2002 NASCAR Busch Series


The 2002 NASCAR Busch Series began February 16 and ended November 16. Greg Biffle of Roush Racing was crowned champion.

Teams and drivers

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.
TeamCarNo.DriverListed OwnerCrew Chief
Angela's MotorsportsFord Taurus02Jay Sauter Angela HarknessRichard Lasater
Bobby Leslie
Akins MotorsportsFord Taurus38Christian Elder Brad AkinsWes Ward
Akins MotorsportsFord Taurus38Mark Green Brad AkinsWes Ward
Alsup RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo72A. J. Alsup William AlsupN/A
BACE MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Prix		74Chad Little Bill BaumgardnerN/A
Baker RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo28Brad Baker Gary BakerRandy Seals
Joe Ruttman
Bennett MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo02Lowell Bennett Lowell BennettN/A
Bennett MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo22Lowell Bennett Lowell BennettN/A
Biagi Brothers RacingPontiac Grand Prix07Tim Fedewa Fred BiagiN/A
Biagi Brothers RacingPontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Monte Carlo		4Mike Wallace Fred BiagiN/A
Big Fan RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo89Lance Hooper Mark WatkinsN/A
BLV MotorsportsDodge Intrepid40Brian Vickers ' Clyde VickersPatrick Donahue
Brett Bodine RacingFord Taurus11Josh Richeson Brett BodineN/A
CDS RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo09Clay Dale David GregoryN/A
Conely RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo0Bryan Reffner John ConelyN/A
Conely RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo07Bryan Reffner John ConelyN/A
Conely RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo70Bryan Reffner John ConelyN/A
Creech MotorsportsPontiac Grand Prix
Dodge Intrepid		22Billy Morris III Robert CreechN/A
Creech MotorsportsPontiac Grand Prix
Dodge Intrepid		22Shayne Lockhart Robert CreechN/A
Creech MotorsportsPontiac Grand Prix
Dodge Intrepid		22Carl Long Robert CreechN/A
Cunningham MotorsportsDodge Intrepid04Justin Labonte Kerry SchererN/A
Curb RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo43Hermie Sadler Mike CurbN/A
Dale Earnhardt, Inc.Chevrolet Monte Carlo8Dale Earnhardt Jr. Teresa EarnhardtN/A
Dan KinneyChevrolet Monte Carlo85John Hayden Dan KinneyN/A
Danford MotorsportsFord Taurus41Austin Cameron Fred BickfordN/A
DF2 MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo4Kevin Prince Danny BostN/A
DF2 MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo4Phil Bonifield Fred BickfordN/A
DF2 MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo9Carl Edwards Fred BickfordN/A
DF2 MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo9Brent Glastetter Fred BickfordN/A
DF2 MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo34Jason White Fred BickfordLarry Carter
DF2 MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo34Jason White Fred BickfordN/A
DF2 MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo34Mike Johnson Fred BickfordN/A
DF2 MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo34Daniel Johnson Fred BickfordN/A
DF2 MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo94Jeff Spraker Fred BickfordMatt Groeschl
DF2 MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo94Daniel Johnson Fred BickfordMatt Groeschl
DF2 MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo94Derrike Cope Fred BickfordMatt Groeschl
DF2 MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo94Rick Markle Fred BickfordMatt Groeschl
DF2 MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo94Andy Kirby Fred BickfordMatt Groeschl
DF2 MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo94Jason White Fred BickfordMatt Groeschl
DF2 MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo94Larry Gunselman Fred BickfordMatt Groeschl
Davis MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo0Kertus Davis Johnny DavisN/A
Davis MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo0Brad Teague Johnny DavisN/A
Day Enterprise RacingPontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Monte Carlo		16Chad Chaffin Wayne DayRonnie Pendelton
Day Enterprise RacingPontiac Grand Prix61Justin Ashburn Wayne DayN/A
Del MarklePontiac Grand Prix96Rick Markle Del MarkleN/A
DRT EnterprisesFord Taurus15Tim Bainey Jr. Tim Bainey Sr.N/A
E. E. SawyerChevrolet Monte Carlo41Chris Fontaine E. E. SawyerN/A
Frank Cicci RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo34Mike Laughlin Jr. Frank CicciLarry Carter
Frank Cicci RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo34Stuart Kirby Frank CicciLarry Carter
Frank Cicci RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo34Steve Grissom Frank CicciLarry Carter
Gerald WittmanFord Taurus93Wayman Wittman Gerald WittmanN/A
GIC-Mixon MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo44Mike Harmon Gregg MixonDave Raney
GIC-Mixon MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo72Rick Markle Gregg MixonN/A
GIC-Mixon MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo72Jimmy Kitchens Gregg MixonN/A
Glenn RacingDodge Intrepid64Carl Long Ana GlennN/A
Havill-Spoerl RacingFord Taurus73Jason Schuler Daryl SpoerlN/A
Havill-Spoerl RacingFord Taurus85Nick Woodward Daryl SpoerlN/A
Havill-Spoerl RacingFord Taurus85Brad Mueller Daryl SpoerlN/A
Havill-Spoerl RacingFord Taurus85Josh Richeson Daryl SpoerlN/A
Henderson MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo75Butch Miller Charlie HendersonN/A
Hispanic Racing TeamChevrolet Monte Carlo09David Green Rudy RodriguezN/A
Hispanic Racing TeamChevrolet Monte Carlo09Roberto Guerrero Rudy RodriguezN/A
Hispanic Racing TeamChevrolet Monte Carlo09Carlos Contreras Rudy RodriguezN/A
Hoff MotorsportsPontiac Grand Prix93Bill Hoff Jeffrey ShuttN/A
Jay Robinson RacingFord Taurus49Kirk Shelmerdine Jay RobinsonJay Robinson
Jay Robinson RacingFord Taurus49Robbie Faggart Jay RobinsonJay Robinson
Jay Robinson RacingFord Taurus49Craig Raudman Jay RobinsonJay Robinson
Jay Robinson RacingFord Taurus49Joe Buford Jay RobinsonJay Robinson
Jay Robinson RacingFord Taurus49David Starr Jay RobinsonJay Robinson
Jay Robinson RacingFord Taurus49Andy Kirby Jay RobinsonJay Robinson
Jay Robinson RacingFord Taurus49Troy Cline Jay RobinsonJay Robinson
Jay Robinson RacingFord Taurus49Nick Woodward Jay RobinsonJay Robinson
Jay Robinson RacingFord Taurus49Dan Pardus ' Jay RobinsonJay Robinson
Jay Robinson RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo49Dan Shaver Jay RobinsonJay Robinson
Jay Robinson RacingFord Taurus49Sammy Potashnick Jay RobinsonJay Robinson
Jay Robinson RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo49Rick Markle Jay RobinsonJay Robinson
Jay Robinson RacingFord Taurus
Chevrolet Monte Carlo 		49Derrike Cope Jay RobinsonJay Robinson
Jim & Judie MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo32Dan Pardus ' Jim GardnerGreg Conner
Joe Bessey MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo6Joe Bessey Joe BesseyN/A
Jimmy CraigChevrolet Monte Carlo86Jeff Fultz
Jimmy Craig		N/A-
Joe Gibbs RacingPontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Monte Carlo		20Coy Gibbs Joe GibbsN/A
John JoseyChevrolet Monte Carlo86Robby Benton John JoseyN/A
Jules BickelFord Taurus62Brian Ross Jules BickelN/A
Ken Schrader RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo07Ken Schrader Ken SchraderN/A
Ken Schrader RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo07Michael Vergers Ken SchraderN/A
KLM MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo79Keith Murt Keith MurtN/A
Lavender RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo08Jody Lavender Joe LavenderN/A
Leik MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo81Dwayne Leik Dwayne LeikN/A
Mac Hill MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo56Richard Mitchell John McNellyN/A
MacDonald MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo55Michael Dokken Marrill MacDonaldN/A
Marsh RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo31Johnny Benson Jr. Ted MarshTed Marsh
Marsh RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo31David Green Ted MarshTed Marsh
Marsh RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo31Tim Fedewa Ted MarshTed Marsh
Marsh RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo31Dave Blaney Ted MarshTed Marsh
Martyn GliddenFord Taurus84Dion Ciccarelli Martyn GliddenN/A
Matrix MotorsportsFord Taurus71Kevin Lepage Kevin LepageRichard Lasater
Means RacingFord Taurus52Brad Teague Jimmy MeansN/A
Means RacingFord Taurus52Jimmy Kitchens Jimmy MeansN/A
Means RacingFord Taurus52Scott Gaylord Jimmy MeansN/A
Means RacingFord Taurus52Phil Bonifield Jimmy MeansN/A
Means RacingFord Taurus52Eric Jones Jimmy MeansN/A
Means RacingFord Taurus52Donnie Neuenberger Jimmy MeansN/A
Means RacingFord Taurus52Ryck Sanders Jimmy MeansN/A
Means RacingFord Taurus52Cam Strader Jimmy MeansN/A
Michael Waltrip RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo99Michael Waltrip Michael WaltripBobby Kennedy
NEMCO MotorsportsPontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Monte Carlo		87Joe Nemechek Joe NemechekBrian Pattie
NEMCO MotorsportsPontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Monte Carlo		87David Reutimann Joe NemechekBrian Pattie
NEMCO MotorsportsPontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Monte Carlo		87Tim Fedewa Joe NemechekBrian Pattie
NEMCO MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Prix		88Jeff Fuller Joe NemechekN/A
NEMCO MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Prix		88David Reutimann Joe NemechekN/A
Norm Benning RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo8Norm Benning Norm BenningN/A
ORTEC RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo96Gus Wasson Julian BurgessN/A
ORTEC RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo96Brad Baker Julian BurgessN/A
ORTEC RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo96Brent Moore Julian BurgessN/A
Phoenix RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Prix		1Jimmy Spencer James FinchMarc Reno
Phoenix RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Prix		1Martin Truex Jr. James FinchMarc Reno
Phoenix RacingPontiac Grand Prix51Joe Ruttman James FinchN/A
Phoenix RacingFord Taurus51Geoff Bodine James FinchN/A
ppc RacingFord Taurus
Pontiac Grand Prix		15Lyndon Amick Harold HollyN/A
Reiser EnterprisesFord Taurus17Matt Kenseth Robbie ReiserN/A
Richard Childress RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo3Dale Earnhardt Jr. Richard ChildressN/A
Richard Childress RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo29Kevin Harvick Richard ChildressN/A
Richard Childress RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo29Jim Sauter Richard ChildressN/A
Richard JarvisChevrolet Monte Carlo64Richard Jarvis Jr. Richard JarvisN/A
Robert Yates RacingFord Taurus98Kasey Kahne ' Robert YatesTommy Morgan
Clyde McLeod
Roush RacingFord Taurus9Jeff Burton Jack RoushBrad Parrott
Roush RacingFord Taurus9Jon Wood Jack RoushBrad Parrott
Sadler Brothers RacingFord Taurus95Steadman Marlin The Sadler BrothersN/A
Sadler Brothers RacingFord Taurus95Jason White The Sadler BrothersN/A
Santerre RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo01Andy Santerre Andy SanterreN/A
SCORE MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo02Hermie Sadler Hermie SadlerN/A
Sellers RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo15Jack Sellers Jack SellersN/A
SKI MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo30Christian Fittipaldi Chris LencheskiN/A
SKI MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo30Chad Chaffin Chris LencheskiN/A
Smith Brothers MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Prix		67C. W. Smith Mike SmithN/A
Stanton Barrett MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo
Ford Taurus		91Stanton Barrett Stanton BarrettN/A
Team RacingPontiac Grand Prix90Phil Bonifield Phil BonifieldN/A
Tennessee Mountain Boys RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo53Butch Jarvis William JarvisN/A
Toby RobertsonChevrolet Monte Carlo13Toby Robertson Toby RobertsonN/A
Tommy Baldwin RacingDodge Intrepid6David Green Tommy Baldwin Jr.N/A
Tommy Baldwin RacingDodge Intrepid6Wally Dallenbach Jr. Tommy Baldwin Jr.N/A
Tommy Baldwin RacingDodge Intrepid6Damon Lusk Tommy Baldwin Jr.N/A
Truex MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo56Martin Truex Jr. Martin Truex Sr.N/A
Truex MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo58Martin Truex Jr. Martin Truex Sr.N/A
Tuttle MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo97P. J. Jones Dexter TuttleN/A
Weber RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo8Brian Weber Brian WeberN/A
Weber RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo8Jeff Spraker Brian WeberN/A
Weber RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo8Larry Gunselman Brian WeberN/A
Weber RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo84Brian Weber Brian WeberN/A
Weber RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo84Larry Gunselman Brian WeberN/A
Weber RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo84Cam Strader Brian WeberN/A
Weber RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo84Shane Hall Brian WeberN/A
Weber RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo84Rick Markle Brian WeberN/A
Weber RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo84Joe Buford Brian WeberN/A
Weber RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo84Jody Lavender Brian WeberN/A
Weber RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo84Jimmy Kitchens Brian WeberN/A
Welliver-Jesel MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo86Mike Laughlin Jr. Wayne JeselClyde McLeod
Wellrich MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo07Regan Smith Ed WhitakerN/A
White MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo22David Ray Boggs Drew WhiteN/A
White MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo22Larry Hollenbeck George WhiteN/A
White MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo22Drew White George WhiteN/A
Young RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo70Ron Young Jerry YoungN/A
Young RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo71Ron Young Jerry YoungN/A

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
  1. #3 - Dale Earnhardt Jr.
  2. #99 - Michael Waltrip
  3. #17 - Matt Kenseth
  4. #57 - Jason Keller
  5. #47 - Shane Hmiel
  6. #10 - Scott Riggs
  7. #24 - Jack Sprague
  8. #71 - Kevin Lepage
  9. #92 - Andy Houston
  10. #48 - Kenny Wallace
Failed to qualify: Dan Pardus, Mike Wallace, C. W. Smith, Mike Harmon, David Ray Boggs

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
  1. #57 - Jason Keller
  2. #60 - Greg Biffle
  3. #7 - Randy LaJoie
  4. #10 - Scott Riggs
  5. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  6. #24 - Jack Sprague
  7. #1 - Jimmy Spencer
  8. #46 - Ashton Lewis
  9. #33 - Tony Raines
  10. #14 - Larry Foyt
Failed to qualify: Cam Strader, Lance Hooper

Sam's Town 300

The Sam's Town 300 was held March 2 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Jeff Burton won the pole. Ricky Hendrick suffered a broken shoulder in a late-race crash with Tony Raines, and would sit out the next six races. Ron Hornaday Jr. would drive the #5 Chevrolet during that time.
Top ten results
  1. #9 - Jeff Burton
  2. #99 - Michael Waltrip
  3. #2 - Johnny Sauter
  4. #71 - Kevin Lepage
  5. #21 - Jeff Green
  6. #24 - Jack Sprague
  7. #7 - Randy LaJoie
  8. #48 - Kenny Wallace
  9. #60 - Greg Biffle
  10. #59 - Stacy Compton
Failed to qualify: Jeff Fuller, Mike Laughlin Jr., A. J. Alsup, Mike Harmon, Dion Ciccarelli

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
  1. #9 - Jeff Burton
  2. #60 - Greg Biffle
  3. #21 - Jeff Green
  4. #57 - Jason Keller
  5. #48 - Kenny Wallace
  6. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  7. #33 - Tony Raines
  8. #92 - Todd Bodine
  9. #24 - Jack Sprague
  10. #59 - Stacy Compton
Failed to qualify: Phil Bonifield, Shane Hall

Channellock 250

The Channellock 250 was held March 23 at Bristol Motor Speedway. 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 Greg Biffle 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 Truck Series race at Martinsville, 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
  1. #21 - Jeff Green
  2. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  3. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  4. #1 - Jimmy Spencer
  5. #60 - Greg Biffle
  6. #48 - Kenny Wallace
  7. #7 - Randy LaJoie
  8. #92 - Todd Bodine
  9. #10 - Scott Riggs
  10. #47 - Shane Hmiel
Failed to qualify: none

O'Reilly 300

The O'Reilly 300 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
  1. #37 - Jeff Purvis*
  2. #24 - Jack Sprague
  3. #87 - Joe Nemechek
  4. #10 - Scott Riggs
  5. #21 - Jeff Green
  6. #29 - Kevin Harvick
  7. #7 - Randy LaJoie
  8. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  9. #17 - Matt Kenseth
  10. #9 - Jeff Burton
Failed to qualify: Dan Pardus, Mike Harmon, Jason Schuler, Dwayne Leik
  • Andy Kirby qualified the #77 but he was replaced in the race by Brad Teague.
  • This was Purvis' final career victory 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
  1. #10 - Scott Riggs
  2. #24 - Jack Sprague
  3. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  4. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  5. #57 - Jason Keller
  6. #7 - Randy LaJoie
  7. #27 - Jamie McMurray
  8. #12 - Kerry Earnhardt
  9. #59 - Stacy Compton
  10. #19 - Tim Sauter
Failed to qualify: none

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
  1. #57 - Jason Keller
  2. #59 - Stacy Compton
  3. #07 - Tim Fedewa
  4. #92 - Todd Bodine
  5. #66 - Casey Mears
  6. #49 - Andy Kirby
  7. #77 - Jimmy Kitchens
  8. #14 - Larry Foyt
  9. #48 - Kenny Wallace
  10. #36 - Hank Parker Jr.
Failed to qualify: Rick Markle
  • Kenny Wallace finished ninth, despite failing to finish due to a blown engine with ten laps to go.

Auto Club 300

The Auto Club 300 was held April 27 at California Speedway. Jack Sprague won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. #10 - Scott Riggs
  2. #21 - Jeff Green
  3. #59 - Stacy Compton
  4. #24 - Jack Sprague
  5. #57 - Jason Keller
  6. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  7. #19 - Tim Sauter
  8. #99 - Michael Waltrip
  9. #7 - Randy LaJoie
  10. #60 - Greg Biffle
Failed to qualify: Jack Sellers

Hardee's 250

The Hardee's 250 was held May 3 at Richmond International Raceway. Jack Sprague won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. #57 - Jason Keller
  2. #46 - Ashton Lewis
  3. #60 - Greg Biffle
  4. #99 - Michael Waltrip
  5. #54 - Kevin Grubb
  6. #36 - Hank Parker Jr.
  7. #40 - Brian Vickers
  8. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  9. #27 - Jamie McMurray
  10. #19 - Tim Sauter
Failed to qualify: Christian Fittipaldi, Ron Young, Toby Robertson, Billy Morris III, Brian Weber
  • Johnny Benson Jr. crashed hard in turn 3 early in the race. He suffered broken ribs, causing him to miss 3 Winston Cup races.
  • Ricky Hendrick returned to driving in this race after his crash at Las Vegas back in March.

Busch 200

The Busch 200 was held May 11 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Shane Hmiel won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. #25-Bobby Hamilton Jr.*
  2. #92-Todd Bodine
  3. #24-Jack Sprague
  4. #47-Shane Hmiel
  5. #18-Mike McLaughlin
  6. #7-Randy LaJoie
  7. #10-Scott Riggs
  8. #36-Hank Parker Jr.
  9. #27-Jamie McMurray
  10. #54-Kevin Grubb
Failed to qualify: none
  • This was Hamilton Jr.'s first career victory.

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 Greg Biffle, 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
  1. #57 - Jason Keller
  2. #10 - Scott Riggs
  3. #26 - Ron Hornaday Jr.
  4. #27 - Jamie McMurray
  5. #7 - Randy LaJoie
  6. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  7. #21 - Jay Sauter
  8. #46 - Ashton Lewis
  9. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  10. #33 - Tony Raines
Failed to qualify: none
  • Mike Johnson qualified the #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
  1. #21 - Jeff Green
  2. #60 - Greg Biffle
  3. #10 - Scott Riggs
  4. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  5. #92 - Todd Bodine
  6. #37 - Kevin Lepage
  7. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  8. #54 - Kevin Grubb
  9. #2 - Jay Sauter*
  10. #24 - Jack Sprague
Failed to qualify: Christian Fittipaldi, Carl Long, Stanton Barrett, Larry Gunselman, Phil Bonifield

MBNA Platinum 200

The MBNA Platinum 200 was held June 1 at Dover International Speedway. Jeff Green won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. #60 - Greg Biffle
  2. #21 - Jeff Green
  3. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  4. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  5. #24 - Jack Sprague
  6. #26 - Ron Hornaday Jr.
  7. #48 - Kenny Wallace
  8. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  9. #7 - Randy LaJoie
  10. #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. Greg Biffle won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. #24 - Jack Sprague
  2. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  3. #60 - Greg Biffle
  4. #21 - Jay Sauter
  5. #57 - Jason Keller
  6. #48 - Kenny Wallace
  7. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  8. #36 - Hank Parker Jr.
  9. #47 - Shane Hmiel
  10. #66 - Casey Mears
Failed to qualify: Jason Schuler, Jeff Fultz, Nick Woodward, Kevin Prince

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
  1. #92 - Todd Bodine
  2. #60 - Greg Biffle
  3. #33 - Tony Raines
  4. #10 - Scott Riggs
  5. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  6. #27 - Jamie McMurray
  7. #12 - Kerry Earnhardt
  8. #5 - Ricky Hendrick
  9. #48 - Kenny Wallace
  10. #63 - Shane Hall
Failed to qualify: Chad Chaffin, Brad Baker, Dwayne Leik, Jeff Fultz, Dion Ciccarelli, Brian Weber, Jason Schuler

GNC Live Well 250

The GNC Live Well 250 was held June 30 at The Milwaukee Mile. Greg Biffle won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. #60 - Greg Biffle
  2. #57 - Jason Keller
  3. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  4. #26 - Ron Hornaday Jr.
  5. #33 - Tony Raines
  6. #63 - Shane Hmiel
  7. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  8. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  9. #19 - Tim Sauter
  10. #7 - Randy LaJoie
Failed to qualify: Brian Ross

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
  1. #87 - Joe Nemechek
  2. #60 - Greg Biffle
  3. #37 - Kevin Lepage
  4. #57 - Jason Keller
  5. #27 - Jamie McMurray
  6. #2 - Johnny Sauter
  7. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  8. #1 - Jimmy Spencer
  9. #54 - Kevin Grubb
  10. #59 - Stacy Compton
Failed to qualify: none

Tropicana Twister 300

The Tropicana Twister 300 was held July 13 at Chicagoland Speedway. Todd Bodine won the pole. Christian Elder and Dan Pardus were involved in large accidents during qualifying. Elder sustained a concussion and a broken collarbone, which effectively ended his racing career while Pardus escaped his crash uninjured.
Top ten results
  1. #2 - Johnny Sauter
  2. #92 - Todd Bodine
  3. #9 - Jeff Burton
  4. #87 - Joe Nemechek
  5. #26 - Ron Hornaday Jr.
  6. #1 - Jimmy Spencer
  7. #21 - Jeff Green
  8. #60 - Greg Biffle
  9. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  10. #57 - Jason Keller
Failed to qualify: Richard Mitchell, Steadman Marlin, Larry Hollenbeck, Dan Pardus, Jason Schuler
  • Mark Green would drive the #38 for the rest of the season after Elder's qualifying accident.

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
  1. #60 - Greg Biffle
  2. #26 - Ron Hornaday Jr.
  3. #54 - Kevin Grubb
  4. #24 - Jack Sprague
  5. #33 - Tony Raines
  6. #57 - Jason Keller
  7. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  8. #27 - Jamie McMurray
  9. #37 - Kevin Lepage
  10. #19 - Tim Sauter
Failed to qualify: Kertus Davis, Drew White

NetZero 250

The NetZero 250 was held July 27 at Pikes Peak International Raceway. Jason Keller won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. #36 - Hank Parker Jr.
  2. #60 - Greg Biffle
  3. #57 - Jason Keller
  4. #26 - Ron Hornaday Jr.
  5. #54 - Kevin Lepage
  6. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  7. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  8. #27 - Jamie McMurray
  9. #46 - Ashton Lewis
  10. #59 - Stacy Compton
Failed to qualify: none

Kroger 200

The Kroger 200 was held August 3 at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Greg Biffle won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. #60 - Greg Biffle
  2. #57 - Jason Keller
  3. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  4. #2 - Johnny Sauter
  5. #22 - Kenny Wallace
  6. #9 - Jon Wood
  7. #5 - Ricky Hendrick
  8. #27 - Jamie McMurray
  9. #33 - Tony Raines
  10. #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
  1. #99 - Michael Waltrip
  2. #9 - Jeff Burton
  3. #21 - Jeff Green
  4. #92 - Todd Bodine
  5. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  6. #10 - Scott Riggs
  7. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  8. #59 - Stacy Compton
  9. #1 - Jimmy Spencer
  10. #98 - Kasey Kahne
Failed to qualify: Richard Mitchell, Michael Vergers, Rick Markle, Steadman Marlin, Keith Murt, Mike Harmon, Brian Ross, Jason Schuler, Wayman Wittman

Food City 250

The Food City 250 was held August 23 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Jason Keller won the pole. This race was marred by a violent practice crash involving Mike Harmon, in which Harmon's car hit the turn 2 entry gate and slammed into the end of the concrete wall, nearly ripping the car completely in half. As the wreckage slid town the track, the car was slammed into by Johnny Sauter. Harmon miraculously walked away from the crash unharmed, and managed to secure a backup car from Larry Gunselman.
Top ten results
  1. #1 - Jimmy Spencer
  2. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  3. #60 - Greg Biffle
  4. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  5. #21 - Jeff Green
  6. #48 - Kenny Wallace
  7. #99 - Michael Waltrip
  8. #33 - Tony Raines
  9. #57 - Jason Keller
  10. #7 - Randy LaJoie
Failed to qualify: Ron Young, Josh Richeson, Kasey Kahne, Tim Bainey Jr., Joe Buford, Butch Jarvis

Gatorade 200

The Gatorade 200 was held August 31 at Darlington Raceway. Greg Biffle won the pole. The race was shortened to 74 laps due to rain.
Top ten results
  1. #9 - Jeff Burton
  2. #57 - Jason Keller
  3. #21 - Jeff Green
  4. #60 - Greg Biffle
  5. #24 - Jack Sprague
  6. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  7. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  8. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  9. #33 - Tony Raines
  10. #10 - Scott Riggs
Failed to qualify: Gus Wasson, Ron Young

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
  1. #8 - Dale Earnhardt Jr.
  2. #27 - Jamie McMurray
  3. #9 - Jeff Burton
  4. #33 - Tony Raines
  5. #57 - Jason Keller
  6. #60 - Greg Biffle
  7. #36 - Hank Parker Jr.
  8. #99 - Michael Waltrip
  9. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  10. #48 - Kenny Wallace
Failed to qualify: Michael Vergers, Brian Vickers, Martin Truex Jr., Shayne Lockhart, Dion Ciccarelli, Chris Fontaine, Ron Young, Josh Richeson, Mike Harmon, Dan Pardus, Butch Miller

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
  1. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  2. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  3. #24 - Jack Sprague
  4. #21 - Jeff Green
  5. #57 - Jason Keller
  6. #1 - Jimmy Spencer
  7. #7 - Randy LaJoie
  8. #19 - Tim Sauter
  9. #48 - Kenny Wallace
  10. #47 - Shane Hmiel
Failed to qualify: Chris Fontaine, Bill Hoff, Richard Mitchell, Donnie Neuenberger
  • This was Wimmer's first career NASCAR Busch Series victory.

Mr. Goodcents 300

The Mr. Goodcents 300 was held September 28 at Kansas Speedway. Michael Waltrip won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. #9 - Jeff Burton
  2. #12 - Kerry Earnhardt
  3. #87 - Joe Nemechek
  4. #60 - Greg Biffle
  5. #33 - Tony Raines
  6. #1 - Jimmy Spencer
  7. #21 - Jeff Green
  8. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  9. #15 - Lyndon Amick
  10. #27 - Jamie McMurray
Failed to qualify: Mike Wallace, Jason Schuler, Steadman Marlin, Ryck Sanders
  • Kevin Grubb qualified the #54 but he was replaced in the race by Tim Fedewa.
  • This race marked the final career start for Ricky Hendrick, as he would retire from driving after this race, citing health reasons. David Green would drive the #5 for the rest of the season.

Little Trees 300

The Little Trees 300 was held October 12 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Michael Waltrip won the pole. The top three finishers were the only cars to finish on the lead lap.
Top ten results
  1. #9 - Jeff Burton
  2. #99 - Michael Waltrip
  3. #87 - Joe Nemechek
  4. #21 - Jeff Green
  5. #5 - David Green
  6. #60 - Greg Biffle
  7. #6 - Wally Dallenbach Jr.
  8. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  9. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  10. #47 - Shane Hmiel
Failed to qualify: Justin Labonte, Brad Baker, Jeff Fultz, Jason White, Carl Long, Chad Chaffin, John Hayden, Larry Gunselman, Brian Weber, Cam Strader, Mike Harmon

Sam's Town 250 Benefitting St. Jude

The Sam's Town 250 Benefitting St. Jude was held October 20 at Memphis Motorsports Park. Greg Biffle 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
  1. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  2. #59 - Stacy Compton
  3. #27 - Jamie McMurray
  4. #36 - Hank Parker Jr.
  5. #12 - Kerry Earnhardt
  6. #19 - Tim Sauter
  7. #26 - Ron Hornaday Jr.
  8. #21 - Jay Sauter
  9. #5 - David Green
  10. #57 - Jason Keller
Failed to qualify: Jason Schuler, Bryan Reffner, John Hayden, Tim Bainey Jr., Mike Harmon, Chris Fontaine, Jody Lavender, Chad Chaffin, Michael Dokken, Dan Pardus, Justin Ashburn, Butch Jarvis

Aaron's 312

The Aaron's 312 was held October 26 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Greg Biffle won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. #27 - Jamie McMurray*
  2. #99 - Michael Waltrip
  3. #18 - Mike McLaughlin
  4. #10 - Scott Riggs
  5. #60 - Greg Biffle
  6. #87 - Joe Nemechek
  7. #57 - Jason Keller
  8. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  9. #46 - Ashton Lewis
  10. #2 - Johnny Sauter
Failed to qualify: David Reutimann, Roberto Guerrero, Lyndon Amick, Hermie Sadler, Justin Labonte, Keith Murt
  • This was McMurray's first career Busch Series victory, coming just two weeks after scoring his first Cup Series victory at Charlotte.

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
  1. #27 - Jamie McMurray
  2. #60 - Greg Biffle*
  3. #7 - Randy LaJoie
  4. #5 - David Green
  5. #59 - Stacy Compton
  6. #21 - Jeff Green*
  7. #99 - Michael Waltrip*
  8. #47 - Shane Hmiel
  9. #48 - Kenny Wallace
  10. #24 - Jack Sprague
Failed to qualify: Justin Labonte, Cam Strader, Jeff Fultz, Dan Pardus, C. W. Smith, Jody Lavender, Clay Dale, Brad Baker -Withdrew
  • Michael Waltrip and Jeff Green were battling for the lead with two laps remaining. In turn three, Waltrip's car got loose and made contact with Green, spinning both cars out, and effectively handing the race victory to McMurray.
  • Biffle's 2nd-place finish extended his points lead to 212 points over Jason Keller, who finished three laps down in 27th.

Bashas' Supermarkets 200

The Bashas' Supermarkets 200 was held November 9 at Phoenix International Raceway. Greg Biffle won the pole. By finishing third in this race, Biffle would mathematically win the 2002 Busch Series championship.
Top ten results
  1. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  2. #59 - Stacy Compton
  3. #60 - Greg Biffle*
  4. #57 - Jason Keller
  5. #5 - David Green
  6. #1 - Jimmy Spencer
  7. #2 - Johnny Sauter
  8. #46 - Ashton Lewis
  9. #6 - Wally Dallenbach Jr.
  10. #12 - Kerry Earnhardt
Failed to qualify: Jimmy Kitchens, Jay Sauter
  • Biffle would lock up the championship by 227 points ahead of Keller. Entering this race, Biffle needed to finish 4th or better to win the championship.

Ford 300

The Ford 300 was held November 16 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Jeff Green won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. #23 - Scott Wimmer
  2. #36 - Hank Parker Jr.
  3. #87 - Joe Nemechek
  4. #60 - Greg Biffle
  5. #25 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  6. #7 - Randy LaJoie
  7. #99 - Michael Waltrip
  8. #1 - Jimmy Spencer
  9. #46 - Ashton Lewis
  10. #21 - Jeff Green
Failed to qualify: Geoff Bodine, Kertus Davis, Stanton Barrett, Bryan Reffner, Mike Wallace, Carlos Contreras, Cam Strader, Mike Harmon, Larry Gunselman, Jimmy Kitchens, Dwayne Leik, Norm Benning

Full Drivers' Championship

Bold – Pole position awarded by time. Italics – Pole position set by owner's points. * – Most laps led. ** - All laps led.
DriverDAYCARLVSDARBRITEXNSHTALCALRCHNHANAZCLTDOVNSHKENMILDAYCHIGTYPPRIRPMCHBRIDARRCHDOVKANCLTMEMATLCARPHOHOM
1Greg Biffle22292517332610*331272*1*321*281214234*6174634*523*44924
2Jason Keller4122429135*1*51*321*13285342410632359255301810727415*4644
3Scott Wimmer131913343214281281116184753261321637279124431*1317114488
4Mike McLaughlin3851262182024614594833398727771417481923181631319204253
5Jack Sprague7669192*2134183261051*161428424141715285333202518421022114206
6Jamie McMurray11152916261972711994163226616512888121132226104131138144147
7Kenny Wallace1012856251191417261212769183528191351861110922221918930244078
8Bobby Hamilton Jr.301611121383223725*1*67323673391712315326143089378292454058
9Stacy Compton20221010361192312271317211317331032311016834211815121621152134042
10Scott Riggs '6434209411912772311204*371530271611*61810341423*393641840174023
11Randy LaJoie123727776179136532936131036171820132410202071738351531664021
12Tony Raines34936711203020253724102127223513185359168941151115192328363804
13Tim Sauter26291722162210327101214192232159123410233320171925811136321436183644
14Hank Parker Jr.35202613331434101368241524841201840161381315157381840443112723540
15Johnny Sauter '17133113515123339222111QL401924126111344223325361615371410207193538
16Shane Hmiel '5364219102619212321419313391963423262439252429281014101120841163416
17Ashton Lewis33815251839372316220820193711381911409373839233512193332925893279
18Ron Hornaday Jr.153812222917143336313742152*410371238262134147162612263268
19Jeff Green2511*531*5239127353124*74176*31103209
20Larry Foyt15102738201625831201931271417382311222328222621264028281721272425283158
21Casey Mears '23231839233823529231715233610201916381525253440123022292723233415123148
22Kerry Earnhardt '41281918282381821331820281618727384312183521312827392315413110273145
23Todd Bodine8830184224022351211126272323712416171343321234393071
24Kevin Grubb4132122416111951032810393530916311303120144335QL29253913382885
25Kevin Lepage842134Wth61814121131595*32361313112413194340372594
26Jimmy Spencer287162442837353238378691*2232663438682454
27Michael Waltrip2262143042358411421*783322*772397
28Ricky Hendrick2721371515302225158152021242272329331727382125
29Shane Hall32DNQ40143127361629242930103531293315204126162923331971
30Brian Vickers '2520371472632283121193837DNQ13392813122111341914
31Jeff Burton1*1**101541303*2131*1*171907
32Mark Green17172833351512QL22412219371620163038281914301896
33Kasey Kahne '3132361830292025251510DNQ1815192732211618211887
34Joe Nemechek43143344113251*41133631773
35Chad Chaffin40324036403439123427DNQ253926342923391940394242DNQ423330291643
36Jay Sauter1530307942113371317368DNQ251525
37Mike WallaceDNQ2527383639311414201819422418DNQ152124DNQ1506
38Mike HarmonDNQ42DNQ3542DNQ413928293437354040342233423241DNQ4334DNQ4041DNQDNQ393639DNQ1321
39Jeff Purvis211823302711315241113281309
40David Green18331438QL4219QL591445421257
41Larry Gunselman1641DNQ3323372531262835353436DNQ33314342DNQ1094
42Brad Teague414243352442424038262828432942242542431066
43Jimmy Kitchens427223440422417362732304141DNQDNQ981
44Lyndon Amick191430412241282520319DNQ960
45Ron YoungDNQ1738211428DNQDNQDNQ32402425293732945
46Stanton BarrettDNQ214320282733242321223442DNQ908
47Butch Miller331521191618323422DNQ31907
48Andy Kirby3738283139QL2963238394123818
49Dan Pardus 'DNQ343323DNQ323425352741DNQ2739DNQ42DNQDNQ780
50Brian Weber2531DNQ36254143DNQ403939332936DNQ40714
51Tim Fedewa33914313625122026654
52Joe Buford433729DNQ3135364130352640649
53Stuart Kirby4333412529173626554
54Derrike Cope3128213238362738551
55Steadman Marlin2429272422DNQ30DNQDNQ515
56Steve Grissom30412229372331502
57Josh Richeson3041434138DNQDNQ33353528495
58Christian Elder3637383143432629QL455
59Brad Baker411723DNQ23DNQ17Wth452
60Dale Earnhardt Jr.1*361*425
61Coy Gibbs4114272130416
621479405
63David Reutimann16QL12DNQ1543399
64Kevin Harvick2463037376
65Martin Truex Jr.2917DNQ2523370
66Hermie Sadler30402129DNQ3329368
67Kertus Davis2632DNQ312441DNQ353
68Andy Houston91724346
69Chad Little142421312
70Elton Sawyer222022297
71Troy Cline242321285
72Richard Mitchell3534DNQDNQ23DNQ32280
73Phil BonifieldDNQ3035DNQ43424343270
74Ken Alexander33352931268
75Jason White43282237DNQ262
76Bruce Bechtel26403632250
77Matt Kenseth339439245
78Jason SchulerDNQ36DNQDNQ39DNQ373642DNQDNQDNQ245
79Dwayne Leik40DNQDNQ244037DNQ229
80Lowell Bennett412126225
81Bill Hoff4335423641DNQ224
82Dion CiccarelliDNQ403531DNQDNQ37223
83Jeff Fultz292642DNQDNQDNQDNQ198
84Kelly Denton1627QL197
85Joe Bessey2518197
86C. W. SmithDNQ1430DNQ194
87Dana White273841171
88Jon Wood6150
89Nick Woodward30DNQ31143
90Daniel Johnson404037138
91Jeff Spraker393924137
92Damon Lusk4222134
93Eric Jones4326119
94Robbie Faggart3534119
95Richard Jarvis Jr.3440104
96Andy Santerre3836104
97Jerry Nadeau20103
98Ken Schrader393798
99Rick MarkleDNQ384239DNQ95
100Lance HooperDNQ2394
101Dan Shaver354392
102Christian FittipaldiDNQDNQ3543QL92
103Mike Laughlin Jr.DNQ2685
104DNQ2685
105Jeff Fuller42DNQ4080
106Clay Dale28DNQ79
107Jim Sauter2976
108Bryan Reffner29DNQDNQ76
109Sammy PotashnickQL30QL73
110Kirk Shelmerdine3170
111Craig Raudman3267
112David Starr3364
113John HaydenDNQDNQ3364
114Dave Blaney3563
115P. J. Jones3558
116Mike Johnson37QL52
117Carl Edwards3849
118Regan Smith3946
119Scott Gaylord4043
120Robby Benton4043
121Brent Glastetter4140
122Austin Cameron4237
123Johnny Benson4334
124Brad Mueller4334
125Brent Moore4334
126Joe Ruttman36
127Gus Wasson43DNQ
128David Ray BoggsDNQ
129Cam StraderDNQDNQDNQDNQ
130A. J. AlsupDNQ
131Jack SellersDNQ
132Toby RobertsonDNQ
133Billy Morris IIIDNQ
134Carl LongDNQDNQ
135Kevin PrinceDNQ
136Brian RossDNQDNQ
137Larry HollenbeckDNQ
138Drew WhiteDNQ
139Wayman WittmanDNQ
140Michael VergersDNQDNQ
141Keith MurtDNQDNQ
142Butch JarvisDNQDNQ
143Tim Bainey Jr.DNQDNQ
144Shayne LockhartDNQ
145Chris FontaineDNQDNQDNQ
146Ryck SandersDNQ
147Justin LabonteDNQDNQDNQ
148Michael DokkenDNQ
149Justin AshburnDNQ
150Jody LavenderDNQDNQ
151Roberto GuerreroDNQ
152Geoff BodineDNQ
153Carlos ContrerasDNQ
154Norm BenningDNQ
155Mike ChaseQL
DriverDAYCARLVSDARBRITEXNSHTALCALRCHNHANAZCLTDOVNSHKENMILDAYCHIGTYPPRIRPMCHBRIDARRCHDOVKANCLTMEMATLCARPHOHOM

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