2002 NAPA Auto Parts 500

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The 2002 NAPA Auto Parts 500 was a Winston Cup (now Nextel Cup) event held at California Speedway on April 28, 2002. Jimmie Johnson used a two-tire strategy late to take the lead and hold off Kurt Busch for Johnson's first career victory. Sterling Marlin finished 7th and maintained a 143-point championship lead on Busch. Stats