Veterans push age in Winston Cup at Bristol race
Eight of the last twelve Winston Cup races have been won by drivers 39 or older, with Sterling Marlin and Mark Martin leading the standings. Dale Jarrett, 45, notes veterans and crew chiefs adapting setups and notes as younger drivers dominate, suggesting experience and aggression combo wins.
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Mark Martin Leads IVT Standings With 15 Top Tens
IVT at 2. Mark Martin in car six tops the circuit with 15 top ten finishes as he narrows the gap to Marlin. Tony Stewart, in car twenty, sits fourth after a rough Daytona stretch. Jimmie Johnson holds fifth after Michigan top ten in a backup car, while Bill Elliott struggles with a faulty transmission at Michigan.
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Sharpie 500 Bristol Race Preview and Key Facts
The Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, a .533 mile banked concrete oval, is set for 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday with 2:05 p.m. CT qualifying Friday. TNT and Performance Racing Network provide coverage. purse reaches $4,598,287. Tony Stewart won last year. Greg Biffle leads Jason Keller by 56 points entering Bristol, where Keller has a strong history. The leader bonus for the race winner who leads the points after the race stands at $190,000, with Sterling Marlin last winning it at Darlington on March 17 for $20,000.
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This Week's Winston Cup Question on Best Seats
Readers are asked to vote on the ideal Winston Cup race seats at ThatsRacin.com. Last week's question drew 1,696 votes and explored delays in Ricky Rudd's season saga.
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Driver market shifts as Rudd stalemate sparks moves
In the wake of Ricky Rudd's deal delays several teams announce changes. Robert Yates Racing hires Elliott Sadler and secures M M s sponsorship. Steve Park re signs with Dale Earnhardt Inc for another season, signaling broader but muted restructuring.
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