1993_NASCAR_Busch_Series

1993 NASCAR Busch Series

1993 NASCAR Busch Series

NASCAR season


The 1993 NASCAR Busch Series began February 13, 1993 and ended November 13, 1993, with Steve Grissom of Grissom Racing Enterprises winning the championship.

Steve Grissom, the 1993 Busch Series champion

Teams and drivers

List of full-time teams at the start of 1993.

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Races

Goody's 300

The Goody's 300 was held February 13 at Daytona International Speedway. Ken Schrader won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 3Dale Earnhardt
  2. 52Ken Schrader
  3. 7Harry Gant
  4. 14Terry Labonte
  5. 72Tracy Leslie
  6. 8Jeff Burton
  7. 17Darrell Waltrip
  8. 44David Green
  9. 87Joe Nemechek
  10. 5Richard Lasater

Failed to qualify: #0 Rick Mast, #09 Scott Herberg, #18 Chad Mader, #29 Phil Parsons, #51 Jeff Purvis, #53 Tony Siscone, #58 Daniel Rogers, #60 Mark Martin, #70 Alan Russell[1]

  • After Mark Martin failed to qualify, his car owner Jack Roush bought out the #32 Chevrolet ride owned and driven by Dale Jarrett. Martin would start 34th. However he would crash out of the race on lap 39 and finish 42nd.

Goodwrench 200

The Goodwrench 200 was held February 27 at North Carolina Speedway. Joe Nemechek won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 60Mark Martin
  2. 59Robert Pressley
  3. 3Dale Earnhardt
  4. 31Steve Grissom
  5. 44David Green
  6. 19Tom Peck
  7. 7Harry Gant
  8. 57Jason Keller
  9. 75Butch Miller
  10. 63Chuck Bown

Hardee's 200

The Hardee's 200 was held March 6 at Richmond International Raceway. Rick Mast won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 60Mark Martin
  2. 87Joe Nemechek
  3. 8Jeff Burton
  4. 44David Green
  5. 59Robert Pressley
  6. 99Ricky Craven
  7. 19Tom Peck
  8. 0Rick Mast
  9. 34Todd Bodine
  10. 75Butch Miller

Failed to qualify: #15 Clay Brown, #48 Tom Hessert Jr., #57 Jason Keller, #61 Chad Chaffin, #66 Nathan Buttke, #70 Alan Russell, #97 Joe Bessey[2]

Mark III Vans 200

The Mark III Vans 200 was held March 27 at Darlington Raceway. David Green won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 59Robert Pressley
  2. 7Harry Gant
  3. 14Terry Labonte
  4. 2Ward Burton
  5. 34Todd Bodine
  6. 44David Green
  7. 72Tracy Leslie
  8. 92Larry Pearson
  9. 32Dale Jarrett
  10. 11Bill Elliott

Budweiser 250

The Budweiser 250 was held April 3 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Ward Burton won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 30Michael Waltrip
  2. 34Todd Bodine
  3. 31Steve Grissom
  4. 87Joe Nemechek
  5. 16Jeff Green
  6. 25Hermie Sadler
  7. 8Jeff Burton
  8. 44David Green
  9. 14Terry Labonte
  10. 59Robert Pressley

Mountain Dew 400

The Mountain Dew 400 was held April 10 at Hickory Motor Speedway. Ernie Irvan won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 31Steve Grissom
  2. 99Ricky Craven
  3. 87Joe Nemechek
  4. 6Tommy Houston
  5. 34Todd Bodine
  6. 44David Green
  7. 19Tom Peck
  8. 63Chuck Bown
  9. 25Hermie Sadler
  10. 9Mike Wallace

Failed to qualify: Charlie Brown, Troy Beebe, Nathan Buttke, Tim Fedewa, Jerry Glanville, Eddie Goodson, Tom Hessert Jr., Robert Huffman, Mike McCurry, Roy Payne, Alan Russell, #23 Kenny Gragg[3]

  • None of the current full time Cup regulars that started (four) finished the race. Bobby Hamilton finished 23rd (crashed out), Mark Martin finished 26th (crashed out), Ernie Irvan finished 27th (crashed out), and Dale Jarrett finished 29th (engine failure).

Roses Stores 300

The Roses Stores 300 was held May 1 at Orange County Speedway. Jeff Green won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 2Ward Burton
  2. 92Larry Pearson
  3. 31Steve Grissom
  4. 97Joe Bessey
  5. 75Butch Miller
  6. 63Chuck Bown
  7. 72Tracy Leslie
  8. 8Jeff Burton
  9. 08Bobby Dotter
  10. 19Tom Peck

Failed to qualify: #82 Jerry Glanville

Miller Genuine Draft 500

The Miller Genuine Draft 500 was held May 8 at Martinsville Speedway. Butch Miller won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 2Ward Burton
  2. 14Bobby Labonte
  3. 99Ricky Craven
  4. 25Hermie Sadler
  5. 63Chuck Bown
  6. 44David Green
  7. 8Jeff Burton
  8. 31Steve Grissom
  9. 74Jack Sprague
  10. 1Rodney Combs

Failed to qualify: Tom Hessert Jr.[4]

  • Robert Pressley and Ed Berrier were involved in a rough driving incident on the track. They hit each other's cars numerous times. NASCAR officials ruled that both drivers were equally at fault. Therefore, they were both ejected from the race. Pressley finished 22nd and Berrier finished 23rd.
  • This was the final Busch Grand National race victory for manufacturer Buick.

Laneco 200

The Laneco 200 was held May 23 at Nazareth Speedway. Todd Bodine won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 59Robert Pressley
  2. 31Steve Grissom
  3. 2Ward Burton
  4. 44David Green
  5. 75Butch Miller
  6. 63Chuck Bown
  7. 55Tim Fedewa
  8. 99Ricky Craven
  9. 51Mike McLaughlin
  10. 1Rodney Combs
  • This was Pressley's penultimate Busch Grand National race victory.

Champion 300

The Champion 300 was held May 29 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Tracy Leslie won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 30Michael Waltrip
  2. 4Ernie Irvan
  3. 32Dale Jarrett
  4. 52Ken Schrader
  5. 59Robert Pressley
  6. 29Phil Parsons
  7. 23Chad Little
  8. 63Chuck Bown
  9. 8Jeff Burton
  10. 0Rick Mast
  • Ward Burton looked to have this race won, but his team mistakenly put the tires on the wrong side of the car during the last set of pit stops, which took away his car's handling for the final 16 laps and contributed to his 11th-place finish.[5]

Goodwrench/Delco 200

The Goodwrench/Delco 200 was held June 5 at Dover International Speedway. Ward Burton won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 34Todd Bodine
  2. 23Chad Little
  3. 8Jeff Burton
  4. 32Dale Jarrett
  5. 29Phil Parsons
  6. 92Larry Pearson
  7. 59Robert Pressley
  8. 99Ricky Craven
  9. 64Jimmy Spencer
  10. 14Terry Labonte

Carolina Pride/Budweiser 250

The Carolina Pride/Budweiser 250 was held June 12 at Myrtle Beach Speedway. Ward Burton won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 8Jeff Burton
  2. 2Ward Burton
  3. 87Joe Nemechek
  4. 59Robert Pressley
  5. 31Steve Grissom
  6. 34Todd Bodine
  7. 72Tracy Leslie
  8. 44David Green
  9. 27Roy Payne
  10. 98Jim Bown
  • This was the first time brothers finished 1–2 in a Busch Grand National race.[6]

Fay's 150

The Fay's 150 was held June 26 at Watkins Glen International. Ernie Irvan won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 11Bill Elliott
  2. 14Terry Labonte
  3. 2Ward Burton
  4. 87Joe Nemechek
  5. 34Todd Bodine
  6. 63Chuck Bown
  7. 72Tracy Leslie
  8. 19Tom Peck
  9. 08Bobby Dotter
  10. 9Mike Wallace

Failed to qualify: #5N Barney McRae, #24 Eddie Sharp, #69 Jeff Spraker, #93 Troy Beebe

  • This would be Elliott's only Busch Series victory
  • The race started under the Green and Yellow flags to allow the track to finish drying.

Havoline Formula 3 250

The Havoline Formula 3 250 was held July 4 at The Milwaukee Mile, the first Busch Grand National race at the track in 8 years. Bobby Dotter won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 31Steve Grissom
  2. 92Larry Pearson
  3. 25Hermie Sadler
  4. 44David Green
  5. 19Tom Peck
  6. 8Jeff Burton
  7. 55Tim Fedewa
  8. 1Rodney Combs
  9. 87Joe Nemechek
  10. 99Ricky Craven
  • This was Davey Allison's final Busch Grand National race. He would finish 27th after completing 200 of the 250 laps due to engine failure.

Fram Filter 500K

The Fram Filter 500K was held July 24 at Talladega Superspeedway. Bill Elliott won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 3Dale Earnhardt
  2. 20Randy LaJoie
  3. 14Terry Labonte
  4. 72Tracy Leslie
  5. 11Bill Elliott
  6. 30Michael Waltrip
  7. 59Robert Pressley
  8. 48Sterling Marlin
  9. 25Hermie Sadler
  10. 99Ricky Craven
  • Richard Lasater flipped in this race.
  • This was Dale Earnhardt's penultimate Busch Grand National victory.

Kroger 200

The Kroger 200 was held July 31 at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Ernie Irvan won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 72Tracy Leslie
  2. 44David Green
  3. 14Terry Labonte
  4. 2Ward Burton
  5. 55Tim Fedewa
  6. 9Mike Wallace
  7. 99Ricky Craven
  8. 8Jeff Burton
  9. 38Bobby Hamilton
  10. 6Tommy Houston
  • This was Tracy Leslie's only Busch Grand National race victory.

Detroit Gasket 200

The Detroit Gasket 200 was held August 14 at Michigan International Speedway. Bill Elliott won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 60Mark Martin
  2. 59Robert Pressley
  3. 14Terry Labonte
  4. 31Steve Grissom
  5. 75Rick Wilson
  6. 99Ricky Craven
  7. 34Todd Bodine
  8. 52Ken Schrader
  9. 74Jack Sprague
  10. 63Chuck Bown
  • This was the Busch Grand National Series debut for Bill Elliott's nephew, the late Casey Elliott. He finished 1 lap down in 20th.
  • This was also the Busch Grand National Series debut of Johnny Benson. On the backstretch, after he completed the 1st lap he tumbled end over end and finished 40th.
  • Dale Earnhardt after finishing 2nd on track had an issue in post-race inspection. He was disqualified for the car having an Illegal carburetor and placed in last (41st).[7]

NE Chevy 250

The NE Chevy 250 was held August 22 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Joe Nemechek won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 59Robert Pressley
  2. 87Joe Nemechek
  3. 08Bobby Dotter
  4. 31Steve Grissom
  5. 61Tommy Houston
  6. 55Tim Fedewa
  7. 25Hermie Sadler
  8. 99Ricky Craven
  9. 44David Green
  10. 92Larry Pearson
  • This was Pressley's last career NASCAR Busch Series victory.

Food City 250

The Food City 250 was held August 27 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Steve Grissom won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 34Todd Bodine
  2. 87Joe Nemechek
  3. 08Bobby Dotter
  4. 9Mike Wallace
  5. 63Chuck Bown
  6. 99Ricky Craven
  7. 31Steve Grissom
  8. 6Tommy Houston
  9. 79Dave Rezendes
  10. 75Rick Wilson

Gatorade 200

The Gatorade 200 was held September 4 at Darlington Raceway. Ricky Craven won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 60Mark Martin
  2. 20Randy LaJoie
  3. 23Chad Little
  4. 87Joe Nemechek
  5. 31Steve Grissom
  6. 72Tracy Leslie
  7. 22Ed Berrier
  8. 9Mike Wallace
  9. 99Ricky Craven
  10. 0Rick Mast

Failed to qualify: #24 Eddie Sharp[8]

Autolite 250

The Autolite 250 was held September 10 at Richmond International Raceway. Chuck Bown won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 60Mark Martin
  2. 72Tracy Leslie
  3. 25Hermie Sadler
  4. 0Tommy Houston
  5. 11Bill Elliott
  6. 08Bobby Dotter
  7. 44David Green
  8. 97Joe Bessey
  9. 32Dale Jarrett
  10. 31Steve Grissom

Failed to qualify: #1 Rodney Combs, #5 Richard Lasater, #6 Tommy Houston, #9 Mike Wallace, #12 David Bonnett, #15 Clay Brown, #16 Chad Chaffin, #17 Darrell Waltrip, #35 Shawna Robinson, #39 Mike Hovis, #46 Steve Hoddick, #57 Jason Keller, #73 Brian Ross, #79 Dave Rezendes, #94 Casey Elliott[9]

Driver changes: #0 Rick Mast (driven by Tommy Houston, was relieved by Mast mid race, finished in 4th place), #64 Jimmy Spencer (driven by Mike Wallace to 33rd place)

SplitFire 200

The SplitFire 200 was held September 18 at Dover International Speedway. Terry Labonte won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 34Todd Bodine
  2. 99Ricky Craven
  3. 72Tracy Leslie
  4. 74Jack Sprague
  5. 44David Green
  6. 10Jimmy Spencer
  7. 31Steve Grissom
  8. 29Phil Parsons
  9. 9Mike Wallace
  10. 97Joe Bessey

Polaroid 300

The Polaroid 300 was held October 2 at Orange County Speedway. Joe Nemechek won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 25Hermie Sadler
  2. 99Ricky Craven
  3. 63Chuck Bown
  4. 74Randy LaJoie
  5. 08Bobby Dotter
  6. 44David Green
  7. 19Tom Peck
  8. 72Tracy Leslie
  9. 4Jack Sprague
  10. 97Joe Bessey
  • This was Hermie Sadler's first Busch Grand National Series race victory.

All Pro 300

The All Pro 300 was held October 9 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Bobby Dotter won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 60Mark Martin
  2. 30Michael Waltrip
  3. 3Dale Earnhardt
  4. 11Bill Elliott
  5. 34Todd Bodine
  6. 14Terry Labonte
  7. 2Ward Burton
  8. 63Chuck Bown
  9. 08Bobby Dotter
  10. 9Mike Wallace

Failed to qualify: Dirk Stephens, #07 George Crenshaw, #10 Jimmy Spencer, #17 Darrell Waltrip, #22 Ed Berrier, #24 Eddie Sharp, #28 Tim Steele, #35 Shawna Robinson, #36 Tim Bender, #56 Brandon Sperling, #66 Nathan Buttke, #84 Robert Powell, #91 Stanton Barrett, #91 Steve Perry, #98 Jim Bown[10]

  • This was Robert Pressley's last race for the #59 Daniel Welch owned team. He fell out of the race after completing 16 laps due to engine failure finishing 43rd.
  • This was also the last Busch Grand National start for Casey Elliott, nephew of Bill Elliott. He crashed out of the race on lap 16 finishing last (44th)
  • This race featured a halftime break.

Advance Auto Parts 500

The Advance Auto Parts 500 was held October 17 at Martinsville Speedway. Joe Nemechek won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 63Chuck Bown
  2. 31Steve Grissom
  3. 99Ricky Craven
  4. 75Jimmy Hensley
  5. 19Tom Peck
  6. 44David Green
  7. 9Mike Wallace
  8. 72Tracy Leslie
  9. 74Ernie Irvan
  10. 59Dennis Setzer

Failed to qualify: Steve Darne, Pat Davison, Tommy Ellis, Jamie James, Buckshot Jones, Steve McEachern, #07 George Crenshaw, #12 David Bonnett, #48 Tom Hessert Jr., #93 Troy Beebe

  • This was Chuck Bown's final Busch Grand National Series win.
  • This was Setzer's first race for the #59 Daniel Welch owned team.
  • Robert Pressley made his debut for the #0 Richard Jackson owned team. He had 2 spins in the race and finished 15 laps down in 23rd.

AC-Delco 200

The AC-Delco 200 was held October 23 at North Carolina Speedway. Ward Burton won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 60Mark Martin
  2. 2Ward Burton
  3. 97Joe Bessey
  4. 34Todd Bodine
  5. 14Terry Labonte
  6. 72Tracy Leslie
  7. 31Steve Grissom
  8. 20Randy LaJoie
  9. 0Robert Pressley
  10. 99Ricky Craven

Failed to qualify: Tommy Ellis, Stevie Reeves, #29 Phil Parsons, #57 Jason Keller, #59 Dennis Setzer, #74 Johnny Benson[11]

  • During the race there was a dust-up between Joe Bessey and Jimmy Spencer. It later became a brawl, and led to Spencer being fined plus suspended for the rest of the year from the series.[12]

The Pantry 500

The Pantry 500 was held November 7 at Hickory Motor Speedway. Bobby Labonte won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. 00Johnny Rumley
  2. 63Chuck Bown
  3. 6Tommy Houston
  4. 99Ricky Craven
  5. 05Tommy Ellis
  6. 08Bobby Dotter
  7. 32Dale Jarrett
  8. 66Nathan Buttke
  9. 31Steve Grissom
  10. 34Todd Bodine

Failed to qualify: Steve Darne, Pat Davison, Mike Dillon, Andy Houston, Buckshot Jones, Mike McCurry, Steve McEachern, Ronnie Silver, #5 Richard Lasater, #12 David Bonnett, #16 Chad Chaffin, #21 Tommy Sigmon, #35 Shawna Robinson, #55 Tim Fedewa, #56 Brandon Sperling, #97 Joe Bessey[13]

  • Because David Green finished 17th, with his 9th-place finish Steve Grissom clinched the championship with 1 race remaining.
  • This was the final Busch Grand National victory for manufacturer Oldsmobile.
  • This was also the final race Neil Bonnett would call on TV (TNN) before his death in February 1994.
  • This race was called 500 because there was a 200 lap late model race in addition to the Busch Grand National race.

Slick 50 300

The Slick 50 300 was held November 13 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Mark Martin won the pole. This race was delayed 8 months due to a blizzard.

Top ten results

  1. 2Ward Burton
  2. 92Larry Pearson
  3. 30Michael Waltrip
  4. 7Harry Gant
  5. 70Sterling Marlin
  6. 87Joe Nemechek
  7. 0Robert Pressley
  8. 9Mike Wallace
  9. 31Steve Grissom
  10. 19Tom Peck
  • This was Ward Burton's final Busch Grand National race victory.
  • This was Neil Bonnett's last Busch Grand National race before his death in February 1994. He crashed out on lap 84, finishing 35th driving for Dale Earnhardt. He gave a funny TV interview stating "We were supposed to go hunting next week. I don't think I'm gonna go, Dale might shoot me!"

Final Full Drivers' Championship

(key) Bold – Pole position awarded by time. Italics – Pole position set by owner's points. * – Most laps led.

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Hermie Sadler won his first career race and the Rookie of the Year title in 1993, finishing in the top-ten eight times and ended the season tenth in the final standings. He was followed by Joe Bessey, Tim Fedewa, and Roy Payne. Due to sponsor issues, Nathan Buttke and Jason Keller did not attempt the full schedule.

See also


References

  1. "Race Results".

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