Force sets sights as NHRA title battle tightens at Topeka
John Force, three time defending champion, holds an 89 point lead over rivals including Ron Capps and Chuck Etchells ahead of the 10th annual Parts America Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka. He seeks a 4.80 second run as teammates and challengers stay within striking distance in a close championship race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peka
John Force
U.S
Bazemore
Force
America
Capps
Heartland Park Topeka
Nhra Winston
NHRA
Topeka
Kenny Bernstein
Joe Amato
Gary Scelzi
Cory McClenathan
Amato
McClenathan
Ron Capps
Memphis
Tenn
1995 NASCAR Winston Cup Schedule and Standings Highlights
The Associated Press lists the full 1995 NASCAR Winston Cup schedule with winners in parentheses for each race from February to November and presents the driver standings led by Jeff Gordon with 4 297 points, followed by Mark Martin and Dale Jarrett. The list includes race venues such as Daytona Beach, Rockingham, Las Vegas, and Charlotte, among others, with top drivers like Rusty Wallace, Bobby Labonte, and Jeff Burton closing the top 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daytona Beach
Fla
Dale Earnhardt
Rockingham
N.C
Jeff Gordon
Mark Martin
Hampton
Bobby Labonte
Darlington
S.C
Dale Jarrett
Bristol
Tenn
Texas
Fort Worth
Martinsville
Bobby Hamilton
Talladega
Ala
California
Fontana
Charlotte
Dover
Del
Richmond
Terry Labonte
Brooklyn
Mich
Long Pond
Jeremy Mayfield
Sonoma
Calif
Loudon
N.H
Eff Burton
Pennsylvania
Brickyard
Indianapolis
Eff Gordon
Watkins Glen
N.Y
CMT
Jeff Burton
Ricky Rudd
Phoenix
Rusty Wallace
John Andretti
Ken Schrader
Ernie Irvan
Sterling Marlin
Michael Waltrip
Jimmy Spencer
Chad Little
Bill Elliott
Johnny Benson
Ward Burton
Ted Musgrave
Darrell Waltrip
Brett Bodine
Mike Skinner
Kenny Irwin
Joe Nemechek
Geoff Bodine
Dick Trickle
Kyle Petty
THE
Associated Press
Lawrence man earns pit crew spot with NHRA drag team
Britt Klotz a 25 year old Lawrence High graduate, pursued his dream after meeting a pit crew chief in a restaurant. He travels with Tony Pedregon on John Force Castrols No 2 Funny Car, working 12 hour days on the NHRA circuit. He joined after visiting Indianapolis and impressing Force crew leadership. He will be in Topeka for the Heartland Park race today through Sunday with gate times and event schedule provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britt Klotz
Tony Pedregon
NHRA
John Force
John Force Castrol
Lawrence High
Force
Klotz
Pittsburg State
Indianapolis
George Waters
Parts America Nationals Weekend Recap and Crew Roles
The Parts America Nationals offered tickets from ten to fifty dollars across days and venues, with Kenny Bernstein John Force and Jim Yates earning 1997 titles. Waters describes the crew member Stevens who works under the car handling shocks and other tasks, stressing the danger if any failure occurs and praising his stepson for breaking into the sport despite grueling twelve hour days and the hardest job on the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenny Bernstein
John Force
Jim Yates
Waters
Rudd extends Winston Cup streak with Martinsville win
Ricky Rudd won at Martinsville in 90 degree heat to extend his streak of winning at least one Winston Cup race to 16 seasons. The Tide car faced a failing cooling system early, with Hut Stricklin ready as relief. Rudd praised crew chief Billy Ingle for guiding the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark McGwire
Ricky Rudd
Martinsville
Rudd
Hut Stricklin
Strcklin
Southern Virginia
Cal Ripken
Richard Petty
Dover
Indianapolis
Billy Ingle
Ingle
Rockingham
N.C
Winston Cup and related races this week in Charlotte area
Schedule outlines NASCAR Winston Cup events at Concord CMS including first and second round qualifying and the 501 mile race. Last year Dale Jarrett won with Labonte second and Earnhardt third. Fast facts highlight Gordon’s season wins and points lead plus upcoming Winston 500 at Talladega.
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Concord
N.C
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Dale Jarrett
Bobby Labonte
Dale Earnhardt
Jeff Gordon
Mark Martin
Martin
Cms
Gordon
Talladega
Ala
Jimmy Spencer
Tony Stewart
Dale Earnhardt Jr
Anheuser-Busch Inc
Carquest Auto Parts
Madison
Ill
Infiniti engine powers Guerrero fourth at Lone Star 500
Nissan USA's Infiniti Indy project shows progress as Roberto Guerrero finishes fourth at Texas Motor Speedway, the best showing for the Infiniti engine after nearly two years of development. Frank Hansowetz lauds the result, saying the program is on the upswing and will push ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberto Guerrero
Nissan USA
Frank Honsowetz
Texas Motor Speedway
Honsowetz
Hansowetz
Nissan
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Texas
Infiniti Indy Project
Roberto
Guerrero
Infiniti
Miller
Oldsmobile
Aurora
Fort Worth
Indianapolis
Indy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Heartland Park
Lawrence Man
US 75
Parts America
Top Fuel
Mike Dunn
Chuck Etchells
Cruz Pedregon
Warren Johnson
Kurt Johnson
Jeg Coughlin
Mark Osborne
Larry Kopp
John Lingenfelter
Jerry Haas
Todd Patterson
David Nickens
Matt Hines
Angelle Seeling
John Smith
Greg Underdahl
Dave Schultz
New
Texaco
Alex Zanardi
Williams
Target-Chip Ganassi Racing
al Unser Jr
Australia
Gold Coast
Suzuka
Japan
Indy Racing League
Las Vegas
By Mike Harris
AP Motorsports
Jack Miller
Frank Hansowetz
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