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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 2000
Page
13
Gordon seeks a fourth straight win at Watkins Glen as he pursues a NASCAR road course triumph that would add to his legacy. He faces Chevrolet handling issues amid a season underperforming relative to his career pace, with Ron Fellows favored to challenge him on the road course.
Michael Schumacher faces a tough Hungarian Grand Prix race as his 22 point lead dwindles to two. He vows to survive the first corner and gain points while McLarens Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard close in. Ferrari teammate Rubens Barrichello offers little help as Luca di Montezemelo signals no preference for title winner.
John Force, NHRA legend, eased past Pro Stock rival Bob Glidden as he claimed his 88th Funny Car win and led the points chase. He reflected on sacrifice to stay on top, while Toliver tested Force’s dominance in a television friendly rivalry.
Andretti, the mid Ohio veteran, seeks his 16th start at the 2.25 mile course near Lexington in the Miller Lite 200 hoping for a third victory. He holds a 22 point lead over Roberto Moreno in the driver standings after a strong 1990 1991 wins and a dramatic 1998 crash that he survived unscathed. Qualifying is set for Friday and Saturday as he emphasizes aggressive yet controlled laps on the hilly, narrow circuit.
Daytona session convened for up to a dozen Winston Cup teams to add rear spoiler angle from 45 to 65 degrees and place a 1 inch roof strip to increase drag. The goal is to raise plate bore from seven eights to about 1 inch, restoring throttle response and adding horsepower while cutting overall speed.
Fast facts note Ruttman has two wins this season and Hornaday placed in the top 10 in three of four Kroger 250s. CART, F1, IRL and NHRA results and upcoming races are listed, including next events at Chicago 175, Elkhart Lake Havoline 200, and Belgian Grand Prix.
NASCAR coverage outlines Watkins Glen events with first and second round qualifying on ESPN2 and the Sunday 11 30 a m race on ESPN at Watkins Glen International a 2 45 mile road course 11 turns and 90 laps 220 5 miles notes Jeff Gordon former road course streak holder and Bobby Labonte who won the Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis discussing last year results and Labonte’s recent concussion impact plus Gordon and Mark Martin three Watkins Glen wins and other drivers with track success Next race Pepsi 400 on Aug 20 at Brooklyn Michigan also includes Nashville race schedule with qualifying and a race at the Nashville Superspeedway noting Dennis Setzer Kevin Harvick and Joe Ruttman in recent events
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