Mayfield sweeps Pocono. Dodge to retire from Winston Cup at end of season. RJR, Wal-Mart or McDonalds takes over. Final season for the Craftsman Truck series as economy enters tailspin. NBC and FOX forced to pay out huge give-backs to sponsors for failing to deliver promised TV ratings.
Local affiliates refuse to help pay the freight.
Kyle Petty announces retirement from driving at end of season to refocus on running the team. Leffler released from the 01 team. Road courses off the schedule for 2002. Rockingham spring date spared one more time. Wildfires force postponement of Firecracker 400 again.