Inaugural Texas Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway
At Texas Motor Speedway in Justin the inaugural NASCAR Truck race unfolds with qualifying Friday at 3 10 p m and the main event Sunday at 2 10 p m NBC TV and Performance Racing Network radio cover the $6 815 880 purse Ted Musgrave leads Dennis Setzer by 51 points in the title chase as Martin Truex Jr moves closer to Busch glory with a 100 point edge over Clint Bowyer Also prominent are Greg Biffle Matt Kenseth Mark Martin and Ryan Newman among the Chase drivers with wins at Texas
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Chase for NASCAR Cup winner question prompts fan vote
Edwards and Newman are tied for fourth in the standings as Tony Stewart leads the Chase with three pursuers within 83 points. Fans are invited to vote at thatsracin com to predict the overall champion, with 9 928 votes cast so far.
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Stop and Go Tony Stewart Leads Most Laps This Season
Tony Stewart has led the most laps in 11 of 33 races this season. Carl Edwards has five top ten finishes in his last six races including a win. Jeff Gordon rose from 17th to 12th in points after recent top two finishes. Michael Waltrip has no top ten since June at Michigan. Dale Jarrett slumped to 30th or worse in three races since Talladega.
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Gordon Finds Blessing in Chase Absence as 2006 Comeback Begins
Jeff Gordon reflects that missing the Chase for the Cup in 2005 was a blessing in disguise. The season’s late struggles spurred drastic changes and learning at 1.5 mile tracks, with a Martinsville win restoring confidence. He aims for a strong 2006, eyeing first wins at remaining tracks and a new crew chief.
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Tony Stewart Heads Up Title Chase With Three Races Left
Tony Stewart holds breathing room as he nears the end of the Chase. Jimmie Johnson remains a strong title contender while Greg Biffle could steal the championship. Carl Edwards has three wins and a late Atlanta surge. Ryan Newman shares standings but Edwards appears stronger heading in.
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NASCAR team limits could reshape Nextel Cup competition
Veteran observers debate a cap on teams per owner as NASCAR weighs limits that could affect Roush and Hendrick, with quotes calling the idea like Get Shorty. Proponents say 12 strong two to three car teams beat six five car outfits and urge a full hearing amid concerns over power consolidation.
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