NASCAR scheduling draws mixed reviews across venues
End of season critique notes Daytona's big race followed by a dull California Speedway event. For the third weekend, a Busch series road race in Mexico City drew more Nextel Cup drivers than expected. Readers are invited to vote at thatsracin.com.
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Racing notes from California track and Car of Tomorrow debate
Mark Martin leads a strong showing with seven Truck races planned and a 2 for 2 start. Shane Hmiel faces NASCAR's first lifetime ban for substance abuse violations. The sport weighs fixing the track versus waiting for the Car of Tomorrow while Dodge Charger noses draw complaints as Chargers top the field over 2004 base models.
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Roush Racing Dominates Early 2006 NASCAR Action
Roush drivers win four of six top series races in two weeks led by Matt Kenseth at California. Mark Martin also strong in Trucks and Busch, with Martin leading the Truck charge while Greg Biffle and Erik Darnell pick up key finishes. Crew stability and new Ford machinery cited as at least part of the strong start.
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