Inaugural Chicagoland Speedway Race Sunday Qualifier
At Chicagoland Speed Way a 1.5 mile tri oval hosts the inaugural NASCAR event with 12:30 p.m. Sunday action and a 3 p.m. Friday qualifier. NBC airs live, Motor Racing Network radio covers the race, and the purse totals 3 976953 dollars. Last year no winner, marking a first ever triumph. Also Kevin Harvick and Greg Biffle duel for the Grand National title as Chicago hosts a second race this week with Harvick leading by 102 points after Watkins Glen.
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Was Daytona Pepsi 400 fixed by NASCAR vote inquiry
Readers weigh in on whether NASCAR fixed Saturdays Pepsi 400 at Daytona and share opinions on Knight Ridder's ThatsRacin motorsports site. Last week 18 764 votes queried fans about watching the first Winston Cup race at Daytona since Dale Earnhardt's death.
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NASCAR expands reach into Chicagoland for Tropicana 400
Knight Ridder reports Chicagoland Speedway near Joliet marks NASCAR expansion into a large market. NASCAR executive George Pyne explains growth aims, market potential, and balancing new venues with traditional tracks amid fan, team, and community considerations.
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Mayfield Shines at New Winston Cup Stop in Joliet
Jeremy Mayfield stands among the Winston Cup leaders as the series debuts at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet. He has top finishes at four recently added tracks, including second at Homestead and California wins, plus pole and most laps led at Texas, highlighting his success at new venues.
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Top Winston Cup teams ranked by performance and potential
Racin ranks the top Winston Cup teams led by Jeff Gordon and Dale Jarrett. Daytona reshuffles keep Gordon safely atop while Jarrett closes the gap. Ricky Rudd and Tony Stewart hover near the leaders as Daytona drama reshapes the order. Rusty Wallace eyes a Daytona win as Earnhardt Jr. shocks with a Daytona victory. Sterling Marlin and Johnny Benson face mixed results after high expectations at Daytona.
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