Rudd Blames Yates Over Strife In Yates Racing Split
Rivalry between driver and owner deepens as Elliott Sadler joins Wood Brothers. Bobby Rudd says Yates signed Sadler in May and expects no future with the team after his contract ends. Rudd hints at a move to a Ganassi outfit with Sterling Marlin and Jimmy Spencer, while Yates downplays the drama.
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Sirius Satellite Radio Winston Cup Race at Watkins Glen
The Winston Cup race at Watkins Glen International features a 220.5 mile, 90 lap event this Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT. Defending champion is Jeff Gordon, while Mark Martin holds the track record at 100.303 mph set on Aug. 13, 1995 and Dale Jarrett owns the qualifying mark of 122.698 mph from Aug. 10, 2001. The race emphasizes gear setup due to frequent shifting through seven right turns of 11 corners.
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Harvick crowned IROC champion at Indianapolis
Kevin Harvick titled IROC champion after finishing fifth at Indianapolis Motor Speedway behind Dale Jarrett. The 25th in Winston Cup points with one win and two top fives this season edged the field to clinch the 2002 IROC title. He called the win meaningful and historic.
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NASCAR Cup schedule at Michigan Bristol Darlington Richmond New Hampshire
The schedule lists races for Pepsi 400 at Michigan on Aug 18 presented by Farmer Jack, Sharpie 500 at Bristol on Aug 24, Mountain Dew Southern 500 at Darlington on Sept 1, Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400 at Richmond on Sept 7, and New Hampshire 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway on Sept 15. The events feature major sponsors and historic tracks across August and September.
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NASCAR Busch Series set for Cabela s 250 at Michigan
Michigan International Speedway hosts the Cabela s 250 on August 17 as part of the Busch Series. Track is 2.0 miles. defending champ is Ryan Newman who won last year. Mark Martin holds the Busch race record at 169.571 mph set in 1995. Jimmy Spencer owns the Busch qualifying mark at 184.824 mph in 2001.
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Elliott wins Brickyard 400 for back to back NASCAR triumph
Elliott dominates the Brickyard 400 from opening practice to victory. He passes Rusty Wallace after a late restart, leads 93 laps, and holds on to win as Wallace finishes second. The win marks Elliott’s second in a row amid reflections on family losses and praise from Ray Evernham and Jeff Gordon.
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Stewart in altercation with photographer after Brickyard 400
Post race notes indicate NASCAR is probing an incident in the garage after A J Foyt driver Tony Stewart finished 12th in the Brickyard 400. Witnesses say Stewart punched Gary Mook, a freelance photographer for the Indianapolis Star. Joe Gibbs defended Stewart, saying no problem with the photographer but noting his driver’s temper.
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Jarrett Drops From Lead After Pit Stop Mistake
Dale Jarrett in the No. 88 Ford fell from the lead during a lap 128 caution when a gas catch-can remained attached as he left the pit. He damaged his chances, dropping to 23rd, finishing 10th after a late rally and stating the result was no consolation for a car that should have finished near the front.
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Safety feature tests at Indianapolis with soft walls
Mike Wallace in a Winston Cup crash at Turn 2 tested the SAFER barrier at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Wallace’s Pontiac hit the soft wall, rebounded into Brett Bodine’s Ford, yet all drivers walked away unharmed. Speedway director Kevin Forbes praised the barrier’s performance.
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