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The 1996 NASCAR Busch Series began February 17 and ended November 3. Randy LaJoie of BACE Motorsports was crowned the series champion.
Busch Series standings and statistics for 1996
{{NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship * NASCAR Xfinity Series seasons
The 1996 NASCAR Busch Series began February 17 and ended November 3. Randy LaJoie of BACE Motorsports was crowned the series champion.
Teams and drivers
List of full-time teams at the start of 1996.Races
Goody's Headache Powder 300
The Goody's Headache Powder 300 was held February 17 at Daytona International Speedway. Jeff Purvis won the pole. Top ten results #29-Steve Grissom
Steven Paul Grissom (born June 26, 1963) is an American former stock car racing driver. Grissom was the 1993 Busch Series champion and has eleven Busch wins in 185 starts. He turned down a scholarship to play quarterback at the University of Alaba ...
#32- Dale Jarrett
#60- Mark Martin
#92- Larry Pearson
#63- Curtis Markham
#43- Rodney Combs
#74- Randy LaJoie
#26- Derrike Cope
#44- Bobby Labonte
#20-Jimmy Spencer Jimmy Spencer may refer to:
* Jimmy Spencer (American football) (born 1969), American NFL cornerback
* Jimmy Spencer ( game design) (born 1990), American game designer
* Jimmy Spencer (footballer) (born 1991), English football player
* Jimmy Spen ...
*This was the first NASCAR start for Tony Stewart.
Goodwrench Service 200
TheGoodwrench Service 200
The Goody's Headache Powder 200 was a NASCAR Busch Series stock car race held at North Carolina Speedway. It was last run in 2004, after which Rockingham was removed from both the Busch as well as Nextel Cup Series schedules.
Mark Martin ha ...
was held February 24 at North Carolina Speedway
Rockingham Speedway, formerly North Carolina Motor Speedway and later North Carolina Speedway is a racetrack located near Rockingham, North Carolina. It is also known as The Rock and previously hosted NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, ...
. Mark Martin won the pole.
Top ten results
#60- Mark Martin
#34- Mike McLaughlin
#4- Jeff Purvis
#2-Ricky Craven
Richard Allen Craven (born May 24, 1966) is an American stock car racing analyst and former driver. Prior to his broadcasting duties, he was a NASCAR driver who won in four different series—the K&N Pro Series, and the three national series.
He ...
#44- Bobby Labonte
#95- David Green
#74- Randy LaJoie
#57- Jason Keller
#5- Terry Labonte
#81- Todd Bodine
Hardee's Fried Chicken Challenge 250
The Hardee's Fried Chicken Challenge 250 was Held March 2 at Richmond International Raceway. Jeff Purvis won the pole. Top ten results #4- Jeff Purvis #87- Joe Nemechek #95- David Green #90- Mike Wallace #63- Curtis Markham #74- Randy LaJoie #57- Jason Keller #81- Todd Bodine #32- Dale Jarrett #5- Terry LabonteBusch Light 300
The Busch Light 300 was held March 9 atAtlanta Motor Speedway
Atlanta Motor Speedway (formerly known Atlanta International Raceway from 1960 to 1990) is a 1.54-mile entertainment facility in Hampton, Georgia, United States, 20 miles (32 km) south of Atlanta. It has annually hosted NASCAR Cup Series ...
. Dick Trickle won the pole.
Top ten results
#5- Terry Labonte
#95- David Green
#10- Phil Parsons
#29-Steve Grissom
Steven Paul Grissom (born June 26, 1963) is an American former stock car racing driver. Grissom was the 1993 Busch Series champion and has eleven Busch wins in 185 starts. He turned down a scholarship to play quarterback at the University of Alaba ...
#49- Stanton Barrett
#43- Rodney Combs
#60- Mark Martin
#22- Ward Burton
#44- Bobby Labonte
#87- Joe Nemechek
BellSouth/Opryland USA 320
The BellSouth/Opryland USA 320 was held March 17 at Nashville Speedway USA. Sterling Marlin won the pole. Top ten results #44- Bobby Labonte #95- David Green #10- Phil Parsons #5- Terry Labonte #63- Curtis Markham #87- Joe Nemechek #99-Glenn Allen Jr.
Glenn Allen Jr. (born September 24, 1970) is the co-owner of Allen-Hock Motorsports, an American Speed Association (ASA) team. He is a former auto racer, participating in both the ASA and the NASCAR Busch Series during his career, and earning th ...
#64- Dick Trickle
#98- Jeremy Mayfield
#55- Bobby Dotter
Dura Lube 200 (March 23)
The Dura Lube 200 was held March 23 at Darlington Raceway. Jeff Green won the pole. Top ten results #60- Mark Martin #12-Michael Waltrip
Michael Curtis Waltrip (born April 30, 1963) is an American former professional stock car racing driver, racing commentator, and published author. He competes full time in the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience. He is the younger brother o ...
#5- Terry Labonte
#2-Ricky Craven
Richard Allen Craven (born May 24, 1966) is an American stock car racing analyst and former driver. Prior to his broadcasting duties, he was a NASCAR driver who won in four different series—the K&N Pro Series, and the three national series.
He ...
#44- Bobby Labonte
#32- Dale Jarrett
#29-Steve Grissom
Steven Paul Grissom (born June 26, 1963) is an American former stock car racing driver. Grissom was the 1993 Busch Series champion and has eleven Busch wins in 185 starts. He turned down a scholarship to play quarterback at the University of Alaba ...
#81- Todd Bodine
#64- Dick Trickle
#22- Ward Burton
Goody's Headache Powder 250
The Goody's Headache Powder 250 was held March 30 at Bristol Motor Speedway.Chad Little
Chad Little (born April 29, 1963) is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He holds a degree in marketing from Washington State University and a J.D. degree from Gonzaga University. While attending Washington State University, ...
won the pole.
Top ten results
#60- Mark Martin
#3- Jeff Green
#8- Kenny Wallace
#10- Phil Parsons
#29-Steve Grissom
Steven Paul Grissom (born June 26, 1963) is an American former stock car racing driver. Grissom was the 1993 Busch Series champion and has eleven Busch wins in 185 starts. He turned down a scholarship to play quarterback at the University of Alaba ...
#74- Randy LaJoie
#95- David Green
#64- Dick Trickle
#90- Mike Wallace
#47- Jeff Fuller
Sundrop 300
The Sundrop 300 was held April 6 at Hickory Motor Speedway. David Green won the pole. Top ten results #95- David Green #1-Hermie Sadler
Herman Marion Sadler III (born April 24, 1969) is a candidate for the newly redrawn Virginia State Senate District 17 and was a former American professional stock car racing driver, announcer, professional wrestling promoter, and autism advocate ...
#74- Randy LaJoie
#57- Jason Keller
#81- Todd Bodine
#51-Jimmy Spencer Jimmy Spencer may refer to:
* Jimmy Spencer (American football) (born 1969), American NFL cornerback
* Jimmy Spencer ( game design) (born 1990), American game designer
* Jimmy Spencer (footballer) (born 1991), English football player
* Jimmy Spen ...
#3- Jeff Green
#88- Kevin Lepage
#63- Curtis Markham
#92- Larry Pearson
CoreStates/Meridian Advantage 200
The CoreStates/Meridian Advantage 200 was held May 19 at Nazareth Speedway. David Green won the pole. Top ten results #74- Randy LaJoie* #95- David Green #3- Jeff Green #64- Dick Trickle #57- Jason Keller #6-Tommy Houston
Tommy Houston (born January 29, 1945) is a retired NASCAR Busch Series driver. Over his career, Houston and Jack Ingram became known as the pair of journeymen drivers that helped that series grow throughout the 1980s and early 1990s.
Houston was ...
#88- Kevin Lepage
#40- Tim Fedewa
#81- Todd Bodine
#99-Glenn Allen Jr.
Glenn Allen Jr. (born September 24, 1970) is the co-owner of Allen-Hock Motorsports, an American Speed Association (ASA) team. He is a former auto racer, participating in both the ASA and the NASCAR Busch Series during his career, and earning th ...
Shane Hall
Shane Michael Hall (born August 25, 1969) is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He is a former driver in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. He last drove the No. 49 Chevrolet for Jay Robinson Racing. Hall is featured as an unlockab ...
flipped in this race.
*This was the first win for Randy LaJoie.
* Toshio Suzuki became the first Japanese driver to qualify for a NASCAR race.
Red Dog 300
The Red Dog 300 was held May 25 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Dale Jarrett won the pole. Future Cup Series champion Matt Kenseth made his debut. Top ten results #60- Mark Martin #64- Dick Trickle #44- Bobby Labonte #5- Terry Labonte #74- Randy LaJoie #32- Dale Jarrett #26- Derrike Cope #87- Joe Nemechek #90- Mike Wallace #22- Ward BurtonGM Goodwrench/Delco 200
The GM Goodwrench/Delco 200 was held June 1 at Dover International Speedway. Bobby Labonte won the pole. Top ten results #74- Randy LaJoie #2-Ricky Craven
Richard Allen Craven (born May 24, 1966) is an American stock car racing analyst and former driver. Prior to his broadcasting duties, he was a NASCAR driver who won in four different series—the K&N Pro Series, and the three national series.
He ...
#5- Terry Labonte
#95- David Green
#90- Mike Wallace
#32- Dale Jarrett
#3- Jeff Green
#10- Phil Parsons
#92- Larry Pearson
#1-Hermie Sadler
Herman Marion Sadler III (born April 24, 1969) is a candidate for the newly redrawn Virginia State Senate District 17 and was a former American professional stock car racing driver, announcer, professional wrestling promoter, and autism advocate ...
Winston Motorsports 300
The Winston Motorsports 300 was held June 8 at South Boston Speedway. Randy LaJoie won the pole. Mike Harmon would make his NASCAR debut in this race Top ten results #81- Todd Bodine #34- Mike McLaughlin #3- Jeff Green #92- Larry Pearson #74- Randy LaJoie #63- Curtis Markham #1-Hermie Sadler
Herman Marion Sadler III (born April 24, 1969) is a candidate for the newly redrawn Virginia State Senate District 17 and was a former American professional stock car racing driver, announcer, professional wrestling promoter, and autism advocate ...
#23-Chad Little
Chad Little (born April 29, 1963) is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He holds a degree in marketing from Washington State University and a J.D. degree from Gonzaga University. While attending Washington State University, ...
#88- Kevin Lepage
#72- Mike Dillon
Carolina Pride/Advance Auto Parts 250
The Carolina Pride/Advance Auto Parts 250 was held June 22 at Myrtle Beach Speedway. David Green won the pole. This race marked the NASCAR debut of Dale Earnhardt Jr., driving the #31Chevrolet
Chevrolet ( ), colloquially referred to as Chevy and formally the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors Company, is an American automobile division of the American manufacturer General Motors (GM). Louis Chevrolet (1878–1941) and ous ...
. Earnhardt started 7th and finished 14th.
Top ten results
#95- David Green
#4- Jeff Purvis
#57- Jason Keller
#88- Kevin Lepage
#3- Jeff Green
#34- Mike McLaughlin
#64- Dick Trickle
#43- Dennis Setzer
#63- Curtis Markham
#37- Mark Green
Lysol 200
The Lysol 200 was held June 30 at Watkins Glen International. David Green won the pole. Top ten results #5- Terry Labonte #81- Todd Bodine #34- Mike McLaughlin #44- Bobby Labonte #95- David Green #3- Jeff Green #20-Jimmy Spencer Jimmy Spencer may refer to:
* Jimmy Spencer (American football) (born 1969), American NFL cornerback
* Jimmy Spencer ( game design) (born 1990), American game designer
* Jimmy Spencer (footballer) (born 1991), English football player
* Jimmy Spen ...
#23-Chad Little
Chad Little (born April 29, 1963) is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He holds a degree in marketing from Washington State University and a J.D. degree from Gonzaga University. While attending Washington State University, ...
#8- Kenny Wallace
#57- Jason Keller
Sears Auto Center 250
TheSears Auto Center 250
The NorthernTool.com 250 is a discontinued NASCAR Nationwide Series race held at the Milwaukee Mile. From 1984 to 1985, the race was 200 laps, long. From 1986 to 1992, no race was held. In 1993, the race returned, and was increased to 250 laps, ...
was held July 7 at The Milwaukee Mile. Hermie Sadler
Herman Marion Sadler III (born April 24, 1969) is a candidate for the newly redrawn Virginia State Senate District 17 and was a former American professional stock car racing driver, announcer, professional wrestling promoter, and autism advocate ...
won the pole.
Top ten results
#00- Buckshot Jones
#34- Mike McLaughlin
#74- Randy LaJoie
#8- Kenny Wallace
#44- Bobby Labonte
#75- Doug Heveron
#3- Jeff Green
#6-Tommy Houston
Tommy Houston (born January 29, 1945) is a retired NASCAR Busch Series driver. Over his career, Houston and Jack Ingram became known as the pair of journeymen drivers that helped that series grow throughout the 1980s and early 1990s.
Houston was ...
#47- Jeff Fuller
#57- Jason Keller
*This was Buckshot Jones's first Busch Series win.
Stanley 200
The Stanley 200 was held July 12 at New Hampshire International Speedway. The race was originally scheduled to run on May 12, but was rescheduled for July 12 (Friday morning) because of rain. The field was set according to where they qualified on May 11. David Green won the pole. Top ten results #74- Randy LaJoie #5- Terry Labonte #95- David Green #3- Jeff Green #44- Bobby Labonte #1-Hermie Sadler
Herman Marion Sadler III (born April 24, 1969) is a candidate for the newly redrawn Virginia State Senate District 17 and was a former American professional stock car racing driver, announcer, professional wrestling promoter, and autism advocate ...
#81- Todd Bodine
#57- Jason Keller
#34- Mike McLaughlin
#90- Mike Wallace
Humminbird Fishfinder 500K
The Humminbird Fishfinder 500K was held July 27 at Talladega Superspeedway. Joe Nemechek won the pole. Top ten results #29- Greg Sacks #87- Joe Nemechek #74- Randy LaJoie #5- Terry Labonte #12-Michael Waltrip
Michael Curtis Waltrip (born April 30, 1963) is an American former professional stock car racing driver, racing commentator, and published author. He competes full time in the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience. He is the younger brother o ...
#4- Jeff Purvis
#64- Dick Trickle
#47- Jeff Fuller
#88- Kevin Lepage
#95- David Green
Kroger 200
The Kroger 200 was held August 2 at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Randy LaJoie won the pole. Top ten results #74- Randy LaJoie #34- Mike McLaughlin #95- David Green #40- Tim Fedewa #32- Dale Jarrett #43- Dennis Setzer #4- Jeff Purvis #64- Dick Trickle #00- Buckshot Jones #11- Tracy LeslieDetroit Gasket 200
The Detroit Gasket 200 was held August 16 at Michigan International Speedway.Ricky Craven
Richard Allen Craven (born May 24, 1966) is an American stock car racing analyst and former driver. Prior to his broadcasting duties, he was a NASCAR driver who won in four different series—the K&N Pro Series, and the three national series.
He ...
won the pole.
Top ten results
#4- Jeff Purvis
#88- Kevin Lepage
#5- Terry Labonte
#60- Mark Martin
#2-Ricky Craven
Richard Allen Craven (born May 24, 1966) is an American stock car racing analyst and former driver. Prior to his broadcasting duties, he was a NASCAR driver who won in four different series—the K&N Pro Series, and the three national series.
He ...
#44- Bobby Labonte
#95- David Green
#28- Hut Stricklin
#29- Elliott Sadler
#74- Randy LaJoie
Food City 250
The Food City 250 was held August 23 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Jeff Fuller won the pole. Top ten results #47- Jeff Fuller #32- Dale Jarrett #10- Phil Parsons #20-Jimmy Spencer Jimmy Spencer may refer to:
* Jimmy Spencer (American football) (born 1969), American NFL cornerback
* Jimmy Spencer ( game design) (born 1990), American game designer
* Jimmy Spencer (footballer) (born 1991), English football player
* Jimmy Spen ...
#12-Michael Waltrip
Michael Curtis Waltrip (born April 30, 1963) is an American former professional stock car racing driver, racing commentator, and published author. He competes full time in the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience. He is the younger brother o ...
#26- Derrike Cope
#63- Curtis Markham
#3- Jeff Green
#57- Jason Keller
#5- Terry Labonte
*This was Jeff Fuller's first (and only) Busch Series win.
Dura Lube 200 (August 31)
The Dura Lube 200 was held August 31 at Darlington Raceway. Mark Martin won the pole. Top ten results #5- Terry Labonte #60- Mark Martin #64- Dick Trickle #95- David Green #74- Randy LaJoie #2-Ricky Craven
Richard Allen Craven (born May 24, 1966) is an American stock car racing analyst and former driver. Prior to his broadcasting duties, he was a NASCAR driver who won in four different series—the K&N Pro Series, and the three national series.
He ...
#3- Jeff Green
#32- Dale Jarrett
#88- Kevin Lepage
#6-Tommy Houston
Tommy Houston (born January 29, 1945) is a retired NASCAR Busch Series driver. Over his career, Houston and Jack Ingram became known as the pair of journeymen drivers that helped that series grow throughout the 1980s and early 1990s.
Houston was ...
Autolite Platinum 250
TheAutolite Platinum 250
The Go Bowling 250 was a NASCAR Xfinity Series stock car race that took place at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia in the month of September. It is held the night before the NASCAR Cup Series race, the Federated Auto Parts 400. Noah Grag ...
was held September 8 at Richmond International Raceway. Michael Waltrip
Michael Curtis Waltrip (born April 30, 1963) is an American former professional stock car racing driver, racing commentator, and published author. He competes full time in the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience. He is the younger brother o ...
won the pole.
Top ten results
#8- Kenny Wallace
#95- David Green
#23-Chad Little
Chad Little (born April 29, 1963) is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He holds a degree in marketing from Washington State University and a J.D. degree from Gonzaga University. While attending Washington State University, ...
#60- Mark Martin
#64- Dick Trickle
#4- Jeff Purvis
#98- Jeremy Mayfield
#74- Randy LaJoie
#44- Bobby Labonte
#5- Terry Labonte
MBNA 200
The MBNA 200 was held September 14 at Dover International Speedway.Ricky Craven
Richard Allen Craven (born May 24, 1966) is an American stock car racing analyst and former driver. Prior to his broadcasting duties, he was a NASCAR driver who won in four different series—the K&N Pro Series, and the three national series.
He ...
won the pole.
Top ten results
#74- Randy LaJoie
#32- Dale Jarrett
#10- Phil Parsons
#5- Terry Labonte
#2-Ricky Craven
Richard Allen Craven (born May 24, 1966) is an American stock car racing analyst and former driver. Prior to his broadcasting duties, he was a NASCAR driver who won in four different series—the K&N Pro Series, and the three national series.
He ...
#34- Mike McLaughlin
#29- Elliott Sadler
#38- Elton Sawyer
#23-Chad Little
Chad Little (born April 29, 1963) is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He holds a degree in marketing from Washington State University and a J.D. degree from Gonzaga University. While attending Washington State University, ...
#1-Hermie Sadler
Herman Marion Sadler III (born April 24, 1969) is a candidate for the newly redrawn Virginia State Senate District 17 and was a former American professional stock car racing driver, announcer, professional wrestling promoter, and autism advocate ...
All Pro Bumper to Bumper 300
The All Pro Bumper to Bumper 300 was held October 5 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Bobby Labonte won the pole. Top ten results #60- Mark Martin #44- Bobby Labonte #92- Sterling Marlin #23-Chad Little
Chad Little (born April 29, 1963) is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He holds a degree in marketing from Washington State University and a J.D. degree from Gonzaga University. While attending Washington State University, ...
#34- Mike McLaughlin
#74- Randy LaJoie
#88- Kevin Lepage
#3- Jeff Green
#20-Jimmy Spencer Jimmy Spencer may refer to:
* Jimmy Spencer (American football) (born 1969), American NFL cornerback
* Jimmy Spencer ( game design) (born 1990), American game designer
* Jimmy Spencer (footballer) (born 1991), English football player
* Jimmy Spen ...
#57- Jason Keller
* Steve Park
Stephen Park (born August 23, 1967) is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He won races in NASCAR's two top Northeast touring series ( Modified and K&N East) and all three national divisions (Truck, Busch, Cup Series). Park ...
made his series debut in his race, driving the No. 31 Chevrolet for Dale Earnhardt Inc. Park qualified 13th, but crashed out of the race on lap 117 and posted a 29th place finish.
AC-Delco 200
The AC-Delco 200 was held October 19 atNorth Carolina Speedway
Rockingham Speedway, formerly North Carolina Motor Speedway and later North Carolina Speedway is a racetrack located near Rockingham, North Carolina. It is also known as The Rock and previously hosted NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, ...
. Buckshot Jones won the pole.
Top ten results
#60- Mark Martin
#32- Dale Jarrett
#2-Ricky Craven
Richard Allen Craven (born May 24, 1966) is an American stock car racing analyst and former driver. Prior to his broadcasting duties, he was a NASCAR driver who won in four different series—the K&N Pro Series, and the three national series.
He ...
#34- Mike McLaughlin
#95- David Green
#5- Terry Labonte
#88- Kevin Lepage
#3- Jeff Green
#74- Randy LaJoie
#23-Chad Little
Chad Little (born April 29, 1963) is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He holds a degree in marketing from Washington State University and a J.D. degree from Gonzaga University. While attending Washington State University, ...
Jiffy Lube Miami 300
TheJiffy Lube Miami 300
Stock car racing events in the NASCAR Xfinity Series has been held at the Homestead–Miami Speedway since the track's inauguration in 1995. For much of its history, it was the final race of the second-tier series' season. The event is currently ...
was held November 3 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Bobby Labonte won the pole.
Top ten results
#88- Kevin Lepage
#44- Bobby Labonte
#60- Mark Martin
#87- Joe Nemechek
#29- Elliott Sadler
#20-Jimmy Spencer Jimmy Spencer may refer to:
* Jimmy Spencer (American football) (born 1969), American NFL cornerback
* Jimmy Spencer ( game design) (born 1990), American game designer
* Jimmy Spencer (footballer) (born 1991), English football player
* Jimmy Spen ...
#23-Chad Little
Chad Little (born April 29, 1963) is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He holds a degree in marketing from Washington State University and a J.D. degree from Gonzaga University. While attending Washington State University, ...
#81- Todd Bodine
#95- David Green
#74- Randy LaJoie
*This was Kevin Lepage's first career victory.
Final points standings
# Randy LaJoie - 3714 # David Green - 3685 # Todd Bodine - 3064 # Jeff Green - 3059 #Chad Little
Chad Little (born April 29, 1963) is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He holds a degree in marketing from Washington State University and a J.D. degree from Gonzaga University. While attending Washington State University, ...
- 2984
# Jason Keller - 2900
# Jeff Purvis - 2894
# Kevin Lepage - 2870
# Phil Parsons - 2854
# Mike McLaughlin - 2853
# Curtis Markham - 2838
# Dick Trickle - 2728
# Terry Labonte - 2699
#Glenn Allen Jr.
Glenn Allen Jr. (born September 24, 1970) is the co-owner of Allen-Hock Motorsports, an American Speed Association (ASA) team. He is a former auto racer, participating in both the ASA and the NASCAR Busch Series during his career, and earning th ...
- 2593
#Hermie Sadler
Herman Marion Sadler III (born April 24, 1969) is a candidate for the newly redrawn Virginia State Senate District 17 and was a former American professional stock car racing driver, announcer, professional wrestling promoter, and autism advocate ...
- 2588
# Larry Pearson - 2471
# Jeff Fuller - 2399
# Rodney Combs - 2396
# Bobby Labonte - 2374
# Tim Fedewa - 2320
# Mark Martin - 2186
# Dale Jarrett - 2109
# Mike Dillon - 1945
# Bobby Dotter - 1832
# Buckshot Jones - 1708
# Mike Wallace - 1664
# Dennis Setzer - 1567
#Tommy Houston
Tommy Houston (born January 29, 1945) is a retired NASCAR Busch Series driver. Over his career, Houston and Jack Ingram became known as the pair of journeymen drivers that helped that series grow throughout the 1980s and early 1990s.
Houston was ...
- 1563
#Ricky Craven
Richard Allen Craven (born May 24, 1966) is an American stock car racing analyst and former driver. Prior to his broadcasting duties, he was a NASCAR driver who won in four different series—the K&N Pro Series, and the three national series.
He ...
- 1503
# Doug Heveron - 1488
# Patty Moise - 1458
#Jimmy Spencer Jimmy Spencer may refer to:
* Jimmy Spencer (American football) (born 1969), American NFL cornerback
* Jimmy Spencer ( game design) (born 1990), American game designer
* Jimmy Spencer (footballer) (born 1991), English football player
* Jimmy Spen ...
- 1392
# Jim Bown - 1346
#Michael Waltrip
Michael Curtis Waltrip (born April 30, 1963) is an American former professional stock car racing driver, racing commentator, and published author. He competes full time in the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience. He is the younger brother o ...
- 1342
# Elliott Sadler - 1301
#Stevie Reeves
Stevie Reeves (born May 16, 1967) is an American professional stock car racing driver and spotter.
Driving career
After several seasons racing on the bullrings ( short tracks) of Indiana, Reeves traveled nationally with the United States Automob ...
- 1290
# Randy Porter - 1283
# Joe Nemechek - 1282
# Elton Sawyer - 1217
# Derrike Cope - 1200
# Kenny Wallace - 1189
#Shane Hall
Shane Michael Hall (born August 25, 1969) is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He is a former driver in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. He last drove the No. 49 Chevrolet for Jay Robinson Racing. Hall is featured as an unlockab ...
- 1175
# Jeremy Mayfield - 1051
# Joe Bessey - 1023
#Steve Grissom
Steven Paul Grissom (born June 26, 1963) is an American former stock car racing driver. Grissom was the 1993 Busch Series champion and has eleven Busch wins in 185 starts. He turned down a scholarship to play quarterback at the University of Alaba ...
- 1005
# Mark Green - 947
# Ward Burton - 919
# Hut Stricklin - 791
# Tony Stewart - 753
# Tracy Leslie - 645
Full Drivers' Championship
( key) Bold – Pole position awarded by time. ''Italics'' – Pole position set by owner's points. * – Most laps led.Rookie of the Year
Former short track racerGlenn Allen Jr.
Glenn Allen Jr. (born September 24, 1970) is the co-owner of Allen-Hock Motorsports, an American Speed Association (ASA) team. He is a former auto racer, participating in both the ASA and the NASCAR Busch Series during his career, and earning th ...
was named Rookie of the Year in 1996, posting two top-ten finishes early in the season, as well as being of only two full-time contenders for the award. Mike Dillon was the other, finishing 23rd in points. Shane Hall
Shane Michael Hall (born August 25, 1969) is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He is a former driver in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. He last drove the No. 49 Chevrolet for Jay Robinson Racing. Hall is featured as an unlockab ...
, Mark Green and Tony Stewart were the other contenders, all running part-time schedules.
See also
*1996 NASCAR Winston Cup Series
The 1996 NASCAR Winston Cup Series was the 48th season of professional stock car racing in the United States and the 25th modern-era NASCAR Cup series. The season had been started on February 18 at Daytona International Speedway, and ended on Nov ...
* 1996 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
The 1996 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series was the second season of the Craftsman Truck Series, the third highest stock car racing series sanctioned by NASCAR in the United States. Ron Hornaday Jr. of Dale Earnhardt, Inc. won the championship.
E ...
External links
Busch Series standings and statistics for 1996
{{NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship * NASCAR Xfinity Series seasons