The 2002 NASCAR Busch Series began February 16 and ended November 16.

Greg Biffle Gregory Jack Biffle (born December 23, 1969), nicknamed "the Biff", is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver. After racing in the NASCAR Winter Heat Series in the mid-1990s, he was recommended to Jack Roush by former race ...

of Roush Racing was crowned champion.

Teams and drivers

Complete schedule

Limited Schedule

Note: If under "team", the owner's name is listed and in ''italics'', that means the name of the race team that fielded the car is unknown.

Notes

Races

EAS/GNC Live Well 300

The EAS/GNC Live Well 300 was held February 16 at Daytona International Speedway. Joe Nemechek won the pole. Top ten results #3- Dale Earnhardt Jr. #99-

Michael Waltrip Michael Curtis Waltrip (born April 30, 1963) is an American former professional stock car racing driver, racing commentator, racing team owner, amateur ballroom dancing competitor and published author. He is the younger brother of three-time NASC ...

#17- Matt Kenseth #57- Jason Keller #47- Shane Hmiel #10- Scott Riggs #24- Jack Sprague #71- Kevin Lepage #92- Andy Houston #48- Kenny Wallace Failed to qualify: Dan Pardus (No. 32),

Mike Wallace Myron Leon Wallace (May 9, 1918 – April 7, 2012) was an American journalist, game show host, actor, and media personality. Known for his investigative journalism, he interviewed a wide range of prominent newsmakers during his seven-decade car ...

(No. 4), C. W. Smith (No. 67), Mike Harmon (No. 44), David Ray Boggs (No. 22) * Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s number 3 car marked the first race for the 3 car since the tragic 2001 Daytona 500. Junior would also run the 3 car at Charlotte later that year.

1-866RBCTerm.com 200

The 1-866RBCTerm.com 200 was held February 23 at North Carolina Speedway. Jeff Green won the pole. Top ten results #57- Jason Keller #60-

#7- Randy LaJoie #10- Scott Riggs #18- Mike McLaughlin #24- Jack Sprague #1- Jimmy Spencer #46- Ashton Lewis #33- Tony Raines #14- Larry Foyt Failed to qualify: Cam Strader (No. 84), Lance Hooper (No. 89)
Note: Sammy Potashnick was scheduled to drive the No. 49 but he was arrested earlier that week and he was replaced in the race by Robbie Faggart.

Sam's Town 300

The Sam's Town 300 was held March 2 at

Las Vegas Motor Speedway Las Vegas Motor Speedway (track complex formerly known as Las Vegas Speedway Park from 1993 to 1996, Las Vegas Speedway in 1992, Las Vegas International Speedway from 1990 to 1992, as the Las Vegas International Speedrome from 1972 to 1990) is a ...

. Jeff Burton won the pole. Top ten results #9- Jeff Burton #99-

#2- Johnny Sauter #71- Kevin Lepage #21- Jeff Green #24- Jack Sprague #7- Randy LaJoie #48- Kenny Wallace #60-

#59-

Stacy Compton Stacy Marshall Compton (born May 26, 1967) is an American NASCAR former team owner and former driver. He is a former co-owner of Bobby Hamilton Racing-Virginia in the Craftsman Truck Series and is a former racing analyst for ESPN full-time. Before ...

Failed to qualify: Jeff Fuller (No. 88), Mike Laughlin Jr. (No. 34), A. J. Alsup (No. 72), Mike Harmon (No. 44), Dion Ciccarelli (No. 84)
Note: Kelly Denton qualified the No. 54 but he was replaced in the race by Kevin Grubb.

darlingtonraceway.com 200

The darlingtonraceway.com 200 was held March 16 at Darlington Raceway. Jeff Burton won the pole, and led every single lap on his way to the victory. Top ten results #9- Jeff Burton #60-

#21- Jeff Green #57- Jason Keller #48- Kenny Wallace #18- Mike McLaughlin #33- Tony Raines #92- Todd Bodine #24- Jack Sprague #59-

Failed to qualify: Phil Bonifield (No. 90), Shane Hall (No. 84)

Channellock 250

The Channellock 250 was held March 23 at

Bristol Motor Speedway Bristol Motor Speedway (formerly known as the Bristol International Raceway from 1978 to 1996 and as the Bristol International Speedway from 1961 to 1978) is a oval Oval track racing#Short track, short track in Bristol, Tennessee. The track ha ...

. Scott Riggs won the pole. This race was known for several major story lines. There were two separate altercations post-race, the most notable being a physical confrontation between Kevin Harvick and

following an incident between the two drivers on lap 241 in which Harvick crashed hard; Harvick was placed on probation for the incident, which saw him being parked from the Virginia 500 Cup Series race when he collided against Coy Gibbs during the Martinsville Trucks race, in violation of the probation. The other happening just on the other end of pit road in a verbal confrontation between Jimmy Spencer and Jack Sprague after Spencer turned Sprague, who was five laps down, in the last turn on the last lap while chasing down Jeff Green for the win. Green would ultimately win while Spencer lost two spots in that incident to drop to fourth. It was also known for privateer driver Ken Alexander and rookie Johnny Sauter causing or getting caught up in multiple incidents with Alexander being a nuisance on the track throughout the race, both finally dropping out before the race's end as well as a hard crash on the last lap between Mark Green and Larry Foyt with Green suffering a broken left foot. Top ten results #21- Jeff Green #18- Mike McLaughlin #23-

Scott Wimmer Scott Allan Wimmer (born January 26, 1976) is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He has a total of six wins in the Xfinity Series. His brother Chris Wimmer competed in the Busch Series. Wimmer co-owns State Park Speedway in ...

#1- Jimmy Spencer #60-

#48- Kenny Wallace #7- Randy LaJoie #92- Todd Bodine #10- Scott Riggs #47- Shane Hmiel Failed to qualify: none

O'Reilly 300

The

O'Reilly 300 Stock car racing events in the NASCAR Xfinity Series have been held annually at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas since 1997. From 1997 through 2004, a single race was held each year in the spring. Following the Ferko lawsuit, a second ra ...

was held April 6 at Texas Motor Speedway. Jeff Green won the pole. The race ended after 116 laps due to rain. Michael Waltrip flipped over on lap 45. He was uninjured. Top ten results #37- Jeff Purvis #24- Jack Sprague #87- Joe Nemechek #10- Scott Riggs #21- Jeff Green #29- Kevin Harvick #7- Randy LaJoie #25- Bobby Hamilton Jr. #17- Matt Kenseth #9- Jeff Burton Failed to qualify: Dan Pardus (No. 32), Mike Harmon (No. 44), Jason Schuler (No. 73), Dwayne Leik (No. 81)
Note: Andy Kirby qualified the No. 77 but he was replaced in the race by Brad Teague. * This was Jeff Purvis' final career win before his hard crash at Nazareth.

Pepsi 300 presented by Kroger

The Pepsi 300 presented by Kroger was held April 13 at Nashville Superspeedway. Shane Hmiel won the pole. Top ten results #10- Scott Riggs #24- Jack Sprague #25- Bobby Hamilton Jr. #23-

#57- Jason Keller #7- Randy LaJoie #27- Jamie McMurray #12- Kerry Earnhardt #59-

#19- Tim Sauter Failed to qualify: none
Note: Mike Chase qualified the No. 59 for

. * This was Scott Riggs' first career win.

Aaron's 312 at Talladega

The Aaron's 312 at Talladega was held April 20 at Talladega Superspeedway. Johnny Sauter won the pole. The race was most remembered for "the Big One" on lap 15 which was the largest crash in series history, which involved about 30 cars. This occurred when Shane Hmiel got into Scott Riggs and he hit Johnny Sauter. Sauter tumbled end over end while cars trying to avoid the wreck braked and slammed into each other. Only three cars finished on the lead lap. Third place Tim Fedewa was a last minute entry in a second Biagi Brothers Racing entry. Top ten results #57- Jason Keller #59-

#07- Tim Fedewa #92- Todd Bodine #66-

Casey Mears Casey James Mears (born March 12, 1978) is an American professional off-road racing, off-road and stock car racing driver. He competes part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 66 Ford Mustang, Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Garage 66. He ...

#49- Andy Kirby #77- Jimmy Kitchens #14- Larry Foyt #48- Kenny Wallace #36- Hank Parker Jr. Failed to qualify: Rick Markle (No. 96)

Auto Club 300

The Auto Club 300 was held April 27 at

California Speedway Auto Club Speedway (known as California Speedway before and after the 2008–2023 corporate sponsorship by the Automobile Club of Southern California) was a , D-shaped oval superspeedway in unincorporated San Bernardino County, California, ne ...

. Jack Sprague won the pole. Top ten results #10- Scott Riggs #21- Jeff Green #59-

#24- Jack Sprague #57- Jason Keller #18- Mike McLaughlin #19- Tim Sauter #99-

#7- Randy LaJoie #60-

Failed to qualify: Jack Sellers (No. 15)

Hardee's 250

The Hardee's 250 was held May 3 at Richmond International Raceway. Jack Sprague won the pole. Top ten results #57- Jason Keller #46- Ashton Lewis #60-

#99-

#54- Kevin Grubb #36- Hank Parker Jr. #40- Brian Vickers #23-

#27- Jamie McMurray #19- Tim Sauter Failed to qualify: Christian Fittipaldi (No. 30), Ron Young (No. 71), Toby Robertson (No. 13), Billy Morris III (No. 22), Brian Weber (No. 8) * Johnny Benson Jr. crashed hard in turn 3 early in the race. He suffered broken ribs, causing him to miss 3 Winston Cup races.

Busch 200

The Busch 200 was held May 11 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Shane Hmiel won the pole. Top ten results #25- Bobby Hamilton Jr. #92- Todd Bodine #24- Jack Sprague #47- Shane Hmiel #18- Mike McLaughlin #7- Randy LaJoie #10- Scott Riggs #36- Hank Parker Jr. #27- Jamie McMurray #54- Kevin Grubb Failed to qualify: none * This was Bobby Hamilton, Jr.'s first career win.

Stacker 2 200

The Stacker 2 200 was held May 18 at Nazareth Speedway. Jack Sprague won the pole. The race is known for a severe crash by Jeff Purvis, who blew his engine, spun out, and was slammed into by

, causing severe head trauma. Purvis has never fully recovered from the injuries he suffered, although he would return to drive a NASCAR stock car two years later at the final Busch race at Nazareth. Top ten results #57- Jason Keller #10- Scott Riggs #5- Ron Hornaday Jr. #27- Jamie McMurray #7- Randy LaJoie #25- Bobby Hamilton Jr. #21- Jay Sauter #46- Ashton Lewis #18- Mike McLaughlin #33- Tony Raines Failed to qualify: none
Note:

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qualified the No. 34 for Daniel Johnson.

Carquest Auto Parts 300

The Carquest Auto Parts 300 was held May 25 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Ron Hornaday Jr. won the pole. Top ten results #21- Jeff Green #60-

#10- Scott Riggs #18- Mike McLaughlin #92- Todd Bodine #37- Kevin Lepage #25- Bobby Hamilton Jr. #54- Kevin Grubb #2- Jay Sauter #24- Jack Sprague Failed to qualify: Christian Fittipaldi (No. 30), Carl Long (No. 64), Stanton Barrett (No. 91), Larry Gunselman (No. 84), Phil Bonifield (No. 90)
Note: Jay Sauter ran the No. 2 replacing Johnny Sauter due to health concerns. * This was Jeff Green's final career win.

MBNA Platinum 200

The MBNA Platinum 200 was held June 1 at Dover International Speedway. Jeff Green won the pole. Top ten results #60-

#21- Jeff Green #25- Bobby Hamilton Jr. #23-

#24- Jack Sprague #5- Ron Hornaday Jr. #48- Kenny Wallace #18- Mike McLaughlin #7- Randy LaJoie #54- Kevin Grubb Failed to qualify: none

Inside Traxx 300 presented by Met-Rx

The Inside Traxx 300 presented by Met-Rx was held June 8 at Nashville Superspeedway.

won the pole. Top ten results #24- Jack Sprague #25- Bobby Hamilton Jr. #60-

#21- Jay Sauter #57- Jason Keller #48- Kenny Wallace #23-

#36- Hank Parker Jr. #47- Shane Hmiel #66-

Failed to qualify: Jason Schuler (No. 73), Jeff Fultz (No. 86), Nick Woodward (No. 85),

Kevin Prince Kevin Christopher Prince (born November 28, 1989) is a former American football quarterback. He played at Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino, California. He played college football at UCLA. Prince was selected by head coach Rick Neuh ...

(No. 4)
Note: David Green qualified the No. 59 for

Kroger 300 presented by Oreo

The Kroger 300 presented by Oreo was held June 15 but finished on June 16 at Kentucky Speedway due to rain. Scott Riggs won the pole. The race was delayed a day by rain, but the broadcast of the race was aired on tape delay because of a NASCAR rule prohibiting two national series from being broadcast simultaneously. Top ten results #92- Todd Bodine #60-

#33- Tony Raines #10- Scott Riggs #23-

#27- Jamie McMurray #12- Kerry Earnhardt #5- Ricky Hendrick #48- Kenny Wallace #63- Shane Hall Failed to qualify: Chad Chaffin (No. 16), Brad Baker (No. 96), Dwayne Leik (No. 81), Jeff Fultz (No. 86), Dion Ciccarelli (No. 84), Brian Weber (No. 8), Jason Schuler (No. 73)
Note: Mark Green qualified the No. 59 for

and David Reutimann qualified the No. 87 for Joe Nemechek.

GNC Live Well 250

The GNC Live Well 250 was held June 30 at The Milwaukee Mile.

won the pole. Top ten results #60-

#57- Jason Keller #23-

#26- Ron Hornaday Jr. #33- Tony Raines #63- Shane Hmiel #25- Bobby Hamilton Jr. #18- Mike McLaughlin #19- Tim Sauter #7- Randy LaJoie Failed to qualify: Brian Ross (No. 62)

Stacker 2/GNC Live Well 250

The Stacker 2/GNC Live Well 250 was held July 5 at Daytona International Speedway. Joe Nemechek won the pole. Top ten results #87- Joe Nemechek #60-

#37- Kevin Lepage #57- Jason Keller #27- Jamie McMurray #2- Johnny Sauter #18- Mike McLaughlin #1- Jimmy Spencer #54- Kevin Grubb #59-

Failed to qualify: none

Tropicana Twister 300

The Tropicana Twister 300 was held July 13 at

Chicagoland Speedway Chicagoland Speedway is an inactive tri-oval Oval track racing#Intermediate, intermediate speedway in Joliet, Illinois. It has hosted various major races throughout its existence, including NASCAR and IndyCar races. The track is currently own ...

. Todd Bodine won the pole while Christian Elder and Dan Pardus suffered hard crashes during qualifying. Elder sustained concussion and a broken collarbone, which effectively ended his racing career while Pardus escaped his crash uninjured. Top ten results #2- Johnny Sauter #92- Todd Bodine #9- Jeff Burton #87- Joe Nemechek #26- Ron Hornaday Jr. #1- Jimmy Spencer #21- Jeff Green #60-

#25- Bobby Hamilton Jr. #57- Jason Keller Failed to qualify: Richard Mitchell (No. 56), Steadman Marlin (No. 95), Larry Hollenbeck (No. 22), Dan Pardus (No. 32), Jason Schuler (No. 73)
Note: Christian Elder suffered a career ending crash in the qualifying, Mark Green replaced Elder in the race.

Charter Pipeline 250

The Charter Pipeline 250 was held July 20 at Gateway International Raceway. Randy LaJoie won the pole. The week was marked by tragedy as Andy Kirby was killed in a motorcycle accident on July 18. Top ten results #60-

#26- Ron Hornaday Jr. #54- Kevin Grubb #24- Jack Sprague #33- Tony Raines #57- Jason Keller #18- Mike McLaughlin #27- Jamie McMurray #37- Kevin Lepage #19- Tim Sauter Failed to qualify: Kertus Davis (No. 0), Drew White (No. 22)
Note: David Green qualified the No. 59 for

. *Future Busch Series champion and Cup superstar Carl Edwards made his debut in the #9 Chevy for Bost Motorsports. Edwards exited on lap 35 with valve issues and wound up 38th in the field of 43.

NetZero 250

The NetZero 250 was held July 27 at Pikes Peak International Raceway. Jason Keller won the pole. Top ten results #36- Hank Parker Jr. #60-

#57- Jason Keller #26- Ron Hornaday Jr. #54- Kevin Lepage #23-

#18- Mike McLaughlin #27- Jamie McMurray #46- Ashton Lewis #59-

Failed to qualify: none

Kroger 200

The Kroger 200 was held August 3 at Indianapolis Raceway Park.

won the pole. Top ten results #60-

#57- Jason Keller #23-

#2- Johnny Sauter #22- Kenny Wallace #9- Jon Wood #5- Ricky Hendrick #27- Jamie McMurray #33- Tony Raines #26- Ron Hornaday Jr. Failed to qualify: none

Cabela's 250

The Cabela's 250 was held August 17 at Michigan International Speedway. Kevin Lepage won the pole. Top ten results #99-

#9- Jeff Burton #21- Jeff Green #92- Todd Bodine #25- Bobby Hamilton Jr. #10- Scott Riggs #23-

#59-

#1- Jimmy Spencer #98- Kasey Kahne Failed to qualify: Richard Mitchell (No. 56), Michael Vergers (No. 07), Rick Markle (No. 84), Steadman Marlin (No. 95), Keith Murt (No. 79), Mike Harmon (No. 44), Brian Ross (No. 62), Jason Schuler (No. 73), Wayman Wittman (No. 93)

Food City 250

The Food City 250 was held August 23 at

. Jason Keller won the pole. Top ten results #1- Jimmy Spencer #23-

#60-

#18- Mike McLaughlin #21- Jeff Green #48- Kenny Wallace #99-

#33- Tony Raines #57- Jason Keller #7- Randy LaJoie Failed to qualify: Ron Young (No. 71), Josh Richeson (No. 11), Kasey Kahne (No. 98), Tim Bainey Jr. (No. 15), Joe Buford (No. 84), Butch Jarvis (No. 53)
Note: Sammy Potashnick qualified the No. 49 but he was replaced in the race by Derrike Cope. Mike Harmon was uninjured crash in practice despite his car was nearly full destroyed.

Gatorade 200

The Gatorade 200 was held August 31 at Darlington Raceway.

won the pole. The race was shortened to 74 laps due to rain. Top ten results #9- Jeff Burton #57- Jason Keller #21- Jeff Green #60-

#24- Jack Sprague #25- Bobby Hamilton Jr. #23-

#18- Mike McLaughlin #33- Tony Raines #10- Scott Riggs Failed to qualify: Gus Wasson (No. 96), Ron Young (No. 71)

Funai 250

The Funai 250 was held September 6 at Richmond International Raceway. Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the pole. This race was marred by several large accidents, the hardest involved Derrike Cope, whose car suffered a stuck throttle, and slammed the turn 1 wall with such force that the A pillar snapped and the roof was partially ripped off. Cope suffered minor injuries. Top ten results #8- Dale Earnhardt Jr. #27- Jamie McMurray #9- Jeff Burton #33- Tony Raines #57- Jason Keller #60-

#36- Hank Parker Jr. #99-

#23-

#48- Kenny Wallace Failed to qualify: Michael Vergers (No. 07), Brian Vickers (No. 40), Martin Truex Jr. (No. 58), Shayne Lockhart (No. 22), Dion Ciccarelli (No. 84), Chris Fontaine (No. 41), Ron Young (No. 71), Josh Richeson (No. 11), Mike Harmon (No. 44), Dan Pardus (No. 32), Butch Miller (No. 75)

MBNA All-American Heroes 200

The MBNA All-American Heroes 200 was held September 21 at Dover International Speedway. Kevin Lepage won the pole. Top ten results #23-

#18- Mike McLaughlin #24- Jack Sprague #21- Jeff Green #57- Jason Keller #1- Jimmy Spencer #7- Randy LaJoie #19- Tim Sauter #48- Kenny Wallace #47- Shane Hmiel Failed to qualify: Chris Fontaine (No. 41), Bill Hoff (No. 93), Richard Mitchell (No. 56), Donnie Neuenberger (No. 52) *This was Wimmer's first career NASCAR Busch Series victory.

Mr. Goodcents 300

The Mr. Goodcents 300 was held September 28 at Kansas Speedway.

won the pole. Top ten results #9- Jeff Burton #12- Kerry Earnhardt #87- Joe Nemechek #60-

#33- Tony Raines #1- Jimmy Spencer #21- Jeff Green #25- Bobby Hamilton Jr. #15- Lyndon Amick #27- Jamie McMurray Failed to qualify:

(No. 4), Jason Schuler (No. 73), Steadman Marlin (No. 95), Ryck Sanders (No. 52)
Note: Kevin Grubb qualified the No. 54 but he was replaced in the race by Tim Fedewa.

Little Trees 300

The Little Trees 300 was held October 12 at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

won the pole. The top three finishers were the only cars to finish on the lead lap. Top ten results #9- Jeff Burton #99-

#87- Joe Nemechek #21- Jeff Green #5- David Green #60-

#6-

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#18- Mike McLaughlin #25- Bobby Hamilton Jr. #47- Shane Hmiel Failed to qualify: Justin Labonte (No. 04), Brad Baker (No. 28), Jeff Fultz (No. 86), Jason White (No. 95), Carl Long (No. 22), Chad Chaffin (No. 16), John Hayden (No. 85), Larry Gunselman (No. 94), Brian Weber (No. 84), Cam Strader (No. 52), Mike Harmon (No. 44)

Sam's Town 250 Benefitting St. Jude

The Sam's Town 250 Benefitting St. Jude was held October 20 at Memphis Motorsports Park.

won the pole. The race was scheduled for October 19, but was postponed a day for rain, and was broadcast on tape delay due to a conflict with the Old Dominion 500. Top ten results #23-

#59-

#27- Jamie McMurray #36- Hank Parker Jr. #12- Kerry Earnhardt #19- Tim Sauter #26- Ron Hornaday Jr. #21- Jay Sauter #5- David Green #57- Jason Keller Failed to qualify: Jason Schuler (No. 73), Bryan Reffner (No. 70), John Hayden (No. 85), Tim Bainey Jr. (No. 15), Mike Harmon (No. 44), Chris Fontaine (No. 41), Jody Lavender (No. 84), Chad Chaffin (No. 16), Michael Dokken (No. 55), Dan Pardus (No. 32), Justin Ashburn (No. 61), Butch Jarvis (No. 53)
Note: Christian Fittipaldi qualified the No. 30 but he was replaced in the race by Chad Chaffin, who DNQed his No. 16.

Aaron's 312

The Aaron's 312 was held October 26 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

won the pole. Top ten results #27- Jamie McMurray #99-

#18- Mike McLaughlin #10- Scott Riggs #60-

#87- Joe Nemechek #57- Jason Keller #25- Bobby Hamilton Jr. #46- Ashton Lewis #2- Johnny Sauter Failed to qualify: David Reutimann (No. 88), Roberto Guerrero (No. 09), Lyndon Amick (No. 15), Hermie Sadler (No. 43), Justin Labonte (No. 04), Keith Murt (No. 79)

Sam's Club 200

The Sam's Club 200 was held November 2 at North Carolina Speedway. Jeff Green won the pole. Top ten results #27- Jamie McMurray #60-

#7- Randy LaJoie #5- David Green #59-

#21- Jeff Green #99-

#63- Shane Hmiel #48- Kenny Wallace #24- Jack Sprague Failed to qualify: Justin Labonte (No. 04), Cam Strader (No. 52), Jeff Fultz (No. 86), Dan Pardus (No. 32), C. W. Smith (No. 67), Jody Lavender (No. 08), Clay Dale (No. 09), Brad Baker (No. 28)-Withdrew

Bashas' Supermarkets 200

The Bashas' Supermarkets 200 was held November 9 at Phoenix International Raceway.

won the pole. At the end of this race,

would become the 2002 NASCAR Busch Series Champion. Top ten results #23-

#59-

#60-

#57- Jason Keller #5- David Green #1- Jimmy Spencer #2- Johnny Sauter #46- Ashton Lewis #6-

#12- Kerry Earnhardt Failed to qualify: Jimmy Kitchens (No. 72), Jay Sauter (No. 02)

Ford 300

The Ford 300 was held November 16 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Jeff Green won the pole. Top ten results #23-

#36- Hank Parker Jr. #87- Joe Nemechek #60-

#25- Bobby Hamilton Jr. #7- Randy LaJoie #99-

#1- Jimmy Spencer #46- Ashton Lewis #21- Jeff Green Failed to qualify: Geoff Bodine (No. 51), Kertus Davis (No. 0), Stanton Barrett (No. 91), Bryan Reffner (No. 07),

(No. 4), Carlos Contreras (No. 09), Cam Strader (No. 52), Mike Harmon (No. 44), Larry Gunselman (No. 94), Jimmy Kitchens (No. 84), Dwayne Leik (No. 81), Norm Benning (No. 8)

Full Drivers' Championship

( key) Bold – Pole position awarded by time. ''Italics'' – Pole position set by owner's points. * – Most laps led. ** - All laps led.

NASCAR Rookie of the Year

Scott Riggs of ppc Racing took home the 2002 Rookie of the Year title, winning twice and finishing tenth in points. Johnny Sauter won at

and finished 14th in points despite skipping the Carquest Auto Parts 300. Shane Hmiel and

finished 16th and 21st respectively in their NASCAR debuts, while Kerry Earnhardt had two top-fives in his second bid for top rookie honors. Brian Vickers, Kasey Kahne, and Dan Pardus ran limited schedules during their rookie campaigns.

References

External links

Busch Series Standings and Statistics for 2002
{{NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship * NASCAR Xfinity Series seasons

Teams and drivers

Complete schedule

Limited Schedule

Notes

Races

EAS/GNC Live Well 300

1-866RBCTerm.com 200

Sam's Town 300

darlingtonraceway.com 200

Channellock 250

O'Reilly 300

Pepsi 300 presented by Kroger

Aaron's 312 at Talladega

Auto Club 300

Hardee's 250

Busch 200

Stacker 2 200

Carquest Auto Parts 300

MBNA Platinum 200

Inside Traxx 300 presented by Met-Rx

Kroger 300 presented by Oreo

GNC Live Well 250

Stacker 2/GNC Live Well 250

Tropicana Twister 300

Charter Pipeline 250

NetZero 250

Kroger 200

Cabela's 250

Food City 250

Gatorade 200

Funai 250

MBNA All-American Heroes 200

Mr. Goodcents 300

Little Trees 300

Sam's Town 250 Benefitting St. Jude

Aaron's 312

Sam's Club 200

Bashas' Supermarkets 200

Ford 300

Full Drivers' Championship

NASCAR Rookie of the Year

See also

References

External links