NAPA Auto Parts 500
California Speedway — April 29, 2001
Rusty Wallace
Winner
250
Laps
43
Entries
14
Leaders
Rusty Wallace won the 2001 NAPA Auto Parts 500 at California Speedway on April 29, 2001, leading 95 of 250 laps. Jeff Gordon finished second; Dale Earnhardt, Jr. rounded out the podium. The race featured 14 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, April 29, 2001
Track
California Speedway
Season
2001
Winner
Leaders
14 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | +18 | Rusty Wallace |
| 2 | 17 | +15 | Jeff Gordon |
| 3 | 38 | +35 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. |
| 4 | 4 | — | Tony Stewart |
| 5 | 3 | -2 | Jeremy Mayfield |
| 6 | 6 | — | Ricky Rudd |
| 7 | 9 | +2 | Jimmy Spencer |
| 8 | 20 | +12 | Jerry Nadeau |
| 9 | 31 | +22 | Sterling Marlin |
| 10 | 42 | +32 | Robert Pressley |
| 11 | 8 | -3 | Johnny Benson |
| 12 | 30 | +18 | Hut Stricklin |
| 13 | 32 | +19 | Kurt Busch |
| 14 | 22 | +8 | Bill Elliott |
| 15 | 7 | -8 | Steve Park |
| 16 | 36 | +20 | Mike Wallace |
| 17 | 23 | +6 | Matt Kenseth |
| 18 | 25 | +7 | Jason Leffler |
| 19 | 33 | +14 | Andy Houston |
| 20 | 34 | +14 | Joe Nemechek |
| 21 | 28 | +7 | Jeff Green |
| 22 | 1 | -21 | Bobby Labonte |
| 23 | 39 | +16 | Elliott Sadler |
| 24 | 5 | -19 | Dale Jarrett |
| 25 | 13 | -12 | Kevin Harvick |
| 26 | 11 | -15 | John Andretti |
| 27 | 12 | -15 | Brett Bodine |
| 28 | 2 | -26 | Todd Bodine |
| 29 | 15 | -14 | Dave Blaney |
| 30 | 40 | +10 | Terry Labonte |
| 31 | 21 | -10 | Jeff Burton |
| 32 | 27 | -5 | Mike Skinner |
| 33 | 41 | +8 | Ken Schrader |
| 34 | 35 | +1 | Ron Hornaday Jr. |
| 35 | 14 | -21 | Kyle Petty |
| 36 | 37 | +1 | Bobby Hamilton |
| 37 | 26 | -11 | Kenny Wallace |
| 38 | 43 | +5 | Stacy Compton |
| 39 | 16 | -23 | Casey Atwood |
| 40 | 10 | -30 | Mark Martin |
| 41 | 24 | -17 | Ricky Craven |
| 42 | 18 | -24 | Ward Burton |
| 43 | 29 | -14 | Michael Waltrip |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2001 NAPA Auto Parts 500?
Rusty Wallace won the 2001 NAPA Auto Parts 500 at California Speedway.
Where was the 2001 NAPA Auto Parts 500 held?
The 2001 NAPA Auto Parts 500 was held at California Speedway on April 29, 2001.