Earnhardt Breaks North Wilkesboro Qualifying Record
Dale Earnhardt, the Winston Cup points leader, set a track qualifying record at North Wilkesboro Speedway with 117.616 mph, besting the prior mark. He will start 21st after Friday speeds decided the top 20, while Brett Bodine nabbed the pole at 117.017 mph for the $640,000 Union 400 event. Darrell Waltrip, the active winner leader at Wilkesboro, starts 23rd as Earnhardt eyes another win in the short-track classic.
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First Union 400 NASCAR lineup released at North Wilkesboro
The Associated Press lists the starting lineup and Friday qualifying speeds for the First Union 400 at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Key drivers include Brett Bodine Jeff Gordon Dale Earnhardt and Darrell Waltrip with speeds from 113 to 117 mph.
Bodine Keeps Title Hopes Alive in Narrow Run
Geoff Bodine leads in every race this season though no win. His 13.11 miles led and 30 Bodine bonus points boost him to third in the Winston Cup standings ahead of the First Union 400 at North Wilkesboro. The Bud Moore team, with Donnie Wingo, emphasizes consistency as key to championship contention.
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Hensley Substitutes for Kulwicki at North Wilkesboro Race
Jimmy Hensley drives the Ford at North Wilkesboro in place of the late Alan Kulwicki, who died April 1 en route to Bristol. Hensley, filling in for Bill Elliott after testing for Junior Johnson, aims to honor Kulwicki as Darrell Waltrip leads poles and Jeff Gordon Labonte and Wallace contend in the Winston Cup rookie race.
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Johnson Not Retiring Despite Surgery Says He Feels Great
SNASCAR owner Junior Johnson, 60, underwent bypass surgery in March at Duke University Medical Center and says he feels as good as 20 years ago. He plans no retirement and denies selling his teams, noting his cars have 18 wins at North Wilkesboro and recent performance issues in Winston Cup.
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