Starting alongside Wallace in the front row was Kyle Petty, the sentimental favorite. Adam Petty, Kyle's eldest son and the sport's first fourth-generation driver, was killed May 12 during practice for a Busch Series race at New Hampshire International Raceway. John Andretti, who also drives for Petty Enterprises, made an early departure Sunday when his car burst into flames on the 14th lap. Andretti, however, wasn't finished driving. He took over for Tony Stewart, who said he was bothered by stomach flu, after a spin-out on the 68th lap.
Nobody likes to get out of a car, especially one that they know can win the race.
Stewart was following leader Scott Pruett when he spun out. The accident allowed Gordon to take second before Pruett skidded and ran off the track, slamming hard into a tire barrier. I came forward and hit the steering wheel and took a pretty good shot to the throat. My doctor said to keep and eye on it and go get an X-ray. Andretti finished 10th for Stewart.