Ford 400

NASCAR race infobox
Name=Ford 400
Logo=Ford 400 Race Logo.gif
Img_size=105px
Venue=Homestead-Miami Speedway
Sponsor=Ford
First race=1999
Distance=400 miles (644 km)
Laps=267
Previous names=Pennzoil 400 (1999-2000)

Pennzoil Freedom 400 (2001)
The Ford 400 is a NASCAR Sprint Cup stock car race held at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida.

The race is relatively new on the NASCAR circuit, first being run in 1999. Since 2002, the Ford 400 has been part of the Ford Championship Weekend, the last week of the NASCAR season. Starting in 2004, it has also been the final race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. This turned out to be a major success in 2004. An exciting race unfolded as the points lead changed multiple times during the race. In the end, Kurt Busch held off Jimmie Johnson by eight points, the closest final margin in NASCAR history.

NBC had televised the race from 1999-2006, and was the only race carried by the network for the first two years they first broadcasted it. Beginning in 2007, ABC began televising the race, and will until at least 2014.

Past winners

*Bobby Labonte's 2003 win was marked by a flat tire for leader Bill Elliott on the last lap.

Manufacturer Wins

References