1997 Birmingham 500K
O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race 11 of 0
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$481,500Race Date:Apr 17, 2026Talladega Superspeedway
Margin of Victory:.100 SecondsRace Duration:1Hr 50Min 32Sec.Lincoln, Alabama
Lead Changes:11 Among / 8 DriversAverage Speed:168.937 MPH2.66 Mile Paved Tri-Oval
No. of Cars:42No. of Cautions:1 For 7 Lapstalladegasuperspeedway.com

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Mark Martin M. MartinDriver: Joe Nemechek J. NemechekFord:9
Car No.:#60 FordCar No.:#87 ChevroletChevrolet:0
Team:Team:NEMCO MotorsportsPontiac:0
Crew Chief:Bobby LeslieCrew Chief: 
Laps Led:62 of 117Pole Speed:193.517 MPH
Official 1997 Birmingham 500K Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorMfgPointsLapsLedStatus
12360 Mark MartinMark MartinWinn-Dixie18011762Running
2123 Steve Park (R)Steve ParkAC Delco1701176Running
398 Jeff GreenJeff GreenDiamond Ridge Motorsports1651170Running
42449 Kyle PettyKyle PettyN.W.O.1601170Running
52833 Tim FedewaTim FedewaKleenex1551170Running
624 Tim Steele (R)Tim SteeleHS Die & Engineering1501172Running
72017 Matt Kenseth (R)Matt KensethKraft Singles1461170Running
8436 Todd BodineTodd BodineStanley1421176Running
92594 Ron Barfield, Jr.Ron Barfield, Jr.New Holland Tractors1381170Running
10664 Dick TrickleDick TrickleDura Lube1341172Running
111457 Jason KellerJason KellerSlim Jim1301170Running
121874 Randy LaJoieRandy LaJoieFina1271170Running
131588 Kevin LepageKevin LepageHype1241170Running
141621 Michael WaltripMichael WaltripBand-Aid12111714Running
151072 Mike DillonMike DillonDetroit Gasket1181170Running
16729 Elliott SadlerElliott SadlerPhillips 661151160Running
17863 Tracy LeslieTracy LeslieLysol1121161Running
183092 Sterling MarlinSterling MarlinRacing Milestones1091160Running
19191 Hermie SadlerHermie SadlerDeWalt Tools1061160Running
202696 Stevie ReevesStevie ReevesBig A Auto Parts1031160Running
213320 Jimmy SpencerJimmy SpencerZippo1001160Running
223185 Shane HallShane HallBama Jellies971150Running
23277 Mike WallaceMike WallaceClabber Girl Baking Powder941150Running
241737 Mark GreenMark GreenTimber Wolf911150Running
252270 Dale Fischlein (R)Dale FischleinSTG881150Running
263647 Jeff FullerJeff FullerSunoco851150Running
273597 Doug Reid (R)Doug ReidMedPartners821140Running
28326 Joe BesseyJoe BesseyPower Team791140Running
294089 Johnny Chapman (R)Johnny ChapmanSherwin-Williams761140Running
304277 Jeff McClure (R)Jeff McClureLear Corporation / UAW01120Running
313816 Mark DayMark Day31-W Insulation701120Running
324148 Randy PorterRandy PorterUnifirst Uniforms671110Running
332999 Glenn Allen, Jr.Glenn Allen, Jr.Luxaire Heating & Air Conditioning64840Running
343945 Greg SacksGreg SacksHunters Specialties61750Engine
35534 Mike McLaughlinMike McLaughlinRoyal Oak Charcoal58570Running
36219 Ted MusgraveTed MusgraveTrack Gear55490Transmission
373743 Dennis SetzerDennis SetzerLance Snacks52460Handling
381100 Buckshot JonesBuckshot JonesAquafresh49460Handling
39310 Phil ParsonsPhil ParsonsChannellock463524Engine
403411 Jimmy Foster (R)Jimmy FosterOutdoor Life / Speedvision4390Accident
41187 Joe NemechekJoe NemechekBellSouth Mobility4080Accident
421338 Elton SawyerElton SawyerBarbasol3780Accident

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