Kobalt Tools 500

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

• 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

• 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

• 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