Jarrett rises in NASCAR standings after Pontiac 400 win
Dale Jarrett and crew chief Todd Parrott revived momentum with the Pontiac 400 victory at Richmond International Raceway. He moved from 55 points behind Jeff Burton to 63 points ahead, grabbing the series lead for the first time since May 1997. Jarrett praised the team’s shape and top-five consistency as Jeff Gordon’s dominance continues.
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Crew chiefs fall as NASCAR season stalls
Crew chiefs face job insecurity as more than 10 have been fired this season. Paul Andrews and Corrie Stott were let go this week, with Peters Sospenzo promoted to replace Andrews and Tony Glover named interim crew chief for Sterling Marlin. Mayfield's slump follows Pocono glory, highlighting the volatility of stock car leadership.
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Winston All Star race back at Lowe's after deadly IRL crash
Concord North Carolina Fans return to Lowe's Motor Speedway for The Winston at 1.5 mile trioval despite an Indy Racing League crash that killed three spectators and injured eight. A record 21 drivers compete in the 70 lap event with a $1.3 million purse and a $200,000 minimum to the winner, as Jeff Gordon and Mark Martin figures headline last year’s controversy.
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ABC Extends Indy 500 Deal Through 2004
Howard Katz new ABC Sports president locks in a five year Indy 500 extension with ESPN and Tony George. The deal covers 2000 to 2004 with ABC retaining the race and five IRL events while ESPN airs the remaining IRL races. Reported annual value ranges between 13 and 14 million dollars.
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Indy officials lift ban on SI writer Ed Hinton
In Indianapolis the Indianapolis Motor Speedway reinstated Sports Illustrated senior auto writer Ed Hinton after a credential ban tied to a May 1 VisionAire 500 death coverage. Speedway president Tony George announced the move amid media room questions, noting the magazine declined a different credential.
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