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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1999
Page
14
Jeff Gordon won the pole for the Kmart 400 at Michigan Speedway with a lap of 186.945 mph, breaking his own track record of 186.611 mph. The No. 24 Chevrolet added a fourth pole this season as he eyes a fourth victory and chases Winston Cup titles he earned in 1995, 1997, and 1998.
Jeff Gordon earned his 27th career pole and second at Michigan with a fast lap in a similar package to California. Ernie Irvan qualified second in a Pontiac, Mark Martin third in a Ford, Ken Schrader fourth, and Bill Elliott fifth as the field contends on the two mile oval. Elliott also noted the emotional tie to Harry Melling on what would have been his 55th birthday.
Dale Earnhardt wins his third straight IROC Race of Champions at Michigan Speedway by .007 seconds in a rough finish that pitted him against Mark Martin. His son Dale Jr. finished close behind as father and son raced lap after lap with a high showdown on the final turns.
Eddie Irvine led two practice sessions at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve with a 1:20.576 lap, edging Michael Schumacher by 0.934 seconds and David Coulthard by 0.700. Schumacher said the team will debut a new engine in qualifying as Alesi, Fisichella, Zonta, and Hakkinen followed in the field.
Indy Racing League drivers anticipate high excitement for today's Longhorn 500 at Texas Motor Speedway while speeds will be reduced. Twenty six drivers race in the IRL third annual event as maximum RPM is cut from 10300 to 10000 to lower crash risk after a high banked oval incident in Concord. Scott Sharp notes strong pace as Mark Dismore starts on pole.
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