2008 Checker Auto Parts 500 Presented by Pennzoil
NASCAR Cup Series Race 35 of 36
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$4,331,086Race Date:Apr 30, 2026Phoenix Raceway
Margin of Victory:.295 SecondsRace Duration:3Hr 12Min 1Sec.Avondale, Arizona
Lead Changes:9Average Speed:97.804 MPH1 Mile Paved Oval
No. of Cars:43No. of Cautions:10 For 55 Laps

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Jimmie Johnson J. JohnsonDriver: Jimmie Johnson J. JohnsonChevrolet:9
Car No.:#48 ChevroletCar No.:#48 ChevroletDodge:0
Team:Hendrick MotorsportsTeam:Hendrick MotorsportsFord:0
Crew Chief:Chad KnausCrew Chief:Chad KnausToyota:0
Laps Led:217 of 313Pole Speed:134.725 MPH
Official 2008 Checker Auto Parts 500 Presented by Pennzoil Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorStatusMfgPointsLapsLed
1148 Jimmie JohnsonJimmie JohnsonLowe'sRunning195313217
232 Kurt BuschKurt BuschMiller LiteRunning17531360
3226 Jamie McMurrayJamie McMurrayIrwin Industrial ToolsRunning17031328
41599 Carl EdwardsCarl EdwardsOffice DepotRunning1603130
5811 Denny HamlinDenny HamlinFedEx GroundRunning1553130
6588 Dale Earnhardt, Jr.Dale Earnhardt, Jr.AMP Energy / National GuardRunning1503130
71929 Kevin HarvickKevin HarvickShell / PennzoilRunning1463130
81418 Kyle BuschKyle BuschPedigree Dog FoodRunning1423130
92431 Jeff BurtonJeff BurtonAT&T MobilityRunning1383130
10306 David RaganDavid RaganAAA InsuranceRunning1343130
113116 Greg BiffleGreg Biffle3M / American Red CrossRunning1353137
122807 Clint BowyerClint BowyerJack Daniel'sRunning1273130
13119 Kasey KahneKasey KahneBudweiserRunning1243130
14108 Mark MartinMark MartinU.S. ArmyRunning1213130
153417 Matt KensethMatt KensethDeWalt Power ToolsRunning1183130
161310 AJ AllmendingerAJ AllmendingerMcDonald'sRunning1153130
172642 Juan Pablo MontoyaJuan Pablo MontoyaTexaco / HavolineRunning1123130
181847 Marcos Ambrose (R)Marcos AmbroseLittle Debbie SnacksRunning1093130
194143 Bobby LabonteBobby LabonteCheerios / Betty CrockerRunning1063120
202322 Dave BlaneyDave BlaneyBad Boy MowersRunning1033120
214028 Travis KvapilTravis KvapilAll SportRunning1003120
222920 Tony StewartTony StewartThe Home DepotRunning973120
232101 Regan Smith (R)Regan SmithDEI / Principal Financial GroupRunning943120
242555 Michael WaltripMichael WaltripNAPA Auto PartsRunning913110
25444 David ReutimannDavid ReutimannUPSRunning883110
26915 Paul MenardPaul MenardMenards / PeakRunning853110
273296 Ken SchraderKen SchraderDLP HDTVRunning823110
28277 Robby GordonRobby GordonJim Beam / Operation HomefrontRunning793110
293921 Bill ElliottBill ElliottLittle Debbie Snack CakesRunning763110
302219 Elliott SadlerElliott SadlerSiemensRunning733100
311241 Reed SorensonReed SorensonTarget / AMP Energy DrinkRunning703090
323709 Sterling MarlinSterling MarlinMiccosukee Resorts & GamingRunning673090
333377 Sam Hornish, Jr. (R)Sam Hornish, Jr.Mobil 1Running643080
34612 Ryan NewmanRyan NewmanAlltelRunning613020
354238 David GillilandDavid GillilandDigital TV TransitionRunning582980
36165 Casey MearsCasey MearsCheez-It / CarquestAccident552780
374370 Johnny SauterJohnny SauterHaas AutomationAccident522740
381766 Scott RiggsScott RiggsState Water HeatersAccident492710
393545 Kyle PettyKyle PettyWells FargoAccident462700
403884 Scott SpeedScott SpeedRed BullAccident482691
41724 Jeff GordonJeff GordonDuPontEngine402660
423683 Brian VickersBrian VickersRed BullAccident37290
43201 Martin Truex, Jr.Martin Truex, Jr.Bass Pro Shops / Tracker BoatsOverheating34270

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