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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1997
Page
14
Fans and vendors note a quieter Indy 500 week as IRL CART split reshapes the event. Scalpels offer four tickets for 200 dollars, a hotel room glut appears, and longtime traditions less vibrant. Officials report reduced corporate orders and waning pre race buzz.
Terry Labonte heads into the Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway with a 39 point edge atop the Winston Cup standings after nine top ten finishes in 10 races. He seeks his first 1997 victory and notes key durability and mid race adaptability needed for the 600 mile test. Jeff Gordon, Labonte’s Hendrick teammate, backs him to perform well as the race unfolds.
Tracy charged from seventh with 35 laps left to pass Patrick Carpentier on the 1.27 mile oval and win his third straight CART Indy car race. The Mercedes‑powered Penske driver averaged 113.884 mph to extend Marlboro Team Penske’s record Indy car victory count to 99. Carpentier was advised by Tony Bettenhausen to settle for points as Tracy overtook Gil de Ferran for the win.
Tony Raines, 33, captured his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory by winning the Western Auto Parts America 200 at 170 Speedway. He led 149 of 200 laps, earned 29,775 dollars, and ended a long Dodge drought dating to 1977, while Rich Bickle started on pole and Jimmy Hensley finished second. Nearby in Charlotte, Joe Nemechek won the Carquest Auto Parts 300 Busch Grand National race as family tragedy weighed in his comeback, earning 43,800 dollars after leading 134 laps and holding off Kevin Lepage.
The program features Cuanotte-Shelly Anderson Patty Moise Tammy Jo Kirk and Lyn St James discussing racing careers and obstacles. Janet Guthrie provides history as Geena Davis hosts while Shirley Muldowney's drag racing legacy anchors the piece. The show marks Indy 500 milestones and promotes women’s access to motor sports.
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