2002 Aaron's 499
NASCAR Cup Series Race 9 of 0
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$3,592,402Race Date:Apr 17, 2026Talladega Superspeedway
Margin of Victory:.060 SecondsRace Duration:3Hr 8Min 41Sec.Lincoln, Alabama
Lead Changes:26 Among / 10 DriversAverage Speed:159.022 MPH2.66 Mile Paved Tri-Oval
No. of Cars:43No. of Cautions:3 For 19 Lapstalladegasuperspeedway.com

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. D. Earnhardt, Jr.Driver: Jimmie Johnson J. JohnsonChevrolet:9
Car No.:#8 ChevroletCar No.:#48 ChevroletFord:0
Team:Dale Earnhardt Inc.Team:Hendrick MotorsportsDodge:0
Crew Chief:Tony Eury, Sr.Crew Chief:Chad KnausPontiac:0
Laps Led:133 of 188Pole Speed:186.532 MPH
Official 2002 Aaron's 499 Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorMfgPointsLapsLedStatus
148 Dale Earnhardt, Jr.Dale Earnhardt, Jr.Budweiser185188133Running
2315 Michael WaltripMichael WaltripNAPA Auto Parts17518814Running
32097 Kurt BuschKurt BuschRubbermaid1651880Running
41024 Jeff GordonJeff GordonDuPont1601880Running
53340 Sterling MarlinSterling MarlinCoors Light1601882Running
64188 Dale JarrettDale JarrettUPS1551882Running
7148 Jimmie Johnson (R)Jimmie JohnsonLowe's1511888Running
8132 Rusty WallaceRusty WallaceMiller Lite1421880Running
92599 Jeff BurtonJeff BurtonCitgo1431881Running
101245 Kyle PettyKyle PettySprint1341880Running
112223 Hut StricklinHut StricklinHill Brothers Coffee1301880Running
122309 Geoffrey BodineGeoffrey BodineMiccosukee Indian Gaming1271880Running
132411 Brett BodineBrett BodineHooters Restaurants1241880Running
143828 Ricky RuddRicky RuddHavoline1211880Running
15522 Ward BurtonWard BurtonCaterpillar1181880Running
163030 Jeff GreenJeff GreenAmerica Online1151880Running
173241 Jimmy SpencerJimmy SpencerTarget1121880Running
183532 Ricky CravenRicky CravenTide1091880Running
19399 Bill ElliottBill ElliottDodge Dealers / UAW1061880Running
20115 Terry LabonteTerry LabonteKellogg's1031880Running
212798 Kenny WallaceKenny WallaceAaron's1001880Running
224355 Bobby HamiltonBobby HamiltonSchneider Electric971870Running
23424 Mike SkinnerMike SkinnerKodak Film941870Running
243636 Ken SchraderKen SchraderM&M's911860Running
253444 Steve GrissomSteve GrissomGeorgia Pacific881860Running
26167 Casey AtwoodCasey AtwoodSirius Satellite Radio851860Running
27614 Stacy ComptonStacy ComptonConseco821840Running
281429 Kevin HarvickKevin HarvickGM Goodwrench Service791810Running
292620 Tony StewartTony StewartThe Home Depot761800Accident
303717 Matt KensethMatt KensethDeWalt Power Tools7818018Running
312177 Dave BlaneyDave BlaneyJasper Engines & Transmissions701800Running
321525 Jerry NadeauJerry NadeauUAW / Delphi671790Running
33231 Robby GordonRobby GordonCingular Wireless641760Running
3491 Steve ParkSteve ParkPennzoil611740Running
352926 Frank KimmelFrank KimmelAdvance Auto Parts581720Running
363119 Jeremy MayfieldJeremy MayfieldDodge Dealers / UAW601672Accident
37196 Mark MartinMark MartinPfizer Viagra571665Accident
382843 John AndrettiJohn AndrettiCheerios491640Accident
39710 Johnny Benson, Jr.Johnny Benson, Jr.Valvoline461640Accident
404021 Elliott SadlerElliott SadlerMotorcraft Quality Parts431630Accident
411718 Bobby LabonteBobby LabonteInterstate Batteries401630Accident
421833 Mike WallaceMike WallacePreen 'N Green371620Accident
43812 Ryan Newman (R)Ryan NewmanAlltel391413Engine

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