Does Winning Matter In NASCARs New Chase Format
Gordon argues consistency still drives the title as 10 race stretch defines the Chase. The article examines if winning remains essential with 2005 Nextel Cup format, noting Mayfield's Michigan win, the Chase cutoff, and scenarios where champions may emerge without a season win.
Top NASCAR Chase contenders head into final stretch at Michigan
Tony Stewart leads a list of top eight in the 2005 Chase with car No. 20, chasing the title after a fifth at Michigan. Jimmie Johnson, Greg Biffle, Rusty Wallace, Jeremy Mayfield, Mark Martin, Kurt Busch, Ryan Newman, Carl Edwards, and Jamie McMurray fill the round eight ranking with notes on last week's finishes and potential boosts for the postseason.
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Ryan Newman
Jamie McMurray
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Sterling Marlin
Mike Bliss
Ken Schrader
Empene
Kyle Petty
Jeff Green
Dave Blaney
Scott Wimmer
Travis Kvapil
Jason Leffler
Bristol Motor Speedway Sprint Cup Preview
Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol Tennessee hosts a 0.533 mile high banked concrete oval. Qualifying Friday at 5 10 p m and the race Saturday at 6 40 p m on TNT with radio on PRN. Purse 5928193 dollars. Dale Earnhardt Jr. won last year. Pole leaders since 2001 Jeff Gordon Ryan Newman Elliott Sadler Kurt Busch. Cale Yarborough led all 500 laps in 1973 Southeastern 500.
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Racing writer mulls 500-point bonus for first win
Racing columnist David Poole argues NASCAR should add a 500-point bonus for a driver's first win of the season. Readers are invited to vote at that site as NASCAR brass tour candidate cities for a new hall of fame. Vote total reported at 5394.
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