Harvicks Emotional First Winston Cup Win at Atlanta
In March at Atlanta Motor Speedway Kevin Harvick won a dramatic photo finish over Jeff Gordon after a three wide final stretch. Dale Earnhardt’s team had just lost him weeks earlier, making the victory emotionally charged for the sport. Tony Stewart struggled with recent Atlanta crashes and engine problems impacting his results.
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That's Racin top Winston Cup rankings foresees champions
The That's Racin rankings name Jeff Gordon leading the top Winston Cup teams with Car No.24 and aim for a weekend championship. It lists ten drivers including Gordon, Rudd, Stewart, Marlin, Jarrett, Earnhardt Jr, Burton, Labonte, Harvick, and Wallace, noting last-week positions and key context while inviting readers to visit the site for the rest of the top 40.
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2002 NASCAR prospects and aging champions
A look ahead to 2002 in NASCAR Winston Cup. Gordon aims for a fourth title as veteran drivers near retirement age, while younger stars like Gordon’s potential successors and new team alignments shape the coming season. Changes in engines, aerodynamics, and leadership at the cup level add uncertainty alongside star power and rookie momentum.
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NAPA 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend
The NAPA 500 runs 500 miles over 325 laps at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton Georgia. Race Sunday at 11 30 a m CT with qualifying Friday at 2 05 p m NBC TV and Performance Racing Network radio purse 4 126672 million last year winner Jerry Nadeau. The ARCA series wraps its 25 race season Saturday at Atlanta with Frank Kimmel clinching the title. Gordon leads the points but cannot change position at Atlanta. Labonte posts multiple top fives and wins in 11 races. Leader bonus for the NAPA 500 stands at 70000 dollars with Gordon eligible.
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Poll on head protection for over-the-wall pit crew members
Knight Ridder motorsports poll invites votes and comments on helmet or head protection mandates for pit crew. It notes last week’s question about Jeff Gordon matching Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty with four Winston Cup titles and asks how many more seasons Gordon needs to tie them, citing 18 753 votes.
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