1997 Birmingham 500K
O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race 11 of 30
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$481,500Race Date:Apr 30, 2026Talladega Superspeedway
Margin of Victory:.100 SecondsRace Duration:1Hr 50Min 32Sec.Lincoln, Alabama
Lead Changes:11 Among / 8 DriversAverage Speed:168.937 MPH2.66 Mile Paved Tri-Oval
No. of Cars:42No. of Cautions:1 For 7 Laps

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Mark Martin M. MartinDriver: Joe Nemechek J. NemechekFord:9
Car No.:#60 FordCar No.:#87 ChevroletChevrolet:0
Team:Roush RacingTeam:NEMCO MotorsportsPontiac:0
Crew Chief:Bobby LeslieCrew Chief: 
Laps Led:62 of 117Pole Speed:193.517 MPH
Official 1997 Birmingham 500K Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorStatusMfgPointsLapsLed
12360 Mark MartinMark MartinWinn-DixieRunning18011762
2123 Steve Park (R)Steve ParkAC DelcoRunning1701176
398 Jeff GreenJeff GreenDiamond Ridge MotorsportsRunning1651170
42449 Kyle PettyKyle PettyN.W.O.Running1601170
52833 Tim FedewaTim FedewaKleenexRunning1551170
624 Tim Steele (R)Tim SteeleHS Die & EngineeringRunning1501172
72017 Matt Kenseth (R)Matt KensethKraft SinglesRunning1461170
8436 Todd BodineTodd BodineStanleyRunning1421176
92594 Ron Barfield, Jr.Ron Barfield, Jr.New Holland TractorsRunning1381170
10664 Dick TrickleDick TrickleDura LubeRunning1341172
111457 Jason KellerJason KellerSlim JimRunning1301170
121874 Randy LaJoieRandy LaJoieFinaRunning1271170
131588 Kevin LepageKevin LepageHypeRunning1241170
141621 Michael WaltripMichael WaltripBand-AidRunning12111714
151072 Mike DillonMike DillonDetroit GasketRunning1181170
16729 Elliott SadlerElliott SadlerPhillips 66Running1151160
17863 Tracy LeslieTracy LeslieLysolRunning1121161
183092 Sterling MarlinSterling MarlinRacing MilestonesRunning1091160
19191 Hermie SadlerHermie SadlerDeWalt ToolsRunning1061160
202696 Stevie ReevesStevie ReevesBig A Auto PartsRunning1031160
213320 Jimmy SpencerJimmy SpencerZippoRunning1001160
223185 Shane HallShane HallBama JelliesRunning971150
23277 Mike WallaceMike WallaceClabber Girl Baking PowderRunning941150
241737 Mark GreenMark GreenTimber WolfRunning911150
252270 Dale Fischlein (R)Dale FischleinSTGRunning881150
263647 Jeff FullerJeff FullerSunocoRunning851150
273597 Doug Reid (R)Doug ReidMedPartnersRunning821140
28326 Joe BesseyJoe BesseyPower TeamRunning791140
294089 Johnny Chapman (R)Johnny ChapmanSherwin-WilliamsRunning761140
304277 Jeff McClure (R)Jeff McClureLear Corporation / UAWRunning01120
313816 Mark DayMark Day31-W InsulationRunning701120
324148 Randy PorterRandy PorterUnifirst UniformsRunning671110
332999 Glenn Allen, Jr.Glenn Allen, Jr.Luxaire Heating & Air ConditioningRunning64840
343945 Greg SacksGreg SacksHunters SpecialtiesEngine61750
35534 Mike McLaughlinMike McLaughlinRoyal Oak CharcoalRunning58570
36219 Ted MusgraveTed MusgraveTrack GearTransmission55490
373743 Dennis SetzerDennis SetzerLance SnacksHandling52460
381100 Buckshot JonesBuckshot JonesAquafreshHandling49460
39310 Phil ParsonsPhil ParsonsChannellockEngine463524
403411 Jimmy Foster (R)Jimmy FosterOutdoor Life / SpeedvisionAccident4390
41187 Joe NemechekJoe NemechekBellSouth MobilityAccident4080
421338 Elton SawyerElton SawyerBarbasolAccident3780

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