2003 Budweiser Shootout

First exhibition stock car race of the 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Series February 2019 March 2019 NASWINSTON Budweiser Shootout 2003 Budweiser Shootout https://www.racing-reference.info/race/2003-01/X Racing-Reference February 10, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20130618170825/http://racing-reference.info/race/2003-01/X June 18, 2013 liveThe Budweiser Shootout for 2003 http://www.jayski.com/stats/2003/bud2003.htm Jayski's Silly Season Site February 10, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20050205212919/http://www.jayski.com/stats/2003/bud2003.htm February 5, 2005 dead mdy-all 2003 02 08 2003 1 2 exhibition races Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Florida 2.5 4.023 70 175 281.635 Temperatures of 55.9 F C on; wind speeds of 18.41 mph km/h onWeather Information for Daytona Beach, Florida https://www.almanac.com/weather/history/FL/Daytona%20Beach/2003-02-08# Old Farmer's Almanac February 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190212070503/https://www.almanac.com/weather/history/FL/Daytona%20Beach/2003-02-08 February 12, 2019 live 180.827 mph km/h on 75,000 Geoff Bodine Brett Bodine Racing Jeff Gordon Hendrick Motorsports 31 8 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Fox Broadcasting Company Mike Joy, Darrell Waltrip, Larry McReynolds 5.4/10 (Final)Saturday Belongs to CBS Dramas http://tv.zap2it.com/news/dailynielsenrankings.html?30078 Zap2it February 9, 2003 February 10, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20030421171432/http://tv.zap2it.com/news/dailynielsenrankings.html?30078 April 21, 2003 dead The 2003 Budweiser Shootout was the first of two exhibition stock car races of the 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Series. The 25th Budweiser Shootout, and the first to be held at night to allow for prime time broadcasting, it was held on February 8, 2003, in Daytona Beach, Florida, at Daytona International Speedway, before a crowd of 75,000 spectators. Dale Earnhardt Jr. of Dale Earnhardt, Inc. won the 70-lap race from 19th. Hendrick Motorsports's Jeff Gordon was second, with Roush Racing's Matt Kenseth third. It was Earnhardt's first Budweiser Shootout win, and his first at Daytona International Speedway in the Cup Series since the 2001 Pepsi 400. Although Geoff Bodine won the pole position by lot, he was immediately passed by Jimmie Johnson into turn one. Kurt Busch led laps five through fifteen before Earnhardt passed him on lap sixteen and kept the lead until the mandatory ten-minute pit stop at the end of lap twenty. Ten laps later, Gordon took the lead, which he held until all drivers made a second pit stop on lap fifty, when Mark Martin took the lead. Gordon regained the lead on lap 56, which he held until Earnhardt passed him 10 laps later. Earnhardt won the race by keeping the lead for the final four laps. No yellow flag cautions were issued during the race, which had 13 lead changes among 7 different drivers. Background thumb|left|alt=Track layout of the Daytona International Speedway. The track is composed of four-left hand turns, and one tri-oval, where the start/finish line is located. The pit lane splits off before the entry to the tri-oval, and rejoins the track on the approach to the first turn.|A track layout map of Daytona International Speedway, where the race was held. The 2003 Budweiser Shootout was the first of two non-points scoring exhibition stock car races of the 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Series, the 25th edition of the event,http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/motorsports/5140342.htm Earnhardt Jr. gets 'drilled,' beats Gordon Clark Cammy February 9, 2003 Miami Herald February 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20030216081847/http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/motorsports/5140342.htm February 16, 2003 dead mdy-all and the first time it was held at night,Pedley Jim Budweiser Shootout kicks off Winston Cup season http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/sports/motorsports/5133742.htm The Kansas City Star February 8, 2003 February 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20030421152240/http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/sports/motorsports/5133742.htm April 21, 2003 dead to enable a prime time broadcast.https://archive.org/details/nascarwinstoncup0000unse/ NASCAR Winston Cup 2003 UMI Publications 2003 978-0-943860-32-9 Charlotte, North Carolina 54–56 registration Open Library It was held on February 8, 2003, in Daytona Beach, Florida at Daytona International Speedway, a superspeedway that holds NASCAR races.http://www.nascar.com/races/tracks/ NASCAR Race Tracks NASCAR https://web.archive.org/web/20130101145548/http://www.nascar.com/races/tracks/ January 1, 2013 live December 20, 2011 mdy-all Its standard track is a four-turn, 2.5 mi km on off superspeedway.http://sports.espn.go.com/travel/news/story?id=2346804 Daytona International Speedway June 27, 2011 ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20120120202142/http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/news/story?id=2346804 January 20, 2012 dead June 25, 2015 Daytona's turns are banked at 31 degrees, and the front stretch (the location of the finish line) is banked at 18 degrees. The Budweiser Shootout was created by Busch Beer brand manager Monty Roberts as the Busch Clash in 1979. The race, designed to promote Busch Beer, invites the fastest NASCAR drivers from the previous season to compete,http://www.speedwaymedia.com/articles/Story.asp?S=4300107100124 The Budweiser Shootout – What a Difference Three Decades Make Fleshman Ron January 7, 2010 SpeedwayMedia https://web.archive.org/web/20100116052235/http://www.speedwaymedia.com/articles/Story.asp?S=4300107100124 January 16, 2010 dead June 10, 2015 and is considered a "warm-up" for the Daytona 500.https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2359649-preview-and-prediction-for-sprint-unlimited Preview, Prediction of the 2015 Sprint Unlimited Bonkowski Jerry February 10, 2015 Bleacher Report https://web.archive.org/web/20150610112831/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2359649-preview-and-prediction-for-sprint-unlimited June 10, 2015 live June 10, 2015 It was renamed the Bud Shootout in 1998. The name changed to the Budweiser Shootout in 2001, the Sprint Unlimited in 2013 and the Advance Auto Parts Clash in 2017.https://sports.yahoo.com/news/season-opening-daytona-exhibition-race-officially-the-advance-auto-parts-clash-160539322.html?pt=1&guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEQdF2uFUTLg5HTvtP2pYir2dv8yTFuLEZuftMb1jGnvoaGx64CvxRwuJ5VNT1p7ptlB1p6Ph8jIG2WEo-rYwrx6Y3t85b8YMUnwVoYb4RHyQ3BSSq9dYpaMVlzAzGeZ5zFGyrYjSupffAHWYTNaAtcjFn_8w2s5un3t6BYWMIFe Season-opening Daytona exhibition race officially the 'Advance Auto Parts Clash' Bromberg Nick January 18, 2017 July 31, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190731064134/https://sports.yahoo.com/news/season-opening-daytona-exhibition-race-officially-the-advance-auto-parts-clash-160539322.html?pt=1&guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEQdF2uFUTLg5HTvtP2pYir2dv8yTFuLEZuftMb1jGnvoaGx64CvxRwuJ5VNT1p7ptlB1p6Ph8jIG2WEo-rYwrx6Y3t85b8YMUnwVoYb4RHyQ3BSSq9dYpaMVlzAzGeZ5zFGyrYjSupffAHWYTNaAtcjFn_8w2s5un3t6BYWMIFe July 31, 2019 Yahoo! Sports The race was open to 19 drivers, including the 15 pole position winners from the 2002 season and four previous shootout winners. Races where qualifying was cancelled due to rain or where the points leader started from the pole position did not count.Bigelow Big Time to Go Racin' http://www.caledonianrecord.com/pages/strap_in/story/61d7a0a10 The Caledonian-Record February 7, 2003 February 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20030421154704/http://www.caledonianrecord.com/pages/strap_in/story/61d7a0a10 April 21, 2003 dead Tony Stewart was the race's defending champion. The race was 70 laps long, with two segments of 20 and 50 laps separated by a ten-minute pit stop. Teams could change tires, add fuel, and make normal chassis tweaks during the pit stop, but not springs, shock absorbers or rear ends. If the race was stopped, pit crews could work on their vehicles in the garage or on the pit road. Yellow caution and green-flag laps were scored, and the second segment would be extended beyond 50 laps if necessary. Every rolling restart had cars alongside each other in pairs, and all lapped competitors had to move to the rear of the field.Utter Jim New format breaks Shootout into two segments http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/5102461.htm The Charlotte Observer February 4, 2003 February 10, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20030218195414/http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/5102461.htm February 18, 2003 dead In other changes, NASCAR mandated all cars to run a 13.6 USgal on fuel cell from the standard 22 USgal on cells to try to have an additional pit stop and prevent multi-car accidents.Fabrizio Tony Mixed Views On Smaller Fuel Cell Rule http://autoracing.tbo.com/autoracing/MGA5FF4XWBD.html The Tampa Tribune February 8, 2003 February 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20030305031841/http://autoracing.tbo.com/autoracing/MGA5FF4XWBD.html March 5, 2003 dead mdy-all The smaller fuel cells required teams to make an extra pit stop in the second segment. Furthermore, all teams were mandated to use a new car package, which underwent 18 changes to remove several aerodynamic differences (such as the rear spoiler and deck lid) between each of the four types Cup Series car to offer parity throughout the field. The redesigned car package's body design was uniform in the center, but the front and rear were reshaped slightly.http://www.charleston.net/stories/020803/spo_8_templates.shtml Rule change could result in closer competition Caraviello David February 8, 2003 The Post and Courier August 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20030222100252/http://www.charleston.net/stories/020803/spo_8_templates.shtml February 22, 2003 dead Practice and qualification thumb|alt=A middle-aged man sitting in a chair and smiling. He is wearing a black T-shirt and baseball cap with sponsors' logos.|Geoff Bodine (pictured in 2007) picked the pole position for Brett Bodine Racing. Two practice sessions were held on Friday before the race. The first session lasted for 55 minutes, and the second 60 minutes. Ryan Newman lapped fastest in the first practice session with a time of 48.330 seconds, ahead of Jeff Gordon, Stewart, Terry Labonte, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kurt Busch, Jimmie Johnson, Bill Elliott, Matt Kenseth, and Ricky Rudd in positions second through tenth.http://www.nascar.com/races/wc/2003/100/data/practice1_speeds.html Practice 1 Speeds: Budweiser Shootout NASCAR https://web.archive.org/web/20030608140746/http://www.nascar.com/races/wc/2003/100/data/practice1_speeds.html June 8, 2003 dead February 11, 2003 Labonte ran faster in the final practice session, setting a lap of 47.787 seconds to pace the field; Earnhardt was second, and Stewart duplicated his first practice session result in third place. Mark Martin, Ward Burton, Kenseth, Kevin Harvick, Dale Jarrett, Ken Schrader, and Gordon completed the top ten quickest competitors.http://www.nascar.com/races/wc/2003/100/data/practice2_speeds.html Practice 2 Speeds: Budweiser Shootout NASCAR https://web.archive.org/web/20030409064735/http://www.nascar.com/races/wc/2003/100/data/practice2_speeds.html April 9, 2003 dead February 11, 2019 For qualifying, the 19 entered drivers chose their starting positions by lot, a feature unique to the event.http://classic.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/21872 Bodine lucks into pole position February 7, 2003 Autosport https://web.archive.org/web/20190212070632/http://classic.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/21872 February 12, 2019 live February 11, 2019 Geoff Bodine drew the pole position, with Johnson, Busch, Rudd and Kenseth in second through fifth.Long Dustin Luck of the draw elevates Bodine http://www1.roanoke.com/sports/racing/8102.html The Roanoke Times February 7, 2003 February 10, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20030309000353/http://www1.roanoke.com/sports/racing/8102.html March 9, 2003 dead mdy-all Ricky Craven drew sixth place, and Jarrett, Todd Bodine, Martin, and Burton selected positions seven, eight, nine and ten. Schrader, Stewart, Elliott, Rusty Wallace, Newman, Harvick, Labonte and Gordon drew the following eight placings. Earnhardt chose the race's 19th and final starting position. Once the lot was completed, Bodine said, "This is what's called brotherly love and I'm happy to be able to help Brett out. It's a tune up for Brett to get ready for the 125s (qualifying races) and the Daytona 500. I love my brothers Brett and Todd. When we put our helmets on it gets a little heated, but this is going to be a lot of fun."Rodman Dave G. Bodine draws pole for Budweiser Shootout http://www.nascar.com/2003/news/headlines/wc/02/06/gbodine_shootout/index.html NASCAR February 6, 2003 February 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20030407110027/http://www.nascar.com/2003/news/headlines/wc/02/06/gbodine_shootout/index.html April 7, 2003 dead Qualifying results Grid Starting position No. Car number Driver Team Manufacturer 1 11Geoff BodineBrett Bodine RacingFord 2 48Jimmie JohnsonHendrick MotorsportsChevrolet 3 97Kurt BuschRoush Racing Ford 4 21Ricky RuddWood Brothers Racing Ford 5 17Matt Kenseth Roush Racing Ford 6 32Ricky CravenPPI MotorsportsPontiac 7 88Dale JarrettRobert Yates Racing Ford 8 54Todd BodineBelCar RacingFord 9 6Mark Martin Roush Racing Ford 10 22Ward BurtonBill Davis RacingDodge 11 49Ken SchraderBAM Racing Dodge 12 20Tony StewartJoe Gibbs Racing Chevrolet 13 9Bill ElliottEvernham MotorsportsDodge 14 2Rusty WallacePenske Racing SouthDodge 15 12Ryan Newman Ryan Newman (racing driver) Penske Racing South Dodge 16 29Kevin HarvickRichard Childress Racing Chevrolet 17 5Terry Labonte Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 18 24Jeff Gordon Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 19 8Dale Earnhardt Jr.Dale Earnhardt, Inc. ChevroletSources: Race The 70-lap race commenced at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (UTC−05:00), and was broadcast live in the United States on Fox. Commentary was provided by play-by-play announcer Mike Joy, with analysis from three-time Cup Series champion Darrell Waltrip, and former crew chief Larry McReynolds. Around the start of the race, weather conditions were clear with the air temperature at 52 F C on; a 60 percent chance of rain was forecast though none fell on the circuit.http://www.news-journalonline.com/NewsJournalOnline/Speed/Headlines/speedSPDWC1SHOOT020903.htm Speeding bullet Earnhardt wins first Shootout Kelly Godwin February 9, 2003 The Daytona Beach News-Journal February 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20030220083451/http://www.news-journalonline.com/NewsJournalOnline/Speed/Headlines/speedSPDWC1SHOOT020903.htm February 20, 2003 dead mdy-all Hal Marchman, pastor of Central Baptist Church in Daytona Beach, began pre-race ceremonies with an invocation. Country music group SHeDAISY performed the national anthem, and actress and model Susan Ward commanded the drivers to start their engines.NASCAR on Fox: Budweiser Shootout February 8, 2003 Television production Fox Broadcasting Corporation Daytona Beach, Florida 00:09:22 – 00:12:04 No driver moved to the rear of the field during the pace laps. left|thumb|upright|alt=A man in his late twenties wearing black sunglasses and a red and black racing suit adorned with sponsors' logos|Dale Earnhardt Jr. (pictured in 2002) claimed his first Budweiser Shootout victory and his third at Daytona International Speedway. At the start, Bodine was passed by Johnson entering turn one. He felt a tire rubbing against the car's bodywork on lap three. Bodine entered the garage on that lap, where suspension damage was discovered, necessitating his retirement from the race on lap four.Krone Nikki From last to first, Earnhardt Jr. wins the Budweiser Shootout http://www.frontstretch.com/backend/display.php?article=21 Frontstretch February 9, 2003 February 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20030510221418/http://www.frontstretch.com/backend/display.php?article=21 May 10, 2003 dead Every driver was separated by seven-tenths of a second after the first four laps.http://www.gastongazette.com/Portal/ASP/sports/nascar/nascarDisplay.asp?ID=213 Junior plays his cards right Dutton Monte February 9, 2003 The Gaston Gazette August 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20030309041403/http://www.gastongazette.com/portal/asp/sports/nascar/nascarDisplay.asp?ID=213 March 9, 2003 dead Johnson lost the lead to Busch on lap five. Busch led the next ten laps until Earnhardt overtook him in turn three to lead the sixteenth lap.Minter Rick Earnhardt Jr. wins Bud Shootout http://www.accessatlanta.com/ajc/sports/0203/09bud.html The Atlanta Journal-Constitution February 8, 2003 February 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20030220032317/http://www.accessatlanta.com/ajc/sports/0203/09bud.html February 20, 2003 dead mdy-all During the three-abreast racing,Blake Ben Junior's the Boss in Bud Shootout http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/nascar/5036/ Speed February 8, 2003 February 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20030410035444/http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/nascar/5036/ April 10, 2003 dead Wallace's left-rear tire lost pressure and burst two laps later, slowing him.https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A97694778/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=GPS&xid=1b1e4461 Earnhardt Jr. Outduels Gordon in Bud Shootout Tays Alan February 9, 2003 The Palm Beach Post August 11, 2019 11B Gale OneFile: News subscription November 9, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211109221646/https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=GPS&u=wikipedia&id=GALE%7CA97694778&v=2.1&it=r&sid=GPS&asid=1b1e4461 live He remained on the lead lap, because the ten-minute pit stops for tires, fuel and car adjustments followed soon after on lap twenty.Poole David No. 8 Chevy, driver impressive in Budweiser Shootout win http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/5139457.htm The Charlotte Observer February 8, 2003 February 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20030412193636/http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/5139457.htm April 12, 2003 dead At this point, Earnhardt led Busch, Johnson, Gordon and Kenseth. Earnhardt told his crew chief Tony Eury Sr. he wanted fuel, tires and no chassis adjustments because he felt comfortable with his car. Once green flag racing resumed, Kenseth overtook Earnhardt on the outside for the lead on lap 22. Both drivers exchanged first place over the next seven laps, until Gordon executed a bump and run technique on Kenseth in the first turn for the lead on lap thirty. On lap fifty, every driver made a second pit stop. Most drivers had two tires installed to their cars, though Johnson's pit crew replaced all four of his tires. Martin, Schrader, Todd Bodine and Rudd made fuel stops; after all the pit stops were completed, Martin took the lead on lap 52, as varying team strategies changed the running order.https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/earnhardt-jr-wins-bud-shootout-at-daytona/115060/ Earnhardt Jr wins Bud Shootout at Daytona February 10, 2003 motorsport.com https://web.archive.org/web/20190811184622/https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/earnhardt-jr-wins-bud-shootout-at-daytona/115060/ August 11, 2019 live August 11, 2019 Martin led the next four laps before Gordon passed him to return to the lead. Earnhardt moved to 5th by the 59th lap, before advancing to 3rd soon after. Earnhardt steered left on lap 64 to try a pass on Gordon for the lead, but was unable to complete it since there were no car to provide drafting assistance, leading Gordon to believe the inside was the best position to race in. Earnhardt signaled to Newman two laps later that he needed drafting assistance. Newman clung onto Earnhardt's back bumper panel, moving the latter past Gordon on the outside lane at turn three for the lead. Gordon could not respond to Earnhardt in the final four laps, as the remainder of the field went two abreast behind him. Earnhardt held off Gordon and Kenseth to win from last on the grid. It was Earnhardt's maiden Budweiser Shootout victory, and his first at Daytona International Speedway in the Cup Series since the 2001 Pepsi 400. Gordon finished second, Kenseth third, Newman fourth, and Burton fifth. Schrader was in second in the final seven laps as a tailwind increased his top speed,http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/motorsports/2003/daytona500/news/2003/02/08/maloof_schrader/ Surprise contender; Schrader finishes sixth after running with Shootout leaders N. Maloof Denise February 8, 2003 August 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20030421170315/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/motorsports/2003/daytona500/news/2003/02/08/maloof_schrader/ April 21, 2003 CNN/SI but fell to sixth after a failed overtake to Earnhardt's outside.Korth Joanne Motorsports: No restricting Junior http://www.sptimes.com/2003/02/09/Sports/No_restricting_Junior.shtml St. Petersburg Times February 9, 2003 February 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20030309045021/http://www.sptimes.com/2003/02/09/Sports/No_restricting_Junior.shtml March 9, 2003 dead mdy-all Johnson, Rudd, Harvick, and Craven completed the top ten finishers. The first 15 drivers finished within a second of one other. No yellow caution flags were issued since no driver had an accident or collided with another car,Jr. Wins First Shootout Under The Lights http://www.speedwaymedia.com/Articles/020903Jr.asp Speedway Media February 9, 2003 February 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20030311191451/http://www.speedwaymedia.com/Articles/020903Jr.asp March 11, 2003 dead mdy-all and there were 13 lead changes among 7 different participants. Gordon's 31 laps led was the most of any competitor. Earnhardt led 4 times for 13 laps. After the race Earnhardt appeared in victory lane to celebrate his third victory at Daytona International Speedway. He earned $205,000 for the victory, and performed donuts in the infield grass in front of a crowd of 75,000 people.Coble Don Earnhardt Jr. wins Shootout http://augustachronicle.com/stories/020903/nas_047-4590.000.shtml The Augusta Chronicle February 8, 2003 February 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20030309074418/http://augustachronicle.com/stories/020903/nas_047-4590.000.shtml March 9, 2003 dead mdy-all Earnhardt was unsure as to how he won the race, "There was so much happening the last two laps and there's so much going on in your mind. You're trying to watch who is running up on the top and who is running on the bottom and you're trying to get help from those guys and get pushes. But I stayed out front. That's a tough win." Gordon said of his second-place finish, "When Junior got up there, I didn't think he had enough momentum. Then everyone started battling for second and third and it got real crazy out there. After that, it was everyone getting what they could. He's so good at these restrictor plate races." Third-placed Kenseth said that the night was instrumental in determining the race's outcome because the track temperatures were lower than during the day, "Being at night, all three lanes had grip. It was intense for us and good for the fans." Drivers were pleased with the updated car package. Wallace observed that competitors could draft efficiently and that drivers could not pull away from each other, "My car handled pretty good the whole entire run. The cars, aerodynamically, stuck pretty tight. I feel real good about it."http://www.nascar.com/2003/news/headlines/wc/02/08/aero_package/index.html Aero package gets good reviews from drivers February 9, 2003 NASCAR https://web.archive.org/web/20030411143150/http://www.nascar.com/2003/news/headlines/wc/02/08/aero_package/index.html April 11, 2003 dead February 11, 2019 Harvick compared the on-track action to the early races, when cars had roof flaps added on top to lower top speeds, and he disclosed there was a negligible difference in car handling, "That was pretty wild racing to tell you the truth. (The cars) suck up really good. You could pass, you could push, you could shove. They get a lot better run than the other cars used to for some reason." Kenseth felt that the package prevented 95 percent of possible illegal spoiler modifications for the Daytona races, "Everybody used to roll the spoilers down as much as they could, everybody would cheat the templates as much as they could." Craven said of the driving observed in the event, "It was like a 2½-mile Martinsville. It was perfect."https://www.espn.com/rpm/wc/2003/0208/1506232.html Shootout a helpful primer for teams Baum Jonathan February 8, 2003 ESPN August 11, 2019 live https://web.archive.org/web/20030220025443/http://espn.go.com/rpm/wc/2003/0208/1506232.html February 20, 2003 The race took 58 minutes and 4 seconds to complete, and the margin of victory was 0.180 seconds. Race results Pos. Finishing position Grid Starting position No. Car number Driver Team Manufacturer Laps Laps completed 1 19 8Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1 Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Chevrolet 70 2 18 24 Jeff Gordon 1 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 70 3 5 17Matt Kenseth 1 Roush Racing Ford 70 4 15 12Ryan Newman 1 Penske Racing South Dodge 70 5 10 22Ward Burton 1 Bill Davis Racing Dodge 70 6 11 49Ken Schrader 1 BAM Racing Dodge 70 7 2 48Jimmie Johnson 1Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 70 8 4 21Ricky Rudd 1 Wood Brothers Racing Ford 70 9 16 29Kevin Harvick 1 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet 70 10 6 32Ricky Craven 1 PPI Motorsports Pontiac 70 11 3 97Kurt Busch 1 Roush Racing Ford 70 12 14 2Rusty Wallace 1 Penske Racing South Dodge 70 13 8 54Todd Bodine 1BelCar Racing Ford 70 14 17 5Terry Labonte 1Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 70 15 12 20Tony Stewart 1 Joe Gibbs Racing Chevrolet 70 16 13 9Bill Elliott 1 Evernham Motorsports Dodge 70 17 9 6Mark Martin 1 Roush Racing Ford 70 18 7 88Dale Jarrett 1 Robert Yates Racing Ford 70 19 1 11Geoff Bodine 1 Brett Bodine Racing Ford 3Sources: References NASCAR Winston Cup Series 2003 2002 Ford 400 2003 Gatorade 125s (exhibition) 2003 Daytona 500 (points) Florida Sports United States Budweiser Shootout Budweiser Shootout Category:NASCAR races at Daytona International Speedway Category:February 2003 sports events in the United States