Race Lineup

The official 1997 Food City 500 NASCAR CUP Series race lineup, determined by qualifying results, shows the starting positions of all drivers at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Food City 500

Sunday, April 13th, 1997

Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, TN

  • 20 Ford
  • 8 Pontiac
  • 15 Chevrolet

  • Drivers Entered: 43 (3 drivers will not make the race)
  • Laps Scheduled: 500
  • Margin of Victory: N/A Seconds
  • Time of Race: N/A
  • Average Speed: 75.035
  • Cautions: 20 for 132 laps
  • Lead Changes: 13
  • Green Flag Passes: N/A
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