Gordon eyeing top 10 at North Wilkesboro race
Jeff Gordon seeks a top 10 in the Tyson Holly Farms 400 at North Wilkesboro as he leads the Winston Cup standings by 81 points over Terry Labonte. Ray Evernham targets a top five, Gordon hopes to extend his title bid amid a season with three wins and nine overall. The race could mark the last Winston Cup visit to the 0.625 mile track.
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Last Winston Cup race at North Wilkesboro ends era
Drivers bid farewell as Tyson Holly Farms 400 closes North Wilkesboro Speedway. The 400 lap race decides standing in a pivotal season finale, with Dale Jarrett seeking victory at a home track, and Dale Earnhardt needing a strong finish to keep title hopes alive amid rival Jeff Gordon’s lead. The track’s historical ascent from rough beginnings to major leagues marks a storied sendoff.
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Martin wins second Truck race at North Wilkesboro
Mark Martin, in only his second NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, won the Lowe's 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, beating Jack Sprague by 0.78 seconds. Mike Skinner finished ninth as Ron Hornaday Jr. fell to 22nd after a late penalty, widening Skinner’s and Hornaday’s chase for the points lead.
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CART rivalry looms as Indy 500 may race on Memorial Day
Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Tony George says CART may run a rival 500-mile race over Memorial Day weekend, possibly in Homestead Florida, while Indy 500 preparations continue. He notes engine rule changes will bring louder normally aspirated cars and slower speeds, referencing the 1996 Brayton tragedy and ongoing scheduling tensions.
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Tyson Holly Farms 400 lineup full of NASCAR stars
North Wilkesboro speeds show Ted Musgrave Jeff Gordon Bobby Hamilton Mark Martin Ernie Irvan Dale Earnhardt Jeff Burton Jeremy Mayfield Terry Labonte Wally Dallenbach Jr Bobby Labonte Ricky Craven and others set qualifying speeds. Provisional entries include Goof Bodine Lake Speed Robert Pressley Jett Green and Darrell Waltrip in a crowded field.
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