Biffle claims second Busch pole at Lowe's speedway
Greg Biffle blasted to his second Busch Series pole of the season at Lowe's Motor Speedway with a lap of 183.545 mph, narrowly edging Kyle Busch. Kahne, Harvick and Nemechek followed, while series leader Martin Truex Jr. placed seventh. Biffle, balancing Busch and Nextel Cup duties, lamented two blown races during Cup weekends.
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Busch CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 Lineup
A garbled listing shows Carquest 300 lineup with multiple NASCAR drivers and car makes. It includes names such as Kenny Wallace Bobby Hamilton Jr Jamie McMurran Tony Raines Johnny Sauter Shane Hmiel Chad Blount Billy Parker Mike Wallace Ashton Lewis Jr Paul Menard Tim Fedewa Steve Grissom Casey Atwood Michael Waltrip Justin Labonte Jeff Fuller Jason Keller Kenny Henrick Derrike Cop Brad Teague Gus Wasson Brian Lockwell Shane Hall Stacy Compton Hermie Sadler Kevin Lepage Andy Penstein Dana White and others with various provisional spots and car numbers.
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Drivers gripe as Coca-Cola 600 practice shifts to daytime
NASCAR teams faced 3 1/2 hours of daytime practice at Lowe's Motor Speedway for the Coca-Cola 600, a clash with the race’s traditional twilight start. Ryan Newman and others questioned the schedule while Jimmie Johnson set a track record as temps cooled. Gordon noted the sun's drop boosted grip. qualifying saw 52 drivers attempt laps with Johnson and Gordon near the top. Saturday will bring race-simulated practice in cooler conditions and team notes will guide decisions.
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Smarty Jones works at Philadelphia Park before Belmont
Smarty Jones completed his one and only Belmont prep with a seven eighths mile breeze at Philadelphia Park. Stewart Elliott rode as trainer John Servis aimed for a controlled move after Derby and Preakness wins. The debut timed workout of the Triple Crown season finished in 1 29 1 5 as roughly 100 spectators watched.
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Smarty Jones Seeks Triple Crown at Belmont
Smarty Jones rides an eight race undefeated streak into Belmont Park aiming to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978. The three year old faces the final challenge in a race watched by national fans and betting markets.
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Indy 500 field grows stronger with CART return
Indianapolis AP. The Indy 500 promises its strongest field since 1995 as CART rivals rejoin. Buddy Rice, pole winner, says 15 plus drivers can win, with Target Chip Ganassi, Marlboro Team Penske and Fernandez, Rahal Letterman, Patrick, and Newman/Haas fielding top cars. Penske notes the race will be more difficult than ever with many capable teams.
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