2001 NASCAR Busch Series

American motorsport season February 2025 November 2025 NASCAR Busch Series 2001 2000 2002 2000 NASCAR Busch Series 2002 NASCAR Busch Series Champions | Seasons thumb|Kevin Harvick, pictured in 2006, the 2001 Busch Series champion The 2001 NASCAR Busch Series began February 17 and ended November 10. Kevin Harvick of Richard Childress Racing was champion. Teams and drivers Full schedule TeamCar(s)No.Driver(s)Listed owner(s)Crew chief Akins Motorsports Ford Taurus98Elton SawyerBrad AkinsRicky Viers BACE Motorsports Chevrolet Monte Carlo33 Tony Raines Brian Baumgardner Terry Wooten74 Chad Little Bill Baumgardner Eddie Pardue Bill Davis Racing Pontiac Grand Prix23 Scott Wimmer (R) Gail Davis Bootie BarkerBrewco MotorsportsChevrolet Monte CarloPontiac Grand Prix27Jamie McMurray (R)Tammy BrewerJason Ratcliff37 Kevin Grubb Clarence Brewer Terry Shirley Carroll Racing Chevrolet Monte Carlo26Bobby Hamilton Jr.Dave CarrollTodd LohseCicci-Welliver RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo34David GreenFrank CicciSteve Bird36 Hank Parker Jr. Scott Welliver Billy Nacewicz66 Tim Fedewa 15 1–15 Jeffrey Welliver Donnie RichesonGeoff Bodine 17 16–32Casey Mears 1 33Curb Agajanian MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo43Jay Sauter 30 1–30Mike CurbGene NeadRon Hornaday Jr. 3 31–33 Evans Motorsports Chevrolet Monte CarloPontiac Grand Prix7 Randy LaJoie Ed Evans Wally Rogers Foyt Racing Chevrolet Monte Carlo14 Larry Foyt 32 1–25, 27–33 (R) A. J. Foyt Jon WolfeMark Green 1 26 Herzog Motorsports Chevrolet Monte Carlo92 Jimmie Johnson William Herzog Tony Liberati Hensley Motorsports Ford Taurus63 Shane Hall Hubert Hensley Jeff HensleyHighLine Performance GroupChevrolet Monte Carlo11Marty Houston 16 1–16 (R)Armando FitzBob TempleRon Hornaday Jr. 9 17–19, 23–28Andy Santerre 3 20–22Todd Bodine 4 29, 31–33Tim Fedewa 1 30 Innovative Motorsports Chevrolet Monte Carlo48 Kenny Wallace George DeBidart Gere KennonJay Robinson RacingChevrolet Monte CarloFord TaurusPontiac Grand Prix49Andy Kirby 3 1, 9, 25Jay RobinsonJay RobinsonRobbie Faggart 10 2, 7, 10, 12–14, 17, 19, 20–21Brian Tyler 3 3, 22–23Carl Long 1 4A. J. Frank 2 5, 8Jerry McCart 1 6Joe Bush 1 11Phil Bonifield 1 15Dick Trickle 1 16Brian Weber 1 18Ken Alexander 7 24, 26–32Philip Morris 2 29, 33Joe Gibbs RacingPontiac Grand Prix18Jeff Purvis 17 1–17Joe GibbsDoug Richert Mike McLaughlin 16 18–33 Tim Shutt Lewis Motorsports Chevrolet Monte Carlo46 Ashton Lewis William Lewis Charlie Lewis ppc Racing Ford Taurus10 Jeff Green Greg Pollex Harold Holly57Jason KellerKeith BarnwellSteve Addington Reiser Enterprises Chevrolet Monte Carlo17 Matt Kenseth 23 1, 3–7, 9–11, 14–15, 17, 19, 23–29, 31–33 Robbie Reiser Russ StruppClay Rogers 9 2, 8, 12–13, 16, 20–22, 30Boris Said 1 18ST MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo59Rich Bickle 25 1–19, 22–27Tad GeschickterPhil HammerMike Chase 2 20–21Mark Green 2 28–29Jeff Purvis 3 30–32Stacy Compton 1 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet Monte Carlo2 Kevin Harvick Richard Childress Todd Berrier21 Mike Dillon 6 1-6 Gil Martin Mike Skinner 14 7-12, 14-15, 17, 19, 23-25, 27 Ted Christopher 1 13 Travis Kvapil 1 16 Robby Gordon 3 18, 28-29 Jeff Purvis 3 20-22 Johnny Sauter 5 26, 30-33 Roush Racing Ford Taurus60Greg Biffle (R)Jack RoushRandy Goss Team Rensi Motorsports Chevrolet Monte Carlo25 Chad Chaffin 7 1–7 Ed Rensi Greg ElyDavid Donohue 12 8–19Andy Houston 1 20Randy Tolsma 12 21–32Jay Sauter 1 33 Limited schedule TeamCar(s)No.Driver(s)Listed owner(s)Crew chief Akins Motorsports Ford Taurus38Christian Elder 17 1, 3–4, 6, 9–10, 13–16, 19–20, 24, 28–29, 31, 33 Brad AkinsWes WardAl Rudd AutoFord Taurus85Jason Rudd 3 15, 28–29Al RuddN/AAlsup RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo72A. J. Alsup 7 13, 16, 21, 23, 26, 28, 33William AlsupN/AAP Performance RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo19Tim Sauter 2 32–33Alec PinsonneaultN/ACavin CouncilorChevrolet Monte CarloEd Berrier 1 28Cavin CouncilorN/AEmerald Performance GroupChevrolet Monte CarloMike Bliss 1 1David RidlingN/ABAM RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo22Andy Hillenburg 1 7Thomas MohrhauserN/AGeorge WhiteChevrolet Monte CarloDrew White 7 18, 20–22, 25, 30, 32George WhiteN/ADanny Bagwell 1 33Beahr RacingFord Taurus5Eddie Beahr 3 11, 20, 26Wayne BeahrLeonard KirshTommy Baldwin RacingChevrolet Monte CarloWard Burton 2 29, 33Tommy Baldwin Jr.N/ABiagi Brothers RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo4Mike Wallace 8 10, 14, 19, 23, 26, 28, 31, 33Fred BiagiN/ABig Fan RacingChevrolet Monte CarloPontiac Grand Prix89Lance Hooper 1 24Mark WatkinsN/AMardy Lindley 1 22J. R. Robbs 1 29Kimberlee SmithFord TaurusMorgan Shepherd 1 33Kimberlee SmithN/ABLV MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo29Brian Vickers 4 17, 22, 26, 32Clyde VickersPatrick DonahueBrett Bodine RacingFord Taurus6Josh Richeson 2 26, 29Brett BodineN/AJoe Bessey MotorsportsPontiac Grand PrixChevrolet Monte CarloJoe Bessey 3 1, 9, 12Joe BesseyN/A Stevie Hodgson 1 6Chevrolet Monte Carlo64 Stevie Hodgson 1 12Brewco MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo28Brad Baker 16 1–4, 6, 8–9, 11, 14, 16–17, 21–22, 24, 26, 30Gary BakerRandy Seals47Sean Woodside 1 10Clarence BrewerN/AClay Dale 1 30Todd Wilkerson Buckshot RacingChevrolet Monte CarloPontiac Grand Prix00 Todd Bodine 12 1–11, 14 Billy Jones Gary CogswellBuckshot Jones 6 15, 19, 28–29, 32–33Tim Fedewa 7 16–17, 20–24Tom Hubert 1 18Chevrolet Monte Carlo04Jason Schuler 2 20–21N/ACarroll RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo08Bobby Hamilton 1 1Dave CarrollN/ABlaise Alexander 2 23, 27Chris Hoiles MotorsportsPontiac Grand PrixChevrolet Monte Carlo96Gus Wasson 1 5Chris HoilesN/AJeff Oakley 2 22, 26Tina Gordon 1 25 Curb Agajanian Motorsports Chevrolet Monte Carlo97Phil Parsons 1 16Cary AgajanianN/ADF2 MotorsportsChevrolet Monte CarloRobbie Faggart 1 26Frederick Bickford IIN/AChevrolet Monte Carlo94Joe Bush 2 17, 21Joey KnucklesDerrike Cope 4 19–20, 23–24Rick Markle 2 27–28Robbie Faggart 1 29Brian Tyler 3 30, 32–33Bobby Dotter 1 31 Jay Robinson RacingPontiac Grand PrixNate Monteith 1 13Jay RobinsonZandel Bowers Jim EdwardsDodge IntrepidSteven Christian 1 26 Jim EdwardsN/ADavis & Weight MotorsportsFord Taurus55Mark Green 10 1–9, 16Jerry DavisSkip EylerDay Enterprise RacingPontiac Grand PrixChevrolet Monte Carlo16David Starr 3 1, 4, 9Wayne DayRonnie PendeltonSammy Sanders 3 2–3, 6Mark Day 2 7–8Chad Chaffin 7 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32Fain RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo13Drew White 1 13William FainN/A Foyt RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo41David Starr 1 7 A. 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FoytN/AMark Green 1 12Wyler RacingChevrolet Monte CarloRonnie Hornaday 1 16Jeff WylerN/AGerald WittmanFord Taurus93Wayman Wittman 1 22Gerald WittmanN/ATeam GoewayChevrolet Monte CarloDave Blaney 2 14–15Bryan GoewayMike GreciHoff Motorsports Chevrolet Monte CarloPontiac Grand Prix Bill Hoff 7 2, 13, 17-18, 20, 27, 32Jeff ShuttJeff Shutt Chevrolet Monte Carlo99 Bill Hoff 2 15, 22Michael Waltrip RacingChevrolet Monte CarloMichael Waltrip 12 1, 3-4, 6, 14, 19, 24, 26, 28-29, 31, 33Michael WaltripN/AShawna Robinson 3 7-9Kerry Earnhardt 3 16, 21, 23George TaylorChevrolet Monte Carlo05Hal Goodson 1 11George TaylorN/AGerhart RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo65Bobby Gerhart 4 7, 9, 12–13Billy GerhartN/AGIC-Mixon MotorsportsChevrolet Monte CarloPontiac Grand Prix44Mike Harmon 18 7–8, 13, 15–17, 19–23, 25, 27, 29–33Gregg MixonN/AMonteith RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo Nate Monteith 1 24Donald MonteithZandel Bowers84 Nate Monteith 1 22Glidden MotorsportsFord TaurusDion Ciccarelli 3 26–27, 33Martyn GliddenN/AHenderson MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo75Brad Teague 1 6Charlie HendersonRon DentonScott Hansen 2 30, 32Randy Ratliff 2 24, 26MacDonald MotorsportsChevrolet Monte CarloLance Hooper 1 31Randy MacDonaldN/AHendrick MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo24Ricky Hendrick 3 14, 16, 33Rick HendrickN/A Hensley Motorsports Ford Taurus80Rodney Sawyers 2 20, 22Jeff HensleyN/AChad Chaffin 1 21Philip Morris 1 32Damon Lusk 1 31HighLine Performance GroupChevrolet Monte Carlo8Blaise Alexander 4 1–4Armando FitzDave LeinerFrank Kimmel 1 8Jeff Falk 5 11, 13, 16, 24, 26Michael Dokken 4 21, 25, 29, 33Jason Rudd 1 27Mario Hernandez 1 30Mark Voigt 1 31Josh Richeson 1 32Jim & Judie MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo32Dan Pardus 9 8, 14, 16, 19, 25, 29, 31–33Jim GardnerLarry MooreJimmy CraigChevrolet Monte Carlo86Jeff Fultz 3 29, 32–33Jimmy CraigN/A Winner's Circle RacingChevrolet Monte CarloSean Studer 2 2, 11Thomas StuderN/AJoe Gibbs RacingPontiac Grand Prix20 Mike McLaughlin 17 1–17Joe Gibbs Tim ShuttMark McFarland 1 26Doug RichertKen Schrader RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo07Ken Schrader 1 31Ken SchraderN/AWhitaker RacingChevrolet Monte CarloBrendan Gaughan 1 10Ed WhitakerN/ALance Hooper 1 17Leik MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo81Dwayne Leik 5 14, 16, 20, 23, 29Dwayne LeikN/AMarsh RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo31Steve Park 7 5, 11-12, 15, 19, 24-25Ted MarshTed MarshAndy Santerre 3 28, 31, 33Matrix MotorsportsFord Taurus79Stanton Barrett 1 10Kevin LepageN/A71Kevin Lepage 15 3–5, 7–8, 10–11, 14–15, 19, 23–24, 27–28, 31Scott Pruett 1 18Young RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo Ron Young 4 6, 26, 30, 33Jerry YoungN/A70 Ron Young 2 5, 24Maurtco MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo73Joe Cooksey 3 20, 22, 30Don FauerbachN/AMeans RacingFord Taurus52Jason Rudd 2 2, 26Jimmy MeansN/AScott Gaylord 2 3, 21Brad Teague 5 4-5, 18, 27, 32Kertus Davis 3 13, 15, 17Eric Jones 1 20Mike Potter 1 22Ricky Sanders 1 25Andy Kirby 1 30NEMCO MotorsportsChevrolet Monte CarloPontiac Grand Prix87Joe Nemechek 13 1, 3–4, 7, 9–10, 19, 26–29, 31, 33Joe NemechekBrian PattieDale Earnhardt Jr. 1 14Ron Fellows 1 18Chevrolet Monte Carlo88Jeff Fuller 1 10N/APenske Racing SouthFord Taurus02Ryan Newman 15 2, 4–7, 11–12, 19, 23–27, 32–33Roger PenskeN/APetty EnterprisesChevrolet Monte Carlo45Steve Grissom 1 1Kyle PettyN/APhoenix RacingChevrolet Monte CarloPontiac Grand Prix1P. 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Jones 4 1–4James FinchMarc RenoJimmy Spencer 18 5–7, 9–11, 14–15, 19, 23–29, 31, 33Bobby Hamilton 1 8Kevin Lepage 1 12Joe Ruttman 3 16–17, 21 ppc Racing Ford Taurus15Billy Parker 2 17, 22Harold Holly N/A PRW Racing Ford Taurus77 Kelly Denton 7 1–7 (R) Tony Hall Jimmy MeansMike Harmon 1 9Jason Rudd 2 11, 32Brad Teague 10 13–17, 20, 22, 24–25, 30John Finger 1 18Mark Green 1 19Jerry Robertson 1 21Andy Kirby 3 23, 28, 33Shane Huffman 1 26Kertus Davis 1 27Ken Alexander 1 29Ross Thompson 1 31Red RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo91Stanton Barrett 5 25, 27–30Jody LooneyN/A ST Motorsports Chevrolet Monte CarloMike Chase 1 10 Tad GeschickterN/A Roush Racing Ford Taurus9Jeff Burton 11 3, 7, 14, 19, 23, 25–26, 28–29, 31, 33Jack RoushTommy MorganSadler Brothers RacingFord Taurus95Steadman Marlin 7 8, 14, 16, 19, 23-24, 28The Sadler BrothersN/ASanterre-Reece MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo01Andy Santerre 5 2, 6, 8, 12, 18James ReeceN/ATom Carey Jr. 2 21, 33SKI MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo30Christian Fittipaldi 1 33Chris LencheskiN/AVoigt RacingChevrolet Monte CarloMark Voigt 4 20–21, 25, 30Deane VoigtN/ASmith Brothers MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo67C. W. Smith 1 9Mike SmithN/AStreeter RacingChevrolet Monte Carlo83Jeff Streeter 4 8, 10, 15, 22Stephen StreeterN/ATDS EnterprisesChevrolet Monte Carlo78Sammy Ragan 1 30Terry RaganN/A Team Amick Motorsports Chevrolet Monte CarloPontiac Grand Prix35 Lyndon Amick 6 1, 9, 11, 18, 25–26 Bill Amick Tony Lambert50Joe Varde 1 18N/ATeam Bristol MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo54Kelly Denton 17 10–11, 13–21, 23–27, 32Rick GoodwinN/ATom Hubert 1 29Steadman Marlin 1 30Tim Fedewa 1 31Truex MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo56Martin Truex Jr. 2 27, 33Martin Truex Sr.N/AWoodland RacingPontiac Grand Prix40Rich Woodland Jr. 2 14, 19Richard WoodlandN/AWP MotorsportsChevrolet Monte Carlo12Mike Swaim Jr. 3 20, 23, 28Charles Woodruff Jr.Keith StrunkTim Fedewa 2 29, 33 Xpress MotorsportsChevrolet Monte CarloPontiac Grand Prix61 Tim Sauter 16 1–16 (R) Steve Coulter Dave Fuge Notes: If under "team", the owner's name is listed and in italics, that means the name of the race team that fielded the car is unknown. Schedule No. Race title Track Date1NAPA Auto Parts 300Daytona International Speedway, Daytona BeachFebruary 172Alltel 200North Carolina Speedway, RockinghamFebruary 243Sam's Town 300Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las VegasMarch 34Aaron's 312Atlanta Motor Speedway, HamptonMarch 105SunCom 200Darlington Raceway, DarlingtonMarch 176Cheez-It 250Bristol Motor Speedway, BristolMarch 247Jani-King 300Texas Motor Speedway, Fort WorthMarch 318Pepsi 300Nashville Superspeedway, LebanonApril 149Subway 300Talladega Superspeedway, TalladegaApril 2110Auto Club 300California Speedway, FontanaApril 2811Hardee's 250Richmond International Raceway, RichmondMay 412CVS Pharmacy 200 Presented by BayerNew Hampshire International Speedway, LoudonMay 1213Nazareth 200Nazareth Speedway, NazarethMay 2014Carquest Auto Parts 300Lowe's Motor Speedway, ConcordMay 2615MBNA Platinum 200Dover Downs International Speedway, DoverJune 216Outback Steakhouse 300Kentucky Speedway, SpartaJune 1617GNC Live Well 250Milwaukee Mile, West AllisJuly 118GNC Live Well 200Watkins Glen International, Watkins GlenJuly 819Sam's Club Presents the Hills Bros. Coffee 300Chicagoland Speedway, JolietJuly 1420Carquest Auto Parts 250Gateway International Raceway, MadisonJuly 2121NAPA Autocare 250Pikes Peak International Raceway, FountainJuly 2822Kroger 200Indianapolis Raceway Park, BrownsburgAugust 423NAPAonline.com 250Michigan International Speedway, BrooklynAugust 1824Food City 250Bristol Motor Speedway, BristolAugust 2425South Carolina 200Darlington Raceway, DarlingtonSeptember 126Autolite / Fram 250Richmond International Raceway, RichmondSeptember 727MBNA.com 200Dover Downs International Speedway, DoverSeptember 2228Mr. Goodcents 300Kansas Speedway, Kansas CitySeptember 2929Little Trees 300Lowe's Motor Speedway, ConcordOctober 630Sam's Town 250Memphis Motorsports Park, MillingtonOctober 1431Outback Steakhouse 200Phoenix International Raceway, PhoenixOctober 2732Sam's Club 200North Carolina Speedway, RockinghamNovember 333GNC Live Well 300Homestead-Miami Speedway, HomesteadNovember 10 Races NAPA Auto Parts 300 2001 NAPA Auto Parts 300 The NAPA Auto Parts 300 was held February 17 at Daytona International Speedway. Joe Nemechek won the pole. Top ten results #7 - Randy LaJoie #2 - Kevin Harvick #17 - Matt Kenseth #10 - Jeff Green #92 - Jimmie Johnson #20 - Mike McLaughlin #57 - Jason Keller #48 - Kenny Wallace #74 - Chad Little #61 - Tim Sauter Failed to qualify: Christian Elder (#38), Andy Kirby (#49) Alltel 200 The Alltel 200 was held February 24 at North Carolina Speedway. Greg Biffle won the pole. Top ten results #00 - Todd Bodine #2 - Kevin Harvick #60 - Greg Biffle #48 - Kenny Wallace #26 - Bobby Hamilton Jr. #18 - Jeff Purvis #59 - Rich Bickle #10 - Jeff Green #02 - Ryan Newman #57 - Jason Keller Failed to qualify: none The race was the first NASCAR-sanctioned race in any division to be held after the death of Dale Earnhardt. Sam's Town 300 The Sam's Town 300 was held March 3 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Matt Kenseth won the pole. Top ten results #00 - Todd Bodine #60 - Greg Biffle #57 - Jason Keller #33 - Tony Raines #10 - Jeff Green #9 - Jeff Burton #87 - Joe Nemechek #98 - Elton Sawyer #20 - Mike McLaughlin #43 - Jay Sauter Failed to qualify: none Aaron's 312 The Aaron's 312 was held March 10 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Ryan Newman won the pole. Top ten results #87 - Joe Nemechek #60 - Greg Biffle #99 - Michael Waltrip #10 - Jeff Green #00 - Todd Bodine #18 - Jeff Purvis #57 - Jason Keller #2 - Kevin Harvick #92 - Jimmie Johnson #33 - Tony Raines Failed to qualify: none SunCom 200 The SunCom 200 was held March 17 at Darlington Raceway. Ryan Newman won the pole. Top ten results #10 - Jeff Green #17 - Matt Kenseth #57 - Jason Keller #48 - Kenny Wallace #20 - Mike McLaughlin #26 - Bobby Hamilton Jr. #31 - Steve Park #2 - Kevin Harvick #98 - Elton Sawyer #18 - Jeff Purvis Failed to qualify: none Cheez-It 250 The Cheez-It 250 was held March 24 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Kevin Harvick won the pole. Top ten results #17 - Matt Kenseth #66 - Tim Fedewa #7 - Randy LaJoie #92 - Jimmie Johnson #48 - Kenny Wallace #02 - Ryan Newman #2 - Kevin Harvick #33 - Tony Raines #61 - Tim Sauter #99 - Michael Waltrip Failed to qualify: none Jani-King 300 The Jani-King 300 was held March 31 at Texas Motor Speedway. Matt Kenseth won the pole. Top ten results #2 - Kevin Harvick #9 - Jeff Burton #43 - Jay Sauter #87 - Joe Nemechek #17 - Matt Kenseth #34 - David Green #60 - Greg Biffle #92 - Jimmie Johnson #21 - Mike Skinner #71 - Kevin Lepage Failed to qualify: Mike Harmon (#44) Pepsi 300 The inaugural Pepsi 300 was held April 14 at Nashville Superspeedway. Kevin Harvick won the pole. Top ten results #60 - Greg Biffle* #57 - Jason Keller #23 - Scott Wimmer #7 - Randy LaJoie #98 - Elton Sawyer #21 - Mike Skinner #2 - Kevin Harvick #10 - Jeff Green #20 - Mike McLaughlin #00 - Todd Bodine Failed to qualify: none This was Biffle's first career Busch Series victory. Subway 300 The Subway 300 was held April 21 at Talladega Superspeedway. Joe Nemechek won the pole. Top ten results #20 - Mike McLaughlin* #1 - Jimmy Spencer* #10 - Jeff Green #00 - Todd Bodine #21 - Mike Skinner #98 - Elton Sawyer #43 - Jay Sauter #37 - Kevin Grubb #60 - Greg Biffle #48 - Kenny Wallace Failed to qualify: none This would be McLaughlin's sixth and final Busch Series victory. The race ended under controversy, as Jimmy Spencer accused McLaughlin of swerving his car below the yellow line to block other cars. Following the race, NASCAR instituted track limits on Talladega and Daytona in all top three series (referred to as the "yellow line rule.") Auto Club 300 The Auto Club 300 was held April 28 at California Speedway. Bobby Hamilton Jr. won the pole. Top ten results #36 - Hank Parker Jr.* #18 - Jeff Purvis #10 - Jeff Green #71 - Kevin Lepage #2 - Kevin Harvick #60 - Greg Biffle #1 - Jimmy Spencer #33 - Tony Raines #87 - Joe Nemechek #20 - Mike McLaughlin Failed to qualify: none This was Parker Jr.’s first career Busch Series victory. Hardee's 250 The Hardee's 250 was held May 4 at Richmond International Raceway. Matt Kenseth won the pole. Top ten results #1 - Jimmy Spencer #33 - Tony Raines #21 - Mike Skinner #17 - Matt Kenseth #2 - Kevin Harvick #10 - Jeff Green #23 - Scott Wimmer #48 - Kenny Wallace #31 - Steve Park #43 - Jay Sauter Failed to qualify: none CVS Pharmacy 200 presented by Bayer The CVS Pharmacy 200 presented by Bayer was held May 12 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Kevin Harvick won the pole. Top ten results #57 - Jason Keller #2 - Kevin Harvick #21 - Mike Skinner #10 - Jeff Green #48 - Kenny Wallace #31 - Steve Park #26 - Bobby Hamilton Jr. #7 - Randy LaJoie #98 - Elton Sawyer #20 - Mike McLaughlin Failed to qualify: none Nazareth 200 The Nazareth 200 was held May 20 at Nazareth Speedway. Tony Raines won the pole. Top ten results #60 - Greg Biffle #2 - Kevin Harvick #10 - Jeff Green #57 - Jason Keller #66 - Tim Fedewa #33 - Tony Raines #26 - Bobby Hamilton Jr. #59 - Rich Bickle #92 - Jimmie Johnson #27 - Jamie McMurray Failed to qualify: none Carquest Auto Parts 300 The Carquest Auto Parts 300 was held May 26 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Kevin Harvick won the pole. Top ten results #10 - Jeff Green* #17 - Matt Kenseth #57 - Jason Keller #00 - Todd Bodine #21 - Mike Skinner #60 - Greg Biffle #9 - Jeff Burton #1 - Jimmy Spencer #34 - David Green #18 - Jeff Purvis Failed to qualify: Dan Pardus (#32), Rich Woodland Jr. (#40), Dwayne Leik (#81), Dave Blaney (#93) Green's victory allowed him to take the points lead from Kevin Harvick, who finished two laps down in 26th. MBNA Platinum 200 The MBNA Platinum 200 was held June 2 at Dover International Speedway. Jeff Green won the pole. Top ten results #1 - Jimmy Spencer #17 - Matt Kenseth #2 - Kevin Harvick* #21 - Mike Skinner #31 - Steve Park #98 - Elton Sawyer #23 - Scott Wimmer #34 - David Green #60 - Greg Biffle #33 - Tony Raines Failed to qualify: none Jeff Green crashed out on lap 159, allowing Kevin Harvick to retake the championship lead, and he would hold it for the rest of the season. Outback Steakhouse 300 The inaugural Outback Steakhouse 300 was held June 16 at Kentucky Speedway. Jay Sauter won the pole. Top ten results #2 - Kevin Harvick #60 - Greg Biffle #33 - Tony Raines #98 - Elton Sawyer #46 - Ashton Lewis #74 - Chad Little #7 - Randy LaJoie #37 - Kevin Grubb #43 - Jay Sauter #27 - Jamie McMurray Failed to qualify: Dan Pardus (#32), Jeff Falk (#8), Mike Harmon (#44) Travis Kvapil made his first Busch Series start in this race. On lap 184, Kvapil collided with Rich Bickle, flipping the car onto its roof. Kvapil escaped uninjured. After Tim Sauter crashed out on lap 169, the car's roll cage was found to have multiple holes drilled into the joints. As a result, Sauter was disqualified, the team was docked 60 driver and owner points, and crew chief Dave Fuge Sr. was fined $30,000 and indefinitely suspended. The Xpress Motorsports team was shut down in the aftermath, but Fuge Sr. would revive it later in the year, and would move to the Truck Series in 2002. GNC Live Well 250 The GNC Live Well 250 was held July 1 at The Milwaukee Mile. Kevin Harvick won the pole. Top ten results #60 - Greg Biffle #17 - Matt Kenseth #37 - Kevin Grubb #2 - Kevin Harvick #57 - Jason Keller #98 - Elton Sawyer #18 - Jeff Purvis #11 - Ron Hornaday Jr. #10 - Jeff Green #33 - Tony Raines Failed to qualify: none GNC Live Well 200 The GNC Live Well 200 was held July 8 at Watkins Glen International. Scott Pruett won the pole. Top ten results #87 - Ron Fellows #60 - Greg Biffle #2 - Kevin Harvick #17 - Boris Said #21 - Robby Gordon #98 - Elton Sawyer #35 - Lyndon Amick #71 - Scott Pruett #57 - Jason Keller #11 - Ron Hornaday Jr. Failed to qualify: none Sam's Club presents the Hill Bros. Coffee 300 The inaugural Sam's Club presents the Hill Bros. Coffee 300 was held July 14 at Chicagoland Speedway. Ryan Newman won the pole. Top ten results #92 - Jimmie Johnson* #21 - Mike Skinner #9 - Jeff Burton #87 - Joe Nemechek #57 - Jason Keller #10 - Jeff Green #00 - Buckshot Jones #98 - Elton Sawyer #37 - Kevin Grubb #71 - Kevin Lepage Failed to qualify: Mike Harmon (#44), Rich Woodland Jr. (#40) This would Johnson's first and only Busch Series victory. Carquest Auto Parts 250 The Carquest Auto Parts 250 was held July 21 at Gateway International Raceway. Greg Biffle won the pole. Top ten results #2 - Kevin Harvick #57 - Jason Keller #37 - Kevin Grubb #60 - Greg Biffle #10 - Jeff Green #48 - Kenny Wallace #37 - David Green #98 - Elton Sawyer #7 - Randy LaJoie #23 - Scott Wimmer Failed to qualify: Mark Voigt (#30) NAPA Autocare 250 The NAPA Autocare 250 was held July 28 at Pikes Peak International Raceway. Kenny Wallace won the pole. Top ten results #21 - Jeff Purvis #10 - Jeff Green #2 - Kevin Harvick #57 - Jason Keller #60 - Greg Biffle #37 - David Green #92 - Jimmie Johnson #37 - Kevin Grubb #48 - Kenny Wallace #00 - Tim Fedewa Failed to qualify: Mark Voigt (#30) Kroger 200 The Kroger 200 was held August 4 at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Kenny Wallace won the pole. Top ten results #2 - Kevin Harvick #60 - Greg Biffle #74 - Chad Little #98 - Elton Sawyer #57 - Jason Keller #10 - Jeff Green #00 - Tim Fedewa #66 - Geoff Bodine #59 - Rich Bickle #27 - Jamie McMurray Failed to qualify: Wayman Wittman (#93), Mardy Lindley (#89) NAPAonline.com 250 The NAPAonline.com 250 was held August 18 at Michigan International Speedway. Jimmy Spencer won the pole. Top ten results #02 - Ryan Newman* #2 - Kevin Harvick #33 - Tony Raines #92 - Jimmie Johnson #18 - Mike McLaughlin #21 - Mike Skinner #98 - Elton Sawyer #57 - Jason Keller #00 - Tim Fedewa #9 - Jeff Burton Failed to qualify: Dwayne Leik (#81) This was Newman's first career Busch Series victory, and the first series victory for Team Penske. Food City 250 The Food City 250 was held August 24 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Mike Skinner won the pole. Top ten results #2 - Kevin Harvick #10 - Jeff Green #48 - Kenny Wallace #31 - Steve Park #98 - Elton Sawyer #23 - Scott Wimmer #1 - Jimmy Spencer #02 - Ryan Newman #74 - Chad Little #43 - Jay Sauter Failed to qualify: Nate Monteith (#44), Randy Ratliff (#75), Ron Young (#71) South Carolina 200 The South Carolina 200 was held September 1 at Darlington Raceway. Ryan Newman won the pole.Ryan Newman wins Busch pole https://www.upi.com/Archives/2001/08/31/Ryan-Newman-wins-Busch-pole/1154999230400/ United Press International August 31, 2001 April 2, 2024 Top ten results #9 - Jeff Burton #98 - Elton Sawyer #18 - Mike McLaughlin #02 - Ryan Newman #26 - Bobby Hamilton Jr. #57 - Jason Keller #17 - Matt Kenseth #1 - Jimmy Spencer #10 - Jeff Green #33 - Tony Raines Failed to qualify: none This race was marred by a brutal freak accident on lap 19. Steve Park lost control of his car under caution after the steering wheel came loose, and was T-boned at high speed by Larry Foyt.Park K'Od But Ok After Freak Accident https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2001/09/02/park-kod-but-ok-after-freak-accident-2/ Orlando Sentinel September 2, 2001 April 2, 2024Korth Joanne Steering wheel may have come off on Park https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2001/09/20/steering-wheel-may-have-come-off-on-park/ Tampa Bay Times September 20, 2001 April 2, 2024 Park suffered near-fatal injuries, and would not race again until early 2002.NASCAR's Steve Park out indefinitely https://www.upi.com/Archives/2001/09/07/NASCARs-Steve-Park-out-indefinitely/4487999835200/ United Press International September 7, 2001 April 2, 2024 Autolite / Fram 250 The Autolite / Fram 250 was held September 7 at Richmond International Raceway. Jeff Green won the pole.Jeff Green wins Busch pole https://www.upi.com/Archives/2001/09/06/Jeff-Green-wins-Busch-pole/1944999748800/ United Press International September 6, 2001 April 2, 2024 Top ten results #1 - Jimmy Spencer #17 - Matt Kenseth #37 - Kevin Grubb #66 - Geoff Bodine #21 - Johnny Sauter #74 - Chad Little #02 - Ryan Newman #98 - Elton Sawyer #9 - Jeff Burton #4 - Mike Wallace Failed to qualify: Steven Christian (#94), Randy Ratliff (#75), Dion Ciccarelli (#84), A. J. Alsup (#72), Ron Young (#71), Robbie Faggart (#97), Chad Chaffin (#16), Jeff Oakley (#96), Eddie Beahr (#5) During the race, Greg Biffle and Jay Sauter tangled, resulting in Biffle running from his car to punch Sauter.Richmond Gets A Spencer Sweep https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2001/09/09/richmond-gets-a-spencer-sweep/dc6442df-4007-48e3-a08a-41668a0b30df/ The Washington Post Associated Press September 8, 2001 April 2, 2024 Both drivers were given a 100-point penalty for their actions.Biffle, Sauter each lose 100 points https://www.espn.com/rpm/bgn/2001/0912/1250860.html ESPN Associated Press September 12, 2001 April 2, 2024 Larry Foyt qualified the #14, but was replaced in the race by Mark Green, as Foyt was still recovering from his crash at Darlington. MBNA.com 200 The MBNA.com 200 was held September 22 at Dover International Speedway. Ryan Newman won the pole. Top ten results #10 - Jeff Green #48 - Kenny Wallace #1 - Jimmy Spencer #74 - Chad Little #60 - Greg Biffle #71 - Kevin Lepage #33 - Tony Raines #36 - Hank Parker Jr. #7 - Randy LaJoie #17 - Matt Kenseth Failed to qualify: none Mr. Goodcents 300 The inaugural Mr. Goodcents 300 was held September 29 at Kansas Speedway. Kevin Lepage won the pole. Top ten results #10 - Jeff Green #36 - Hank Parker Jr. #60 - Greg Biffle #17 - Matt Kenseth #57 - Jason Keller #92 - Jimmie Johnson #33 - Tony Raines #00 - Buckshot Jones #59 - Mark Green #18 - Mike McLaughlin Failed to qualify: Mike Swaim Jr. (#12), Jason Rudd (#85), A. J. Alsup (#72) Little Trees 300 The Little Trees 300 was held October 6 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Jeff Burton won the pole. Top ten results #60 - Greg Biffle #57 - Jason Keller #9 - Jeff Burton #2 - Kevin Harvick #46 - Ashton Lewis #1 - Jimmy Spencer #36 - Hank Parker Jr. #5 - Ward Burton #98 - Elton Sawyer #10 - Jeff Green Failed to qualify: Jeff Fultz (#86), Dwayne Leik (#81), Jason Rudd (#85), J. R. Robbs (#89), Josh Richeson (#6) Sam's Town 250 The Sam's Town 250 was held October 13 at Memphis Motorsports Park. Kevin Harvick won the pole. Top ten results #7 - Randy LaJoie* #10 - Jeff Green #2 - Kevin Harvick #43 - Jay Sauter #59 - Jeff Purvis #11 - Tim Fedewa #57 - Jason Keller #23 - Scott Wimmer #46 - Ashton Lewis #18 - Mike McLaughlin Failed to qualify: Sammy Ragan (#78) This was LaJoie's final Busch Series victory. The race was supposed to be tape delayed and shown on TNT after the Cup race, but due to rain that also delayed the Winston Cup race at Martinsville, NBC showed this race live instead. Outback Steakhouse 200 The Outback Steakhouse 200 was held October 27 at Phoenix International Raceway. Jimmy Spencer won the pole. Top ten results #60 - Greg Biffle #10 - Jeff Green #2 - Kevin Harvick #43 - Ron Hornaday Jr. #92 - Todd Bodine #57 - Jason Keller #23 - Scott Wimmer #36 - Hank Parker Jr. #9 - Jeff Burton #48 - Kenny Wallace Failed to qualify: Lance Hooper (#75), Damon Lusk (#80) Sam's Club 200 The Sam's Club 200 was held November 3 at North Carolina Speedway. Ryan Newman won the pole. Top ten results #48 - Kenny Wallace* #17 - Matt Kenseth #18 - Mike McLaughlin #57 - Jason Keller #2 - Kevin Harvick* #34 - David Green #02 - Ryan Newman #36 - Hank Parker Jr. #10 - Jeff Green #98 - Elton Sawyer 1 lap down Failed to qualify: Scott Hansen (#75), Drew White (#22) Harvick's fifth-place finish was good enough to clinch the 2001 Busch Series championship by 156 points over Jeff Green. This was Wallace's final Busch Series victory. GNC Live Well 300 The GNC Live Well 300 was held November 10 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Jeff Green won the pole. Top ten results #87 - Joe Nemechek #98 - Elton Sawyer #60 - Greg Biffle #23 - Scott Wimmer #17 - Matt Kenseth #99 - Michael Waltrip #5 - Ward Burton #02 - Ryan Newman #10 - Jeff Green #59 - Stacy Compton Failed to qualify: Morgan Shepherd (#89), Tim Fedewa (#12), Martin Truex Jr. (#56), Dan Pardus (#32), Jeff Fultz (#86), Ron Young (#71), Tom Carey Jr. (#01), Mike Harmon (#44), Michael Dokken (#8), Dion Ciccarelli (#84), Brian Tyler (#94), Danny Bagwell (#22) Results and standings Race results No. Race Pole position Most laps led Winning driver Manufacturer Winning manufacturer No. Car Number Team Winning team 1 NAPA Auto Parts 300 Joe Nemechek Jeff Purvis Randy LaJoie Pontiac 7 Evans Motorsports 2 Alltel 200 Greg Biffle Todd Bodine Todd Bodine Chevrolet 00 Buckshot Racing 3 Sam's Town 300 Matt Kenseth Todd Bodine Todd Bodine Chevrolet 00 Buckshot Racing 4 Aaron's 312 Ryan Newman Joe Nemechek Joe Nemechek Chevrolet 87 NEMCO Motorsports 5 SunCom 200 Ryan Newman Matt Kenseth Jeff Green Ford 10 ppc Racing 6 Cheez-It 250 Kevin Harvick Kevin Harvick Matt Kenseth Ford 17 Reiser Enterprises 7 Jani-King 300 Matt Kenseth Kevin Harvick Kevin Harvick Chevrolet 2 Richard Childress Racing 8 Pepsi 300 Kevin Harvick Greg Biffle Greg Biffle Ford 60 Roush Racing 9 Subway 300 Joe Nemechek Jimmy Spencer Mike McLaughlin Pontiac 20 Joe Gibbs Racing 10 Auto Club 300 Bobby Hamilton Jr. Greg Biffle Hank Parker Jr. Chevrolet 36 Cicci-Welliver Racing 11 Hardee's 250 Matt Kenseth Jimmy Spencer Jimmy Spencer Chevrolet 1 Phoenix Racing 12 CVS Pharmacy 200 Presented by Bayer Kevin Harvick Kevin Harvick Jason Keller Ford 57 ppc Racing 13 Nazareth 200 Tony Raines Kevin Harvick Greg Biffle Ford 60 Roush Racing 14 Carquest Auto Parts 300 Kevin Harvick Greg Biffle Jeff Green Ford 10 ppc Racing 15 MBNA Platinum 200 Jeff Green Kevin Harvick Jimmy Spencer Chevrolet 1 Phoenix Racing 16 Outback Steakhouse 300 Jay Sauter Kevin Harvick Kevin Harvick Chevrolet 2 Richard Childress Racing 17 GNC Live Well 250 Kevin Harvick Kevin Harvick Greg Biffle Ford 60 Roush Racing 18 GNC Live Well 200 Scott Pruett Ron Fellows Ron Fellows Chevrolet 87 NEMCO Motorsports 19 Sam's Club Presents the Hills Bros. Coffee 300 Ryan Newman Ryan Newman Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet 92 Herzog Motorsports 20 Carquest Auto Parts 250 Greg Biffle Kevin Harvick Kevin Harvick Chevrolet 2 Richard Childress Racing 21 NAPA Autocare 250 Kenny Wallace Jeff Purvis Jeff Purvis Chevrolet 21 Richard Childress Racing 22 Kroger 200 Kenny Wallace Greg Biffle Kevin Harvick Chevrolet 2 Richard Childress Racing 23 NAPAonline.com 250 Jimmy Spencer Ryan Newman Ryan Newman Ford 02 Penske Racing South 24 Food City 250 Mike Skinner Kevin Harvick Kevin Harvick Chevrolet 2 Richard Childress Racing 25 South Carolina 200 Ryan Newman Jeff Burton Jeff Burton Ford 9 Roush Racing 26 Autolite / Fram 250 Jeff Green Jimmy Spencer Jimmy Spencer Chevrolet 1 Phoenix Racing 27 MBNA.com 200 Ryan Newman Ryan Newman Jeff Green Ford 10 ppc Racing 28 Mr. Goodcents 300 Kevin Lepage Kevin Lepage Jeff Green Ford 10 ppc Racing 29 Little Trees 300 Jeff Burton Matt Kenseth Greg Biffle Ford 60 Roush Racing 30 Sam's Town 250 Kevin Harvick Jeff Green Randy LaJoie Chevrolet 7 Evans Motorsports 31 Outback Steakhouse 200 Jimmy Spencer Greg Biffle Greg Biffle Ford 60 Roush Racing 32 Sam's Club 200 Ryan Newman Jeff Green Kenny Wallace Chevrolet 48 Innovative Motorsports 33 GNC Live Well 300 Jeff Green Kevin Harvick Joe Nemechek Chevrolet 87 NEMCO Motorsports Drivers' Championship List of NASCAR points scoring systems (key) Bold – Pole position awarded by time. Italics – Pole position set by owner's points. * – Most laps led. Pos Position Driver DAY CAR LVS ATL DAR BRI TEX NSH TAL CAL RCH NHA NAZ CLT DOV KEN MIL GLN CHI GTY PPR IRP MCH BRI DAR RCH DOV KAN CLT MEM PHO CAR HOM Pts Points Scored 1 Kevin Harvick 2 2 12 8 8 7* 1* 7 40 5 5 2* 2* 26 3* 1* 4* 3 27 1* 3 1 2 1* 14 27 14 38 4 3 3 5 37* 4813 2 Jeff Green 4 8 5 4 1 38 32 8 3 3 6 4 3 1 29 31 9 31 6 5 2 6 36 2 9 22 1 1 10 2* 2 9* 9 4689 3 Jason Keller 7 10 3 7 3 11 24 2 25 15 18 1 4 3 13 14 5 9 5 2 4 5 8 29 6 13 25 5 2 7 6 4 19 4642 4 Greg Biffle (R) 22 3 2 2 11 30 7 1* 9 6* 37 11 1 6* 9 2 1 2 39 4 5 2* 43 18 15 35 5 3 1 20 1* 12 3 4509 5 Elton Sawyer 43 29 8 35 9 17 21 5 6 12 40 9 11 19 6 4 6 6 8 8 30 4 7 5 2 8 11 16 9 26 38 10 2 4100 6 Tony Raines 36 38 4 10 22 8 20 16 14 8 2 12 6 24 10 3 10 27 11 23 19 12 3 17 10 21 7 7 14 31 16 22 14 3975 7 Mike McLaughlin 6 14 9 11 5 13 37 9 1 10 22 10 17 11 21 25 18 17 25 12 14 23 5 16 3 32 31 10 19 10 31 3 12 3962 8 Jimmie Johnson 5 13 14 9 32 4 8 28 28 16 12 13 9 16 25 30 26 21 1 14 7 15 4 12 16 19 33 6 22 14 21 23 17 3871 9 Chad Little 9 15 16 15 24 12 31 27 11 18 20 14 20 21 11 6 20 16 17 13 16 3 16 9 13 6 4 36 17 16 13 17 27 3846 10 Kenny Wallace 8 4 24 19 4 5 43 36 10 38 8 5 32 30 12 35 16 11 14 6 9 11 22 3 18 23 2 25 32 21 10 1 25 3799 11 Scott Wimmer (R) 15 31 11 14 12 29 15 3 42 19 7 17 30 35 7 17 30 23 13 10 20 31 23 6 12 15 12 17 11 8 7 13 4 3773 12 Randy LaJoie 1 32 38 21 26 3 13 4 27 30 19 8 13 22 24 7 22 19 19 9 33 13 24 31 19 34 9 21 37 1 18 11 21 3578 13 David Green 23 28 40 18 31 15 6 24 32 13 13 23 16 9 8 23 15 35 15 7 6 18 37 15 22 12 15 13 21 33 15 6 11 3554 14 Kevin Grubb 39 12 19 25 21 35 18 34 8 26 15 20 18 33 33 8 3 13 9 3 8 22 13 13 32 3 20 22 20 28 23 15 29 3533 15 Hank Parker Jr. 14 17 22 38 25 21 29 25 41 1 11 18 39 15 30 11 14 32 35 26 22 25 28 34 17 28 8 2 7 32 8 8 20 3341 16 Jamie McMurray (R) 11 26 20 24 14 25 16 19 29 37 26 31 10 25 19 10 19 14 20 11 12 10 17 42 23 14 17 19 31 11 33 16 42 3308 17 Bobby Hamilton Jr. 33 5 37 36 6 23 19 26 23 14 24 7 7 14 28 12 34 29 41 18 15 19 21 32 5 33 13 34 12 15 36 21 26 3267 18 Matt Kenseth 3 34 30 2* 1 5 21 20 4 2 2 2 30 12 30 7 2 10 4 16* 22 2 5 3167 19 Jay Sauter 25 11 10 13 36 22 3 39 7 28 10 32 15 34 23 9 33 12 38 25 17 14 15 10 30 39 18 14 28 4 22 3084 20 Ashton Lewis 31 33 30 39 19 27 11 42 31 22 32 29 14 13 40 5 32 37 43 Wth 11 16 20 19 26 37 16 20 5 9 24 27 16 2904 21 Jeff Purvis 28* 6 17 6 10 24 12 14 24 2 17 19 12 10 14 29 7 15 1* 21 5 17 14 2863 22 Larry Foyt (R) 19 24 31 22 30 33 22 29 12 21 27 28 26 28 41 19 23 30 22 32 34 27 18 33 39 QL 23 30 24 17 34 29 24 2673 23 Shane Hall 12 25 29 28 23 36 38 30 34 33 30 24 21 41 27 22 24 26 31 22 31 24 35 25 28 26 29 29 34 19 19 34 31 2624 24 Rich Bickle 16 7 15 29 15 39 23 12 13 29 16 21 8 17 26 27 12 22 28 9 29 20 25 16 24 2595 25 Tim Fedewa 24 30 28 31 18 2 26 18 18 11 21 25 5 27 31 36 31 40 10 7 9 41 27 6 26 DNQ 2403 26 Jimmy Spencer 13 26 30 2* 7 1* 8 1 18 31 7 8 1* 3 18 6 35 36 2329 27 Mike Skinner 9 6 5 23 3 3 5 4 11 2 6 11 24 19 1999 28 Ryan Newman 9 32 17 6 14 14 15 26* 1* 8 4 7 21* 7 8 1978 29 Todd Bodine 38 1* 1* 5 34 19 35 10 4 17 35 4 15 5 24 15 1915 30 Kelly Denton 18 27 26 37 33 18 28 34 41 24 42 16 13 13 25 40 21 25 38 37 27 42 30 28 1863 31 Kevin Lepage 21 40 27 10 15 4 28 35 12 15 10 42 28 6 12* 14 1687 32 Tim Sauter (R) 10 21 13 34 29 9 34 17 15 25 23 16 22 23 22 43 26 40 1611 33 Jeff Burton 6 2 7 3 10 1* 9 31 3 9 13 1600 34 Geoff Bodine 41 17 20 23 19 18 8 40 14 34 4 22 26 33 35 30 18 1582 35 Joe Nemechek 32 7 1* 4 39 9 4 17 37 35 26 12 1 1541 36 Ron Hornaday Jr. 8 10 16 14 27 11 11 36 24 4 20 30 1346 37 Marty Houston (R) 13 42 36 33 20 14 25 23 37 32 38 30 25 32 17 21 1294 38 Brad Baker 35 34 35 23 Wth 28 13 20 25 36 18 27 26 37 23 43 23 1270 39 Christian Elder DNQ 23 26 20 26 24 28 37 20 24 29 30 35 27 40 28 43 1228 40 Mark Green 20 20 32 41 16 40 41 21 17 38 16 24 36 9 29 1198 41 Michael Waltrip 37 39 3 10 43 12 40 18 15 18 20 6 1195 42 Chad Chaffin 41 22 25 16 37 34 27 28 38 20 38 DNQ 33 22 41 967 43 David Donohue (R) 32 33 27 36 33 27 20 32 32 21 15 34 935 44 Andy Santerre 23 31 33 27 18 16 13 17 32 42 38 928 45 Randy Tolsma 23 33 33 22 29 38 26 40 25 18 25 32 924 46 Steve Park 7 9 6 5 42 4 38 840 47 Brad Teague 43 40 32 34 40 35 40 39 38 37 38 36 40 41 43 42 754 48 Buckshot Jones 18 7 8 13 19 18 736 49 Clay Rogers 18 37 37 23 39 34 35 30 QL 12 677 50 Mike Wallace 31 31 32 27 10 23 Wth 37 23 663 51 Mike Harmon DNQ 40 35 38 38 DNQ DNQ 33 40 28 41 35 42 43 40 41 38 DNQ 660 52 Robbie Faggart 35 42 35 34 31 38 28 33 36 37 DNQ 38 632 53 Steadman Marlin 22 39 26 21 19 26 39 42 602 54 Blaise Alexander 30 16 43 12 11 28 558 55 Johnny Sauter 5 13 11 30 35 545 56 Mike Dillon 29 19 18 20 28 37 525 57 Lyndon Amick 21 30 43 7 21 41 493 58 Ken Alexander 43 30 32 37 41 30 32 36 461 59 Andy Kirby DNQ 16 30 33 41 41 32 399 60 Robby Gordon 5 11 23 389 61 Dan Pardus 35 DNQ DNQ 36 31 36 29 31 DNQ 384 62 Bill Hoff 41 37 39 Wth 35 33 42 40 43 43 374 63 Brian Tyler 33 26 39 24 35 DNQ 344 64 Jason Rudd 40 34 34 31 40 DNQ DNQ 33 342 65 P. J. Jones 27 37 27 17 328 66 Drew White 40 36 38 39 42 37 39 DNQ 328 67 Jeff Falk 31 29 DNQ 24 25 325 68 David Starr 34 27 17 38 304 69 Bobby Gerhart 40 22 26 33 289 70 Ward Burton 8 7 288 71 Derrike Cope Wth 37 31 34 21 283 72 Brian Vickers 37 32 29 25 283 73 Kerry Earnhardt 20 24 26 279 74 Stanton Barrett 39 20 27 28 39 38 277 75 Ricky Hendrick 18 15 41 267 76 A. J. Alsup 41 42 29 32 DNQ DNQ 33 244 77 Joe Bessey 17 43 22 243 78 Joe Ruttman 33 38 21 213 79 Joe Bush 33 29 32 207 80 Kertus Davis 35 42 40 34 199 81 Mike Swaim Jr. 20 25 DNQ 191 82 Shawna Robinson 39 43 19 186 83 Joe Cooksey 29 43 29 186 84 Ron Fellows 1* 185 85 Philip Morris 30 40 34 177 86 Ron Young 38 42 DNQ DNQ 25 DNQ 174 87 Stevie Hodgson 16 36 170 88 Jeff Streeter 41 36 37 29 168 89 Mike Chase 43 27 28 161 90 Boris Said 4 160 91 Mark Voigt DNQ DNQ 36 34 43 150 92 Scott Pruett 8 147 93 Bobby Hamilton 42 20 140 94 Frank Kimmel 11 135 95 Sammy Sanders 36 41 41 135 96 Stacy Compton 10 134 97 Eddie Beahr 42 24 DNQ 128 98 Mark Day 36 31 125 99 Nate Monteith 36 34 DNQ 116 100 Michael Dokken 41 42 42 DNQ 114 101 Andy Houston 17 112 102 Ted Christopher 19 106 103 Mark McFarland 20 103 104 Jason Schuler 41 36 95 105 Josh Richeson 40 DNQ 37 95 106 A. J. Frank 39 38 95 107 John Finger 24 91 108 Shane Huffman 24 91 109 Billy Parker 25 35 88 110 Rick Markle 39 42 83 111 Jerry Robertson 27 82 112 Clay Dale 27 82 113 Bobby Dotter 27 82 114 Tom Hubert 28 35 79 115 Travis Kvapil 28 79 116 Casey Mears 28 79 117 Sean Studer 39 29 76 118 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 29 76 119 Scott Gaylord 42 42 74 120 Andy Hillenburg 33 64 121 Phil Parsons QL 34 61 122 Joe Varde 34 61 123 Gus Wasson 35 58 124 Dwayne Leik DNQ Wth 35 DNQ DNQ 58 125 Dion Ciccarelli DNQ 35 DNQ 58 126 C. W. Smith 36 55 127 Phil Bonifield 36 55 128 Jeff Oakley 36 DNQ 55 129 Mario Hernandez 36 55 130 Ronnie Hornaday 37 52 131 Scott Hansen 37 DNQ 52 132 Dick Trickle 38 49 133 Martin Truex Jr. 38 DNQ 49 134 Lance Hooper 41 39 DNQ 46 135 Rodney Sawyers 43 39 46 136 Hal Goodson 39 46 137 Brian Weber 39 46 138 Eric Jones 39 46 139 Ken Schrader 39 46 140 Jeff Fultz DNQ 39 DNQ 46 141 Christian Fittipaldi 39 46 142 Mike Bliss 40 43 143 Ross Thompson 40 43 144 Mike Potter 41 40 145 Ricky Sanders 41 40 146 Carl Long 42 37 147 Jeff Fuller 42 Wth 37 148 Jerry McCart 43 34 149 Tom Carey Jr. 43 DNQ 34 150 Ed Berrier QL 43 34 151 Steve Grissom 26 152 Sean Woodside 40 153 Brendan Gaughan 41 154 Dave Blaney DNQ 43 155 Tina Gordon 43 156 Rich Woodland Jr. DNQ DNQ 157 Wayman Wittman DNQ Wth 158 Mardy Lindley DNQ 159 Randy Ratliff DNQ DNQ 160 Steven Christian DNQ 161 J. R. Robbs DNQ 162 Sammy Ragan DNQ 163 Damon Lusk DNQ 164 Morgan Shepherd DNQ 165 Danny Bagwell DNQ 166 Richard Jarvis Jr. Wth Pos Position Driver DAY CAR LVS ATL DAR BRI TEX NSH TAL CAL RCH NHA NAZ CLT DOV KEN MIL GLN CHI GTY PPR IRP MCH BRI DAR RCH DOV KAN CLT MEM PHO CAR HOM Pts Points Scored Rookie of the Year Greg Biffle of Roush Racing won the Rookie of the Year title in 2001, winning a record five races and finishing fourth in points, in addition to leading the championship standings at one point in the season. Runner-up was Scott Wimmer, who finished twenty-six points out of tenth in final standings. Jamie McMurray and Larry Foyt finished 3rd and 4th respectively, while Kelly Denton and Christian Elder signed to run limited schedules with their teams. Marty Houston, Tim Sauter, and David Donohue were either released during the season or had their team shut down due to sponsor issues. See also 2001 NASCAR Winston Cup Series 2001 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series 2001 ARCA Re/Max Series 2001 NASCAR Goody's Dash Series References External links Busch Series standings and statistics for 2001 collapsed * Category:NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series seasons