2008 Checker Auto Parts 500 Presented by Pennzoil
NASCAR Cup Series Race 35 of 36
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$4,331,086Race Date:Apr 19, 2026Phoenix Raceway
Margin of Victory:.295 SecondsRace Duration:3Hr 12Min 1Sec.Avondale, Arizona
Lead Changes:9Average Speed:97.804 MPH1 Mile Paved Oval
No. of Cars:43No. of Cautions:10 For 55 Lapsphoenixraceway.com

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Jimmie Johnson J. JohnsonDriver: Jimmie Johnson J. JohnsonChevrolet:9
Car No.:#48 ChevroletCar No.:#48 ChevroletDodge:0
Team:Hendrick MotorsportsTeam:Hendrick MotorsportsFord:0
Crew Chief:Chad KnausCrew Chief:Chad KnausToyota:0
Laps Led:217 of 313Pole Speed:134.725 MPH
Official 2008 Checker Auto Parts 500 Presented by Pennzoil Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorMfgPointsLapsLedStatus
1148 Jimmie JohnsonJimmie JohnsonLowe's195313217Running
232 Kurt BuschKurt BuschMiller Lite17531360Running
3226 Jamie McMurrayJamie McMurrayIrwin Industrial Tools17031328Running
41599 Carl EdwardsCarl EdwardsOffice Depot1603130Running
5811 Denny HamlinDenny HamlinFedEx Ground1553130Running
6588 Dale Earnhardt, Jr.Dale Earnhardt, Jr.AMP Energy / National Guard1503130Running
71929 Kevin HarvickKevin HarvickShell / Pennzoil1463130Running
81418 Kyle BuschKyle BuschPedigree Dog Food1423130Running
92431 Jeff BurtonJeff BurtonAT&T Mobility1383130Running
10306 David RaganDavid RaganAAA Insurance1343130Running
113116 Greg BiffleGreg Biffle3M / American Red Cross1353137Running
122807 Clint BowyerClint BowyerJack Daniel's1273130Running
13119 Kasey KahneKasey KahneBudweiser1243130Running
14108 Mark MartinMark MartinU.S. Army1213130Running
153417 Matt KensethMatt KensethDeWalt Power Tools1183130Running
161310 AJ AllmendingerAJ AllmendingerMcDonald's1153130Running
172642 Juan Pablo MontoyaJuan Pablo MontoyaTexaco / Havoline1123130Running
181847 Marcos Ambrose (R)Marcos AmbroseLittle Debbie Snacks1093130Running
194143 Bobby LabonteBobby LabonteCheerios / Betty Crocker1063120Running
202322 Dave BlaneyDave BlaneyBad Boy Mowers1033120Running
214028 Travis KvapilTravis KvapilAll Sport1003120Running
222920 Tony StewartTony StewartThe Home Depot973120Running
232101 Regan Smith (R)Regan SmithDEI / Principal Financial Group943120Running
242555 Michael WaltripMichael WaltripNAPA Auto Parts913110Running
25444 David ReutimannDavid ReutimannUPS883110Running
26915 Paul MenardPaul MenardMenards / Peak853110Running
273296 Ken SchraderKen SchraderDLP HDTV823110Running
28277 Robby GordonRobby GordonJim Beam / Operation Homefront793110Running
293921 Bill ElliottBill ElliottLittle Debbie Snack Cakes763110Running
302219 Elliott SadlerElliott SadlerSiemens733100Running
311241 Reed SorensonReed SorensonTarget / AMP Energy Drink703090Running
323709 Sterling MarlinSterling MarlinMiccosukee Resorts & Gaming673090Running
333377 Sam Hornish, Jr. (R)Sam Hornish, Jr.Mobil 1643080Running
34612 Ryan NewmanRyan NewmanAlltel613020Running
354238 David GillilandDavid GillilandDigital TV Transition582980Running
36165 Casey MearsCasey MearsCheez-It / Carquest552780Accident
374370 Johnny SauterJohnny SauterHaas Automation522740Accident
381766 Scott RiggsScott RiggsState Water Heaters492710Accident
393545 Kyle PettyKyle PettyWells Fargo462700Accident
403884 Scott SpeedScott SpeedRed Bull482691Accident
41724 Jeff GordonJeff GordonDuPont402660Engine
423683 Brian VickersBrian VickersRed Bull37290Accident
43201 Martin Truex, Jr.Martin Truex, Jr.Bass Pro Shops / Tracker Boats34270Overheating

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