The 1997 NASCAR Busch Series season began February 15 and ended November 9. Randy LaJoie of BACE Motorsports won the championship.
List of full-time teams at the start of 1997.
The Gargoyles 300 was held February 15 at Daytona International Speedway. Elliott Sadler won the pole.
Top ten results
The Goodwrench Service 200 was held February 22 at North Carolina Speedway. Mark Martin won the pole.
Top ten results
The Hardee's Fried Chicken 250 was held March 1 at Richmond International Raceway. Randy LaJoie won the pole.
Top ten results
The Stihl Outdoor Power Tools 300 was held March 8 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Tim Bender won the pole.
Top ten results
The inaugural Las Vegas 300 was held March 16 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Jeff Green won the pole.
Top ten results
The Diamond Hill Plywood 200 was held March 22 at Darlington Raceway. Elliott Sadler won the pole.