^ On August 21, both Menard drivers were docked 15 points after the rear wing of their cars was declared illegal in a technical inspection.[1] The penalties were appealed on September 9[2] and, despite a hearing having been scheduled for September 23, the appeal was dismissed in just two days.[3]
Race Statistics
Lead changes: 10 among 6 drivers
Lap Leaders
Laps
Leader
1-11
Jeff Ward
12-22
Tony Stewart
23-50
Jeff Ward
51-59
Tony Stewart
60-117
Jeff Ward
118-125
Buddy Lazier
126
Tony Stewart
127-164
Davey Hamilton
165-188
Kenny Bräck
189-196
Robbie Buhl
197-200
Kenny Bräck
Cautions: 3 for 28 laps
Laps
Reason
24-34
Buzz Calkins' engine leaks oil on track
75-79
Arie Luyendyk's engine leaks oil on track
118-129
Jeff Ward crash
Standings after the race
Drivers' Championship standings before the penalties