Ford 400
The Ford 400, the final race of the season, and the last race ever under the "Winston Cup" name, was held at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2003. Jamie McMurray sat on the pole. With one lap remaining, Bill Elliott was leading when he cut a tire between turns 1 and 2, handing the win to Bobby Labonte, the only lap he led. Matt Kenseth, who had clinched the Winston Cup title at Rockingham one week earlier, finished 43rd due to a blown engine on lap 28, his worst finish of the season.
- Bobby Labonte
- Kevin Harvick
- Jimmie Johnson
- Johnny Benson
- Jeff Gordon
- Jeremy Mayfield
- Tony Stewart
- Bill Elliott
- Jamie McMurray
- Sterling Marlin
Failed to qualify: Ken Schrader (#49), Kyle Petty (#45), Mike Wallace (#09), Derrike Cope (#79), Rich Bickle (#78)
Read more about this topic: 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Series
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