1994 Brickyard 400
Brickyard 400 - August 6, 1994
Race Summary
The 1994 Brickyard 400 was held on Saturday, August 6, 1994, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The race marked the nineteenth race of the NASCAR Winston Cup Series season.
Geoff Bodine won the pole for the inaugural Brickyard 400 with a lap of 172.414 mph. Dale Earnhardt started next to Bodine in second but brushed the Turn 1 wall on the first lap, which damaged his car.
The race was slowed by eight cautions for a total of 44 laps. Bodine led the first 52 laps of the race, but he was passed by Rusty Wallace on lap 53. Wallace led the next 80 laps until he was passed by Earnhardt on lap 133.
Earnhardt held on to win the race, his first Brickyard 400 victory. Wallace finished second, followed by Bodine, Mark Martin, and Sterling Marlin.
Race Results
1. Dale Earnhardt 2. Rusty Wallace 3. Geoff Bodine 4. Mark Martin 5. Sterling Marlin
Conclusion
The 1994 Brickyard 400 was a historic race that saw Dale Earnhardt become the first driver to win the inaugural event. The race was also notable for its many cautions and the damage that Earnhardt's car sustained early in the race. Despite the challenges, Earnhardt was able to overcome adversity and claim victory in one of NASCAR's most prestigious races.
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