Ford aims for more Winston Cup glory in 2001
Ford's 2000 success with Taurus powered 14 race wins and 19 poles as multicar teams led by Roush Penske and Yates prepare for 2001. Key changes include sponsor shifts for Kenseth Martin Burton and Elliott departure to Dodge, with Kenseth rookie of the year and Busch awaiting Cup exposure amid sponsor gaps and team reshaping in Concord.
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Mark Martin
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Jeff Burton
Citgo
Kurt Busch
Pfizer
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Jasper Motorsports
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Mike Wallace
Jim Smith
Ultra Motorsports
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Wally Dallenbach
Darwin Oordt
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Junie Donlavey
Jarrett and Rudd Ride Early 2000 Highs and Roadblocks
Dale Jarrett carried momentum from his 1999 title into 2000 by winning the Bud Shootout and Daytona 500 to open the season. Ricky Rudd won a Daytona qualifying race and joined a strong No. 28 team, yet neither driver repeated victories in points races. Rudd came close several times, finishing fifth in the points. Jarrett later won at Rockingham in October, while Rudd failed to win in NASCAR’s top series.
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Mayfield
Talladega
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Ryan Newman
Newman
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Penske Racing Aims High After Eventful 2000 Season
Penske Racing reshapes its 2001 lineup after a busy 2000. Rusty Wallace led in poles and miles while Jeremy Mayfield faced penalties and crashes. New drivers join Penske teams, car numbers shift, and plans for closer cooperation emerge as 2001 previews begin.
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Rusty Wallace
Jeremy Mayfield
California
Pocono
Dale Earnhardt
Labonte looks to rebound as new season starts
Terry Labonte, returning to Daytona test sessions, aims to put a tough 2000 behind him. He credits improved readiness, with Gary DeHart guiding a fleet of 10 cars now ready versus one a year ago. Labonte enters 2001 hopeful after a season marked by concussion injuries and a 17th place finish in points.
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