Scelzi Hones Craft For Racing Glory And Normal Life
Fresno driver Gary Scelzi, three NHRA Top Fuel champion in four years, emphasizes hands on work on his cars and a return to welding after racing. He notes a slow 2001 start after a record 23 wins in four seasons, and likens his career to a NASCAR veteran’s long losing stretch before a comeback. The 40-year-old backs his meticulous ethic as the key to success and preparation for life beyond drag racing.
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NHRA 2001 schedule and driver standings overview
The 2001 NHRA schedule lists race dates and winners across Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle and Pro Stock Truck with driver Paint standings. Key events include Pomona Feb 4, Phoenix Feb 18, Baytown Mar 25, Las Vegas Apr 8, Gainesville Apr 21, Bristol Apr 29, Commerce May 6, Englishtown May 20, Topeka May 27, Joliet Jun 3, Kirkersville Jun 17, Madison Jun 24, Pomona Jul 7, Denver Jul 22, Kent Jul 29, Pomona Jul 7, and Sonoma Aug 5 among others with final point leaders: Top Fuel Kenny Bernstein and Larry Dixon near the top, Funny Car John Force and Ron Capps, Pro Stock Mark Pawuk and Warren Johnson, Pro Stock Motorcycle Matt Hines and Antron Brown, Pro Stock Truck Randy Daniels and Bob Panella Jr.
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Tony Pedregon
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Stewart Dover Tests at Dover for Platinum 400
Tony Stewart, known for success at Dover Downs, plans to test at The Monster Mile ahead of Sundays MBNA Platinum 400. He aims to improve on near perfection by matching rival teams and keeping his edge, recalling a six-win surge as a second-year driver and Labonte's title ahead of him.
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Winston Cup MBNA 400 at Dover Preview Card
Dover Downs International Speedway hosts the Winston Cup MBNA 400 with 400 miles on tap. Tony Stewart led 242 laps to win last year. Kyle Petty’s Dover win came in 1995. Bil Elliott and Ricky Rudd own four Dover wins each. Next race Kmart 400 on June 10 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
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Castroneves aims to prove oval win was no fluke in Milwaukee
Helio Castroneves, fresh off winning the Indianapolis 500, meets CART FedEx Series regulars at the Milwaukee Mile in the Miller Lite 225. He will race against Kenny Brack, who already claimed a recent CART victory in Japan, as Brack returns from Sweden and eyes oval success. Castroneves outdrove rivals including Gil de Ferran to claim Indy glory.
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Hamilton Jr. Holds Winston Cup Ride at Dover
Bobby Hamilton Jr. continues in the MBNA Platinum 400 at Dover Downs International Speedway subbing for injured Joe Nemechek. The son of a longtime Winston Cup driver aims to gain experience with Andy Petree Racing after a 39th place Coca-Cola 600 debut following a crash. Nemechek broke his right shoulder and arm testing a Busch car and hopes to return June 10 at Michigan Speedway.
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2001 NASCAR Winston Cup schedule and standings summary
Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip leads a 2001 Winston Cup schedule listing dates and venues from February through November with winners in parentheses. Driver standings show Dale Jarrett leading at 1,701 points, followed by Jeff Gordon and Rusty Wallace, then a list of top names including Jeff Burton, Tony Stewart, Sterling Marlin, Steve Park, Bobby Hamilton, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Kevin Harvick, Bobby Labonte, Matt Kenseth, Jimmy Spencer, and Elliott Sadler with points ranging from 1,326 to 1,274.
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