Auto Club 500
California Speedway — May 2, 2004
Jeff Gordon
Winner
250
Laps
43
Entries
15
Leaders
Jeff Gordon won the 2004 Auto Club 500 at California Speedway on May 2, 2004, leading 81 of 250 laps. Jimmie Johnson finished second; Ryan Newman rounded out the podium. The race featured 15 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, May 2, 2004
Track
California Speedway
Season
2004
Winner
Leaders
15 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | +15 | Jeff Gordon |
| 2 | 19 | +17 | Jimmie Johnson |
| 3 | 7 | +4 | Ryan Newman |
| 4 | 25 | +21 | Matt Kenseth |
| 5 | 27 | +22 | Bobby Labonte |
| 6 | 5 | -1 | Brendan Gaughan |
| 7 | 29 | +22 | Terry Labonte |
| 8 | 13 | +5 | Casey Mears |
| 9 | 24 | +15 | Kevin Harvick |
| 10 | 15 | +5 | Ward Burton |
| 11 | 26 | +15 | Mark Martin |
| 12 | 23 | +11 | Robby Gordon |
| 13 | 1 | -12 | Kasey Kahne |
| 14 | 20 | +6 | Jeremy Mayfield |
| 15 | 12 | -3 | Jamie McMurray |
| 16 | 11 | -5 | Tony Stewart |
| 17 | 35 | +18 | Ricky Rudd |
| 18 | 34 | +16 | Ricky Craven |
| 19 | 10 | -9 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. |
| 20 | 32 | +12 | Ken Schrader |
| 21 | 37 | +16 | Johnny Sauter |
| 22 | 14 | -8 | Elliott Sadler |
| 23 | 21 | -2 | Kurt Busch |
| 24 | 31 | +7 | Dale Jarrett |
| 25 | 4 | -21 | Scott Riggs |
| 26 | 30 | +4 | Jeff Burton |
| 27 | 8 | -19 | Sterling Marlin |
| 28 | 2 | -26 | Joe Nemechek |
| 29 | 6 | -23 | Brian Vickers |
| 30 | 39 | +9 | Scott Wimmer |
| 31 | 36 | +5 | Derrike Cope |
| 32 | 17 | -15 | Michael Waltrip |
| 33 | 18 | -15 | Greg Biffle |
| 34 | 41 | +7 | Todd Bodine |
| 35 | 9 | -26 | Rusty Wallace |
| 36 | 38 | +2 | Morgan Shepherd |
| 37 | 3 | -34 | Jeff Green |
| 38 | 22 | -16 | Jimmy Spencer |
| 39 | 28 | -11 | Kyle Petty |
| 40 | 43 | +3 | Stanton Barrett |
| 41 | 40 | -1 | Hermie Sadler |
| 42 | 42 | — | Kirk Shelmerdine |
| 43 | 33 | -10 | Joe Ruttman |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2004 Auto Club 500?
Jeff Gordon won the 2004 Auto Club 500 at California Speedway.
Where was the 2004 Auto Club 500 held?
The 2004 Auto Club 500 was held at California Speedway on May 2, 2004.