Cabo Wabo Tequila 250
The Cabo Wabo Tequila 250 is a NASCAR Xfinity Series race that takes place at Michigan International Speedway. It is held on the same weekend as the track's NASCAR Cup Series race, the FireKeepers Casino 400.
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| NASCAR Xfinity Series | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Michigan International Speedway |
| Location | Brooklyn, Michigan, United States |
| Corporate sponsor | Cabo Wabo |
| First race | 1992 |
| Distance | 250 miles (400 km) |
| Laps | 125 Stages 1/2: 30 each Final stage: 65 |
| Previous names | Detroit Gasket 200 (1992–1997) Pepsi 200 Presented by DeVilbiss (1998) NAPA 200 (1999) NAPAonline.com 250 (2000–2001) Cabela's 250 (2002–2004) Domino's Pizza 250 (2005) Carfax 250 (2006–2010) Alliance Truck Parts 250 (2011–2013) Ollie's Bargain Outlet 250 (2014) Great Clips 250 benefiting Paralyzed Veterans of America (2015) Menards 250 presented by Valvoline (2016) Irish Hills 250 (2017) LTi Printing 250 (2018–2019) New Holland 250 (2021–2022) |
| Most wins (driver) | Todd Bodine Kyle Busch Dale Earnhardt Jr. Carl Edwards Mark Martin Ryan Newman Brad Keselowski Denny Hamlin (2) |
| Most wins (team) | Joe Gibbs Racing (7) |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | Chevrolet (17) |
| Circuit information | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 2.0 mi (3.2 km) |
| Turns | 4 |
History
New Holland Agriculture was the title sponsor of the race in 2021 and 2022
First held in 1992, the race was a 200 mile event from its inception through 1999, and was extended to 250 miles (400 km) starting with the 2000 race.
The 2007 Carfax 250 was the first-ever carbon neutral stock car event. Through partnerships with The Conservation Fund and Carbonfund.org, Carfax offset all carbon emissions generated by the race, including carbon emissions from fans attending the race.[1][2]
On May 31, 2023, it was announced that Cabo Wabo would be the title sponsor of the 2023 race.[3]
Past winners
| Year | Date | No. | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Race Distance | Race Time | Average Speed (mph) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laps | Miles (km) | |||||||||
| 1992 | August 15 | 34 | Todd Bodine | Team 34 | Chevrolet | 100 | 200 (321.868) | 1:35:41 | 125.414 | |
| 1993 | August 14 | 60 | Mark Martin | Roush Racing | Ford | 100 | 200 (321.868) | 1:36:18 | 124.611 | |
| 1994 | August 20 | 33 | Bobby Labonte | Carl Wegner | Chevrolet | 100 | 200 (321.868) | 1:24:14 | 142.461 | |
| 1995 | August 19 | 60 | Mark Martin* | Roush Racing | Ford | 100 | 200 (321.868) | 1:10:46 | 169.571 | |
| 1996 | August 17 | 4 | Jeff Purvis | Phoenix Racing | Chevrolet | 100 | 200 (321.868) | 1:14:31 | 161.038 | |
| 1997 | August 16 | 3 | Steve Park | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. | Chevrolet | 100 | 200 (321.868) | 1:15:15 | 159.681 | |
| 1998 | August 15 | 9 | Jeff Burton | Roush Racing | Ford | 100 | 200 (321.868) | 1:11:28 | 167.91 | |
| 1999 | August 21 | 3 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. | Chevrolet | 100 | 200 (321.868) | 1:15:29 | 158.975 | |
| 2000 | August 19 | 66 | Todd Bodine | Cicci-Welliver Racing | Chevrolet | 125 | 250 (402.336) | 1:32:10 | 162.749 | |
| 2001 | August 18 | 02 | Ryan Newman | Penske Racing | Ford | 125 | 250 (402.336) | 1:47:29 | 139.557 | |
| 2002 | August 17 | 99 | Michael Waltrip | Michael Waltrip Racing | Chevrolet | 125 | 250 (402.336) | 1:50:35 | 135.644 | |
| 2003 | August 16 | 21 | Kevin Harvick | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 110* | 220 (354.055) | 1:33:43 | 140.85 | |
| 2004 | August 21 | 5 | Kyle Busch | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 125 | 250 (402.336) | 2:02:47 | 122.166 | |
| 2005 | August 20 | 39 | Ryan Newman | Penske Racing | Dodge | 125 | 250 (402.336) | 1:49:30 | 136.986 | |
| 2006 | August 19 | 8 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. | Chevrolet | 128* | 256 (411.992) | 2:03:21 | 124.524 | |
| 2007 | August 18 | 20 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | Chevrolet | 125 | 250 (402.336) | 1:35:52 | 156.467 | |
| 2008 | August 16 | 60 | Carl Edwards | Roush Fenway Racing | Ford | 125 | 250 (402.336) | 1:49:50 | 136.571 | |
| 2009 | August 15 | 88 | Brad Keselowski | JR Motorsports | Chevrolet | 125 | 250 (402.336) | 1:52:43 | 133.077 | |
| 2010 | August 14 | 22 | Brad Keselowski | Penske Racing | Dodge | 125 | 250 (402.336) | 1:39:33 | 150.678 | |
| 2011 | June 18 | 60 | Carl Edwards | Roush Fenway Racing | Ford | 125 | 250 (402.336) | 1:43:34 | 144.834 | |
| 2012 | June 16 | 18 | Joey Logano | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 125 | 250 (402.336) | 1:52:48 | 132.979 | |
| 2013 | June 15 | 7 | Regan Smith | JR Motorsports | Chevrolet | 125 | 250 (402.336) | 1:48:50 | 137.825 | |
| 2014 | June 14 | 33 | Paul Menard | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 125 | 250 (402.336) | 1:47:33 | 139.557 | |
| 2015 | June 13 | 54 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 125 | 250 (402.336) | 1:53:09 | 132.567 | |
| 2016 | June 11 | 19 | Daniel Suárez | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 125 | 250 (402.336) | 1:36:11 | 155.952 | |
| 2017 | June 17 | 20 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 125 | 250 (402.336) | 2:00:19 | 124.671 | |
| 2018 | June 9 | 3 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 91* | 182 (292.901) | 1:45:57 | 103.067 | |
| 2019 | June 8 | 2 | Tyler Reddick | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 125 | 250 (402.336) | 1:52:29 | 133.353 | |
| 2020* | Race moved to Richmond Raceway due to COVID-19 pandemic | |||||||||
| 2021 | August 21 | 16 | A. J. Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | Chevrolet | 139* | 278 (444.8) | 2:24:16 | 115.619 | |
| 2022 | August 6 | 54 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 125 | 250 (402.336) | 1:45:55 | 141.621 | |
| 2023 | August 5 | 20 | John Hunter Nemechek | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 125 | 250 (402.336) | 2:00:04 | 124.931 | |
Notes
- 1995: Mark Martin declared winner after Dale Jarrett was disqualified due to an unapproved engine part.[4]
- 2003 and 2018: Races shortened due to rain.
- 2006 and 2021: Race extended due to NASCAR overtime. In 2021, it took three attempts.
- 2020: Race cancelled due to schedule changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Moved to Richmond Raceway
Multiple winners (drivers)
| # Wins | Driver | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Todd Bodine | 1992, 2000 |
| Mark Martin | 1993, 1995 | |
| Dale Earnhardt Jr. | 1999, 2006 | |
| Ryan Newman | 2001, 2005 | |
| Carl Edwards | 2008, 2011 | |
| Brad Keselowski | 2009, 2010 | |
| Kyle Busch | 2004, 2015 | |
| Denny Hamlin | 2007, 2017 |
Multiple winners (teams)
| # Wins | Team | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2007, 2012, 2015-2017, 2022–2023 |
| 5 | Roush Fenway Racing | 1993, 1995, 1998, 2008, 2011 |
| 4 | Richard Childress Racing | 2003, 2014, 2018, 2019 |
| 3 | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. | 1997, 1999, 2006 |
| Penske Racing | 2001, 2005, 2010 | |
| Richard Childress Racing | 2003, 2014, 2018 | |
| 2 | Cicci-Welliver Racing | 1992, 2000 |
References
- 2007 CARFAX 250 NASCAR Busch Series Race
- Thompson, Jena, CARFAX Announces Carbon Neutral Campaign, retrieved July 25, 2008
- "Cabo Wabo Tequila named NASCAR Xfinity Series race sponsor at Michigan International Speedway". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. May 31, 2023.
- "Upon Review, Martin Wins When Jarrett Is Disqualified". Associated Press. August 20, 1995 – via LA Times.
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