Veteran NASCAR owner Donlavey faces sponsor drought
Richmond based team owner Donlavey, a 78 year old figure in 53 NASCAR seasons, has fielded over 70 drivers and about 150 crew members yet his No. 90 outfit lacks a sponsor after C F Sauer withdrew. He plans no Pocono start, recalls Daytona efforts, and notes his lone win came at Dover in 1981 with Jody Ridley as third place battles raged between Yarborough and Bennett as engines blew.
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Donlavey Reflects on 53 Years in Winston Cup Racing
Junie Donlavey discusses ending his 53 year tenure as a Winston Cup car owner amid rising costs and high-tech changes. He recalls all-Virginia efforts, the Blue Goose motor home, and the close camaraderie of past crews, noting sponsorships favor winners and the sport’s evolution may alter NASCAR’s essence.
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That’s Racin Top Picks Recap for NASCAR Standings
The list ranks drivers led by Sterling Marlin at No 1 with car 40, followed by Mark Martin and Jimmie Johnson. It notes recent finishes at New Hampshire, Pocono, and Indianapolis, plus the ongoing rookie half for Johnson. Dale Jarrett’s NH strategy is highlighted. The piece directs readers to thatsracin.com for the full top 40.
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T. Stewart
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K. Busch
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J. Mayfield
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B. Elliott
M. Skinner
D. Jarrett
C. Atwood
R. Newman
H. Stricklin
J. Burton
R. Craven
B. Bodine
M. Waltrip
J. Nadeau
D. Eamhandt Jr
S. Compton
T. Labonte
J. Green
E. Sadler
B. Labonte
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NASCAR votes on infractions and barriers at ThatsRacin poll
NASCAR has started deducting Winston Cup points for infractions and weighs energy absorbing barriers. Read the poll at thatsracin dot com. With 2,749 votes 24.1 percent say yes they should proceed cautiously while evaluating safety upgrades.
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PENNSYLVANIA 500 SET FOR POCONO RACEWAY
Pocono Raceway hosts this week’s NASCAR events with the NASCAR Winston Cup ARCA and Grand National rounds. Frank Kimmel leads ARCA points while Greg Biffle tops the Cup standings by 72 over Jason Keller. action also set at Michigan and Pikes Peak.
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STOP N GO RANDOM THOUGHTS ON NASCAR RACING CHANGES
Listening to drivers and crew chiefs, the piece questions if NASCAR has changed recently. It argues track position pit stops and a strong car remain the keys to success, despite complaints that passing is harder. It reflects on whether the series has evolved.
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