Race: Daytona 500
NASCAR Winston Cup Series: Race 1 of 32
Date: February 16, 1997
Track: Daytona International Speedway

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Daytona 500 Race Information

WinnerJeff GordonCarNo. 24 Chevrolet
Team / OwnerRick HendrickSponsorDuPont Refinishes
Winner Start6thWinner Laps Led40
Started FirstMike SkinnerMost Laps LedMark Martin (52)
Race Distance500 miles (200 laps)Track Length2.5 miles
Track TypePaved ovalStarters42
Total Purse$3,441,145Winner Earnings$377,410
Different Leaders9Lead-Lap Finishers23
Points Leader After RaceJeff GordonSeason Race1 of 32

Daytona 500 Race Results

FinStartNo.DriverSponsorTeam / OwnerMakeLapsLedStatusPointsEarnings
1624Jeff GordonDuPont RefinishesRick HendrickChevrolet20040running180$377,410
2185Terry LabonteKellogg's Corn FlakesRick HendrickChevrolet2000running170$194,925
34025Ricky CravenBudweiserRick HendrickChevrolet2000running165$155,625
4894Bill ElliottMcDonald'sBill ElliottFord20030running165$133,200
594Sterling MarlinKodak FilmLarry McClureChevrolet2008running160$121,080
62137Jeremy MayfieldKmart / RC ColaMichael KranefussFord2000running150$100,355
7116Mark MartinValvolineJack RoushFord20052running156$105,515
81722Ward BurtonMBNA AmericaBill DavisPontiac2000running142$82,390
91310Ricky RuddTideRicky RuddFord2000running138$88,590
102217Darrell WaltripParts AmericaDarrell WaltripChevrolet2000running134$78,840
112399Jeff BurtonExide BatteriesJack RoushFord2000running130$79,040
12131Mike SkinnerLowe'sRichard ChildressChevrolet2001running132$77,615
134116Ted MusgraveFamily Channel / PrimestarJack RoushFord2000running124$76,570
143044Kyle PettyHot WheelsKyle PettyPontiac2000running121$62,080
153943Bobby HamiltonSTPPetty EnterprisesPontiac2000running118$77,415
162040Robby GordonCoors LightFelix SabatesChevrolet2000running115$69,545
172471Dave MarcisRealTree CamouflageDave MarcisChevrolet2000running112$61,225
183711Brett BodineClose Call Phone CardBrett BodineFord2000running109$67,155
19288Hut StricklinCircuit CityStavola BrothersFord2000running106$65,935
20528Ernie IrvanTexaco / HavolineYates RacingFord20013running108$72,325
211518Bobby LabonteInterstate BatteriesJoe GibbsPontiac2000running100$69,445
223681Kenny WallaceSquare DFil MartocciFord2000running97$65,465
23388Dale JarrettQuality Care / Ford CreditYates RacingFord2000running94$70,510
24359Lake SpeedMelling Engine Parts / MHCO U.S.A.Harry MellingFord1990running91$64,405
253298John AndrettiRCACale YarboroughFord1980running88$63,325
263319Loy Allen, Jr.Remington Arms / Child SupportMark SmithFord1980running85$55,570
273873Joe NemechekBellSouthPhil BarkdollChevrolet1960crash82$52,240
281630Johnny Benson, Jr.PennzoilChuck RiderPontiac1950crash79$61,935
29421Morgan ShepherdDelco Remy AmericaRichard JacksonPontiac1950crash76$61,655
302790Dick TrickleHeilig-MeyersJunie DonlaveyFord1950crash73$53,900
3143Dale EarnhardtGM Goodwrench ServiceRichard ChildressChevrolet19548running75$72,545
321221Michael WaltripCitgoWood BrothersFord1885running72$57,990
331033Ken SchraderSkoal BanditAndy PetreeChevrolet1730running64$57,790
34257Geoffrey BodineQVCGeoffrey BodineFord1480running61$57,605
35723Jimmy SpencerCamel CigarettesTravis CarterFord1460running58$57,300
362936Derrike CopeSkittlesNelson BowersPontiac1240handling55$50,145
373420Greg SacksHardee'sHarry RanierFord1203crash57$50,040
383177Bobby Hillin, Jr.Jasper Engines / Federal MogulDoug BawelFord1110engine49$49,605
391929Robert PressleyCartoon NetworkGary BechtelChevrolet910handling46$49,605
40241Steve GrissomKodiakLarry HedrickChevrolet880crash43$57,565
41142Rusty WallaceMiller LiteRoger PenskeFord470engine40$66,605
422646Wally Dallenbach, Jr.First UnionFelix SabatesChevrolet320engine37$49,065

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