Hanes 500
The Hanes 500 was held September 29 at Martinsville Speedway. Ward Burton won the pole. The race was broadcast on ESPN.
Top Ten Results
- 99-Jeff Burton
- 3-Dale Earnhardt
- 43-Bobby Hamilton
- 24-Jeff Gordon
- 94-Bill Elliott
- 81-Kenny Wallace
- 22-Ward Burton
- 25-Ricky Craven
- 33-Ken Schrader
- 28-Ernie Irvan
- Jeff Burton inherited the lead after leader Rusty Wallace jumped a restart and was black flagged as a result.
- Steve Park drove the #40 Coors Chevrolet in place of Robby Gordon, who was subbing for Dario Franchitti at the inaugural Marlboro 500 CART race at California Speedway. Park blew an engine early and finished 41st. Ironically, Franchitti would drive the 40 car in 2008, 11 years later.
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