1998 Touchstone Energy 300
O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race 9 of 0
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$598,925Race Date:Apr 17, 2026Talladega Superspeedway
Margin of Victory:.171 SecondsRace Duration:2Hr 32Min 35Sec.Lincoln, Alabama
Lead Changes:7 Among / 5 DriversAverage Speed:118.196 MPH2.66 Mile Paved Tri-Oval
No. of Cars:43No. of Cautions:7 For 40 Lapstalladegasuperspeedway.com

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Joe Nemechek J. NemechekDriver: Joe Nemechek J. NemechekChevrolet:9
Car No.:#87 ChevroletCar No.:#87 ChevroletPontiac:0
Team:NEMCO MotorsportsTeam:NEMCO MotorsportsFord:0
Crew Chief:Crew Chief: 
Laps Led:33 of 113Pole Speed:189.628 MPH
Official 1998 Touchstone Energy 300 Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorMfgPointsLapsLedStatus
1187 Joe NemechekJoe NemechekBellSouth Mobility18011333Running
22110 Phil ParsonsPhil ParsonsDura Lube1751133Running
3234 Mike McLaughlinMike McLaughlinGoulds Pumps1701139Running
4300 Buckshot JonesBuckshot JonesAlka-Seltzer / Bayer16511331Running
51664 Dick TrickleDick TrickleSchneider National16511337Running
64099 Glenn Allen, Jr.Glenn Allen, Jr.Luxaire Heating & Air Conditioning1501130Running
71278 Loy Allen, Jr.Loy Allen, Jr.Church's Chicken1461130Running
81917 Matt KensethMatt KensethLycos.com1421130Running
9636 Matt Hutter (R)Matt HutterStanley Tools1381130Running
103938 Elton SawyerElton SawyerBarbasol1341130Running
113357 Jason KellerJason KellerJustin Boots1301120Running
123685 Shane HallShane HallBama Jams & Jellies1271120Running
13529 Hermie SadlerHermie SadlerDeWalt Industrial Tools1241120Running
144320 Blaise Alexander (R)Blaise AlexanderRescue 3 Formula1211110Running
15264 Jeff PurvisJeff PurvisLance Snacks1181110Running
161540 Kevin LepageKevin LepageChannellock1151070Running
173772 Mike DillonMike DillonDetroit Gasket1121040Handling
181830 Mike Cope (R)Mike CopeSlim Jim1091030Running
191063 Tracy LeslieTracy LeslieLysol106780Accident
203056 Jeff KroghJeff KroghClearwater Forest Industries103780Accident
21146 Joe BesseyJoe BesseyPower Team100780Accident
2282 Larry PearsonLarry PearsonNew Holland97780Accident
232374 Randy LaJoieRandy LaJoieFina94780Handling
242512 Jimmy SpencerJimmy SpencerZippo91770Accident
253570 Dale FischleinDale FischleinAdrian Carriers88770Handling
26178 Bobby Hillin, Jr.Bobby Hillin, Jr.Blount for Governor85720Handling
273833 Tim FedewaTim FedewaKleenex82710Overheating
28944 Tony StewartTony StewartShell Oil79660Handling
293460 Mark MartinMark MartinWinn-Dixie76590Accident
30131 Sterling MarlinSterling MarlinRayovac73530
313188 Kevin Schwantz (R)Kevin SchwantzTexas Department of Tourism70450Running
3243 Dale Earnhardt, Jr.Dale Earnhardt, Jr.AC Delco67430Handling
333235 Lyndon AmickLyndon AmickSCANA / Myrtle Beach64350Engine
342477 Ed BerrierEd BerrierLear Corporation / UAW61230Accident
352237 Mark GreenMark GreenTimber Wolf58230Accident
362896 Brad Loney (R)Brad LoneyBig A Auto Parts55230Accident
37793 Dave Blaney (R)Dave BlaneyAmoco52220Accident
384247 Andy Santerre (R)Andy SanterreMonro Muffler49220Handling
392980 Mark KroghMark KroghClearwater Forest Industries46190Engine
402089 Stanton BarrettStanton BarrettFiberall / Allerest43170Handling
412766 Elliott SadlerElliott SadlerPhillips 664080Handling
421192 David GreenDavid GreenKraft3750Accident
434132 Jason Jarrett (R)Jason JarrettDAJ Racing 3450Accident

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