NAPA Auto Parts 500
The NAPA Auto Parts 500 was held at California Speedway on April 28, 2002. Ryan Newman won the pole.
Top Ten Results
- Jimmie Johnson*
- Kurt Busch
- Ricky Rudd
- Bill Elliott
- Mark Martin
- Dale Jarrett
- Sterling Marlin
- Rusty Wallace
- Dave Blaney
- Michael Waltrip
- Dale Earnhardt, Jr. was involved in a hard crash when Kevin Harvick cut down a tire and hit Jr's car, sending him head-on into the outside wall. He suffered a severe concussion, but kept the injury a secret for several months and did not miss any races.
- The win was Jimmie Johnson's first career Winston Cup victory.
Failed to qualify: Brendan Gaughan (#62), Chad Little (#74), Hermie Sadler (#02)
Read more about this topic: 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Series
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