Labonte seeks a new normal as race car setup evolves
Bobby Labonte says the sport has changed since 1999 as springs shocks and sway bars shift. After a tough 2002 he and Joe Gibbs Racing overhauled the No. 18 team switching crew chiefs and moving Pontiacs to Chevrolets. By seven races in 2003 he had two poles and a win at Atlanta with solid finishes and renewed confidence, aiming to recapture the 1999 mindset of racing to win while addressing current weaknesses.
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NASCAR Rankings Snapshot After Texas Autos
Kurt Busch ninth after two laps down despite a strong comeback. Ryan Newman shown as a potential winner and poles aspirant if momentum builds. Jeff Gordon felt his car was best but Texas win eluded him. Tony Stewart had an odd moment with NASCAR over inspection. Mark Martin kept top five defend. Jimmie Johnson failed last-to-first after engine change. Michael Waltrip noted as top contender if Earnhardt Jr leads Talladega race prep.
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Aaron's 499 at Talladega Purse and Winners Mentioned
The Talladega Superspeedway race known as the Aaron's 499 runs Sunday at noon CT with 3:05 p.m. Friday qualifying. Fox televises. Motor Racing Network radio covers the event with a purse of 4,882,015 dollars. Last year's winner was Dale Earnhardt Jr. The Earnhardt family has recent sprint wins at Talladega, with Jr. taking the last three races and his father sweeping events in 1999 and winning in 2000. Other past winners include Bobby Hamilton and Jeff Gordon.
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This Week's Question on Racing Decades Poll
Readers vote on which decade produced the best racing at ThatsRacin.com. Last week's poll asked if Jeff Gordon would reach eight Winston Cup championships to beat Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt. 3686 votes were cast.
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Gibbs defends NASCAR action after impounding Stewart car
Joe Gibbs says NASCAR enforcing rules in the No 20 Chevrolet impound incident and backs the sanction. He adds the team must tighten procedures to prevent a repeat and accepts full responsibility for the lapse. Gibbs supports NASCAR's discipline while stressing the need for accountability and corrective steps.
Winston Cup Points Leaders March 30
The top-40 drivers in the Winston Cup standings as of March 30 are listed, detailing current point totals and driver positions based on the season’s results to date. Names, teams, and points reflect the official tally for this milestone.
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