Jeff Gordon fastest pole for the last race this year,
Fans say goodbye to DW with a big cheer!
First yellow for Geoff - now leading is Nadue,
Back to racing - then a quick number two.

Mandated caution brings all drivers in,
Then Mayfield in smoke - broke his engine.
Under the yellow - ARCA's Wimmer leads
Must hang on so to Busch he'll succeed.

Caution 5 - Mikey marbled then into the grass,
Most back runners went in for a pit pass.
A long green - 'til Stewart snagged his tail,
Leaders take on four - all going to the well.

The problem for Tony was in the tire mix,
Now a belt problem - puts out Martin's number 6.
Going back to green - Mikey's in flames,
Driver's all come in - mostly tires to blame.

Ward ½ leader crossing the line,
Now a mysterious pit by the 99.
A long run brings all leaders down,
Some loose, some tight, who needs a round?

Calculations on fuel and a look at tire wear,
As visions of pit stops dance in the air.
Several now try the short pit stop,
Top ten position flip, then flop.

'Bout 15 to go - caution for Pruett's Tide,
Then Wally does a clean 360 slide.
On restart - only 9 on the lead lap,
Nadue takes lead as Earnhardt shoots the gap.

Tying new driver wins - Nadue makes #4,
His first win ever - Victory Lane to explore.
Bobby crowned champion as several say bye,
For ESPN, DW, Ned, and Benny we cry!