Sam's Town 300 and UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 racing at Las Vegas
Busch Series action at Las Vegas Motor Speedway features the Sam's Town 300 on a 1.5 mile track, 200 laps, 300 miles set for three thirty Saturday with last year's winner Todd Bodine and pole and race records noted. UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 occurs on Sunday with Jeff Gordon the prior winner and Ricky Rudd’s pole speed record. Jack Roush Fords dominate recent runs. Mark Martin stands as two time pole winner in Winston Cup history.
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Todd Bodine
Matt Kenseth
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Winston Cup standings snapshot features top drivers
Sterling Marlin leads with 327 points followed by Ward Burton on 309 and Kurt Busch on 292. Jeff Gordon sits at 289 with Jeff Burton at 282 and Ricky Craven at 272. Ryan Newman has 267, Bill Elliott 260, Matt Kenseth 254, and Rusty Wallace trailing at 25 percent.
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Sterling Marlin
Ward Burton
Kurt Busch
Jeff Gordon
Jeff Burton
Ricky Craven
Ryan Newman
Bill Elliott
Matt Kenseth
Rusty Wallace
Top Ten NASCAR This Week rankings preview
Monte Dutton lists the top ten NASCAR drivers heading into the weekend race. Includes updated positions from last week and notes on each contender such as Sterling Marlin Jeff Gordon Bobby Labonte Ward Burton Tony Stewart Jeff Burton D Earnhardt Kevin Harvick Rusty Wallace Ricky Craven with insights on form pole positions and tracks like The Rock and Las Vegas.
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Monte Dutton
Jeff Burton
D. Earnhardt
Kevin Harvick
Rusty Wallace
Kenseth Loses Victory After Controversial Rockingham Finish
Kenseth led 152 of 393 laps at North Carolina Speedway and seemed the rightful Subway 400 winner. NASCAR officials reviewed the finish under caution, while Kenseth’s Ford Taurus failed postrace inspection by a quarter inch, potentially altering the result despite a Ford sweep by Jason Keller at Rockingham.
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Matt Kenseth
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North Carolina Speedway
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Wis
Kéhseth
Greenville
S.C
Jason Keller
Greg Biffle
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Wlath
Busch Series feud flares after Rockingham race
The 2001 Busch Grand National and Craftsman Truck Series feud between Riggs and Sprague carried into Rockingham where Riggs warned of not playing games and finishing position. Sprague, sixth, called the clash exciting but potentially worse if it continued. Monte Dutton predicts both will be Busch Series contenders and suggests more incidents ahead.
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Kenseth Ends 59-Race Drought With Rockingham Win
NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth, 29, from Cambridge Wisconsin, anchoring No. 17 DeWalt Ford for Jack Roush, secured his second career win at Rockingham to cap a strong 2001 season, after finishing 14th in 2000 and 13th in 2001. Crew chief Robbie Reiser guided the effort with solid pit stops and clean air advantage. Kenseth described his late pass amid cautions and oil on track, crediting luck and decisive moves to seize the lead and seal the victory.
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DeWalt Ford Taurus
Mark Martin
Jack Roush
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Ricky Craven
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Wallace
Sterling Marlin
Bobby Labonte
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Labonte
Readers Fire Back Over Sterling Marlin Remarks
Letters defend Sterling Marlin and Jeff Gordon for racing rivalries and team effort while accusing NASCAR officials and commentators of bias. Readers argue about rule enforcement and blame shared by critics, praising drivers and criticizing analysts after Daytona and the start of a new season.
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Fan Tips Driver 8 Dale Earnhardt Jr Rookie Season
Dale Earnhardt Jr writes with Jade Gurss about his 2000 rookie year. Published by Warner Books at 23.95, the frank memoir covers his down home modesty, rock n roll lifestyle, and intense on track drive. It draws both praise for honesty and controversy, with warnings about language for younger readers.
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Jade Gurss
Warner Books
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