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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1997

Page

18

Benson's rain luck helps He down at Michigan speedway pole

Johnny Benson prayed for rain to spare his car from practice damage at Michigan Speedway. Rain canceled morning sessions, allowing Benson to stay with his backup Pontiac Grand Prix and still claim a surprising pole ahead of Jeff Gordon, who qualified 17th.

Brooklyn Mich Johnny Benson Benson Michigan Speedway Grand Rapids

Sadlers to race as team for Diamond Ridge Motorsports

BROOKLYN Michigan The Sadler brothers will drive for Diamond Ridge Motorsports as teammates on the Busch Grand National circuit next season. Mermie will pilot a second Diamond Ridge car in the Grand National series. Elliott is already driving for Diamond Ridge this season.

Brooklyn Mich Sadler Brothers Diamond Ridge Motorsports Mermie Diamond Ridge Elliott

Racing notes point to midseason drama and anniversaries

Hermie Sadler holds two wins and two poles in five years on the circuit. Elliott Sadler marks his first Diamond Ridge anniversary this weekend with three wins and four poles in 21 starts. Jeff Gordon tests at Darlington Tuesday to Thursday as the team targets the August 31 Southern 500 and a $1 million bonus. Ken Schrader’s No 33 team enjoys good karma this weekend as Harry Gant’s five year old Michigan victory looms. Leo Jackson era owner Leo Jackson’s team is now led by Andy Petree who celebrated his 39th birthday.

Hermie Sadler Elliott Sadler Diamond Ridge Jeff Gordon Darlington Raceway Gordon Ken Schrader Michigan Harry Gant Andy Petree Leo Jackson Petree

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