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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2001
Page
8
The Winston will be run in three segments totaling 70 green flag laps with a mid race inversion of six to twelve cars based on a random draw after the first 30 laps. A 10 lap final sprint concludes the event, with double file restarts and potential pit stops under loss of track position. The Winston Open precedes The Winston, featuring all non qualified cars, with transfers to The Winston and a final No Bull Sprint deciding the last transfer slot.
Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart clashed on track at Watkins Glen and Bristol, with later verbal exchanges with Rusty Wallace after a Richmond race. The fiery incidents amplify the season’s drama as a strong field, led by Rudd Benson and Marlin, jostles for momentum toward The Winston event.
The Winston at Lowe's Motor Speedway evolved from a Charlotte race in 1992 using new lighting. Davey Allison won in a dramatic finish after an instant crash involving Kyle Petty and Earnhardt. The 1992 event marked a turning point with a high stakes format and a $500,000 final segment prize.
This week's Winston is a three segment 30 30 and 10 lap race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord North Carolina with a 4 tire pit stop. Qualifying Friday at 7 pm CT and race Saturday at 8 pm CT on FX and MRN. Purse two million dollars. winner of final 10 lap segment earns 500000. Dale Earnhardt Jr. won last year. Also AAC series season debut at Charlotte Friday after Winston qualifying.
Knight Ridder invites readers to vote on which event to watch the Coca Cola 600 or the Indy 500 during Memorial Day weekend. Last week 19,705 votes showed percentages for winners including Kevin Harvick and Wallage.
The May 5 standings list the top 40 NASCAR Winston Cup drivers led by the season leader with prominent names and teams in the premier stock car series. Included are drivers from key teams and the points gaps shaping the title chase.
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