a season. MBNA Cal Ripken Jr. 400 The MBNA Cal Ripken Jr. 400 was held September 23 at Dover Downs International Speedway. Dale Jarrett won the pole. Top Ten Results 8 - Dale Earnhardt Jr. 25 - Jerry Nadeau 28 - Ricky Rudd 24 - Jeff Gordon 20 - Tony Stewart 29 - Kevin Harvick 33 - Joe Nemechek 40 - Sterling Marlin 19 - Casey Atwood 55 - Bobby Hamilton Failed to qualify: Rick Mast (No. 27), Jason Leffler (No. 01), Lance Hooper (No. 47), Dave Marcis (No. 71) This was the first race to be held after the September 11th attacks. Most cars sported patriotic decals and tributes. Protection One 400 The inaugural Protection One 400 was held September 30 at Kansas Speedway. Jason Leffler won the pole. Top Ten Results 24 - Jeff Gordon 02 - Ryan Newman 28 - Ricky Rudd 2 - Rusty Wallace 40 - Sterling Marlin 6 - Mark Martin 77 - Robert Pressley 20 - Tony Stewart 97 - Kurt Busch 93 - Dave Blaney Failed to qualify: Rick Mast (No. 27), Kyle Petty (No. 45), Ron Hornaday Jr. (No. 14) In 6 of the last 7 years including 2001 (1995-1999, 2001), Jeff Gordon won the most races in a season. 2001 was also the final season in his career that he won the most races in a season. This was Jeff Gordon's third win at an inaugural event. He won the inaugural Brickyard 400 in 1994, and the inaugural race at Auto Club Speedway of California in 1997. This was the last race for Jeremy Mayfield in the 12 car for Roger Penske. Rusty Wallace's younger brother Mike Wallace would be Rusty's new teammate as he replaced Mayfield for the rest of the season. UAW-GM Quality 500 The UAW-GM Quality 500 was held October 7 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Jimmy Spencer won the pole. Top Ten Results 40 - Sterling Marlin 20 - Tony Stewart 22 - Ward Burton 8 - Dale Earnhardt Jr. 99 - Jeff Burton 88 - Dale Jarrett 2 - Rusty Wallace 29 - Kevin Harvick 6 - Mark Martin 18 - Bobby Labonte Failed to qualify: Kyle Petty (No. 45), Derrike Cope (No. 57), Jeff Green (No. 30), Robby Gordon (No. 31), Buckshot Jones (No. 44), Frank Kimmel (No. 46) This was Jimmie Johnson's first career Winston Cup Series start. Johnson started in the 15th position