2003 NASCAR Busch Series


The 2003 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series season began February 15 and ended November 15. Brian Vickers of Hendrick Motorsports won the championship.
won the Busch Series championship at the age of 20.

2003 teams and drivers

Full schedule

ManufacturerTeamDriver
ChevroletBiagi Brothers Racing4Mike Wallace
ChevroletBiagi Brothers Racing4Rick Carelli
ChevroletBill Davis Racing23Scott Wimmer
ChevroletBost Motorsports22Jeff Fuller
ChevroletBost Motorsports22Regan Smith '
ChevroletBost Motorsports22Tina Gordon
ChevroletBost Motorsports22Wayne Edwards
ChevroletBost Motorsports22Brian Tyler
ChevroletBost Motorsports22Justin Ashburn
ChevroletBost Motorsports22Dana White
ChevroletBost Motorsports22Phil Bonifield
ChevroletBost Motorsports22Bill Hoff
ChevroletBost Motorsports22Blake Mallory
ChevroletBost Motorsports22Jeff Streeter
ChevroletBost Motorsports22Jerry Reary
ChevroletBost Motorsports22Kevin Conway
ChevroletDavis Motorsports0Morgan Shepherd
ChevroletDavis Motorsports0Jason White '
ChevroletDavis Motorsports0J. R. Robbs
ChevroletDavis Motorsports0Dude Teate
ChevroletDavis Motorsports0Jay Sommers
ChevroletDavis Motorsports0Gus Wasson
ChevroletDay Enterprises Racing16Larry Gunselman
ChevroletEvans Motorsports7Randy LaJoie
ChevroletEvans Motorsports7Greg Biffle
ChevroletEvans Motorsports7Todd Bodine
ChevroletEvans Motorsports7Joe Nemechek
ChevroletEvans Motorsports7Hank Parker Jr.
ChevroletEvans Motorsports7Mike Skinner
ChevroletFitzBradshaw Racing12Kerry Earnhardt
ChevroletFitzBradshaw Racing12Tim Fedewa
ChevroletGIC-Mixon Motorsports44Mike Harmon
ChevroletHendrick Motorsports5Brian Vickers
ChevroletJoe Gibbs Racing18Coy Gibbs '
ChevroletJoe Gibbs Racing20Mike Bliss
ChevroletInnovative Motorsports48Shane Hmiel
ChevroletInnovative Motorsports48Jeff Green
ChevroletInnovative Motorsports48Todd Bodine
ChevroletInnovative Motorsports48Randy LaJoie
ChevroletInnovative Motorsports48Kerry Earnhardt
ChevroletInnovative Motorsports48Carlos Contreras
ChevroletLewis Motorsports46Ashton Lewis Jr.
ChevroletRichard Childress Racing2Ron Hornaday Jr.
ChevroletRichard Childress Racing21Kevin Harvick
ChevroletRichard Childress Racing21Johnny Sauter
ChevroletST Motorsports59Stacy Compton
DodgeCarroll Motorsports26Kevin Grubb
DodgeCarroll Motorsports26Lance Norick
DodgeCarroll Motorsports26Chad Blount
DodgePhoenix Racing1Jamie McMurray
DodgePhoenix Racing1David Stremme '
FordAkins Motorsports38Kasey Kahne
FordHavill-Spoerl Racing73Jason Schuler
FordHavill-Spoerl Racing73Ron Barfield
FordHavill-Spoerl Racing73Alfredo Tame Jr.
FordJay Robinson Racing39Mike McLaughlin
FordJay Robinson Racing39Joe Buford
FordJay Robinson Racing39Clint Vahsholtz
FordJay Robinson Racing39Jason White '
FordJay Robinson Racing39Shane Hall
FordJay Robinson Racing39Chris Bingham
FordJay Robinson Racing39Brad Baker
FordJay Robinson Racing39Jamie Mosley
FordJay Robinson Racing39Blake Mallory
FordJay Robinson Racing39Dan Pardus
FordJay Robinson Racing39Derrike Cope
FordJay Robinson Racing39Jerry Reary
FordJay Robinson Racing39Dana White
FordJay Robinson Racing39Mark Green
FordJay Robinson Racing49Derrike Cope
FordJay Robinson Racing49Chris Bingham '
FordJay Robinson Racing49Carlos Contreras
FordJay Robinson Racing49Jason White
FordJay Robinson Racing49Shane Hall
FordJay Robinson Racing49Tammy Jo Kirk
FordMeans Racing52Brad Teague
FordMeans Racing52Mike Potter
FordMeans Racing52Wayne Jacks
FordMeans Racing52Donnie Neuenberger
FordMeans Racing52Ryck Sanders
FordMeans Racing52Bruce Bechtel
FordMoy Racing77Donnie Neuenberger
FordMoy Racing77Brad Teague
FordMoy Racing77Bruce Bechtel
FordMoy Racing77Dana White
FordMoy Racing77Jimmy Kitchens
FordMoy Racing77Jason Rudd
FordMoy Racing77Ryck Sanders
FordMoy Racing77Derek Hayes
Fordppc Racing10Scott Riggs
Fordppc Racing57Jason Keller
FordTeam Rensi Motorsports25Bobby Hamilton Jr.
PontiacBrewco Motorsports27Chase Montgomery
PontiacBrewco Motorsports27Hank Parker Jr.
PontiacBrewco Motorsports27Joey Clanton
PontiacBrewco Motorsports37David Green
Chevrolet
Ford
Pontiac
Stanton Barrett Racing91Ron Barfield
Chevrolet
Ford
Pontiac
Stanton Barrett Racing91Eddy McKean
Chevrolet
Ford
Pontiac
Stanton Barrett Racing91Andy Belmont
Chevrolet
Ford
Pontiac
Stanton Barrett Racing91Jeff Fuller
Chevrolet
Ford
Pontiac
Stanton Barrett Racing91Jason Hedlesky
Chevrolet
Ford
Pontiac
Stanton Barrett Racing91Kenny Hendrick
Chevrolet
Ford
Pontiac
Stanton Barrett Racing91Stanton Barrett
Chevrolet
Ford
Pontiac
Stanton Barrett Racing91Jimmy Kitchens
Chevrolet
Ford
Pontiac
Stanton Barrett Racing91Dan Pardus
Chevrolet
Ford
Pontiac
Stanton Barrett Racing91Martin Truex Jr.

Limited schedule

ManufacturerTeamDriverRounds
ChevroletAramendia Motorsports79Joe Aramendia
ChevroletAramendia Motorsports79Troy Cline
ChevroletBACE Motorsports33Tony Raines
ChevroletBACE Motorsports33Damon Lusk '
ChevroletBrian Weber Racing84Joe Buford
ChevroletBrian Weber Racing84Brian Weber
ChevroletBrian Weber Racing84Gus Wasson
ChevroletBrian Weber Racing84Greg Pursley
ChevroletChance 2 Motorsports8Dale Earnhardt Jr.
ChevroletChance 2 Motorsports8Steve Park
ChevroletChance 2 Motorsports8Hank Parker Jr.
ChevroletChance 2 Motorsports8Tony Stewart
ChevroletChance 2 Motorsports8Martin Truex Jr.
ChevroletChance 2 Motorsports81Martin Truex Jr.
ChevroletCraig Motorsports86Jeff Fultz
ChevroletFitzBradshaw Racing14Casey Atwood
ChevroletFitzBradshaw Racing82Casey Atwood
ChevroletFitzBradshaw Racing82Jimmy Spencer
ChevroletFitzBradshaw Racing82Randy LaJoie
ChevroletFrank Cicci Racing34Mike McLaughlin
ChevroletHaas CNC Racing00Troy Cline
ChevroletHaas CNC Racing00Jason Leffler
ChevroletHenderson Motorsports75Jay Sauter
ChevroletHendrick Motorsports87Kyle Busch
ChevroletNEMCO Motorsports87Jeff Green
ChevroletNEMCO Motorsports87Joe Nemechek
ChevroletNEMCO Motorsports87David Reutimann
ChevroletNEMCO Motorsports87Jeff Fuller
ChevroletNEMCO Motorsports88Jeff Fuller
ChevroletNEMCO Motorsports88David Reutimann
ChevroletNEMCO Motorsports88Joe Nemechek
ChevroletNEMCO Motorsports99Joe Nemechek
ChevroletMichael Waltrip Racing99Michael Waltrip
ChevroletMichael Waltrip Racing99Kenny Wallace
ChevroletHerzog-Jackson Motorsports92Todd Bodine
ChevroletHerzog-Jackson Motorsports92Jeff Green
ChevroletKen Alexander Racing70Robby Benton
ChevroletMacDonald Motorsports72Randy MacDonald
ChevroletMacDonald Motorsports72Michael Dokken
ChevroletMacDonald Motorsports72Stan Boyd
ChevroletMacDonald Motorsports72Jason Hedlesky
ChevroletMac Hill Motorsports56Tim Sauter
ChevroletMac Hill Motorsports56Jeff Spraker
ChevroletMac Hill Motorsports56Regan Smith
ChevroletNorm Benning Racing84Norm Benning
ChevroletPremier Motorsports85John Hayden
ChevroletPremier Motorsports85Robby Benton
ChevroletRB1 Motorsports71Ron Young
ChevroletRB1 Motorsports71Jeremy Clements
ChevroletRB1 Motorsports71Shane Wallace
ChevroletSmith Brothers Motorsports67C. W. Smith
ChevroletTeam Bristol Motorsports54Hermie Sadler
ChevroletWhite Knight Motorsports28Drew White
DodgeBraun Racing19Chad Blount
DodgeBraun Racing19Casey Mears
DodgeBraun Racing30Jimmy Vasser
DodgeBraun Racing30Steadman Marlin
DodgeBraun Racing30Lance Norick
DodgeBraun Racing30Billy Boat
DodgeBraun Racing30David Stremme '
DodgeCarroll Motorsports90Lance Norick
DodgeCarroll Motorsports90Kevin Grubb
DodgeTommy Baldwin Racing6Damon Lusk
DodgeTommy Baldwin Racing6Jimmy Spencer
DodgeTommy Baldwin Racing6Ted Musgrave
DodgeTommy Baldwin Racing6Paul Wolfe
FordGlidden Motorsports04Dion Ciccarelli
FordGlidden Motorsports84Dion Ciccarelli
FordReiser Enterprises17Matt Kenseth
FordReiser Enterprises17Wally Dallenbach Jr.
FordReiser Enterprises17Jeff Burton
FordRoush Racing9Jeff Burton
FordRoush Racing9Greg Biffle
FordRoush Racing60Stanton Barrett
FordSchuler Racing67Josh Richeson
FordSchuler Racing67Brad Mueller
FordSchuler Racing67Jason Schuler
PontiacGreat Lakes Motorsports61Toby Porter
PontiacGreat Lakes Motorsports61Steve Grissom
Chevrolet
Dodge
Curb Agajanian Motorsports43Johnny Sauter
Chevrolet
Dodge
Curb Agajanian Motorsports43Kevin Grubb
Chevrolet
Dodge
Curb Agajanian Motorsports43Shelby Howard
Chevrolet
Dodge
Curb Agajanian Motorsports43Justin Hobgood
Chevrolet
Dodge
Gary Baker Racing28Brad Baker
Chevrolet
Ford
SCORE Motorsports02Hermie Sadler
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Day Enterprise Racing61Justin Ashburn
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Ortec Racing96Brad Baker
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Ortec Racing96Gus Wasson
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Ortec Racing96Kenny Hendrick
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Ortec Racing96Tim Edwards
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Ortec Racing96Josh Richeson
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Ortec Racing96Brent Moore
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Ortec Racing96Mark Green
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Ortec Racing96Brad Loney
Chevrolet
Pontiac
S.W.A.T. Racing62Larry Hollenbeck
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Tennessee Mountain Boys Racing53Joe Buford
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Tennessee Mountain Boys Racing53Brad Teague
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Tennessee Mountain Boys Racing53Gene Albert
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Tennessee Mountain Boys Racing53Butch Jarvis

Races

Koolerz 300

The Koolerz 300 was held on February 15 at Daytona International Speedway. Jeff Green won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 8–Dale Earnhardt Jr.
  2. 17–Matt Kenseth
  3. 21–Kevin Harvick
  4. 4–Mike Wallace
  5. 1–Jamie McMurray
  6. 92–Todd Bodine
  7. 25–Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  8. 38–Kasey Kahne
  9. 43–Johnny Sauter
  10. 27–Chase Montgomery
Failed to qualify: Mark Day, Jay Sauter, C. W. Smith, Joe Buford, Brad Teague, Larry Hollenbeck, Ron Barfield

Rockingham 200

The Rockingham 200 was scheduled for February 22, but rain pushed it back to February 24 at North Carolina Speedway. David Green won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 1–Jamie McMurray
  2. 37–David Green
  3. 92–Todd Bodine
  4. 7–Randy LaJoie
  5. 57–Jason Keller
  6. 20–Mike Bliss
  7. 26–Kevin Grubb
  8. 5–Brian Vickers
  9. 43–Johnny Sauter
  10. 21–Kevin Harvick
Failed to qualify: Justin Ashburn, Michael Dokken, Jeff Fultz

Sam's Town 300

The Sam's Town 300 was held on March 1 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Stanton Barrett won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 87–Joe Nemechek
  2. 21–Kevin Harvick
  3. 20–Mike Bliss
  4. 8–Steve Park
  5. 57–Jason Keller
  6. 37–David Green
  7. 99–Michael Waltrip
  8. 60–Stanton Barrett
  9. 2–Ron Hornaday Jr.
  10. 23–Scott Wimmer
Failed to qualify: Steadman Marlin, Wayne Jacks, Troy Cline, Mike McLaughlin, Morgan Shepherd, Scott Lynch

darlingtonraceway.com 200

The darlingtonraceway.com 200 was held on March 17 at Darlington Raceway. Stanton Barrett won the pole as the field was set by 2002 Busch Series owner points. The end of the race was wild as Jamie McMurray slipped past Todd Bodine for the top spot on the last turn of the last lap, the two banged fenders and McMurray was spun as Bodine took the checkers. The day before, the closest finish in NASCAR Winston Cup Series history happened.
Top ten results
  1. 92–Todd Bodine
  2. 1–Jamie McMurray
  3. 10–Scott Riggs
  4. 59–Stacy Compton
  5. 21–Johnny Sauter
  6. 27–Hank Parker Jr.
  7. 5–Brian Vickers
  8. 38–Kasey Kahne
  9. 2–Ron Hornaday Jr.
  10. 57–Jason Keller
Failed to qualify: none
The Channellock 250 was held on March 22 at Bristol Motor Speedway. David Green won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 21–Kevin Harvick
  2. 33–Tony Raines
  3. 57–Jason Keller
  4. 37–David Green
  5. 20–Mike Bliss
  6. 25–Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  7. 48–Shane Hmiel
  8. 7–Randy LaJoie
  9. 92–Todd Bodine
  10. 43–Johnny Sauter
Failed to qualify: none

O'Reilly 300

The O'Reilly 300 was held on March 29 at Texas Motor Speedway. Jason Keller won the pole. Chad Blount received a 25–point penalty for illegal modifications to his car's rear hubs found after the race.
Top ten results
  1. 87–Joe Nemechek
  2. 10–Scott Riggs
  3. 48–Shane Hmiel
  4. 19–Chad Blount
  5. 82–Jimmy Spencer
  6. 17–Matt Kenseth
  7. 23–Scott Wimmer
  8. 38–Kasey Kahne
  9. 10–Coy Gibbs
Failed to qualify: Troy Cline, Robby Benton

Aaron's 312 (Talladega)

The Aaron's 312 was held on April 5 at Talladega Superspeedway. Joe Nemechek won the pole. This race was Lyndon Amick's last career start
Top ten results
  1. 8–Dale Earnhardt Jr.
  2. 87–Joe Nemechek
  3. 48–Shane Hmiel
  4. 2–Ron Hornaday Jr.
  5. 20–Mike Bliss
  6. 1–Jamie McMurray
  7. 99–Michael Waltrip
  8. 4–Mike Wallace
  9. 18–Coy Gibbs
  10. 22–Tina Gordon
Failed to qualify: Bobby Gerhart, Kevin Ray, Gus Wasson

Pepsi 300

The Pepsi 300 was held on April 12 at Nashville Superspeedway. Randy LaJoie won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 37–David Green
  2. 21–Johnny Sauter
  3. 46–Ashton Lewis
  4. 20–Mike Bliss
  5. 87–David Reutimann
  6. 60–Stanton Barrett
  7. 1–David Stremme
  8. 19–Chad Blount
  9. 5–Brian Vickers
  10. 25–Bobby Hamilton Jr.
Failed to qualify: John Hayden, Jeff Streeter, Joe Buford, Dion Ciccarelli, Norm Benning, Gus Wasson

1–800–Pitshop.com 300

The 1–800–Pitshop.com 300 was held on April 26 at California Speedway. Kevin Harvick won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 17–Matt Kenseth
  2. 99–Michael Waltrip
  3. 21–Kevin Harvick
  4. 38–Kasey Kahne
  5. 92–Todd Bodine
  6. 1–Jamie McMurray
  7. 57–Jason Keller
  8. 48–Shane Hmiel
  9. 37–David Green
Failed to qualify: Jason Hedlesky, Brad Teague, Greg Pursley

Hardee's 250

The Hardee's 250 was held on May 2 at Richmond International Raceway. Michael Waltrip won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 21–Kevin Harvick
  2. 10–Scott Riggs
  3. 33–Tony Raines
  4. 99–Michael Waltrip
  5. 23–Scott Wimmer
  6. 43–Johnny Sauter
  7. 59–Stacy Compton
  8. 48–Shane Hmiel
  9. 37–David Green
  10. 25–Bobby Hamilton Jr.
Failed to qualify: Brad Baker, Kenny Hendrick, Justin Ashburn, Randy MacDonald, Dion Ciccarelli, Jason Rudd

Charter Pipeline 250

The Charter Pipeline 250 was held on May 10 at Gateway International Raceway. Ashton Lewis won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 10–Scott Riggs
  2. 37–David Green
  3. 57–Jason Keller
  4. 5–Brian Vickers
  5. 25–Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  6. 59–Stacy Compton
  7. 21–Johnny Sauter
  8. 23–Scott Wimmer
  9. 60–Stanton Barrett
  10. 99–Kenny Wallace
Failed to qualify: none

Goulds Pumps/ITT Industries 200

The Goulds Pumps/ITT Industries 200 was held on May 18 at Nazareth Speedway. Randy LaJoie won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 2–Ron Hornaday Jr.
  2. 5–Brian Vickers
  3. 20–Mike Bliss
  4. 37–David Green
  5. 92–Todd Bodine
  6. 1–David Stremme
  7. 7–Randy LaJoie
  8. 59–Stacy Compton
  9. 25–Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  10. 21–Johnny Sauter
Failed to qualify: Brian Conz

Carquest Auto Parts 300

The Carquest Auto Parts 300 was held on May 24 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Kevin Harvick won the pole. Kyle Busch made his first Busch series start, and surprised many by finishing 2nd to race winner Matt Kenseth.
Top ten results
  1. 17–Matt Kenseth
  2. 87–Kyle Busch
  3. 10–Scott Riggs
  4. 92–Todd Bodine
  5. 20–Mike Bliss
  6. 38–Kasey Kahne
  7. 8–Hank Parker Jr.
  8. 46–Ashton Lewis
  9. 21–Kevin Harvick
  10. 99–Michael Waltrip
Failed to qualify: Casey Atwood, Morgan Shepherd, Lance Norick, Brad Baker, Jason Schuler, Kenny Hendrick

MBNA Armed Forces Family 200

The MBNA Armed Forces Family 200 was held on May 31 at Dover International Speedway. Joe Nemechek won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 87–Joe Nemechek
  2. 10–Scott Riggs
  3. 37–David Green
  4. 17–Matt Kenseth
  5. 5–Brian Vickers
  6. 25–Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  7. 92–Todd Bodine
  8. 38–Kasey Kahne
  9. 20–Mike Bliss
  10. 2–Ron Hornaday Jr.
Failed to qualify: Gus Wasson, Brian Weber

Trace Adkins Chrome 300

The Trace Adkins Chrome 300 was held on June 7 at Nashville Superspeedway. Johnny Sauter won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 10–Scott Riggs
  2. 37–David Green
  3. 1–David Stremme
  4. 7–Randy LaJoie
  5. 25–Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  6. 46–Ashton Lewis
  7. 60–Stanton Barrett
  8. 23–Scott Wimmer
  9. 75–Jay Sauter
  10. 5–Brian Vickers
Failed to qualify: Brian Weber
This was Scott Riggs’ final Busch Series win.

Meijer 300 Presented by Oreo Happy

The Meijer 300 Presented by Oreo Happy was held on June 14 at Kentucky Speedway. Stacy Compton won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 25–Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  2. 57–Jason Keller
  3. 2–Ron Hornaday Jr.
  4. 59–Stacy Compton
  5. 5–Brian Vickers
  6. 46–Ashton Lewis
  7. 27–David Green
  8. 14–Casey Atwood
  9. 1–David Stremme
Failed to qualify: Jason Rudd, Rick Markle, Jamie Mosley, Justin Ashburn, Stan Boyd, Mike Potter, John Hayden

GNC Live Well 250

The GNC Live Well 250 was held on June 29 at The Milwaukee Mile. Johnny Sauter won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 57–Jason Keller
  2. 5–Brian Vickers
  3. 1–David Stremme
  4. 2–Ron Hornaday Jr.
  5. 87–David Reutimann
  6. 37–David Green
  7. 10–Scott Riggs
  8. 92–Todd Bodine
  9. 59–Stacy Compton
  10. 25–Bobby Hamilton Jr.
Failed to qualify: none

Winn-Dixie 250

The Winn-Dixie 250 was held on July 4 at Daytona International Speedway. Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the pole, and would lead all 100 laps to win this third superspeedway race of the season.
Top ten results
  1. 8–Dale Earnhardt Jr.
  2. 99–Michael Waltrip
  3. 1–Jamie McMurray
  4. 2–Ron Hornaday Jr.
  5. 21–Johnny Sauter
  6. 10–Scott Riggs
  7. 5–Brian Vickers
  8. 92–Todd Bodine
  9. 34–Mike McLaughlin
  10. 48–Shane Hmiel
Failed to qualify: Jason Schuler, Joe Aramendia, Dan Pardus, Jimmy Kitchens, Jason Hedlesky
The Tropicana Twister 300 was held on July 12 at Chicagoland Speedway. Casey Mears won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 25–Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  2. 17–Matt Kenseth
  3. 5–Brian Vickers
  4. 19–Casey Mears
  5. 99–Michael Waltrip
  6. 57–Jason Keller
  7. 10–Scott Riggs
  8. 33–Tony Raines
  9. 1–Jamie McMurray
  10. 20–Mike Bliss
Failed to qualify: none

New England 200

The New England 200 was held on July 19 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Kevin Harvick won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 37–David Green
  2. 21–Kevin Harvick
  3. 17–Matt Kenseth
  4. 5–Brian Vickers
  5. 23–Scott Wimmer
  6. 25–Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  7. 57–Jason Keller
  8. 2–Ron Hornaday Jr.
  9. 38–Kasey Kahne
  10. 59–Stacy Compton
Failed to qualify: none

TrimSpa Dream Body 250

The TrimSpa Dream Body 250 was held on July 26 at Pikes Peak International Raceway. Bobby Hamilton Jr. won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 23–Scott Wimmer
  2. 57–Jason Keller
  3. 10–Scott Riggs
  4. 21–Johnny Sauter
  5. 27–Joey Clanton
  6. 59–Stacy Compton
  7. 2–Ron Hornaday Jr.
  8. 26–Kevin Grubb
  9. 46–Ashton Lewis
  10. 38–Kasey Kahne
Failed to qualify: Drew White

Kroger 200

The Kroger 200 was held on August 2 at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Shane Hmiel won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 5–Brian Vickers
  2. 57–Jason Keller
  3. 59–Stacy Compton
  4. 48–Shane Hmiel
  5. 10–Scott Riggs
  6. 37–David Green
  7. 7–Mike Skinner
  8. 2–Ron Hornaday Jr.
  9. 55–Paul Menard
  10. 20–Mike Bliss
Failed to qualify: Norm Benning, Brett Oakley, Bill Hoff

Cabela's 250

The Cabela's 250 was held on August 16 at Michigan International Speedway. Kasey Kahne won the pole. The race was shortened to 110 laps due to rain.
Top ten results
  1. 21–Kevin Harvick
  2. 38–Kasey Kahne
  3. 25–Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  4. 37–David Green
  5. 10–Scott Riggs
  6. 87–David Reutimann
  7. 19–Casey Mears
  8. 99–Michael Waltrip
  9. 48–Shane Hmiel
  10. 31–Dave Blaney
Failed to qualify: Rick Markle, Justin Ashburn, Larry Hollenbeck, Mike Potter

Food City 250

The Food City 250 was held on August 22 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Jason Keller won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 99–Michael Waltrip
  2. 2–Ron Hornaday Jr.
  3. 6–Ted Musgrave
  4. 48–Shane Hmiel
  5. 21–Kevin Harvick
  6. 81–Martin Truex Jr.
  7. 5–Brian Vickers
  8. 33–Tony Raines
  9. 10–Scott Riggs
  10. 46–Ashton Lewis
Failed to qualify: Caleb Holman, Justin Ashburn, John Hayden, Jason White, Dion Ciccarelli, Butch Jarvis, Brett Oakley, Norm Benning, Daniel Johnson

Winn-Dixie 200 Presented by PepsiCo

The Winn-Dixie 200 Presented by PepsiCo was held on August 30 at Darlington Raceway. Kevin Harvick won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 5–Brian Vickers
  2. 87–Kyle Busch
  3. 99–Michael Waltrip
  4. 25–Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  5. 21–Kevin Harvick
  6. 38–Kasey Kahne
  7. 57–Jason Keller
  8. 59–Stacy Compton
  9. 19–Casey Mears
  10. 14–Casey Atwood
Failed to qualify: none

Funai 250

The Funai 250 was held on September 5 at Richmond International Raceway. Kevin Harvick won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 43–Johnny Sauter
  2. 21–Kevin Harvick
  3. 25–Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  4. 5–Brian Vickers
  5. 37–David Green
  6. 17–Matt Kenseth
  7. 2–Ron Hornaday Jr.
  8. 33–Tony Raines
  9. 31–Dave Blaney
  10. 48–Shane Hmiel
Failed to qualify: Dion Ciccarelli, Jimmy Kitchens, Paul Menard, Kenny Hendrick, Franklin Butler, Morgan Shepherd, Hermie Sadler, Jimmy Henderson

Stacker 200 Presented by YJ Stinger

The Stacker 200 Presented by YJ Stinger was held on September 20 at Dover International Speedway. Kevin Harvick won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 5–Brian Vickers
  2. 25–Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  3. 10–Scott Riggs
  4. 38–Kasey Kahne
  5. 20–Mike Bliss
  6. 2–Ron Hornaday Jr.
  7. 46–Ashton Lewis
  8. 57–Jason Keller
  9. 21–Kevin Harvick
  10. 4–Mike Wallace
Failed to qualify: Kenny Hendrick, Jeff Streeter, Martin Truex Jr., Jason Rudd, Morgan Shepherd, Jimmy Henderson, Jimmy Kitchens

Mr. Goodcents 300

The Mr. Goodcents 300 was held on October 4 at Kansas Speedway. Michael Waltrip won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 37–David Green
  2. 21–Kevin Harvick
  3. 7–Greg Biffle
  4. 57–Jason Keller
  5. 8–Hank Parker Jr.
  6. 46–Ashton Lewis
  7. 23–Scott Wimmer
  8. 59–Stacy Compton
  9. 87–Joe Nemechek
  10. 1–Jamie McMurray
Failed to qualify: Morgan Shepherd, Ron Young, Jeff Streeter, John Hayden, Stanton Barrett, Justin Ashburn, Jamie Mosley

Little Trees 300

The Little Trees 300 was held on October 11 after rain postponed it from October 10th at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Kevin Harvick won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 7–Greg Biffle
  2. 99–Michael Waltrip
  3. 20–Mike Bliss
  4. 5–Brian Vickers
  5. 1–Jamie McMurray
  6. 37–David Green
  7. 25–Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  8. 38–Kasey Kahne
  9. 21–Kevin Harvick
  10. 57–Jason Keller
Failed to qualify: Jeff Streeter, Shane Hall, Wayne Anderson, Justin Ashburn, Mike Harmon, Jamie Mosley, Brad Teague, Gus Wasson

Sam's Town 250

The Sam's Town 250 was held on October 18 at Memphis Motorsports Park. David Reutimann won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 25–Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  2. 57–Jason Keller
  3. 21–Johnny Sauter
  4. 2–Ron Hornaday Jr.
  5. 5–Brian Vickers
  6. 23–Scott Wimmer
  7. 14–Casey Atwood
  8. 20–Mike Bliss
  9. 1–David Stremme
  10. 46–Ashton Lewis
Failed to qualify: John Hayden, Justin Ashburn, Brent Moore, Jason Hedlesky, Butch Jarvis, Dana White, Dude Teate

Aaron's 312 (Atlanta)

The Aaron's 312 was held on October 25 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Greg Biffle won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 7–Greg Biffle
  2. 17–Matt Kenseth
  3. 25–Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  4. 99–Michael Waltrip
  5. 8–Hank Parker Jr.
  6. 10–Scott Riggs
  7. 38–Kasey Kahne
  8. 37–David Green
  9. 21–Kevin Harvick
  10. 31–Dave Blaney
Failed to qualify: John Hayden, Jimmy Henderson, Justin Ashburn, Dwayne Leik, Wayne Anderson, Jeff Fuller

Bashas' Supermarkets 200

The Bashas' Supermarkets 200 was held on November 1 at Phoenix International Raceway. Kevin Harvick won the pole. The race was shortened to 181 laps due to rain.
Top ten results
  1. 25–Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  2. 21–Kevin Harvick
  3. 5–Brian Vickers
  4. 87–Joe Nemechek
  5. 10–Scott Riggs
  6. 23–Scott Wimmer
  7. 14–Casey Atwood
  8. 43–Johnny Sauter
  9. 7–Greg Biffle
Failed to qualify: Stan Boyd, Blake Mallory, Josh Richeson, Jeff Fuller, Randy MacDonald, John Hayden, Alfredo Tarne Jr., Jeff Streeter, Clint Vahsholtz
The Target House 200 was held on November 8 at North Carolina Speedway. Brian Vickers won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 1–Jamie McMurray
  2. 8–Martin Truex Jr.
  3. 25–Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  4. 79–Jeremy Mayfield
  5. 30–David Stremme
  6. 5–Brian Vickers
  7. 87–Kyle Busch
  8. 23–Scott Wimmer
  9. 43–-Johnny Sauter
  10. 37–David Green
Failed to qualify: Josh Richeson, Morgan Shepherd, Rich Bickle, Brad Teague, Jason Schuler, Justin Ashburn, Caleb Holman, Dion Ciccarelli, Norm Benning, Jerry Reary, Justin Hobgood

Ford 300

The Ford 300 was held on November 15 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Greg Biffle won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 38–Kasey Kahne
  2. 8–Martin Truex Jr.
  3. 25–Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  4. 00–Jason Leffler
  5. 46–Ashton Lewis
  6. 21–Kevin Harvick
  7. 20–Mike Bliss
  8. 19–Casey Mears
  9. 37–David Green
  10. 99–Michael Waltrip
Failed to qualify: Morgan Shepherd, Jason Schuler, Clint Vahsholtz, Justin Ashburn, Mike Harmon, Stan Boyd, Joe Aramendia, Brad Baker

Final points standings

  1. Brian Vickers – 4637
  2. David Green – 4623
  3. Ron Hornaday Jr. – 4591
  4. Bobby Hamilton Jr. – 4588
  5. Jason Keller – 4528
  6. Scott Riggs – 4462
  7. Kasey Kahne – 4104
  8. Johnny Sauter – 4098
  9. Scott Wimmer – 4059
  10. Mike Bliss – 3932
  11. Stacy Compton – 3893
  12. Ashton Lewis – 3801
  13. Mike Wallace – 3489
  14. Coy Gibbs – 3213
  15. Shane Hmiel – 3160
  16. Kevin Harvick – 3077
  17. Todd Bodine – 2763
  18. Michael Waltrip – 2637
  19. Kevin Grubb – 2498
  20. Jamie McMurray – 2478
  21. Larry Gunselman – 2371
  22. David Stremme – 2354
  23. Mike Harmon – 2207
  24. Matt Kenseth – 1925
  25. Stanton Barrett – 1877
  26. Randy LaJoie – 1863
  27. Kerry Earnhardt – 1767
  28. Jason Schuler – 1765
  29. Jason White – 1754
  30. Joey Clanton – 1716
  31. Joe Nemechek – 1704
  32. Brad Teague – 1647
  33. Chad Blount – 1581
  34. Casey Mears – 1525
  35. Greg Biffle – 1502
  36. Tim Fedewa – 1491
  37. Casey Atwood – 1422
  38. Regan Smith – 1313
  39. Tony Raines – 1230
  40. Martin Truex Jr. – 1228
  41. Chase Montgomery – 1219
  42. Ron Young – 1201
  43. Dave Blaney – 1133
  44. Hermie Sadler – 1066
  45. Tammy Jo Kirk – 1062
  46. Tim Sauter – 1028
  47. Damon Lusk – 950
  48. Kyle Busch – 827
  49. Jay Sauter – 818
  50. David Reutimann – 805

    Rookie of the Year

Despite not completing a full schedule and running for two different teams, David Stremme was named the 2003 Busch Series Rookie of the Year, posting three top-five finishes. Runner-up Coy Gibbs ran the full schedule and finished 14th in points, but did not accumulate enough rookie points to overtake Stremme. He would retire from racing at the end of the year. Third-place finisher Joey Clanton shared the #27 Brewco Motorsports ride with fellow rookie Chase Montgomery, while Chad Blount finished fourth running part-time with Braun and Carroll Racing. Regan Smith, Damon Lusk, and Chris Bingham were released from their rides during the season.