Midseason marks for major NASCAR teams inch toward balance
Sterling Marlin has won twice and remains competitive while Jimmy Spencer and several teammates struggle to find form. Jeff Gordon endures a winless stretch as Jimmie Johnson shines and Terry Labonte improves. Kenseth leads with three wins while Burton and Petree face uncertain seasons. Dale Jr and Rudd break through, others stumble amid mixed results across top teams and owners.
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NASCAR's 2002 title race reshapes after Daytona return
The 2002 Winston Cup title picture narrows as Dale Earnhardt Jr and Bobby Labonte drop back while seven contenders sit within 148 points atop the standings. Ricky Rudd surged 146 points in a single race to close on Sterling Marlin, with Marlin and fellow stars Martin Gordon Johnson Stewart Wallace Rudd and Kenseth in pursuit as the circuit enters its second half.
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Tony Stewart
Bill Elliott
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Should NASCAR curb aero push now or wait for off season
In light of a tight points race readers vote on whether NASCAR should immediately reduce or end the aero push, or defer changes until the off season. Last week, 2,659 votes looked ahead to Ricky Rudd’s future.
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Stop N Go: Schrader Endures a Tough Racing Season
Ken Schrader faced a frustrating year with consistent misfortune, competing in all 16 races but ranking 33rd in points. Despite this, he trails only a few drivers who have run fewer events, including Johnny Benson who missed two races, in the standings.
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Jimmy Spencer
Hut Stricklin
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Johnny Benson
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Pepsi 400 at Daytona Sets Weekend NASCAR Schedule
Daytona International Speedway hosts the Pepsi 400 at 6 30 p m with 7 15 p m qualifying on Thursday Fox TV and MRN radio coverage. Purse exceeds 4 5 million. last year Dale Earnhardt Jr. won. The Grand National series debuts at Daytona with the Stacker 2 GNC Live Well 250 on Saturday while Sprague leads the series and Biffle follows by 46 points. Truck series runs O Reilly Auto Parts 250 at Kansas Speedway Saturday.
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