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2004 NASCAR Busch Series

The 55th NASCAR Busch Series season began on February 14 and ended on November 20. Martin Truex, Jr. of Chance 2 Motorsports won the championship.

Contents

Drivers' Championship

(key) Bold – Pole position awarded by time. Italics – Pole position set by 2004 Owner's points. * – Led Laps.

Hershey's Kisses 300

The Hershey's Kisses 300 started February 14 but was postponed to February 16 due to rain. The race was held at Daytona International Speedway. Martin Truex, Jr. won the pole. This was the first of NASCAR's top national touring series races to be broadcast in high definition.

Top ten results

  1. 8-Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
  2. 27-Johnny Sauter
  3. 55-Robby Gordon
  4. 21-Kevin Harvick
  5. 17-Matt Kenseth
  6. 32-David Stremme
  7. 2-Ron Hornaday
  8. 00-Jason Leffler
  9. 22-Jason Keller
  10. 37-David Green

Failed to qualify: Mike Harmon (#24), David Keith (#95), Stanton Barrett (#91), Kevin Conway (#51), Stan Boyd (#57), Regan Smith (#56), Kim Crosby (#28), Robby Benton (#39), Mark Martin (#9), Brian Conz (#05), Norm Benning (#84)

Goody's Headache Powder 200

The Goody's Headache Powder 200 was held February 21 at North Carolina Speedway. Johnny Benson won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 30-Jamie McMurray
  2. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
  3. 21-Kevin Harvick
  4. 99-Michael Waltrip
  5. 37-David Green
  6. 27-Johnny Sauter
  7. 5-Kyle Busch
  8. 25-Bobby Hamilton, Jr.
  9. 1-Johnny Benson
  10. 2-Ron Hornaday

Failed to qualify: Kenny Wallace (#23)*, Shane Sieg (#51), Eddie Beahr (#94), Paul Wolfe (#6), Jerry Reary (#41)

  • This was McMurray's 4th consecutive Busch series victory at North Carolina Speedway.
  • Kenny Wallace drove Stanton Barrett's #91 car for the race after failing to qualify.

    • Sam's Town 300

    The Sam's Town 300 was held March 6 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mike Bliss won the pole. Johnny Sauter, who finished in 16th suffered a 25-point penalty after the race for cursing in his on-air interview.

    Top ten results

    1. 21-Kevin Harvick
    2. 38-Kasey Kahne
    3. 32-David Stremme
    4. 99-Michael Waltrip
    5. 25-Bobby Hamilton, Jr.
    6. 9-Matt Kenseth
    7. 12-Tim Fedewa
    8. 22-Jason Keller
    9. 87-Joe Nemechek
    10. 60-Greg Biffle

    Failed to qualify: Andy Ponstein (#39), David Starr (#50), Larry Gunselman (#72), Damon Lusk (#74), Bruce Bechtel (#52), Randy Briggs (#85)

    Diamond Hill Plywood 200

    The Diamond Hill Plywood 200 was held March 20 at Darlington Raceway. Kyle Busch won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 60-Greg Biffle
    2. 9-Jeff Burton
    3. 37-David Green
    4. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    5. 32-David Stremme
    6. 1-Johnny Benson
    7. 55-Robby Gordon
    8. 99-Michael Waltrip
    9. 14-Casey Atwood
    10. 20-Mike Bliss

    Failed to qualify: Eddie Beahr (#94), Norm Benning (#84)

    Sharpie Professional 250

    The Sharpie Professional 250 was held March 27 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Greg Biffle won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    2. 21-Kevin Harvick
    3. 5-Kyle Busch
    4. 60-Greg Biffle
    5. 37-David Green
    6. 74-Tony Raines
    7. 99-Michael Waltrip
    8. 22-Jason Keller
    9. 2-Ron Hornaday
    10. 4-Mike Wallace
  • This was Truex's first career victory.

    • Failed to qualify: Justin Ashburn (#16), Butch Jarvis (#53), Mike Potter (#0)

    O'Reilly 300

    The O'Reilly 300 was held April 3 at Texas Motor Speedway. Kyle Busch won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 17-Matt Kenseth
    2. 5-Kyle Busch
    3. 55-Robby Gordon
    4. 1-Johnny Benson
    5. 25-Bobby Hamilton, Jr.
    6. 00-Jason Leffler
    7. 87-Joe Nemechek
    8. 37-David Green
    9. 9-Jeff Burton
    10. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.

    Failed to qualify: Stan Boyd (#51), Brad Teague (#39), Blake Mallory (#0), Donnie Neuenberger (#77), Justin Ashburn (#16), Bruce Bechtel (#52)

    Pepsi 300

    The Pepsi 300 was held April 10 at Nashville Superspeedway. Martin Truex, Jr. won the pole. Michael Waltrip won the race after Robby Gordon, Johnny Benson, Clint Bowyer, and Kyle Busch tangled on the backstretch while battling for the lead.

    Top ten results

    1. 99-Michael Waltrip
    2. 27-Johnny Sauter
    3. 38-Kasey Kahne
    4. 21-Clint Bowyer
    5. 55-Robby Gordon
    6. 5-Kyle Busch
    7. 1-Johnny Benson
    8. 20-Mike Bliss
    9. 22-Jason Leffler
    10. 37-David Green

    Failed to qualify: Shane Wallace (#63), Stan Boyd (#51), Justin Ashburn (#16), Chad Chaffin (#77), Mike Harmon (#24), Greg Sacks (#0), Morgan Shepherd (#89), Jimmy Kitchens (#97), Eddie Beahr (#94), Norm Benning (#84), Brad Baker (#85)

    Aaron's 312

    The Aaron's 312 was held April 24 at Talladega Superspeedway. Clint Bowyer won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    2. 81-Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
    3. 2-Ron Hornaday
    4. 5-Kyle Busch
    5. 00-Jason Leffler
    6. 23-Kenny Wallace
    7. 55-Robby Gordon
    8. 99-Michael Waltrip
    9. 37-David Green
    10. 87-Joe Nemechek

    Failed to qualify: Gus Wasson (#0), Robby Benton (#03)

    Stater Brothers 300 Presented by Gatorade

    The Stater Brothers 300 Presented by Gatorade was held May 1 at California Speedway. Jason Leffler won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 60-Greg Biffle
    2. 29-Tony Stewart
    3. 59-Stacy Compton
    4. 17-Matt Kenseth
    5. 38-Kasey Kahne
    6. 99-Michael Waltrip
    7. 5-Kyle Busch
    8. 21-Kevin Harvick
    9. 23-Kenny Wallace
    10. 25-Bobby Hamilton Jr.

    Failed to qualify: Johnny Borneman III (#35), David Starr (#50), Bruce Bechtel (#57), Stanton Barrett (#91)

    Charter 250

    The Charter 250 was held May 8 at Gateway International Raceway. Martin Truex, Jr. won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    2. 2-Ron Hornaday
    3. 22-Jason Keller
    4. 25-Bobby Hamilton, Jr.
    5. 5-Kyle Busch
    6. 00-Jason Leffler
    7. 60-Greg Biffle
    8. 32-David Stremme
    9. 12-Tim Fedewa
    10. 55-Robby Gordon

    Failed to qualify: Clint Vahsholtz (#90), Brad Teague (#53), Shane Wallace (#63), Dion Ciccarelli (#84), Randy Briggs (#85)

    Funai 250

    The Funai 250 was held May 14 at Richmond International Raceway. Kyle Busch won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 5-Kyle Busch
    2. 60-Greg Biffle
    3. 21-Kevin Harvick
    4. 25-Bobby Hamilton, Jr.
    5. 22-Jason Keller
    6. 37-David Green
    7. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    8. 20-Mike Bliss
    9. 23-Kenny Wallace
    10. 38-Kasey Kahne
  • This was Busch's first career victory.

    • Failed to qualify: Eddie Beahr (#94), Chad Beahr (#90)

    Goulds Pumps/ITT Industries 200

    The Goulds Pumps/ITT Industries 200 was held May 23 at Nazareth Speedway. Kyle Busch won the pole. This was the last race at Nazareth. Jason Rudd, who finished 42nd, suffered a 25-point penalty for unknown reasons.

    Top ten results

    1. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    2. 25-Bobby Hamilton, Jr.
    3. 37-David Green
    4. 22-Jason Keller
    5. 32-David Stremme
    6. 14-Casey Atwood
    7. 00-Jason Leffler
    8. 99-Michael Waltrip
    9. 23-Kenny Wallace
    10. 5-Kyle Busch

    Failed to qualify: none

    Carquest Auto Parts 300

    The Carquest Auto Parts 300 was held May 29 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Greg Biffle won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 5-Kyle Busch
    2. 1-Jamie McMurray
    3. 21-Kevin Harvick
    4. 00-Jason Leffler
    5. 29-Tony Stewart
    6. 60-Greg Biffle
    7. 2-Ron Hornaday
    8. 32-David Stremme
    9. 23-Kenny Wallace
    10. 46-Ashton Lewis

    Failed to qualify: Regan Smith (#56), J. J. Yeley (#18)

    MBNA America 200

    The MBNA America 200 was held June 5-june 7 at Dover International Speedway. David Green won the pole. Ron Hornaday Jr., who finished 29th, suffered a 25-point penalty for cursing in a radio interview during the race

    Top ten results

    1. 60-Greg Biffle
    2. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    3. 37-David Green
    4. 25-Bobby Hamilton, Jr.
    5. 5-Kyle Busch
    6. 21-Kevin Harvick
    7. 38-Kasey Kahne
    8. 1-Jamie McMurray
    9. 12-Tim Fedewa
    10. 27-Johnny Sauter

    Failed to qualify: Dion Ciccarelli (#84)

    Federated Auto Parts 300

    The Federated Auto Parts 300 was held June 12 at Nashville Superspeedway. Martin Truex, Jr. won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 00-Jason Leffler
    2. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    3. 21-Clint Bowyer
    4. 20-Mike Bliss
    5. 2-Ron Hornaday
    6. 38-Kasey Kahne
    7. 14-Casey Atwood
    8. 18-J. J. Yeley
    9. 46-Ashton Lewis
    10. 59-Stacy Compton
  • This was Leffler's first career victory.

    • Failed to qualify: Justin Ashburn (#16), Joe Buford (#53), Steven Christian (#34), Eddie Beahr (#94), David Keith (#0)

    Meijer 300 Presented by Oreo

    The Meijer 300 Presented by Oreo was held June 19 at Kentucky Speedway. Martin Truex, Jr. won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 5-Kyle Busch
    2. 60-Greg Biffle
    3. 20-Mike Bliss
    4. 2-Ron Hornaday
    5. 22-Jason Keller
    6. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    7. 00-Jason Leffler
    8. 46-Ashton Lewis
    9. 32-David Stremme
    10. 21-Clint Bowyer

    Failed to qualify: Brad Teague (#52), Shawna Robinson (#91), Stuart Kirby (#65), Justin Ashburn (#16), Chris Horn (#58)

    Alan Kulwicki 250

    The Alan Kulwicki 250 was held June 26 at The Milwaukee Mile. David Stremme won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 2-Ron Hornaday
    2. 32-David Stremme
    3. 22-Jason Keller
    4. 38-Shane Hmiel
    5. 25-Bobby Hamilton, Jr.
    6. 20-Mike Bliss
    7. 60-Greg Biffle
    8. 37-David Green
    9. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    10. 21-Clint Bowyer

    Failed to qualify: none

    Winn-Dixie 250 presented by PepsiCo

    The Winn-Dixie 250 presented by PepsiCo was held July 2 at Daytona International Speedway. Mike Bliss won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 4-Mike Wallace
    2. 60-Greg Biffle
    3. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    4. 47-Robert Pressley
    5. 20-Mike Bliss
    6. 38-Kasey Kahne
    7. 1-Casey Mears
    8. 21-Kevin Harvick
    9. 2-Ron Hornaday
    10. 12-Tim Fedewa
  • This was Wallace's first victory since IRP in 1994.

    • Failed to qualify: Mike Harmon (#24), Brad Teague (#0)

    Tropicana Twister 300

    The Twister 300 was held July 10 at Chicagoland Speedway. Bobby Hamilton, Jr. won the pole. Justin Labonte won his first (and only) race, and this win is one of the biggest upsets in the Grand National Series history. With the win, there are three Labonte's with wins in NASCAR.

    Top ten results

    1. 44-Justin Labonte
    2. 22-Jason Keller
    3. 9-Jeff Burton
    4. 38-Kasey Kahne
    5. 46-Ashton Lewis
    6. 55-Robby Gordon
    7. 00-Jason Leffler
    8. 37-David Green
    9. 18-J. J. Yeley
    10. 2-Ron Hornaday

    Failed to qualify: Jeff Fuller (#88), Blake Mallory (#51), Jimmy Kitchens (#77), Carl Long (#07), Larry Hollenbeck (#62), Stanton Barrett (#91), Kevin Conway (#56)

  • During qualifying, the trademark Tropicana orange was blown off its stand by severe wind, and driver Todd Szegedy narrowly avoided the wayward fruit. He was later granted an opportunity to re-qualify. This accident caused the sponsor of the Nextel and Busch races to change from Tropicana to various sponsors in 2005.

    • Siemens 200

    The Siemens 200 was held July 24 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Jamie McMurray won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 17-Matt Kenseth
    2. 12-Tim Fedewa
    3. 00-Jason Leffler
    4. 38-Kasey Kahne
    5. 21-Kevin Harvick
    6. 2-Ron Hornaday
    7. 23-Kenny Wallace
    8. 59-Stacy Compton
    9. 25-Bobby Hamilton, Jr.
    10. 4-Mike Wallace

    Failed to qualify: David Keith (#0), Dion Ciccarelli (#84), Randy MacDonald (#71), Bill Hoff (#93), Stuart Kirby (#65)

    ITT Industries & Goulds Pumps Salute to the Troops 250

    The ITT Industries & Goulds Pumps Salute to the Troops 250 was held July 31 at Pikes Peak International Raceway. Martin Truex, Jr. won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 60-Greg Biffle
    2. 59-Stacy Compton
    3. 00-Jason Leffler
    4. 2-Clint Bowyer
    5. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    6. 20-Mike Bliss
    7. 32-David Stremme
    8. 37-David Green
    9. 14-Casey Atwood
    10. 25-Bobby Hamilton, Jr.

    Failed to qualify: Mike Harmon (#08), Ron Barfield (#97), Ryck Sanders (#07), Tim Edwards (#73)

    Kroger 200 Presented by Tom Raper RVs

    The Kroger 200 Presented by Tom Raper RVs was held August 7 at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Johnny Sauter won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 5-Kyle Busch
    2. 27-Johnny Sauter
    3. 00-Jason Leffler
    4. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    5. 60-Greg Biffle
    6. 25-Bobby Hamilton, Jr.
    7. 20-Mike Bliss
    8. 14-Casey Atwood
    9. 23-Kenny Wallace
    10. 37-David Green

    Failed to qualify: John Hayden (#16), Brad Teague (#52), Kenny Hendrick (#35), Roland Isaacs (#71), Jimmy Kitchens (#77), Butch Jarvis (#53), Dana White (#51)

    Cabela's 250

    The Cabela's 250 was held August 21 at Michigan International Speedway. Martin Truex, Jr. won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 5-Kyle Busch
    2. 9-Mark Martin
    3. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    4. 1-Casey Mears
    5. 38-Kasey Kahne
    6. 66-Rusty Wallace
    7. 00-Jason Leffler
    8. 60-Greg Biffle
    9. 4-Mike Wallace
    10. 20-Mike Bliss

    Failed to qualify: Kevin Lepage (#71), Tony Stewart (#81), Paul Menard (#11), Skip Smith (#67), Shelby Howard (#35), Todd Szegedy (#7)

    Food City 250

    The Food City 250 was held August 27 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 81-Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
    2. 17-Matt Kenseth
    3. 5-Kyle Busch
    4. 21-Kevin Harvick
    5. 37-David Green
    6. 32-David Stremme
    7. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    8. 22-Jason Keller
    9. 47-Robert Pressley
    10. 14-Casey Atwood

    Failed to qualify: Brad Teague (#52), Joe Buford (#53), Mike Potter (#0), Cam Strader (#06), Morgan Shepherd (#51), Rick Markle (#68), Caleb Holman (#96), John Hayden (#16)

    Target House 300

    The Target House 300 was held September 4 at California Speedway. Casey Mears won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 60-Greg Biffle
    2. 1-Casey Mears
    3. 21-Kevin Harvick
    4. 38-Kasey Kahne
    5. 66-Jamie McMurray
    6. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    7. 18-Bobby Labonte
    8. 87-Joe Nemechek
    9. 5-Kyle Busch
    10. 00-Jason Leffler

    Failed to qualify: Morgan Shepherd (#57)

    Emerson Radio 250

    The Emerson Radio 250 was held September 10 at Richmond International Raceway. Kasey Kahne won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 55-Robby Gordon
    2. 14-Casey Atwood
    3. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    4. 00-Jason Leffler
    5. 5-Kyle Busch
    6. 20-Mike Bliss
    7. 21-Kevin Harvick
    8. 32-David Stremme
    9. 38-Kasey Kahne
    10. 27-Johnny Sauter

    Failed to qualify: Mike Potter (#0), Todd Bodine (#31), Justin Labonte (#44), Eric McClure (#04), Jay Sauter (#75), Kevin Lepage (#71), Tim Sauter (#56), Eddie Beahr (#94), Wayne Edwards (#70), Jimmy Kitchens (#77), Tina Gordon (#39)

    Stacker 200 Presented by YJ Stinger

    The Stacker 200 Presented by YJ Stinger was held September 25 at Dover International Speedway. Kasey Kahne won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    2. 25-Mike McLaughlin
    3. 38-Kasey Kahne
    4. 00-Jason Leffler
    5. 27-Johnny Sauter
    6. 21-Kevin Harvick
    7. 2-Ron Hornaday
    8. 9-Mark Martin
    9. 5-Kyle Busch
    10. 37-David Green

    Failed to qualify: Morgan Shepherd (#71), Dion Ciccarelli (#84), Matt Kobyluck (#40), Bill Hoff (#93), Stan Boyd (#65)

    Mr. Goodcents 300

    The Mr. Goodcents 300 was held October 9 at Kansas Speedway. Paul Menard won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 87-Joe Nemechek
    2. 60-Greg Biffle
    3. 32-David Stremme
    4. 46-Ashton Lewis
    5. 2-Ron Hornaday
    6. 18-J. J. Yeley
    7. 22-Jason Keller
    8. 1-Casey Mears
    9. 59-Stacy Compton
    10. 35-Wally Dallenbach, Jr.

    Failed to qualify: John Hayden (#16), Brad Teague (#52), Stan Boyd (#71), Shane Hall (#28), Morgan Shepherd (#0), Chris Horn (#58), Kenny Hendrick (#51), Jimmy Kitchens (#77), Bill Eversole (#56), Randy Briggs (#85), Clint Vahsholtz (#90)

    SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 300

    The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 300 was held October 15 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Casey Mears won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 20-Mike Bliss
    2. 17-Matt Kenseth
    3. 48-Jimmie Johnson
    4. 60-Greg Biffle
    5. 5-Kyle Busch
    6. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    7. 1-Casey Mears
    8. 66-Jamie McMurray
    9. 23-Kenny Wallace
    10. 21-Clint Bowyer
  • This was Bliss' first NASCAR Busch Series win.

    • Failed to qualify: Paul Menard (#11), Eric McClure (#04), Kertus Davis (#0), Kenny Hendrick (#51), Brad Teague (#52), Gus Wasson (#10), Jimmy Kitchens (#77), Scott Lynch (#6), Jimmy Henderson (#63), Tina Gordon (#39), Travis Geisler (#36), Brian Sockwell (#41), Robby Benton (#03), Larry Hollenbeck (#62)

    Sam's Town 250 Benefitting St. Jude

    The Sam's Town 250 Benefitting St. Jude was held October 23 at Memphis Motorsports Park. Martin Truex, Jr. won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    2. 60-Greg Biffle
    3. 2-Ron Hornaday
    4. 21-Clint Bowyer
    5. 20-Mike Bliss
    6. 22-Jason Keller
    7. 32-David Stremme
    8. 27-Johnny Sauter
    9. 46-Ashton Lewis
    10. 1-Reed Sorenson

    Failed to qualify: Joe Buford (#53), Kertus Davis (#0), Jason White (#71), Shane Hall (#28), Bruce Bechtel (#52), Kenny Hendrick (#51), Jimmy Kitchens (#77), Tina Gordon (#39), Todd Shafer (#40), Stan Boyd (#70), David Ragan (#95)

    Aaron's 312

    The Aaron's 312 was held October 30 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Mike Bliss won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 17-Matt Kenseth
    2. 5-Kyle Busch
    3. 38-Kasey Kahne
    4. 55-Robby Gordon
    5. 60-Greg Biffle
    6. 9-Mark Martin
    7. 23-Kenny Wallace
    8. 32-David Stremme
    9. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    10. 18-J. J. Yeley

    Failed to qualify: John Hayden (#16), Blake Mallory (#51), Kevin Conway (#67), Todd Bodine (#31), Tina Gordon (#39), Mark Gibson (#34), Jimmy Kitchens (#77)

    Bashas' Supermarkets 200

    The Bashas' Supermarkets 200 was held November 6 at Phoenix International Raceway. Kyle Busch won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 41-Jamie McMurray
    2. 5-Kyle Busch
    3. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    4. 55-Robby Gordon
    5. 60-Greg Biffle
    6. 9-Mark Martin
    7. 66-Rusty Wallace
    8. 17-Matt Kenseth
    9. 46-Ashton Lewis
    10. 00-Tony Raines

    Failed to qualify: Eric Jones (#73), Charlie Bradberry (#35), Kevin Lepage (#71), Brad Teague (#52), John Borneman III (#83), Kertus Davis (#0), Joey Miller (#98), Mike Harmon (#54), Clint Vahsholtz (#90), Tina Gordon (#39), Kenny Hendrick (#51)

    BI-LO 200

    The BI-LO 200 was held November 13 at Darlington Raceway. Martin Truex, Jr. won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 66-Jamie McMurray
    2. 46-Ashton Lewis
    3. 20-Mike Bliss
    4. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    5. 17-Matt Kenseth
    6. 1-Casey Mears
    7. 23-Kenny Wallace
    8. 18-Denny Hamlin
    9. 41-Reed Sorenson
    10. 99-Michael Waltrip

    Failed to qualify: Aaron Fike (#43), Kevin Lepage (#71), Dion Ciccarelli (#84), Randy Briggs (#85), Norm Benning (#84), Mike Harmon (#54), Jimmy Spencer (#98), Carl Long (#83)

  • Truex won the NASCAR Busch Series championship at this race, marking the first time in the track's 55-year history a NASCAR champion had been crowned at the track.

    • Ford 300

    The Ford 300 was held November 20 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Casey Mears won the pole.

    Top ten results

    1. 29-Kevin Harvick
    2. 66-Jamie McMurray
    3. 5-Kyle Busch
    4. 41-Reed Sorenson
    5. 31-Todd Bodine
    6. 17-Matt Kenseth
    7. 2-Ron Hornaday
    8. 87-Joe Nemechek
    9. 8-Martin Truex, Jr.
    10. 60-Greg Biffle

    Failed to qualify: Kertus Davis (#0), Mark Green (#26), Eric McClure (#04), Kevin Lepage (#71), Gus Wasson (#10), Tina Gordon (#39), Dion Ciccarelli (#84), Jimmy Kitchens (#77), Jeff Fuller (#88), Blake Mallory (#28)

    Final points standings

    1. Martin Truex, Jr. - 5173
    2. Kyle Busch - 4943
    3. Greg Biffle - 4568
    4. Ron Hornaday - 4258
    5. Mike Bliss - 4115
    6. Jason Keller - 4088
    7. David Green - 4082
    8. Ashton Lewis - 3892
    9. Kenny Wallace - 3851
    10. David Stremme - 3738
    11. Kasey Kahne - 3713
    12. Jason Leffler - 3661
    13. Michael Waltrip - 3649
    14. Stacy Compton - 3614
    15. Robert Pressley - 3604
    16. Tim Fedewa - 3480
    17. Mike Wallace - 3461
    18. Johnny Sauter - 3411
    19. Casey Atwood - 3130
    20. Kevin Harvick - 3129
    21. Robby Gordon - 3105
    22. Bobby Hamilton, Jr. - 2896
    23. Paul Menard - 2742
    24. Hermie Sadler - 2414
    25. Matt Kenseth - 2253
    26. Gus Wasson - 2239
    27. Derrike Cope - 205
    28. Steve Grissom - 2011
    29. Clint Bowyer - 1933
    30. J. J. Yeley - 1859
    31. Joe Nemechek - 1777
    32. Jamie McMurray - 1765
    33. Tony Raines - 1553
    34. Casey Mears - 1511
    35. Justin Labonte - 1415
    36. Stanton Barrett - 1330
    37. Jeff Fuller - 1221
    38. Mike McLaughlin - 1140
    39. Johnny Benson - 1136
    40. Mark Green - 1097
    41. Travis Geisler - 1002
    42. Kevin Lepage - 956
    43. Jimmy Kitchens - 901
    44. Shane Hmiel - 868
    45. Regan Smith - 802
    46. Aaron Fike - 802
    47. Brad Teague - 780
    48. Stan Boyd - 699
    49. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. - 677
    50. Randy LaJoie - 673

    Rookie of the Year

    19-year-old Kyle Busch easily won Rookie of the Year honors in 2004, as he won five races and finished second in points. Runner-up Paul Menard started the year with Andy Petree Racing, then finished the season at Dale Earnhardt, Inc.. Clint Bowyer and J. J. Yeley ran partial schedules and had seven and four top-tens, respectively, while Travis Geisler and Stan Boyd ran with teams on limited budgets. Last-place-finisher Billy Parker, younger brother of Hank Parker Jr., started the season with the new Rusty Wallace, Inc. team, but was released during the season.

    References

    2004 NASCAR Busch Series Wikipedia
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