Testy race drama on Martinsville track heats up
Martinsville race fans anticipate further paybacks after Bristol clash between Jeff Gordon and Matt Kenseth. Jimmie Johnson warns officials to avoid costly moves as Gordon apologizes to Truex and Kenseth. Dale Earnhardt Jr. bets on continued on track tension with 43 cars close together.
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Martin Truex Jr
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Martinsville Race Brings Veteran Turnover And Feuds
Dale Jarrett says NASCARs evolving into a tougher in your face brand with more veterans involved. Earnhardt notes limited speed on the tight oval reduces major damage but incidents remain. Tony Raines debuts in Staubach Aikman car as Labonte exits after five races.
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Tony Raines
Roger Staubach
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Terry Labonte
Raines
Martinsville
Indiana Ice topple Riders in decisive playoff game
Indiana triumphs 4 1 over Cedar Rapids as Jay Sprague nets a natural hat trick and Cepis stones key chances. Stalock exits in favor of McGann after allowing four goals. RoughRiders’ late defense falters and joins a string of home playoff losses as momentum swings.
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Mike Phillippi
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Cedar Rapids
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Jacob Cepis
Steve Jakiel
Todd Mcllrath
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Alex Stalock
Pat McGann
Eddie del Grosso
Alex Laseen
Steffes
al Stalock
Phil Axtell
RoughRiders
Ryan Scott
Starr wins fourth Craftsman Truck Series race at Martinsville
David Starr led 121 laps across eight restarts and 185 laps on one fuel fill to win the Kroger 250 at Martinsville, beating Ted Musgrave by 0.942 seconds. Musgrave and Crafton finished second and third as Toyota claimed the top two spots and track cautions set new series records.
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Martinsville
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Ted Musgrave
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Matt Crafton
Chevrolet
Mark Martin
Phoenix
Victory Lane
Wheldon flounders in St. Petersburg IRL qualifying
Dan Wheldon and his Target Chip Ganassi Racing team face a slow start as Wheldon places 13th in St. Petersburg after a disappointing qualifying run. Teammate Scott Dixon shines, almost winning pole while Dario Franchitti takes top spot in a tight, two-stage session.
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Tampa Bay
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Ganassi Racing
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Dario Franchitti
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Sam Hornish Jr
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Penske
Helio Castroneves
Kanaan
Andretti
Bryan Herta
Ganassi
Dixon
Homestead-Miami Speedway
James scores 47 as Cavaliers top Heat in tight win
LeBron James erupts for 47 points and a triple double to lift Cleveland over Miami 106-99. Dwyane Wade adds 44 as Cavaliers edge ahead late with a slam by James and a Marshall dunk that thrilled the crowd.
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Heat
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Shandon Anderson
Donyell Marshall
Austin Carr
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