Pontiac Excitement 400 - Richmond International Raceway

Stewart Wins Wreckfest at Richmond
It only seems right, a Pontiac won the Pontiac Excitement 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Tony Stewart put his Pontiac in victory lane in the wreckfest at RIR, surviving the record-tying 14 cautions. Stewart, starting from the rear of the field after an engine change, worked his way to the lead with 28 laps remaining and never looked back. Stewart easily outdistanced rookie Ryan Newman to take the checkered flag for the 14th time in his career. Newman held on to the second spot, equaling his career-best finish. The Roush Racing teammates of Jeff Burton and Mark Martin finished third and fourth respectively, while Jeremy Mayfield made out the top five. The win is the second of the season for Stewart and his third career victory at Richmond.

Ward Burton Nabs Pole at Richmond
Ward Burton won the pole position for the Pontiac Excitement 400 at Richmond International Raceway, breaking the track record in the process. Burton's record-breaking lap was timed at 21.195 seconds, an average speed of 127.389 mph. Dale Earnhardt Jr. will start along side of Burton from the second position, while Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon start from row two. The pole is the seventh career top-starting spot for Burton and his first at Richmond.