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1997 Gateway 300
O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race 20 of 0
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$699,050Race Date:Apr 17, 2026World Wide Technology Raceway
Margin of Victory:.223 SecondsRace Duration:3Hr 48Min 25Sec.Madison, Illinois
Lead Changes:15 Among / 8 DriversAverage Speed:78.803 MPH1.25 Mile Paved Oval
No. of Cars:42No. of Cautions:14 For 81 Lapswwtraceway.com

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Elliott Sadler E. SadlerDriver: Joe Bessey J. BesseyChevrolet:9
Car No.:#29 ChevroletCar No.:#6 ChevroletFord:0
Team:Diamond Ridge MotorsportsTeam:Joe Bessey MotorsportsPontiac:0
Crew Chief:Sandy JonesCrew Chief:Harold Holly 
Laps Led:33 of 240Pole Speed:130.933 MPH

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Official 1997 Gateway 300 Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorMfgPointsLapsLedStatus
11229 Elliott SadlerElliott SadlerPhillips 6618024033Running
23457 Jason KellerJason KellerSlim Jim1702400Running
3194 Dale ShawDale ShawGraybar / Buss Fuses16524010Running
41738 Elton SawyerElton SawyerBarbasol16024016Running
52034 Mike McLaughlinMike McLaughlinRoyal Oak Charcoal1552400Running
62233 Tim FedewaTim FedewaKleenex1502400Running
71545 Jeff FullerJeff FullerHunters Specialties1462400Running
82937 Mark GreenMark GreenTimber Wolf1422400Running
916 Joe BesseyJoe BesseyPower Team1382400Running
104143 Dennis SetzerDennis SetzerLance Snacks1342400Running
11401 Hermie SadlerHermie SadlerDeWalt Tools1302380Running
123988 Kevin LepageKevin LepageHype1272350Oil Pump
132777 Brad TeagueBrad TeagueLear Corporation / UAW1242350Running
14399 Glenn Allen, Jr.Glenn Allen, Jr.Luxaire Heating & Air Conditioning1212330Running
1583 Steve Park (R)Steve ParkAC Delco11823021Running
163063 Tracy LeslieTracy LeslieLysol1152260Running
171474 Randy LaJoieRandy LaJoieFina1122240Ignition
18685 Shane HallShane HallLuck's Foods1092210Engine
19772 Mike DillonMike DillonDetroit Gasket10621521Accident
202344 Bobby LabonteBobby LabonteShell Oil10320841Accident
21564 Dick TrickleDick TrickleDura Lube1002080Running
223689 Johnny Chapman (R)Johnny ChapmanAlarm South972050Accident
231610 Phil ParsonsPhil ParsonsChannellock942020Accident
242436 Todd BodineTodd BodineStanley911980Running
251000 Buckshot JonesBuckshot JonesAquafresh881940Running
26325 Terry LabonteTerry LabonteBayer851920Accident
271117 Matt Kenseth (R)Matt KensethKraft Singles821640Engine
283735 Lyndon Amick (R)Lyndon AmickTeam Amick791300Handling
29487 Joe NemechekJoe NemechekBellSouth Mobility7612874Accident
303580 Mark Krogh (R)Mark KroghClearwater Forest Industries731250Accident
313168 Chris Diamond (R)Chris DiamondJ & L Motors701090
3222 Ricky CravenRicky CravenRaybestos678724Accident
332178 Nathan ButtkeNathan ButtkeCarquest Auto Parts64830Engine
342722 Scott Lagasse (R)Scott LagassePest Offense61810Overheating
353849 Kyle PettyKyle PettyN.W.O.58750Accident
362670 Dale Fischlein (R)Dale FischleinPatriot Seeds55750Accident
371347 Robert PressleyRobert PressleySunoco / 360 Communication52610Accident
381831 Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (R)Dale Earnhardt, Jr.Sikken's Car Refinishes49610Accident
392584 Randy PorterRandy PorterSammy Kershaw / 84 Lumber46460Overheating
403320 Jimmy SpencerJimmy SpencerZippo43370Accident
4197 Danny Edwards, Jr.Danny Edwards, Jr.Clabber Girl Baking Powder4070Accident
424296 Stevie ReevesStevie ReevesBig A Auto Parts3770Accident
(R) Denotes Rookie  ◄► (I) Driver is Ineligible For Points
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