emotional victory in what is arguably one of the more memorable races in NASCAR history Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s win, coupled with Michael Waltrip pushing him to the victory (the reverse of the finish in Daytona 500) made for an emotional moment. Earnhardt Jr., Waltrip, and their crews, as well as Chocolate Myers, a longtime crew member for Dale Earnhardt, all celebrated in the infield grass on the front stretch. Earnhardt Jr. and Waltrip shared a hug on top of Waltrip's No. 15 car. This was the second straight season that a pair of drivers finished first and second in both Daytona races, but in the opposite positions (Dale Jarrett and Jeff Burton in 2000, when Jarrett won the Daytona 500, and Jeff Burton won the Pepsi 400, with both finishing in second to each other). Tropicana 400 The inaugural Tropicana 400 was held July 15 at Chicagoland Speedway. Todd Bodine won the pole. Top Ten Results 29 - Kevin Harvick 77 - Robert Pressley* 28 - Ricky Rudd 88 - Dale Jarrett 26 - Jimmy Spencer 6 - Mark Martin 17 - Matt Kenseth 97 - Kurt Busch 40 - Sterling Marlin 9 - Bill Elliott Failed to qualify: Kyle Petty (No. 45), Dave Marcis (No. 71), Mike Bliss (No. 27), Shawna Robinson (No. 84) Jeff Gordon and Dale Jarrett were tied for the points lead after this race. 2nd place would be Robert Pressley's best career NASCAR Cup Series finish. New England 300 The New England 300 was held July 22 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Jeff Gordon won the pole. Top Ten Results 88 - Dale Jarrett 24 - Jeff Gordon 28 - Ricky Rudd 26 - Jimmy Spencer 20 - Tony Stewart 1 - Steve Park 18 - Bobby Labonte 29 - Kevin Harvick 8 - Dale Earnhardt Jr. 7 - Mike Wallace Failed to qualify: Mike Bliss (No. 27) Dale Jarrett and Jeff Gordon were tied for the points lead for the 2nd consecutive week. This was the first Winston Cup Series race on TNT under the 2001–2006 contract, although the initial plans were for TBS Superstation to carry the races. Instead, Turner decided that NASCAR would better fit TNT's "We Know Drama" slogan. Pennsylvania 500 The Pennsylvania 500 was held July 29 at Pocono Raceway. Todd Bodine won the pole. Top Ten Results 18 - Bobby Labonte 8 - Dale Earnhardt Jr. 20 - Tony