Richmond Raceway Night Race Details and Standings
The 0.75 mile Richmond International Raceway hosts a Saturday evening race with a 6 30 p m start and a Friday 5 10 p m qualifying on FX and MRN radio. The event purse is 4 931 502 dollars. last year’s winner was Kasey Kahne. Tony Stewart has three Richmond wins and nine top tens in 14 starts. After nine 2006 races the top three differ by 78 points, vs 151 points a year earlier.
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Night races spark debate among racing fans in May
A May voting prompt asks whether night time is best for racing. Dale Earnhardt Jr. calls a black No. 8 Chevy Talladega deal “a pretty cool deal for DES,” as fans weigh the arrangement after 9,636 votes on that site.
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Sac-Jimmie Johnson shines on NASCARs biggest tracks
Jim Utter notes Sac-Jimmy Johnson remains undefeated on Talladega and Daytona style tracks while Dale Jarrett climbs into the top 10 in points. Greg Biffle comments on engine endurance and Ford's single win this season, contrasting with last year. Utter questions driver decision making on multi wide moves and race risk versus reward.
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Mayfield Seeks Comeback at Richmond After Tough Patch
Jeremy Mayfield, a veteran of the Nex tel Cup chase, returns to Richmond Va seeking bounce back. He notes past success at Daytona and Richmond while acknowledging struggles this season with teammate changes and car performance. He aims to win races and finish top 20 to 15 in points, refusing to quit.
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NASCAR Driver Rankings Snapshot After Talladega Collision
Jimmie Johnson leads the list as dominant in 2006 plate races, with Matt Kenseth rising from outside top 25 last year to chase contention. Tony Stewart near win potential, Kasey Kahne avoids punishment for Talladega wreck, Kevin Harvick questioned by Hermie Sadler, Mark Martin frustrated, Jeff Gordon clings to hope, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. underwhelms in Talladega showing.
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