Short track racing faces tempers and payback issues
Ned Jarrett notes short track racing stirs emotions and payback urges among drivers. Jeff Gordon recalls last season’s final NH race clash with Robby Gordon as an example of aggressive, sometimes reckless, behavior. Jarrett suggests patience and restraint are needed to keep the sport at its current level.
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Pontiac 400 race highlights at Richmond International Raceway
This week features the Pontiac Excitement 400 at Richmond International Raceway in Virginia with a 6 pm CT start Saturday and 2:05 pm Friday qualifying. Tony Stewart is last year's winner. Jack Sprague leads the NASCAR Grand National points race but seeks first win of the season.
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Poll position this week in rookie class vote race
This week asks readers to pick the best rookie class among the four most recent. Cast votes at www thatst rac in com. Last week's query polled most influential Winston Cup team owner with 6 705 votes.
Ricky Rudd Nearing Labonte's 655 Cup Start Streak
On Saturday Ricky Rudd will tie Terry Labonte's 655 consecutive Winston Cup starts and could surpass the mark at the Coca Cola 600 on May 26 barring injury. Since his 1981 Riverside debut Rudd has owned up and down seasons and a late revival with Robert Yates Racing keeps him competitive today.
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