Ricky Rudd Ironman day shines in Dover finish
Ricky Rudd extended NASCAR's longest active start streak to 656 as he fought back from a late pit road setback to finish fourth at Dover Downs. Mark Martin won the MBNA Platinum 400, with Martin flashing vigor in victory lane while Rudd's midlife setback underscored the sport's aging hero narrative.
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MBNA Platinum 200 Race Preview and Records
Jeff Green's Busch win boosts Richard Childress Racing at Lowe's Motor Speedway as Jason Keller holds the points lead. MBNA Platinum 200 is set for Saturday at 12 30 p m EDT with historical Busch records from Earnhardt Jr and Skinner noted.
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Bliss Wins Rocky Mountain 200 at Pikes Peak Raceway
Mike Bliss captured the Rocky Mountain 200 at Pikes Peak International Raceway to take the points lead in the Craftsman Truck series. Scott Riggs is defending champion of the overall race at Dover. Kurt Busch set the qualifying record at 151.764 mph in 2000.
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Discover Card to Sponsor No 26 Ford in NASCAR races
Discover Card will sponsor the No 26 Ford for six Winston Cup races as the team recovers from Kmart bankruptcy. Todd Bodine will drive the No 26 car after losing the No 66 ride, with Carter and Haas restructuring operations and keeping Frank Kimmel previously listed. The No 66 has not run since February.
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Carl Haas
On the Tube MBNA races appear on FX and ESPN
Winston Cup MBNA Platinum 400 airs Sunday at 12 30 p m EDT on FX with Busch MBNA Platinum 200 on FX Saturday at 12 30 p m EDT and Craftsman Truck MBNA America 200 on ESPN Saturday at 3 30 p m EDT.
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Auto racing schedule heads into summer circuit
A LOOK AHEAD outlines upcoming NASCAR events with dates and venues. Pocono 500 on June 9 at Pocono Raceway, Sirius Satellite Radio 400 on June 16 at Michigan, Dodge/Save Mart 350 on June 23 at Sears Point, Pepsi 400 on July 6 at Daytona, Tropicana 400 on July 14 at Chicagoland Speedway.
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Mark Martin eyes title run after Coca-Cola 600 win
Mark Martin said he believes the Coca-Cola Racing Family 600 victory could spark a championship push, noting the team must keep improving and stay lucky as the season unfolds. He cautioned that they are not there yet but could contend.
Martin Martin’s daring win in Coke 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway
Mark Martin in a bold race plan beat Roush Racing teammate Matt Kenseth to win the Coca Cola 600. The veteran, aged 43, clinched his 11th Lowe’s win and 33rd career victory as Jimmie Johnson and other Young Guns faltered. Sterling, Virginia, fan celebrates as Martin earned a $1 million bonus with a huge post race share.
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Gordon Relives Double Race Day In Indy 500 And Coca Cola 600
Robby Gordon completed the 86th Indy 500 in eighth, then flew by helicopter to Lowe’s Motor Speedway for the Coca-Cola Racing Family 600. A pit fire in Indy slowed his progress, dropping him from fifth, but he recovered to finish 16th after needing to start at the back for missing the drivers meeting. He noted track position as crucial and stayed upbeat about the challenge.
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Nadeau Battles Through Coke 600 Setbacks
Nadeau fought a faulty radio a broken jack and a tire penalty in the Coke 600 while lap down. Crew chief James Ince urged patience during radical pit stop changes as Nadeau, substituting for injured Johnny Benson in the No. 10 Pontiac, refused to quit and finished 28th.
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Jerry Nadeau
James Ince
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Jarrett denies switch rumors over No. 88 ride
Dale Jarrett defended his status as driver of Robert Yates Racing No. 88 Ford saying he remains the driver unless Yates decides otherwise. He acknowledged Andy Petree asked about his job, noted UPS contracts extend through 2004, and said negotiations to renew are underway. He added the team has fallen behind technologically with no quick fix.
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Robert Yates
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Jarrett
Andy Petree
Petree
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