Purvis Earns First Busch Grand National Victory in 22 Starts
Jeff Purvis won the Hardee’s 250 at Richmond after passing Joe Nemechek with seven laps left, securing his first career Busch Grand National win in 22 starts. Nemechek finished second, Mark Martin led early but faded after contact, and Purvis sought a sponsor as he celebrated at the winner’s circle despite a postrace detour.
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Richmond
Jeff Pu
Joe Nemeshek
Purvis
Victory Lane
James Finch
Phoenix Construction
Nemechek
David Green
Wallace
Freericksburg
Curtis Markham
Seaon
Jarrett Seen as Regular in Hickory After Daytona Fame
NASCAR star Dale Jarrett is treated as a normal resident in Hickory North Carolina after winning the Daytona 500. He and Kelley flew from Daytona Beach to Los Angeles for TV appearances, stayed in a Beverly Hills hotel presidential suite, and were back in Hickory amid little fanfare or local hustle.
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Dale Jarrett
Hickory
N.C
Jarrett
Daytona Beach
Fla
Los Angeles
Jay Leno
Kelley
Beverly Hills
ESPN
Jarretts
Hicko
Ricky Craven Emerges In Winston Cup Preview
Young driver Ricky Craven, 29, sits fourth in points heading into today's Pontiac 400 after finishing third behind Earnhardt and Jarrett. Craven, Rookie of the Year at multiple tracks and series, has climbed from backwater tracks to NASCAR's top level with maturity and strategic drive. Hedrick praises his intelligence, drive, and ambition as the team aims for pole positions and a top 15 in points this season.
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Richmond
Ricky Craven
Craven
Dale Earnhardt
Dale Jarrett
Ricky Rudd
Earnhardt
Jarrett
Alan Kulwicki
Alan
Maine
New Hampshire
New York
Larry Hedrick
Hedrick
Ricky
Charlie Pressley
Richmond Race Lineup and Results From Excitement 400
AP reports the Richmond International Raceway Pontiac Excitement 400 lineup with drivers names, hometowns, cars, and speeds led by Terry Labonte at 123.728 mph. Results include Hardee's Fried Chicken Challenge 250 Busch Grand National details with gaps, winners, earnings, laps, and penalties.
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Richmond
Richmond International Raceway
Terry Labonte
Corpus Christ
Tex
Chevrolet
Jett Gordon
Pittsboro
Ind
Bobby Hamiton
Nashville
Tenn
Pontiac
Ricky Craven
Newburgh
Maine
Chevrolt
Mark Martin
Bats
Bill Eliot
Dawservile
Ford
Dale Jarrett
Hickory
N.C
Darrell Waltrip
Franklin
Ken Schrader
Fenton
Rusty Wallace
St. Louis
Ted Musgrave
Wis
Sterling Martin
Columbia
Wally Dallenbach Jr
Basalt
Cole
Rick Mast
Rockbridge Baths
Geo
Jimmy Spencer
Berwick
Hut Stricklin
Calera
Ala
Dave Marcis
Wausau
Johnny Benson
Grand Rapids
Mich
Ricky Fudd
Chesapeake
Michael Wattrip
Owensboro
Kyle Petty
Rancheman
Bobby Labonte
Corpus
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Kelley Jarrett
Nascar
Jeff Gordon
Gordon
Hendrick Motorsports
Rockingham
Musgrave
Martin
Burton
Buddy Parrott
Shief
Eretter
Bill Elliott
Jerling Marlin
Ned McWherter
Martin Methodist College
Pulaski
Knight Ridder
Ready
al Robinson
Dover
del.) Downs
Larry Pearson
Greg Sacks
Dick Trickle
Phil Parsons
Joe Nemechek
Dunston
Hardee
Richmond International Flaceway
Jett Purvi
Clavie
Lakeland
Mike Wallace
Fredericks
Corpus Chin
Texas
Rodney Combs
Lost Creek
Glenn Allen Jr
Cincinnati
Elliott Sadler
Emporia
Doug Heveron
Liverpool
Shane Hall
Greenvile
S.C
Steve Grissom
Gadsden
Joe Bessey
Scarborough
Buckshot Jones
Monticello
Chad Litle
Spokane
Wash
Patty Morse
Jacksonville
Dennis Setzer
Newton
Mike Dion
Wetcome
Jeff Fuller
Auburn
Mass
Michael Waltrip
Johnny Rumley
Winston-Salem
Chuck Brown
Portland
Ore
Kevin LePage
Shelburne
Randy Porter
Greenville
3.C
Pete Orr
Miami
Batesville
Ark
Ord
Mike Laughlin Jr
Simpson SC
Jett Green
Mike McLaughlin
Waterloo
Jerry Nadeau
Danbury
Conn
Johnny Chapman
Denver
Hermie Sadier
D.green
LaJoie
Markham
B.labonte
T.bodine
Combs
T Labonte
Jeff Burton
Bil Eliott
Kenny Wallace
Wally Dallenbach
Tsuee
Rre
Cy Aera
Mary Bell
Mary Belly
Ust
Paris
Ferom
Pontiac -Gmc-Jeep-Eagle. Inc
Forma
Jerson
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