Weekend NASCAR schedule at Michigan International Speedway
The weekend event lineup covers NEXTEL Cup, Busch Series, Craftsman Trucks, Indy Racing League, and NHRA at Michigan and Bristol. Key names include Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Mark Martin, Jason Leffler, and Bobby Hamilton with updates on standings and upcoming races through August and September.
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Indyracingleague.com
Victory Lane sparks sponsor clash at NASCAR celebrations
At Watkins Glen race day, Ryan Newman proposed a debate over Victory Lane as NASCAR gates its postrace rituals to sponsor branding. Drivers defend personal moments while officials push sponsor exposure amid a growing rights ecosystem involving Powerade Pepsi and Coca Cola.
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Busch drills through booing in Watkins Glen practice
NASCAR driver Kurt Busch waits in the garage during Sirius at The Glen practice at Watkins Glen N Y. Busch says being booed is a good learning experience as one of NASCAR's young stars.
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Busch Faces Booing Yet Strives For Better Season
Kurt Busch discusses fan boos at Bristol and Detroit era incidents. Crew chief Jimmy Fennig says boos come with racing and fans may warm to him as he pursues growth in 2004. Busch, 26, has 10 career NASCAR wins and two victories in 2004, heading to Michigan for the GFS Marketplace 400 and the NexTel Cup chase.
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NASCAR adopts gear rule to cut costs across three series
NASCAR announced a 2005 rule restricting gear ratios to limit engine RPMs in the Nextel Cup Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series. The plan aims to curb engine research costs and includes a one inch reduction in rear spoilers on non-restrictor plate tracks while Daytona and Talladega remain exempt.
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