NASCAR Thunder 2003 - Guide/ US Version
For the Nintendo GameCube
Version FINAL (Nov. 20, 2002)
Guide by Myke - mykeownz (at) yahoo (dot) com
1-4 Players Simultaneously
35 Blocks
GameBoy Advance Compatible
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Table of Contents
1..............................................................Version History
2.....................................................................Controls
3........................................................................Modes
4.......................................................................Tracks
5......................................................................Drivers
6..........................................................Lightning Challenge
7..............................................................Thunder License
7..........................................................Secrets and Goodies
8......................................................................Credits
9....................................................................Copyright
This guide is dedicated to the victims of 9/11
We will never forget, God Bless America
Lets Roll!
*Andy Kirby (1961-2002)*
Andy Kirby was killed in a motorcycle accident on
July 18th, he was 40. We'll miss you Andy!
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Version History
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Nov. 20, 2002: Tony Stewart is the 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Champion
Version FINAL Greg Biffle is the 2002 NASCAR Busch Grand National Champion
Mike Bliss is the 2002 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Champion
Oct. 18, 2002: Past Winners to each tracks have been added, and Thunder
Version 0.7 Plates section is completed.
Oct. 17, 2002: Track informations added.
Version 0.6
Oct. 11, 2002 check out - WWW.GOLDENFOXX.COM - to copy how to get a good
Version 0.5 time by watching the videos. The videos are done on Daytona,
Infineon (Sears Point), Talladega, Watkins Glen.
Sept. 25, 2002 I have all of the drivers except for Bobby Hamilton Jr, Bobby
Version 0.4 Wawak, Cale Yarborough, and that would leave 2 or 3 more left
and I don't know who those mystery drivers are...is one of
them Harry Gant? Wally Dallenbach?
Having trouble with the "Pay at the Pump" challenge? with
Jerry Nadeau? GoldenFoxx has submitted a good strategy, look
under the Lightning Challenges section and look for that
challenge and read on! Thanks GoldenFoxx!
Sept. 24, 2002 Got most of the Lightning Challenges down and their key.
Version 0.3
Sept. 19, 2002 Got most of the driver's informations down and their paint
Version 0.2 jobs down. I'm going to Dover tomorrow, look for me out
there!
Aug. 31, 2002 Nothing big, just added the list of drivers that are in the
Version 0.1: game, and the tracks as well.
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Controls
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Menu Controls
-Control Pad/Stick Up/Down -Highlight menu item
-Control Pad/Stick Left/Right -Change highlighted item
-A Button -Select/Go to next screen
-B Button -Cancel/Return to previous screen
Gameplay
-Control Stick Left/Right -Steer
-A Button -Accelerate
-B Button -Brake
-X Button -Reverse
-Y Button -Change view
-Z Button -Track map/Damage Meter
-C Stick Up/Down -Toggle rear view mirror ON/OFF
-Control Pad Up/Down -Toggle HUD Display
-L/R Button -Shift Up/Down
-START -Pause game
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Modes
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Lightning Challenge
Lightning Challenge is your chance to prove you belong on the track. If
you can complete the challenges, you'll earn Thunder Plates which unlock
cars, tracks, and drivers.
Thunder License
Get some experience behind the wheel as you learn every track in the
country from "The King," Richard Petty, and other top NASCAR drivers.
Season
You don't have to win every race to finish the season on top. Compete
consistently in a series of races in quest of a NASCAR championship and
you might end up with enough points to clutch the cup.
Career
Work your way through the ranks of NASCAR as you compete for 20 consecutive
seasons. Vie for the best crew, try to sign the top sponsors, and
incorporate the latest racing technology.
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Tracks
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I got the list from Middleman13 from the NASCAR Thunder 2003 GameCube board at
www.GameFAQs.com, thanks to him. Events are from the NASCAR Thunder 2003 for
each tracks, and for the Past Winners, I got them from the "The Official NASCAR
2002 Preview and Press Guide" and picked some drivers that have won at the
track and not listing all of them.
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Events: MBNA America 500, NAPA 500, Georgia 500
Where: Hampton, Georgia
Type: Speedway
Length: 1.54 Mile
Banking: 24 degrees (corners), 5 degrees (front & back)
Capacity: 124,000
Past Winners: Dale Earnhardt (9), Cale Yarborough (7), Richard Petty (6),
Bobby Labonte (5), Bobby Allison (5), Bill Elliott (5),
Jeff Gordon (3), Rusty Wallace (2), Mark Martin (2),
Ricky Rudd (2), Ken Schrader (1), Jerry Nadeau (1),
Kevin Harvick (1)
Bristol Motor Speedway
Events: Food City, 500, Sharpie 500
Where: Bristol, Tennessee
Type: Short Track
Length: 0.533 Mile
Banking: 36 degrees (corners), 16 degrees (front & back)
Capacity: 147,000
Past Winners: Darrell Waltrip (12), Rusty Wallace (9), Dale Earnhardt (9),
Jeff Gordon (4), Cale Yarborough (9), Richard Petty (3),
Terry Labonte (2), Mark Martin (2), Alan Kulwicki (2),
Bobby Allison (4), Tony Stewart (1), Elliott Sadler (1)
California Speedway
Events: NAPA Auto Parts 500, California 500
Where: Fontana, California
Type: Speedway
Length: 2.0 Mile
Banking: 14 degrees (corners), 11 degrees (front), 3 degrees (back)
Capacity: 92,000
Past Winners: Jeff Gordon (2), Mark Martin (1), Rusty Wallace (1),
Jeremy Mayfield (1)
Chicagoland Speedway
Events: Tropicana 400, Chicagoland 400
Where: Joliet, Illinois
Type: Speedway
Length: 1.5 Mile
Banking: 18 degrees (corners), 11 degrees (front), 5 degrees (back)
Capacity: 75,000
Past Winners: Kevin Harvick (1)
Darlington Raceway
Events: Carolina Dodge Dealers 400, Mountain Dew Southern 500,
Darlington 400
Where: Darlington, South Carolina
Type: Speedway
Length: 1.366 Mile
Banking: 23-25 degrees (corners), 2 degrees (front & back)
Capacity: 65,000
Past Winners: David Pearson (10), Dale Earnhardt (9), Darrell Waltrip (5),
Cale Yarborough (5), Bill Elliott (5), Jeff Gordon (5),
Harry Gant (4), Ward Burton (2), Dale Jarrett (3),
Jeff Burton (2)
Daytona International Speedway
Events: Daytona 500, Pepsi 400, The Shootout
Where: Daytona Beach, Florida
Type: SuperSpeedway
Length: 2.5 Mile
Banking: 31 degrees (corners), 18 degrees (front), 3 degrees (back)
Capacity: 168,000
Past Winners: Richard Petty (10), Cale Yarborough (8), David Pearson (5),
Dale Earnhardt (3), Sterling Marlin (3), Jeff Gordon (4),
Bill Elliott (4), Dale Jarrett (4), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (1)
Daytona Beach Course
Events: Daytona Beach 500
Where: Daytona Beach, Florida
Type: Speedway
Length: 2.0 Mile
Banking: 15 degrees (corners)
Capacity: 136,000
Daytona Infield Road Course
Events: Florida 500K
Where: Daytona Beach, Florida
Type: Road Course
Length: 2.175 Mile
Corners: 9 Turns
Capacity: 136,000
Dover International Speedway
Events: MBNA America 400, MBNA Platinum 400, Dover 400
Where: Dover, Delware
Type: Speedway
Length: 1.0 Mile
Banking: 24 degrees (corners), 9 degrees (front & back)
Capacity: 140,000
Past Winners: Richard Petty (7), David Pearson (5), Jeff Gordon (4),
Ricky Rudd (4), Rusty Wallace (3), Bill Elliott (4),
Bobby Allison (7), Tony Stewart (2), Harry Gant (4)
Homestead-Miami Speedway
Events: Homestead 400
Where: Homestead, Florida
Type: Speedway
Length: 1.5 Mile
Banking: 6 degrees (corners), 3 degrees (front & back)
Capacity: 72,000
Past Winners: Tony Stewart (2), Bill Elliott (1)
Homestead-Miami Infield Road Couse
Events: Homestead-Miami 400K
Where: Homestead, Florida
Type: Road Course
Length: 1.45 Mile
Corners: 6 Turns
Capacity: 72,000
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Events: Brickyard 400
Where: Indianapolis, Indiana
Type: Speedway
Length: 2.5 Mile
Banking: 9 degrees (corners), 0 degrees (front & back)
Capacity: 250,000
Past Winners: Jeff Gordon (3), Dale Earnhardt (1), Dale Jarrett (2),
Ricky Rudd (1), Bobby Labonte (1)
Infineon Raceway
Events: Dodge/Save Mart 350, Sonoma 350K
Where: Sonoma, California
Type: Road Course
Length: 2.0 Mile
Corners: 10 Turns
Capacity: 98,000
Past Winners: Jeff Gordon (3), Rusty Wallace (2), Ernie Irvan (2),
Dale Earnhardt (1), Ricky Rudd (1), Davey Allison (1),
Geoffrey Bodine (1), Mark Martin (1), Tony Stewart (1)
Kansas Speedway
Events: Protection One 400, Kansas 400
Where: Kansas City, Kansas
Type: Speedway
Length: 1.5 Mile
Banking: 15 degrees (corners), 10 degrees (front) 5 degrees (back)
Capacity: 78,000
Past Winners: Jeff Gordon (1)
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Events: UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400, Las Vegas 400
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
Type: Speedway
Length: 1.5 Mile
Banking: 12 degrees (corners), 9 degrees (front), 3 degrees (back)
Capacity: 126,000
Past Winners: Jeff Burton (2), Jeff Gordon (1), Mark Martin (1)
Lowe's Motor Speedway
Events: UAW-GM Quality 500, Coca-Cola Racing Family 600,
The All-Star
Where: Concord, North Carolina
Type: Speedway
Length: 1.5 Mile
Banking: 24 degrees (corners), 5 degrees (front & back)
Capacity: 167,000
Past Winners: David Pearson (4), Junior Johnson (2), Richard Petty (4),
Darrell Waltrip (6), Dale Earnhardt (5), Jeff Gordon (4),
Mark Martin (3), Dale Jarrett (3), Benny Parsons (2),
Bobby Allison (6), Rusty Wallace (2)
Martinsville Speedway
Events: Virginia 500, Old Dominion 500, Martinsville 500
Where: Martinsville, Virginia
Type: Short Track
Length: 0.526 Mile
Banking: 12 degrees (corners)
Capacity: 91,000
Past Winners: Darrell Waltrip (11), Richard Petty (15), Fred Lorenzen (6),
Cale Yarborough (6), Dale Earnhardt (6), Rusty Wallace (6),
Jeff Gordon (3), Ricky Rudd (3), Geoffrey Bodine (4)
Michigan International Speedway
Events: Sirius Satellite Radio 400, Pepsi 400, Motor City 400
Where: Brooklyn, Michigan
Type: Speedway
Length: 2.0 Mile
Banking: 18 degrees (corners), 12 degrees (front), 5 degrees (back)
Capacity: 136,373
Past Winners: Cale Yarborough (8), David Pearson (9), Bill Elliott (7),
Mark Martin (4), Rusty Wallace (5), Davey Allison (3),
Bobby Allison (4), Bobby Labonte (3), Dale Jarrett (3)
New Hampshire International Speedway
Events: New England 300, New Hampshire 300
Where: Loudon, New Hampshire
Type: Speedway
Length: 1.058 Mile
Banking: 12 degrees (corners), 2 degrees (front & back)
Capacity: 91,000
Past Winners: Jeff Burton (4), Jeff Gordon (3), Ricky Rudd (1),
Dale Jarrett (1), Rusty Wallace (1), Ernie Irvan (1),
Tony Stewart (1), Joe Nemechek (1), Robby Gordon (1)
North Carolina Speedway
Events: Subway 400, Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn 400,
Rockingham 400
Where: Rockingham, North Carolina
Type: Speedway
Length: 1.017 Mile
Banking: 22-25 degrees (corners), 8 degrees (front & back)
Capacity: 60,113
Past Winners: Richard Petty (11), David Pearson (5), Dale Earnhardt (3),
Rusty Wallace (5), Kyle Petty (3), Jeff Gordon (4),
Bill Elliott (4), Cale Yarborough (7)
Phoenix International Raceway
Events: Checker Auto Parts 500
Where: Avondale, Arizona
Type: Speedway
Length: 1.0 Mile
Banking: 9-11 degrees (corners)
Capacity: 76,812
Past Winners: Davey Allison (2), Jeff Burton (2), Bill Elliott (1),
Dale Earnhardt (1), Tony Stewart (1), Rusty Wallace (1),
Dale Jarrett (1), Ricky Rudd (1), Bobby Hamilton (1),
Terry Labonte (1), Mark Martin (1)
Phoenix Infield Road Course
Events: Sandstorm 500K
Where: Avondale, Arizona
Type: Road Course
Length: 1.149 Mile
Corners: 6 Turns
Capacity: 76,812
Pocono Raceway
Events: Pennsylvania 500, Pocono 500
Where: Pocono, Pennsylvania
Type: Speedway
Length: 2.5 Mile
Banking: 6-14 degrees (corners), 1 degrees (front & back)
Capacity: 90,000
Past Winners: Tim Richmond (4), Rusty Wallace (4), Jeff Gordon (4),
Bobby Allison (3), Geoffrey Bodine (3), Bobby Labonte (3),
Dale Earnhardt (2), Bill Elliott (5), Terry Labonte (2),
Darrell Waltrip (4), Jeremy Mayfield (2)
Pocono Infield Road Course
Events: Keystone State 500K
Where: Pocono, Pennsylvania
Type: Road Course
Length: 2.068 Mile
Corners: 8 Turns
Capacity: 90,000
Richmond International Raceway
Events: Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400, Pontiac Excitement 400,
Richmond 400
Where: Richmond, Virginia
Type: Short Track
Length: 0.75 Mile
Banking: 14 degrees (corners), 8 degrees (front), 2 degrees (back)
Capacity: 100,500
Past Winners: Richard Petty (13), David Pearson (6), Darrell Waltrip (6),
Rusty Wallace (6), Dale Earnhardt (5), Terry Labonte (3),
Benny Parsons (2), Tony Stewart (2), Bobby Allison (7)
Talladega Superspeedway
Events: EA Sports 500, Aaron's 499, Alabama 500
Where: Talladega, Alabama
Type: SuperSpeedway
Length: 2.66 Mile
Banking: 33 degrees (corners), 18 degrees (front), 2 degrees (back)
Capacity: 143,000
Past Winners: Dale Earnhardt (10), Bobby Allison (4), David Pearson (3),
Darrell Waltrip (4), Davey Allison (2), Buddy Baker (3),
Ernie Irvan (2), Mark Martin (2), Jeff Gordon (2),
Bill Elliott (2), Terry Labonte (2), Sterling Marlin (2)
Talladega Infield Road Course
Events: Dixieland 500K
Where: Talladega, Alabama
Type: Road Course
Length: 2.163
Corners: 8 Turns
Capacity: 150,000
Texas Motor Speedway
Events: Samsung/Radioshack 500
Where: Fort Worth, Texas
Type: Speedway
Length: 1.5 Mile
Banking: 24 degrees (corners), 5 degrees (front & back)
Capacity: 154,861
Past Winners: Jeff Burton (1), Mark Martin (1), Terry Labonte (1),
Dale Earnhardt Jr. (1), Dale Jarrett (1)
Texas Infield Road Course
Events: Texas 500K
Where: Fort Worth, Texas
Type: Road Course
Length: 1.374 Mile
Corners: 6 Turns
Capacity: 154,861
Tiburon International Speedway
Events: Tiburon 500
Where: Orlando, Florida
Type: SuperSpeedway
Length: 3.0 Mile
Banking: 40 degrees (corners), 15 degrees (front), 20 degrees (back)
Capacity: 150,000
Watkins Glen International
Events: Sirius Satellite Radio @ The Glen, Thunder Road 220
Where: Watkins Glen, New York
Type: Road Course
Length: 2.454 Mile
Corners: 11 Turns
Capacity: 87,000
Past Winners: Jeff Gordon (4), Mark Martin (3), Rusty Wallace (2),
Ricky Rudd (2), Steve Park (1), Geoffrey Bodine (1),
Kyle Petty (1), Ernie Irvan (1), Tim Richmond (1),
Buck Baker (1), Billy Wade (1), Marvin Panch (1)
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Drivers
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(in alphabetical order)
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Bobby Allison (LEGEND)
#12 - Piper Aircraft Owner: ?
Team: ?
Make: Dodge Intrepid
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John Andretti
#43 - Cheerios Owner: Richard Petty
Team: Petty Enterprises
Make: Dodge Intrepid
Paintjobs:
2002 Cheerios, 2002 Grands, 2002 Honey Nut Cheerios, 2002 Chex,
2001 Cheerios, 2001 Hamburger Helper, 2001 Honey Nut Cheerios,
2001 Pop Secret
His uncle is the famous Mario Andretti, and his cousin is Michael Andretti,
Mario's son. John's first win came in the 1997 Pepsi 400 in Daytona, and
his 2nd win came in 1999 in Martinsville. He is short for a driver at 5'5,
size doesn't matter in NASCAR though.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50th |
| 1994 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32nd |
| 1995 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18th |
| 1996 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 31st |
| 1997 | 32 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 23rd |
| 1998 | 33 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 11th |
| 1999 | 34 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 17th |
| 2000 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23rd |
| 2001 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 31st |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28th |
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Casey Atwood
#7 - Sirius Satellite Radio Owner: Jim Smith
Team: Ultra Motorsports
Make: Dodge Intrepid
Paintjobs:
2002 Sirius Satellite Radio, 2002 Muppets (Rowlf)
Casey has no win, but a lot of time to develop. His best finish so far
is 3rd, in the 2001 Homestead race, Casey was driving the #19 UAW/Dodge
Dealers that year, he is now piloting the #7 Sirius.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 54th |
| 2001 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 26th |
| 2002 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35th |
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Johnny Benson
#10 - Valvoline Owner: Nelson Bowers
Team: MBV Motorsports
Make: Pontiac Grand Prix
Paintjobs:
2002 Valvoline, 2002 Muppets (Fozzie), 2002 MLB, 2002 Maxlife, 2002 Zerex,
2002 Eagle One, 2001 Valvoline, 2001 Eagle One, 2001 Maxlife
Johnny Benson have been racing in the Winston Cup series for quite a
while and he has no win yet. Jack Roush used to be his owner when Johnny
was driving the #26 Cheerios, he is currently driving in the #10 Valvoline
Pontiac. Benson was the 1995 Busch Rookie of the Year and he won the
champion for the same division the year after.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1996 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 21st |
| 1997 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11th |
| 1998 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 20th |
| 1999 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 28th |
| 2000 | 33 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13th |
| 2001 | 36 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 11th |
| 2002 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 29th |
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Greg Biffle
#16 - Volvo Trucks/RoushRacing.com Owner: Jack Roush
Team: Roush Racing
Make: Ford Taurus
Paintjobs:
2002 JR's Garage, 2002 TNT
Biffle made 2 appearances, Daytona and California, but he failed to qualify
for the Daytona 500, he finished 13th in the California race and started
29th. This car is owned by Jack Roush. He will be in a couple more races
in the #55 Square D of Bobby Hamilton while Bobby is recovering from his
injuries.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48th |
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Greg Biffle (BUSCH)
#60 - Grainger Owner: Jack Roush
Team: Roush Racing
Make: Ford Taurus
Biffle was outstanding last year, taking home 5 wins, 16 top 5s and 21
top 10s and ranked 4th in standings. He was one of the rookie candidates
that year, but just 304 points behind 2001 Champion, Harvick. In 2002,
it is Biffle's turn to win the championship!
BUSCH STATS-
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2001 | 33 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 4th |
| 2002 | 34 | 4 | 20 | 25 | 1st |
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Todd Bodine
#26 - Discover Card Owner: Travis Carter
Team: Haas-Carter Motorsports
Make: Ford Taurus
Paintjobs:
2002 Discover Card
A native from New York, and the youngest of the Bodine brothers. Todd has
no win in the Winston Cup yet, but he does have 14 wins in the Busch. He
was going to have a full-time ride this year until K-Mart filed for
bankruptcy, he has only been in several races in the #66 car. The #26 card
came back with a new sponsor, Discover Card, and put Todd in the seat for the
rest of the season, he is still competing in the Busch Series piloting the
red and white #92 Excredrin - Chevrolet.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1993 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40th |
| 1994 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 20th |
| 1995 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 33rd |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 40th |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52nd |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 41st |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46th |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49th |
| 2001 | 35 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 29th |
| 2002 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 38th |
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Jeff Burton (BUSCH)
#9 - Gain Owner: Jack Roush
Team: Roush Racing
Make: Ford Taurus
A veteran in the Busch Series and driver of the green #9 car owned by
Jack Roush, with 1 win, 4 top 5s and 9 top 10s in only 11 starts last year,
this is Jeff Burton.
BUSCH STATS-
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2001 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 33rd |
| 2002 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 31st |
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Jeff Burton
#99 - CITGO Owner: Jack Roush
Team: Roush Racing
Make: Ford Taurus
Paintjobs:
2002 CITGO, 2002 Peelout-Reelin, 2002 Bass Master, 2001 CITGO
A native from South Boston, Virginia, the youngest Burton brothers,
rookie of the year in 1994, what else? Jeff Burton has proved himself
to be one of the best racers in the Winston Cup series. His first win
came in Texas in 1997, he finished 4th in point standings that year, until
the career best, 3rd, in 2000. Last year, Jeff has 2 wins, 8 top 5s and
16 top 10s in 36 starts, he was 10th in point standings.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1994 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 24th |
| 1995 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 32nd |
| 1996 | 30 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 13th |
| 1997 | 32 | 3 | 13 | 18 | 4th |
| 1998 | 33 | 2 | 18 | 23 | 5th |
| 1999 | 34 | 6 | 18 | 23 | 5th |
| 2000 | 34 | 4 | 15 | 22 | 3rd |
| 2001 | 36 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 10th |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 12th |
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Ward Burton
#22 - Caterpillar Owner: Bill Davis
Team: Bill Davis Racing
Make: Dodge Intrepid
Paintjobs:
2002 Caterpillar, 2002 Flame, 2001 Wildlife Foundation, 2001 Tractor
2002 Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton had an up-and-down season this year,
most of them are engine problems. Ward can take the car to the front if it
wasn't for those. Native from South Boston and older brother of Jeff. Ward's
first win came in 1995 at The Rock (Rockingham).
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1994 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 35th |
| 1995 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 22nd |
| 1996 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 33rd |
| 1997 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 24th |
| 1998 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16th |
| 1999 | 34 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 9th |
| 2000 | 34 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 10th |
| 2001 | 36 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 14th |
| 2002 | 36 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 25th |
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Kurt Busch
#97 - Sharpie Owner: Jack Roush
Team: Roush Racing
Make: Ford Taurus
Paintjobs:
2002 Rubbermaid/Sharpie, 2002 Rubbermaid, 2002 Sharpie, 2002 Little Tikes,
2001 Sharpie/Rubbermaid
Kurt started back in 2000 in the #97 car sponsored by John Deere. He
was one of the rookie candidates last year and grabbed 3rd place in
rookie standings and 27th in point standings, just 1 place back behind
Atwood.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48th |
| 2001 | 35 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 27th |
| 2002 | 36 | 4 | 12 | 20 | 3rd |
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Chad Chaffin
#16 - 31-W Insulation Owner: Wayne Day
Team: Day Enterprises Motorsports
Make: Pontiac Grand Prix
BUSCH STATS-
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42nd |
| 2002 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35th |
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Ricky Craven
#32 - Tide Owner: Cal Wells III
Team: PPI Motorsports
Make: Ford Taurus
Paintjobs:
2002 Tide, 2002 Clean Breeze
The first NASCAR Thunder game doesn't have Ricky Craven, but he is in
the second one though! I'm sure the fans of Craven are very happy and will
be able to use him as their driver. A native from Maine joined PPI
Motorsports and the 32 car back in 2001, which is the year Ricky won his
first Winston Cup race in Martinsville.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1995 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24th |
| 1996 | 31 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 20th |
| 1997 | 30 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 19th |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46th |
| 1999 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41st |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44th |
| 2001 | 36 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 21st |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 15th |
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Dale Earnhardt
#3 - GM Goodwrench Owner: Richard Childress
Team: RCR
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Man in Black, The Intimidator, Ironhead, whatever you call him,
Dale is one of the greatest racers of all time in NASCAR history. A
native from Kannapolis, North Carolina was known for his rough racing
style and his sly grin. He won 76 times, which placed him 6th in the
all time win list. He died in the final turn of the final lap of the
2001 Daytona 500.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1978 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 43rd |
| 1979 | 27 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 7th |
| 1980 | 31 | 5 | 19 | 24 | 1st |
| 1981 | 31 | 0 | 9 | 17 | 7th |
| 1982 | 30 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 12th |
| 1983 | 30 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 8th |
| 1984 | 30 | 2 | 12 | 22 | 4th |
| 1985 | 28 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8th |
| 1986 | 29 | 5 | 16 | 23 | 1st |
| 1987 | 29 | 11 | 21 | 24 | 1st |
| 1988 | 29 | 3 | 13 | 19 | 3rd |
| 1989 | 29 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 2nd |
| 1990 | 29 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 1st |
| 1991 | 29 | 4 | 14 | 21 | 1st |
| 1992 | 29 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 12th |
| 1993 | 30 | 6 | 17 | 21 | 1st |
| 1994 | 31 | 4 | 20 | 25 | 1st |
| 1995 | 31 | 5 | 19 | 23 | 2nd |
| 1996 | 31 | 2 | 13 | 17 | 4th |
| 1997 | 32 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 5th |
| 1998 | 33 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 8th |
| 1999 | 34 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 7th |
| 2000 | 34 | 2 | 13 | 24 | 2nd |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57th |
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. (BUSCH)
#3 - Nabisco Nilla, Oreo Owner: Richard Childress
Team: RCR
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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Dale Earnhardt Jr.
#8 - Dale Earnhardt Jr. Owner: Teresa Earnhardt
Team: DEI
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Paintjobs:
2002 Dale Jr., 2001 Dale Jr.
The son of the late Dale Earnhardt and half brother of Kerry Earnhardt.
When Dale Sr. died in the Daytona 500, Dale Jr. came back to the same
track in the night race and won the race, it was one of the most
memorable races. Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be on the cover for NASCAR
Thunder 2003.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ? |
| 2000 | 34 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 16th |
| 2001 | 36 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 8th |
| 2002 | 36 | 2 | 11 | 16 | 11th |
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Bill Elliott
#9 - UAW/Dodge Dealers Owner: Ray Evernham
Team: Evernham Motorsports
Make: Dodge Intrepid
Paintjobs:
2002 Dodge Dealers, 2002 Muppets (Swedish Chef), 2001 Dodge Dealers
Awesome Bill from Dawsonville! Bill has been in the Winston Cup series for
a long time and he has been voted NASCAR's most popular driver 15 times.
In 2001, Bill got his first win since 1994, and finsihed up 15th in point
standings.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1976 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1977 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ? |
| 1978 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5 | ? |
| 1979 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 5 | ? |
| 1980 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ? |
| 1981 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 7 | ? |
| 1982 | 21 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 25th |
| 1983 | 30 | 1 | 12 | 22 | 3rd |
| 1984 | 30 | 3 | 13 | 24 | 3rd |
| 1985 | 28 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 2nd |
| 1986 | 29 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 4th |
| 1987 | 29 | 6 | 16 | 20 | 2nd |
| 1988 | 29 | 6 | 15 | 22 | 1st |
| 1989 | 29 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 6th |
| 1990 | 29 | 1 | 12 | 16 | 4th |
| 1991 | 29 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 11th |
| 1992 | 29 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 2nd |
| 1993 | 30 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 8th |
| 1994 | 31 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 10th |
| 1995 | 31 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 8th |
| 1996 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 30th |
| 1997 | 32 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 8th |
| 1998 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18th |
| 1999 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21st |
| 2000 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 21st |
| 2001 | 36 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 15th |
| 2002 | 36 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 13th |
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James Finch (BUSCH)
#1 - Yellow Transportation Owner: James Finch
Team: Phoenix Racing
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
I really don't know who James Finch is or heard of him before, but I suppose
he is the owner of the #1 Yellow Chevrolet. Jimmy Spencer is the actual
driver for the 2002 season. Just recently he picked up a win at the Bristol
night race.
BUSCH STATS-
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2001 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 26th |
| 2002 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 26th |
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Coy Gibbs (BUSCH)
#20 - ConAgra Owner: Joe Gibbs
Team: Joe Gibbs Racing
Make: Pontiac Grand Prix
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Jeff Gordon
#24 - DuPont Owner: Rick Hendrick
Team: Hendrick Motorsports
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Paintjobs:
2002 Dupont, 2002 Looney Tunes (Bugs Bunny), 2002 Dupont 200th, 2002 Pepsi,
2002 Pepsi July 4th, 2001 Dupont, 2001 Looney Tunes (Bugs Bunny)
The Wonder Boy has 60 wins and 5 championships and still counting, even
though he is just in his 9th year in the Winston Cup series. Most of
the people know who drive the #24 DuPont and the color scheme thats on
it, Jeff decided to add the flame for the 2001 year. DuPont has reached
its 200th year and Jeff ran a special paint scheme for the 2002 Daytona
500, oh yeah, and he was the 1997 and 1999 Daytona 500 winner!
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1993 | 30 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 14th |
| 1994 | 31 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 8th |
| 1995 | 31 | 7 | 17 | 23 | 1st |
| 1996 | 31 | 10 | 21 | 24 | 2nd |
| 1997 | 32 | 10 | 22 | 23 | 1st |
| 1998 | 33 | 13 | 26 | 28 | 1st |
| 1999 | 34 | 7 | 18 | 21 | 6th |
| 2000 | 34 | 3 | 11 | 22 | 9th |
| 2001 | 36 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 1st |
| 2002 | 36 | 3 | 13 | 20 | 4th |
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Robby Gordon
#31 - Cingular Wireless Owner: Richard Childress
Team: RCR
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Paintjobs:
2002 Cingular Wireless, 2002 Looney Tunes (Pepe le Pew), 2002 Reverse-Out
A talented road racer with one win (2001 New Hampshire) came in late
in the 2001 season to fill in for Mike Skinner. During the silly season
Robby agreed to drive for the #31 car with a new sponsor, Cingular, what
do you gotta say?
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55th |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94th |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76th |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57th |
| 1997 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 40th |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67th |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 43rd |
| 2001 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 44th |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20th |
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Jeff Green
#30 - America Online (AOL) Owner: Richard Childress
Team: RCR
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Paintjobs:
2002 America Online, 2002 Looney Tunes (Daffy Duck), 2001 America Online,
2001 Looney Tunes (Daffy Duck)
Green, the 2000 Busch Series champion, came into the 2002 with a full-time
ride under Childress to pilot the #30 Chevrolet. Jeff is the youngest of
the 3 Green brothers. David (the oldest) was the 1994 Busch Series
champion.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51st |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49th |
| 1997 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 39th |
| 1998 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40th |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60th |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48th |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 17th |
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Shane Hall (BUSCH)
#63 - Greased Lightning Owner: Hubert Hensley
Team: Ken Alexander Racing
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
BUSCH STATS-
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2001 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23rd |
| 2002 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29th |
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Bobby Hamilton
#55 - Square D Owner: Andy Petree
Team: Andy Petree Racing (APR)
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Paintjobs:
2002 Schneider Electric, 2002 Looney Tunes (Marvin Martian), 2001 Square D,
2001 Square D Lightning, 2001 Looney Tunes (Marvin Martian)
Bobby was the 2001 Talladega (spring) winner, plus 3 other wins. He has
a team in the Craftsman Truck Series with drivers Robert Pressley, Bill
Lester and the #4 truck. Hamilton has a son, Bobby Jr., who is also
in the game is now racing in the Busch Series.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1991 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22nd |
| 1992 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25th |
| 1993 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37th |
| 1994 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23rd |
| 1995 | 31 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 14th |
| 1996 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 9th |
| 1997 | 32 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 16th |
| 1998 | 33 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10th |
| 1999 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 13th |
| 2000 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30th |
| 2001 | 36 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 18th |
| 2002 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 32nd |
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Bobby Hamilton Jr.
#25 - U.S. Marine Corps Owner: Ed Rensi
Team: Team Rensi Motorsports
Make: Ford Taurus
BUSCH STATS-
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2001 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 17th |
| 2002 | 34 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 8th |
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Kevin Harvick
#29 - GM Goodwrench Owner: Richard Childress
Team: RCR
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Paintjobs:
2002 GM Goodwrench, 2002 Looney Tunes (Taz), 2002 Now Sell Tires!,
2001 GM Goodwrench, 2001 Looney Tunes (Taz), 2001 America Online
Taking over the seat for the late Dale Earnhardt, Harvick has proved
that he is the dominant rookie in the 2001 season with 2 wins (the 1st
was on his 3rd race) and finished 9th in the point standings.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2001 | 35 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 9th |
| 2002 | 35 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 21st |
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Kevin Harvick (BUSCH)
#29 - Sonic Owner: Richard Childress
Team: RCR
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
This is Kevin Harvick's Busch car for the 2002 season, but I included
his last year Busch stats and he was in the #2 ACDelco car and went
on to win the 2001 Busch Series Championship, and finished 9th in the
Winston Cup series.
BUSCH STATS-
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2001 | 33 | 5 | 20 | 24 | 1st |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 64th |
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Ron Hornaday
#26 - Dr. Pepper Owner: Dave Carroll
Team: Carroll Racing
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Lyndon Amick was the pilot until he got released after several races, the
seat was open and Hornaday jumped in to drive the #26, he was impressive
in some races this year.
BUSCH STATS-
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 36th |
| 2002 | 30 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 18th |
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Dale Jarrett
#88 - UPS Owner: Robert Yates
Team: RYR
Make: Ford Taurus
Paintjobs:
2002 UPS, 2002 Muppets (Kermit & Miss Piggy), 2001 UPS, 2001 UPS Flames
DJ has been in the Winston Cup series for almost 20 years, plus, he is
a second generation driver. His dad, Ned, has 50 wins and Dale has 28
as of the end of 2001. Dale got his first win in Michigan back in 1991
in the Wood Brothers #21 car. Dale is currently driving the #88 UPS
truck, I mean, CAR!
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1987 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26th |
| 1988 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23rd |
| 1989 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 24th |
| 1990 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 25th |
| 1991 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 17th |
| 1992 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 19th |
| 1993 | 30 | 1 | 13 | 18 | 4th |
| 1994 | 30 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 16th |
| 1995 | 31 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 13th |
| 1996 | 31 | 4 | 17 | 21 | 3rd |
| 1997 | 32 | 7 | 20 | 23 | 2nd |
| 1998 | 33 | 3 | 19 | 22 | 3rd |
| 1999 | 34 | 4 | 24 | 29 | 1st |
| 2000 | 34 | 2 | 15 | 24 | 4th |
| 2001 | 36 | 4 | 12 | 19 | 5th |
| 2002 | 36 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 9th |
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Jimmie Johnson
#48 - Lowe's Home Impovement Owner: Rick Hendrick & Jeff Gordon
Warehouse Team: Hendrick Motorsports
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Paintjobs:
2002 Lowe's, 2002 Looney Tunes (Sylvester & Tweety), 2002 Power of Pride
One of the rookie candidates for the 2002 season, Jimmie Johnson has proved
himself a better racer than Gordon, just joking. Although, it surprised me
that Johnson got as high as 2nd place in standings and he is still hanging
in the top 5s in the point standings. Last year, Johnson racked up 1 win,
4 top 5s and 9 top 10s in the Busch series, he ended up finishing 9th in
point standings.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52nd |
| 2002 | 36 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 5th |
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Junior Johnson (LEGEND)
#11 - Junior Johnson Owner: ?
Team: ?
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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Kasey Kahne (BUSCH)
#98 - Channellock Owner: Robert Yates
Team: Robert Yates Racing
Make: Ford Taurus
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Matt Kenseth
#17 - DeWalt Power Tools Owner: Jack Roush
Team: Roush Racing
Make: Ford Taurus
Paintjobs:
2002 DeWalt, 2002 AT&T, 2002 Million Dollar Challenge, 2001 DeWalt
Matt was the 200
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49th |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 57th |
| 2000 | 34 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 14th |
| 2001 | 36 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13th |
| 2002 | 36 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 8th |
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Frank Kimmel
#46 - Advance Auto Parts/Pork Owner: Larry Clement
Team: Tri-State Motorsports
Make: Ford Taurus
Paintjobs:
2002 Advance Auto Parts
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Alan Kulwicki (LEGEND)
#7 - Alan Kulwicki Owner: ?
Team: ?
Make: Ford Taurus
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Bobby Labonte
#18 - Interstate Batteries Owner: Joe Gibbs
Team: Joe Gibbs Racing
Make: Pontiac Grand Prix
Paintjobs: 2002 Interstate Batteries, 2002 Muppets (Pepe the King Prawn),
2001 Interstate Batteries, 2001 Jurassic Park 3, 2000 MLB All-Star Game,
2000 Frankenstein, 1999 NASCAR Racers, 2001 MBNA, 1998 Small Soliders,
2001 Coca-Cola Polar Bear
The younger brother of Terry also won a championship, he did it back in
2000, with 4 wins, 19 top 5s and 24 top 10s. Bobby entered the 2002
season with a new paint scheme, and so did his teammate, Tony Stewart
and their owner is still Joe Gibbs.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1993 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10th |
| 1994 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21st |
| 1995 | 31 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 10th |
| 1996 | 31 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 11th |
| 1997 | 32 | 1 | 9 | 18 | 7th |
| 1998 | 33 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 6th |
| 1999 | 34 | 5 | 23 | 26 | 2nd |
| 2000 | 34 | 4 | 19 | 24 | 1st |
| 2001 | 36 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 6th |
| 2002 | 36 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 16th |
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Terry Labonte
#5 - Kellogg's Owner: Rick Hendrick
Team: Hendrick Motorsports
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Paintjobs:
2002 Kellogg's, 2002 Looney Tunes (Wile E Coyote & Roadrunner),
2001 Kellogg's, 2001 Mini Wheats,
2001 Looney Tunes (Wile E Coyote & Roadrunner)
Texas Terry Labonte is a two-time NASCAR Winston Cup Champion, one in 1984
and another in 1996. Terry was the NASCAR Winston Cup record holder for
consecutive starts with 655 which ended in 2000. He is currently driving
Tony the Tiger #5 car, he used to drive the yellow and red Corn Flakes car
for a while. Another one of his nickname is "The Iceman."
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1978 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 39th |
| 1979 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 10th |
| 1980 | 31 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 8th |
| 1981 | 31 | 0 | 8 | 17 | 4th |
| 1982 | 30 | 0 | 17 | 21 | 3rd |
| 1983 | 30 | 1 | 11 | 20 | 5th |
| 1984 | 30 | 2 | 17 | 24 | 1st |
| 1985 | 28 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 7th |
| 1986 | 29 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 12th |
| 1987 | 29 | 1 | 13 | 22 | 3rd |
| 1988 | 29 | 1 | 11 | 18 | 4th |
| 1989 | 29 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 10th |
| 1990 | 29 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 15th |
| 1991 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 18th |
| 1992 | 29 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 8th |
| 1993 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 18th |
| 1994 | 31 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 7th |
| 1995 | 31 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 6th |
| 1996 | 31 | 2 | 21 | 24 | 1st |
| 1997 | 32 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 6th |
| 1998 | 33 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 9th |
| 1999 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 12th |
| 2000 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 17th |
| 2001 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23rd |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24th |
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Elmo Langley (LEGEND)
#64 - Elmo Langley Owner: ?
Team: ?
Make: Ford Taurus
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Ashton Lewis Jr. (BUSCH)
#46 - Civil Air Patrol Owner: William Lewis
Team: Lewis Motorsports
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Ashton went through several races without a sponsor last year, although
he did a good job not wrecking the car or else it would be a lot to pay
and he wouldn't be in for the 2002 season. With Civil Air Patrol as his
sponsor this year, he has nothing to worry about.
BUSCH STATS-
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2001 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 20th |
| 2002 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 17th |
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Tiny Lund (LEGEND)
55 - Tiny Lund Owner: ?
Team: ?
Make: Dodge Intrepid
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Sterling Marlin
#40 - Sterling Marlin Owner: Chip Ganassi
Team: Chip Ganassi Racing
Make: Dodge Intrepid
Paintjobs:
2002 Sterling Marlin, 2001 Sterling Marlin
Sterling has been around in the Winston Cup series for quite a long
time and he is still as good as he can be. He has never won a
championship but finished 3rd twice. A two-time Daytona 500 winner
(back-to-back in 1994 and 1995) collected 2 wins, 12 top 5s and 20
top 10s and finished 3rd in last year's season.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ? |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1980 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ? |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1983 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19th |
| 1984 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 37th |
| 1985 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37th |
| 1986 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 36th |
| 1987 | 29 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 11th |
| 1988 | 29 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 10th |
| 1989 | 29 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 12th |
| 1990 | 29 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 14th |
| 1991 | 29 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 7th |
| 1992 | 29 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 10th |
| 1993 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 15th |
| 1994 | 31 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 14th |
| 1995 | 31 | 3 | 9 | 22 | 3rd |
| 1996 | 31 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 8th |
| 1997 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 25th |
| 1998 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13th |
| 1999 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 16th |
| 2000 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 19th |
| 2001 | 36 | 2 | 12 | 20 | 3rd |
| 2002 | 29 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 18th |
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Mark Martin
#6 - Pfizer Owner: Jack Roush
Team: Roush Racing
Make: Ford Taurus
Paintjobs:
2002 Pfizer, 2002 Kraft Tombstone, 2001 Mark Martin
Mark Martin has never won a championship, but came 2nd 3 times. Mark
leads the Busch Series in wins with 45, but he has never won a
championship there either, when will he win one?
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1981 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 42nd |
| 1982 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 14th |
| 1983 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 30th |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48th |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1988 | 29 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 15th |
| 1989 | 29 | 1 | 14 | 18 | 3rd |
| 1990 | 29 | 3 | 16 | 23 | 2nd |
| 1991 | 29 | 1 | 14 | 17 | 6th |
| 1992 | 29 | 2 | 10 | 17 | 6th |
| 1993 | 30 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 3rd |
| 1994 | 31 | 2 | 15 | 20 | 2nd |
| 1995 | 31 | 4 | 13 | 22 | 4th |
| 1996 | 31 | 0 | 14 | 23 | 5th |
| 1997 | 32 | 4 | 16 | 24 | 3rd |
| 1998 | 33 | 7 | 22 | 26 | 2nd |
| 1999 | 34 | 2 | 19 | 26 | 3rd |
| 2000 | 34 | 1 | 13 | 20 | 8th |
| 2001 | 36 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 12th |
| 2002 | 36 | 1 | 12 | 22 | 2nd |
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Jeremy Mayfield
#19 - UAW/Dodge Dealers Owner: Ray Evernham
Team: Evernham Motorsports
Make: Dodge Intrepid
Paintjobs:
2002 Dodge Dealers, 2002 Muppets (Dr. Honeydew & Beaker), 2002 Mountain Dew
Beside his funny commercials, Jeremy is a good racer with 3 wins in his
career. He got released from the #12 car late in the 2001 season (Mike
Wallace took over and drive the remaining races). Jeremy is also from
Owensboro, Kentucky where the Green and the Waltrip brothers are from.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1994 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37th |
| 1995 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31st |
| 1996 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 26th |
| 1997 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 13th |
| 1998 | 33 | 1 | 12 | 16 | 7th |
| 1999 | 34 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 11th |
| 2000 | 32 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 24th |
| 2001 | 28 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 35th |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 26th |
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Mike McLaughlin (BUSCH)
#18 - MBNA Owner: Joe Gibbs
Team: Joe Gibbs Racing
Make: Pontiac Grand Prix
BUSCH STATS-
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2001 | 33 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 7th |
| 2002 | 34 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 4th |
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Jamie McMurray (BUSCH)
#27 - Williams Travel Center Owner: Tammy Brewers
Team: Brewco Motorsports
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
BUSCH STATS-
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2001 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16th |
| 2002 | 34 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 6th |
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Jerry Nadeau
#25 - UAW/Delphi Owner: Rick Hendrick
Team: Hendrick Motorsports
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Paintjobs:
2002 UAW-Delphi, 2002 Looney Tunes (Speedy Gonzalez), 2001 UAW-Delphi
Jerry Nadeau got released from the #25 car early in the 2002 season
(Nemechek is the driver now). He has only one win in his career and
his first came in Atlanta in 2000 fall race, he almost won at the same
place in 2001 but he ran out of fuel in the final lap. Jerry is
currently driving the #44 Georgia-Pacific Dodge owned by Kyle Petty.
Jerry will be driving for the MB2 Motorsports with U.S. Army, the number
is yet to be known.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54th |
| 1998 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36th |
| 1999 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 34th |
| 2000 | 34 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 20th |
| 2001 | 36 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 17th |
| 2002 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37th |
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Ryan Newman
#12 - ALLTEL Owner: Roger Penske
Team: Penske Racing
Make: Ford Taurus
Paintjobs:
2002 Alltel, 2002 Mobil 1
Ryan is one of the rookie candidates for the 2002 season. He raced
a couple times last year under the ALLTEL #02 car. The #12 car got
shutted down and apparently it reopened during the 2001 Silly Season
and Ryan is in the seat of the #12 Ford.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70th |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 49th |
| 2002 | 36 | 1 | 14 | 22 | 6th |
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Dan Pardus (BUSCH)
#32 - Outdoor Channel Owner: Jim & Judie/Dan Pardus/Jim Gardner
Team: Jim & Judie Motorsports
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
BUSCH STATS-
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61st |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49th |
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Steve Park
#1 - Pennzoil Owner: Teresa Earnhardt
Team: DEI
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Paintjobs:
2002 Pennzoil, 2001 Pennzoil
Beside the horrible accident and the long recovery he went through, Steve
is a good racer with several wins with him (first one came at Watkins Glen).
While Steve was recovering from his injuries, Kenny Wallace was substituting
for him the last half of the 2001 season and the first several races in
the 2002 season.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51st |
| 1998 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42nd |
| 1999 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14th |
| 2000 | 34 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 11th |
| 2001 | 24 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 32nd |
| 2002 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 33rd |
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Benny Parsons (LEGEND)
#50 - TNT Owner: NBC/TNT Sports
Team: ?
Make: Pontiac
Paintjobs:
2002 NBC Sports, 2002 TNT
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Kyle Petty
#45 - Sprint PCS Owner: Pattie Petty
Team: Petty Enterprises
Make: Dodge Intrepid
Paintjobs:
2002 Sprint PCS, 2002 Charity Ride, 2001 Sprint PCS, 2001 Charity Ride
A 3rd generation driver with a famous last name, Kyle has never
won a championship, but he has 8 wins in his career. He lost his
son and he has been going through tough time through the 2000 and
2001 season, he came back in the 2002 season with some strong finishes,
will Kyle be able to win again?
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1979 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37th |
| 1980 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 28th |
| 1981 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 12th |
| 1982 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 15th |
| 1983 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13th |
| 1984 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 16th |
| 1985 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 9th |
| 1986 | 29 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 10th |
| 1987 | 29 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 7th |
| 1988 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 13th |
| 1989 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 30th |
| 1990 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 11th |
| 1991 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 31st |
| 1992 | 29 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 5th |
| 1993 | 30 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 5th |
| 1994 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 15th |
| 1995 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 30th |
| 1996 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27th |
| 1997 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 15th |
| 1998 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30th |
| 1999 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 26th |
| 2000 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 41st |
| 2001 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43rd |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22nd |
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Richard Petty (LEGEND)
#43 - STP Owner: ?
Team: ?
Make: Dodge Intrepid
Paintjobs:
2002 STP, 2002 Petty (Driving Experience)
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Jeff Purvis (BUSCH)
#37 - Purvis Owner: Clarence Brewers
Team: Brewco Motorsports
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
BUSCH STATS-
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2001 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 21st |
| 2002 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 39th |
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Shawna Robinson
#49 - BAM Racing Owner: Beth Ann Morgenthau
Team: B.A.M. Racing
Make: Dodge Intrepid
Paintjobs:
2002 BAM, 2002 BAM Black
Yes, this is a SHE! and probably the first female driver ever to be in a
racing game (NASCAR that is). Shawna is not the first female driver in
NASCAR history, she will be in several races in the #49 Dodge and this
will catch the eyes of women all across the nation that women can compete
in NASCAR and not just men.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52nd |
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Ricky Rudd
#28 - Texaco Havoline Owner: Robert Yates
Team: RYR
Make: Ford Taurus
Paintjobs:
2002 Texaco Havoline, 2002 Muppets (The Great Gonzo), 2001 Need for Speed
1977 Rookie of the Year, Ricky Rudd came so close to winning his first
championship last year. With 22 wins in his career, can Ricky have another
successful season and win his first championship next year? and if you
didn't know, he will be driving for the #21 Ford next year.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ? |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ? |
| 1977 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 17th |
| 1978 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ? |
| 1979 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 9th |
| 1980 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 3 | ? |
| 1981 | 31 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 6th |
| 1982 | 30 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 9th |
| 1983 | 30 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 9th |
| 1984 | 30 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 7th |
| 1985 | 28 | 1 | 13 | 19 | 6th |
| 1986 | 29 | 2 | 11 | 17 | 5th |
| 1987 | 29 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 6th |
| 1988 | 29 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 11th |
| 1989 | 29 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 8th |
| 1990 | 29 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 7th |
| 1991 | 29 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 2nd |
| 1992 | 29 | 1 | 9 | 18 | 7th |
| 1993 | 30 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 10th |
| 1994 | 31 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 5th |
| 1995 | 31 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 9th |
| 1996 | 31 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 6th |
| 1997 | 32 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 17th |
| 1998 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22nd |
| 1999 | 34 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 31st |
| 2000 | 34 | 0 | 12 | 19 | 5th |
| 2001 | 36 | 2 | 14 | 22 | 4th |
| 2002 | 36 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 10th |
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Elliott Sadler
#21 - Motorcraft Owner: Glen Wood
Team: Wood Brothers Racing
Make: Ford Taurus
Paintjobs:
2002 Motorcraft, 2002 US Air Force, 2001 Motorcraft
With Rudd in the seat for the 2003 season, he will be with Yates
in the #38 Ford with M&M's as their sponsor. Elliott has only one
career win, which came in Bristol spring race in 2001. He have a brother,
Hermie, who been in a couple races this year.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1999 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24th |
| 2000 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29th |
| 2001 | 36 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20th |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 23rd |
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Jay Sauter (BUSCH)
#21 - Rockwell Autmation Owner: Richard Childress
Team: RCR
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2001 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 19th |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 36th |
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Johnny Sauter (BUSCH)
#2 - ACDelco Owner: Richard Childress
Team: RCR
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
BUSCH STATS-
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 55th |
| 2002 | 33 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 15th |
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Tim Sauter (BUSCH)
#19 - Unsponsored Owner: Alec Pinsonneault
Team: AP Performance
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
BUSCH STATS-
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2001 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 32nd |
| 2002 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 13th |
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Ken Schrader
#36 - M&M's Owner: Thomas Beard
Team: MB2 Motorsports
Make: Pontiac Grand Prix
Paintjobs:
2002 M&M's, 2002 M&M's Vote - Multi-Color, 2002 M&M's Vote - Pink,
2002 M&M's Vote - Teal, 2002 M&M's Vote - Purple, 2002 July 4th,
2002 Halloween, 2002 Pedigree, 2002 Combos, 2001 M&M's, 2001 July 4th,
2001 Halloween
Schrader does have a cool looking car and some awesome paintjobs, but
he hasn't had a win in a long time. Schrader has 4 wins and came as
far as finishing 4th in point standings, but that was back in 1994,
will he will able to finish in the top 10 in points again?
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53rd |
| 1985 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16th |
| 1986 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16th |
| 1987 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 10th |
| 1988 | 29 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 5th |
| 1989 | 29 | 1 | 10 | 14 | 5th |
| 1990 | 29 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 10th |
| 1991 | 29 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 9th |
| 1992 | 29 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 17th |
| 1993 | 30 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 9th |
| 1994 | 31 | 0 | 9 | 18 | 4th |
| 1995 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 17th |
| 1996 | 31 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 12th |
| 1997 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 10th |
| 1998 | 33 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 12th |
| 1999 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15th |
| 2000 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18th |
| 2001 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19th |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30th |
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Mike Skinner
#4 - Kodak Max Films Owner: Larry McClure & Tim Morgan
Team: Morgan-McClure Motorsports
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Paintjobs:
2002 KODAK MAX Film, 2002 Looney Tunes (Yosemite Sam)
Skinner was the first Craftsman Truck Series champion, he took the
championship in 1995 and he has 16 wins as well. He started racing
full-time in the Winston Cup series back in 1997. His best year
came in 1999 when he has no win, but 5 top 5s and 14 top 10s. He
has never won a race, but several non-point races. Skinner and the
#4 car will be switching to Pontiac next year.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47th |
| 1997 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 30th |
| 1998 | 30 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 21st |
| 1999 | 34 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 10th |
| 2000 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 12th |
| 2001 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 40th |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31st |
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Jimmy Spencer
#41 - Target Owner: Chip Ganassi
Team: Chip Ganassi Racing
Make: Dodge Intrepid
Paintjobs:
2002 Target, 2002 Muppets (Animal)
Mr. Excitement has some good finishes and he almost won the Bristol
spring race in 2002. He came in the 2002 in the new Chip Ganassi owned
car with Target as the sponsored of the #41 Dodge. Jimmy's first win
came in Daytona night race in 1994 and another one in Talladega in the
same year.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1989 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 34th |
| 1990 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24th |
| 1991 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 25th |
| 1992 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 33rd |
| 1993 | 30 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 12th |
| 1994 | 29 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 29th |
| 1995 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 26th |
| 1996 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 15th |
| 1997 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20th |
| 1998 | 31 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 14th |
| 1999 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 20th |
| 2000 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 22nd |
| 2001 | 36 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 16th |
| 2002 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 27th |
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Tony Stewart
#20 - Home Depot Owner: Joe Gibbs
Team: Joe Gibbs Racing
Make: Pontiac Grand Prix
Paintjobs:
2002 Home Depot, 2002 Snoopy, 2001 Home Depot, 2001 Jurassic Park 3,
2000 Kid's Workshop, 1999 Habitat for Humanity, 2001 Coca-Cola Polar Bear
Tony is known for his temper, but he is a great racer with 15 wins in
just 4 years. Stewart came in the 2002 with the same orange #20 Home
Depot Pontiac, but with a different scheme. Tony is the 2002 NASCAR
Winston Cup Champion, Congratulations!
Tony and his teammate, Bobby Labonte, will be switching to Chevrolet
for the 2003.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1999 | 34 | 3 | 12 | 21 | 4th |
| 2000 | 34 | 6 | 12 | 23 | 6th |
| 2001 | 36 | 3 | 15 | 22 | 2nd |
| 2002 | 36 | 3 | 15 | 21 | 1st |
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Brian Vickers (BUSCH)
#40 - EMP Owner: Ramona Vickers
Team: BLV Motorsports
Make: Dodge Intrepid
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2002 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30th |
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Rusty Wallace
#2 - Team Rusty Owner: Roger Penske
Team: Penske Racing
Make: Ford Taurus
Paintjobs:
2002 Team Rusty, 2002 Elvis, 2002 Harley-Davidson
Rusty was the 1984 Rookie of the Year. He got 54 wins and 1 championship
in his long racing career. Rusty also have 2 younger brothers, Mike and
Kenny. Mike is currently driving in the #14 Conseco owned by A.J. Foyt
and Kenny will be in the #23 Stackers next year (full-time). At the end
of 2002, his 16-year winning streak ended, but Rusty remained as one
of the top drivers in NASCAR.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ? |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ? |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1984 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 14th |
| 1985 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 19th |
| 1986 | 29 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 6th |
| 1987 | 29 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 5th |
| 1988 | 29 | 6 | 19 | 23 | 2nd |
| 1989 | 29 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 1st |
| 1990 | 29 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 6th |
| 1991 | 29 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 10th |
| 1992 | 29 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 13th |
| 1993 | 30 | 10 | 19 | 21 | 2nd |
| 1994 | 31 | 8 | 17 | 20 | 3rd |
| 1995 | 31 | 2 | 15 | 19 | 5th |
| 1996 | 31 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 7th |
| 1997 | 32 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 9th |
| 1998 | 33 | 1 | 15 | 21 | 4th |
| 1999 | 34 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 8th |
| 2000 | 34 | 4 | 12 | 20 | 7th |
| 2001 | 36 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 7th |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 7th |
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Michael Waltrip
#15 - NAPA Owner: Teresa Earnhardt
Team: DEI
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Paintjobs:
2002 NAPA, 2002 Stars & Stripes, 2001 NAPA
A native from Owensboro and the younger brother of Ol' DW (Darrell Waltrip).
Mikey has been racing in the Winston Cup series for a long time and his
first win came in the 2001 Daytona 500 while in his first race in the
#15 NAPA owned by the late Dale Earnhardt, he did it again in the 2002
Pepsi 400 (Daytona) race.
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? |
| 1986 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19th |
| 1987 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20th |
| 1988 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18th |
| 1989 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18th |
| 1990 | 29 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 16th |
| 1991 | 29 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 15th |
| 1992 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23rd |
| 1993 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17th |
| 1994 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 12th |
| 1995 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 12th |
| 1996 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 14th |
| 1997 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 18th |
| 1998 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17th |
| 1999 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 29th |
| 2000 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27th |
| 2001 | 36 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 24th |
| 2002 | 36 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 14st |
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Michael Waltrip (BUSCH)
#99 - Aaron's Owner: Elizabeth (Buffy) Waltrip
Team: Michael Waltrip Racing
Make: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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Bobby Wawak (LEGEND)
#? - ? Owner: ?
Team: ?
Make: ?
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Scott Wimmer (BUSCH)
#23 - Siemens Owner: Gail Davis
Team: Bill Davis Racing
Make: Pontiac Grand Prix
BUSCH STATS-
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| Year | Races | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Pt. Standings |
| 2001 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 11th |
| 2002 | 34 | 4 | 11 | 17 | 3rd |
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Cale Yarborough (LEGEND)
#28 - ? Owner:
Team:
Make:
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Fantasy Drivers
Dave Alpern (#176) Scott Brewer (#107) Mike Brown (#109)
Audrey Clark (#111) Dave Clark (#143) Pete Cook (#133)
George Dennis (#112) Rick Edwards (#101) Sue Finch (#115)
Eli Gold (#117) Katrina Goode (#136) Barney Hall (#121)
Scott Hammonds (#174) Jim Hannigan (#129) Troi Hayes (#125)
Amy Hicks (#171) Crissy Hillsworth (#113) Rick Humphrey (#131)
Mark Jacobs (#132) Jeff Jarvis (#149) Kristi Jones (#161)
Joey Joulwan (#169) Winston Kelley (#135) John Killen (#175)
Cheryl King (#144) Linda Latiuk (#145) Mandy Misiak (#177)
Joe Moore (#127) Josh Neelon (#178) Dave Nichols (#147)
Trey North (#151) Ken Patterson (#105) Dick Paysor (#123)
Jack Rivers (#141) Bill Sanders (#139) Al Smith (#142)
Tom Smith (#119) Sasha Soares (#137) Chuck Spicer (#172)
Tim Sullivan (#103) BC Vaught (#198) Robin Wawak (#184)
George Williams (#199) Daryl Wolfe (#122)
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Lightning Challenge
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Rookie
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Game Time (Rookie)
EA Sports 500
Talladega Superspeedway
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
In the 2001 EA SPORTS 500, Dale Earnhardt Jr. emerged from the
pack on the final lap to win the race and a million dollar bonus.
With 1 lap to go, get to the front and stay there!
Key: Drafting
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The Big One (Rookie)
Aaron's 499
Talladega Superspeedway
Mike Skinner
Something big always seems to happen at Talladega. The spring race
of 2002 was no exception. Take control of the #4 car and complete
this lap without taking any damage.
Key: Brake frequently and avoid any contact with another car, leaving the
race surface won't help either.
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Seasonal Domination (Rookie)
Coca-Cola Racing Family 600
Lowe's Motorspeedway
Jeff Burton
Jeff Burton and Mark Martin have both had a lot of success at Lowe's
Motor Speedway. Who's the best? Duel with Mark Martin to find out.
Key: Draft and Pass
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No Caution (Rookie)
Carolina Dodge Dealers 400
Darlington Raceway
Dale Jarrett
In one of the biggest sponsor deals in NASCAR history, UPS became
the sponsor of the #88 Ford. Dale Jarrett drove to victory in the
5th race of the season. Can you?
Key: The car is a little too loose, and it probably got old tires on, so, don't
drive too hard.
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2-fer in Talladega? (Rookie)
EA SPORTS 500
Talladega Superspeedway
Bobby Hamilton
With 3 laps remaining in the EA Sports 500, help Bobby Hamilton win
for the second time at Talladega.
Key: Draft and Pass
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Wrecord (Rookie)
Pontiac Excitement 400
Richmond International Raceway
Jeremy Mayfield
With 66 laps to go at Richmond, an incident occurs just ahead of
Jeremy Mayfield. Can you steer clean of the chaos and come through
without a scratch like he did?
Key: Brake easily and avoid making contact with another car.
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The Daytona 5 (Rookie)
Daytona 500
Daytona International Speedway
Ward Burton
Ward Burton won the 2002 Daytona 500 after a post caution, 3 lap
shootout to the finish line. Now's your chance to see victory lane
at Daytona. Stay out front and get the win!
Key: Stay out in front and use the rearview mirror to watch the other cars
behind you, block if you have to.
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Sweet Home California (Rookie)
NAPA Auto Parts 500
California Speedway
Jimmie Johnson
The first career win for Jimmie Johnson came in his home state at
the California Speedway after a late race caution. 4 laps to go,
you're in 2nd place. Get win #1!
Key: Stay out in front and use the rearview mirror to watch the other cars
behind you, block if you have to.
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Daytona 900? (Rookie)
Pepsi 400
Daytona International Speedway
Michael Waltrip
Michael Waltrip has already won the Daytona 500, and now he's in
2nd place behind Dale Jr. in the Pepsi 400. Make a pass for the lead
and get the Daytona sweep!
Key: Draft and Stay out in the front
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Turning the Tide (Veteran)
Old Dominion 500
Martinsville Speedway
Ricky Craven
Ricky Craven got his first career win in the 2001 Old Dominion 500
at Martinsville. Relive the last lap battle with Dale Jarrett and
get Ricky into victory lane.
Key: When you get in the corners, stay in the low line to keep someone from
passing you down there.
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Hot-lanta (Veteran)
MBNA America 500
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Tony Stewart
In the 2002 MBNA America 500 at Atlanta, Tony Stewart made a late
race pass for the lead and then held off Dale Jr. and Jimmie Johnson
for the win. Now, it's your turn.
Key: Draft and block the inside line while in the corners.
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Rock On! (Veteran)
Subway 400
North Carolina Speedway
Steve Park
In the second race of the 2001 season, Steve Park got his 2nd career
win by holding off Bobby Labonte. Labonte was faster, but Park had
the lead. Stay out front and win the race!
Key: Try to stay on the inside line of the corners to keep the other from
passing you, if you let one go, you'll have a hard time catching up to
him.
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Freedom (Veteran)
Homestead 400
Homestead-Miami Speedway
Bill Elliott
In the fall of 2001, it had been a while since we last saw Bill
Elliott in victory lane. But that changed after Awesome Bill made
a daring late race pass. Can you do the same?
Key: Drafting and Blocking
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Dew It Again (Veteran)
Mountain Dew Southern 500
Darlington Raceway
Ward Burton
With 2 laps to go in the 2001 Southern 500, Ward Burton is in the
lead on a caution restart. Help him hold off Bobby Labonte and
Jeff Gordon for his 2nd win at Darlington.
Key: Stay on the inside line and block if you have to.
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Happy Holidays (Veteran)
New Hampshire 300
New Hampshire International Speedway
Robby Gordon
In the 2001 season finale at New Hampshire, Robby Gordon recorded
his first career victory. With 3 laps to go, see if you can pass
Jeff Gordon and get the victory just like Robby!
Key: Take it nice and easy in the corners so that your car doesn't drift up.
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Miracle From 38th Place (Veteran)
Food City 500
Bristol Motor Speedway
Elliott Sadler
In 2001, Elliott Sadler won his first career race against all odds.
He's got 5 laps to go, old tires, and John Andretti coming up quick.
Can you keep him out front for just a few more miles?
Key: Remember, you got old tires on, you'd most likely to swirve around a
little, and try to block the inside line to keep Andretti or whoever
else from passing down there.
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Lap it Up (Veteran)
Virginia 500
Martinsville Speedway
John Andretti
John Andretti came from a lap down to win at Martinsville in 1999 to
notch his 2nd career win. With 4 laps to go, Jeff Burton has the
lead. Make the pass and win the race!
Key: Don't go coming in too fast into the corners and try to catch Jeff Burton
before he cross the finish line.
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I'll Take That Flag! (Veteran)
NAPA Auto Parts 500
California Speedway
Rusty Wallace
In the 2001 race at California, Rusty Wallace held off Dale Earnhardt
Jr. and Jeff Gordon late in the race for the win. There are 3 laps
left to go. Keep it steady and get the victory!
Key: Draft and Pass, stay out in front.
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Green is Good (Veteran)
Pennsylvania 500
Pocono Raceway
Bobby Labonte
With a daring pass in the waning laps of the Pennsylvania 500, Bobby
Labonte beat Dale Jr. for the win. With 5 laps to go, you'll need to
do the same to get Bobby to victory lane.
Key: Draft and Pass, stay out in front.
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Memorial Day 1100 (Legend)
Coca-Cola Racing Family 600
Lowe's Motor Speedway
Tony Stewart
In 2000, Tony Stewart ran 1100 miles in a race car: 500 in an Indy
car, followed by 600 in his Home Depot Pontiac. Can you help Tony
win the Coca Cola 600?
Key: You got Harvick and Jeff Burton out in front of you, all you have to
do is get a couple good laps and catch Jeff Burton's draft to be able
to pass him.
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Pay at the Pump (Legend)
NAPA 500
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Jerry Nadeau
Jerry Nadeau ran out of gas on the last lap at Atlanta and narrowly
missed out on his 2nd career win. Can you conserve fuel or increase
your lead enough so that he gets win #2?
Key: This is the part I'm having trouble at. Try to release the gas once in
the while and try to block Bobby Labonte from passing you while doing
it too.
EMAIL FROM GOLDENFOXX--------
Hey, just took a look at your strategy guide for NT03 on
GameWinners.com. First off, thanks for getting a guide up so
quickly (I was beginning to think no one was going to post one
anytime soon).
Anyway, I was reading to see what you had to say about
getting through the Pay at the Pump lightning challenge, and
from what I was reading you seem to be having a similar amount
of problem as to what I did. The only reason I wanted a guide
about this time last week was just because I had spent two
complete days trying to get through that challenge unsuccessfully.
I have now done it three times once on the PS2 and twice on the
X-Box (had a small problem where I accidentally saved over my
previous saved slot). I’ve pretty much figured out a decent
strategy for this challenge if you’re still having trouble.
First off, compete with stability control on. With it off,
you’ll almost always get into the corners approaching 190mph,
and that wastes gas. With stability on, you’ll do good to get
it up to 180mph before going into turn one. Try and ride the
line around turn one each of the first three or so laps Bobby
Labonte will probably catch you either coming off turn four
at the end of your first full lap or on the backstretch of the second
lap. Try and stay low and make anyone who tries to pass you
do it on the high side. Then smack them HARD into the wall.
Hopefully you can knock him enough out of control that he’ll take
out a Marlin, Gordon, and Harvick who almost always seem to
lurk right behind him.
By the next to last lap you’ll probably have both Bobby
and Marlin trying to get around you on the low side. Go as slow
as you have to around turn one without letting them by, then
again, smack them on the backstretch. Hopefully, you’ll have
a decent lead coming to the line for the white flag.
If you’ve been hugging the line and slowing down enough
to let some cars catch you JUST so you could knock them around,
you shouldn’t run out of gas until entering turn three. Try and knock
SOMEONE loose on the backstretch first, and then glue yourself
to the inside white line all the way around. Dale Jr, Marlin, or Michael
Waltrip always seems to catch up at this point, but you can pretty easily
hold them off at even 60-70 mph without gas. If they try to pass, just
knock tap them as soon as you see their front quarterpanel, and then
swerve up to block whoever might be trying to pass high after doing so.
It sounds complicated but once you’ve done it two or three times it
starts to become a science. If there’s any way to do this challenge
WITHOUT intentionally knocking the stink out of another driver, I’d be
glad to know what it is. But it’s all about drifting through turn 1 on each
lap, hugging the line off turn 4 on each lap, and making the other cars
pass on the high side. And make sure when you do try and wreck someone
that you don’t just nudge them, because they’ll just correct and pass you,
and once a car passes you on this challenge you AREN’T going to catch them.
So when you smack someone, make it count.
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Star Studded (Legend)
The All-Star
Lowe's Motor Speedway
Terry Labonte
Terry Labonte won his 2nd All-Star race in 1999. To do it, he had
to outrace Jeff Gordon, Bobby Labonte, and Tony Stewart. Now's your
chance to do the same.
Key: Get some good laps and try to catch Bobby Labonte's draft and then pass
him.
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Worst to First (Legend)
The All-Star
Lowe's Motor Speedway
Ryan Newman
In the 2002 All-Star race, Ryan Newman won the qualifying event and
then worked his way up from last to first place. With 5 laps to go,
hold off Dale Jr. and finish 1st!
Key: Block and stay out in the front.
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Enough, Already! (Legend)
UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Sterling Marlin
Sterling Marlin almost started 2002 with 2 wins, but late race
cautions prevented that. This time help Sterling get around Jeremy
Mayfield and into first place, so he can get the win.
Key: Draft and make the pass.
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I'll Remember This! (Legend)
Food City 500
Bristol Motor Speedway
Kurt Busch
Kurt Busch won the 2002 Food City 500 at Bristol with a little bit
of pit strategy. On old tires, you've got 5 laps to get around Jimmy
Spencer and hold off Ricky Rudd for win #1!
Key: Get some good lap time and pass Jimmy Spencer, but you have to stay in
front and block the inside line to keep Rudd or someone else from passing
you.
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Burn Baby, Burn (Legend)
MBNA America 500
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Kevin Harvick
Win #1 for Kevin Harvick came at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in
spectacular fashion. It was his 3rd career start. Relive that frantic
last lap and hold off Jeff Gordon for the victory.
Key: Stay out in front and block.
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Happy Birthday (Legend)
Brickyard 400
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Jeff Gordon
A day after his 30th birthday, Jeff Gordon won his 3rd Brickyard 400.
There are 3 laps to go and Sterling Marlin is right behind you. Get
Jeff Gordon into victory lane.
Key: Stay out in the front and get some good lap time.
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We're Back! (Legend)
Pocono 500
Pocono Raceway
Ricky Rudd
After a 2 year break, Ricky Rudd found his way back to victory lane
at Pocono in 2001. You have 5 laps to pass his teammate Dale Jarrett
and hang on for the win.
Key: Get some good laps and beat Dale Jarrett, the others will come soon and
you'd have to try to stay out in the front.
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Freedom - Part 2 (Legend)
Homestead 400
Homestead-Miami Speedway
Casey Atwood
In the closing laps of the 2001 Homestead-Miami race, Casey Atwood
was passed by Bill Elliott and finished 2nd. See if you can change
history and get Casey his first win.
Key: Pass and stay out in the front, block if you have to.
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Smokin' (Legend)
The All-Star Open
Lowe's Motor Speedway
Johnny Benson
Johnny Benson won the 2001 All-Star Open after Ryan Newman's engine
blew with 2 laps to go. This time, Ryan's motor will hold together
and you need to pass him for the win.
Key: Get some good lap time and pass Newman to get the win.
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Thunder Plates
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You can get at least 2 or 1 card from completing a Lightning Challenge in
Race Modes option. Just pick a challenge and accomplish it to get a card or
two, and it can be a Legend driver, Busch driver, Sponsor, or Paint Scheme.
If you go in the Quick Race mode and when you go pick a driver, tilt your
control stick to the left or right and you'll see that there are other
paintjobs you can race with, some has the Muppets or the Looney Tunes on
them. Half of the paintjobs on there are locked and the only way to get them
is if you win at a track with a driver (say like..Ken Schrader) and you will
get a new paintjob (it can be his Halloween scheme or something else). One
thing is that you can't win at the same track with the same driver or else you
won't get a new paintjob, but YOU CAN go to the same track at a DIFFERENT
TIME (Bristol day and night, etc.)
Here is the list of Thunder Plates in order from page 1 to 19, left to right:
Page 1-------------(Qualifying Position)(Rookie/Veteran/Legend)
Atlanta Bristol California
Chicagoland Darlington Daytona
Dover Homestead-Miami Indianapolis
Page 2-------------(Qualifying Position)
Infineon Kansas Las Vegas
Lowe's Martinsville Michigan
New Hampshire North Carolina Phoenix
Page 3-------------(Qualifying Position)
Pocono Richmond Talladega
Texas Watkins Atlanta (Night)
California (Night) Chicagoland (Night) Darlington (Night)
Page 4-------------
Daytona Road Course Dover (Night) Homestead (Night)
Infineon (Night) Kansas (Night) Las Vegas (Night)
Martinsville (Night) Michigan (Night) Rockingham (Night)
Page 5-------------
Pocono (Night) Richmond (Day) Talladega (Night)
Talladega Road Course Tiburon Int'l Speedway Texas Road Course
Watkins Glen (Night) The Shootout The All-Star
Page 6-------------(Busch Drivers)
Greg Biffle Jeff Purvis Shane Hall
Jamie McMurray Mike McLaughlin Michael Waltrip
Kasey Kahne Scott Wimmer Jay Sauter
Page 7-------------(Busch Drivers)
James Finch Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jeff Burton
Chad Chaffin Tim Sauter Coy Gibbs
Ron Hornaday Kevin Harvick Dan Pardus
Page 8-------------(Busch and Legend Drivers)
Brian Vickers Ashton Lewis, Jr. Johnny Sauter
Dale Earnhardt Richard Petty Benny Parsons
Bobby Allison Junior Johnson Tiny Lund
Page 9-------------(Legend, Fantasy and Paint Schemes)
Alan Kulwicki Elmo Langley Cale Yarborough
Kitt Paint Fantasy Drivers
#43 Paint Scheme #1 #43 Paint Scheme #2 #43 Paint Scheme #3
Page 10------------(Cont.)
#43 Paint Scheme #4 #43 Paint Scheme #5 #43 Paint Scheme #6
#10 Paint Scheme #1 #10 Paint Scheme #2 #10 Paint Scheme #3
#10 Paint Scheme #4 #10 Paint Scheme #5 #10 Paint Scheme #6
Page 11------------(Cont.)
#10 Paint Scheme #7 #99 Paint Scheme #1 #99 Paint Scheme #2
#22 Paint Scheme #1 #22 Paint Scheme #2 #97 Paint Scheme #1
#97 Paint Scheme #2 #97 Paint Scheme #3 #9 Paint Scheme #1
Page 12------------(Cont.)
#24 Paint Scheme #1 #24 Paint Scheme #2 #24 Paint Scheme #3
#24 Paint Scheme #4 #24 Paint Scheme #5 #31 Paint Scheme #1
#30 Paint Scheme #1 #30 Paint Scheme #2 #55 Paint Scheme #1
Page 13------------(Cont.)
#55 Paint Scheme #2 #55 Paint Scheme #3 #29 Paint Scheme #1
#29 Paint Scheme #2 #29 Paint Scheme #3 #29 Paint Scheme #4
#88 Paint Scheme #1 #88 Paint Scheme #2 #48 Paint Scheme #1
Page 14------------(Cont.)
#17 Paint Scheme #1 #17 Paint Scheme #2 #18 Paint Scheme #1
#18 Paint Scheme #2 #18 Paint Scheme #3 #18 Paint Scheme #4
#18 Paint Scheme #5 #18 Paint Scheme #6 #18 Paint Scheme #7
Page 15------------(Cont.)
#18 Paint Scheme #8 #5 Paint Scheme #1 #5 Paint Scheme #2
#5 Paint Scheme #3 #6 Paint Scheme #1 #19 Paint Scheme #1
#25 Paint Scheme #1 #45 Paint Scheme #1 #45 Paint Scheme #2
Page 16------------(Cont.)
#28 Paint Scheme #1 #21 Paint Scheme #1 #36 Paint Scheme #1
#36 Paint Scheme #2 #36 Paint Scheme #3 #36 Paint Scheme #4
#36 Paint Scheme #5 #36 Paint Scheme #6 #36 Paint Scheme #7
Page 17------------(Cont.)
#36 Paint Scheme #8 #36 Paint Scheme #9 #36 Paint Scheme #10
#20 Paint Scheme #1 #20 Paint Scheme #2 #20 Paint Scheme #3
#20 Paint Scheme #4 #20 Paint Scheme #5 #2 Paint Scheme #1
Page 18------------
#15 Paint Scheme #1 All Pro Goodyear
Outback Steakhouse Prestone CarQuest
Wing Funnel Wave
Page 19------------
Scorpion Swoosh Spikes
Pointer Mixed Up Video: 1st Champ.
Video: 5th Champ. Video: 8th Champ. 31st Lightning Chlnge.
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Secrets AND Goodies
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-----EMAIL from BraveHeart838
Im sure you know this but you can also put in, On the main entrance screen
choose the Features Menu.-Go to Create-a-car and enter: first name: EXTRA
last name: DRIVERS. This will give you like not real drivers, but I guess
like Tribune workers and stuff.
Once you turn on the GameCube with NASCAR Thunder 2003 inside, they always
have a little clip of real people saying "EA Sports, It's in the game", here
are the list of people that said it.
-Richard Childress (Car Owner #29, #30, #31, and Busch cars #2 and #3)
-Jeff Gordon
-Robby Gordon
-Kevin Hamlin (Crew Chief #29)
-Bobby Labonte
-Jimmy Makar (Crew Chief #18)
-Ryan Pemberton (Crew Chief #77)
-Kyle Petty
-Richard Petty
-Robert Yates (Car Owner #88-Dale Jarrett and #28-Ricky Rudd)
-Rusty Wallace
-Crew Member of #17
-Crew Member of #97
-Crew Member (?)
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Credits
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Nintendo - For making this game available in US
EA Sports - for developing and publishing this game.
Big thanks to JayWag for letting me use some information from his website:
[-
http://thunder.m4driving.sm/thunder/index.php -]
NASCAR Thunder 2003 board - thanks for giving me some more information
and keep me entertained, the guide wouldn't
be made if it weren't for you guys.
[ ? ] - this could be you if you care to help me out on anything in this
document. You'll receive a big pat on the back.
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Copyright
This document is Copyright (c)2002 Myke. This guide is for personal use. If
you use any information from this NASCAR Thunder 2003 for GameCube document,
please give me full credit, do not alter my information in any way, shape,
or form.
This document/guide can only AND ONLY be found at www.GameFAQs.com,
www.NeoSeeker.com, and www.IGN.com, if you find this guide somewhere else,
IMMEDIATELY notify me.
This game is (c) 2002 Electronic Arts Inc.
This game is rated (E) Everyone
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