Stewart masters Dover's Monster Mile high banks in IRL pace
Tony Stewart, IRL leader and defending champion, thrives on Dover Downs International Speedway 24 degree banking. He clocks around 183 mph in stock-car testing and believes open throttle simplifies learning curves, giving him an edge over rivals while preparing for Pep Boys 400K. Stewart credits Team Menard's Larry Curry for the setup and notes banked tracks suit his style.
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Top Fuel leader relishes focus as title chase heats up
NHRA standout Cory McClenathan, holder of a 20 point lead over Joe Amato entering Bandimere, reflects on the pressure of leading after a season of dramatic late surges. He cites recent setbacks, a stellar car, and plans to win early to seal the Winston title.
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Winternationals Start NHRA Schedule With Winners and Standings
NHRA list details winners in parentheses for each event from Pomona to Dallas, and driver point standings across Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Truck, and Pro Stock Motorcycle. Key names include Larry Dixon, Ron Capps, Warren Johnson, Cory McClenathan, Matt Hines, Kenny Bernstein, Jeg Coughlin, John Force, and Angelle Seeling among others. Standings highlight Cory McClenathan leading Top Fuel and John Force atop Funny Car with Warren Johnson strong in Pro Stock.
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Zanardi Dominant Threat as Moore Fights On in Toronto
Zanardi leads the CART FedEx Championship Series by 59 points over Greg Moore heading into Toronto Molson Indy provisional qualifying. Moore vows to press on despite two crashes that risked his PPG Cup hopes as Zanardi chases a Canadian win and a potential CART record fourth straight victory.
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Hornaday eyes Winston Cup move after Nazareth win
Ron Hornaday Jr, with 21 career Truck Series victories and four this season, hints at a possible full-time Winston Cup run despite enjoying trucks. He spoke after the NAPA Auto Care 200 win at Nazareth Speedway, aiming to win more and set records for his son and family racing legacy.
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