Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Pre-Homestead, Post-Phoenix

* DID YOU KNOW? Tony Stewart is the only Raybestos Rookie to win in 11 previous NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway. Stewart captured the inaugural Ford 400 in 1999 by 5.289 seconds over Bobby Labonte. He led the race four times for 44 laps.

* Top-five finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway:
1999: Tony Stewart, FIRST
2001: Casey Atwood, third
2006: Martin Truex, Jr., second
2006: Denny Hamlin, third

* The most Raybestos Rookies to finish inside the top-10 at Homestead are THREE (2001 and 2006):
2001: Casey Atwood, third
2001: Kevin Harvick, seventh
2001: Jason Leffler, 10th
2006: Martin Truex Jr., second
2006: Denny Hamlin, third
2006: Clint Bowyer, 10th

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway:
1999: Tony Stewart, first
2000: Dave Blaney, ninth
2001: Casey Atwood, third
2001: Kevin Harvick, seventh
2001: Jason Leffler, 10th
2002: Ryan Newman, sixth
2002: Jimmie Johnson, eighth
2003: Jamie McMurray, ninth
2004: Brendan Gaughan, sixth
2006: Martin Truex, Jr., second
2006: Denny Hamlin, third
2006: Clint Bowyer, 10th
2007: David Ragan, 10th

* DID YOU KNOW? The most laps led by a Raybestos Rookie in 11 previous races at Homestead are 52 by Casey Atwood in 2001.

· Raybestos Rookies that have led at least one lap in the Ford 400:
1999: Tony Stewart (four times for 44 laps)
2001: Casey Atwood (twice for 52 laps)
2001: Kevin Harvick (three times for 47 laps)
2002: Ryan Newman (once for 28 laps)
2002: Jimmie Johnson (once for 27 laps)
2006: Martin Truex Jr. (once for 27 laps)
2007: David Ragan (once for one lap)

* DID YOU KNOW? The only Raybestos Rookie to win a pole position in 11 at Homestead-Miami Speedway is Jamie McMurray. McMurray won his first-career pole at the 2003 Ford 400 on the way to claiming Raybestos Rookie of the Year honors. McMurray scored a ninth-place finish in the race, his 13th top-10 finish of the 2003 season.

* Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 Ford 400, scoring a 24th-place finish.

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Pre-Phoenix, Post-Texas

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Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Pre-Texas, Post-Talladega

no press release, no rookie scheduled to run at Texas

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Pre-Talladega, Post-Martinsville

* Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 AMP Energy Juice 500 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, grabbing a third-place finish.

* DID YOU KNOW? Ron Bouchard is the only Raybestos Rookie to win the AMP Energy Juice 500 at Talladega (41 previous races). Bouchard won the 1981 race by inches over Darrell Waltrip and Terry Labonte.

* Since 1975, only SIX Raybestos Rookies have scored top-five finishes in the fall race at Talladega:
1977: Ricky Rudd, fourth
1981: Ron Bouchard, FIRST
1987: Davey Allison, second
1999: Tony Stewart, fifth
2004: Brendan Gaughan, fourth
2006: Martin Truex Jr., fifth
2009: Joey Logano, third

* TWO or more Raybestos Rookies have finished in the top-10 in the fall race at Talladega THREE times since 1975:
1980: Lake Speed, eighth
1980: Kyle Petty, ninth
1981: Ron Bouchard, FIRST
1981: Stan Barrett, ninth
2000: Mike Bliss, ninth
2000: Matt Kenseth, 10th

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the AMP Energy Juice 500 at Talladega (since 1975):
1976: Skip Manning, ninth
1977: Ricky Rudd, fourth
1979: Harry Gant, seventh
1980: Lake Speed, eighth
1980: Kyle Petty, ninth
1981: Ron Bouchard, FIRST
1981: Stan Barrett, ninth
1984: Tommy Ellis, ninth
1987: Davey Allison, second
1999: Tony Stewart, fifth
2000: Mike Bliss, ninth
2000: Matt Kenseth, 10th
2002: Ryan Newman, seventh
2004: Brendan Gaughan, fourth
2009: Joey Logano, third

* Davey Allison holds the record for most laps led by a Raybestos Rookie in the fall race at Talladega. Allison led seven times for 77 laps on his way to a second place finish in 1987.

* The most Raybestos Rookies to lead a lap in the fall race at Talladega are FOUR (2006 and 2000).

* TWO Raybestos Rookies have won the pole for the AMP Energy Juice 500 since 1975: Geoffrey Bodine (1982) and Jimmie Johnson (2003).

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Pre-Martinsville, Post-Charlotte

* Denny Hamlin owns the best finish by a Raybestos Rookie at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway since Morgan Shepherd won the 1981 spring race. Hamlin finished second in the 2006 fall race, .544 seconds behind race winner Jimmie Johnson.

* FIVE Raybestos Rookies have scored a top-five finish in the fall race at Martinsville (since 1974):
1974: Earl Ross, FIRST
1977: Sam Sommers, fifth
1979: Joe Millikan, third
1989: Dick Trickle, third
2006: Denny Hamlin, second

* A Raybestos Rookie has finished in the top-10 in three of the last five fall races at Martinsville:
2005: Kyle Busch, ninth
2006: Denny Hamlin, second
2007: Juan Pablo Montoya, eighth

* Only once since 1975 have TWO Raybestos Rookies finished in the top-10 in the fall race at Martinsville. In 1979 Joe Millikan finished third while Terry Labonte placed ninth.

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies in TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville (since 1974):
1974: Earl Ross, FIRST
1977: Sam Sommers, fifth
1979: Joe Millikan, third
1979: Terry Labonte, ninth
1980: Jody Ridley, ninth
1981: Ron Bouchard, sixth
1987: Dale Jarrett, 10th
1989: Dick Trickle, third
2002: Jimmie Johnson, sixth
2003: Jamie McMurray, eighth
2005: Kyle Busch, ninth
2006: Denny Hamlin, second

* The most laps led by a Raybestos Rookie in the fall race at Martinsville: 79 laps by Earl Ross in 1974.

* The most Raybestos Rookies to lead a lap in the fall race at Martinsville are TWO in 1981: Tim Richmond (twice for 14 laps) and Morgan Shepherd (once for 18 laps).

* Raybestos Rookies that have led a lap in the fall race at Martinsville (since 1975):
1974: Earl Ross (once for 79 laps)
1979: Joe Millikan (once for 74 laps)
1981: Tim Richmond (twice for 14 laps)
1981: Morgan Shepherd (once for 18 laps)
1982: Geoffrey Bodine (three times for 53 laps)
1984: Rusty Wallace (twice for two laps)
1986: Alan Kulwicki (once for one lap)
1989: Dick Trickle (once for one lap)
1992: Jimmy Hensley (once for six laps)
1995: Ricky Craven (once for two laps)
2001: Kurt Busch (once for 38 laps)
2001: Kevin Harvick (once for 20 laps)
2001: Casey Atwood (once for one lap)
2002: Ryan Newman (once for 33 laps)
2004: Kasey Kahne (once for 17 laps)

* Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 TUMS Fast Relief 500. Logano scored a 12th-place finish on the lead lap.

* Ryan Newman (2002) is the only Raybestos Rookie to win a pole for the fall race at Martinsville (since 1975).

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Pre-Charlotte, Post-Auto Club

* Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 Bank of America 500 at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway, scoring a fifth-place finish. Logano became just the third Raybestos Rookie to score a top-five in the fall race at Charlotte, joining Ron Bouchard (fifth in 1981) and Jeff Gordon (fifth in 1993).

* Since 1975, the most Raybestos Rookies to finish inside the top-10 in the Bank of America 500 are THREE in 1980: Lake Speed (seventh), Jody Ridley (eighth) and Kyle Petty (ninth).

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the fall race at Charlotte (since 1975):
1977: Janet Guthrie, seventh
1979: Harry Gant, seventh
1979: Dale Earnhardt, 10th
1980: Lake Speed, seventh
1980: Jody Ridley, eighth
1980: Kyle Petty, ninth
1981: Ron Bouchard, fifth
1981: Morgan Shepherd, eighth
1993: Jeff Gordon, fifth
1998: Kevin Lepage, sixth
2000: Matt Kenseth, ninth
2001: Kevin Harvick, eighth
2002: Jimmie Johnson, sixth
2002: Ryan Newman, seventh
2003: Jamie McMurray, seventh
2009: Joey Logano, fifth

* Kasey Kahne (2004) holds the record for most laps led by a Raybestos Rookie in the Bank of America 500 (since 1975), leading four times for 207 of 334 laps.

* The most Raybestos Rookies to lead a lap in the fall race at Charlotte are TWO. In 1994, John Andretti led twice for 30 laps while Ward Burton led once for one lap. In 1979, Dale Earnhardt led three times for 55 laps and Harry Gant led once for seven laps.

* Raybestos Rookies that have led a lap in the fall race at Charlotte (since 1975):
1979: Dale Earnhardt (three times for 55 laps)
1979: Harry Gant (once for seven laps)
1982: Geoffrey Bodine (once for 5 laps)
1983: Trevor Boys (once for two laps)
1986: Alan Kulwicki (twice for six laps)
1993: Jeff Gordon (once for one lap)
1994: Ward Burton (once for 29 laps)
1994: John Andretti (twice for 30 laps)
2000: Matt Kenseth (once for one lap)
2002: Jimmie Johnson (three times for 66 laps)
2003: Jamie McMurray (once for one lap)
2004: Kasey Kahne (four times for 207 laps)
2006: Clint Bowyer (once for one lap)

* TWO Raybestos Rookies have won pole positions for the fall race at Charlotte (since 1975): Jeff Gordon (1993) and Ward Burton (1994).(Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(10-14-2010)

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Pre-Auto Club, Post-Kansas

* Kyle Busch became the first Raybestos Rookie to win a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Auto Club Speedway when he captured the 2005 Pepsi MAX 400. Busch scored his first Cup victory by .554 seconds over Greg Biffle and is the only Raybestos Rookie to win in 20 races at the 2.0-mile speedway.

* A Raybestos Rookie has finished in the top-five in three of the six fall races at Auto Club Speedway.

* Top-five finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the Pepsi MAX 400:
2004: Kasey Kahne, second
2005: Kyle Busch, FIRST
2006: Clint Bowyer, third

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the Pepsi MAX 400:
2004: Kasey Kahne, second
2004: Scott Riggs, seventh
2005: Kyle Busch, FIRST
2006: Clint Bowyer, third
2006: Denny Hamlin, sixth

* Brian Vickers (2004) is the only Raybestos Rookie to win a pole in six fall races at Auto Club Speedway.

· DID YOU KNOW? A Raybestos Rookie has led the most laps TWICE in 20 previous races at Auto Club Speedway: Kyle Busch (95 laps in 2005 fall race) and Matt Kenseth (120 laps in 2000 spring race).

* At least one Raybestos Rookie has led a lap in four of the six fall races at Auto Club Speedway.

* Raybestos Rookies that have led a lap in the Pepsi Max 400:
2004: Brian Vickers (four times for 44 laps)
2004: Kasey Kahne (four times for 39 laps)
2005: Kyle Busch (five times for 95 laps)
2006: Denny Hamlin (twice for 29 laps)
2006: Reed Sorenson (once for eight laps)
2007: David Reutimann (once for one lap)

* Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 Pepsi MAX 400, claiming a 14th-place finish.(Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(10-7-2010)

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Pre-Kansas, Post-Dover

* DID YOU KNOW? The best finish by a Raybestos Rookie in nine previous NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Kansas Speedway is second-place by Ryan Newman (2002). Newman finished .618 seconds behind race winner Jeff Gordon and is the only Raybestos Rookie score a top-five at the 1.5-mile speedway.

* DID YOU KNOW? At least one Raybestos Rookie has finished in the top 10 in five of the nine races at Kansas. TWO or more rookies have finished inside the top-10 once: Newman and Jimmie Johnson (10th) in 2002.

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the Price Chopper 400: 2001: Kurt Busch, ninth 2002: Ryan Newman, second 2002: Jimmie Johnson, 10th 2003: Jamie McMurray, eighth 2004: Brendan Gaughan, 10th 2006: Clint Bowyer, ninth

* DID YOU KNOW? Jason Leffler is the only Raybestos Rookie pole winner in nine races at Kansas Speedway. Leffler grabbed the top starting spot in the inaugural event in 2001.

* Scott Speed was the Raybestos Rookie of the race in the 2009 Price Chopper 400, scoring a 27th-place finish.(Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(9-29-2010)

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Pre-Dover, Post-New Hampshire

Jimmie Johnson (2002) is the only Raybestos Rookie to win both NASCAR Sprint Cup races at Dover (Del.) International Speedway in the same season plus he led the most laps in BOTH races. Johnson remains the only Raybestos Rookie to lead the most laps (four times for 170) in the fall race at Dover.

* Top-five finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the fall race at Dover (since 1975):
1975: Bruce Hill, fifth
1979: Joe Millikan, fifth
1981: Ron Bouchard, fourth
1982: Geoffrey Bodine, fourth
1999: Tony Stewart, second
2002: Jimmie Johnson, FIRST
2005: Kyle Busch, second

* The 2006 AAA 400 marked the first time THREE Raybestos Rookies finished in the top-10 in the fall race at Dover: Martin Truex Jr. (fourth), Clint Bowyer (eighth) and Denny Hamlin (ninth).

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the fall race at Dover (since 1975):
1975: Bruce Hill, fifth
1977: Sam Sommers, 10th
1979: Joe Millikan, fifth
1979: Dale Earnhardt, ninth
1980: Jody Ridley, ninth
1981: Ron Bouchard, fourth
1981: Tim Richmond, ninth
1982: Geoffrey Bodine, fourth
1986: Alan Kulwicki, seventh
1989: Jimmy Spencer, 10th
1991: Bobby Hamilton, eighth
1993: Bobby Labonte, seventh
1994: Steve Grissom, eighth
1999: Tony Stewart, second
2001: Kevin Harvick, sixth
2001: Casey Atwood, ninth
2002: Jimmie Johnson, FIRST
2002: Ryan Newman, eighth
2003: Jamie McMurray, sixth
2003: Greg Biffle, seventh
2006: Martin Truex Jr., sixth
2006: Clint Bowyer, eighth
2006: Denny Hamlin, ninth
2007: Juan Pablo Montoya, 10th

* DID YOU KNOW? The most Raybestos Rookies to lead a lap in the fall race at Dover: THREE in 1994.

* Raybestos Rookies that have led a lap in the fall race at Dover (since 1975):
1979: Dale Earnhardt (twice for 46 laps)
1982: Geoffrey Bodine (twice for 4 laps)
1984: Rusty Wallace (once for two laps)
1988: Ken Bouchard (three times for four laps)
1989: Dick Trickle (once for 15 laps)
1993: Jeff Gordon (three times for 80 laps)
1994: John Andretti (once for one lap)
1994: Jeff Burton (once for eight laps)
1994: Steve Grissom (once for one lap)
1995: Robert Pressley (once for 11 laps)
1999: Tony Stewart (six times for 97 laps)
2000: Dave Blaney (once for four laps in 2000)
2002: Johnson (four times for 170 laps)
2006: Reed Sorenson (once for 39 laps)
2006: David Stremme (once for three laps)

* DID YOU KNOW? The best qualifying effort by a Raybestos Rookie for the fall race at Dover is third by Tony Stewart (1999), Brian Vickers (2004) and Kyle Busch (2005).

* Scott Speed was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 AAA 400 at Dover, claiming a 25th-place finish.(Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(9-21-2010)

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Pre-New Hampshire, Post-Richmond

* DID YOU KNOW? Ryan Newman is the only Raybestos Rookie to win the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (13 previous fall races). Newman was leading Kurt Busch when the race was rain shortened to 207 of the scheduled 300 laps. He is also the only freshman driver to win the pole for the Sylvania 300 and the only first-year driver to lead the most laps in the fall event (he led three times for 143 laps).

* Top-five finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the Sylvania 300 (13 fall races):
1999: Tony Stewart, second
2002: Ryan Newman, FIRST
2004: Kasey Kahne, fourth
2006: Denny Hamlin, fourth

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the Sylvania 300 (13 fall races):
1999: Tony Stewart, second
2002: Ryan Newman, FIRST
2003: Jamie McMurray, 10th
2004: Kasey Kahne, fourth
2006: Denny Hamlin, fourth
2006: J.J. Yeley, eighth

* TWO Raybestos Rookies have finished inside the top-10 just once in the fall race at New Hampshire. In 2006, Denny Hamlin placed fourth ahead of eighth-place J.J. Yeley.

* Raybestos Rookies that have led a lap in the fall race at New Hampshire:
1999: Tony Stewart (twice for 40 laps)
2001: Kevin Harvick (once for one lap)
2002: Ryan Newman (three times for 143 laps)
2004: Kasey Kahne (twice for 31 laps)
2006: Denny Hamlin (once for four laps)
2006: J.J. Yeley (once for four laps)
2008: Michael McDowell (once for one lap)(Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(9-15-2010)

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Pre-Richmond, Post-Atlanta

· Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 Air Guard 400 at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway, scoring a 14th-place finish.

· DID YOU KNOW? Tony Stewart (1999) is the only Raybestos Rookie to win the fall race at Richmond. Stewart scored his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series win by 1.115 seconds over second-place Bobby Labonte.

* The most recent Raybestos Rookie to score a top-five in the fall race at Richmond is David Ragan (third-place in 2007).

* Top-five finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the fall race at Richmond (since 1975):
1977: Sam Sommers, fifth
1979: Dale Earnhardt, fourth
1980: Jody Ridley, fifth
1999: Tony Stewart, FIRST
2001: Kevin Harvick, second
2002: Ryan Newman, second
2005: Kyle Busch, fourth
2007: David Ragan, third

* DID YOU KNOW? The most Raybestos Rookies to finish in the top-10 in a fall race at Richmond are THREE in 1979: Earnhardt (fourth), Harry Gant (ninth) and Joe Millikan (10th).

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the Air Guard 400 (since 1975):
1975: Bruce Hill, eighth
1976: Terry Bivins, ninth
1977: Sam Sommers, fifth
1979: Dale Earnhardt, fourth
1979: Harry Gant, ninth
1979: Joe Millikan, 10th
1980: Jody Ridley, fifth
1983: Trevor Boys, ninth
1989: Dick Trickle, eighth
1989: Hut Stricklin, ninth
1993: Jeff Gordon, 10th
1994: Steve Grissom, seventh
1996: Johnny Benson, 10th
1998: Kenny Irwin, 10th
1999: Tony Stewart, FIRST
2001: Kevin Harvick, second
2002: Ryan Newman, second
2005: Kyle Busch, fourth
2007: David Ragan, third

* DID YOU KNOW? Since 1975, only TWO Raybestos Rookies have led the most laps in a fall race at Richmond: Tony Stewart (1999) and Ryan Newman (2002). Stewart led five times for 333 of the 400 laps, the most led by a first-year driver at the .75-mile speedway since 1975. Newman led twice for 145 laps.

* The most recent Raybestos Rookie to lead a lap in the fall race at Richmond is Paul Menard (once for one lap in 2007).

* Raybestos Rookies that have led a lap in the Air Guard 400 (since 1975):
1979: Dale Earnhardt (twice for 19 laps)
1993: Bobby Labonte (twice for 12 laps)
1996: Johnny Benson (once for 13 laps)
1998: Kenny Irwin (once for one lap)
1999: Tony Stewart (five times for 333 laps)
2001: Kevin Harvick (once for 12 laps)
2002: Ryan Newman (twice for 145 laps)
2003: Greg Biffle (once for two laps)
2005: Kyle Busch (three times for 10 laps)
2005: Travis Kvapil (once for one lap)
2007: Paul Menard (once for one lap)

* DID YOU KNOW? The first time two Raybestos Rookies claimed front row starting positions in the modern-era of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series occurred at the 2002 fall race at Richmond. Jimmie Johnson won the pole while Ryan Newman claimed the second-place starting position. An all-rookie front row has occurred just one other time: the 2004 Pocono 500 (Kasey Kahne won the pole ahead of second-place Brian Vickers).

· Raybestos Rookie Denny Hamlin won the pole for the 2006 fall race at Richmond, one of three poles he won during his initial NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. Hamlin became the fourth Raybestos Rookie since 1975 to win the pole for the Air Guard 400, joining Dale Earnhardt (1979), Bobby Labonte (1993) and Jimmie Johnson (2002).

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Pre-Atlanta, Post-Bristol

* Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 Emory Healthcare 500 at Atlanta (Hampton, Ga.) Motor Speedway, scoring a 22nd-place finish.

* DID YOU KNOW? Kenny Irwin (1998) is the only Raybestos Rookie to win a pole at the fall race in Atlanta (50 previous races). Irwin grabbed the top spot for the 1998 Pep Boys Auto 500.

* DID YOU KNOW? Since 1975, FIVE Raybestos Rookies have posted a top-five finish in the Emory Healthcare 500:
1979: Dale Earnhardt, second
1987: Davey Allison, fifth
1994: Mike Wallace, fifth
1997: Jeff Green, fourth
2001: Kevin Harvick, third

* DID YOU KNOW? The best finish in the fall race at Atlanta (since 1975) is second by Dale Earnhardt in 1979. Earnhardt finished one-half car length behind winner Neil Bonnett.

* Earnhardt also holds the record for most laps led by a Raybestos Rookie in the fall race at Atlanta, leading six times for 69 laps in 1979 Emory Healthcare 500.

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the Emory Healthcare 500 at Atlanta (since 1975):
1976: Sam Sommers, ninth
1977: Ricky Rudd, eighth
1979: Dale Earnhardt, second
1979: Terry Labonte, seventh
1979: Joe Millikan, ninth
1980: Jody Ridley, sixth
1982: Mark Martin, 10th
1987: Davey Allison, fifth
1992: Jimmy Hensley, eighth
1994: Mike Wallace, fifth
1997: Jeff Green, fourth
2000: Matt Kenseth, ninth
2001: Kevin Harvick, third
2002: Ryan Newman, 10th
2004: Kasey Kahne, fifth
2004: Brian Vickers, seventh
2006: Denny Hamlin, eighth.(Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(9-3-2010)

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Pre-Michigan, Post-Watkins Glen

· Joey Logano was the top Raybestos Rookie in the 2009 CARFAX 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Logano scored a seventh-place finish, one of seven top-10 finishes he racked up during his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.

* DID YOU KNOW? The best finish by a Raybestos Rookie in the August race at Michigan (since 1975) is third-place by Tony Stewart (1999).

* DID YOU KNOW? Davey Allison is the only Raybestos Rookie to win a pole position for the August race at Michigan (since 1975). Allison captured the top starting position for the 1987 race.

* The most recent Raybestos Rookie to lead a lap in the August race at Michigan is Clint Bowyer, who led twice for six laps in 2006.

* DID YOU KNOW? The most Raybestos Rookies to finish in the top-10 in the August race at Michigan are FOUR in 1977:
---Sam Sommers, fourth
---Ricky Rudd, seventh
---Terry Ryan, ninth
---Janet Guthrie, 10th

* Top-five finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the August race at Michigan:
1977: Sam Sommers, fourth
1982: Geoffrey Bodine, fourth
1987: Davey Allison, fifth
1989: Hut Stricklin, fourth
1993: Jeff Gordon, third
1999: Tony Stewart, third
2003: Greg Biffle, fourth
2004: Kasey Kahne, fifth

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the August race at Michigan:
1975: Bruce Hill, eighth
1977: Sam Sommers, fourth,
1977: Ricky Rudd, seventh
1977: Terry Ryan, ninth
1977: Janet Guthrie, 10th
1979: Joe Millikan, sixth
1981: Mike Alexander, 10th
1982: Geoffrey Bodine, fourth
1987: Davey Allison, fifth
1989: Hut Stricklin, fourth
1993: Jeff Gordon, third
1993: Bobby Labonte, eighth
1995: Ricky Craven, seventh
1996: Johnny Benson, seventh
1999: Tony Stewart, third
2000: Matt Kenseth, eighth
2001: Casey Atwood, 10th
2002: Jimmie Johnson, seventh
2003: Greg Biffle, fourth
2004: Kasey Kahne, fifth
2006: Reed Sorenson, eighth
2006: Denny Hamlin, ninth (Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(8-10-2010)

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Pre-Watkins Glen, Post-Pocono

* Max Papis was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at The Glen at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International. Papis scored an eighth-place finish, his best finish in 15 starts last season.

* Scott Speed was the only Raybestos Rookie to lead a lap in the 2009 race at Watkins Glen, holding the top spot once for four laps.

* DID YOU KNOW? The best finish by a Raybestos Rookie at Watkins Glen in 27 previous NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races is second-place by Ryan Newman (2002). Newman also led the race twice for 11 laps.

* Robbie Gordon is the only other Raybestos Rookie to score a top-five at Watkins Glen, claiming a fourth-place finish in 1997.

* The most Raybestos Rookies to finish inside the top-10 at Watkins Glen are THREE in 1993: Bobby Labonte (seventh), P.J. Jones (eighth) and Kenny Wallace (ninth).

* The best qualifying effort by a Raybestos Rookie at Watkins Glen is second by Greg Biffle in 2003. Biffle holds the record for most laps led by a Raybestos Rookie at Watkins Glen, (once for 23 laps) in 2003.

* TWO or more Raybestos Rookies have led the same race at Watkins Glen twice. In 1991, Ted Musgrave led once for one lap while Dorsey Schroeder led once for three laps. In 2003, Greg Biffle (once for 23 laps) and Jamie McMurray (once for one lap) each led the race.

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies at Watkins Glen:
1993: Bobby Labonte, seventh
1993: P.J. Jones, eighth
1993: Kenny Wallace, seventh
1994: Joe Nemechek, eighth
1995: Ricky Craven, 10th
1997: Robby Gordon, fourth
1999: Tony Stewart, sixth
2000: Matt Kenseth, 10th
2001: Kevin Harvick, seventh
2002: Ryan Newman, second
2006: Denny Hamlin, 10th
2009: Max Papis, eighth.(Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(8-4-2010)

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Pre-Pocono, Post-Indianapolis

* Kevin Conway led the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway once for one lap and is the first Raybestos Rookie to lead a lap at Indianapolis since 2003 when Jamie McMurray led twice for 22 laps. Conway was sidelined by engine failure and credited with a 34th-place finish.

* Denny Hamlin won both races at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway in 2006 as a Raybestos Rookie and is the only Raybestos Rookie to sweep both events at the 2.5-mile track since the facility began hosting two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in 1982. Hamlin also won both poles at Pocono in 2006.

* The 1994 Pennsylvania 500 had THREE Raybestos Rookies finish inside the top-five, the best performance by a rookie class in 63 previous NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Pocono. Three rookies finished in the top-five: Ward Burton (second, 1.26 seconds behind race winner Geoffrey Bodine), Joe Nemechek (third) and Jeff Burton (fourth).

* Top-five finishes by Raybestos Rookies at Pennsylvania 500:
1987: Davey Allison, fifth
1994: Ward Burton, second
1994: Joe Nemechek, third
1994: Jeff Burton, fourth
1996: Johnny Benson, fifth
1999: Tony Stewart, fourth
2000: Matt Kenseth, fifth
2002: Ryan Newman, fifth
2006: Denny Hamlin, FIRST

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies at Pennsylvania 500:
1982: Mark Martin, 10th
1984: Rusty Wallace, sixth
1987: Davey Allison, fifth
1994: Ward Burton, second
1994: Joe Nemechek, third
1994: Jeff Burton, fourth
1996: Johnny Benson, fifth
1997: Mike Skinner, sixth
1999: Tony Stewart, fourth
2000: Matt Kenseth, fifth
2002: Ryan Newman, fifth
2006: Denny Hamlin, FIRST

* Raybestos Rookies who have led a lap in the July race at Pocono:
1982: Mark Martin (once for one lap)
1984: Rusty Wallace (once for one lap)
1986: Michael Waltrip (once for one lap)
1989: Dick Trickle (once for seven laps)
1993: Bobby Labonte (once for one lap)
1994: Ward Burton (twice for six laps)
1994: Jeff Burton (once for 16 laps)
1994 John Andretti (once for one lap).
1995: Ricky Craven (once for two laps)
1996: Johnny Benson (twice for five laps)
2002: Jimmie Johnson (once for two laps)
2003: Casey Mears (once for eight laps)
2006: Denny Hamlin (five times for 151 laps)

* Scott Speed was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 Pennsylvania 500, scoring a 23rd-place finish.(Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(7-31-2010)

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Post-Chicago, Pre-Indianapolis

* Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis (Ind.) Motor Speedway, scoring a 12th-place finish.

* The best finish by a Raybestos Rookie in 16 previous Brickyard 400 races is second-place by Juan Pablo Montoya in 2007. Montoya finished 2.982 seconds behind race winner Tony Stewart.

* Top-five finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the Brickyard 400:
2001: Kurt Busch, fifth
2002: Ryan Newman, fourth
2003: Jamie McMurray, third
2004: Kasey Kahne, fourth
2006: Clint Bowyer, fourth
2007: Juan Pablo Montoya, second

* DID YOU KNOW? A Raybestos Rookie has finished in the top-10 in NINE of the 11 most recent NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Indianapolis.

* DID YOU KNOW? TWO or more Raybestos Rookies have finished in the top-10 twice in 16 previous Brickyard 400 races:
2002: Ryan Newman, fourth
2002: Jimmie Johnson, ninth
2006: Clint Bowyer, fourth
2006: Denny Hamlin, 10th

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies at Indy:
1996: Johnny Benson, eighth
1997: Mike Skinner, ninth
1999: Tony Stewart, seventh
2000: Scott Pruett, 10th
2001: Kurt Busch, fifth
2002: Ryan Newman, fourth
2002: Jimmie Johnson, ninth
2003: Jamie McMurray, third
2004: Kasey Kahne, fourth
2005: Kyle Busch, 10th
2006: Clint Bowyer, fourth
2006: Denny Hamlin, 10th
2007: Juan Pablo Montoya, second

* Johnny Benson holds the record for most laps led by a Raybestos Rookie at Indianapolis and is the only Raybestos Rookie to lead the most laps in the race. Benson led three times for 70 laps in the 1996 Brickyard 400.

* The most recent Raybestos Rookie to lead at Indianapolis is Jamie McMurray (twice for 22 laps in 2003).

* Raybestos Rookies that have led a lap in the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard 400:
1996: Johnny Benson (three times for 70 laps)
1997: Mike Skinner, (once for eight laps)
2000: Stacy Compton (once for one lap)
2001: Kurt Busch (once for one lap)
2001: Kevin Harvick (once for 18 laps)
2003: Jamie McMurray (twice for 22 laps)

* The best starting position by a Raybestos Rookie at Indianapolis is second by Juan Pablo Montoya (2007) and Clint Bowyer (2006).(Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(7-20-2010)

* Kevin Conway was the top Raybestos Rookie in the July 3 Coke Zero 400 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. Conway posted a 14th-place finish, his best in 17 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races and the best finish ever for Front Row Motorsports and car owner Bob Jenkins.

* Kevin Harvick is the only Raybestos Rookie winner in nine previous LIFELOCK.COM 400 races at Chicagoland (Joliet, Ill.) Speedway, capturing the 2001 event by .649 seconds over Robert Pressley. Harvick is the only Raybestos Rookie to lead the most laps in a race at the 1.5-mile Illinois speedway (five times for 113 laps).

* DID YOU KNOW? The record for Raybestos Rookies to finish inside the top-10 at Chicagoland is THREE in 2006: Reed Sorenson (seventh), Clint Bowyer (ninth) and J.J. Yeley (10th).

* TWO more Raybestos Rookies have finished inside the top-five TWICE at Chicagoland: 2002: Jimmie Johnson (fourth) and Ryan Newman (fifth). 2006: Reed Sorenson (seventh), Clint Bowyer (ninth) and J.J. Yeley (10th).

* Top-five finishes by Raybestos Rookies at Chicagoland: 2001: Kevin Harvick, FIRST 2002: Jimmie Johnson, fourth 2002: Ryan Newman, fifth

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies at Chicagoland: 2001: Kevin Harvick, FIRST 2001: Kurt Busch, eighth 2002: Jimmie Johnson, fourth 2002: Ryan Newman, fifth 2006: Reed Sorenson, seventh 2006: Clint Bowyer, ninth 2006: J.J. Yeley, 10th

* DID YOU KNOW? A Raybestos Rookie has led at least one lap in five of the nine NASCAR Sprint Cup races at Chicagoland: 2001: Kevin Harvick (five times for 113 laps) 2002: Ryan Newman (twice for 86 laps) 2002: Jimmie Johnson (once for two laps) 2003: Jamie McMurray (once for one lap) 2004: Kasey Kahne (twice for 10 laps) 2006: Reed Sorenson (once for six laps)

* Ryan Newman (2002) is the only Raybestos Rookie to win a pole position at Chicagoland.

* Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 LIFELOCK.COM 400, posting an 18th-place finish.(Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(7-9-2010)

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Post-New Hampshire, Pre-Daytona

* Greg Biffle is the only Raybestos Rookie to win the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. Biffle won the race in 2003, scoring his first-career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory. He crossed the finish line 4.102 second ahead of second-place finisher Jeff Burton and led once, covering the final 21 laps. Biffle was the only Raybestos Rookie to score a win during the 2003 season.

* THREE Raybestos Rookies have scored a top-five finish in the Coke Zero 400 (since 1975):
1979: Dale Earnhardt, third
1993: Jeff Gordon, fifth
2003: Greg Biffle, FIRST

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona (since 1975):
1977: Sam Sommers, 10th
1979: Dale Earnhardt, third
1979: Harry Gant, seventh
1979: Joe Millikan, eighth
1980: Jody Ridley, seventh
1980: John Anderson, ninth
1981: Mike Alexander, seventh
1981: Ron Bouchard, ninth
1982: Geoffrey Bodine, sixth
1986: Alan Kulwicki, 10th
1989: Dick Trickle, eighth
1989: Hut Stricklin, 10th
1990: Rob Moroso, ninth
1993: Jeff Gordon, fifth
1999: Tony Stewart, sixth
2001: Greg Biffle, FIRST
2002: Jimmie Johnson, eighth
2004: Brian Vickers, ninth
2006: Clint Bowyer, 10th

* THREE Raybestos Rookies have won the pole position for the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona (since 1975):
1982: Geoffrey Bodine
1987: Davey Allison
1997: Mike Skinner

* Davey Allison is the only Raybestos Rookie to lead the most laps in the Coke Zero 400 (twice for 32 laps in 1987).

* The most Raybestos Rookies to lead the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona are THREE in 2006:
---Martin Truex, Jr. (once for three laps)
---David Stremme (twice for two laps)
---Reed Sorenson (once for one lap)

* Raybestos Rookies that have led at least one lap in the Coke Zero 400 (since 1975):
1979: Dale Earnhardt (once for one lap)
1981: Mike Alexander (once for four laps)
1981: Stan Barrett (once for three laps)
1982: Geoffrey Bodine (once for four laps)
1987: Davey Allison (twice for 32 laps)
1987: Brett Bodine (once for one lap)
1990: Rob Moroso (once for four laps)
1993: Jeff Gordon (once for three laps)
1994: Loy Allen (once for one lap)
1997: Mike Skinner (once for two laps)
1998: Kenny Irwin (once for 15 laps)
1999: Elliott Sadler (once for one lap)
2001: Kevin Harvick (twice for two laps)
2003: Greg Biffle (once for 21 laps)
2004: Kasey Kahne (once for one lap)
2006: Martin Truex, Jr. (once for three laps)
2006: David Stremme (twice for two laps)
2006: Reed Sorenson (once for one lap)

* Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 Coke Zero 400, scoring a 19th-place finish. (Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(6-30-2010)

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Post-Infineon, Pre-New Hampshire

* Raybestos Rookie Joey Logano scored his first-career win in the 2009 LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The victory came in Logano’s 20th career start. Logano captured 2009 Raybestos Rookie of the Year honors and finished the season with one win, three top-five and seven top-10 finishes.

* Patrick Carpentier won the pole position for the 2008 LENOX Industrial Tools 301 (June race) at New Hampshire and is the most recent Raybestos Rookie to win a pole position in the Sprint Cup Series (71 races).

* Carpentier and Ryan Newman (2002 fall race) are the only Raybestos Rookies to win a pole in 30 previous races at New Hampshire.

* DID YOU KNOW? Only three Raybestos Rookies have scored top-five finishes in 17 previous June races at New Hampshire:
2002: Ryan Newman, fifth
2005: Kyle Busch, fourth
2009: Joey Logano, FIRST

* DID YOU KNOW? A Raybestos Rookie has scored top-10 finishes in 10 of 17 previous June races at New Hampshire.

* DID YOU KNOW? Tony Stewart is the only Raybestos Rookie to lead the most laps in the June race at New Hampshire (twice for 118 laps in 1999).

* The most Raybestos Rookies to lead the June race at New Hampshire are THREE in 2006:
---Reed Sorenson (once for 31 laps)
---Clint Bowyer (once for 23 laps)
---Denny Hamlin (once for one lap)

* DID YOU KNOW? Two or more Raybestos Rookies have finished in the top-10 once in 17 June races at New Hampshire. In 1993, Jeff Gordon finished seventh while Bobby Labonte placed 10th.

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies at New Hampshire (17 races):
1993: Jeff Gordon, seventh
1993: Bobby Labonte, 10th
1996: Johnny Benson, ninth
1999: Tony Stewart, 10th
2001: Kevin Harvick, eighth
2002: Ryan Newman, fifth
2003: Greg Biffle, 10th
2004: Kasey Kahne, eighth
2005: Kyle Busch, fourth
2006: Denny Hamlin, sixth
2009: Joey Logano, FIRST

* Raybestos Rookies who have led a lap in the July race at New Hampshire:
1993: Jeff Gordon (twice for three laps)
1996: Johnny Benson (once for 17 laps)
1999: Tony Stewart (twice for 118 laps)
2001: Kevin Harvick (once for 13 laps)
2002: Ryan Newman (once for one lap)
2003: Jamie McMurray (once for 13 laps)
2006: Reed Sorenson (once for 31 laps)
2006: Clint Bowyer (once for 23 laps)
2006: Denny Hamlin (once for one lap)
2008: Patrick Carpentier (once for four laps)
(Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(6-26-2010)

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Post-Michigan, Pre-Infineon

* Max Papis was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon (Sonoma, Calif.) Raceway, scoring a 12th-place finish.

* Juan Pablo Montoya won the 2007 Toyota/Save Mart 350 as a Raybestos Rookie at Infineon Raceway. Montoya scored the first victory of his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career in the race, crossing the finish line 4.097 seconds ahead of second-place Kevin Harvick. He is the only Raybestos Rookie winner in 21 previous Sprint Cup races at Infineon Raceway and the only freshman driver to score a top-five finish.

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies at Infineon Raceway (21 races):
1998: Kenny Irwin, ninth
2002: Ryan Newman, ninth
2006: Juan Pablo Montoya, FIRST

* DID YOU KNOW? Only two Raybestos Rookies have led a lap in 21 previous races at Infineon Raceway: Scott Pruett (twice for 10 laps in 2000) and Juan Pablo Montoya (once for seven laps in 2007).

* DID YOU KNOW? The best start by a Raybestos Rookie at Infineon Raceway is second, shared by Jerry Nadeau (1998) and Tony Stewart (1999). (Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(6-16-2010)

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Post-Pocono, Pre-Michigan

* Kevin Conway leads Terry Cook by 105 points (143-38) in the Raybestos Rookie standings entering the June Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 at Michigan International Speedway.

* DID YOU KNOW? Since 1975, only FIVE Raybestos Rookies have scored a top-five finish in the June race at Michigan:
1979: Joe Millikan, fourth
1993: Jeff Gordon, second
2002: Ryan Newman, third
2004: Kasey Kahne, second
2006: Reed Sorenson, fifth

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the June race at Michigan (since 1975):
1975: Ritchie Panch, sixth
1977: Sam Sommers, eighth
1979: Joe Millikan, fourth
1979: Dale Earnhardt, sixth
1980: Jody Ridley, sixth
1980: Kyle Petty, seventh
1981: Ron Bouchard, 10th
1982: Geoffrey Bodine, ninth
1993: Jeff Gordon, second
1994: Joe Nemechek, seventh
1999: Tony Stewart, ninth
2000: Kevin Harvick, 10th
2002: Ryan Newman, third
2004: Kasey Kahne, second
2004: Brian Vickers, ninth
2005: Kyle Busch, ninth
2006: Reed Sorenson, fifth

* Only twice since 1975 have TWO or more Raybestos Rookies have led the spring race at Michigan: 1986 and 2004:
1986: Alan Kulwicki (once for one lap)
1986: Michael Waltrip (once for two laps)
2004: Brendan Gaughan (once for 13 laps)
2004: Scott Riggs (once for one lap)

* The most laps led by a Raybestos Rookie in the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400: 25 by Jimmie Johnson in 2002. Other rookies to lead at least one lap in the spring race:
1975: Ritchie Panch (once for four laps)
1979: Dale Earnhardt (once for one lap)
1982: Mark Martin (once for one lap)
1986: Alan Kulwicki (once for one lap)
1986: Michael Waltrip (once for two laps)
1993: Jeff Gordon (once for one lap)
2003: Greg Biffle (once for one lap)
2004: Brendan Gaughan (once for 13 laps)
2004: Scott Riggs (once for one lap)
2006: Reed Sorenson (once for three laps)
2008: Sam Hornish Jr. (once for two laps)

* DID YOU KNOW? Loy Allen (1994) is the only Raybestos Rookie to win a pole position in 40 previous June races at Michigan

* Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 at Michigan, scoring a 25th-place finish.(Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(6-13-2010)

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Post-Charlotte, Pre-Pocono

* DID YOU KNOW? The only Raybestos Rookie to win the Gillett Fusion PROGLIDE 500 at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway is Denny Hamlin (28 previous races). Hamlin won the 2006 race by 1.328 seconds over second-place Kurt Busch and became just the third Raybestos Rookie to score a top-five finish in the June race at Pocono. He became the first Raybestos Rookie to lead the most laps (six times for 83 laps) at Pocono.

* DID YOU KNOW? Two Raybestos Rookies have won pole positions for the June race at Pocono: Kasey Kahne (2004) and Denny Hamlin (2006).

* DID YOU KNOW? Raybestos Rookies Kasey Kahne and Brian Vickers made history at Pocono during time trials for the 2004 Gillett Fusion PROGLIDE 500. Kahne won the pole while Brian Vickers grabbed the second starting position. The 2004 race was the first time in the track’s history that TWO Raybestos Rookies started on the front row at Pocono and only the second time in the sport’s modern-era where there was an all-rookie front row.

* Only once since 1975 have TWO or more Raybestos Rookies finished in the top-10 in the June event at Pocono. In 1981 Tim Richmond finished ninth ahead of 10th-place Ron Bouchard.

* Top-five finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the Gillette Fusion PROGLIDE 500 since 1975:
2002: Jimmie Johnson, third
2005: Kyle Busch, fourth
2006: Denny Hamlin, FIRST

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the Gillette Fusion PROGLIDE 500 since 1975:
1975: Bruce Hill, eighth
1977: Ricky Rudd, seventh
1979: Joe Millikan, sixth
1980: Kyle Petty, seventh
1981: Tim Richmond, sixth
1981: Ron Bouchard, 10th
1982: Geoffrey Bodine, eighth
1989: Larry Pearson, ninth
1987: Davey Allison, first
1992: Jimmy Hensley, ninth
1999: Tony Stewart, sixth
2002: Jimmie Johnson, third
2005: Kyle Busch, fourth
2006: Denny Hamlin, FIRST

* Seven Raybestos Rookies have led a lap in the Gillette Fusion PROGLIDE 500 since 1989:
1989: Larry Pearson, once for two laps
1992: Jimmy Hensley, twice for five laps
1999: Tony Stewart, once for one lap
2004: Kasey Kahne, three times for four laps
2004: Brian Vickers, once for one lap
2006: Denny Hamlin, three times for 83 laps
2006: Clint Bowyer, once for eight laps

* Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 Gillett Fusion PROGLIDE 500, scoring a 23rd-place finish.

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Post-Darlington, Pre-Dover

* Kevin Conway was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the May 8 SHOWTIME Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. He leads Terry Cook by 73 points (110-37) in the Raybestos Rookie standings entering the May 16 Autism Speaks 400 at Dover.

* Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 Autism Speaks 400 at Dover (Del.) International Speedway, scoring a 15th-place finish.

* Michael McDowell is the most recent Raybestos Rookie to lead a lap at Dover. McDowell led the 2008 spring race at Dover once for one lap.

* DID YOU KNOW? TWO Raybestos Rookies have won the spring race at Dover: Jimmie Johnson (2002) and Davey Allison (1987).

* THREE Raybestos Rookies have led the most laps in the spring race at Dover:
1987: Davey Allison (six times for 212 laps)
1999: Tony Stewart (three times for 127 laps)
2002: Jimmie Johnson (four times for 187 laps)

* DID YOU KNOW? The most Raybestos Rookies to finish in the top-10 in the Autism Speaks 400 at Dover are THREE in 1979: Dale Earnhardt (fifth), Terry Labonte (sixth), and Joe Millikan (eighth).

* At least two Raybestos Rookies have finished in the top-10 in Dover’s spring race THREE other times:
2000: Matt Kenseth (second) and Dale Earnhardt Jr. (10th).
2002: Jimmie Johnson (first) and Ryan Newman (fifth) in 2002.
2004: Scott Riggs (fifth) and Scott Wimmer (ninth).

* DID YOU KNOW? The best start by a Raybestos Rookie in the spring race at Dover is second by Morgan Shepherd in 1981.

* Top-five finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the spring race at Dover (since 1975):
1979: Dale Earnhardt, fifth
1982: Mark Martin, fifth
1987: Davey Allison, FIRST
1999: Tony Stewart, fourth
2000: Matt Kenseth, second
2002: Jimmie Johnson, FIRST
2002: Ryan Newman, fifth
2004: Scott Riggs, fifth
2005: Kyle Busch, second

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the spring race at Dover (since 1975):
1975: Bruce Hill, eighth
1979: Dale Earnhardt, fifth
1979: Terry Labonte, sixth
1979: Joe Millikan, eighth
1980: Jody Ridley, sixth
1981: Morgan Shepherd, sixth
1983: Sterling Marlin, 10th
1985: Ken Schrader, 10th
1987: Davey Allison, FIRST
1992: Jimmy Hensley, eighth
1997: Mike Skinner, ninth
1999: Tony Stewart, fourth
2000: Matt Kenseth, second
2000: Dale Earnhardt Jr., 10th
2002: Jimmie Johnson, FIRST
2002: Ryan Newman, fifth
2004: Scott Riggs, fifth
2004: Scott Wimmer, ninth
2005: Kyle Busch, second
(Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(5-13-2010)

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Post-Richmond, Pre-Darlington

* Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 SHOWTIME Southern 500 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, posting a ninth-place finish. Logano led the race once for 19 laps and became the first Raybestos Rookie to lead a lap at Darlington since Kasey Kahne in the 2004 fall race (three times for 24 laps).

· DID YOU KNOW? Since 2001, TWO Raybestos Rookies have won pole positions at Darlington: Kurt Busch (2001) and Kasey Kahne (2004).

· DID YOU KNOW? A Raybestos Rookie has scored a top-10 finish in eight of the past 11 seasons at Darlington:
1999: Tony Stewart, sixth
2000: Matt Kenseth, sixth
2001: Kevin Harvick, eighth
2002: Ryan Newman, fifth (spring race)
2002: Jimmie Johnson, sixth (spring race)
2002: Ryan Newman, second (fall race)
2002: Jimmie Johnson, ninth (fall race)
2003: Jamie McMurray, fourth (fall race)
2003: Greg Biffle, 10th (fall race)
2004: Kasey Kahne, fifth (fall race)
2006: Denny Hamlin, 10th
2009: Joey Logano, ninth

* Top-five finishes by Raybestos Rookies at Darlington (since 1975):
1975: Bruce Hill, fifth (fall race)
1979: Terry Labonte, third (fall race)
1984: Rusty Wallace, fourth (fall race)
2002: Ryan Newman, second (fall race)
2003: Jamie McMurray, fourth (fall race)
2004: Kasey Kahne, fifth (fall race)

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies at Darlington (since 1975):
1975: Bruce Hill, fifth (fall race)
1975: Bruce Jacobi, ninth (spring race)
1977: Ricky Rudd, seventh (fall race)
1978: Ronnie Thomas, ninth (fall race)
1979: Terry Labonte, third (fall race)
1980: Lake Speed, eighth (spring race)
1980: Jody Ridley, 10th (spring race)
1982: Geoffrey Bodine, seventh (fall race)
1982: Mark Martin, seventh (spring race)
1984: Rusty Wallace, fourth (fall race)
1984: Phil Parsons, seventh (fall race)
1984: Phil Parsons, eighth (spring race)
1981: Tim Richmond, eighth (fall race)
1991: Bobby Hamilton, 10th (fall race)
1993: Kenny Wallace, 10th (fall race)
1994: Jeff Burton, eighth (fall race)
2001: Kevin Harvick, eighth (fall race)
2002: Ryan Newman, second (fall race)
2002: Jimmie Johnson, ninth (fall race)
2003: Jamie McMurray, fourth (fall race)
2003: Greg Biffle, 10th (fall race)
2004: Kasey Kahne, fifth (fall race)
2006: Denny Hamlin, 10th
2009: Joey Logano, ninth

* Kevin Conway was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the May 1 Crown Royal Presents the Heath Calhoun 400 at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway, posting a 37th-place finish.

* Conway leads Terry Cook by 62 points (99-37) in the Raybestos Rookie standings entering the May 8 SHOWTIME Southern 500.(Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(5-6-2010)

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Post-Talladega, Pre-Richmond:

* #38-Kevin Conway was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the April 25 Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway, posting a 30th-place finish.

* DID YOU KNOW? Conway has been running at the finish in each of his eight starts this season. Regan Smith (2008) is the only driver to win Raybestos Rookie of the Year in the 54-year history of the program without a DNF (did not finish). Smith was running at the finish in all 34 starts he made and captured top rookie honors over Sam Hornish Jr. by just seven points (236-229).

* Conway leads #46-Terry Cook by 61 points (88-27) in the Raybestos Rookie standings entering the May 1 Crown Royal Presents the Heath Calhoun 400 at Richmond International Raceway.

* Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 Crown Royal 400, posting a 19th-place finish.

* DID YOU KNOW? Since 1975 Brian Vickers (2004) and Morgan Shepherd (1981) are the only Raybestos Rookies to win a pole for the spring race at Richmond.

* DID YOU KNOW? Since 1980 only seven Raybestos Rookies have led a lap in the spring race at Richmond:
1980: Tommy Houston (10 laps)
1981: Morgan Shepherd (150 laps)
1989: Dick Trickle (one lap)
2000: Dale Earnhardt Jr. (31 laps)
2002: Ryan Newman (48 laps)
2004: Brian Vickers (32 laps)
2006: Denny Hamlin (19 laps)

* DID YOU KNOW? Since 1975, only one Raybestos Rookie has won the spring race at Richmond: Dale Earnhardt Jr. in 2000. Earnhardt Jr. led the race just once covering the final 31 laps and officially scored his second career win by .159 second over Terry Labonte.

* DID YOU KNOW? Only once since 1975 have TWO or more Raybestos Rookies finished in the top-10 in the Crown Royal 400. In 1979, Joe Millikan finished sixth followed by Terry Labonte, who claimed an eighth place finish.

* Top-five finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the Crown Royal 400 at Richmond (since 1975): 1981: Morgan Shepherd, fourth
2000: Dale Earnhardt Jr., FIRST
2002: Ryan Newman, second
2005: Kyle Busch, fourth
2006: Denny Hamlin, second

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the Crown Royal 400 at Richmond (since 1975):
1979: Joe Millikan, sixth, and Terry Labonte, eighth
1989: Larry Pearson, sixth
1993: Jeff Gordon, sixth
1998: Kenny Irwin, ninth
2000: Dale Earnhardt Jr., FIRST
2002: Ryan Newman, second
2004: Brian Vickers, eighth
2005: Kyle Busch, fourth
2006: Denny Hamlin, second.(Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(4-30-2010)

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Post-Texas, Pre-Talladega:

* Kevin Conway was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the April 19 Samsung Mobile 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, posting a 27th-place finish.

* Conway leads Terry Cook by 51 points (77-26) in the Raybestos Rookie standings entering the April 25 Aaron’s 499 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.

* Scott Speed was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 Aaron’s 499, grabbing a fifth-place finish.

* The late Davey Allison is the only Raybestos Rookie to win the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega (40 previous spring races). Allison captured the 1987 event by .78 second over Terry Labonte. He also led the most laps in the race, holding the top spot six times for 108 of the 178 laps (the event was shortened by 10 laps due to darkness). Allison remains the only Raybestos Rookie to lead the most laps in the Aaron’s 499 and holds the record for most laps led by a rookie in the spring race at Talladega.

* A Raybestos Rookie has finished in the top-five in the Aaron’s 499 just three times since 1987: Speed, Tony Stewart (fifth in 1999) and Kurt Busch (third in 2001).

* TWO Raybestos Rookies led a lap in the 2009 spring race at Talladega: Speed (once for one lap) and Joey Logano (twice for four laps).

* DID YOU KNOW? At least one Raybestos Rookie has led a lap in the each of the past FOUR consecutive spring races at Talladega:
2006: J.J. Yeley, once for one lap
2006: Denny Hamlin, once for one lap
2007: David Ragan, once for two laps
2008: Regan Smith, once for one lap
2009: Joey Logano, twice for four laps
2009: Scott Speed, once for one lap

* DID YOU KNOW? Jimmie Johnson (2002) is the only Raybestos Rookie to win a pole position in 40 previous spring races at Talladega. Johnson won the second pole of his career and posted a seventh place finish in the race.

* Top-five finishes by a Raybestos Rookie in the Aaron’s 499 (since 1975):
1979: Joe Millikan, fifth
1987: Davey Allison, FIRST
1999: Tony Stewart, fifth
2001: Kurt Busch, third
2009: Scott Speed, fifth

* Top-10 finishes by a Raybestos Rookie in the Aaron’s 499 (since 1975):
1977: Sam Sommers, 10th
1979: Joe Millikan, fifth
1979: Terry Labonte, ninth
1980: Lake Speed, seventh
1980: Jody Ridley, 10th
1981: Tim Richmond, sixth
1982: Mark Martin, 10th
1984: Phil Parsons, seventh
1987: Davey Allison, FIRST
1994: Steve Grissom, 10th
1996: Johnny Benson, 10th
1999: Tony Stewart, fifth
2001: Kurt Busch, third
2002: Jimmie Johnson, seventh
2009: Scott Speed, fifth
2009: Joey Logano, ninth.(Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(4-23-2010)

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Post-Phoenix, Pre-Texas:

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Post-Martinsville, Pre-Phoenix:

Kevin Conway was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the March 29 Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway, posting a 31st-place finish.

Conway leads Terry Cook by 40 points (55-15) in the Raybestos Rookie standings entering the April 10 Subway Fresh Fit 600 at Phoenix (Avondale, Ariz.) International Raceway.

Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 Subway Fresh Fit 600, scoring a 21st-place finish.

The best finish by a Raybestos Rookie in five spring races at Phoenix is fifth by Clint Bowyer in 2006. Bowyer is the only freshman driver to finish inside the top-five in the Subway Fresh Fit 600.

The qualifying effort by a Raybestos Rookie in five previous spring races at Phoenix is sixth by Denny Hamlin in 2006.

The most laps led by a Raybestos Rookie in the spring race at Phoenix: 21 by Bowyer in 2006.

Top-five finishes by a Raybestos Rookies in the spring race at Phoenix:
2006: Clint Bowyer, fifth

Top-10 finishes by a Raybestos Rookies in the spring race at Phoenix:
2005: Kyle Busch, eighth
2006: Clint Bowyer, fifth

Raybestos Rookies that have led at least one lap in five previous spring races at Phoenix:
2005: Kyle Busch (once for eight laps)
2006: Clint Bowyer (three times for 21 laps)
2006: J.J. Yeley (once for one lap)

Kyle Busch and Tony Stewart are the only Raybestos Rookies to win in 27 NASCAR Sprint Cup races at Phoenix. Stewart won the 1999 fall race from the pole, beating Mark Martin to the checkered flag by 2.081 seconds. Busch captured the 2005 fall race by .609 seconds over Greg Biffle.

DID YOU KNOW? Stewart is the only Raybestos Rookie to lead the most laps at Phoenix, leading three times for 150 laps in 1999.

DID YOU KNOW? THREE Raybestos Rookies have won pole positions at Phoenix, all coming in the fall race: Stewart, Casey Atwood (2001) and Ryan Newman (2002).(Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(4-8-2010)

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Pre-Martinsville, Post-Bristol:

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Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Pre-Bristol, Post-Atlanta:

* Kevin Conway was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the March 7 Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway, posting a 31st-place finish.

* Conway leads Terry Cook by 29 points (33-4) in the Raybestos Rookie standings entering the March 21 Food City 500 at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway.

* DID YOU KNOW? The most recent Raybestos Rookie to lead a lap at Bristol: Kevin Harvick in the 2001 Food City 500 (17 races). In fact, Harvick led the most laps in the event (three times for 137 laps).

* The best finish by a Raybestos Rookie in the Food City 500 came in 1979 when Dale Earnhardt scored his first career win. Since Earnhardt’s victory, only three drivers have finished in the top-five in the spring race:
1981: Morgan Shepherd, fourth
1989: Dick Trickle, fifth
2003: Greg Biffle, fifth

* DID YOU KNOW? Tony Stewart is the only Raybestos Rookie to win the pole at Bristol in his rookie season. Stewart took the top spot in the 1999 Sharpie 500 (August race). He also holds the record for most laps led by a Raybestos Rookie, holding the top spot once for 225 laps.

* DID YOU KNOW? Only once since 1975 have THREE Raybestos Rookies have finished in the top-10 in a race at Bristol. In 1979, Dale Earnhardt scored his first career win in the Food City 500 and was joined in the top-10 by Terry Labonte (seventh) and Joe Millikan (eighth).

* DID YOU KNOW? Only once since 1981 have TWO or more Raybestos Rookies finished in the top-10 in the Food City 500. In 1981, Morgan Shepherd placed fourth and Tim Richmond finished 10th.

* Since 1975, Tim Richmond is the only Raybestos Rookie to score top-10 finishes in both Bristol races in NASCAR’s modern era (1972-present). In 1981, Richmond finished 10th in the Food City 500 and 10th in the Sharpie 500.

* TWO or more Raybestos Rookies have finished in the top-10 in BOTH races at Bristol just once since 1975. In 1981, Morgan Shepherd (fourth) and Tim Richmond (10th) logged top-10 finished in the Food City 500 while Ron Bouchard (fifth) and Richmond (eighth) finished in the top-10 in the Sharpie 500.

* Top-five finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the Food City 500:
1979: Dale Earnhardt, FIRST
1981: Morgan Shepherd, fourth
1989: Dick Trickle, fifth
2003: Greg Biffle, fifth

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the Food City 500:
1979: Dale Earnhardt, FIRST
1979: Terry Labonte, seventh
1979: Joe Millikan, eighth
1981: Morgan Shepherd, fourth
1981: Tim Richmond, 10th
1989: Dick Trickle, fifth
1995: Robert Pressley, 10th
2002: Jimmie Johnson, seventh
2003: Greg Biffle, fifth
2005: Travis Kvapil, seventh
· Scott Speed was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 Food City 500, logging a 28th-place finish.

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Pre-Atlanta; Post-Las Vegas:

* Kevin Conway was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Feb. 28 Shelby American at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway, posting a 36th-place finish.

* Conway leads Terry Cook by 19 points (22-3) in the Raybestos Rookie standings entering the March 7 Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway.

* Joey Logano was the top Raybestos Rookie in the 2009 Kobalt Tools 500, logging a 30th-place finish.

* DID YOU KNOW? A Raybestos Rookie has scored top-10 finishes in two of the last four spring races at Atlanta.

* DO YOU REMEMBER? Kevin Harvick scored a memorable win as a Raybestos Rookie in the 2001 Kobalt Tools 500. He beat Jeff Gordon by just .006 seconds to capture his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory in just his third career start.

* Raybestos Rookies Robby Gordon (1997) and Johnny Benson (1996) won their first career pole positions in back-to-back spring races at Atlanta. Gordon won the pole in his 11th career start while Benson took the top spot in just his fourth career start.

* DID YOU KNOW? Gordon is the most recent Raybestos Rookie to win the pole for the spring race at Atlanta.

* Top-five finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the Kobalt Tools 500 (since 1975):
1987: Davey Allison, fifth
1989: Dick Trickle, third
1994: Jeff Burton, fourth
1998: Kenny Irwin, fifth
2001: Kevin Harvick, first
2002: Jimmie Johnson, third
2004: Kasey Kahne, third
2007: Juan Pablo Montoya, fifth

* DID YOU KNOW? The late Kenny Irwin holds the record for most laps led by a Raybestos Rookie in the spring race at Atlanta. In 1998, Irwin led five times for 112 laps.

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookie in the Kobalt Tools 500 (since 1975):
1978: Connie Saylor, eighth
1979: Joe Millikan, eighth
1980: Jody Ridley, sixth
1980: Slick Johnson, 10th
1981: Morgan Shepherd, eighth
1982: Jim Sauter, 10th
1987: Davey Allison, fifth
1989: Dick Trickle, third
1989: Hut Stricklin, eighth
1994: Jeff Burton, fourth
1998: Kenny Irwin, fifth
2001: Kevin Harvick, first
2002: Jimmie Johnson, third
2002: Ryan Newman, 10th
2004: Kasey Kahne, third
2006: Reed Sorenson, 10th
2007: Juan Pablo Montoya, fifth

* Since 1975, TWO or more Raybestos Rookies have finished in the top 10 in the spring race at Atlanta Motor Speedway THREE times.

* From 1978 until 1982, at least one Raybestos Rookie finished in the top-10 in the Kobalt Tools 500, a streak of five consecutive races: Connie Saylor (eighth in 1978), Joe Millikan (eighth in 1979), Jody Ridley (sixth) and Slick Johnson (sixth and 10th, respectably, in 1980), Morgan Shepherd (eighth in 1981), and Jim Sauter (10th in 1982).(Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(3-4-2010)

Roush rookies win cooking challenge: Roush Fenway Racing drivers Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Colin Braun teamed to win the Fifth Annual Raybestos Rookie Cooking Challenge Thursday afternoon at ESPN Zone Las Vegas. Both drivers compete full-time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Stenhouse Jr. and Braun prepared a tasty dish of macaroni and cheese. Other drivers competing in the event were Kevin Conway, Terry Cook, Brian Scott and James Buescher. The event was judged by members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Las Vegas. “I do a lot of restaurant cooking,” Stenhouse Jr. said when asked about his culinary skills. “I usually go out and pay somebody else to do it but our macaroni and cheese looked pretty good. We’ve got a lot of good race fans a lot of good fans out here.” Teammate Braun added that the contest was a challenging but enjoyable experience. “I had a lot of fun cooking,” Braun said. “This was quite a challenge. I think this was harder than anything we do in a race car.” All drivers who participated in the cooking competition were assisted by members of the ESPN Zone Culinary Team, led by chef Chris Gagen. Each child from the Boys and Girls Clubs sampled the dishes prepared by the drivers and their applause determined the overall winner. Following the contest, drivers and kids played games in ESPN Zone’s interactive Sports Arena.(Raybestos)(2-26-2010)

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Pre-Las Vegas; Post-California:

* Kevin Conway was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Feb. 21 Auto Club 500 at Auto Club Speedway, posting a 31st-place finish.

* Conway leads Terry Cook by nine points (11-2) in the Raybestos Rookie standings entering the Feb. 28 Shelby American at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

* Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 Shelby American, scoring a 13th-place finish. He also led the race once for one lap, the only first-year driver to lead a lap in the race.

* Kyle Busch and Kasey Kahne share the best finish by a Raybestos Rookie in 12 previous Sprint Cup Series races at Las Vegas. Busch placed second in 2005, 1.661 seconds behind race winner Jimmie Johnson while Kahne finished second in 2004, 3.426 seconds behind winner Matt Kenseth.

* DID YOU KNOW? Ryan Newman was the first Raybestos Rookie to score a top-five at Las Vegas, claiming a fourth-place finish in 2002.

* Only three Raybestos Rookies have scored top-five finishes at Las Vegas: Busch, Kahne and Newman.

* DID YOU KNOW? In 2000, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was the first Raybestos Rookie to score a top-10 at Las Vegas, claiming a 10th-place finish. He was also the first Raybestos Rookie driver to lead a lap (four times for 42 laps).

* Top-five finishes by Raybestos Rookies at Las Vegas:
2002: Ryan Newman, fourth
2004: Kasey Kahne, second
2005: Kyle Busch, second

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies at Las Vegas:
2000: Dale Earnhardt Jr. (10th)
2001: Kevin Harvick (eighth)
2001: Ron Hornaday (ninth)
2002: Ryan Newman (fourth)
2002: Jimmie Johnson (sixth)
2004: Kasey Kahne, second
2005: Kyle Busch, second
2006: Denny Hamlin, 10th

* TWO or more Raybestos Rookies have finished in the top-10 TWICE in 12 previous races at Las Vegas.

* The most laps led by a Raybestos Rookie at Las Vegas are 49 by Newman in 2002.

* Kasey Kahne is the only Raybestos Rookie to win a pole position in 12 previous Sprint Cup races at Las Vegas. Kahne won the pole for the 2004 UAW-Dodge 400.(Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(2-26-2010)

Raybestos Rookie Cooking Challenge: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Kevin Conway and Terry Cook are just two of the superspeedway stars who will compete in the Raybestos Rookie Cooking Challenge during NASCAR Weekend in Las Vegas. The Raybestos Rookie Cooking Challenge will take place at ESPN Zone in the New York New York Hotel & Casino from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25. Admission is free to the public. The Sprint Cup rookies will be assisted by the ESPN Zone Culinary Team. Drivers will be instructed in basic cooking skills as well as how to prepare healthy and delicious meals. The drivers then will roll up their sleeves and prepare some of the dishes they’ve learned. Young fans from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Las Vegas will be on hand to watch and judge in this pseudo-Iron Chef competition. Following the cooking challenge, the drivers and kids will head upstairs to the ESPN Zone’s interactive Sports Arena where they will play games and enjoy a light snack.(LVMS)(2-24-2010)

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes - Pre-California; Post-Daytona:

* Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2009 Auto Club 500, scoring a 26th-place finish.

* Kyle Busch won the pole for the 2005 Auto Club 500 at Auto Club Speedway. He became the youngest pole winner in NASCAR’s premier series (19 yrs., 9 mos. and 24 days) and captured 2005 Raybestos Rookie of the Year honors.

* Jimmie Johnson is the only Raybestos Rookie to win in 13 previous spring races at Auto Club Speedway. Johnson captured the 2002 event by .620 seconds over Kurt Busch.

* Tony Stewart is the only other first-year driver to score a top-five finish in the Auto Club 500, scoring a fourth-place finish in 1999.

* Kasey Kahne holds the record for number of laps led by a Raybestos Rookie in the Auto Club 500. Kahne led five times for 77 laps in the 2004 race. The most Raybestos Rookies to lead at least one lap in the spring race are THREE in 2004: Kahne, Brendan Gaughan (once for one lap), and Brian Vickers (once for one lap).

* Top-five finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the Auto Club 500:
1999: Tony Stewart, fourth
2002: Jimmie Johnson, FIRST

* Top-10 finishes by Raybestos Rookies in the Auto Club 500:
1997: Jeff Green, seventh
1999: Tony Stewart, fourth
2002: Jimmie Johnson, first
2004: Brendan Gaughan, sixth
2006: J.J. Yeley, eighth

* Raybestos Rookies that have led at least one lap in the Auto Club 500: 1999: Tony Stewart (once for one lap) 2001: Kevin Harvick (twice for two laps) 2002: Ryan Newman (once for three laps) 2002: Jimmie Johnson (four times for 62 laps) 2004: Kasey Kahne (five times for 77 laps) 2004: Brendan Gaughan (once for one lap) 2004: Brian Vickers (once for one lap) 2005: Kyle Busch (once for three laps) 2006: J.J. Yeley (once for two laps) 2008: Dario Franchitti (once for one lap) (Camp & Assoc./Raybestos)(2-19-2010)