#20-Tony Stewarts victory in the UAW-GM Quality 500 at Lowes Motor Speedway clinched the 2003 Manufacturers Championship for Chevrolet in NASCARs premier division. With five races left in the season, Chevrolet clinched its 27th Manufacturers crown and the 23rd of NASCARs modern era, which began in 1972.(GM PR), for the standings, rules, how it works and other news, plus manufacturers wins list, see my 2003 Manufacturers Championship page .(10-12-2003)
