benson Jr. | Bahari Racing | Pontiac | |
8 | 94 | Bill Elliott | Evernham Motorsports | Ford | |
9 | 31 | Mike Skinner | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | |
10 | 28 | Ernie Irvan | Robert Yates Racing |
Ford | |
11 | 33 | Ken Schrader | Andy Petree Racing | Chevrolet | |
12 | 9 | Lake Speed | Melling Racing | Ford | |
13 | 44 | Kyle Petty | PE2 | Pontiac |
Race statistics
References
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