NASCAR to adopt playoff style finish for Nextel Cup
NASCAR plans a season ending playoff format with top 10 after 26 races eligible for title. The final 10 races will feature only those contenders with a possible seed and a revised points system will award more for race wins. The change aims to boost drama and sustain fall interest amid NFL competition.
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Final stretch sets NASCAR points title race
After 26 races the top drivers race among themselves for the title. The final 10 events list Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire and nine more including Dover Talladega Charlotte Martinsville Atlanta Phoenix Darlington and Homestead-Miami with the Ford 400 finale.
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Penske signs on as driver for No. 77 team in Nextel Cup
Mark Wallace and Mark Harrah relinquished ownership of Jasper Motorsports to form a Penske partnership. Brendan Gaughan joins as driver with Kodak as sponsor as the team aims for Rookie of the Year in 2004. Jasper Engines remains an associate sponsor as Wallace takes a secure role with the new setup.
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Clanton eyes truck ride in Craftsman Truck Series
Busch Series rookie Joey Clanton, who split with his team midseason, is nearing a deal to drive a Chevrolet in the Craftsman Truck Series. He seeks a team where his racing experience and engineering training can tune the truck for each race and wants some Busch starts as well.
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NASCAR Rule Changes Increase Speed Qualifiers and Tests
NASCAR increases qualifying by speed to 38 drivers with five provisional spots for regulars, keeping one past champion spot. Provisionals capped at 10 per team across eight. Private test days rise for Nextel Cup Busch teams to 14 days, rookies to 19, Craftsman trucks gain two extra days.
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Lester signs with Toyota and Bill Davis Racing
Bill Lester joins No. 22 Toyota at Bill Davis Racing after Dodge cuts funding for its diversity program. Lester, the only black driver in NASCAR's top three divisions, aims to leverage Toyota’s backing and an experienced Busch and Nextel Cup team to build a strong Daytona run.
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