Dodge Intrepid returns to Winston Cup with Evernham lead
The 2001 NASCAR season marks Dodge’s 15 year wait ending with the Intrepid R T. Ray Evernham directs development with support from Petty Enterprises and Bill Davis Racing as teams aim for early wins and Championship contention. Kyle Petty and Adam Petty’s legacy shape the No. 43 and No. 45 drives as Petty Enterprises restarts.
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Phil Good
Pocono
Nascar
Neil Bennett
Dodge
Ontario
Calif
Daytona
Ford
General Motors
Ray Evernham
Jeff Gordon
Hendrick Motorsports
Daimler/Chrysler
Evernham
Petty Enterprises
Bill Davis Racing
Petty
Adam
New Hampshire International Speedway
Kyle Petty
John Andretti
Richard
Buckshot Jones
Kyle
Jones
Georgia Pacific
Andretti
Texas
Steve Grissom
Dodge teams reshuffle as Ganassi and Elliott mentor young rivals
Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates adds Elliott as mentor to 20-year-old Casey Atwood who will drive the No. 19 and learn from Jeff Gordon's past pairing. Ward Burton returns with the No. 22 in a Dodge lineup including Dave Blaney, while Durability tests ease Dodge engine concerns as new rosters form and veteran drivers reassess.
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Eee
Vaimlemuenays
Dodge
Homestead Miami Speedway
Nascar
Casey Atwood
Ray Evernham Motorsports
Melling Racing
Elliott
Atwood
Gordon
Evernham
Ward Burton
Burton
Dave Blaney
Atlanta
Scott Wimmer
Davis
Las Vegas
Martin reflects on 2000 season and 2001 outlook
Winston Cup driver Mark Martin analyzes last season and expectations for 2001. He cites a recovering back, a potentially unsettled health view, praise for his team, the Taurus car, Goodyear tire plans with a call to reduce downforce, and support for NASCAR schedule and points system as key factors in maintaining fan interest and competitive races.
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Chip Ganassi
Kenny Irwin
New Hampshire
Ted Musgrave
Rick Mast
Dodge
Daytona
Jason Lefler
Sterling Marlin
Marlin
Burton
Elliott
Knight Ridder
Thatsraci.com
Dale Earnhardt
Mark Martin
Racin
Martin
Jack Roush
Jimmy Fennig
Goodyear
Nascar
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