2003 Checker Auto Parts 500
NASCAR Cup Series Race 34 of 36
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$3,515,336Race Date:Apr 30, 2026Phoenix Raceway
Margin of Victory:.735 SecondsRace Duration:3Hr 19Min 11Sec.Avondale, Arizona
Lead Changes:10Average Speed:93.984 MPH1 Mile Paved Oval
No. of Cars:43No. of Cautions:10 For 66 Laps

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. D. Earnhardt, Jr.Driver: Ryan Newman R. NewmanChevrolet:9
Car No.:#8 ChevroletCar No.:#12 DodgeDodge:0
Team:Dale Earnhardt Inc.Team:Team PenskeFord:0
Crew Chief:Tony Eury, Sr.Crew Chief:Matt BorlandPontiac:0
Laps Led:87 of 312Pole Speed:133.675 MPH
Official 2003 Checker Auto Parts 500 Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorStatusMfgPointsLapsLed
1118 Dale Earnhardt, Jr.Dale Earnhardt, Jr.BudweiserRunning18031287
2348 Jimmie JohnsonJimmie JohnsonLowe'sRunning17531284
3112 Ryan NewmanRyan NewmanAlltelRunning17031241
4797 Kurt BuschKurt BuschRubbermaidRunning17031298
51715 Michael WaltripMichael WaltripNAPA Auto PartsRunning1553120
63717 Matt KensethMatt KensethDeWalt Power ToolsRunning1503120
7424 Jeff GordonJeff GordonDuPontRunning1463120
82799 Jeff BurtonJeff BurtonCitgoRunning1423120
92822 Scott WimmerScott WimmerCaterpillarRunning1383120
10126 Mark MartinMark MartinViagraRunning1343120
111540 Sterling MarlinSterling MarlinCoors LightRunning1303120
122242 Jamie McMurray (R)Jamie McMurrayHavolineRunning1273120
13225 Brian VickersBrian VickersUAW / DelphiRunning1243120
14189 Bill ElliottBill ElliottDodge Dealers / UAWRunning1213120
152516 Greg Biffle (R)Greg BiffleGraingerRunning1183120
16331 John AndrettiJohn AndrettiPennzoilRunning1153120
173021 Ricky RuddRicky RuddMotorcraft Quality PartsRunning1123120
18620 Tony StewartTony StewartThe Home DepotRunning1093120
194174 Tony Raines (R)Tony RainesStaff AmericaRunning1063120
201438 Elliott SadlerElliott SadlerPedigreeRunning1033120
213510 Johnny Benson, Jr.Johnny Benson, Jr.ValvolineRunning1003120
222154 Todd BodineTodd BodineNational GuardRunning973120
23434 Kevin LepageKevin LepageKodak Perfect TouchRunning993121
24877 Dave BlaneyDave BlaneyJasper Engines & TransmissionsRunning913120
252623 Kenny WallaceKenny WallaceStacker 2Running883120
26239 Mike WallaceMike WallaceMiccosukee Resorts & Gaming Running853120
273449 Ken SchraderKen SchraderBAM RacingRunning823120
283214 Larry Foyt (R)Larry FoytHarrah'sRunning793120
293988 Dale JarrettDale JarrettUPSRunning763120
30195 Terry LabonteTerry LabonteKellogg's / Got Milk?Running733100
311001 Joe NemechekJoe NemechekU.S. ArmyRunning703100
323131 Robby GordonRobby GordonCingular WirelessRunning673100
3352 Rusty WallaceRusty WallaceMiller LiteRunning643050
341329 Kevin HarvickKevin HarvickGM Goodwrench ServiceRunning612970
353645 Kyle PettyKyle PettyGeorgia PacificEngine582800
362418 Bobby LabonteBobby LabonteInterstate BatteriesRunning552670
374243 Jeff GreenJeff GreenCheeriosEngine522660
383832 Ricky CravenRicky CravenTideAccident542071
394030 Steve ParkSteve ParkAmerica OnlineAccident462060
40297 Jimmy SpencerJimmy SpencerSirius Satellite RadioAccident01670
41200 Ward BurtonWard BurtonNetZero HiSpeedAccident401670
42941 Casey Mears (R)Casey MearsTargetEngine371170
431619 Jeremy MayfieldJeremy MayfieldDodge DealersEngine34320

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