The Kobalt Tools 500 is a NASCAR sanctioned race in the Sprint Cup Series. It is held annually at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia.
Kurt Busch won 2009 Kobalt Tools 500 on March 8, 2009, after leading 234 of 330 laps.ESPN.com: Kurt Busch Dominates Atlanta Qualifying was held on March 6, 2009, and Mark Martin won the pole position with the fastest lap of 187.045 mph.ESPN.com: Martin claims 42nd career pole in Atlanta
Recent Winners
- 2008: Kyle Busch
- 2007: Jimmie Johnson
- 2006: Kasey Kahne
- 2005: Carl Edwards
- 2004: Dale Earnhardt Jr.
- 2003: Bobby Labonte
- 2002: Tony Stewart
- 2001: Kevin Harvick
- 2000: Dale Earnhardt
- 1999: Jeff Gordon
Former Race Names
- 2007-present: Kobalt Tools 500
- 2004-2006: Golden Corral 500
- 2003: Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500
- 2002: MBNA America 500
- 2000-2001: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 500
- 1999: Cracker Barrel 500
- 1997-1998: Primestar 500
- 1994-1996: Purolator 500
- 1987-1993: Motorcraft Quality Parts 500
- 1986: Motorcraft 500
- 1981-1985: Coca-Cola 500
- 1960-1980: Atlanta 500
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Kobalt Tools 500 Timeline (highlights)
1960: Founded as the Atlanta 500
1981: Name changed to the Coca-Cola 500
1986: Name changed to the Motorcraft 500
1987: Name changed to the Motorcraft Quality Parts 500
1994: Name changed to the Purolator 500
1997: Name changed to the Primestar 500
1999: Name changed to the Cracker Barrel 500, won by Jeff Gordon
2000: Name changed to the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 500, won by Dale Earnhardt
2001: Race Winner Kevin Harvick
2002: Name changed to the MBNA America 500, won by Tony Stewart
2003: Name changed to the Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500, won by Bobby Labonte
2004: Name changed to the Golden Corral 500, won by Dale Earnhardt Jr.
2005: Race Winner Carl Edwards
2006: Race Winner Kasey Kahne
2007: Name changed to the Kobalt Tools 500, won by Jimmy Johnson