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By the Numbers: Dodge Charger 500

DARLINGTON, S.C. -- Darlington Raceway, NASCAR's oldest superspeedway, has earned its reputation as the track "Too Tough To Tame," even though a number of drivers have held their own against the egg-shaped 1.366-mile oval.

Jimmie Johnson, who swept both Darlington races a year ago in the track's last year of two events, and spring race Bud Pole winner Kasey Kahne are in position to expand the track's statistical legacy.

The following numbers refer to Darlington Raceway and the Dodge Charger 500, unless otherwise noted.

Dale and Ned Jarrett

Darlington Raceway Career victories Rank Driver Wins 1. D. Pearson 10 2. D. Earnhardt 9 3. J. Gordon 6 4. B. Allison 5   B. Elliott 5   D. Waltrip 5   C. Yarborough 5 8. H. Gant 4 9. Buc. Baker 3   D. Jarrett 3   R. Petty 3   H. Thomas 3 13. Bud. Baker 2   J. Burton 2   W. Burton 2   Ji. Johnson 2   T. Labonte 2   F. Lorenzen 2   S. Marlin 2   F. Roberts 2   N. Stacy 2   J. Weatherly 2   L. Yarbrough 2 24. N. Bonnett 1   R. Craven 1   D. Dieringer 1   F. Flock 1   L. Frank 1   N. Jarrett 1   Ju. Johnson 1   B. Labonte 1   J. Mantz 1   M. Martin 1   B. Parsons 1   D. Rathmann 1   J. Reed 1   T. Richmond 1   R. Rudd 1   L. Speed 1   S. Thompson 1   C. Turner 1 • Most Top 5s: R. Petty (25) • Most Top 10s: B. Elliott (35)

• 0 -- The fewest caution periods, in September 1963.

• 1 -- The number of active drivers who have scored their first Cup win: Terry Labonte (1980).

• 1 -- The fewest laps led by a race winner, by Ricky Craven in March 2003.

• 1 -- The fewest finishers on the lead lap, most recent of 24 times in September 1979.

• 2 -- The number of active drivers who have scored their last Cup win: Sterling Marlin (2002) and Terry Labonte (2003).

• 2 -- The fewest leaders, in May 1964.

• 2 -- The number of Darlington's spring races shortened by rain, in 1980 and 1999.

• 3 -- Jimmie Johnson's worst finish in his last three starts.

• 3 -- Bobby Labonte's number of consecutive top-10 finishes.

• 3 -- The number of drivers with more than 40 starts, without a victory: Rusty Wallace (42), Kyle Petty (47) and Dave Marcis (58).

• 3 -- The number of consecutive victories by Chevrolet.

• 4 -- Elliott Sadler's number of consecutive top-10 starts.

• 4 -- The fewest lead changes, in September 1950.

• 5 -- Bill Elliott's leading number of pole positions by an active driver.

• 5.2 -- Ryan Newman's leading average start, in six races.

• 6 -- Jeff Gordon's leading number of victories by an active driver.

• 6.25 -- Jeff Gordon's average start in 24 races, second only to Ryan Newman.

• 7.8 -- Jimmie Johnson's average finish, best among drivers with two or more starts.

• 11 -- Rick Hendrick's leading number of victories by a car owner.

• 12 -- Elliott Sadler's total of career starts, completed without a DNF.

• 12 -- The fewest cars running at the finish, in September 1974.

• 15 -- The number of races since a driver won from the pole: Dale Jarrett in March 1997.

• 15 -- The most caution periods, in March 1995.

• 19 -- The number of the 101 Cup races won from the pole, or 19 percent.

• 20 -- The most leaders, in September 1994.

• 23 -- Terry Labonte's age when he became the youngest winner on Sept. 1, 1980.

• 23 -- The most finishers on the lead lap, in September 2002.

• 31 -- Mark Martin's longest streak of consecutive Nextel Cup races running at the finish, since Pocono in June 2004.

• 32 -- The leading number of Modern Era victories, since 1972, by Chevrolet.

	Dale Earnhardt
	Twice as Nice Season sweeps at Darlington (1960-2004) * No. Driver Year 1. D. Earnhardt 1987   D. Earnhardt 1990 3. R. Petty 1967 4. L. Yarbrough 1969 5. B. Allison 1975 6. D. Pearson 1976 7. B. Elliott 1985 8. J. Gordon 1996 9. J. Burton 1999 10. Ji. Johnson 2004 * -- Two races were also ran at Darlington in 1952.

• 35 -- Bill Elliott's leading number of top-10 finishes among active drivers.

• 37 -- Bobby Labonte and Ward Burton's starting positions for the 2000 and 2001 Southern 500s respectively, the farthest back a 500-mile race winner has started in the modern era.

• 41 -- The most cars running at the finish, in March 1999.

• 41 -- The most lead changes, in September 1982.

• 44 -- Kurt Busch's number of consecutive races ranked in the top-10 in the Nextel Cup standings, the longest current streak.

• 51 -- Harry Gant's age when he became the oldest winner on Sept. 1, 1991.

• 56 -- Ricky Rudd's leading number of starts by an active driver.

• 88 -- The number of the 101 Cup races won from starting positions inside the top-10, or 87 percent.

• 101 -- The most caution laps, in September 1974.

• 139.958 -- Dale Earnhardt's 500-mile race record average speed in miles per hour, set in 3 hours, 34 minutes and 55 seconds on March 28, 1993.

• 173.797 -- Ward Burton's Bud Pole Qualifying record lap, in miles per hour, set in 28.295 seconds on March 22, 1996.

• 351 -- The most laps led by a race winner, by Johnny Mantz in September 1950.

• 367 -- The number of laps it takes to cover 501.3 miles.

• 1,533 -- Jeff Gordon's leading number of laps led, by an active driver.

• 60,000 -- The announced grandstand seating capacity.