1997 NAPA 500 from Atlanta Motor Speedway | NASCAR Classic Full Race Replay

The 1997 Napa 500 was the dramatic season finale of the NASCAR Cup Series, held on November 16, 1997, at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia. The race was highly anticipated as it marked the grand opening of the track's newly redesigned, high-speed quad-oval layout. More importantly, it served as the ultimate championship showdown, with Jeff Gordon entering the weekend holding a narrow points lead over Dale Jarrett, leaving the coveted title completely up for grabs as the green flag dropped.