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2007 Sharpie 500
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<h2 id="pre-race-news">Pre-Race News</h2> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Kenny_Wallace/PFxL16Pa">Kenny Wallace</a>, who was the driver of the #78 <a href="/facts/Furniture_Row_Racing/C1tudzxv">Furniture Row Racing</a> <a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a> until after the <a href="/facts/2007_Centurion_Boats_at_the_Glen/EYBzHcyh">Watkins Glen</a> race, replaced the injured <a href="/facts/Kyle_Petty/XB8cwceL">Kyle Petty</a> in the #45 <a href="/facts/Petty_Enterprises/U4I7dXAG">Petty Enterprises</a> <a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a>. <a href="/facts/Sterling_Marlin/jsV4jgNB">Sterling Marlin</a> piloted the #78 car, but did not make the starting lineup.</li> <li><a href="/facts/Aric_Almirola/Pa2BqbxJ">Aric Almirola</a> made his Nextel Cup debut in the <a href="/facts/Dale_Earnhardt%2c_Inc./LnLIKCjq">Dale Earnhardt, Inc.</a> #01 Chevrolet.</li> <li><a href="/facts/Matt_Kenseth/ltToXQ6V">Matt Kenseth</a> clinched a spot in the <a href="/facts/2007_Chase_for_the_NEXTEL_Cup/j0gRaEVz">Chase for the Nextel Cup</a> by taking the green flag.</li></ul> <h3>Entry list</h3> <table><tbody><tr><th>#<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:1" href="#fn:1"><sup>1</sup></a></th><th>Driver</th><th>Team</th><th>Make</th><th>Sponsor</th></tr><tr><td>00</td><td>David Reutimann</td><td><a href="/facts/Michael_Waltrip_Racing/5AS3lI8U">Michael Waltrip Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Toyota/wHIb40oG">Toyota</a></td><td>Burger King</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Martin Truex Jr.</td><td><a href="/facts/Dale_Earnhardt%2c_Inc./LnLIKCjq">Dale Earnhardt, Inc.</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td>Bass Pro Shops, Tracker Boats</td></tr><tr><td>01</td><td>Aric Almirola</td><td><a href="/facts/Dale_Earnhardt%2c_Inc./LnLIKCjq">Dale Earnhardt, Inc.</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td>U.S. Army</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Kurt Busch</td><td><a href="/facts/Penske_Racing/N2CCheJQ">Penske Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td>Miller Lite</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Ward Burton</td><td><a href="/facts/Morgan%25E2%2580%2593McClure_Motorsports/PGMnjXHT">Morgan–McClure Motorsports</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td>Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Food City</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Kyle Busch</td><td><a href="/facts/Hendrick_Motorsports/cD6Fx0qD">Hendrick Motorsports</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td>Kellogg's, CARQUEST Auto Parts</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>David Ragan</td><td><a href="/facts/Roush_Fenway_Racing/EWFSRhIp">Roush Fenway Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td>AAA</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Robby Gordon</td><td><a href="/facts/Robby_Gordon_Motorsports/gHQdXBY7">Robby Gordon Motorsports</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td>Camping World</td></tr><tr><td>07</td><td>Clint Bowyer</td><td><a href="/facts/Richard_Childress_Racing/RSDo022M">Richard Childress Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td>Jack Daniel's</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Dale Earnhardt Jr.</td><td><a href="/facts/Dale_Earnhardt%2c_Inc./LnLIKCjq">Dale Earnhardt, Inc.</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td>Budweiser</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Kasey Kahne</td><td><a href="/facts/Gillett_Evernham_Motorsports/Y9LLI3wA">Gillett Evernham Motorsports</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td>Dodge Dealers, UAW</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Scott Riggs</td><td><a href="/facts/Gillett_Evernham_Motorsports/Y9LLI3wA">Gillett Evernham Motorsports</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td>Valvoline, Stanley Tools</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Denny Hamlin</td><td><a href="/facts/Joe_Gibbs_Racing/SqSC5FRd">Joe Gibbs Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td>FedEx Freight</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Ryan Newman</td><td><a href="/facts/Penske_Racing/N2CCheJQ">Penske Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td>Alltel</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>Paul Menard</td><td><a href="/facts/Dale_Earnhardt%2c_Inc./LnLIKCjq">Dale Earnhardt, Inc.</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td>Menards, Turtle Wax Ice</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>Greg Biffle</td><td><a href="/facts/Roush_Fenway_Racing/EWFSRhIp">Roush Fenway Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td>Dish Network</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>Matt Kenseth</td><td><a href="/facts/Roush_Fenway_Racing/EWFSRhIp">Roush Fenway Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td>DeWalt</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>J.J. Yeley</td><td><a href="/facts/Joe_Gibbs_Racing/SqSC5FRd">Joe Gibbs Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td>Interstate Batteries</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>Elliott Sadler</td><td><a href="/facts/Gillett_Evernham_Motorsports/Y9LLI3wA">Gillett Evernham Motorsports</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td>Dodge Dealers, UAW</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>Tony Stewart</td><td><a href="/facts/Joe_Gibbs_Racing/SqSC5FRd">Joe Gibbs Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td>The Home Depot</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td>Bill Elliott</td><td><a href="/facts/Wood_Brothers_Racing/55XQjV78">Wood Brothers Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td>U.S. Air Force</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td>Dave Blaney</td><td><a href="/facts/Bill_Davis_Racing/jxCKMnJM">Bill Davis Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Toyota/wHIb40oG">Toyota</a></td><td>Caterpillar</td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td>Jeff Gordon</td><td><a href="/facts/Hendrick_Motorsports/cD6Fx0qD">Hendrick Motorsports</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td>DuPont Automotive Finishes</td></tr><tr><td>25</td><td>Casey Mears</td><td><a href="/facts/Hendrick_Motorsports/cD6Fx0qD">Hendrick Motorsports</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td>National Guard, GMAC</td></tr><tr><td>26</td><td>Jamie McMurray</td><td><a href="/facts/Roush_Fenway_Racing/EWFSRhIp">Roush Fenway Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td>Irwin Industrial Tools</td></tr><tr><td>29</td><td>Kevin Harvick</td><td><a href="/facts/Richard_Childress_Racing/RSDo022M">Richard Childress Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td>Shell, Pennzoil Platinum</td></tr><tr><td>31</td><td>Jeff Burton</td><td><a href="/facts/Richard_Childress_Racing/RSDo022M">Richard Childress Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td>RCR Chevrolet</td></tr><tr><td>34</td><td>Stanton Barrett</td><td><a href="/facts/Front_Row_Motorsports/VHTU7Pqz">Front Row Motorsports</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td>Kingsport Iron & Metal, Thompson Metal</td></tr><tr><td>36</td><td>Jeremy Mayfield</td><td><a href="/facts/Bill_Davis_Racing/jxCKMnJM">Bill Davis Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Toyota/wHIb40oG">Toyota</a></td><td>360 OTC</td></tr><tr><td>37</td><td>Kevin Lepage</td><td><a href="/facts/Front_Row_Motorsports/VHTU7Pqz">Front Row Motorsports</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td>Long John Silver's</td></tr><tr><td>38</td><td>David Gilliland</td><td><a href="/facts/Robert_Yates_Racing/94aqX2Jf">Robert Yates Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td>M&M's</td></tr><tr><td>40</td><td>David Stremme</td><td><a href="/facts/Chip_Ganassi_Racing/R5SUFmtY">Chip Ganassi Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td>Coors Light</td></tr><tr><td>41</td><td>Reed Sorenson</td><td><a href="/facts/Chip_Ganassi_Racing/R5SUFmtY">Chip Ganassi Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td>Target</td></tr><tr><td>42</td><td>Juan Pablo Montoya</td><td><a href="/facts/Chip_Ganassi_Racing/R5SUFmtY">Chip Ganassi Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td>Texaco, Havoline</td></tr><tr><td>43</td><td>Bobby Labonte</td><td><a href="/facts/Petty_Enterprises/U4I7dXAG">Petty Enterprises</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td>Cheerios, Betty Crocker</td></tr><tr><td>44</td><td>Dale Jarrett</td><td><a href="/facts/Michael_Waltrip_Racing/5AS3lI8U">Michael Waltrip Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Toyota/wHIb40oG">Toyota</a></td><td>UPS</td></tr><tr><td>45</td><td>Kenny Wallace</td><td><a href="/facts/Petty_Enterprises/U4I7dXAG">Petty Enterprises</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td>Wells Fargo</td></tr><tr><td>48</td><td>Jimmie Johnson</td><td><a href="/facts/Hendrick_Motorsports/cD6Fx0qD">Hendrick Motorsports</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td>Lowe's</td></tr><tr><td>49</td><td>John Andretti</td><td><a href="/facts/BAM_Racing/K9nVhsv0">BAM Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td>Paralyzed Veterans of America</td></tr><tr><td>55</td><td>Michael Waltrip</td><td><a href="/facts/Michael_Waltrip_Racing/5AS3lI8U">Michael Waltrip Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Toyota/wHIb40oG">Toyota</a></td><td>NAPA Auto Parts</td></tr><tr><td>66</td><td>Jeff Green</td><td><a href="/facts/Haas_CNC_Racing/A9IzjG1U">Haas CNC Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td>Haas Automation, Best Buy</td></tr><tr><td>70</td><td>Johnny Sauter</td><td><a href="/facts/Haas_CNC_Racing/A9IzjG1U">Haas CNC Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td>Haas Automation</td></tr><tr><td>78</td><td>Sterling Marlin</td><td><a href="/facts/Furniture_Row_Racing/C1tudzxv">Furniture Row Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Furniture_Row_Racing/C1tudzxv">Furniture Row Racing</a></td></tr><tr><td>83</td><td>Brian Vickers</td><td><a href="/facts/Red_Bull_Racing_Team/LuRhn1cr">Red Bull Racing Team</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Toyota/wHIb40oG">Toyota</a></td><td>Red Bull</td></tr><tr><td>84</td><td>A.J. Allmendinger</td><td><a href="/facts/Red_Bull_Racing_Team/LuRhn1cr">Red Bull Racing Team</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Toyota/wHIb40oG">Toyota</a></td><td>Red Bull</td></tr><tr><td>88</td><td>Ricky Rudd</td><td><a href="/facts/Robert_Yates_Racing/94aqX2Jf">Robert Yates Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td>Snickers</td></tr><tr><td>96</td><td>Tony Raines</td><td><a href="/facts/Hall_of_Fame_Racing/NnUWcrW7">Hall of Fame Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td>DLP HDTV</td></tr><tr><td>99</td><td>Carl Edwards</td><td><a href="/facts/Roush_Fenway_Racing/EWFSRhIp">Roush Fenway Racing</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td>Office Depot</td></tr></tbody></table> <h2 id="qualifying">Qualifying</h2> <p><a href="/facts/Kasey_Kahne/Dhh596yU">Kasey Kahne</a> won the <a href="/facts/Pole_position/1EHhy3x8">pole position</a> on the newly rebanked and resurfaced track. This was Kahne's 14th start on the point. <a href="/facts/Juan_Pablo_Montoya/PncntMHl">Juan Pablo Montoya</a> joined Kahne on the front row; Montoya's second starting position is the best of his NASCAR career so far. </p> <table><tbody><tr><th>Pos.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:2" href="#fn:2"><sup>2</sup></a></th><th>#</th><th>Driver</th><th>Make</th><th>Team</th><th>Time</th><th>Avg. Speed (mph)</th></tr><tr><th>1</th><td>9</td><td><a href="/facts/Kasey_Kahne/Dhh596yU">Kasey Kahne</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Gillett_Evernham_Motorsports/Y9LLI3wA">Gillett Evernham Motorsports</a></td><td>16.016</td><td>119.805</td></tr><tr><th>2</th><td>42</td><td><a href="/facts/Juan_Pablo_Montoya/PncntMHl">Juan Pablo Montoya</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chip_Ganassi_Racing/R5SUFmtY">Chip Ganassi Racing</a></td><td>16.064</td><td>119.447</td></tr><tr><th>3</th><td>26</td><td><a href="/facts/Jamie_McMurray/NABcnWGM">Jamie McMurray</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Roush_Fenway_Racing/EWFSRhIp">Roush Fenway Racing</a></td><td>16.103</td><td>119.158</td></tr><tr><th>4</th><td>6</td><td><a href="/facts/David_Ragan/z1Tu4nIs">David Ragan</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Roush_Fenway_Racing/EWFSRhIp">Roush Fenway Racing</a></td><td>16.105</td><td>119.143</td></tr><tr><th>5</th><td>22</td><td><a href="/facts/Dave_Blaney/T8CFg7fd">Dave Blaney</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Toyota/wHIb40oG">Toyota</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Bill_Davis_Racing/jxCKMnJM">Bill Davis Racing</a></td><td>16.110</td><td>119.106</td></tr><tr><th>6</th><td>99</td><td><a href="/facts/Carl_Edwards/Ln0Q6f8D">Carl Edwards</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Roush_Fenway_Racing/EWFSRhIp">Roush Fenway Racing</a></td><td>16.122</td><td>119.017</td></tr><tr><th>7</th><td>12</td><td><a href="/facts/Ryan_Newman_(racing_driver)/kJ3UqQtP">Ryan Newman</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Penske_Racing/N2CCheJQ">Penske Racing</a></td><td>16.122</td><td>119.017</td></tr><tr><th>8</th><td>88</td><td><a href="/facts/Ricky_Rudd/hM14YC77">Ricky Rudd</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Robert_Yates_Racing/94aqX2Jf">Robert Yates Racing</a></td><td>16.135</td><td>118.922</td></tr><tr><th>9</th><td>48</td><td><a href="/facts/Jimmie_Johnson/gcNfzMK5">Jimmie Johnson</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Hendrick_Motorsports/cD6Fx0qD">Hendrick Motorsports</a></td><td>16.159</td><td>118.745</td></tr><tr><th>10</th><td>31</td><td><a href="/facts/Jeff_Burton/goWlJ0pt">Jeff Burton</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Richard_Childress_Racing/RSDo022M">Richard Childress Racing</a></td><td>16.161</td><td>118.730</td></tr><tr><th>11</th><td>10</td><td><a href="/facts/Scott_Riggs/FJAb8lhT">Scott Riggs</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Gillett_Evernham_Motorsports/Y9LLI3wA">Gillett Evernham Motorsports</a></td><td>16.166</td><td>118.694</td></tr><tr><th>12</th><td>17</td><td><a href="/facts/Matt_Kenseth/ltToXQ6V">Matt Kenseth</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Roush_Fenway_Racing/EWFSRhIp">Roush Fenway Racing</a></td><td>16.174</td><td>118.635</td></tr><tr><th>13</th><td>29</td><td><a href="/facts/Kevin_Harvick/fXmSIkSw">Kevin Harvick</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Richard_Childress_Racing/RSDo022M">Richard Childress Racing</a></td><td>16.182</td><td>118.576</td></tr><tr><th>14</th><td>4</td><td><a href="/facts/Ward_Burton/HB92U67j">Ward Burton</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Morgan%25E2%2580%2593McClure_Motorsports/PGMnjXHT">Morgan–McClure Motorsports</a></td><td>16.192</td><td>118.503</td></tr><tr><th>15</th><td>07</td><td><a href="/facts/Clint_Bowyer/44cduyxa">Clint Bowyer</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Richard_Childress_Racing/RSDo022M">Richard Childress Racing</a></td><td>16.217</td><td>118.320</td></tr><tr><th>16</th><td>55</td><td><a href="/facts/Michael_Waltrip/Ivlx2vGN">Michael Waltrip</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Toyota/wHIb40oG">Toyota</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Michael_Waltrip_Racing/5AS3lI8U">Michael Waltrip Racing</a></td><td>16.225</td><td>118.262</td></tr><tr><th>17</th><td>8</td><td><a href="/facts/Dale_Earnhardt_Jr./6Uf9T5gX">Dale Earnhardt Jr.</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dale_Earnhardt%2c_Inc./LnLIKCjq">Dale Earnhardt, Inc.</a></td><td>16.235</td><td>118.189</td></tr><tr><th>18</th><td>24</td><td><a href="/facts/Jeff_Gordon/ElTXRog7">Jeff Gordon</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Hendrick_Motorsports/cD6Fx0qD">Hendrick Motorsports</a></td><td>16.237</td><td>118.175</td></tr><tr><th>19</th><td>2</td><td><a href="/facts/Kurt_Busch/8JhWR2Il">Kurt Busch</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Penske_Racing/N2CCheJQ">Penske Racing</a></td><td>16.247</td><td>118.102</td></tr><tr><th>20</th><td>5</td><td><a href="/facts/Kyle_Busch/fvhmjwId">Kyle Busch</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Hendrick_Motorsports/cD6Fx0qD">Hendrick Motorsports</a></td><td>16.251</td><td>118.073</td></tr><tr><th>21</th><td>19</td><td><a href="/facts/Elliott_Sadler/rStWoGo9">Elliott Sadler</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Gillett_Evernham_Motorsports/Y9LLI3wA">Gillett Evernham Motorsports</a></td><td>16.254</td><td>118.051</td></tr><tr><th>22</th><td>43</td><td><a href="/facts/Bobby_Labonte/NIY5keyN">Bobby Labonte</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Petty_Enterprises/U4I7dXAG">Petty Enterprises</a></td><td>16.266</td><td>117.964</td></tr><tr><th>23</th><td>20</td><td><a href="/facts/Tony_Stewart/nCu803G1">Tony Stewart</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Joe_Gibbs_Racing/SqSC5FRd">Joe Gibbs Racing</a></td><td>16.283</td><td>117.841</td></tr><tr><th>24</th><td>7</td><td><a href="/facts/Robby_Gordon/1G70vzBQ">Robby Gordon</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Robby_Gordon_Motorsports/gHQdXBY7">Robby Gordon Motorsports</a></td><td>16.294</td><td>117.761</td></tr><tr><th>25</th><td>1</td><td><a href="/facts/Martin_Truex_Jr./GGvRMc2s">Martin Truex Jr.</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dale_Earnhardt%2c_Inc./LnLIKCjq">Dale Earnhardt, Inc.</a></td><td>16.306</td><td>117.674</td></tr><tr><th>26</th><td>21</td><td><a href="/facts/Bill_Elliott/wC9Y98Dg">Bill Elliott</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Wood_Brothers_Racing/55XQjV78">Wood Brothers Racing</a></td><td>16.315</td><td>117.610</td></tr><tr><th>27</th><td>38</td><td><a href="/facts/David_Gilliland/oMsVljBh">David Gilliland</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Robert_Yates_Racing/94aqX2Jf">Robert Yates Racing</a></td><td>16.318</td><td>117.588</td></tr><tr><th>28</th><td>49</td><td><a href="/facts/John_Andretti/lcjh93Rv">John Andretti</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/BAM_Racing/K9nVhsv0">BAM Racing</a></td><td>16.323</td><td>117.552</td></tr><tr><th>29</th><td>41</td><td><a href="/facts/Reed_Sorenson/edYVkEpD">Reed Sorenson</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chip_Ganassi_Racing/R5SUFmtY">Chip Ganassi Racing</a></td><td>16.350</td><td>117.358</td></tr><tr><th>30</th><td>25</td><td><a href="/facts/Casey_Mears/KHxu5n8d">Casey Mears</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Hendrick_Motorsports/cD6Fx0qD">Hendrick Motorsports</a></td><td>16.353</td><td>117.336</td></tr><tr><th>31</th><td>36</td><td><a href="/facts/Jeremy_Mayfield/mbfVgSIM">Jeremy Mayfield</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Toyota/wHIb40oG">Toyota</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Bill_Davis_Racing/jxCKMnJM">Bill Davis Racing</a></td><td>16.355</td><td>117.322</td></tr><tr><th>32</th><td>45</td><td><a href="/facts/Kenny_Wallace/PFxL16Pa">Kenny Wallace</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Petty_Enterprises/U4I7dXAG">Petty Enterprises</a></td><td>16.371</td><td>117.207</td></tr><tr><th>33</th><td>44</td><td><a href="/facts/Dale_Jarrett/Ahy0MATB">Dale Jarrett</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Toyota/wHIb40oG">Toyota</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Michael_Waltrip_Racing/5AS3lI8U">Michael Waltrip Racing</a></td><td>16.372</td><td>117.200</td></tr><tr><th>34</th><td>16</td><td><a href="/facts/Greg_Biffle/Bpa1zp1H">Greg Biffle</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Roush_Fenway_Racing/EWFSRhIp">Roush Fenway Racing</a></td><td>16.389</td><td>117.079</td></tr><tr><th>35</th><td>01</td><td><a href="/facts/Aric_Almirola/Pa2BqbxJ">Aric Almirola</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dale_Earnhardt%2c_Inc./LnLIKCjq">Dale Earnhardt, Inc.</a></td><td>16.402</td><td>116.986</td></tr><tr><th>36</th><td>40</td><td><a href="/facts/David_Stremme/aKDLvCVu">David Stremme</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chip_Ganassi_Racing/R5SUFmtY">Chip Ganassi Racing</a></td><td>16.439</td><td>116.722</td></tr><tr><th>37</th><td>11</td><td><a href="/facts/Denny_Hamlin/AIw5G5rS">Denny Hamlin</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Joe_Gibbs_Racing/SqSC5FRd">Joe Gibbs Racing</a></td><td>16.445</td><td>116.680</td></tr><tr><th>38</th><td>70</td><td><a href="/facts/Johnny_Sauter/WNmfWs26">Johnny Sauter</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Haas_CNC_Racing/A9IzjG1U">Haas CNC Racing</a></td><td>16.453</td><td>116.623</td></tr><tr><th>39</th><td>66</td><td><a href="/facts/Jeff_Green_(racing_driver)/RcICm763">Jeff Green</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Haas_CNC_Racing/A9IzjG1U">Haas CNC Racing</a></td><td>16.469</td><td>116.510</td></tr><tr><th>40</th><td>18</td><td><a href="/facts/J._J._Yeley/MnxwUGd7">J.J. Yeley</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Joe_Gibbs_Racing/SqSC5FRd">Joe Gibbs Racing</a></td><td>16.510</td><td>116.220</td></tr><tr><th>41</th><td>15</td><td><a href="/facts/Paul_Menard/Ja4SlXIY">Paul Menard</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dale_Earnhardt%2c_Inc./LnLIKCjq">Dale Earnhardt, Inc.</a></td><td>16.539</td><td>116.017</td></tr><tr><th>42</th><td>96</td><td><a href="/facts/Tony_Raines/W2LEeJ5f">Tony Raines</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Hall_of_Fame_Racing/NnUWcrW7">Hall of Fame Racing</a></td><td>16.544</td><td>115.982</td></tr><tr><th>43</th><td>84</td><td><a href="/facts/A._J._Allmendinger/zTkBj9NI">A.J. Allmendinger</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Toyota/wHIb40oG">Toyota</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Red_Bull_Racing_Team/LuRhn1cr">Red Bull Racing Team</a></td><td>16.375</td><td>117.179</td></tr><tr><th colspan="7">Failed to qualify</th></tr><tr><th>44</th><td>00</td><td><a href="/facts/David_Reutimann/aW5YQLrB">David Reutimann</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Toyota/wHIb40oG">Toyota</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Michael_Waltrip_Racing/5AS3lI8U">Michael Waltrip Racing</a></td><td>16.499</td><td>116.298</td></tr><tr><th>45</th><td>78</td><td><a href="/facts/Sterling_Marlin/jsV4jgNB">Sterling Marlin</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Furniture_Row_Racing/C1tudzxv">Furniture Row Racing</a></td><td>16.509</td><td>116.228</td></tr><tr><th>46</th><td>83</td><td><a href="/facts/Brian_Vickers/FBnYunLH">Brian Vickers</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Toyota/wHIb40oG">Toyota</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Red_Bull_Racing_Team/LuRhn1cr">Red Bull Racing Team</a></td><td>16.535</td><td>116.045</td></tr><tr><th>47</th><td>37</td><td><a href="/facts/Kevin_Lepage/nufQhIck">Kevin Lepage</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Front_Row_Motorsports/VHTU7Pqz">Front Row Motorsports</a></td><td>16.545</td><td>115.975</td></tr><tr><th>48</th><td>34</td><td><a href="/facts/Stanton_Barrett/mb07AYvu">Stanton Barrett</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Front_Row_Motorsports/VHTU7Pqz">Front Row Motorsports</a></td><td>16.685</td><td>115.001</td></tr></tbody></table> <p>Failed to qualify: <a href="/facts/David_Reutimann/aW5YQLrB">David Reutimann</a> (#00), <a href="/facts/Sterling_Marlin/jsV4jgNB">Sterling Marlin</a> (#78), <a href="/facts/Brian_Vickers/FBnYunLH">Brian Vickers</a> (#83), <a href="/facts/Kevin_Lepage/nufQhIck">Kevin Lepage</a> (#37) and <a href="/facts/Stanton_Barrett/mb07AYvu">Stanton Barrett</a> (#34). </p> <h2 id="race">Race</h2> <p><a href="/facts/Carl_Edwards/Ln0Q6f8D">Carl Edwards</a> won the Sharpie 500 for his second win of 2007 and the sixth of his career. Together, he and second-place finisher <a href="/facts/Kasey_Kahne/Dhh596yU">Kasey Kahne</a> led 487 of the race's 500 laps. Kahne alone led 305 of them, more than in any other race in his career. </p><p>The rest of the Top 5 finishers were <a href="/facts/Clint_Bowyer/44cduyxa">Clint Bowyer</a>, <a href="/facts/Tony_Stewart/nCu803G1">Tony Stewart</a>, and <a href="/facts/Dale_Earnhardt_Jr./6Uf9T5gX">Dale Earnhardt Jr.</a> </p><p><a href="/facts/Denny_Hamlin/AIw5G5rS">Denny Hamlin</a> suffered an engine failure and did not finish. It was the first such occurrence in 53 races. </p><p>Owing largely to the new, wider racing surface, there were only nine cautions at a track which typically sees 15 or more in a 500-lap Cup race. The first of those did not come until lap 127. </p><p><a href="/facts/Jeff_Gordon/ElTXRog7">Jeff Gordon</a> left with a 359-point lead over Stewart on top of the championship standings. <a href="/facts/Kurt_Busch/8JhWR2Il">Kurt Busch</a> retained a 158-point lead over Earnhardt Jr. for the 12th and final position in the Chase. Gordon, Hamlin, Edwards, <a href="/facts/Matt_Kenseth/ltToXQ6V">Matt Kenseth</a>, and Stewart have assured themselves of participation in the NASCAR "playoff." </p> <h2 id="race-results">Race results</h2> <table><tbody><tr><th>Fin<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:3" href="#fn:3"><sup>3</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:4" href="#fn:4"><sup>4</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:5" href="#fn:5"><sup>5</sup></a></th><th>St</th><th>#</th><th>Driver</th><th>Make</th><th>Team</th><th>Sponsor</th><th>Laps</th><th>Led</th><th>Status</th><th>Pts</th><th>Winnings</th></tr><tr><th>1</th><td>6</td><td>99</td><td><a href="/facts/Carl_Edwards/Ln0Q6f8D">Carl Edwards</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Roush_Fenway_Racing/EWFSRhIp">Roush Fenway Racing</a></td><td>Office Depot</td><td>500</td><td>182</td><td>running</td><td>190</td><td>$297,050</td></tr><tr><th>2</th><td>1</td><td>9</td><td><a href="/facts/Kasey_Kahne/Dhh596yU">Kasey Kahne</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Gillett_Evernham_Motorsports/Y9LLI3wA">Gillett Evernham Motorsports</a></td><td>McDonalds, Dodge Dealers</td><td>500</td><td>305</td><td>running</td><td>180</td><td>$265,541</td></tr><tr><th>3</th><td>15</td><td>07</td><td><a href="/facts/Clint_Bowyer/44cduyxa">Clint Bowyer</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Richard_Childress_Racing/RSDo022M">Richard Childress Racing</a></td><td>Jack Daniel's</td><td>500</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>165</td><td>$180,125</td></tr><tr><th>4</th><td>23</td><td>20</td><td><a href="/facts/Tony_Stewart/nCu803G1">Tony Stewart</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Joe_Gibbs_Racing/SqSC5FRd">Joe Gibbs Racing</a></td><td>The Home Depot</td><td>500</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>160</td><td>$178,386</td></tr><tr><th>5</th><td>17</td><td>8</td><td><a href="/facts/Dale_Earnhardt_Jr./6Uf9T5gX">Dale Earnhardt Jr.</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dale_Earnhardt%2c_Inc./LnLIKCjq">Dale Earnhardt, Inc.</a></td><td>Budweiser</td><td>500</td><td>1</td><td>running</td><td>160</td><td>$164,008</td></tr><tr><th>6</th><td>19</td><td>2</td><td><a href="/facts/Kurt_Busch/8JhWR2Il">Kurt Busch</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Penske_Racing/N2CCheJQ">Penske Racing</a></td><td>Miller Lite</td><td>500</td><td>2</td><td>running</td><td>155</td><td>$145,608</td></tr><tr><th>7</th><td>7</td><td>12</td><td><a href="/facts/Ryan_Newman_(racing_driver)/kJ3UqQtP">Ryan Newman</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Penske_Racing/N2CCheJQ">Penske Racing</a></td><td>Alltel</td><td>500</td><td>2</td><td>running</td><td>151</td><td>$139,775</td></tr><tr><th>8</th><td>22</td><td>43</td><td><a href="/facts/Bobby_Labonte/NIY5keyN">Bobby Labonte</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Petty_Enterprises/U4I7dXAG">Petty Enterprises</a></td><td>Cheerios, Betty Crocker</td><td>500</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>142</td><td>$144,238</td></tr><tr><th>9</th><td>20</td><td>5</td><td><a href="/facts/Kyle_Busch/fvhmjwId">Kyle Busch</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Hendrick_Motorsports/cD6Fx0qD">Hendrick Motorsports</a></td><td>Kellogg's, CARQUEST Auto Parts</td><td>500</td><td>3</td><td>running</td><td>143</td><td>$116,875</td></tr><tr><th>10</th><td>34</td><td>16</td><td><a href="/facts/Greg_Biffle/Bpa1zp1H">Greg Biffle</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Roush_Fenway_Racing/EWFSRhIp">Roush Fenway Racing</a></td><td>Dish Network</td><td>500</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>134</td><td>$120,300</td></tr><tr><th>11</th><td>25</td><td>1</td><td><a href="/facts/Martin_Truex_Jr./GGvRMc2s">Martin Truex Jr.</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dale_Earnhardt%2c_Inc./LnLIKCjq">Dale Earnhardt, Inc.</a></td><td>Bass Pro Shops, Tracker Boats</td><td>500</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>130</td><td>$125,695</td></tr><tr><th>12</th><td>10</td><td>31</td><td><a href="/facts/Jeff_Burton/goWlJ0pt">Jeff Burton</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Richard_Childress_Racing/RSDo022M">Richard Childress Racing</a></td><td>RCR Chevrolet</td><td>500</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>127</td><td>$134,641</td></tr><tr><th>13</th><td>40</td><td>18</td><td><a href="/facts/J._J._Yeley/MnxwUGd7">J.J. Yeley</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Joe_Gibbs_Racing/SqSC5FRd">Joe Gibbs Racing</a></td><td>Interstate Batteries</td><td>500</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>124</td><td>$131,758</td></tr><tr><th>14</th><td>36</td><td>40</td><td><a href="/facts/David_Stremme/aKDLvCVu">David Stremme</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chip_Ganassi_Racing/R5SUFmtY">Chip Ganassi Racing</a></td><td>Coors Light</td><td>500</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>121</td><td>$97,700</td></tr><tr><th>15</th><td>29</td><td>41</td><td><a href="/facts/Reed_Sorenson/edYVkEpD">Reed Sorenson</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chip_Ganassi_Racing/R5SUFmtY">Chip Ganassi Racing</a></td><td>Target</td><td>500</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>118</td><td>$123,558</td></tr><tr><th>16</th><td>13</td><td>29</td><td><a href="/facts/Kevin_Harvick/fXmSIkSw">Kevin Harvick</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Richard_Childress_Racing/RSDo022M">Richard Childress Racing</a></td><td>Shell, Pennzoil Platinum</td><td>500</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>115</td><td>$140,561</td></tr><tr><th>17</th><td>2</td><td>42</td><td><a href="/facts/Juan_Pablo_Montoya/PncntMHl">Juan Pablo Montoya</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chip_Ganassi_Racing/R5SUFmtY">Chip Ganassi Racing</a></td><td>Texaco, Havoline</td><td>500</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>112</td><td>$131,050</td></tr><tr><th>18</th><td>11</td><td>10</td><td><a href="/facts/Scott_Riggs/FJAb8lhT">Scott Riggs</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Gillett_Evernham_Motorsports/Y9LLI3wA">Gillett Evernham Motorsports</a></td><td>Valvoline, Stanley Tools</td><td>500</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>109</td><td>$102,300</td></tr><tr><th>19</th><td>18</td><td>24</td><td><a href="/facts/Jeff_Gordon/ElTXRog7">Jeff Gordon</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Hendrick_Motorsports/cD6Fx0qD">Hendrick Motorsports</a></td><td>DuPont Automotive Finishes</td><td>500</td><td>2</td><td>running</td><td>111</td><td>$137,111</td></tr><tr><th>20</th><td>24</td><td>7</td><td><a href="/facts/Robby_Gordon/1G70vzBQ">Robby Gordon</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Robby_Gordon_Motorsports/gHQdXBY7">Robby Gordon Motorsports</a></td><td>Camping World</td><td>500</td><td>3</td><td>running</td><td>108</td><td>$95,975</td></tr><tr><th>21</th><td>9</td><td>48</td><td><a href="/facts/Jimmie_Johnson/gcNfzMK5">Jimmie Johnson</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Hendrick_Motorsports/cD6Fx0qD">Hendrick Motorsports</a></td><td>Lowe's</td><td>499</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>100</td><td>$142,911</td></tr><tr><th>22</th><td>30</td><td>25</td><td><a href="/facts/Casey_Mears/KHxu5n8d">Casey Mears</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Hendrick_Motorsports/cD6Fx0qD">Hendrick Motorsports</a></td><td>National Guard, GMAC</td><td>498</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>97</td><td>$106,425</td></tr><tr><th>23</th><td>16</td><td>55</td><td><a href="/facts/Michael_Waltrip/Ivlx2vGN">Michael Waltrip</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Toyota/wHIb40oG">Toyota</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Michael_Waltrip_Racing/5AS3lI8U">Michael Waltrip Racing</a></td><td>NAPA Auto Parts</td><td>498</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>94</td><td>$104,958</td></tr><tr><th>24</th><td>41</td><td>15</td><td><a href="/facts/Paul_Menard/Ja4SlXIY">Paul Menard</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dale_Earnhardt%2c_Inc./LnLIKCjq">Dale Earnhardt, Inc.</a></td><td>Menards, Turtle Wax Ice</td><td>498</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>91</td><td>$90,675</td></tr><tr><th>25</th><td>26</td><td>21</td><td><a href="/facts/Bill_Elliott/wC9Y98Dg">Bill Elliott</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Wood_Brothers_Racing/55XQjV78">Wood Brothers Racing</a></td><td>U.S. Air Force</td><td>498</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>88</td><td>$110,514</td></tr><tr><th>26</th><td>3</td><td>26</td><td><a href="/facts/Jamie_McMurray/NABcnWGM">Jamie McMurray</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Roush_Fenway_Racing/EWFSRhIp">Roush Fenway Racing</a></td><td>Irwin Industrial Tools</td><td>498</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>85</td><td>$97,525</td></tr><tr><th>27</th><td>39</td><td>66</td><td><a href="/facts/Jeff_Green_(racing_driver)/RcICm763">Jeff Green</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Haas_CNC_Racing/A9IzjG1U">Haas CNC Racing</a></td><td>Haas Automation, Best Buy</td><td>498</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>82</td><td>$110,563</td></tr><tr><th>28</th><td>42</td><td>96</td><td><a href="/facts/Tony_Raines/W2LEeJ5f">Tony Raines</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Hall_of_Fame_Racing/NnUWcrW7">Hall of Fame Racing</a></td><td>DLP HDTV</td><td>498</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>79</td><td>$96,145</td></tr><tr><th>29</th><td>21</td><td>19</td><td><a href="/facts/Elliott_Sadler/rStWoGo9">Elliott Sadler</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Gillett_Evernham_Motorsports/Y9LLI3wA">Gillett Evernham Motorsports</a></td><td>Dodge Dealers, UAW</td><td>497</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>76</td><td>$106,030</td></tr><tr><th>30</th><td>27</td><td>38</td><td><a href="/facts/David_Gilliland/oMsVljBh">David Gilliland</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Robert_Yates_Racing/94aqX2Jf">Robert Yates Racing</a></td><td>M&M's</td><td>497</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>73</td><td>$114,789</td></tr><tr><th>31</th><td>5</td><td>22</td><td><a href="/facts/Dave_Blaney/T8CFg7fd">Dave Blaney</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Toyota/wHIb40oG">Toyota</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Bill_Davis_Racing/jxCKMnJM">Bill Davis Racing</a></td><td>Caterpillar</td><td>496</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>70</td><td>$104,123</td></tr><tr><th>32</th><td>32</td><td>45</td><td><a href="/facts/Kenny_Wallace/PFxL16Pa">Kenny Wallace</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Petty_Enterprises/U4I7dXAG">Petty Enterprises</a></td><td>Wells Fargo</td><td>496</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>67</td><td>$93,902</td></tr><tr><th>33</th><td>14</td><td>4</td><td><a href="/facts/Ward_Burton/HB92U67j">Ward Burton</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Morgan%25E2%2580%2593McClure_Motorsports/PGMnjXHT">Morgan–McClure Motorsports</a></td><td>Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Food City</td><td>494</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>64</td><td>$85,495</td></tr><tr><th>34</th><td>33</td><td>44</td><td><a href="/facts/Dale_Jarrett/Ahy0MATB">Dale Jarrett</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Toyota/wHIb40oG">Toyota</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Michael_Waltrip_Racing/5AS3lI8U">Michael Waltrip Racing</a></td><td>UPS</td><td>494</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>61</td><td>$84,135</td></tr><tr><th>35</th><td>43</td><td>84</td><td><a href="/facts/A._J._Allmendinger/zTkBj9NI">A.J. Allmendinger</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Toyota/wHIb40oG">Toyota</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Red_Bull_Racing_Team/LuRhn1cr">Red Bull Racing Team</a></td><td>Red Bull</td><td>491</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>58</td><td>$84,000</td></tr><tr><th>36</th><td>35</td><td>01</td><td><a href="/facts/Aric_Almirola/Pa2BqbxJ">Aric Almirola</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dale_Earnhardt%2c_Inc./LnLIKCjq">Dale Earnhardt, Inc.</a></td><td>U.S. Army</td><td>485</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>55</td><td>$91,890</td></tr><tr><th>37</th><td>31</td><td>36</td><td><a href="/facts/Jeremy_Mayfield/mbfVgSIM">Jeremy Mayfield</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Toyota/wHIb40oG">Toyota</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Bill_Davis_Racing/jxCKMnJM">Bill Davis Racing</a></td><td>360 OTC</td><td>481</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>52</td><td>$83,755</td></tr><tr><th>38</th><td>8</td><td>88</td><td><a href="/facts/Ricky_Rudd/hM14YC77">Ricky Rudd</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Robert_Yates_Racing/94aqX2Jf">Robert Yates Racing</a></td><td>Snickers</td><td>478</td><td>0</td><td>crash</td><td>49</td><td>$114,678</td></tr><tr><th>39</th><td>12</td><td>17</td><td><a href="/facts/Matt_Kenseth/ltToXQ6V">Matt Kenseth</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Roush_Fenway_Racing/EWFSRhIp">Roush Fenway Racing</a></td><td>DeWalt</td><td>452</td><td>0</td><td>crash</td><td>46</td><td>$131,176</td></tr><tr><th>40</th><td>28</td><td>49</td><td><a href="/facts/John_Andretti/lcjh93Rv">John Andretti</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/BAM_Racing/K9nVhsv0">BAM Racing</a></td><td>Paralyzed Veterans of America</td><td>416</td><td>0</td><td>electrical</td><td>43</td><td>$83,425</td></tr><tr><th>41</th><td>4</td><td>6</td><td><a href="/facts/David_Ragan/z1Tu4nIs">David Ragan</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Ford_Motor_Company/lY6Wcwty">Ford</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Roush_Fenway_Racing/EWFSRhIp">Roush Fenway Racing</a></td><td>AAA</td><td>414</td><td>0</td><td>crash</td><td>40</td><td>$119,100</td></tr><tr><th>42</th><td>38</td><td>70</td><td><a href="/facts/Johnny_Sauter/WNmfWs26">Johnny Sauter</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Haas_CNC_Racing/A9IzjG1U">Haas CNC Racing</a></td><td>Haas Automation</td><td>280</td><td>0</td><td>running</td><td>37</td><td>$83,155</td></tr><tr><th>43</th><td>37</td><td>11</td><td><a href="/facts/Denny_Hamlin/AIw5G5rS">Denny Hamlin</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Joe_Gibbs_Racing/SqSC5FRd">Joe Gibbs Racing</a></td><td>FedEx Freight</td><td>209</td><td>0</td><td>engine</td><td>34</td><td>$102,268</td></tr><tr><th colspan="12">Failed to qualify</th></tr><tr><th>44</th><td rowspan="5"></td><td>00</td><td><a href="/facts/David_Reutimann/aW5YQLrB">David Reutimann</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Toyota/wHIb40oG">Toyota</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Michael_Waltrip_Racing/5AS3lI8U">Michael Waltrip Racing</a></td><td>Burger King</td><th colspan="5" rowspan="5"></th></tr><tr><th>45</th><td>78</td><td><a href="/facts/Sterling_Marlin/jsV4jgNB">Sterling Marlin</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Chevrolet/lp04IP4m">Chevrolet</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Furniture_Row_Racing/C1tudzxv">Furniture Row Racing</a></td><td>Furniture Row Racing</td></tr><tr><th>46</th><td>83</td><td><a href="/facts/Brian_Vickers/FBnYunLH">Brian Vickers</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Toyota/wHIb40oG">Toyota</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Red_Bull_Racing_Team/LuRhn1cr">Red Bull Racing Team</a></td><td>Red Bull</td></tr><tr><th>47</th><td>37</td><td><a href="/facts/Kevin_Lepage/nufQhIck">Kevin Lepage</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Front_Row_Motorsports/VHTU7Pqz">Front Row Motorsports</a></td><td>Long John Silver's</td></tr><tr><th>48</th><td>34</td><td><a href="/facts/Stanton_Barrett/mb07AYvu">Stanton Barrett</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Dodge/1MW259pQ">Dodge</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Front_Row_Motorsports/VHTU7Pqz">Front Row Motorsports</a></td><td>Kingsport Iron & Metal, Thompson Metal</td></tr></tbody></table> <h2 id="external-links">External links</h2> <ul><li><a href="http://www.jayski.com/stats/2007/results/24bms2007results.htm">Complete race results</a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070929103119/http://www.jayski.com/stats/2007/results/24bms2007results.htm">Archived</a> 2007-09-29 at the <a href="/facts/Wayback_Machine/nmQ3a6JC">Wayback Machine</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.jayski.com/stats/2007/standings/24bms2007points.htm">Point standings</a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070921002049/http://jayski.com/stats/2007/standings/24bms2007points.htm">Archived</a> 2007-09-21 at the <a href="/facts/Wayback_Machine/nmQ3a6JC">Wayback Machine</a></li></ul> <h2 id="references">References</h2> <ol> <li id="fn:1"><p>"2007 Nascar Cup Series Sharpie 500 | Motorsport Stats". results.motorsportstats.com. Retrieved July 25, 2021. <a href="https://results.motorsportstats.com/results/2007-sharpie-500" target="_blank">https://results.motorsportstats.com/results/2007-sharpie-500</a> <a href="#fnref:1" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:2"><p>"2007 Sharpie 500 qualifying results". Racing-Reference. Archived from the original on April 29, 2021. <a href="https://www.racing-reference.info/qual-results/2007-24/W" target="_blank">https://www.racing-reference.info/qual-results/2007-24/W</a> <a href="#fnref:2" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:3"><p>"2007 Sharpie 500 - The Third Turn". www.thethirdturn.com. Retrieved July 25, 2021. <a href="https://www.thethirdturn.com/wiki/2007_Sharpie_500" target="_blank">https://www.thethirdturn.com/wiki/2007_Sharpie_500</a> <a href="#fnref:3" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:4"><p>"2007 Sharpie 500 race results". Racing-Reference. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. <a href="https://www.racing-reference.info/race-results/2007_Sharpie_500/W/" target="_blank">https://www.racing-reference.info/race-results/2007_Sharpie_500/W/</a> <a href="#fnref:4" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:5"><p>"Sharpie 500". www.ultimateracinghistory.com. Retrieved July 25, 2021. <a href="http://www.ultimateracinghistory.com/race.php?raceid=3746" target="_blank">http://www.ultimateracinghistory.com/race.php?raceid=3746</a> <a href="#fnref:5" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> </ol>