2001 Autolite / Fram 250 - NASCAR Race
| Name of Race: | 2001 Autolite / Fram 250 |
| Name of Track: | Richmond International Raceway |
| Date: | September 7th |
Richmond International Raceway (RIR) is a A 3/4 mile, D shaped, asphalt race track located just outside Richmond, Virginia in Henrico County. Richmond International Raceway is located at the Richmond Raceway Complex, which is an 800 acre, multi-purpose facility.
Richmond International RacesIt hosts the NASCAR Nextel Cup, Busch Series and the Featherlite Modified Series. RIR also hosts the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series, and the United States Auto Club Silver Crown Series.
Richmond International EventsRichmond Raceway Complex also hosts the Virginia Golf Show, Bassarama, Richmond Home and Garden Show, RV and Camping Expo, Richmond Boat Show, Richmond Classic Sports Card Show, East Coast Sawmill and Logging Equipment Expo, Craftsmen Classic Spring and Christmas Shows, Bizarre Bazaar Spring and Christmas Shows and other various arts and craft events.
Outdoor festivals hosted by Richmond Raceway Complex in 2004 included the Virginia State Fair, Richmond Highland Games & Celtic Festival, March of Dimes Bikers for Babies, K95 Country Music Festival, ACCA Temple Pork Festival, the VA Food Festival and concerts featuring local and national recording artists.
Strawberry HillThe former name for RIR was Strawberry Hill until RIR bought out the Virginia State Fairgounds in 1999. The Strawberry Hill Races were formerly held the third Saturday of April at the Richmond Raceway Complex. In 2000, the Races were moved to Colonial Downs in New Kent County, Virginia's first Thoroughbred racetrack.
Richmond hosts the final race in the Nextel Cup's Race for the Chase.
Courtesy of Wikipedia.2001 Autolite / Fram 250 NASCAR Race Results
Below are the race results for 2001 Autolite / Fram 250, in order of finishing place.
| Fin | Driver | Num | Start | Money | Laps | Pts | Status | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmy Spencer | 1 | 3 | $33,625 | 250 | 0 | running | Yellow Freight |
| 2 | Matt Kenseth | 17 | 16 | $23,000 | 250 | 0 | running | Visine |
| 3 | Kevin Grubb | 37 | 17 | $28,045 | 250 | 0 | running | Timber Wolf |
| 4 | Geoffrey Bodine | 66 | 18 | $21,220 | 250 | 0 | running | Phillips 66 |
| 5 | Johnny Sauter | 21 | 23 | $13,925 | 250 | 0 | running | Rockwell Automation |
| 6 | Chad Little | 74 | 29 | $20,775 | 250 | 0 | running | Staff America / Tracey Lawrence |
| 7 | Ryan Newman | 2 | 2 | $21,225 | 250 | 0 | running | Alltel |
| 8 | Elton Sawyer | 98 | 14 | $16,615 | 250 | 0 | running | Hot Tamales / Starter |
| 9 | Jeff Burton | 9 | 21 | $10,305 | 250 | 0 | running | Gain / Febreeze / Swiffer |
| 10 | Mike Wallace | 4 | 19 | $11,770 | 250 | 0 | running | MikeWallace.com |
| 11 | Ron Hornaday, Jr. | 11 | 7 | $0 | 250 | 0 | running | Channellock |
| 12 | David Green | 34 | 10 | $15,300 | 250 | 0 | running | AFG Glass / Carolina Mirror |
| 13 | Jason Keller | 57 | 13 | $20,765 | 249 | 0 | running | Albertsons |
| 14 | Jamie McMurray | 27 | 37 | $16,230 | 249 | 0 | running | Williams Travel Centers |
| 15 | Scott Wimmer | 23 | 31 | $15,645 | 249 | 0 | running | Jani-King |
| 16 | Rich Bickle | 59 | 11 | $15,310 | 249 | 0 | running | Kingsford / Glad |
| 17 | Joe Nemechek | 87 | 8 | $9,900 | 249 | 0 | running | Cellular One |
| 18 | Michael Waltrip | 99 | 22 | $9,865 | 249 | 0 | running | Aaron's |
| 19 | Jimmie Johnson | 92 | 20 | $20,530 | 249 | 0 | running | Excedrin PM |
| 21 | Tony Raines | 33 | 28 | $13,780 | 248 | 0 | running | Alka-Seltzer Plus |
| 22 | Jeff Green | 10 | 1 | $21,395 | 248 | 0 | running | Nestle NesQuik |
| 23 | Kenny Wallace | 48 | 9 | $13,635 | 248 | 0 | running | Goulds Pumps |
| 24 | Shane Huffman | 77 | 40 | $9,530 | 247 | 0 | running | Jennie-O |
| 25 | Jeff Falk | 8 | 43 | $9,495 | 247 | 0 | running | Channellock |
| 26 | Shane Hall | 63 | 38 | $13,530 | 247 | 0 | running | Lance Snacks |
| 27 | Kevin Harvick | 2 | 5 | $9,375 | 247 | 0 | running | AC Delco |
| 28 | Hank Parker, Jr. | 36 | 24 | $0 | 247 | 0 | running | GNC Live Well |
| 29 | Brian Vickers | 29 | 26 | $9,255 | 246 | 0 | running | Engineered Machined Products |
| 30 | Ken Alexander | 49 | 41 | $9,270 | 244 | 0 | running | Greased Lightning |
| 32 | Mike McLaughlin | 20 | 15 | $18,595 | 222 | 0 | crash | MBNA |
| 33 | Bobby Hamilton, Jr. | 26 | 12 | $0 | 210 | 0 | crash | Dr. Pepper |
| 34 | Randy LaJoie | 7 | 27 | $18,500 | 200 | 0 | crash | Kleenex / Nortel Networks |
| 35 | Greg Biffle | 60 | 6 | $18,460 | 180 | 0 | crash | Grainger |
| 36 | Mark Green | 14 | 32 | $10,885 | 176 | 0 | engine | Harrah's Casino |
| 37 | Ashton Lewis | 46 | 30 | $12,840 | 144 | 0 | engine | Lewis Motorsports |
| 38 | Randy Tolsma | 25 | 39 | $8,765 | 104 | 0 | crash | U.S. Marine Corps |
| 39 | Jay Sauter | 43 | 4 | $10,730 | 95 | 0 | crash | Quality Farm Stores / Morton Salt |
| 41 | Lyndon Amick | 35 | 36 | $8,660 | 68 | 0 | engine | Sunrise Farm Fresh |
| 42 | Kelly Denton | 54 | 34 | $8,625 | 50 | 0 | crash | GC Toys |
| 43 | Brad Baker | 28 | 42 | $8,593 | 49 | 0 | crash | Whitetails Unlimited |
