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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1997
Page
14
Nemechek, off pole position, led 41 laps after lap one and overtook on lap 132 after the sixth caution. He pulled away to win as Lepage pressed for second, with Martin finishing third in a Ford and Jimmy Spencer fourth in a Chevrolet.
After Gordon's win and a NASCAR rule tweak to boost handling for the Thunderbirds, Ford teams push for closer scrutiny of his cars. Gordon, 25, has 23 wins and 11.5 million in earnings, while Labonte leads the standings with nine top tens. Martin warns Charlotte will test rivals.
AP notes the CarQuest Auto Parts 300 in Concord featuring many drivers and finishes. Listed are finishers with car brands and prize money along with several mechanical issues and DNFs including engines, overheating, wrecks, and brakes affecting positions.
The entry list for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway shows Jett Gordon of Pittsboro Indiana and Ray Craven of Newburgh Indiana among a field of NASCAR drivers. Notable names include Terry Labonte, Ricky Rudd, Rusty Wallace, Michael Waltrip, and Ward Burton with various car makes and speeds listed, plus several provisional starters.
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