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Gordon Wins at Daytona Again
Dale Jarrett (pictured) clinched his his first Winston Cup title Nov. 14, and Tony Stewart set a rookie record with his third win of the season and second in a row in the Pennzoil 400 at Homestead- Miami Speedway. • Jarrett Chosen Top Driver of Year
Although he finished in third place, Greg Ray (pictured) won the Indy Racing League championship Oct. 17 as Mark Dismore got his first victory in the Mall.com 500.
Without Dispute, Hakkinen Wins F1 Title
Montoya Wraps Up CART Title as Drivers Mourn
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Ernie Irvan (pictured), who has suffered two head injuries in the past five years, decided to retire Sept. 3 from the NASCAR Winston Cup circuit. "Physically, I feel good, but I believe this is the right decision," said Irvan, 40.
Once stereotyped as a Southeastern redneck pastime, stock car racing is respectable now. It's a widely popular sport and a multimillion-dollar business. Still, many people don't understand the appeal.
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For the second time in three years, Jeff Gordon took the checkered flag Feb. 14 at the Daytona 500 after edging out defending champion Dale Earnhardt.
Adrian Fernandez and Juan Montoya's victory celebration was cut short Oct. 31 when they learned fellow driver
Greg Moore died from injuries suffered in a crash during the Marlboro 500. Fernandez won the race as Montoya won the CART series title.
