IROC XXIV
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IROC XXIV was the twenty-fourth season of the International Race of Champions, which started on February 18, 2000. The series used identically prepared Pontiac Firebird Trans Am race cars, and contested races at Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, Michigan International Speedway, and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Dale Earnhardt won $225,000 and his second consecutive championship, and his fourth and final overall.
The roster of drivers and final points standings were as follows:
| Position | Driver | Points | Winnings | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dale Earnhardt | 74 | $225,000 | NASCAR Winston Cup |
| 2 | Mark Martin | 71 | $100,000 | NASCAR Winston Cup |
| 3 | Tony Stewart | 57 | $60,000 | NASCAR Winston Cup |
| 4 | Bobby Labonte | 52 | $50,000 | NASCAR Winston Cup |
| 5 | Eddie Cheever | 46 | $45,000 | Indy Racing League |
| 6 | Jeff Gordon | 37 | $40,000 | NASCAR Winston Cup |
| 7 | Jeff Burton | 35 | $40,000 | NASCAR Winston Cup |
| 8 | Rusty Wallace | 31 | $40,000 | NASCAR Winston Cup |
| 9 | Dale Jarrett | 31 | $40,000 | NASCAR Winston Cup |
| 10 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | 29 | $40,000 | NASCAR Winston Cup |
| 11 | Greg Ray | 23 | $40,000 | Indy Racing League |
| 12 | Mark Dismore | 15 | $40,000 | Indy Racing League |
Race results
Daytona International Speedway, Race One
- Dale Earnhardt
- Tony Stewart
- Jeff Burton
- Mark Martin
- Dale Earnhardt Jr.
- Rusty Wallace
- Bobby Labonte
- Dale Jarrett
- Greg Ray
- Jeff Gordon
- Eddie Cheever
- Mark Dismore
- This would be Dale Earnhardt's 34th and final victory at Daytona, the most of any auto racing driver in the track's history.