NASCAR weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway features Cup and Busch Series
Las Vegas hosts a Nextel Cup event at the 1.5 mile Las Vegas Motor Speedway with practice Friday at 5 10 p m and race Sunday at 2 p m Fox covers the event with a purse near 5 98 million Matt Kenseth won last year Kevin Harvick leads the Cup points after two races and Joe Nemechek won last season's Busch race at Sam's Town 300 Saturday.
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NASCAR visit to Las Vegas this weekend prompt vote
This week's question asks whether a driver should be allowed to bet on himself in a race. Readers are invited to cast their vote at ThatsRacin dot com for the Las Vegas NASCAR weekend poll.
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Kenseth Extends 2003 Victory Pace at Rockingham
Last week Kenseth added a win at Rockingham tying his 2003 championship total. The article asks how many races Kenseth will win in 2004, noting fan interest and voting on the question.
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NASCAR drivers weigh spoiler and tire changes at Las Vegas
Veteran Rusty Wallace leads the push for softer tires and lower rear spoilers as NASCAR tests new aero and tire rules. At Las Vegas Motor Speedway the industry debates fuel strategy and pit timing while riders like Jeff Burton and Kyle Busch anticipate how the changes affect strategy and performance in the UAW DaimlerChrysler 400.
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Las Vegas Nextel Cup wagering debate deepens
A NASCAR column weighs legal gambling on Nextel Cup races as Brendan Gaughan wins money betting on himself in a Truck race Texas. The piece notes Gaughan’s casino ties and NASCAR’s planned discussion, underscoring the unsettled.
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Wagering by racers sparks debate on legality and ethics
Columnist David Poole weighs NASCAR drivers gambling on races in Las Vegas. He notes legality, compares to baseball betting, and questions whether officials or crew members could wager without influencing outcomes. He admits no clear answer and wonders about policy implications.
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