The 2005 Advance Auto Parts 500 was a Nextel Cup event held at Martinsville Speedway on April 10, 2005. Jeff Gordon rallied from a four-lap deficit to drive his way into the lead late, holding off Kasey Kahne on a late restart for the win. Points leader Jimmie Johnson finished 8th and maintained a 160-point edge on Greg Biffle (29th). Stats
| 2005 Advance Auto Parts 500 | |
| General info | |
|---|---|
| Series | Nextel Cup Series |
| Location | Martinsville Speedway |
| Date | April 10, 2005 |
| Qualifying | |
| Pole Sitter | Scott Riggs |
| Pole Speed | 96.671 mph |
| Race Data | |
| Winner | Jeff Gordon |
| Margin of Victory | .593 seconds |
| Average Speed | 72.099 seconds |
| Cautions | 16 for 91 laps |
| Points Leader | Jimmie Johnson (+160) |