Rookie stars shake up Winston Cup in 2000s
McMurray and Biffle emerge as rising Winston Cup rookies with wins and strong team backing. McMurray leads rookie standings over Biffle by 16 points as Ganassi and Roush Racing nurture rapid advancement. Both hail from non-South regions, with McMurray from Joplin Missouri and Biffle from Vancouver Washington.
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THAT'S RACIN TOP PICKS FOR STOCK CAR RACING
Top ten listed drivers with car numbers. Kenseth Johnson Harvick and Buss show resilience and fuel strategy at Loudon and New Hampshire Dover London positions noted with last week rankings. Driver notes include laps led and finish context.
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Dover 400 at Dover International Speedway Sunday
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Poll Position This Week on Brian France NASCAR Rise
Readers weigh the impact of Brian France becoming the top NASCAR leader. Five thousand one hundred twenty five votes cast show a Yes response to how the shift will influence the sport and its power dynamics.
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France named NASCAR chairman and CEO succeeding Bill France Jr
Brian France was named chairman and chief executive officer of NASCAR, becoming the third France to lead stock car racing. He described a three legged stool of competition, tracks and media partners, and fans, stressing surround himself with capable people to keep all legs balanced.
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