Mike Wallace earned 150 points for his sixth-place finish. Sterling Marlin, who finished seventh, earned 146 for the effort and picked up five more for leading a lap. Ward Burton, who finished 35th, earned 58 points for his effort and another 10 for leading a race-record 53 laps. Owners are rewarded in the points race in much the same fashion but, unlike drivers, they earn points for merely attempting to make a race. If Joe Gibbs Racing shows up with Tony Stewart and Bobby Labonte, but Stewart fails to qualify, Joe Gibbs Racing earns points based on Stewart's non-qualifying speed.
Manufacturers have a points race of their own.
The car maker who has a driver take first place in a race earns nine points for that race. Second-best performance by a manufacturer gets six points, third place earns four points and fourth place, three points. Inc. All Rights Reserved.