Race: Pocono 500
NASCAR Winston Cup Series: Race 13 of 32
Date: June 8, 1997
Track: Pocono Raceway

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Pocono 500 Race Information

WinnerJeff GordonCarNo. 24 Chevrolet
Team / OwnerRick HendrickSponsorDuPont Refinishes
Winner Start11thWinner Laps Led59
Started FirstBobby HamiltonMost Laps LedWard Burton (60)
Race Distance500 miles (200 laps)Track Length2.5 miles
Track TypePaved ovalStarters42
Total Purse$1,134,235Winner Earnings$166,080
Different Leaders15Lead-Lap Finishers20
Points Leader After RaceJeff GordonSeason Race13 of 32

Pocono 500 Race Results

FinStartNo.DriverSponsorTeam / OwnerMakeLapsLedStatusPointsEarnings
11124Jeff GordonDuPont RefinishesRick HendrickChevrolet20059running180$166,080
21899Jeff BurtonExide BatteriesJack RoushFord2000running170$52,550
3288Dale JarrettQuality Care / Ford CreditYates RacingFord2005running170$53,245
4146Mark MartinValvolineJack RoushFord2000running160$39,620
52737Jeremy MayfieldKmart / RC ColaMichael KranefussFord2002running160$33,070
63116Ted MusgraveFamily Channel / PrimestarJack RoushFord20011running155$28,875
7817Darrell WaltripParts AmericaDarrell WaltripChevrolet2009running151$30,775
8247Geoffrey BodineQVCGeoffrey BodineFord2002running147$25,975
975Terry LabonteKellogg's Corn FlakesRick HendrickChevrolet2003running143$35,675
10123Dale EarnhardtGM Goodwrench ServiceRichard ChildressChevrolet2000running134$34,025
113836Derrike CopeSkittlesNelson BowersPontiac2000running130$19,525
12201Morgan ShepherdR&L Carriers / Cruisin' AmericaRichard JacksonPontiac2000running127$24,175
133221Michael WaltripCitgoWood BrothersFord2000running124$23,875
144044Kyle PettyHot WheelsKyle PettyPontiac2000running121$16,575
15284Sterling MarlinKodak FilmLarry McClureChevrolet2000running118$30,225
162225Ricky CravenBudweiserRick HendrickChevrolet2001running120$23,075
171346Wally Dallenbach, Jr.First UnionFelix SabatesChevrolet2000running112$12,175
183541Steve GrissomKodiakLarry HedrickChevrolet2000running109$22,775
193423Jimmy SpencerCamel CigarettesTravis CarterFord2000running106$22,525
201075Rick MastRemington ArmsButch MockFord2000running103$24,750
21610Ricky RuddTide Mountain SpringRicky RuddFord1990running100$26,505
22162Rusty WallaceMiller LiteRoger PenskeFord1990running97$28,405
233933Ken SchraderSkoal BanditAndy PetreeChevrolet1990running94$21,680
24158Hut StricklinCircuit CityStavola BrothersFord1990running91$21,530
253711Brett BodineClose Call Phone CardBrett BodineFord1992running93$21,605
264290Dick TrickleHeilig-Meyers / SimmonsJunie DonlaveyFord1990running85$14,205
272130Johnny Benson, Jr.PennzoilChuck RiderPontiac1980running82$21,055
282596David GreenCaterpillarBuz McCallChevrolet1980running79$12,005
291928Ernie IrvanTexaco / HavolineYates RacingFord1970running76$25,930
301791Mike WallaceSpamJoe FalkChevrolet1970running73$10,880
312318Bobby LabonteInterstate BatteriesJoe GibbsPontiac1970running70$25,830
32594Bill ElliottMcDonald'sBill ElliottFord1966running72$20,780
333619Gary BradberryChild Support RecoveryMark SmithFord1960running64$10,730
343081Kenny WallaceSquare DFil MartocciFord1960running61$20,105
352929Jeff GreenCartoon NetworkGary BechtelChevrolet18915engine63$20,530
362642Joe NemechekBellSouthFelix SabatesChevrolet1660engine55$10,955
373377Bobby Hillin, Jr.Jasper Engines / Federal MogulDoug BawelFord1460running52$10,390
38322Ward BurtonMBNA AmericaBill DavisPontiac14160engine59$18,765
39143Bobby HamiltonSTPPetty EnterprisesPontiac12922crash51$27,990
40998John AndrettiRCACale YarboroughFord1211engine48$17,265
414131Mike SkinnerLowe'sRichard ChildressChevrolet792engine45$10,265
42440Greg SacksCoors LightFelix SabatesChevrolet80crash37$17,265

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