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1997 Hardee's Fried Chicken Challenge 250 qualifying results Previous race results / Next race results                     Previous at this track / Next at this track     Post NASCAR Busch Grand National Series race number 3 of 30 Saturday, March 1, 1997 at Richmond International Raceway, Richmond, VA 250 laps on a 0.750 mile paved track (187.500 miles) Time of race: 2:10:08 Average speed: 86.45 mph Pole speed: no time trials Cautions: 7 for 54 laps Margin of victory: 1.06 sec Attendance: n/a Lead changes: 17 Glossary    1997 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series results   /   1997 standings

Qualifying results for this race: Rank Driver Nbr Car Time Speed   Results not available. OP: qualified via owners points PC: qualified as past champion PR: provisional QR: via qualifying race * - had to qualify on time Failed to qualify, withdrew, or driver changes:   Joey McCarthy (#41), Nathan Buttke (#66), Junior Purcell (#71), Jeff McClure (#77), Brad Payne (#79), Kevin Grubb (#82), Wayne Grubb (#83)