This week’s races

Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999 | 9:22 a.m.

WINSTON CUP

Pennzoil 400

Site: Homestead, Fla.

Schedule: Friday, first-round qualifying, 12:30 p.m.; Saturday, second-round qualifying, 8:30 a.m.; Sunday, race (NBC, 9:30 p.m.)

Track: Homestead-Miami Speedway (oval 1.5 miles, 8 degrees banking in turns).

Race distance: 400.5 miles, 267 laps.

Last year: Inaugural race.

Last race: Tony Stewart took the Checker Auto Parts/Dura Lube 500 at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Ariz., joining the late Davey Allison as the only rookies to win twice. Stewart started 11th in the 43-car field and took control of the 500-kilometer race on the 159th of 312 laps.

Fast facts: Dale Jarrett can win the Winston Cup championship by finishing eighth or better. ... Dave Marcis, David Green and Robert Pressley are the only drivers running a full-season schedule without a top-10 finish. ... Ford won its fourth manufacturer's championship last week. ... Mark Martin will finish in the top 10 of the point standings for the 10th consecutive year. It is the longest active streak and second to only Darrell Waltrip's 1975-89 run.

Next race: NAPA AutoCare 500, Nov. 21, Hampton, Ga.

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BUSCH GRAND NATIONAL

hotwheels.com 300

Site: Homestead, Fla.

Schedule: Friday, qualifying, 11:10 a.m.; Saturday, race (NBC, 10:30 p.m.)

Track: Homestead-Miami Speedway (oval 1.5 miles, 8 degrees banking in turns).

Race distance: 300 miles, 200 laps.

Last year: Jeff Burton passed Jimmy Spencer on the final lap for the victory.

Last race: Jeff Gordon took the lead with a strong outside pass on Spencer 20 laps from the end, then pulled away in the Outback Steakhouse 200 in Avondale, Ariz., for his first Busch series victory in seven years.

Fast facts: Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished last Saturday's race with a 189-point lead - five more than needed - to win the season title. Earnhardt is the fourth driver to win back-to-back titles. ... Tony Raines won the Rookie of the Year award with a 20th-place finish.

Next race: End of season.

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NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION

Winston Finals

Site: Pomona, Calif.

Schedule: Thursday, qualifying, 1 p.m.; Friday, qualifying, 1:45 p.m.; Saturday, eliminations, 11:15 a.m.; Sunday, final eliminations, 2 p.m.

Track: Pomona Raceway.

Last year: Chuck Etchells won the Funny Car division, and Kenny Bernstein, Richie Stevens, Matt Hines and Brad Jeter took their events.

Last event: John Force won his 11th Funny Car final of the year at the Matco Tools Supernationals in Baytown, Texas. Larry Dixon, Rickie Smith and Tony Mullen also were winners in their categories.

Fast facts: Pro Stocker Warren Johnson has had the fastest speed in all 21 events this season. If he does it again in the season finale Sunday, he would become the first driver with the top speed in every race. ... Tony Schumacher leads Gary Scelzi in the Top Fuel division, 1,411-1,302. ... Force is seeking his 12th Funny Car title.

Next race: End of season.