Date September 5, 1999 (1999-September-05) Official name The 50th Pepsi Southern 500 Course Permanent racing facility1.366 mi (2.198 km) Distance 270 laps, 368.82 mi (593.558 km) Scheduled Distance 367 laps, 501.322 mi (806.800 km) | ||
The 1999 The 50th Pepsi Southern 500, the 50th running of the event, was a NASCAR Winston Cup Series race held on September 5, 1999 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington County, South Carolina. Contested at 270 laps – shortened from 367 laps due to rain – on the 1.366 mile (2.198 km) speedway, it was the 24th race of the 1999 NASCAR Winston Cup Series season. Jeff Burton of Roush Racing won the race.
Kenny Irwin, Jr. would earn his final pole position while qualifying for this event.
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