2000 Pennzoil 400

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Date November 12, 2000 (2000-November-12) Location Homestead Miami Speedway (Homestead, Florida) Course Permanent racing facility 1.5 mi (2.4 km) Distance 267 laps, 400.5 mi (644.52 km) Weather Warm with temperatures reaching up to 80.6 °F (27.0 °C); wind speeds up to 7 miles per hour (11 km/h) Average speed 127.48 miles per hour (205.16 km/h)

The 2000 Pennzoil 400 was a NASCAR Winston Cup event that occurred on November 12, 2000. The race is known for Bobby Labonte clinching his first Winston Cup title. Tony Stewart won the race, leading 166 of the 267 laps run. Steve Park was on the Pole. This event was the 2nd Winston Cup event that was covered on NBC.

Lasting for three hours and eight minutes, the race would be slowed down four times for a duration of 25 laps; or 9% of the total race. The average green flag duration was slightly more than 48 laps. Six drivers were involved in terminal crashes; including last-place finisher Scott Pruett. Eight drivers failed to qualify for this race; including Kyle Petty. Morgan Shepherd withdrew from the race even though he had a good chance of qualifying.

Timeline

Start of race: Steve Park started the race as the pole position driver

Lap 10: Jimmy Spencer took over the lead from Steve Park; ultimately losing it to Ricky Rudd on lap 25

Lap 23: Andy Houston and Scott Pruett were jointly involved in a terminal crash; forcing them out of the race

Lap 26: Caution flag due to Scott Pruett and Andy Houston's accident; green flag racing resumed on lap 31

Lap 28: Jeremy Mayfield took over the lead from Elliot Sadler before losing it to Tony Stewart on lap 53

Lap 31: Ward Burton, Mike Bliss and Geoffrey Bodine were jointly involved in a terminal crash; knocking them out the event prematurely

Lap 33: Caution flag due to a four-car accident; green flag racing resumed on lap 39

Lap 53: Tony Stewart took over the lead from Jeremy Mayfield before losing it to Ricky Rudd on lap 91

Lap 58: Stacy Compton's vehicle suffered from a terminal crash; ending his weekend on the track

Lap 78: John Andretti's vehicle developed major engine issues

Lap 94: The handling on Darrell Waltrip's vehicle became problematic; ending his day on the track

Lap 97: Tony Stewart took over the lead from Ricky Rudd before losing it back to Ricky Rudd on lap 149

Lap 153: Ricky Rudd took over the lead from Bobby Labonte before losing it to Tony Stewart on lap 184

Lap 184: Tony Stewart took over the lead from Ricky Rudd before losing it back to Ricky Rudd on lap 211

Lap 210: Caution due to debris; green flag racing resumed on lap 218

Lap 219: Tony Stewart took over the lead from Ricky Rudd; dominating the remainder of the race

Lap 224: Caution due to debris; green flag racing resumed on lap 226

Finish: Tony Stewart won the race after two accidents and two cautions for debris

References

2000 Pennzoil 400 Wikipedia

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