The 2000 Pennzoil 400 was a

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event that occurred on November 12, 2000. The race is known for

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clinching his first Winston Cup title by finishing 4th.

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won the race, leading 166 of the 267 laps run. Steve Park was on the Pole. This event was the 2nd Winston Cup event that was covered on

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

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withdrew from the race even though he had a good chance of qualifying.Complete race information for the ''2000 Pennzoil 400''
at Racing Reference

Entry list

Qualifying results

Race results

Timeline

Section reference: * Start of race: Steve Park started the race as the pole position driver. * Lap 10: Jimmy Spencer took over the lead from Steve Park; ultimately losing it to Ricky Rudd on lap 25. * Lap 23: Andy Houston and Scott Pruett were jointly involved in a terminal crash; forcing them out of the race. * Lap 26: Caution flag due to Scott Pruett and Andy Houston's accident; green flag racing resumed on lap 31. * Lap 28: Jeremy Mayfield took over the lead from Elliott Sadler before losing it to Tony Stewart on lap 53. * Lap 31: Ward Burton, Mike Bliss, and Geoffrey Bodine were jointly involved in a terminal crash; knocking them out the event prematurely. * Lap 33: Caution flag due to a four-car accident; green flag racing resumed on lap 39. * Lap 53: Tony Stewart took over the lead from Jeremy Mayfield before losing it to Ricky Rudd on lap 91. * Lap 58: Stacy Compton's vehicle suffered from a terminal crash; ending his weekend on the track. * Lap 78: John Andretti's vehicle developed major engine issues. * Lap 94: The handling on Darrell Waltrip's vehicle became problematic; ending his day on the track. * Lap 97: Tony Stewart took over the lead from Ricky Rudd before losing it back to Ricky Rudd on lap 149. * Lap 153: Ricky Rudd took over the lead from Bobby Labonte before losing it to Tony Stewart on lap 184. * Lap 184: Tony Stewart took over the lead from Ricky Rudd before losing it back to Ricky Rudd on lap 211. * Lap 210: Caution due to debris; green flag racing resumed on lap 218. * Lap 219: Tony Stewart took over the lead from Ricky Rudd; dominating the remainder of the race. * Lap 224: Caution due to debris; green flag racing resumed on lap 226. * Finish: Tony Stewart won the race after two accidents and two cautions for debris, Bobby Labonte officially clinches the championship with one race remaining.

Standings after the race

References

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