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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 2000
Page
14
Daily racing updates cover the national scene and regional tracks. Includes speed, engines and drivers from Pit Row and Racing Central.
The Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway is set for 5 15 p m Sunday with live TV on TBS. Purse stands at 3 058 million, last year’s winner Jeff Burton also earned a 1 million No Bull 5 bonus, while Burton Stewart Martin Elliott and Labonte stand eligible for a 17 million bonus if any win. Dale Earnhardt Jr has swept the two latest series events, and the points race remains tight with 78 separating the top five after 11 races.
A compact ranking evaluates drivers from Bobby Labonte to Tony Stewart, noting form at The Winston weekend and last week’s placement. It references car numbers, nicknames, and colors while hinting at future prospects for the 600.
After 11 Winston Cup races Matt Kenseth leads the rookie point race 133 to 132 over Dale Earnhardt Jr. Kenseth has no wins while Earnhardt has two. A panel of NASCAR officials including Dale Jarrett will vote at season end, weighing consistency against race wins.
The piece ranks 20 people shaping NASCAR across ISC and NASCAR power, led by Bill France Jr and Mike Helton. It notes Daytona Beach headquarters and consolidation of power, with Bruton Smith, Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, Roger Penske, Lesa France Kennedy, Tony George, Humpy Wheeler, Rick Hendrick, and others as key players influencing marketing, broadcasting rights, and team ownership.
NASCAR Winston Cup schedule lists each race by date and track from February through November with winners in parentheses. Notable stops include the Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach and the Coca-Cola 600 in Concord, along with Darlington, Talladega, Richmond, and others, featuring drivers such as Dale Jarrett Bobby Labonte Jeff Burton Dale Earnhardt Jr. Mark Martin Jeff Gordon Jeremy Mayfield and more.
Readers vote on Knight Ridder motor sports site asking how many Winston Cup races Dale Earnhardt Jr. will win this year. The poll notes last week's question about relocating The Winston from Charlotte after 2001 and reports 13 019 votes.
The top 40 drivers in the Winston Cup standings are listed with current point totals as of May 6. The field ranks show season performance, with leaders and notable movers highlighted for the season arc and upcoming races.
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