2005 Moscow power blackouts, Occurrence
The accident, which some accounts state affected more than 2 million people, started in powerstation no. 510 Chagino, situated in the south-east of Moscow in the Kapotnya district. Here, the high voltage (500 kV) current, going into the capital along the main power lines, is lowered via transformers for city usage to 220 kV and 110 kV.


2005 Moscow power blackouts, Occurrence
The Chagino substation, built in 1964, is equipped with six high-to-low transformers. Another six substations situated around the MKAD carry out the same functions, and form the Moscow energy ring, which supply Moscow and neighbouring provinces with electricity.


2005 Moscow power blackouts, Theories of cause
The immediate cause of the incident, some state, was a mixture of several factors, among which feature: equipment wear-and-tear, absence of back-up powers, the fact that Moscow had endured temperatures above 30 °C for a number of days. Moreover, Moscow is a very complex region and has the most complex electrical schemata, or "copper board", as it is known by those in the business. It is the only region in which there has been no automatic shut-off system installed since the fall of the Soviet Union. This increased vulnerability of Moscow's electrical network played an important role in what happened.


2005 Motor City Bowl
The 2005 Motor City Bowl, part of the 2005–06 NCAA football bowl games season, occurred on December 27, 2005 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The Memphis Tigers beat the Akron Zips 38–31.


2005 Motor City Bowl
This game is most noteworthy for being the first FBS bowl game the University of Akron Zips football team has played in, and for being the final college game for All-American and All-Pro running back DeAngelo Williams. Williams was named the Game MVP.


2005 Mountain West Conference Baseball Tournament
The 2005 Mountain West Conference Baseball Tournament took place from May 23–27. All six of the league's teams met in the double-elimination tournament held at University of Utah's Franklin Covey Field. Top seeded UNLV won their third straight and third overall Mountain West Conference Baseball Championship with a championship game score of 7–4 and earned the conference's automatic bid to the 2005 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament.


2005 Mountain West Conference Baseball Tournament, Seeding
The teams were seeded based on regular season conference winning percentage only.


2005 Mountain West Conference Baseball Tournament, All-Tournament Team, Most Valuable Player
Matt Wagner, a pitcher for the champion UNLV Rebels, was named the tournament Most Valuable Player.


2005 Mountain West Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
The 2005 Mountain West Conference men's basketball tournament was played at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado from March 9–12, 2005. Second-seeded New Mexico upset regular season league champion Utah 60–56 in the championship game to win the Mountain West Conference Tournament and the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. It was the first time in the history of the tournament that the league's top two seeds advanced to the title tilt.


2005 Mountain West Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
This marked the final conference tournament played under the league's original 8-team format. TCU joined the Mountain West in the 2005–06 athletic year. From that point on, the tournament adopted a first round play-in game, pitting the 8th and 9th place teams against each other for the right to play the regular season MWC champion in the tournament quarterfinals.


2005 Mountain West Conference football season
The 2005 Mountain West Conference football season was the 7th since eight former members of the Western Athletic Conference banded together to form the MW. Texas Christian University was added as the conference's 9th member in 2005, and won the conference championship in their first season since moving over from Conference USA.


2005 Movistar Open
The 2005 Movistar Open was an ATP men's tennis tournament held on outdoor clay courts in Viña del Mar, Chile that was part of the International Series of the 2005 ATP Tour. It was the 12th edition of the tournament and was held from 31 January to 6 February 2005. First-seeded Gastón Gaudio won the singles title.


2005 Movistar Open, Finals, Doubles
David Ferrer /  Santiago Ventura defeated  Gastón Etlis /  Martín Rodríguez 6–3, 6–4


2005 Movistar Open – Doubles
Juan Ignacio Chela and Gastón Gaudio were the defending champions, but did not participate this year.


2005 Movistar Open – Doubles
David Ferrer and Santiago Ventura won the title, defeating Gastón Etlis and Martín Rodríguez 6–3, 6–4 in the final.


2005 Movistar Open – Singles
Gastón Gaudio won the title, defeating González 6–3, 6–4 in the final.


2005 Moyle District Council election
Elections to Moyle District Council were held on 5 May 2005 on the same day as the other Northern Irish local government elections. The election used three district electoral areas to elect a total of 15 councillors.


2005 Moyle District Council election, Districts results, Ballycastle
2001: 2 x SDLP, 1 x UUP, 1 x DUP, 1 x Independent2005: 2 x Sinn Féin, 1 x SDLP, 1 x UUP, 1 x Independent2001-2005 Change: Sinn Féin (two seats) gain from SDLP and DUP


2005 Moyle District Council election, Districts results, Giant's Causeway
2001: 2 x DUP, 2 x UUP, 1 x Independent2005: 2 x DUP, 2 x UUP, 1 x Independent2001-2005 Change: No change


2005 Moyle District Council election, Districts results, The Glens
2001: 2 x SDLP, 2 x Independent, 1 x Sinn Féin2005: 2 x Sinn Féin, 2 x SDLP, 1 x Independent2001-2005 Change: Independent joins Sinn Féin


2005 Mr. Olympia
The 2005 Mr. Olympia contest was an IFBB professional bodybuilding competition and the feature event of Joe Weider's 2005 Olympia Weekend held October 15–16, 2005 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.


2005 Mr. Olympia, Results
The total prize amount given during the exhibition was $711,000, an increase of 32% from  2004. The total prize money for the men's Mr. Olympia was $550,000.


2005 Ms. Olympia
The 2005 Ms. Olympia contest is an IFBB professional bodybuilding competition and part of Joe Weider's Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend 2005 was held on October 21, 2005, at the South Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Winchester, Nevada and in the Orleans Arena at The Orleans Hotel and Casino in Paradise, Nevada. It was the 26th Ms. Olympia competition held. Other events at the exhibition include the Mr. Olympia, Fitness Olympia, Figure Olympia, and Olympia Wildcard contests.


2005 Ms. Olympia, Notable Events, 2005 Ms. Olympia changes
The IFBB introduced the so-called '20 percent rule', requesting "that female athletes in Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure decrease the amount of muscularity by a factor of 20%". The memo stated that the request "applies to those female athletes whose physiques require the decrease". Another change added to the 2005 Ms. Olympia, was the abandonment of the weight class system adopted in 2000. In 2005 Ms. Olympia, Iris Kyle was dethroned by Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia.


2005 MuchMusic Video Awards
The 2005 MuchMusic Video Awards were held on June 19, 2005 and featured performances by k-os, Alexisonfire, Billy Talent, Arcade Fire, Ciara and others. The most nominated artist was Billy Talent with 9 nominations.


2005 Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final
The 2005 Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final (sponsored by Guinness) was a hurling match played on Sunday 26 June 2005 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork, County Cork,. It was contested by Cork and Tipperary. Cork captained by Seán Óg Ó hAilpín claimed the title beating Tipperary on a scoreline of 1-21 to 1-16. The match was shown live in Ireland as part of the Sunday Game live on RTÉ Two.


2005 Musayyib bombing
The 2005 Musayyib bombing was a suicide attack on a marketplace in Musayyib, Iraq, a town 35 miles south of Baghdad on July 16, 2005.


2005 Musayyib bombing
The attacker had detonated his explosive belt in a crowded marketplace, where hundreds of people had come to shop and mingle after the day's stifling heat subsided. The attack happened as a tanker containing cooking gas was passing, triggering an inferno that destroyed dozens of buildings, including a nearby Shia mosque where worshipers were emerging from evening prayers.


2005 Music City Bowl
The 2005 Music City Bowl was a college football bowl game played between the Virginia Cavaliers of the ACC and the Minnesota Golden Gophers of the Big Ten. Virginia was invited from the ACC, as the SEC did not have enough bowl-eligible teams to fill all the bowl slots designated for the conference. Sponsored by Gaylord Hotels and Bridgestone, it was officially named the Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl presented by Bridgestone.


2005 Music City Bowl, Game overview
Minnesota opened the scoring with a 7-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Bryan Cupito to wide receiver Justin Valentine. Bryan Cupito found tight end Ernie Wheelright for a 44-yard touchdown pass  and a 14–0 Minnesota lead. Marques Hagans threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Deyon Williams to get UVA within 7, 14–7. That accounted for the first quarter scoring. In the second quarter, Cupito found wide receiver Jared Ellerson for a 57-yard touchdown pass and a 21–7 Minnesota lead. With no time left in the half, Virginia kicker Connor Hughes kicked a 32-yard field goal to get UVA to 21–10.


2005 Music City Bowl, Game overview
Opening the third quarter, Wali Lundy scored on a 7-yard touchdown run to make the score 21–17. Minnesota's Joel Monroe kicked a 39-yard field goal to give Minnesota a 24–17 advantage. With 4 minutes left in the third quarter, Marques Hagans found Fontel Mines for a 2-yard touchdown pass to tie the game at 24. In the fourth quarter, Bryan Cupito threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Jared Ellerson to give the Gophers a 31–24 lead. Wali Lundy tied it a 31, with a 2-yard touchdown run. With 1:08 left in the game, Connor Hughes kicked the game-winning 39 yard field goal to make the final score 34–31.


2005 Mutua Madrileña Masters Madrid
The 2005 Madrid Masters (also known as the Mutua Madrileña Masters Madrid for sponsorship reasons) was a tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. It was the 4th edition of the Madrid Masters, and was part of the ATP Masters Series of the 2005 ATP Tour. It took place at the Madrid Arena in Madrid, Spain, from 17 October through 24 October 2005. First-seeded Rafael Nadal won the singles title.


2005 Mutua Madrileña Masters Madrid
The singles field was led by World No. 2 Rafael Nadal. Other top seeds were Andy Roddick and Nikolay Davydenko.


2005 Mutua Madrileña Masters Madrid, Finals, Singles
Rafael Nadal defeated  Ivan Ljubičić 3–6, 2–6, 6–4, 6–3, 7–6(7–3)


2005 Mutua Madrileña Masters Madrid, Finals, Doubles
Mark Knowles /  Daniel Nestor defeated  Leander Paes /  Nenad Zimonjić 3–6, 6–3, 6–2


2005 Mutua Madrileña Masters Madrid – Doubles
Mark Knowles and Daniel Nestor were the defending champions and successfully defended their title, defeating Leander Paes and Nenad Zimonjić 3–6, 6–3, 6–2 in the final. It was the 39th doubles title for Knowles and the 41st doubles title for Nestor, in their respective careers. It was also the 4th and final title of the year for the pair.


2005 Mutua Madrileña Masters Madrid – Singles
Rafael Nadal defeated Ivan Ljubičić in the final, 3–6, 2–6, 6–3, 6–4, 7–6(7–3) to win the Singles title at the 2005 Madrid Open. As of 2021, this remains his sole indoor hard court title.


2005 Mutua Madrileña Masters Madrid – Singles
Marat Safin was the defending champion, but chose not to compete.


2005 Mutua Madrileña Masters Madrid – Singles, Seeds
A champion seed is indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which that seed was eliminated. All sixteen seeds received a bye into the second round.


2005 Myanmar Premier League
The 2005 Myanmar Premier League season had 16 teams in competition. Finance and Revenue FC won the championship.


2005 NACAC Combined Events Championships
The 2005 NACAC Combined Events Championships were held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, at the Estadio Sixto Escobar on May 28–29, 2005. A detailed report on the event and an appraisal of the results was given.


2005 NACAC Combined Events Championships, Participation
An unofficial count yields the participation of 28 athletes from 9 countries. Obviously, the event was also open for athletes from CACAC member nations that are non-NACAC members (Colombia and Venezuela).


2005 NACAC Cross Country Championships
The 2005 NACAC Cross Country Championships took place on March 6, 2005. The races were held at the United States Triathlon National Training Center in Clermont, Florida, United States. A detailed report of the event was given.


2005 NACAC Cross Country Championships, Participation
According to an unofficial count, 80 athletes from 13 countries participated.


2005 NACRA Rugby Championship
The 2005 NACRA Rugby Championship was a rugby union championship for Tier 3 North American and Caribbean teams, and take place between may and October 2005


2005 NACRA Rugby Championship
The tournament was also valid as first round of Americas qualification for 2007 Rugby World Cup


2005 NACRA Rugby Championship
The championship was split between North and South, with the winner of each division playing in a final game.


2005 NACRA Rugby Championship
The tournament was won by Barbados that beat in the finals Bahamas


2005 NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament
The 2005 Buffalo Funds - NAIA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament was held from March 16 to 22 at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. The sixty-eighth annual NAIA basketball tournament featured 32 teams playing in a single-elimination format. The 2005 National Champions were the unranked John Brown University who defeated the 9th ranked Azusa Pacific University by a score of 65 to 55. The other NAIA National semifinalists were Carroll College (MT) and Robert Morris College (IL).


2005 NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament
2005 tournament would bring four new teams to the NAIA National Semifinals. The first tournament since 2001 tournament to do so. (It would be the 7th time in tournament history this has happened; previous years were the inaugural year 1937, 1945, 1947, 1965, 1969, 2001).


2005 NAIA Football National Championship, Tournament bracket
The 2005 NAIA Football Championship Series concluded on December 17, 2005 with the championship game played at Jim Carroll Stadium in Savannah, Tennessee. In a battle between two unbeaten teams, the game was won by the Carroll Fighting Saints over the Saint Francis Cougars by a score of 27–10.


2005 NAIA football rankings
One human poll made up the 2005 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) football rankings, sometimes called the NAIA Coaches' Poll or the football ratings. Once the regular season was complete, the NAIA sponsored a playoff to determine the year's national champion. A final poll was then taken after completion of the 2005 NAIA Football National Championship.


2005 NAIA football rankings, Leading vote-getters
Since the inception of the Coaches' Poll in 1999, the #1 ranking in the various weekly polls has been held by only a select group of teams. Through the postseason poll of the 2005 season, the teams and the number of times they have held the #1 weekly ranking are shown below. The number of times a team has been ranked #1 in the postseason poll (the national champion) is shown in parentheses.


2005 NAIA football rankings, Leading vote-getters
In 1999, the results of a postseason poll, if one was conducted, are not known. Therefore, an additional poll has been presumed, and the #1 postseason ranking has been credited to the postseason tournament champion, the Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series
The 2005 NASCAR Busch Series began with the Hershey's Take 5 300 at Daytona International Speedway and concluded with the Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Martin Truex Jr. of Chance 2 Motorsports was crowned champion for the second consecutive year.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Hershey's Take 5 300
The Hershey's Take 5 300 was held on February 19 at Daytona International Speedway. Joe Nemechek was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Hershey's Take 5 300
Failed to qualify: Skip Smith (#67), Brent Sherman (#58), Larry Hollenbeck (#62), Tim Sauter (#56), Mark Green (#26), Kevin Conway (#03), Justin Ashburn (#16), Keith Murt (#79), Matt Kenseth (#17), Jeff Kendall (#70), Shane Hall (#52), Kim Crosby (#24)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Hershey's Take 5 300
With his victory in the race, Tony Stewart became the ninth driver in NASCAR history to win a race in all three of its top series, needing only a Busch Series victory to complete this milestone. He would also be the first of seven drivers to accomplish the feat in 2005 alone and the only one to do it having needed a Busch Series victory.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Stater Brothers 300
The Stater Brothers 300 was held on February 26 at California Speedway. Tony Stewart was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Stater Brothers 300
Failed to qualify: Eric Jones (#73), Kevin Conway (#03), Shane Hall (#52), John Hayden (#16), Kim Crosby (#24)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Telcel Motorola 200
The inaugural Telcel Motorola 200 presented by Banamex was held on March 6 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodriguez. This race was the first NASCAR race held in Mexico. Mexican Jorge Goeters won the pole in his debut.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Telcel Motorola 200
Failed to qualify: Paul Wolfe (#6), Jimmy Morales (#67), Todd Souza (#97), Kim Crosby (#24), Mark Montgomery (#16), Alfredo Tame Jr. (#92), Stan Silva Jr. (#65)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Sam's Town 300
The Sam's Town 300 was held on March 12 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Carl Edwards was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Sam's Town 300
Failed to qualify: Michael Waltrip (#99), Ken Schrader (#67), Jerry Robertson (#78), Eric Jones (#73), John Hayden (#16), Jeff Fuller (#24), Shane Hall (#52), Damon Lusk (#85)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Aaron's 312 (Atlanta)
The Aaron's 312 was held on March 19 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Carl Edwards was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Aaron's 312 (Atlanta)
Failed to qualify: John Hayden (#16), Aaron Fike (#43), Stan Boyd (#52), Damon Lusk (#85), Blake Mallory (#24), Reed Sorenson (#41)*


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Pepsi 300
The Pepsi 300 was held on March 26 at Nashville Superspeedway. Reed Sorenson was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Pepsi 300
Failed to qualify: John Hayden (#16), Damon Lusk (#85), Shawna Robinson (#23), Brian Sockwell (#88), Blake Mallory (#24)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Sharpie Professional 250
The Sharpie Professional 250 was held on April 4 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Carl Edwards was the polesitter. Shane Hmiel, who finished 12th suffered a 25-point penalty after camera's caught him making an indecent gesture.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Sharpie Professional 250
Failed to qualify: Brad Teague (#52), Justin Ashburn (#16), John Hayden (#85), Tim Sauter (#56), Jay Sauter (#75), Eric McClure (#04)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, O'Reilly 300
The O'Reilly 300 was held on April 16 at Texas Motor Speedway. Shane Hmiel was the polesitter. 9th place Johnny Sauter was DQ'ed in post-race inspection for multiple infractions, including an engine with 300 horsepower (220 kW) more.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, O'Reilly 300
Failed to qualify: Aaron Fike (#43), Mark Green (#7), Kyle Busch (#57), Shawna Robinson (#23)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Bashas' Supermarkets 200
The Bashas' Supermarkets 200 was held on April 22 at Phoenix International Raceway. Kasey Kahne was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Aaron's 312 (Talladega)
The Aaron's 312 was held on April 30 at Talladega Superspeedway. Paul Menard was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Aaron's 312 (Talladega)
Because of a long rain delay, and a delay caused by cleaning debris from a crash, this race ended near darkness, but was 120 laps (of 117) because of the green-white-checker finish rule. It was the first time in Busch Series history a race had ended in prime-time network television, as the checkered flag waved at 8:20 p.m. EDT.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Aaron's 312 (Talladega)
Failed to qualify: Greg Sacks (#7), Ryan Hemphill (#4), Geoff Bodine (#72), Donnie Neuenberger (#52)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Diamond Hill Plywood 200
The Diamond Hill Plywood 200 was held on May 6 at Darlington Raceway. Jimmie Johnson was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Funai 250
The Funai 250 was held on May 13 at Richmond International Raceway. Kasey Kahne was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Funai 250
Failed to qualify: Kertus Davis (#0), Brent Sherman (#58), Eric McClure (#52), Jeff Fuller (#7), Geoff Bodine (#72)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Carquest Auto Parts 300
The Carquest Auto Parts 300 was held on May 28 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Kasey Kahne was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Carquest Auto Parts 300
Failed to qualify: Scott Riggs (#30), Jeff Fuller (#7), Todd Bodine (#43), Eric McClure (#52), Kevin Lepage (#72), Brian Sockwell (#88), Robert Pressley (#46)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, MBNA RacePoints 200
The MBNA RacePoints 200 was held on June 4 at Dover International Speedway. Carl Edwards was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Federated Auto Parts 300
The Federated Auto Parts 300 was held on June 12 at Nashville Superspeedway. Qualifying and the race were rained out when attempted on June 11, the order determined by owner points (not driver points). The drivers who were racing in the June 12 Pocono 500 Nextel Cup race had that commitment, and left after the race was rained out -- Carl Edwards and Sterling Marlin did not participate as planned because of the rescheduled race. Johnny Benson drove Marlin's car, and Hank Parker Jr. took over Edwards' car. Martin Truex Jr. started first when the green flag waved per NASCAR rules.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Federated Auto Parts 300
Failed to qualify: Justin Ashburn (#16), Eddie Beahr (#94), John Borneman III (#83), Travis Kittleson (#68), Burney Lamar (#83), Brad Teague (#53)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Meijer 300 presented by Oreo
The Meijer 300 was held on June 18 at Kentucky Speedway. Carl Edwards was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Meijer 300 presented by Oreo
Failed to qualify: Kenny Hendrick (#03), John Borneman III (#83), Damon Lusk (#85), Jerry Robertson (#78), Brad Teague (#52)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, SBC 250
The SBC 250 was held on June 25 at The Milwaukee Mile. Johnny Sauter was the polesitter. Race shortened due to rain.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Winn-Dixie 250 presented by PepsiCo
The Winn-Dixie 250 presented by PepsiCo was held on July 1 at Daytona International Speedway. Kevin Harvick was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Winn-Dixie 250 presented by PepsiCo
Failed to qualify: Mark Green (#23), Jeff Fuller (#7), Donnie Neuenberger (#52), Derrike Cope (#28)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, USG Durock 300
The USG Durock 300 was held on July 9 at Chicagoland Speedway. Ryan Newman was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, USG Durock 300
Failed to qualify: Mark Green (#23),  Tim Sauter (#56), Eric McClure (#52), Kerry Earnhardt (#73), Kim Crosby (#26), Chris Horn (#80), Jeff Fuller (#7)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, New England 200
The New England 200 was held on July 16 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Kevin Harvick was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, New England 200
Failed to qualify: Derrike Cope (#28), Eric McClure (#52), Kim Crosby (#26)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, ITT Industries & Goulds Pumps Salute to the Troops 250
The ITT Industries & Goulds Pumps Salute to the Troops 250 was held on July 23 at Pikes Peak International Raceway. Clint Bowyer was the polesitter. It was the final NASCAR race to be held at Pikes Peak International Raceway before its closing at the end of the season.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, ITT Industries & Goulds Pumps Salute to the Troops 250
Failed to qualify: Brad Teague (#24), Dale Quarterley (#72), Clint Vahsholtz (#90), Jennifer Jo Cobb (#73)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Wallace Family Tribute 250
The Wallace Family Tribute 250 presented by Shop 'n Save was held on July 30 at Gateway International Raceway. Martin Truex Jr. was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Wallace Family Tribute 250
Failed to qualify: Jimmy Spencer (#73), A. J. Fike (#43), John Hayden (#85), Kim Crosby (#26), Eric McClure (#52)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Kroger 200
The Kroger 200 was held on August 6 at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Reed Sorenson was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Kroger 200
Failed to qualify: Wayne Edwards (#9), Brad Teague (#53), Kim Crosby (#26), Todd Shafer (#91)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Zippo 200
The Zippo 200 was held on August 13 at Watkins Glen International. Tony Stewart was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Zippo 200
Failed to qualify: Stan Silva Jr. (#65), Todd Souza (#97), Mark Green (#23), Paul Bonacorsi (#72), Elliott Sadler (#08), Scott Turner (#52), Joe Fox (#0), Kerry Earnhardt (#73), Jeff Spraker (#63), Kim Crosby (#26)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Domino's Pizza 250
The Domino's Pizza 250 was held on August 20 at Michigan International Speedway. Martin Truex Jr. was the polesitter. Jeremy Mayfield, who finished 23rd, was penalized 25 points for an unapproved adjustment found on his car during post-race inspection.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Domino's Pizza 250
Failed to qualify: Eric McClure (#52), Jamie Mosley (#28), Tim Sauter (#56), Jerry Robertson (#78), Kim Crosby (#26), Brian Vickers (#57)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Food City 250
The Food City 250 was held on August 26 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Ryan Newman won his third straight Busch Series race. Kyle Busch was the polesitter. Reed Sorenson, who finished 12th, suffered a 50-point penalty for a tire violation.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Food City 250
Failed to qualify: Ron Hornaday Jr. (#30), Jeff Fuller (#7), Eric McClure (#04), Kevin Lepage (#72), Ron Young (#71), Brent Sherman (#10), Brad Teague (#52), John Hayden (#85), Tim Sauter (#56), David Ragan (#16)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Ameriquest 300
The Ameriquest 300 was held on September 3 at California Speedway. Clint Bowyer was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Ameriquest 300
The race became the first in NASCAR's Busch Series to be televised live in its entirety in prime-time television, with the NBC broadcast beginning at 8:30 p.m. EDT.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Ameriquest 300
Failed to qualify: Kevin Lepage (#72), Derrike Cope (#28), Jeff Fuller (#7), Michael Waltrip (#99), Mark Green (#23), Kim Crosby (#26)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Emerson Radio 250
The Emerson Radio 250 was held on September 9 at Richmond International Raceway. Mark Martin was the polesitter. Martin Truex Jr, who finished 27th, suffered a 25-point penalty for making an inappropriate gesture.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Emerson Radio 250
Failed to qualify: Mark Green (#23), Kevin Lepage (#85), Tim Sauter (#56), Kertus Davis (#0), Brent Sherman (#10), Jason York (#72), Brian Sockwell (#88), Eddie Beahr (#94), Jerry Robertson (#78)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Dover 200
The Dover 200 was held on September 24 at Dover International Speedway. Ryan Newman was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Dover 200
Failed to qualify: Dale Quarterley (#71), Brent Sherman (#10), Derrike Cope (#94), Bryan Reffner (#67), Jerick Johnson (#76)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, United Way 300
The United Way 300 was held on October 8 at Kansas Speedway. Martin Truex Jr. was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, United Way 300
Failed to qualify: Jorge Goeters (#73), Kertus Davis (#0), Mark Green (#23), Michael Waltrip (#99), Jamie Mosley (#28), Tim Sauter (#56), Kevin Lepage (#72), Derrike Cope (#71), Kim Crosby (#26), Chris Horn (#80), Chad Blount (#70)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Dollar General 300
The Dollar General 300 was held on October 14 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Jimmie Johnson was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Dollar General 300
Failed to qualify: Kertus Davis (#0), Michel Jourdain Jr. (#15), Michael Waltrip (#99), Steve Grissom (#49), Mark Green (#23), Johnny Benson (#67), Kim Crosby (#26)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Sam's Town 250
The Sam's Town 250 was held on October 22 at Memphis Motorsports Park. Martin Truex Jr. was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Sam's Town 250
Failed to qualify: Marc Mitchell (#86), Eric McClure (#04), Mark Green (#23), Travis Geisler (#72), Charlie Bradberry (#91), Kerry Earnhardt (#99), Brian Tyler (#80), Mike Harmon (#24), Justin Ashburn (#16), Brad Teague (#52)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, O'Reilly Challenge
The inaugural O'Reilly Challenge was held on November 5 at Texas Motor Speedway. Ryan Newman was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, O'Reilly Challenge
Failed to qualify: Michael Waltrip (#99), Kevin Lepage (#72), Ron Hornaday Jr. (#30), Eric McClure (#0), Chad Blount (#70), Jeff Fuller (#7), Chris Wimmer (#23), Jorge Goeters (#73), Steve Grissom (#49), Brent Sherman (#10), Tracy Hines (#92)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Arizona 200
The Arizona 200 was held on November 12 at Phoenix International Raceway. Carl Edwards was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Arizona 200
Failed to qualify: Bobby Labonte (#19), Eric McClure (#04), Charlie Bradberry (#91)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Ford 300
The Ford 300 was held on November 19 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Ryan Newman was the polesitter.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Ford 300
Failed to qualify: Jerry Robertson (#78), Michael Waltrip (#99), Dave Blaney (#31), Jamie McMurray (#09), Kevin Lepage (#72), John Andretti (#10), Travis Kittleson (#68), Steve Grissom (#49), Chris Wimmer (#23), Marc Mitchell (#86)


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Results and standings, Drivers' championship
(key) Bold – Pole position awarded by time. Italics – Pole position set by owner's points. * – Most laps led.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Rookie of the Year
Carl Edwards won five times, nailed down four pole positions, had 21 top-ten finishes, earning him Busch Series Rookie of the Year honors while he simultaneously competed in the NEXTEL Cup Series that season. 19-year-old Reed Sorenson had two wins finished second in the running, only 158 points away from overtaking Edwards in the championship points, while for late-model racer Denny Hamlin finished fifth in points despite not winning a race. After that, the field was limited, as only Jon Wood, Brent Sherman, and Kertus Davis made full attempts at Rookie of the Year.


2005 NASCAR Busch Series, Rookie of the Year
Michel Jourdain Jr. started the year with ppc Racing, was released from the team, then came back to the organization with a different car, while Paul Wolfe, Ryan Hemphill, Boston Reid, and Blake Feese, only completed a partial season and were released from their driver development contracts. The field also featured Kim Crosby, the first woman contender for ROTY since Shawna Robinson, who only qualified for a mere handful of races with her Keith Coleman Racing team.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
The 2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series was the eleventh season of the Craftsman Truck Series, the third highest stock car racing series sanctioned by NASCAR in the United States. Ted Musgrave of Ultra Motorsports was crowned the season's champion.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
A rule change affected the qualification process in 2005. The top 30 teams in the owners' standings at the end of the 2004 season saw their drivers qualify automatically for the first four races of the season, provided they attempted all races in the previous year. However, only 29 teams met the criteria, so at the start of the season, one additional spot was available for the remaining teams on the entry list. After the fourth race, current standings were used to determine the teams guaranteed to have their drivers in the field.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, 2005 teams and drivers, Part-time teams
Note: If under "team", the owner's name is listed and in italics, that means the name of the race team that fielded the truck is unknown.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Florida Dodge Dealers 250
The Florida Dodge Dealers 250 was held February 18 at Daytona International Speedway. Kerry Earnhardt won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Florida Dodge Dealers 250
Failed to qualify: J. R. Patton (No. 63), Rick Markle (No. 45), David Ragan (No. 28), Jason Rudd (No. 39), Derrike Cope (No. 48)


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, American Racing Wheels 200
The American Racing Wheels 200 was held February 25 at California Speedway. Mike Skinner won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, American Racing Wheels 200
Failed to qualify: Derrike Cope (No. 48), Jason Rudd (No. 31)


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, American Racing Wheels 200
Park's victory made him the second driver in 2005 to complete the NASCAR Triple Threat, as he had yet to win in the Truck Series.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, World Financial Group 200
The World Financial Group 200 was held March 18 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Rick Crawford won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, World Financial Group 200
Failed to qualify: Regan Smith (No. 19), Derrike Cope (No. 48), Brendan Gaughan (No. 77), Steve Grissom (No. 31)


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Kroger 250
The Kroger 250 was held April 9 at Martinsville Speedway. Bobby Hamilton won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Kroger 250
Failed to qualify: Brendan Gaughan (No. 77), Darrell Waltrip (No. 11), Shigeaki Hattori (No. 9), Eric King (No. 00), Nick Tucker (No. 31), Justin Allgaier (No. 63), Joey McCarthy (No. 48), Bill Manfull (No. 32)


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Kroger 250
Labonte's victory made him the fourth driver in 2005 to become a winner in all three of NASCAR's top series.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Dodge Ram Tough 200
The Dodge Ram Tough 200 was held April 30 at Gateway International Raceway. Ted Musgrave won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Dodge Ram Tough 200
Failed to qualify: Shane Wallace (No. 21), Brandon Bendele (No. 24), Justin Allgaier (No. 63), Eric Norris (No. 48), J.C. Stout (No. 91)


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, UAW-GM Ohio 250
The UAW-GM Ohio 250 was held May 15 at Mansfield Motorsports Speedway. Ron Hornaday Jr. won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, UAW-GM Ohio 250
Failed to qualify: Mike Osgar (No. 48), Frank Wilson Jr. (No. 31), Sam Beam (No. 64), Blake Mallory (No. 21), Jim Walker (No. 74), Kelly Thacker (No. 68)


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Quaker Steak & Lube 200
The Quaker Steak & Lube 200 presented by Click It or Ticket was held May 20 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Mike Skinner won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Quaker Steak & Lube 200
Failed to qualify: Jimmy Kite (No. 06), Deborah Renshaw (No. 8), Nick Tucker (No. 31), David Ragan (No. 28), Wayne Edwards (No. 24), Mike Harmon (No. 21)


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, MBNA RacePoints 200
The MBNA RacePoints 200 was held June 4 at Dover International Speedway. David Starr won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Chex 400k
The Chex 400k was held June 10 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mike Skinner won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Paramount Health Insurance 200
The Paramount Health Insurance 200 was held June 18 at Michigan International Speedway. Kyle Busch won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Paramount Health Insurance 200
Failed to qualify: Kelly Sutton (No. 02), Blake Mallory (No. 24)


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Toyota Tundra Milwaukee 200
The Toyota Tundra Milwaukee 200 was held June 24 at The Milwaukee Mile. Jack Sprague won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Toyota Tundra Milwaukee 200
Failed to qualify: Brandon Bendele (No. 24), Kelly Sutton (No. 02), Shigeaki Hattori (No. 9)


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, O'Reilly Auto Parts 250
The O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 was held July 2 at Kansas Speedway. Bill Lester won the pole. During the race, Kelly Sutton flipped.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Built Ford Tough 225
The Built Ford Tough 225 pres. by Greater Cincinnati Ford Dealers was held July 9 at Kentucky Speedway. Bill Lester won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Built Ford Tough 225
Failed to qualify: Justin Allgaier (No. 63), Blake Mallory (No. 76)


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, O'Reilly 200 presented by Valvoline
The O'Reilly 200 presented by Valvoline was held July 23 at Memphis Motorsports Park. Brandon Whitt won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, O'Reilly 200 presented by Valvoline
Failed to qualify: Justin Allgaier (No. 63), Jim Walker (No. 74), Sam Beam (No. 64), Frank Wilson Jr. (No. 27)


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Power Stroke Diesel 200
The Power Stroke Diesel 200 was held on August 5 at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Dennis Setzer won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Power Stroke Diesel 200
Failed to qualify: Clay Rogers (No. 44), Frank Wilson Jr. (No. 27), Bobby East (No. 33), Johnny Sauter (No. 43), Michael Faulk (No. 53), Casey Kingsland (No. 91)


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Power Stroke Diesel 200
Matt Crafton suffered a 25-point penalty for an unapproved adjustment to his truck.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Toyota Tundra 200
The Toyota Tundra 200 was held on August 13 at Nashville Superspeedway. Mike Skinner won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Toyota Tundra 200
Failed to qualify: Roland Isaacs (No. 24), Wayne Edwards (No. 68)


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, O'Reilly 200 presented by Valvoline
The O'Reilly 200 presented by Valvoline Maxlife was held on August 24 at Bristol Motor Speedway. David Reutimann won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, O'Reilly 200 presented by Valvoline
Failed to qualify: Wayne Edwards (No. 68), Kelly Sutton (No. 02), Tam Topham (No. 70), Casey Kingsland (No. 91), Eric King (No. 00), Frank Wilson Jr. (No. 27)


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Cheerios Betty Crocker 200
The Cheerios Betty Crocker 200 was held on September 8 at Richmond International Raceway. David Starr won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Cheerios Betty Crocker 200
Failed to qualify: Tony Stewart (No. 92), Bobby East (No. 33), Ron Hornaday III (No. 7), Mike Bliss (No. 06), Andy Houston (No. 40), Tam Topham (No. 70), Kelly Sutton (No. 02), Robbie Ferguson (No. 24), Craig Wood (No. 73)


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Sylvania 200 presented by Lowe's
The Sylvania 200 presented by Lowe's was held on September 17 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Matt Crafton won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Sylvania 200 presented by Lowe's
Failed to qualify: Frank Wilson Jr. (No. 27), J.C. Stout (No. 91)


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Las Vegas 350
The Las Vegas 350 was held September 24 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mike Skinner won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Kroger 200
The Kroger 200 was held October 22 at Martinsville Speedway. Rick Crawford won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Kroger 200
Failed to qualify: Kelly Sutton (No. 02), Frank Wilson Jr. (No. 27)


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Kroger 200
By recording the victory, Craven became the seventh and final driver in 2005 to have won a race in all three of NASCAR's top series in his career, needing only a Truck Series victory to complete the trifecta.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, EasyCare Vehicle Service Contracts 200
The EasyCare Vehicle Service Contracts 200 was held October 29 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Mike Skinner won the pole,


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, EasyCare Vehicle Service Contracts 200
Failed to qualify: John Mickel (No. 05), Kelly Sutton (No. 02), Justin Hobgood (No. 9), Clay Rogers (No. 44), Mark McFarland (No. 52), Wayne Edwards (No. 24)


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Silverado 350K
The Silverado 350K was held November 4 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mike Skinner won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Silverado 350K
Failed to qualify: Kelly Sutton (No. 02), Tim Fedewa (No. 65), Justin Hobgood (No. 9), Blake Mallory (No. 76), Wayne Edwards (No. 24)


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Chevy Silverado 150
The Chevy Silverado 150 was held November 11 at Phoenix International Raceway. Brandon Whitt won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Chevy Silverado 150
Failed to qualify: Frank Wilson Jr. (No. 27), Kelly Sutton (No. 02)


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Ford 200
The Ford 200 was held November 19 at Homestead-Miami Speedway due to rain. David Reutimann won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Ford 200
Failed to qualify: Tim Fedewa (No. 65), Justin Allgaier (No. 63), Kelly Sutton (No. 02), Wayne Edwards (No. 24), Bobby East (No. 21)


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Ford 200
Ted Musgrave officially clinched the championship in this race. It was the final race for his team, Ultra Motorsports.


2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Rookie of the Year
The 2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rookie of the Year battle was virtually one-sided, as Todd Kluever of Roush Racing was the only candidate to attempt a full schedule, and he posted twelve top-tens, and three second-place finishes. Timothy Peters and Shigeaki Hattori were the only other drivers to fulfill the Rookie of the Year Award's requirement that drivers compete in at least eight of the first 20 races to be eligible. Peters had two top-tens, while Hattori struggled and was released from Germain Racing. Regan Smith was the only other rookie to run more than ten races, as Clay Rogers, Nick Tucker, Jimmy Kite, and Kerry Earnhardt saw their seasons end early.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
The 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series was the 57th season of professional stock car racing in the United States and the 34th modern-era Cup series. The season began on Saturday, February 12. The ten-race Chase for the Nextel Cup started with the Sylvania 300 on Sunday, September 18, and ended on Sunday, November 20, with the Ford 400.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
Tony Stewart was the dominant driver going into the ten race "playoff" with five wins. Going into the final race before the Chase for the Cup, Stewart had amassed a 209-point lead over his nearest competitor, Greg Biffle. Points are reset going into the Chase for the cup, and Stewart's lead was dropped to a 5-point margin. Leading into the final race before the Chase, ten racers were still mathematically contending for the final four spots in the Chase and only one point separated Jamie McMurray in 10th from Ryan Newman in 11th. In the end, the ten racers who qualified for the Chase for the Cup were:


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
Overall, Roush Racing was the dominant team going into the Chase for the Cup with five of the ten final racers from their organization (Biffle, Busch, Martin, Edwards, and Kenseth).


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
This was the first season since his rookie season that Jeff Gordon did not finish in the top 10 in points.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
The 2005 season was the first year of competition for the Dodge Charger, which replaced the Dodge Intrepid, a model that Dodge dropped from its consumer lineup for the 2005 model year. The change did little to improve Dodge's fortunes as a distant third manufacturer in NASCAR Nextel Cup behind Ford and Chevrolet. In 2004, Dodge won 4 of 36 cup races with the Intrepid. In 2005, the Charger won three races. The Charger was, however, much more of a success in the Busch Series, winning 10 of 32.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
The 2005 season was the final year for the Ford Taurus, which was replaced by the Ford Fusion in the 2006 season. In addition, two prominent drivers announced that this would be their final season in NASCAR: Mark Martin, and 1989 Winston Cup Champion Rusty Wallace. Wallace would stay with his word and retire at season's end, but Martin, however, would return for 2006 due to circumstances with Roush Racing and Kurt Busch at the end of 2005.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
He would then run a limited schedule in 2007 and 2008, then drive full-time Hendrick Motorsports between 2009 and 2011, picking up an additional 5 wins with the team, and then finally run part-time again before officially retiring at the end of the 2013 season. Also, Ricky Rudd took a break after the 2005 season but returned at the beginning of 2007.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
One of the biggest controversies prior to the start of the season involved the elimination of two races – Darlington and North Carolina Speedway in Rockingham. The eliminated Rockingham race ends NASCAR's 38-year association with Rockingham. The races were replaced by new races at Texas and Phoenix. NASCAR also began moving start times later in the day starting this season; by 2007 the Daytona 500 finished in primetime.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
Also, NASCAR announced in January 2005 that the owners of the teams in the top 35 of the previous year's standings would be guaranteed a starting spot in each of the first five races of the season. This further complicated the unique qualifying procedure for the Daytona 500 and severely affected the chances of some teams to make races after having a poor 2004. After the fifth race, the guaranteed starters were based on the current season's points, with changes possible from race to race depending on results.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
The number of cars entered for each race was up slightly from the previous year. The Daytona 500 saw a dramatic increase in its car count from 45 to 56. The increase was in part attributable to a new NASCAR rule that allowed hard liquor brands to become sponsors on its race cars. Roush Racing (Crown Royal), Richard Childress Racing (Jack Daniels), and Robby Gordon Motorsports (Jim Beam) were the first to sign such deals.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
At the end of the 2005 season, Chevrolet won the NASCAR Manufacturers' Championship after winning 17 events and garnering 259 points over second-place Ford who captured 16 victories and 146 points.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Budweiser Shootout
The Budweiser Shootout was held on February 12, the Daytona International Speedway, Jimmie Johnson took the 70-lap night exhibition race from Ryan Newman and Jeff Gordon.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Gatorade Duel
The main story out of the Gatorade Duel was a racing accident between Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick, which turned into a minor feud. Michael Waltrip won race one and Tony Stewart won race two, where the controversial incident took place.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Daytona 500
The 2005 Daytona 500 was run on Sunday, February 20, 2005. Dale Jarrett won the pole for the race.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Auto Club 500
The Auto Club 500 was run on Sunday, February 27, 2005 and is run over 250 2-mile laps on a D oval at California Speedway, Fontana.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Auto Club 500
Magic Johnson gave the command to drivers to start their engines, and California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger waved the green flag, which was taken by 19-year-old Kyle Busch. Busch became the youngest driver to ever take the green flag on pole position. Busch was still leading after the first lap, with Brian Vickers in second place.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Auto Club 500
Before the race, Greg Biffle had promised to reporters and commentators that he would have the lead within 5 laps. He also happened to promise to win the race.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Auto Club 500
Greg Biffle took the lead in only 4 laps, followed by Matt Kenseth in second place, and Biffle was still in the lead after 26 laps when Bill Elliott went into the wall. Biffle was immediately overtaken by Matt Kenseth after the restart. Dale Earnhardt Jr. pitted on lap 38, going down a lap, with problems on his left front tire. Carl Edwards took over the lead around lap 46.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Auto Club 500
On lap 59, Earnhardt – already a lap down – had another problem with his left front tire and the debris brought out the caution a lap later. Ultimately Earnhardt would end up 13 laps behind. Edwards was still in the lead when the caution came out. Kenseth took over the lap during the caution, and Edwards retook it within a lap. Kenseth recaptured the lead at lap 70.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Auto Club 500
Green flag pitstops started on lap 105. However, on lap 107, well before the green flag pitstops had cycled, a caution came out for debris. Joe Nemechek led on the restart on lap 116. Dave Blaney hit the wall on lap 143 leading to the third caution, with Nemechek still leading over Johnson. At the restart on lap 151, Nemechek was leading from Mark Martin and Jimmie Johnson with 26 cars on the lead lap. Within a lap, Johnson was second.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Auto Club 500
Another caution came out on lap 161 when Kasey Kahne went into the wall. At the restart, Johnson led over Nemechek, but after a three-car tussle for the lead, Nemechek led on lap 166. However, Nemechek's success was short-lived: around lap 180, engine problems saw him fall down the leader board and he had to retire. Edwards took over the lead. Harvick then took over with about 55 laps to go.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Auto Club 500
With 48 laps to go Michael Waltrip's engine blew, bringing out the 6th caution, and when the green came out with 41 laps to go, Harvick was leading in front of Kenseth and Gordon. With 34 laps to go, the 7th caution came out because Jason Leffler was in trouble. Most of the leaders pitted, but cars that stayed out took the first six places on the restart, led by Kurt Busch. The race restarted with 29 laps to go.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Auto Club 500
With 25 laps to go, Busch and Biffle pulled out into a 2-second lead, vying together for first place. Greg Biffle finally retook the lead on lap 228 and kept it to win the race ahead of Jimmie Johnson and Kurt Busch, with only 0.525 of a second separating the top three men.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Auto Club 500
Failed to qualify: Stanton Barrett (#92), Hermie Sadler (#66), Stan Boyd (#79), Eric McClure (#73), Kirk Shelmerdine (#27)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
The UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 was run on Sunday, March 13, 2005 and is run over 267 laps of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
Ryan Newman started on the pole. Greg Biffle soon took over. The 1st caution came out on lap 12 when Dale Earnhardt Jr. touched Brian Vickers coming into turn 1. Bobby Labonte and Ricky Rudd were also involved. All 4 cars were out of the race. The race restarts on lap 20 and Kurt Busch had the lead, only for Biffle took it again soon afterward.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
Newman then got up to within 0.5 seconds of Biffle, and the lead remained for a long green-flag run; this would end on lap 59 when Robby Gordon's engine blew up, bringing out the 2nd caution. Sterling Marlin stayed out to lead a lap but at the restart, Newman was led over by Travis Kvapil and Greg Biffle in 2nd and 3rd positions respectively. Shortly after the restart, a crash occurred on lap 65, when Matt Kenseth nudged the back of Elliott Sadler's car; this would bring out the 3rd caution. Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart were also involved, though the latter's car only received minor damage.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
The race restarted came on lap 70 with Newman taking the lead, having Kvapil, Jimmie Johnson, and Biffle behind him. On lap 77, Kenseth went a lap behind after a tire went down as a result of his crash with Sadler earlier.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
Lap 86 brought out the 4th caution when Jason Leffler, trying to get onto pit road, got pushed by Ken Schrader. Most drivers pitted, with Kasey Kahne ending up in the lead from Newman and Kvapil. Ku. Busch was leading from Johnson and Biffle when the 6th caution came out on lap 126. An error in the pits, however, saw Kvapil drop to 23rd place.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
Jimmie Johnson took the lead on lap 147. On lap 175, the 7th caution flew for debris, with Johnson still out in front. Newman took the green from Johnson, Busch, and Biffle. The trouble occurred when Scott Riggs brought out the eighth caution with 74 laps to go, with Sadler getting the free pass.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
Newman, Johnson, and Joe Nemechek led at the restart, with Johnson swiftly regaining the lead. Debris brought out yet another caution with 62 laps to go. Newman and Johnson battled for the lead at the restart. With 44 to go, Hermie Sadler crashed into the inside wall bringing out another caution with Johnson leading over Gordon. The battle resumed with 39 laps left. Newman got into the back of Gordon with 34 laps to go, which caused them to lose 3 positions.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
With 15 to go, Jimmie Johnson had got a 1.5-second lead over Kyle Busch, who was 5 seconds ahead of Ku. Busch. An error by Johnson lost him 0.8 seconds, but he then extended his lead again, and he won from the Busch brothers.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
Failed to qualify: Johnny Sauter (#09), Kevin Lepage (#37), Stanton Barrett (#92), Stan Boyd (#79), Carl Long (#00), Kirk Shelmerdine (#27)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Golden Corral 500
The Golden Corral 500 was held on March 20 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Golden Corral 500
Carl Edwards won the race, edging out driver Jimmie Johnson by .028 (28 thousandths) of a second. Johnson swapped the lead with Greg Biffle for most of the race.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Golden Corral 500
Failed to qualify: Randy LaJoie (#34), John Andretti (#14), Stanton Barrett (#92), Carl Long (#00), Kirk Shelmerdine (#27), Hermie Sadler (#66), Morgan Shepherd (#89)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Food City 500
The Food City 500 was held on April 3 at Bristol Motor Speedway.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Food City 500
Failed to qualify: Johnny Sauter (#09), Kevin Lepage (#37), Robby Gordon (#7), Randy LaJoie (#34), Brad Teague (#27), Jason Jarrett (#89)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Advance Auto Parts 500
The Advance Auto Parts 500 was held on April 10 at Martinsville.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Advance Auto Parts 500
Jeff Gordon won the race. He rallied from 3 laps down to win his sixth victory at Martinsville and his 71st career victory. Kasey Kahne was the runner-up and Mark Martin finished third.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Advance Auto Parts 500
Failed to qualify: Stanton Barrett (#92), Jeff Fuller (#61), Kirk Shelmerdine (#27), Carl Long (#00)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Samsung/Radio Shack 500
The Samsung/Radio Shack 500 was held on April 17 at Texas Motor Speedway.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Samsung/Radio Shack 500
Greg Biffle had a dominating performance, leading 219 of 334 laps, en route to victory. Jamie McMurray was second and Jimmie Johnson third.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Samsung/Radio Shack 500
Failed to qualify: Kevin Lepage (#37), Stanton Barrett (#92), Randy LaJoie (#34)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Subway Fresh 500
The Subway Fresh 500 was a night race held on April 23 at Phoenix International Raceway. This race was the first of two races held at Phoenix for the 2005 Nextel Cup season after only running one race in previous years.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Subway Fresh 500
Kurt Busch won the race. Michael Waltrip was the runner-up, leading a DEI resurgence. Jeff Burton finished third.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Subway Fresh 500
Failed to qualify: Hermie Sadler (#66), Steve Portenga (#34), Brandon Ash (#02)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Aaron's 499
The Aaron's 499 was held on May 1 at Talladega Superspeedway.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Aaron's 499
Jeff Gordon won his third race of the season leading a dominating 139 of 194 laps for his 72nd career Nextel Cup win, winning four of his last five restrictor-plate races, holding off Tony Stewart and Michael Waltrip during a green-white-checkered finish.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Aaron's 499
The "Big One" struck at lap 132, when a few cars got together and spun in front of the field. In total, 25 cars were involved, making it one of the largest crashes in NASCAR history. There was also a six-car crash at lap 186, taking out a few of the leaders that had not been involved in the prior crash.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Aaron's 499
Scheduled distance: 188 laps. (501 mi, 807 km) Actual distance: 194 laps. (517 mi, 833 km)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Aaron's 499
Failed to qualify: Robby Gordon (#7), Kevin Lepage (#37), Kenny Wallace (#00), Stanton Barrett (#92)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Dodge Charger 500
The Dodge Charger 500 was held on May 7 at Darlington Raceway and was the first nighttime race held at the track. The race also broke two NASCAR traditions by being the only race held at Darlington in 2005 and by running the race on Mother's Day weekend.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Dodge Charger 500
Greg Biffle led a race-high 176 of 370 laps en route to his third Nextel Cup victory of 2005. With four laps to go, Biffle's Roush Racing teammate Mark Martin spun out (sliding into the apron) trying to pass third-place runner and pole-sitter Kasey Kahne. Biffle took two tires on his final pit stop, while race leader Ryan Newman and Ken Schrader stayed out. Newman was expecting more of the teams, like Schrader in the No. 49 Dodge, at the tail of the lead lap (18 in all) to stay out for track position.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Dodge Charger 500
Newman accelerated on the restart, brake-checked Schrader to hold off the pack, and accelerated again, leaving Schrader spinning his tires. Biffle passed both of them on a green-white-checkered finish restart. Jeff Gordon finished second, followed by Kahne, Martin, and Newman, who fell back three spots in two laps. Schrader finished in 18th position.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Dodge Charger 500
Scheduled distance: 367 laps. (500.322 mi, 805.26 km.) Actual distance: 370 laps. (505.42 mi, 813.4 km.)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Dodge Charger 500
Failed to qualify: Johnny Sauter (#09), Robby Gordon (#7), Tony Raines (#61), Morgan Shepherd (#89)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Chevy American Revolution 400
The Chevy American Revolution 400 was a night race held on May 14 at Richmond International Raceway.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Chevy American Revolution 400
Points leader Jimmie Johnson spun out and hit the wall on lap 81 and did it again while coming to pit road. He ended up finishing 40th and losing valuable ground in the points standings. Teammate Jeff Gordon had similar problems on lap 165 and ended up finishing 39th and losing second place in the standings to Greg Biffle. Kasey Kahne led 242 of 400 laps and pulled away from Tony Stewart in the closing laps to win his first Nextel Cup race in 47 starts, followed by Ryan Newman, rookie Kyle Busch, and Kevin Harvick.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Chevy American Revolution 400
After winning this race, Kahne ended up accomplished several tasks during the weekend.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Chevy American Revolution 400
He moved up four spots in the standings to 15th position, won the pole for this race and the Busch Series race the day before, was the first driver to win in the new Dodge Charger in 2005, was the final driver to qualify for the Nextel All-Star Challenge at Lowe's Motor Speedway, became the fifth driver in 2005 to have won in all three NASCAR top series for his career, and gave Evernham Motorsports its second consecutive win at Richmond after Jeremy Mayfield's victory in September 2004.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Chevy American Revolution 400
Failed to qualify: Kevin Lepage (#37), Jeff Fuller (#34), Kirk Shelmerdine (#27), Carl Long (#00)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Nextel All-Star Challenge
The Nextel-All Star Challenge was a non-points night race held on May 21 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. The 90-lap race was divided into three segments with the final paying the most money. Also, the top six finishing cars from the first segment were inverted for the second segment. About half of the field was taken out of the race at lap 35 when Tony Stewart ran into the back of Joe Nemechek which caused an incident in the infield between Nemechek and Kevin Harvick. Mark Martin won the race, his second in the event. Elliott Sadler finished in second place. The rest of the top-5 were Nextel Open winner Brian Vickers, Jeff Gordon, and Jimmie Johnson, who are all teammates at Hendrick Motorsports. Martin Truex Jr. was chosen in an internet fan poll as the final entrant for the event.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Nextel All-Star Challenge
In the Nextel Open qualifying race, Mike Bliss and Brian Vickers were promised a large bonus paycheck if they won the event and qualified in the All-Star Race. Bliss who started up front led the most laps and led to the white flag. In the final turn of the final lap, Vickers went underneath Bliss and wrecked him. Vickers beat a wrecking Bliss for the win, big paycheck, and the final and only left the spot in the All-Star Race. Bliss was visibly upset and said that Vickers should have been disqualified. Drivers, fans, and owners ridiculed Vickers for his move and sided with Bliss but the results were declared official.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Coca-Cola 600
Coca-Cola 600 was a night race held on May 29 at Lowe's Motor Speedway, which was the fourth consecutive night race for Nextel Cup in May 2005. This race had 22 caution flags which broke the previous record of 20 held by three races at Bristol Motor Speedway. There was also one red flag that set up the final restart of the night. After approximately 5½ hours of racing, Jimmie Johnson passed Bobby Labonte at the start/finish line on the final lap to win his third straight Coca-Cola 600. The rest of the top-5 were Carl Edwards, Jeremy Mayfield, and Ryan Newman with notable mention given to Ken Schrader in 9th, his second top ten of 2005 which had spearheaded his boom to 26th in the points standings.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Coca-Cola 600
Failed to qualify: Jason Leffler (#11), Bobby Hamilton Jr. (#32), Hermie Sadler (#66), Boris Said (#36), Jeff Fuller (#34), Carl Long (#00), Tony Raines (#92), Mike Garvey (#75), Kirk Shelmerdine (#27), Greg Sacks (#13)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, MBNA RacePoints 400
The MBNA RacePoints 400 was held on June 5 at Dover International Speedway.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, MBNA RacePoints 400
Since rain washed out qualifying for the event, the race lineup was determined by the point standings, Jimmie Johnson was on the pole. The MBNA RacePoints 400 had 7 cautions for a total of 33 laps of the 400 completed. The drama began early when on lap 41 an unintentional spin of Jeff Gordon by Tony Stewart brought out the third caution. This ended Jeff Gordon's day with a DNF, which also collected Ricky Rudd. At this point in the race, Kyle Busch was the leader.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, MBNA RacePoints 400
Just 11 laps later on lap 52, Bobby Labonte incurs another DNF with a blown engine. On lap 145, Kyle Busch reclaims the lead from race leader Elliott Sadler. On lap 285, the last caution of the race is brought out after Kasey Kahne hits the wall, and after pitting Greg Biffle takes the lead. On lap 374, the first in a series of green-flag pit stops takes place. Greg Biffle takes 4 tires on lap 375 while Jimmie Johnson pits for right sides only on lap 384. At the finish of the race, Greg Biffle collects his 4th victory of the season and backs his car into the front stretch wall during his burnout celebration.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Pocono 500
The Pocono 500 was held on June 12 at Pocono Raceway. Michael Waltrip won the pole. This race had a scheduled distance of 200 laps, but because of the Green-White-Checkered finish, the race would go 201 laps. On the restart, Ken Schrader and Bobby Labonte would tangle up into an accident, ending the race under caution.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Pocono 500
Failed to qualify: Kirk Shelmerdine (#27), P. J. Jones (#34), Hermie Sadler (#80), Carl Long (#00)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Batman Begins 400
The Batman Begins 400 was held on June 19 at Michigan International Speedway. Ryan Newman won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Batman Begins 400
Failed to qualify: Eric McClure (#92), Derrike Cope (#79), P. J. Jones (#34), Morgan Shepherd (#89)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Dodge/Save Mart 350
The Dodge/Save Mart 350 was held on June 26 at Infineon Raceway. Jeff Gordon won the pole.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Dodge/Save Mart 350
Failed to qualify: Brandon Ash (#02), Kevin Lepage (#37), Stanton Barrett (#92), Johnny Borneman III (#66), José Luis Ramírez (#52)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Pepsi 400
The Pepsi 400 was held on July 2 at Daytona International Speedway.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Pepsi 400
After a two and a half-hour rain delay, the Pepsi 400 finally started, but under a green-yellow start. This start was to allow the cars to dry the track where the jet-dryers could not, mostly in the turns close to the wall. Tony Stewart dominated the race, leading a 400-mile Daytona record 151 of the 160 laps. After the race, Tony Stewart climbed the fence in front of the tri-oval, near the starter's stand. In Victory Lane, he stated, "I'm just too damn fat to be climbing fences, but had to!"


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Pepsi 400
The first laps were uneventful, up to the point of green-flag pit stops. On lap 35, coming around Turn 4, Jeff Gordon signaled to pit and slowed down. Jamie McMurray saw the signal and slowed down, but the driver behind him, Scott Riggs, did not. Riggs drove into the back end of McMurray, forcing Mark Martin to take evasive measures to try to escape. Martin could not get out of the way, bounced off the wall, and created a nine-car pile-up in the process. Martin was out of the race and headed to the garage.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Pepsi 400
Also collected in the wreck was Kurt Busch, whose car was wrecked beyond competitive form. Busch complained of the camera that he thought the current points system, that would reward him for taking a non-competitive car back on track, was stupid. Elliott Sadler ran out of gas on lap 39 and had to be pushed back to pit road, where he lost a lap. He was able to gain it back on lap 65 with the lucky dog award when the caution came out due to debris on the track.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Pepsi 400
On lap 101, Bobby Hamilton Jr.'s car hit the wall, right after Dale Jarrett and Elliott Sadler pit, allowing them to take the lead. On lap 109, Sadler took the lead from Jarrett, only to give it back to Tony Stewart on lap 110.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Pepsi 400
Lap 141: Caution again, with the leaders on pit road. Tony Stewart takes four tires and nearly stalls, losing five spots, only to take them back on lap 145, in a four-wide pass.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Pepsi 400
Other cautions: Lap 69, Jeff Green; Lap 72, Michael Waltrip loses control due to a flat tire, also giving serious damage to the car of Greg Biffle; Lap 113, Boris Said takes a spin in the grass; Lap 147, seven-car incident.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Pepsi 400
Failed to qualify: Mike Garvey (#66), Kenny Wallace (#00), Dan Pardus (#73), Morgan Shepherd (#89)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, USG Sheetrock 400
The USG Sheetrock 400 was held on July 10 at Chicagoland Speedway, and it ended up being a story of tires. Five of the ten cautions were due to blown tires, and on the last caution, Dale Earnhardt Jr. took only two tires, giving him the lead.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, USG Sheetrock 400
Matt Kenseth arguably had the best car on the track, leading 176 of the 267 laps, 66% of the race, but on lap 243, a debris caution brought most of the field, including Kenseth, come to pit road, allowing Scott Wimmer, who did not pit, to take the lead, followed by Earnhardt, and three cars between him and Kenseth. With one full lap of green-flag racing (249) before another caution, the race was essentially yellow until lap 255, and with only twelve laps, Kenseth was unable to pass four cars and Earnhardt.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, USG Sheetrock 400
Failed to qualify: Kenny Wallace (#92), Mike Garvey (#66), P. J. Jones (#34), Wayne Anderson (#75)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, New England 300
The New England 300 was held on July 17 at New Hampshire International Speedway.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, New England 300
Tony Stewart dominated the race, leading 232 of the 300 laps, on his way to win his third race of the year. Qualifying in 14th position, he wasted little time in moving to the front, gaining seven spots in the first eight green-flag laps, seizing control of the race on lap 51. The only car that seemed remotely close to being able to catch Stewart, was that of Kurt Busch. Once Stewart took the lead, Busch was the only car that could catch up to and pass Stewart under the green flag, only to be passed again five laps later.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, New England 300
As part of his victory celebration, Tony Stewart again climbed the catch fence up to the flag stand, similar to how he celebrated after the Pepsi 400, two races earlier. When later asked he commented: "Yes, it wore me out climbing the fence again. Yes, I'm still too old and too fat to do it. But I'm not going to stop, so I'll have to hire a trainer."


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, New England 300
Failed to qualify: Joey McCarthy (#34), Derrike Cope (#52), Wayne Anderson (#75), Hermie Sadler (#92)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Pennsylvania 500
The Pennsylvania 500 was held on July 24 at Pocono Raceway. Kurt Busch was the victor in the race that was lengthened by three laps due to the "Green-White-Checkered" rule.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Pennsylvania 500
Failed to qualify: Morgan Shepherd (#89), Hermie Sadler (#92), Carl Long (#00), Derrike Cope (#52)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Allstate 400 at the Brickyard
The Allstate 400 at the Brickyard was held on August 7 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Allstate 400 at the Brickyard
Tony Stewart won in front of his home state crowd in Indiana and for the fourth time in the season. A late-race crash by Jimmie Johnson, combined with the win by Stewart, put him into the Nextel Cup points lead. As part of the victory celebration, Tony Stewart went to turn two, where a fan handed him a can of Coca-Cola. Then upon returning to the front stretch, Tony Stewart climbed the fence, along with the rest of his teammates. Kasey Kahne and Jeremy Mayfield finished 2nd and 4th for Evernham Motorsports. If Bill Elliott had finished in the top 10, all Evernham drivers would've finished in the top 10 for the first time that season.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Allstate 400 at the Brickyard
Failed to qualify: Kevin Lepage (#37), Tony Raines (#92), Mike Garvey (#66), Stuart Kirby (#51), Mike Wallace (#4), P. J. Jones (#34), Morgan Shepherd (#89), Kenny Wallace (#00), Jimmy Spencer (#50)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Sirius Satellite Radio at The Glen
The Sirius Satellite Radio at The Glen was held on August 14 at Watkins Glen International.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Sirius Satellite Radio at The Glen
Tony Stewart was the victor in the race that was lengthened due to the "Green-White-Checkered" rule.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Sirius Satellite Radio at The Glen
Failed to qualify: Scott Pruett (#39), Chris Cook (#87), Tom Hubert (#27)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, GFS Marketplace 400
The GFS Marketplace 400 was held on August 21 at Michigan International Speedway.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, GFS Marketplace 400
Joe Nemechek sat on the pole. The race saw an unusually high number of drivers suffering from flat left-rear tires, including Jeff Green, Mike Bliss, Bobby Labonte, Kevin Harvick, and Stuart Kirby. Overheating continued to be a problem at Michigan, with trash frequently getting caught in the grills of the cars. Johnny Benson lost his engine due to overheating. As the race ended, many drivers were running out of fuel. Some drivers pitted while others risked staying out to try to win. Jeremy Mayfield gambled on fuel mileage, taking the lead in the waning laps to win the race.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, GFS Marketplace 400
Failed to qualify: P. J. Jones (#34), Carl Long (#00), Eric McClure (#92), Bryan Reffner (#79), Morgan Shepherd (#89)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, GFS Marketplace 400
Note: Tony Stewart clinched a spot in the "Chase for the Cup" top ten as a result of this race.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Sharpie 500
The Sharpie 500 was held on August 27 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Matt Kenseth won from the pole and led 415 of the 500 laps on his way to victory. Top Ten Results


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Sharpie 500
Failed to qualify: Wayne Anderson (#75), Mike Garvey (#66), Johnny Sauter (#09), Morgan Shepherd (#89), P. J. Jones (#34), Tony Raines (#37)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Sharpie 500
Note: Jimmie Johnson, Greg Biffle, and Rusty Wallace clinched spots in the "Chase for the Cup" top ten as a result of this race, with two races until the "chase" is locked in.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Sony HD 500
The Sony HD 500 was held on September 4 at California Speedway. In the next-to-the-last race prior to the Chase for the Nextel Cup, Kyle Busch, at 20 years, 4 months, 2 days, became the youngest driver ever to win a Nextel Cup race. The race was lengthened by five laps due to the "Green-White-Checkered" rule. Carl Edwards sat on the pole. Dale Earnhardt Jr. ended his chase hopes after the car expired the engine with 38 laps to go.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Sony HD 500
Failed to qualify: P. J. Jones (#34), John Andretti (#4)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Sony HD 500
Note: Mark Martin and Kurt Busch clinched spots in the "Chase for the Cup" top ten as a result of this race, with only one race left until the "chase" is locked in.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Chevy Rock and Roll 400
The Chevy Rock and Roll 400 was held on September 10 at Richmond International Raceway. Kevin Harvick sat on the pole after winning the Busch Series race the night before. Coming into the race, which was the final race before the Chase for the 2005 NEXTEL Cup, Ryan Newman, Jeff Gordon, Elliott Sadler, Dale Jarrett, and Kevin Harvick were on the outside looking in at an eleventh place and lower. Jamie McMurray and Tony Raines got into each other at lap 362, ending McMurray's chances to get into the Chase for the Cup.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Chevy Rock and Roll 400
Kevin Harvick led many of the laps early on, but fell behind late and ended up finishing 10th. Kurt Busch won his third race of the season.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Chevy Rock and Roll 400
Failed to qualify: Wayne Anderson (#75), Stanton Barrett (#95), Carl Long (#00), Hermie Sadler (#92), Morgan Shepherd (#89), Joey McCarthy (#34), Kirk Shelmerdine (#27)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Chevy Rock and Roll 400
Making The Chase - This was the final race to determine the contenders for the Chase for the Nextel Cup. Those final ten contenders were:


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Chevy Rock and Roll 400
The first number is the number of points on the old system. Following the race, the Chase contenders had their points reset to the second number. For the complete coverage of the playoff, along with driver results, see the 2005 Chase for the NEXTEL Cup section.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Sylvania 300
The Sylvania 300 was held on September 18 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Tony Stewart sat on the pole and led most of the laps in the first race of the Chase to the NASCAR Nextel Cup, battling with Ryan Newman in the final laps and ultimately finishing second behind him. Kurt Busch, one of the ten Chase drivers, was involved in an incident with Scott Riggs early on that set him 66 laps behind the leader. After pulling into the garage, Busch stormed to Riggs' pit and had words with his crew chief, Rodney Childers. Busch finished 35th.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Sylvania 300
Several other incidents also happened during the race. Kyle Busch got tangled with Kasey Kahne, who was sent hard into the wall. Kahne, who was out for the day, maneuvered his wrecked car in front of Busch under caution. Kahne was later fined $25,000 and docked 25 points and was placed on probation for the remainder of the season. Later on, Michael Waltrip and Robby Gordon got together, ending Gordon's day. On the following caution lap, Gordon tried to ram Waltrip's car with his wrecked car and on the lap after that, Gordon threw his helmet at Waltrip's passing car.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Sylvania 300
In the subsequent live interview on TNT, Gordon called Waltrip a "piece of s**t", and TNT quickly ended the interview. Gordon was later fined $35,000, docked 50 points and like Kahne, was placed on probation for the remainder of the season for the two incidents. Waltrip was fined $10,000 and docked 25 points for apparently using an obscene gesture, but Waltrip and DEI contested the fine with NASCAR and it was overturned. Following that incident, NASCAR waved the red flag to stop the field and clean the track, but also warned all teams and crew chiefs to restrain themselves from further retributive incidents.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Sylvania 300
In a side note to this incident, Gordon put the helmet up for auction on eBay for the benefit of his race team's sponsor Harrah's relief efforts of Hurricane Katrina, and Waltrip signed the helmet as well. At one point, bidding was stopped at $10 million (US) because the bidding was getting out of hand. When the auction reopened, internet gambling site Goldenpalace.com won the bidding, paying $51,100 (US).


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Sylvania 300
Failed to qualify: Carl Long (#00), Morgan Shepherd (#89), Stanton Barrett (#95), Mike Garvey (#66), Tony Raines (#37), Kirk Shelmerdine (#27)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, MBNA NASCAR RacePoints 400
The MBNA NASCAR RacePoints 400 was held on September 25 at Dover International Speedway. Ryan Newman sat on the pole and won the Busch Series race the day before. Several Chase for the Cup contenders had difficulties with tire problems that caused them to finish poorly, including Matt Kenseth (35th), Greg Biffle (13th), and Kurt Busch (23rd), who led the most laps in the race. Jimmie Johnson battled his teammate Kyle Busch at the end of the race, but Johnson was able to hold on to win. With the win, Johnson moved into the lead in the Chase for the Nextel Cup.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, MBNA NASCAR RacePoints 400
The race was extended by four laps because of the green-white-checkered finish rule.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, MBNA NASCAR RacePoints 400
Failed to qualify: Morgan Shepherd (#89), Hermie Sadler (#92), Ryan McGlynn (#08), Joey McCarthy (#34)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, UAW Ford 500
The UAW Ford 500 was held on October 2 at Talladega Superspeedway. The race was peppered by some early wrecks at this restrictor-plate race. On lap 19, Jimmie Johnson spun Elliott Sadler which caused a large wreck that also ended the day for Mark Martin, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Michael Waltrip, who was sent flipping twice across the track. On lap 66, Ryan Newman spun Casey Mears, leading to a 10-car accident that also took out Jeff Burton, Greg Biffle, and sent Scott Riggs tumbling end over end.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, UAW Ford 500
The leaders battled at the end of the race, but after Ken Schrader got a flat tire and brought out the yellow on lap 185 of 188, Dale Jarrett took the checkered in a race that was extended by 2 laps due to the green-white-checkered finish rule but ended before the end of the final lap due to the caution coming out for an accident by Kyle Petty.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, UAW Ford 500
Also, parts of the movie Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby were filmed during this race.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, UAW Ford 500
Failed to qualify: Bobby Hamilton Jr. (#32), Johnny Sauter (#09), Morgan Shepherd (#89)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, UAW Ford 500
Note: Although Hamilton Jr. had failed to qualify his PPI Motorsports Chevrolet, his team bought the No. 92 Front Row Motorsports entry that was to be driven by Mike Skinner and put Hamilton in the car. Skinner's team bought the No. 34 Mach One Racing entry that Hermie Sadler had qualified. Skinner drove the car, leaving Sadler without a ride.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Banquet 400
The Banquet 400 was held on October 9 at Kansas Speedway. Matt Kenseth sat on the pole. Mark Martin got his first victory of the season as Roush Racing cars finished 1–2–3. Chase for the Nextel Cup drivers finished in the top seven positions. The race also marked the Nextel Cup debut for Denny Hamlin, who finished 32nd.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Banquet 400
Failed to qualify: Robby Gordon (#7), Wayne Anderson (#61), Tony Raines (#37), Carl Long (#00), Greg Sacks (#13), Eric McClure (#34)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, UAW-GM Quality 500
The race held on October 15 at Lowe's Motor Speedway was delayed by the finish of the Southern California-Notre Dame college football game which was being broadcast on NBC by forty-five minutes and ended after midnight (EDT) because of the green-white-checkered finish rule. The race was marred by multiple tire problems, similar to the 2005 United States Grand Prix where tires seemed to "self-destruct" on their own. This was caused by a recent levigation of the track and Goodyear failing to bring an adequate tire to the track.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, UAW-GM Quality 500
Even with drivers driving at 75% speed, tires continued to explode due to excessive heat in the right-front tire. Not even series point leader and eventual champion Tony Stewart was exempt. At one point, NASCAR even considered calling the race, although they ended up throwing competition caution flags instead. When the smoke cleared, Jimmie Johnson won his fourth straight points-paying race at Lowe's and surged into a tie with Tony Stewart for the top of the standings. Stewart, who has five wins, holds the tie-breaker and retained the lead, finishing 25th. The top three finishers were involved in the 2005 Chase for the NEXTEL Cup.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, UAW-GM Quality 500
Failed to qualify: Boris Said (#36), Carl Long (#00), Jimmy Spencer (#50), Mike Garvey (#37), P. J. Jones (#92), Stanton Barrett (#95)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Subway 500
The Subway 500 was held on October 23 at Martinsville Speedway. Tony Stewart led the most laps, but Hendrick Motorsports driver Jeff Gordon had the emotional victory, winning almost a year after the tragic plane crash that took the lives of all ten on board, including several members of the Hendrick family.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Subway 500
Failed to qualify: Chad Chaffin (#92), Joey McCarthy (#34), Carl Long (#00), Mike Garvey (#75), Morgan Shepherd (#89), Wayne Anderson (#61)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500
The Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 was held October 30 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500
Failed to qualify: J. J. Yeley (#80), Boris Said, (#36) Bobby Hamilton Jr. (#32), Johnny Sauter (#09), Robby Gordon (#7), Stuart Kirby (#51), Mike Wallace (#4), Jimmy Spencer (#50), Mike Garvey (#75), Morgan Shepherd (#89), Shane Hall (#96)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Dickies 500
The inaugural Dickies 500 was held November 6 at Texas Motor Speedway. Carl Edwards won the race – his second in a row – leading a one-two-three finish for Roush Racing. Edwards became the tenth different winner in the races held at "The Great American Speedway."


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Dickies 500
Failed to qualify: Reed Sorenson (#39), Stuart Kirby (#51), P. J. Jones (#92), Johnny Sauter (#09), Robby Gordon (#7), Carl Long (#00)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Checker Auto Parts 500
The Checker Auto Parts 500 was held November 13 at Phoenix International Raceway. Denny Hamlin, who hadn't competed in a full season in NEXTEL Cup at the time, won the pole. The race was surrounded by controversy when defending champion Kurt Busch was cited for reckless driving and was reported by a cop to have "had the whiff of alcohol", although he was below the legal limit of .008 in Arizona when it was discovered Kurt Busch actually had .0018 in alcohol. Due to his actions, he was suspended by Roush Racing for the rest of the season, and Kenny Wallace took the wheel of the 97 car. Ironically, his brother Kyle won the race, and in victory lane, he criticized the media for their handling of the case.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Checker Auto Parts 500
Failed to qualify: Brandon Ash (#02), Bryan Reffner (#51), Mike Wallace (#4), Kevin Lepage (#66), Derrike Cope (#00), P. J. Jones (#92), Morgan Shepherd (#89)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Ford 400
The Ford 400 was held November 20 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Carl Edwards won the pole and was part of a 1–2–3–4 finish for Roush Racing. Meanwhile, Edwards, Greg Biffle, Tony Stewart, and Jimmie Johnson each had a mathematical chance to win the championship. However, Johnson crashed out at Lap 127 with a blown tire in Turn Three. Despite the fact that Edwards and Biffle finished upfront while Stewart finished 15th, Stewart still clinched the championship. The race was also the last for Rusty Wallace; he retired afterward, having competed in NASCAR Cup racing for 25 years. He finished his career-ending season with 8th-place points finish. He would finish his career with 55 wins, 36 poles, 202 top 5s, 349 top 10s, and 1 Cup Series Championship, being back in 1989.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Ford 400
Failed to qualify: Chad Chaffin (#92), Mike Garvey (#51), Derrike Cope (#00), Morgan Shepherd (#89), Carl Long (#80)


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Full Drivers' Championship
Bold - Pole position awarded by time. Italics - Pole position set by owner's points standings. * – Most laps led.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Full Drivers' Championship
† – Kenny Wallace replaced Kurt Busch for the race after Busch was suspended by Roush Racing for the remainder of the season.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Full Drivers' Championship
‡ – Hermie Sadler originally qualified for the race but was replaced by Mike Skinner.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Full Drivers' Championship
₪ – Mike Wallace qualified for the race, but was replaced by P. J. Jones.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Full Drivers' Championship
¶ – David Stremme originally replaced Sterling Marlin, who had left the track to mourn the death of his father Coo Coo Marlin, but was replaced by Scott Pruett for the race after Pruett originally failed to qualify in another Chip Ganassi Racing entry.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Full Drivers' Championship
¥ – Chad Chaffin qualified for the race, but was replaced by Bobby Hamilton Jr.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Full Drivers' Championship
∞ – Bobby Gerhart qualified for Carl Edwards, who was running the Busch Series race at Pikes Peak International Raceway.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Rookie of the year
The 2005 Rookie of the Year battle in NEXTEL Cup was pretty much decided halfway into the season. Twenty-year-old Kyle Busch became a phenomenon by winning twice and breaking the record for the youngest driver to win at NASCAR's premier level. Runner-up Travis Kvapil had a modest season, qualifying for every race, but only finishing in the top-ten twice. After that, the field was quite slim, as only Mike Garvey and Stanton Barrett ran more than seven races during the year.


2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Rookie of the year
The only other declaree, Eric McClure, had resigned from his No. 73 Raabe Racing Enterprises ride after the season's third race. And while he had run too many races in 2004 to declare for the ROTY award for 2005, Carl Edwards became the most popular first-year driver – winning four races.


2005 NASDAQ-100 Open
The 2005 Miami Masters (also known as the NASDAQ-100 Open for sponsorship reasons) was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 21st edition of this tournament, and was part of the ATP Masters Series of the 2005 ATP Tour, and of the Tier I Series of the 2005 WTA Tour. Both the men's and the women's events took place at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne, Florida, United States, from March 21 through April 3, 2005.


2005 NASDAQ-100 Open, Finals, Men's singles
Roger Federer defeated  Rafael Nadal, 2–6, 6–7(4–7), 7–6(7–5), 6–3, 6–1


2005 NASDAQ-100 Open, Finals, Men's doubles
Jonas Björkman &  Max Mirnyi defeated  Wayne Black &  Kevin Ullyett, 6–1, 6–2


2005 NASDAQ-100 Open, Finals, Women's doubles
Svetlana Kuznetsova &  Alicia Molik defeated  Lisa Raymond &  Rennae Stubbs, 7–5, 6–7(5–7), 6–2


2005 NASDAQ-100 Open – Men's Doubles
Wayne Black and Kevin Ullyett were the defending champions, but lost in the final this year..


2005 NASDAQ-100 Open – Men's Doubles
Jonas Björkman and Max Mirnyi won the title, defeating Black and Ullyett 6–1, 6–2 in the final.


2005 NASDAQ-100 Open – Men's Singles
Roger Federer defeated Rafael Nadal 2–6, 6–7(4–7), 7–6(7–5), 6–3, 6–1 in the final to win the Men's Singles title at the 2005 Miami Open. It was the first of 24 tournament-final matches between the pair.


2005 NASDAQ-100 Open – Men's Singles
Andy Roddick was the defending champion, but retired from his second round match due to a wrist injury.


2005 NASDAQ-100 Open – Men's Singles, Seeds
All thirty-two seeds received a bye to the second round.


2005 NASDAQ-100 Open – Women's Doubles
Nadia Petrova and Meghann Shaughnessy were the defending champions, but lost in quarterfinals to Lisa Raymond and Rennae Stubbs.


2005 NASDAQ-100 Open – Women's Doubles
Svetlana Kuznetsova and Alicia Molik won the title, defeating Raymond and Stubbs 7–5, 6–7(5–7), 6–2 in the final. It was the 12th doubles title for Kuznetsova and the 6th doubles title for Molik in their respective careers.


2005 NASDAQ-100 Open – Women's Singles
Serena Williams was the three-time defending champion, but lost in the quarterfinals to her elder sister Venus.


2005 NASDAQ-100 Open – Women's Singles
Unseeded & former World No. 1 Kim Clijsters of Belgium won the title, didn't lose a set during entire tournament, over Russian second-seeded teenager Maria Sharapova. Clijsters became the second woman ever to achieve the Sunshine Double, only after Steffi Graf.


2005 NATO Headquarters summit
The 2005 NATO Headquarters summit was a NATO summit held in the NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium on 22 February 2005. During this summit, NATO leaders reaffirmed their support for building stability in the Balkans, Afghanistan and Iraq, and commit to strengthening the partnership between NATO and the European Union.


2005 NB56
2005 NB56, also written as 2005 NB56, is a near-Earth asteroid of the Apollo group. In 2009, research physicist Edward Drobyshevski and colleagues have suggested that 2005 NB56 could be a possible source of the meteoroid that caused the Tunguska event on 30 June 1908. It has been also suspected to be a dormant comet.


2005 NB56, Possible source of the Tunguska event bolide
One study "suggests that a chunk of a comet caused the 5-10 megaton fireball, bouncing off the atmosphere and back into orbit around the sun."


2005 NB56, Possible source of the Tunguska event bolide
This object made a close approach to Earth when it was discovered in 2005 and will do so again in 2045. This object has a poorly known orbit and was only observed over an observation arc of 17 days, not sufficient to predict its position in 1908 with sufficient accuracy.


2005 NBA All-Star Game
The 2005 NBA All-Star Game was an exhibition basketball game which was played on February 20, 2005, at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, home of the Denver Nuggets. This game was the 54th edition of the North American National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game and was played during the 2004–05 NBA season.


2005 NBA All-Star Game
For the second time in the last six years, the East defeated the West 125–115, with Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers named the Most Valuable Player. Iverson scored 15 points, handed out 10 assists, and had 5 steals. Ray Allen led the West with 17, and 5-for-11 from three-point range.


2005 NBA All-Star Game, All-Star Game, Coaches
The coaches for the All-Star game were the head coaches who led the teams with the best winning percentages in their conference through the games of February 6, 2005. The coach for the Western Conference team was San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich. The Spurs had a 41–12 record on February 20. The coach for the Eastern Conference team was Miami Heat head coach Stan Van Gundy. The Heat had a 40–14 record on February 20.


2005 NBA All-Star Game, All-Star Game, Players
The rosters for the All-Star Game were chosen in two ways. The starters were chosen via a fan ballot. Two guards, two forwards and one center who received the highest vote were named the All-Star starters. The reserves were chosen by votes among the NBA head coaches in their respective conferences. The coaches were not permitted to vote for their own players. The reserves consist of two guards, two forwards, one center and two players regardless of position. If a player is unable to participate due to injury, the commissioner will select a replacement.


2005 NBA All-Star Game, All-Star Game, Players
The 2005 NBA All-Star introduced international players who became superstars. Amongst the players selected were: Žydrūnas Ilgauskas (Lithuania), Manu Ginóbili (Argentina), Steve Nash (Canada), Dirk Nowitzki (Germany) along with voted-starters Tim Duncan (U.S. Virgin Islands) and Yao Ming (China). This game tied the 2003 and 2004 All-Star Game record for the most international All-Stars in one year.


2005 NBA All-Star Game, All-Star Game, Players
Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets led the ballots with 2,558,578 votes, which earned him a starting position in the Western Conference team for the third year in a row. Tracy McGrady, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, and Duncan completed the Western Conference starting positions. This was also the same starting line-up as the previous year, with the exception that McGrady started for the East. The Western Conference reserves included three first-time selections, Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs, Amar'e Stoudemire of the Phoenix Suns, and Rashard Lewis of the Seattle SuperSonics. The team was rounded out by Nash, Nowitzki, Ray Allen, and Shawn Marion. The Phoenix Suns had three representations at the All-Star Game (Marion, Stoudemire, Nash), while two other teams, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs, had two representations with McGrady/Yao, and Duncan/Ginobili.


2005 NBA All-Star Game, All-Star Game, Players
After being traded to the Eastern Conference's Miami Heat, Shaquille O'Neal led the East ballots with 2,488,089 votes. This would be O'Neal's twelfth appearance as an All-Star. Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, LeBron James, and Grant Hill completed the Eastern Conference starting position. This was James' first All-Star appearance. The Eastern Conference reserves included three first-time selections, Dwyane Wade, Gilbert Arenas, and Antawn Jamison. Ilgauskas, Ben Wallace, Jermaine O'Neal, and Paul Pierce rounded out the team. Three teams, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Washington Wizards, had two representations at the All-Star Game with James/Ilgauskas, O'Neal/Wade, and Arenas/Jamison.


2005 NBA Development League draft
The 2005 NBA Development League Draft was the fifth annual draft by the NBA Development League. It was held on November 3, 2005.


2005 NBA Finals
The 2005 NBA Finals was the championship round of the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s 2004–05 season, and the culmination of the season's playoffs. The Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs played the Eastern Conference champion Detroit Pistons for the title, with the Spurs holding home court advantage and the Pistons as defending champions. The series was played under a best-of-seven format. (Unlike the previous three rounds, the team with home court advantage hosted games one, two, six, and seven if all were necessary). It also marked the Pistons' first NBA Finals loss since 1988.