Winston Cup and Busch Grand National Race Notables
Notable notes include the Brickyard 400 six time holder with Gordon and Jarrett each owning two wins. Details cover CarQuest Auto Parts 200 at Gateway International Raceway Madison Illinois a 240 lap 300 mile race defending champion Dale Earnhardt Jr and speed records 132.423 mph and 104.566 mph. Also Powerstroke 200 at Indianapolis Raceway Park Clermont Indiana 200 laps 137.2 miles defending Greg Biffle with qualifying 111.133 mph and race record 88.704 mph Mike Skinner noted as the only multi winner at IRP with early pole wins.
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NASCAR Weekly Rankings Reflect Shuffled Standings and Surprises
The NASCAR This Week list shows Bobby Labonte leading with a mixed set of challengers. Dale Earnhardt Tony Stewart and Jimmie Gordon appear among the top names as drivers like Ward Burton Matt Kenseth and Mark Martin contend for position while others face setbacks and questions about engines and poles.
Wallace takes Pennsylvania 500 for second win of season
Rusty Wallace earns his second victory, topping Jeff Burton and Jeff Gordon at Pocono after Mayfield’s flat tire on the final lap. Jeff Green wins NAPA Autocare 250 at Fountain, while Greg Biffle clinches his fifth Michigan Truck race win, widening lead in standings.
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Mayfield
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Fountain
Colo
Jeff Green
Brother David
Brooklin, Mich
Greg Biffle
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Biffle
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Roush Racing
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Michigan State University
Petty
Kenny Irwin
Kenny Wallace
Gordon, Bliss collide at Pennsylvania 500
Jeff Gordon finished in a trim after minor sheet-metal damage from a bump with rookie Mike Bliss. Gordon said Bliss drifted up the track and he went underneath, while Bliss claimed Gordon bumped him in the left rear while attempting a move on another car.
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Gordon
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Nascar
Monte Dutton
Bliss Eyes Second Half Push For Eel River Racing
NASCAR This Week profiles Mike Bliss a former Craftsman Truck Series winner now rookie in Winston Cup with Eel River Racing. The Milwaukie Oregon native 35 has 16 starts no wins poles or top fives in Cup and seeks better setups and familiarity after a season of hard-earned learning and progress.
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United States Auto Club
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Birmingham
Jarrett Climbs to Second in Winston Cup Standings
Defending champion Dale Jarrett moves up to second in the Winston Cup point standings after a strong showing, while Bill Elliott slips to 32nd in Sunday's Pennsylvania 500.
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Dale Jarrett
Bill Elliott
Ree
Yarborough Wins 1984 Winston 500 After 75 Lead Changes
In the 1984 Winston 500 at Talladega Alabama Cale Yarborough won by two car lengths over Harry Gant after a record 75 official lead changes among 13 leaders with multiple lead swaps per lap.
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Talladega Superspeedway
Alabama
Cale Yarborough
Harry Gant
Benson Schrader join MB2 Pontiacs in NASCAR switch
NASCAR moves expand as Johnny Benson joins MB2 No.10 Pontiac to team with Ken Schrader in No.36 Pontiac. Beverley sells Tyler Jet Motorsports to MB2 owners Nelson Bowers Tom Beard and Read Morton. He says the move serves life lessons from his air business and that he is taking a break from racing.
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Tyler Jet Motorsports
Nascar
Johnny Benson
Beverley
Ken Schrader
Georgia
Nelson Bowers
Tom Beard
Read Morton
Tyler
Texas
Letters From Our Readers Clarify NASCAR earnings questions
Dear NASCAR This Week explains how Ray Bostos Rookie of the Year and prize money are allocated. It details Winners Circle bonuses and contingency awards tied to sponsor decals, noting why seventh or eighth place can surpass fifth in earnings and that missing decals reduce purse shares. Also discusses limits on compiling top five feature wins across diverse tracks.
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Raybestos
Trickle
John Topolksy
Mather
Wallace seeks fan names for unnamed Pocono winning Taurus
After his victory at Pocono Raceway, Rusty Wallace asked fans to submit car name ideas. He handed details to his PR rep Tom Roberts and provided mailing, phone, fax, and email contact options.
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Pocono Raceway
Wallace
Tom Roberts
Roberts
Taylor St
Guntersville
Tuprix.netcom.com
Wallace wins after two tire stop proves crew’s steadiness
At Pocono on June 19 Rusty Wallace faced a tough race. This time his pit crew and crew chief Robin Pemberton chose two tire changes, contrasting a previous error when four tires were changed. Wallace benefited as teammate Jeremy Mayfield faltered with a flat tire, showing that fortunes even out.
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Pocono
Rusty Wallace
Wallace
Robin Pemberton
Jeremy Mayfield
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