Nemechek Eyes Turnaround After Texas Fourth
Joe Nemechek, once a strong 1997 performer, faltered in early 1998. A Texas Motor Speedway finish of fourth, his best since 1995, raised hopes as he climbed to 34th in points and sparked talks at Team Sabates on lifting the program to the next level.
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Chevrolet
Nemechek
Todd Bodine
David Green
Darrell Waltrip
Bristol
Tenn
Texas Motor Speedway
Jeremy Mayfield
Texas
Sabeo
NASCAR Winston Cup Schedule and Paint Standings Summary
Full schedule lists race names and locations from February to November with winners in parentheses. The drivers’ paint standings rank Rusty Wallace through Mike Wallace with points totals, highlighting top 50 and ties among Michael Waltrip and Bobby Hamilton, Kyle Petty and Lake Speed, and Sterling Marlin and Rick Mast.
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Bobby Labonte
Ward Burton
Ted Musgrave
Chad Little
Bobby Hamilton
Brett Bodine
Dick Trickle
Steve Grissom
John Andretti
Ernie Irvan
Robert Pressley
Geoff Badine
Kyle Petty
Lake Speed
Sterling Marlin
Rick Mast
Kenny Irwin
Mike Skinner
Ricky Rudd
Kenny Wallace
Joe Nemechek
David Green
Kevin Lepage
Darrell Waltrip
Derrike Cope
Ricky Craven
Greg Sacks
Jerry Nadeau
Todd Bodine
Randy Lajoie
Hut Stricklin
Jeff Green
Wally Dallenbach Jr
Dave Marcis
Gary Bradberry
Steve Park
Mike Wallace
Tracy adjusts after leaving Penske for Team KOOL Green
Canadian racer Paul Tracy discusses a slow transition to Reynard Honda with Team KOOL Green. Fired by Roger Penske after 1997, he compares the Reynard's handling to the Penske car and emphasizes learning the engine, tires, and setup while aiming for a long term program. He notes teammate Dario Franchitti's experience and his own resolve to adapt.
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Paul Tracy
Penske
Kool Green
Reynard- Honda
Tracy
Reynard
Newman-Haas Racing
al Unser Jr
Emerson Gittipaldi
Dario Franchitti
Roger Penske
Barry Green
Team Kool
Green
Paul
Homestead
Fla
Japan
Long Beach
Calif
Christian Fittipaldi
Lisa
Nazareth
NASCAR Busch Grand National Hickory 300 at Hickory NC
The Hickory Motor Speedway hosts the Galaxy Foods 300 Busch race with 300 laps over 108.9 miles on the small oval. Last year Dick Trickle became the oldest series winner at 55, edging Randy Lajoie by 0.77 seconds. next races include Touchstone Energy 300 at Talladega and Goody’s 500 at Martinsville.
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Hickory
N.C
Hickory Motor Speedway
Dick Trickle
Randy Lajoie
Trickle
Harry Gant
Ralph
Dale Earnhardt
Ned
Dale Jarrett
Gant
Junior Johnson
Morgan Shepherd
Talladega
Ala
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Speedvision
Fox Sports Net
Oscar Galvez
Canada
Jacques Villeneuve
Britain
Eddie Irvine
Villeneuve
Brazil
Damon Hill
San Marino
Imola
Italy
IROC drivers announce Brickyard finale at Indy 1998
The International Race of Champions will end its season with a July 31 finale at Indianapolis Motor Speedway joining the Brickyard 400 crowd. Starters include Arie Luyendyk, Al Unser Jr, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt, Dale Jarrett, Tony Stewart, Jeff Burton, Terry Labonte, Mark Martin, Randy LaJoie, Tom Kendall, and Jimmy Vasser.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
ROC
Indy
Arie Luyendyk
al Unser Jr
Jeff Gordon
Dale Earnhardt
Dale Jarrett
Tony Stewart
Nascar
Jeff Burton
Terry Labonte
Mark Martin
Randy LaJoie
Tom Kendall
Jimmy Vasser
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Primestar
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TranSouth
Darlington
S.C
Jett Gordon
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WNAPA
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Charlotte
MBNA
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Pocono
Sonoma
Pepsi
Loudon
N.H
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Brickyard
Watkins Glen
N.Y
Mich
New Hampshire
London
Southern
Select
Richmond
Dover
Del
Napa Autocare
Winston
Phoenix
Rusty Wallace
Bill Elliott
Johnny Benson
Jimmy Spencer
Ken Schrader
Michael Waltrip
Reynard-Honda
AP Pure
Rio de Janeiro
Kool
CART
Indy Racing League
National Hot Rod Association
Atlanta
IROC
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Lawrence Journal-World
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Douglas County Child Development Association
Dorit
Echosen
Dens County Fairgrounds
21St & Harper
On Roe
Bie Celerc
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