Waltrip Seeks Daytona Repeat After 1989 Win
Darrell Waltrip, the 1989 Daytona 500 champion, heads into the 1990 season as a top contender at Daytona International Speedway. The Franklin, Tennessee driver, now 43, earned his crown by risking fuel strategy in the final 125 miles and returns with Lamina cars at Daytona, hoping to win the pole and defend his title amid renewed confidence.
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Wood Brothers Struggle With Decline In NASCAR Era
The Wood Brothers racing team, pioneers of the modern pit stop, have suffered hard times in recent years. Founded in 1953 by Glen and Leonard Wend, run with Glen’s sons Eddie and Len, they have 94 NASCAR Winston Cup victories, but only nine in the 1980s and four since 1981. They open the 1990 season February 18 at Daytona 500 with Neil Bennett driving for the second straight year, Bennett being the team’s third winningest driver in recent years.
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Schrader Captures Daytona 500 Pole Amid Windy Qualifying
Ken Schrader earned the pole for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway with a 196.515 mph lap, edging out Dale Earnhardt and securing front row dominance as the 42-car field shapes the race lineup. He noted gusty winds affected practice and qualifying while Lions Chevrolet led the field.
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