1997 Hanes 250
Craftsman Truck Series Race 21 of 0
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$275,725Race Date:Apr 17, 2026Martinsville Speedway
Margin of Victory:.573 SecondsRace Duration:1Hr 47Min 18Sec.Ridgeway, Virginia
Lead Changes:2 Among / 2 DriversAverage Speed:72.297 MPH.526 Mile Paved Oval
No. of Trucks:36No. of Cautions:8 For 42 Lapsmartinsvillespeedway.com

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Rich Bickle R. BickleDriver: Rich Bickle R. BickleChevrolet:9
Truck No.:#17 ChevroletTruck No.:#17 ChevroletFord:0
Team:Team:Dodge:0
Crew Chief:David McCartyCrew Chief:David McCarty 
Laps Led:204 of 256Pole Speed:92.796 MPH
Official 1997 Hanes 250 Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorMfgPointsLapsLedStatus
1117 Rich BickleRich BickleSears DieHard180256204Running
2228 Ernie IrvanErnie IrvanFederated Auto Parts17025652Running
332 Mike BlissMike BlissTeam ASE Racing1652560Running
41343 Jimmy HensleyJimmy HensleyCummins Engines1602560Running
51451 Bobby HamiltonBobby HamiltonSouthern Pride Trucking1552560Running
61820 Butch MillerButch MillerOrleans Hotel & Casino1502560Running
7333 Jay SauterJay SauterGM Goodwrench Service1462560Running
81998 Kenny Irwin, Jr. (R)Kenny Irwin, Jr.Raybestos1422560Running
9786 Stacy Compton (R)Stacy ComptonValvoline Instant Oil Change1382560Running
10824 Jack SpragueJack SpragueQuaker State1342560Running
112165 Andy HoustonAndy HoustonAAG Racing1302550Running
12580 Joe RuttmanJoe RuttmanLCI International1272550Running
13637 David GreenDavid GreenRed Man Golden Blend1242550Running
142061 Randy Tolsma (R)Randy TolsmaIWX Motor Freight / Dole1212550Running
15106 Rick CarelliRick CarelliRE/MAX International1182540Running
162999 Chuck BownChuck BownExide Batteries1152530Running
17267 Barry Bodine (R)Barry BodineGeoff Bodine Racing1122520Running
181635 Kelly Denton (R)Kelly DentonOrtho Lawn & Garden Products1092520Running
192304 Brad TeagueBrad TeagueM-R Motorsports1062500Running
202812 Ernie CopeErnie CopeKroger1032500Running
213531 Tony Roper (R)Tony RoperConcor Tool & Machine1002460Running
223152 Mike WallaceMike WallacePurolator PureOne Filters972410Running
231119 Tony Raines (R)Tony RainesPennzoil942350Running
243414 Rick Crawford (R)Rick CrawfordCircle Bar Motel & RV Park912350Running
253006 Billy PauchBilly PauchGreenfield Racing882210Running
263244 Boris Said (R)Boris SaidFederated Auto Parts851990Running
27224 Wayne GrubbWayne GrubbLink-Belt Construction821870Accident
282729 Bob KeselowskiBob KeselowskiMopar Performance791820Rear Gear
292466 Bryan ReffnerBryan ReffnerCarlin Burners & Controls761810Engine
30993 Jamie SkinnerJamie SkinnerLlumar Window Film731770Accident
311785 B.A. WilsonB.A. WilsonICSE Control Systems701090Transmission
32416 Ron Hornaday, Jr.Ron Hornaday, Jr.NAPA Brakes67990Rear Gear
332505 John BlewettJohn BlewettMaguire Auto Parts64890Engine
341518 Johnny Benson, Jr.Johnny Benson, Jr.Dana Corporation61750Accident
35121 Michael WaltripMichael WaltripCITGO58590Engine
362481 Philip MorrisPhilip MorrisBeatty Construction55340Engine

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