Marlin optimistic about Ganassi comeback this season
Sterling Marlin vows stronger performance for 2003 as Ganassi expands to three teams with Casey Mears and Jamie McMurray. He recalls past success, injury setbacks, and belief the switch to Las Vegas form will restore championship contention despite early season miscues.
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Top Winston Cup rankings show Busch leading in Las Vegas homecoming
Kurt Busch tops Thats Racin s poll as Winston Cup points leader ahead of Las Vegas race. Tony Stewart sits second while Mark Martin and Jimmie Johnson rise, Dale Jarrett eyes consecutive season wins, with Kenseth and Gordon also in top ten and more rankings available online.
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This Week's Race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
The event takes place at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, a 1.5 mile tri-oval. Sunday race at 2 p.m. CT with qualifying Friday at 5:05 p.m. CT. Purse totals 5 251 856 dollars. Last year's winner was Sterling Marlin. Kurt Busch has seven straight finishes of sixth or better, with Mark Martin achieving a similar run of seven straight top‑10s.
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Best bets to extend top 10 streak at Las Vegas race
Five drivers have placed in the top ten in both 2003 Winston Cup races. Readers are asked who will keep the streak at Las Vegas, with voting ending at ThatsRacin dot com. Last week’s poll asks if rainout rules should guarantee full race distance in the Daytona 500, reporting 4054 votes favoring Yes.
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Time FAST FACTS ON RYAN NEWMAN
Time FAST FACTS ON RYAN NEWMAN presents a portrait of the Winston Cup driver. It notes his fishing hobby, collections of antique fishing rods and cars including a 1928 Ford Roadster and a 1957 Ford Thunderbird. It mentions his partner Krissie Boyle, two dogs, and Purdue University degree.
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