Indy 400 Miles at Speedway With TV Radio Details
At Indianapolis Motor Speedway the 400 mile race runs 160 laps on the 2.5 mile track at 1 30 p m Sunday with qualifying at 10 10 a m Saturday on NBC and the IMS radio network The event offers an 8 771 458 purse Last year’s winner was Kevin Harvick Also this weekend the Busch and Truck series race at Indianapolis Raceway Park in Clermont Ind Travis Kvapil Toyota first Truck win last weekend trails Den nis Setzer by 222 points entering Friday’s race Greg Biffle four Busch wins but trails Martin Truex Jr by 408 points entering Saturday’s race
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Chase for the Championship fair for Johnson in 10 races
A reader question asks if the 10 race Chase for the Championship format is fair to Jimmie Johnson who holds a sizable lead after 26 races. The inquiry invites readers to vote at ThatsRacin.com.
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NASCAR Chase format fuels mixed fan reactions
Last week's poll asks readers how they feel about NASCARs new Chase for the Championship. With the top 10 narrowing, fans weigh in on the format as 11 500 votes were cast last week.
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Who's Hot and Not in the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup
A look at the Nextel Cup season highlights Jimmie Johnson leads with 14 top five finishes five more than any rival Jeff Gordon has five straight top fives Jeremy Mayfield has three straight top 10s Among the 14 drivers to run all 10 Indy races only Joe Nemechek failed to post a top 10 Jamie McMurray has three results of 30th or worse in the last six races.
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Harvick Eyes Brickyard 400 Return After Tough Season
Kevin Harvick reflects on a confusing season as he heads into the Brickyard 400. He recalls winning Indy last year, aging into a more determined chase for a top 10 in the Chase for the Nextel Cup. Harvick cites engine problems and inconsistent results, stressing an offensive, no-defense approach to seal victories.
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NASCAR Power Rankings Ahead of Brickyard 400
Jimmie Johnson remains top pick with potential Bermuda option. Jeff Gordon poses a challenge if he bests Johnson for a possible fourth Brickyard 400 win. The list also highlights Kenseth’s wide gap to No 1 and teams coping with Pocono setbacks.
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Johnson Sees Lead Persist Under Nextel Cup Chase
Jimmie Johnson, 232 points ahead after Victory at Pocono, faces a volatile six week span before the Final Chase. He argues the title should reward consistency over 36 races, while saying the Chase format is not unfair despite his large early advantage. The top profit includes at least 250000 for leading after 26 races, increasing with point margin.
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