1997 Hardees 250
O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race 3 of 30
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$299,818Race Date:Apr 30, 2026Richmond Raceway
Margin of Victory:1.060 SecondsRace Duration:2Hr 10Min 8Sec.Richmond, Virginia
Lead Changes:17 Among / 6 DriversAverage Speed:86.450 MPH.750 Mile D-Shaped Oval
No. of Cars:43No. of Cautions:7 For 54 Laps

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Mark Martin M. MartinDriver: Randy LaJoie R. LaJoieFord:9
Car No.:#60 FordCar No.:#74 ChevroletChevrolet:0
Team:Roush RacingTeam:BACE MotorsportsPontiac:0
Crew Chief:Bobby LeslieCrew Chief:Steve Bird 
Laps Led:2 of 250Pole Speed:Qualifying Canceled Due to Inclement Weather
Official 1997 Hardees 250 Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorStatusMfgPointsLapsLed
11860 Mark MartinMark MartinWinn-DixieRunning1802502
2338 Jeff GreenJeff GreenDiamond Ridge MotorsportsRunning1702500
323 Steve Park (R)Steve ParkAC DelcoRunning1652502
4610 Phil ParsonsPhil ParsonsChannellockRunning1602500
5457 Jason KellerJason KellerSlim JimRunning15525026
6419 Jeff BurtonJeff BurtonTrack GearRunning150250179
73036 Todd BodineTodd BodineStanleyRunning1462490
8174 Randy LaJoieRandy LaJoieFinaRunning14224935
93194 Ron Barfield, Jr.Ron Barfield, Jr.New Holland TractorsRunning1382490
101444 Bobby LabonteBobby LabonteShell OilRunning1342480
111938 Elton SawyerElton SawyerBarbasolRunning1302480
123137 Mark GreenMark GreenTimber WolfRunning1272480
132200 Buckshot JonesBuckshot JonesAquafreshRunning1242480
142172 Mike DillonMike DillonDetroit GasketRunning1212480
152420 Ed Spencer IIIEd Spencer IIIMotor VenturesRunning1182480
16121 Hermie SadlerHermie SadlerDeWalt ToolsRunning1152476
174013 Ted ChristopherTed ChristopherLesCare KitchensRunning1122470
184333 Tim FedewaTim FedewaKleenexRunning1092470
193880 Mark Krogh (R)Mark KroghClearwater Forest IndustriesRunning1062470
203956 Jeff Krogh (R)Jeff KroghClearwater Forest IndustriesRunning1032470
213689 Johnny Chapman (R)Johnny ChapmanSherwin-WilliamsRunning1002470
22266 Joe BesseyJoe BesseyPower TeamRunning972470
231388 Kevin LepageKevin LepageHypeRunning942460
241740 Doug HeveronDoug HeveronMHCO USARunning912460
251199 Glenn Allen, Jr.Glenn Allen, Jr.Luxaire Heating & Air ConditioningRunning882460
262029 Elliott SadlerElliott SadlerDiamond Ridge RacingRunning852460
27734 Mike McLaughlinMike McLaughlinRoyal Oak CharcoalRunning822450
28381 Stanton Barrett (R)Stanton BarrettMemorexRunning792410
293217 Tim Bender (R)Tim BenderKraft SinglesRunning762400
302745 Greg SacksGreg SacksHunters SpecialtiesRunning732390
311643 Rodney CombsRodney CombsLance SnacksRunning702260
32864 Dick TrickleDick TrickleDura LubeEngine672230
332348 Randy PorterRandy PorterUnifirst UniformsRunning642220
3454 Jeff PurvisJeff PurvisPhoenix Construction612010
351547 Jeff FullerJeff FullerSunocoEngine581930
362996 Stevie ReevesStevie ReevesBig A Auto PartsAccident551900
374297 Doug Reid (R)Doug ReidMedPartnersAccident521890
383473 Brandon ButlerBrandon ButlerAshland Ford-MercuryAccident491820
393561 Mike OlsenMike OlsenLittle TreesRunning461810
40963 Tracy LeslieTracy LeslieLysolAccident431680
412811 Jimmy Foster (R)Jimmy FosterSpeedvision / Outdoor Life401630
422585 Shane HallShane HallLuck's / Bama FoodsAccident371560
43105 Terry LabonteTerry LabonteAlka-Seltzer / BayerEngine34110

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