Daytona 500
The 2001 Daytona 500 was held February 18, 2001, at Daytona International Speedway. Bill Elliott won the pole. This was the first race that featured cars from Chrysler Motors (in this case, the Dodge manufacturing family) since 1985. On turn 4 of the final lap, Dale Earnhardt crashed and died as a result of his injuries.Earnhardt finished 13th despite not crossing the finish line.
Top Ten Results
- 15 - Michael Waltrip
- 8 - Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
- 2 - Rusty Wallace
- 28 - Ricky Rudd
- 9 - Bill Elliott
- 7 - Mike Wallace
- 40 - Sterling Marlin
- 55 - Bobby Hamilton
- 12 - Jeremy Mayfield
- 92 - Stacy Compton
Failed to qualify: Dave Marcis (#71), Todd Bodine (#66), Hut Stricklin (#90), Rick Mast (#50), Derrike Cope (#37), Norm Benning (#84), Carl Long (#85), Morgan Shepherd (#80), Dwayne Leik (#72)
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