Over a three-year period, Rusty Wallace, then Jeff Gordon, were unbeatable at Dover Downs International Speedway. Wallace won the fall race in 1993, then took both Dover events a year later. But the weather didn't cooperate, and Bessey missed the field when rain Saturday prevented a second round of qualifying. Dave Marcis, at 59 the oldest driver on the Winston Cup circuit, made the field for only the ninth time in 26 tries this season. A victory by Jeff Gordon, Terry Labonte or Jerry Nadeau would give Hendrick Motorsports seven at Dover, tying the Wood Brothers for the most in track history.
Sweeps are no rarity at Dover.