1990 Pontiac Excitement 400
Mark Martin's win overturned by illegal carburetor spacer penalty.
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It is notable for the post-race discovery of an illegal carburetor spacer on Mark Martin's winning car, which led to a record fine and a points penalty.
Qualifying
Qualifying was split into two rounds. The first round took place on Friday, February 22, at 3:00 PM EST, with each driver having one lap to set a time.
The top 20 drivers in the first round secured a guaranteed starting spot. Drivers who did not qualify could scrub their first-round time and attempt a faster lap in the second round on Saturday, February 23, at 11:00 AM EST. Positions 21-34 were determined by time, with up to two additional spots given to cars high in owner's points.
Did You Know?
- Richmond International Raceway is a 3/4-mile D-shaped asphalt track known as 'America's premier short track'.
- Mark Martin's car had a carburetor spacer half an inch wider than the maximum allowance of 2 inches.
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- Wikipedia: 1990 Pontiac Excitement 400 (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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