2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Checker Auto Parts 500 At Phoenix International Raceway

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series
Checker Auto Parts 500
Phoenix International Raceway
Phoenix, Arizona
November 7, 2004

[@sandiegotrafficlightstrain354]

I remember this day so well, I was 11 years old and I woke up late and missed the start of the race. It was raining here in San Diego too and when I tuned to nascar, I saw Dale Jr leading.

[@mattkowal90]

Barely got this race in! Not only was it starting to rain again, but the lights were not wired. They were racing darkness as well. Wasn't the first race to end in darkness in 2004, except the first time it ended under caution: Sylvania 200 at New Hampshire for the Trucks. Race was going to have a GWC, but called it off due to darkness, but they managed to complete all 200 scheduled laps!

[@evanwilliams6406]

The winner of this race won like they did in the previous year, just like the Davey Allison did in 1991 and 1992.

[@caleykruse9852]

I was at this race Really fond memories of it being a young Jr fan

[@Pifmeister]

2:14:36 CUE THE DUCK! 🦆

[@jaydenh922]

2004 Checker Auto Parts 500 Location: Avondale, Arizona Track: Phoenix International Raceway Type of race track: Speedway Starting cars: 43 Finishing cars: 35 Laps: 315 Scheduled laps: 312 Cautions: 11 Red flags: 2 Pole Winner: Ryan Newman (12) (Chase) Most laps led: Dale Earnhardt Jr. (8) (Chase) (118 laps led) Race Winner: Dale Earnhardt Jr. (8) (Chase)

[@markraynor8142]

By Cingular race talk Jeff Gordon’s wins at those tracks came in 1. Chicagoland July 2006 2. Phoenix April 2007 3. Texas April 2009 4. Homestead November 2012

[@williamgrantham4481]

3:46

[@phillipivey4833]

Clueless Newman still thinking he could catch Junior at the end. Junior passed him 4 times in the race. He could never stay in front of him.

[@williamgrantham4481]

3:48