2006 Checker Auto Parts 500
NASCAR Cup Series Race 35 of 0
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$3,737,835Race Date:Apr 17, 2026Phoenix Raceway
Margin of Victory:.250 SecondsRace Duration:3Hr 14Min 44Sec.Avondale, Arizona
Lead Changes:13Average Speed:96.131 MPH1 Mile Paved Oval
No. of Cars:43No. of Cautions:10 For 58 Lapsphoenixraceway.com

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Kevin Harvick K. HarvickDriver: Jeff Gordon J. GordonChevrolet:9
Car No.:#29 ChevroletCar No.:#24 ChevroletFord:0
Team:Richard Childress RacingTeam:Hendrick MotorsportsDodge:0
Crew Chief:Todd BerrierCrew Chief:Steve Letarte 
Laps Led:252 of 312Pole Speed:134.464 MPH
Official 2006 Checker Auto Parts 500 Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorMfgPointsLapsLedStatus
1229 Kevin HarvickKevin HarvickReese's Cookies190312252Running
22948 Jimmie JohnsonJimmie JohnsonLowe's17531228Running
32211 Denny Hamlin (R)Denny HamlinFedEx Ground1653120Running
4124 Jeff GordonJeff GordonDuPont1653123Running
51299 Carl EdwardsCarl EdwardsOffice Depot1553120Running
6216 Mark MartinMark MartinAAA Insurance15531226Running
7119 Kasey KahneKasey KahneDodge Dealers / UAW1463120Running
882 Kurt BuschKurt BuschMiller Lite1423120Running
948 Dale Earnhardt, Jr.Dale Earnhardt, Jr.Budweiser1383120Running
101831 Jeff BurtonJeff BurtonCingular Wireless1343120Running
11325 Brian VickersBrian VickersGMAC1303120Running
12261 Martin Truex, Jr. (R)Martin Truex, Jr.Bass Pro Shops / Tracker Boats1273120Running
131017 Matt KensethMatt KensethUSG Sheetrock1293121Running
142320 Tony StewartTony StewartThe Home Depot1213120Running
15712 Ryan NewmanRyan NewmanAlltel1183120Running
161338 David Gilliland (R)David GillilandM&M's1203121Running
171619 Elliott SadlerElliott SadlerDodge Dealers / UAW1123120Running
183640 David Stremme (R)David StremmeDiscount Tire1093120Running
19501 Joe NemechekJoe NemechekPrincipal Financial Group1063120Running
203518 J.J. Yeley (R)J.J. YeleyGSK Boniva1033120Running
214196 Tony RainesTony RainesDLP HDTV1003120Running
224210 Scott RiggsScott RiggsStanley Tools / Valvoline973120Running
233122 Dave BlaneyDave BlaneyCaterpillar943120Running
243221 Ken SchraderKen SchraderLittle Debbie913120Running
253445 Kyle PettyKyle PettyWells Fargo883120Running
261742 Casey MearsCasey MearsTexaco / Havoline853120Running
271543 Bobby LabonteBobby LabonteCheerios Spoonfuls of Stories823110Running
28244 Ward BurtonWard BurtonLucas Oil Products / Forward Air793110Running
292841 Reed Sorenson (R)Reed SorensonTarget763100Running
303332 Travis KvapilTravis KvapilTide / Downy733100Running
314337 Bill ElliottBill ElliottMelling Auto Parts703090Running
32407 Robby GordonRobby GordonHarrah's673070Running
332007 Clint Bowyer (R)Clint BowyerJack Daniel's643060Oil Line
34616 Greg BiffleGreg BiffleNational Guard613060Running
353961 Chad Chaffin (R)Chad ChaffinOak Glove Company583060Running
363014 Sterling MarlinSterling MarlinPrincipal Financial Group603031Running
372566 Jeff GreenJeff GreenBest Buy522980Accident
3895 Kyle BuschKyle BuschKellogg's492910Running
392788 Dale JarrettDale JarrettUPS462890Accident
401426 Jamie McMurrayJamie McMurrayIrwin Industrial Tools432720Accident
413849 Mike BlissMike BlissWhatsOnline.com402620Engine
421955 Michael WaltripMichael WaltripNAPA Auto Parts372340Engine
433772 Brandon WhittBrandon WhittDutch Quality Stone341230Rear Gear

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