AAA 400 Drive for Autism
The AAA 400 Drive for Autism is a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race held annually at Dover International Speedway, it is one of two races on the circuit, with the other one being the Dover 400 in October, The race is the 11th race of the season and AAA became the title sponsor for 2016.[1]
NASCAR had memorable finishes at this racetrack.
The race reduced from 500 miles to 400 miles in 1998.
Past winners
| Year | Date | Car # | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Laps | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | July 6 | 43 | Richard Petty | Petty Enterprises | Ford | 300 | 300 miles (482.803 km) |
| 1970 | Sept. 30 | 43 | Richard Petty | Petty Enterprises | Plymouth | 300 | 300 miles (482.803 km) |
| 1971 | June 6 | 12 | Bobby Allison | Holman-Moody | Mercury | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1972 | June 4 | 12 | Bobby Allison | Richard Howard | Chevrolet | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1973 | June 3 | 21 | David Pearson | Wood Brothers Racing | Mercury | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1974 | May 19 | 11 | Cale Yarborough | Richard Howard | Chevrolet | 450* | 450 miles (724.205 km) |
| 1975 | May 18 | 21 | David Pearson | Wood Brothers Racing | Mercury | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1976 | May 16 | 72 | Benny Parsons | L.G. Dewitt | Chevrolet | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1977 | May 15 | 11 | Cale Yarborough | Junior Johnson and Associates | Chevrolet | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1978 | May 21 | 21 | David Pearson | Wood Brothers Racing | Mercury | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1979 | May 20 | 21 | Neil Bonnett | Wood Brothers Racing | Mercury | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1980 | May 18 | 15 | Bobby Allison | Bud Moore Engineering | Ford | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1981 | May 17 | 90 | Jody Ridley | Junie Dunlavey | Ford | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1982 | May 16 | 88 | Bobby Allison | DiGuard Motorsports | Chevrolet | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1983 | May 15 | 22 | Bobby Allison | DiGuard Motorsports | Chevrolet | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1984 | May 20 | 43 | Richard Petty | Curb Racing | Pontiac | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1985 | May 19 | 9 | Bill Elliott | Meiling Racing | Ford | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1986 | May 18 | 5 | Geoff Bodine | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1987 | May 31 | 28 | Davey Allison | Ranier-Lundy | Ford | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1988 | June 5 | 9 | Bill Elliott | Meiling Racing | Ford | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1989 | June 4 | 3 | Dale Earnhardt | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1990 | June 3 | 10 | Derrike Cope | Whitcomb Racing | Chevrolet | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1991 | June 2 | 25 | Ken Schrader | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1992 | May 31 | 33 | Henry Gant | Richard Jackson Racing | Oldsmobile | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1993 | June 6 | 3 | Dale Earnhardt | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1994 | June 5 | 2 | Rusty Wallace | Penske Racing | Ford | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1995 | June 4 | 42 | Kyle Petty | SABCO Racing | Pontiac | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1996 | June 2 | 24 | Jeff Gordon | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1997 | June 1 | 10 | Ricky Rudd | Rudd Performance Motorsports | Ford | 500 | 500 miles (804.672 km) |
| 1998 | May 31 | 88 | Dale Jarrett | Robert Yates Racing | Ford | 400 | 400 miles (643.738 km) |
| 1999 | June 6 | 18 | Bobby Labonte | Joe Gibbs Racing | Pontiac | 400 | 400 miles (643.738 km) |
| 2000 | June 4 | 20 | Tony Stewart | Joe Gibbs Racing | Pontiac | 400 | 400 miles (643.738 km) |
| 2001 | June 3 | 24 | Jeff Gordon | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 400 | 400 miles (643.738 km) |
| 2002 | June 2 | 48 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 400 | 400 miles (643.738 km) |
| 2003 | June 1 | 12 | Ryan Newman | Penske Racing | Dodge | 400 | 400 miles (643.738 km) |
| 2004 | June 6 | 6 | Mark Martin | Roush Racing | Ford | 400 | 400 miles (643.738 km) |
| 2005 | June 5 | 16 | Greg Biffle | Roush Racing | Ford | 400 | 400 miles (643.738 km) |
| 2006 | June 4 | 17 | Matt Kenseth | Roush Racing | Ford | 400 | 400 miles (643.738 km) |
| 2007 | June 4* | 1 | Martin Truex Jr. | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. | Chevrolet | 400 | 400 miles (643.738 km) |
| 2008 | June 1 | 18 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 400 | 400 miles (643.738 km) |
| 2009 | May 31 | 48 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 400 | 400 miles (643.738 km) |
| 2010 | May 16 | 18 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing | Chevrolet | 400 | 400 miles (643.738 km) |
| 2011 | May 15 | 17 | Matt Kenseth | Roush Fenway Racing | Ford | 400 | 400 miles (643.738 km) |
| 2012 | June 3 | 48 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 400 | 400 miles (643.738 km) |
| 2013 | June 2 | 14 | Tony Stewart | Stewart-Haas Racing | Chevrolet | 400 | 400 miles (643.738 km) |
| 2014 | June 1 | 48 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 400 | 400 miles (643.738 km) |
| 2015 | May 31 | 48 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 405* | 405 miles (651.784 km) |
| 2016 | May 15 | 20 | Matt Kenseth | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 400 | 400 miles (643.738 km) |
| 2017 | June 4 | 48 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 406* | 406 miles (653.394 km) |
| 2018 | May 6 | 4 | Kevin Harvick | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford | 400 | 400 miles (643.738 km) |
| 2019 | May 5 | 400 | 400 miles (643.738 km) |
AAA 400 Drive For Autism Media
Dover International Speedway
The 2013 FedEx 400, won by Tony Stewart after a late-race penalty took Jimmie Johnson out of contention.
Eventual race winner Matt Kenseth leads in the closing laps of the 2016 AAA 400 Drive for Autism
References
- ↑ Pete, Schnatz (May 29, 2009). "At Dover, NASCAR benefits Autism Speaks". Philly.com. http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/auto_racing/20090529_At_Dover__NASCAR_benefits_Autism_Speaks.html. Retrieved May 29, 2009.
Race info
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