2000 Goody's Body Pain 500
Race details | |||
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Race 8 of 34 in the 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Series | |||
The 2000 Goody's Body Pain 500 program cover. | |||
Date | April 9, 2000 | ||
Official name | 51st Annual Goody's Body Pain 500 | ||
Location | Martinsville, Virginia, Martinsville Speedway | ||
Course | Permanent racing facility 0.526 mi (0.847 km) | ||
Distance | 500 laps, 263 mi (423.257 km) | ||
Scheduled Distance | 500 laps, 263 mi (423.257 km) | ||
Average speed | 75.653 miles per hour (121.752 km/h) | ||
Attendance | 84,000 | ||
Pole position | |||
Driver |
| Penske-Kranefuss Racing | |
Time | 19.969 | ||
Most laps led | |||
Driver | Rusty Wallace | Penske-Kranefuss Racing | |
Laps | 343 | ||
Winner | |||
No. 6 | Mark Martin | Roush Racing | |
Television in the United States | |||
Network | ESPN | ||
Announcers | Bob Jenkins, Ned Jarrett, Benny Parsons | ||
Radio in the United States | |||
Radio | Motor Racing Network |
The 2000 Goody's Body Pain 500 was the eighth stock car race of the 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Series and the 51st iteration of the event. The race was held on Sunday, April 9, 2000, before an audience of 84,000 in Martinsville, Virginia at Martinsville Speedway, a 0.526 miles (0.847 km) permanent oval-shaped short track. The race took the scheduled 500 laps to complete. Gambling on pit strategy, Roush Racing's Mark Martin managed to defend the field on old tires, taking advantage of track position to take his 32nd career NASCAR Winston Cup Series victory and his only victory of the season.[1][2] To fill out the top three, Roush Racing's Jeff Burton and Mattei Motorsports' Michael Waltrip finished second and third, respectively.
Background
Martinsville Speedway is an NASCAR-owned stock car racing track located in Henry County, in Ridgeway, Virginia, just to the south of Martinsville. At 0.526 miles (0.847 km) in length, it is the shortest track in the NASCAR Cup Series. The track was also one of the first paved oval tracks in NASCAR, being built in 1947 by H. Clay Earles. It is also the only remaining race track that has been on the NASCAR circuit from its beginning in 1948.
Entry list
- (R) denotes rookie driver.
Practice
Originally, three practice sessions were to be held, with one session on Friday and two sessions on Saturday. However, due to rain, the final session on Saturday was cancelled.[3]
First practice
The first practice session was held on Friday, April 7, at 11:00 AM EST. The session lasted for two hours and 30 minutes. Robert Yates Racing's Ricky Rudd set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 19.977 and an average speed of 94.789 mph (152.548 km/h).[4]
Pos. | # | Driver | Team | Make | Time | Speed |
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1 | 28 | Ricky Rudd | Robert Yates Racing | Ford | 19.977 | 94.789 |
2 | 12 | Jeremy Mayfield | Penske-Kranefuss Racing | Ford | 20.014 | 94.614 |
3 | 11 | Brett Bodine | Brett Bodine Racing | Ford | 20.021 | 94.581 |
Full first practice results |
Final practice
The final practice session was held on Saturday, April 8, at 10:00 AM EST. The session lasted for one hour and 45 minutes. Penske-Kranefuss Racing's Jeremy Mayfield set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 20.210 and an average speed of 93.696 mph (150.789 km/h).[4]
Pos. | # | Driver | Team | Make | Time | Speed |
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1 | 12 | Jeremy Mayfield | Penske-Kranefuss Racing | Ford | 20.210 | 93.696 |
2 | 7 | Michael Waltrip | Mattei Motorsports | Chevrolet | 20.221 | 93.645 |
3 | 55 | Kenny Wallace | Andy Petree Racing | Chevrolet | 20.246 | 93.530 |
Full final practice results |
Qualifying
Qualifying was split into two rounds. The first round was held on Friday, April 7, at 3:00 PM EST. Each driver had two laps to set a fastest time; the fastest of the two counted as their official qualifying lap. During the first round, the top 25 drivers in the round was guaranteed a starting spot in the race. If a driver was not able to guarantee a spot in the first round, they had the option to scrub their time from the first round and try and run a faster lap time in a second round qualifying run, held on Saturday, April 8, at 12:30 PM EST. As with the first round, each driver had two laps to set a fastest time; the fastest of the two would count as their official qualifying lap.[4] Positions 26–36 was decided on time, while positions 37–43 was based on provisionals. Six spots were awarded by the use of provisionals based on owner's points. The seventh was awarded to a past champion who has not otherwise qualified for the race. If no past champion needs the provisional, the next team in the owner points was awarded a provisional.[5]
Rusty Wallace, driving for Penske-Kranefuss Racing, managed to win the pole, setting a time of 19.969 and an average speed of 94.827 miles per hour (152.609 km/h) in the first round.[6]
Four drivers failed to qualify.
Full qualifying results
Race results
Fin | St | # | Driver | Team | Make | Laps | Led | Status | Pts | Winnings |
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1 | 21 | 6 | Mark Martin | Roush Racing | Ford | 500 | 64 | running | 180 | $104,650 |
2 | 5 | 99 | Jeff Burton | Roush Racing | Ford | 500 | 0 | running | 170 | $91,150 |
3 | 34 | 7 | Michael Waltrip | Mattei Motorsports | Chevrolet | 500 | 1 | running | 170 | $79,850 |
4 | 11 | 24 | Jeff Gordon | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 500 | 0 | running | 160 | $65,530 |
5 | 28 | 88 | Dale Jarrett | Robert Yates Racing | Ford | 500 | 0 | running | 155 | $65,125 |
6 | 37 | 20 | Tony Stewart | Joe Gibbs Racing | Pontiac | 500 | 0 | running | 150 | $52,825 |
7 | 24 | 12 | Jeremy Mayfield | Penske-Kranefuss Racing | Ford | 500 | 0 | running | 146 | $43,575 |
8 | 9 | 94 | Bill Elliott | Bill Elliott Racing | Ford | 500 | 0 | running | 142 | $44,550 |
9 | 17 | 3 | Dale Earnhardt | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 500 | 42 | running | 143 | $48,550 |
10 | 1 | 2 | Rusty Wallace | Penske-Kranefuss Racing | Ford | 500 | 343 | running | 144 | $64,100 |
11 | 18 | 22 | Ward Burton | Bill Davis Racing | Pontiac | 500 | 8 | running | 135 | $55,485 |
12 | 13 | 18 | Bobby Labonte | Joe Gibbs Racing | Pontiac | 500 | 9 | running | 132 | $48,475 |
13 | 12 | 36 | Ken Schrader | MB2 Motorsports | Pontiac | 500 | 23 | running | 129 | $31,650 |
14 | 26 | 43 | John Andretti | Petty Enterprises | Pontiac | 500 | 0 | running | 121 | $46,050 |
15 | 23 | 77 | Robert Pressley | Jasper Motorsports | Ford | 499 | 0 | running | 118 | $34,050 |
16 | 25 | 10 | Johnny Benson Jr. | Tyler Jet Motorsports | Pontiac | 499 | 0 | running | 115 | $30,650 |
17 | 29 | 33 | Joe Nemechek | Andy Petree Racing | Chevrolet | 499 | 0 | running | 112 | $38,850 |
18 | 10 | 4 | Bobby Hamilton | Morgan–McClure Motorsports | Chevrolet | 499 | 0 | running | 109 | $37,625 |
19 | 3 | 31 | Mike Skinner | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 498 | 10 | running | 111 | $38,225 |
20 | 6 | 25 | Jerry Nadeau | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 498 | 0 | running | 103 | $40,325 |
21 | 31 | 17 | Matt Kenseth (R) | Roush Racing | Ford | 498 | 0 | running | 100 | $38,625 |
22 | 7 | 28 | Ricky Rudd | Robert Yates Racing | Ford | 497 | 0 | running | 97 | $36,325 |
23 | 27 | 5 | Terry Labonte | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 497 | 0 | running | 94 | $42,625 |
24 | 8 | 40 | Sterling Marlin | Team SABCO | Chevrolet | 497 | 0 | running | 91 | $35,825 |
25 | 19 | 1 | Steve Park | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. | Chevrolet | 497 | 0 | running | 88 | $35,925 |
26 | 22 | 8 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. (R) | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. | Chevrolet | 496 | 0 | running | 85 | $33,975 |
27 | 38 | 97 | Chad Little | Roush Racing | Ford | 496 | 0 | running | 82 | $34,975 |
28 | 40 | 26 | Jimmy Spencer | Haas-Carter Motorsports | Ford | 494 | 0 | running | 79 | $34,675 |
29 | 41 | 21 | Elliott Sadler | Wood Brothers Racing | Ford | 493 | 0 | running | 76 | $35,275 |
30 | 30 | 60 | Rich Bickle | Joe Bessey Racing | Chevrolet | 492 | 0 | running | 73 | $34,675 |
31 | 14 | 50 | Ricky Craven | Midwest Transit Racing | Chevrolet | 492 | 0 | running | 70 | $22,975 |
32 | 35 | 32 | Scott Pruett (R) | PPI Motorsports | Ford | 492 | 0 | running | 67 | $23,375 |
33 | 43 | 41 | Gary Bradberry | Larry Hedrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 477 | 0 | rear end | 64 | $25,075 |
34 | 39 | 16 | Kevin Lepage | Roush Racing | Ford | 469 | 0 | running | 61 | $30,375 |
35 | 33 | 27 | Mike Bliss (R) | Eel River Racing | Pontiac | 464 | 0 | running | 58 | $22,250 |
36 | 4 | 11 | Brett Bodine | Brett Bodine Racing | Ford | 454 | 0 | running | 55 | $22,675 |
37 | 32 | 42 | Kenny Irwin Jr. | Team SABCO | Chevrolet | 447 | 0 | running | 52 | $30,050 |
38 | 16 | 44 | Kyle Petty | Petty Enterprises | Pontiac | 441 | 0 | accident | 49 | $29,925 |
39 | 15 | 9 | Stacy Compton (R) | Melling Racing | Ford | 439 | 0 | engine | 46 | $21,800 |
40 | 42 | 13 | Robby Gordon | Team Menard | Ford | 424 | 0 | rear end | 43 | $21,650 |
41 | 20 | 93 | Dave Blaney (R) | Bill Davis Racing | Pontiac | 400 | 0 | accident | 40 | $21,525 |
42 | 2 | 55 | Kenny Wallace | Andy Petree Racing | Chevrolet | 296 | 0 | running | 37 | $31,400 |
43 | 36 | 66 | Darrell Waltrip | Haas-Carter Motorsports | Ford | 146 | 0 | transmission | 34 | $21,275 |
Failed to qualify | ||||||||||
44 | 75 | Wally Dallenbach Jr. | Galaxy Motorsports | Ford | ||||||
45 | 14 | Rick Mast | A. J. Foyt Racing | Pontiac | ||||||
46 | 71 | Dave Marcis | Marcis Auto Racing | Chevrolet | ||||||
47 | 90 | Ed Berrier (R) | Donlavey Racing | Ford | ||||||
Official race results |
Standings after the race
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References
- ^ Poole, David (April 9, 2000). "Martin's pit gamble turns to victory". That's Racin'. The Charlotte Observer. Archived from the original on December 5, 2001. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ Long, Dustin (April 10, 2000). "Martin in getaway car". The Roanoke Times. pp. B1, B7. Retrieved August 16, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Poole, David (April 8, 2000). "Happy Hour washed out again". That's Racin'. The Charlotte Observer. Archived from the original on November 24, 2001. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Jayski's Silly Season Site – Martinsville 1 Race Info Page". Jayski's Silly Season Site. Archived from the original on August 16, 2000. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ "Jayski's Silly Season Site – 2000 Provisional Start Status". Jayski's Silly Season Site. Archived from the original on November 23, 2005. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
- ^ Poole, David (April 7, 2000). "Great day to be a Wallace". That's Racin'. The Charlotte Observer. Archived from the original on December 5, 2001. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
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