Burton quotes about backup car engine swap at The Winston
Ward Burton voiced approval after his crew moved an engine from the primary car to the backup car during The Winston. He called the rule-bending move a crazy deal and said making up rules as they go is fine with him.
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Coca-Cola 600 Tests Driver and Crew in Endurance Race
In the Winston Cup scene, the Coca-Cola 600 stands as the sport’s longest race, running from day to night and demanding top driver crew communication. Jeff Gordon Dale Jarrett Sterling Marlin Johnny Benson Todd Bodine are possibles for a $1 million bonus if they win and stay atop the standings, with the bonus previously won by Dale Jarrett and $10,000 awarded at Martinsville on April 8. Tony Stewart aims for a rare double by racing both Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in one day.
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Power Players lead NASCAR influence list after Earnhardt
Dale Earnhardt dies at Daytona reshapes sport as he tops a power ranking led by Bill France Jr. and Mike Helton. The piece lists executives and drivers shaping NASCAR, notes ongoing safety and credibility concerns, and cites Charlotte events including Lowe's Speedway race weekend details and the Carquest 300.
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Poll on Tony Stewart Indy 500 Coca Cola 600 risk
Knight Ridder asks readers to vote on ThatsRacin for whether Stewart should race in the Indy 500 and Coca Cola 600 citing a safety risk. Last week’s poll on Memorial Day weekend had 15,351 votes and asked what viewers would watch. The top 40 Winston Cup drivers are listed in standings as of May 5.
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