Labonte faces New England 300 with slim margin for error
NASCAR leader Bobby Labonte carries a 52 point advantage over Dale Earnhardt with no wins since February at Rockingham. He eyes Loudon improvement after 17 races and a crash last year altered his title pursuit. Sarah Fisher shines in IRL Kentucky test as Jeff Green dominates Busch Grand National.
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Bobby Labonte
Dale Earnhardt
Rockingham
N.C
New England
Loudon
Labonte
Dale Jarrett
Jarrett
Mark Martin
Las Vegas
Sarah Smile
Sarah Fisher
Fisher
Kentucky Speedway
IRL
Kentucky
Sam Hornish Jr
Jeff Green
Todd Bodine
Green
Drivers seek changes after Loudon tragedy continues
In Loudon New Hampshire drivers mourn Kenny Irwin and Adam Petty two NASCAR deaths. Dale Jarrett calls for action while debates over throttle sticking soft barriers and track safety intensify. NASCAR officials search for causes as teams plan next race amid renewed push for safeguards.
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Loudon
Kenny Irwin
New Hampshire International Speedway
Dale Jarrett
Irwin
Adam Petty
Jarrett
Mark Martin
Ward Burton
Martinsville
Burton
Kevin Triplett
Nascar
Speedway
Fred Neergaard
Rusty Wallace
Richmond
Wallace
Consid
Sabates
Kyle Petty
Kyle
Adam
Lucky Felix
Reva
Chicago
Fred Nation
Sabates Family Sees Blow After Irwin Death
Felix Sabates discusses the death of Kenny Irwin, his driver for Team Sabco, after a fatal New Hampshire International Speedway crash. Sabates recalls Irwin's shy start, his vibrant personality, and the shock of losing a talented young racer. The report captures Sabates, NASCAR officials, and related reactions.
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Charlotte
N.C
Felix Sabates
Nascar
Gary Nelson
New Hampshire International Speedway
Sabates
Nelson
Kenny Irwin
Mooresville
NASCAR Winston Cup lineup for New Hampshire 300 poles
NASCAR Winston Cup lineup for New Hampshire International Speedway lists drivers with car numbers, makes, and speeds in mph. Notable names include Wallace, Martin, Burton, Gordon, Earnhardt, Labonte, Kenseth, Mayfield, and Gordon among others in qualifying positions with speeds ranging around 120 to 134 mph.
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Loudon
New Hampshire International Speedway
Fusty Wallace
Ford
John Andre
Pontiac
Mark Martin
Jeff Burton
Icky Craven
Chevrolet
Tony Stewart
Ken Schrader
Pomac
Jeff Gordon
Jery Nadeau
Dale Tare
Rick Mast
Ward Burton
Brett Bodine
Roky Fudd
Bil Elliot
Jeremy Mayle
Geoffey Bodine
Jimmy Spencer
Kenny Wallace
Cheviot
Bobby Labonte
Robert Pressley
Matt Kenseth
Stove Park
Chevelt
Eliot Sadler
Chad Lite
Scott Pruett
Bobby Hamiton
Stering Marin
Johnny Benson
Provisional
Michael Waltrip
Chevolet
Provision
Busch earns Craftsman Truck win in New England 200
Rookie Kurt Busch wins the NASCAR Craftsman Truck series New England 200 at Loudon driving Fords. He holds off Mike Wallace on a final restart for his second win in as many races. Wallace finishes second as Tolsma and Biffle end up third and fourth. Houston places fifth as the race extends to 204 laps due to a prior caution.
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Loudon
Kurt Busch
Busch
Mike Wallace
Wallace
Randy Tolsma
Greg Biffle
Tolsma
Dodge
Biffle
Ford
Andy Houston
Chevrolet
Dekker wins Tour de France eighth stage in Varied Weather
Dutchman Erik Dekker pulled clear of a 17 rider group to win the eighth stage from Limoges to Villeneuve sur Lot in 4 hours 22 minutes 14 seconds. Lance Armstrong stayed with the main pack more than six minutes behind as preparations began for the mountain stages. Xavier Jan of France finished second and Jose Vicente Garcia Acosta of Spain third as Agnolutto won the prior stage amid rain.
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Villeneuve-Sur-Lot
France
Erik Dekker
Lance Armstrong
Dekker
Limoges
Villeneuve-sur- Lot
Xavier Jan
Jose Vicente Garcia-Acosta
Spain
Christophe Agnolutto
Agnolutto
Jacky Durand
Agnolotto
Germany
Marcel Wust
Erik Zabel
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Watkins Glen
Jimmie Johnson
Johnson
Kenny
Nace
Rutsy Wallace
New Hampshire
Felix
Mr. Sabates
Accirwin Dent
Mike Helton
Sabeo
I Lineup
Dutchman Dekker
Jociated Press
Armstrong
Tours
Miguel Indurain
National Company
Aiken
Mgr
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