Michigan Speedway prepares for NASCAR and IROC events
At Michigan Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan, noon Sunday hosts a 2 mile oval race with first round qualifying Friday at 2 30 pm and second-round trials Saturday at 10 15 am Live CBS coverage begins at noon Purse is 2 325 234 Last year winner Dale Jarrett Also this week the third ICR series race runs at noon Saturday After two of four races Dale Earnhardt leads Bobby Labonte 40 34 Mark Dismore will start on the pole Pontiac rear bumper approved by NASCAR may be used by top teams including Labonte Stewart and Burton ahead of Daytona July 1 rollout
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Speedway
Brooklyn
Mich
CBS
Dale Jarrett
Dale Earnhardt
Bobby Labonte
Indy Racing League
Mark Dismore
Pontiac
Nascar
Michigan
Daytona
Labonte
Tony Stewart
Ward Burton
Top Winston Cup rankings reveal current leaders and threats
The RANKINGS That's Racin' lists the top Winston Cup teams led by Bobby Labonte with strong showings and recent shifts. Ward Burton. Mark Martin suffers Dover setback. Dale Earnhardt remains in title chase. Earnhardt Jr leads rookie race with two wins. Jeff Burton and Dale Jarrett show steady form. Kenseth and Stewart poised for next rounds. Rusty Wallace faces a late setback after Dover results.
Gordon seeks momentum to reclaim championship form
Jeff Gordon, once dominant, confronts a downturn as 1999 and 2000 seasons test his team. With Ray Evernham gone and crew upheaval, Gordon must recapture the momentum that fueled seven wins and a third title in 1998. He aims for consistency, top fives, and timely wins to mount a sustained comeback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Gordon
Gordon
Ray Evernham
Dodge
Dale Jarrett
Robbie Loomis
Brian Whitesell
Evernham
Bobby Labonte
Poll position shows 12 winners in 13 Winston Cup races
Knight Ridder asks readers to vote on the most surprising non-winner in the current Winston Cup season and to comment on www.thatssrracin.com. Last week 10,671 votes showed 14 percent felt special paint schemes may make it harder to pick out drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight Ridder
Winston Cup standings list top 40 as of June 4
The June 4 NASCAR Winston Cup top 40 points leaders are listed, highlighting ongoing title chase and driver positions. Key names and their total points are reported to show gaps and momentum as the season progresses.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dally Racing
Kmart
Racin
Mark Martin
Dover
Dale Earnhardt Jr
Guy
Jeff Burton
Martin
Matt Kenseth
Stewart
Rusty Wallace
Darlington
Bristol
Charlotte
Martinsville
Talladega
California
Dale
Earnhardt
Ditasroptien
Daytona International Speedway
Vm Ac
B. Labonte
W. Burton
D. Earnhardt
D. Jarrett
M. Martin
Burton
R. Wallace
R. Rudd
M. Kenseth
M. Skinner
Elliott
D. Earnhardt R
Mayfield
Park
Benson
C. Little
K.schrader
Andretti
Marlin
Spencer
Nemechek
K. Lepage
R. Pressley
Waltrip
Hamilton
K. Irwin
Tee
Nadeau
K. Wallace
E. Sadler
S. Compton
Blaney
Pet Aaies
Walienbach
D. Waltrin
Bodine
Pruett
Paints
Green
Oeas
Keller
R. Hornaday
K. Harvick Enebbe
R. Lajoieie
D. Green
E. Sawyer
Atwood
Close
Lawrence
Lae
Terry Tatra
Roa
Dad
Crown