NAPA Auto Parts 500
California Speedway — April 28, 2002
Jimmie Johnson
Winner
250
Laps
43
Entries
8
Leaders
Jimmie Johnson won the 2002 NAPA Auto Parts 500 at California Speedway on April 28, 2002, leading 62 of 250 laps. Kurt Busch finished second; Ricky Rudd rounded out the podium. The race featured 8 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, April 28, 2002
Track
California Speedway
Season
2002
Winner
Leaders
8 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | +3 | Jimmie Johnson |
| 2 | 2 | — | Kurt Busch |
| 3 | 37 | +34 | Ricky Rudd |
| 4 | 39 | +35 | Bill Elliott |
| 5 | 26 | +21 | Mark Martin |
| 6 | 3 | -3 | Dale Jarrett |
| 7 | 25 | +18 | Sterling Marlin |
| 8 | 10 | +2 | Rusty Wallace |
| 9 | 32 | +23 | Dave Blaney |
| 10 | 6 | -4 | Michael Waltrip |
| 11 | 16 | +5 | Jeff Green |
| 12 | 40 | +28 | Robby Gordon |
| 13 | 29 | +16 | Greg Biffle |
| 14 | 1 | -13 | Ryan Newman |
| 15 | 11 | -4 | Johnny Benson |
| 16 | 17 | +1 | Jeff Gordon |
| 17 | 19 | +2 | Kyle Petty |
| 18 | 27 | +9 | Ward Burton |
| 19 | 38 | +19 | Jeff Burton |
| 20 | 20 | — | Matt Kenseth |
| 21 | 34 | +13 | Terry Labonte |
| 22 | 18 | -4 | Steve Park |
| 23 | 36 | +13 | Brett Bodine |
| 24 | 24 | — | John Andretti |
| 25 | 13 | -12 | Joe Nemechek |
| 26 | 5 | -21 | Jerry Nadeau |
| 27 | 22 | -5 | Jimmy Spencer |
| 28 | 12 | -16 | Casey Atwood |
| 29 | 8 | -21 | Tony Stewart |
| 30 | 30 | — | Bobby Hamilton |
| 31 | 33 | +2 | Mike Skinner |
| 32 | 42 | +10 | Rick Mast |
| 33 | 41 | +8 | Steve Grissom |
| 34 | 28 | -6 | Bobby Labonte |
| 35 | 21 | -14 | Kevin Harvick |
| 36 | 9 | -27 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. |
| 37 | 15 | -22 | Ricky Craven |
| 38 | 14 | -24 | Jeremy Mayfield |
| 39 | 7 | -32 | Elliott Sadler |
| 40 | 31 | -9 | Hut Stricklin |
| 41 | 35 | -6 | Stacy Compton |
| 42 | 43 | +1 | Shawna Robinson |
| 43 | 23 | -20 | Ken Schrader |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2002 NAPA Auto Parts 500?
Jimmie Johnson won the 2002 NAPA Auto Parts 500 at California Speedway.
Where was the 2002 NAPA Auto Parts 500 held?
The 2002 NAPA Auto Parts 500 was held at California Speedway on April 28, 2002.