Dennis Setzer Leads NASCAR Truck Series With Strong Run
Newton North Carolina native Dennis Setzer has surged to the points lead after a string of top finishes. He sits behind only one finish worse than fourth in six races, with wins at Michigan International Speedway, The Milwaukee Mile, and Kentucky Speedway boosting his Morgan-Dollar Motorsports No. 46 effort toward a potential first championship.
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Setzer’s Truck Racing Drive For Championship Glory
Newton driver Setzer with wife Darla and son Brandon leads the Truck series, owning No. 46 Chevrolet. He holds seven straight seasons with a win and the worst-start victory record, trailing rival Ted Musgrave by 158 points with 11 races left.
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NASCAR Chase Contenders and Rankings Preview
A look at the top NASCAR drivers in the chase standings. Tony Stewart holds a week off as Jimmie Johnson Greg Biffle Rusty Wallace Kurt Busch Mark Martin Ryan Newman Carl Edwards Jeremy Mayfield Dale Jarrett and Elliott Sadler hold purses of spots with four to ten positions discussed. For full top-40 rankings visit thatsracin.com.
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Kyle Petty
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Mike Wallace
Joe Nemechek
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Matt Kenseth
Bobby Hamilton Jr
Jeff Burton
Kevin Lepage
Michael Waltrip
Robby Gordon
Kyle Buscheens
Terry Labonte
Martin Truex Jr
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Poll position last week question on celebrating Nextel Cup wins
The column probes readers for the coolest way a driver can celebrate a Nextel Cup victory, seeking standout ideas and fan flavor. Readers respond with varied traditions, from on track celebrations to personal rituals, reflecting NASCAR culture and fan affection.
McMurray contract rumors test McMurray and Martin
The piece discusses Jamie McMurray under contract with Chip Ganassi and the possibility of him joining Roush Racing in 2006. It notes Mark Martin's comments on securing a Truck Series deal for next year and the ongoing speculation about McMurray potentially moving to Roush and affecting Martin's Cup plans.
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