Dale Jarrett wins pole as Earnhardt nearly takes Daytona top spot
Two time defending series champion Dale Jarrett lands his first Daytona pole with a near perfect run. Dale Earnhardt finishes outside row two, 0.011 seconds behind, after a late start in the qualifying session. Jarrett credits his crew and Yates engine shop for the strong showing as he aims for a first outing win with his new team. Earnhardt notes cooler conditions helped his late push for the pole.
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Daytona 500 Qualifying Shows Fast New Monte Carlo Debut
Chevrolet Monte Carlo debuts strong in first-day Daytona 500 qualifying with six top ten spots and five in the top ten. Sterling Marlin, the defending Daytona winner, runs solidly in third as wind fades and speeds climb.
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Earnhardt Favored In Busch Clash At Daytona
Dale Earnhardt enters the Busch Clash as the presumptive favorite for the $340000 event in Daytona Beach. The seven time champion has won five of the eight past clashes he entered and leads a field that includes Jeff Gordon Geoff Bodine and Bill Elliott among others in the 17th running of the made for TV race.
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Johnson hit with big fine in Daytona 500 NASCAR ruling
Team owner Junior Johnson was fined 45000 for an alleged engine modification on car No. 11 at Daytona. Crew chief Mike Beam fined 100 and placed on probation. Brett Bodine to drive after Nissan? No, Bodine was added to the team.
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Holy Bull Injured In Belmont Stakes, Cigar Prevails
Holy Bull suffered a possible ligament strain below the left front ankle and tendon strain after a stumble in the Belmont Stakes. Trainer Bill Mott called the injury a terrible blow, as Cigar won by a length and a half over Primitive Hall with Bonus Money third in 1:49 3-5 on a fast track.
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Wallenda Displaces Palate In Gulfstream Handicap
Hallandale Florida Wallenda of Dogwood Stable failed to win the 100000 Down Handicap at Gulfstream Park after he bled from the lungs during the routine exam. Campbell said jockey Herb McCauley reported laboring breathing early and Wallenda carried on to finish. An upcoming Lasix race is planned with a Gulfstream Park Handicap on March 5 at stake.
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