Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 500
The Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 500 was held March 11 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Dale Jarrett won the pole. This race is best remembered for the exciting finish between rookie Kevin Harvick and three-time Cup champion Jeff Gordon. Harvick would outduel the champion in a spectacular finish, winning by only .006 seconds, being the second closest finish in NASCAR history at the time. Harvick performed a burnout on the frontstretch with three fingers aloft. It was his first victory in only his third start in the Cup Series.
Top Ten Results
- 29 - Kevin Harvick
- 24 - Jeff Gordon
- 25 - Jerry Nadeau
- 88 - Dale Jarrett
- 5 - Terry Labonte
- 28 - Ricky Rudd
- 10 - Johnny Benson
- 36 - Ken Schrader
- 31 - Mike Skinner
- 97 - Kurt Busch
Failed to qualify: Rick Mast (#50), Carl Long (#85), Casey Atwood (#19)
Read more about this topic: 2001 NASCAR Winston Cup Series
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