Daytona 500 Devastated by Multicar Crash Under New Aerodynamic Rules
The season opener in Daytona Beach saw 18 cars eliminated in a fiery crash on lap 149 as Kevin Harvick blocked Jeff Gordon. Ward Burton won for Dodge, first NASCAR top victory since 1974, with 10 drivers treated at the infield care center and 17 on the lead lap.
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Talladega
Marlin penalized after Daytona pit stop. Burton wins photo finish
In a tense Daytona 500 finish, Burton seizes the lead as Marlin is penalized for an illegal pit stop and sent to the rear after a late attempt to fix damage. Elliott Sadler finishes second with Bodine and others close behind amid a crash-filled race highlighting NASCAR safety upgrades and aero rule tensions.
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Mark Martin
Ryan Newman
Marlin recalls Earnhardt windshield tale during Daytona 500
Sterling Marlin recounts a legend of Dale Earnhardt cleaning a windshield in a Daytona 500 moment. NASCAR penalized Marlin for working on his car during a red flag, dropping him from first to 12th and leaving him eighth after a late shootout.
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Tennessee
Red Flag Rule 105 Stops Repairs During NASCAR Races
Rule 105 of the 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Series forbids any repairs or refueling when a red flag stops a race. Cars must halt in designated areas and cannot resume work until the red flag is withdrawn.
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Final Daytona 500 results with Ward Burton winner
Ward Burton wins the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in a Dodge. Elliott Sadler finishes second and Geoffrey Bodine third. race time 3 hours 49 minutes 20 seconds at an average speed of 130.810 mph. Margin of victory 0.193 with 9 cautions and 20 lead changes among 12 drivers.
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