The 2002 Hardee's 250 was a Busch Series event held at Richmond International Raceway on May 3, 2002. Bobby Hamilton, Jr appeared to be on his way to his first career victory, but an engine issue knocked him out late. Jason Keller won his third event of the year as a result, and now held a 34-point championship lead on 18th-place finisher Jack Sprague. Stats