Lepage Says Roush Should Not Recommit Without Sponsorship
Kevin Lepage comments on Jack Roush's costly gamble for the No 16 team this year and his decision to shut down the operation next season if no sponsor is secured. He argues it's unfair to Roush, the race team, and himself to push for another risky commitment without backing.
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That's Racin top Winston Cup rankings show changes
The ranking list highlights top NASCAR drivers with car numbers and notes recent form. Bobby Labonte leads with 18, Jeff Burton slips into a challenger role, Dale Earnhardt is criticized for a back lap incident, and Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon are noted for Dover prospects. For the rest of the top 40, visit thatsracin.com.
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Winston Cup title race heads into final eight races
Labonte carries a 168 point lead over Jeff Burton with Dale Jarrett and Dale Earnhardt in a tight chase for second. Kenseth nears the rookie crown as Dover and Charlotte loom, while teams mull next year’s driver lineups and TV plans across Fox NBC and ESPN.
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Stop ’n Go Random Thoughts on Winston Cup
NASCAR’s late call for restrictor plates at New Hampshire tested top teams with higher costs but evident capability. Dover looming poses fuel mileage questions for crew chiefs. Bobby Labonte pursues his first Winston Cup title as his 1999 26-race average mirrors his current pace.
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Poll position on restrictor plates in NASCAR races
Readers are asked to vote on adding restrictor plates at all tracks and to comment on Knight Ridder’s motorsports site. The note recalls last week’s poll about Jeff Gordon’s Richmond victory and a fan who would have earned $1 million if Dale Earnhardt won, and mentions a $1 million payout and No Bull 5 finalist at Talladega.
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Winston Cup points leaders as of September 17 list top 40
The top 40 NASCAR Winston Cup standings as of Sept 17 show B Labonte leading with 3931 points, J Burton second at 3763, D Jarrett third at 3757, Earnhardt fourth at 3730, and R Wallace fifth at 3462. The list includes drivers such as M Martin, J Gordon, Kenseth, and Nemechek with varying points, ranking through K Petty at 40th with 1371.
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