Dodges Rise Sparks Hope In NASCAR After 16 Years
Dodge cars powered by Ward Burton and Sterling Marlin broke a 16 year win drought as NASCAR approved a 2 inch air dam extension boosting aero balance. Bill Davis credits rule change and team effort as Dodges chalk up 10 top tens in four races after a slow summer. Burton won the Southern 500 and Elliott, Blaney, and Atwood posted top results as Dodge eyes more success in Richmond.
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Driver Standings Top NASCAR Drivers and Points Figures
A list of drivers with current standings and point totals led by Jeff Gordon with 3,708 points. Ricky Rudd is second at 3,366, Sterling Marlin third at 3,230, Dale Jarrett fourth at 3,215, and Tony Stewart fifth at 3,210. The tally continues through Buckshot Jones at 1,297.
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Gordon to Ride With Bugs and Elmer at Richmond
Jeff Gordon seeks his sixth win of the season at the Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400 in Richmond where six Looney Tunes themed Monte Carlos will be driven. Gordon leads with two wins and a solid points cushion amid slick conditions expected at the 0.75-mile track.
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NASCAR Cup Richmond Weekend Preview 2000 Schedule
Winston Cup at Richmond International Raceway features a 300 mile 400 lap race with Ward Burton the defending winner, Jeff Gordon second, and eight poles winning history. Busch Series and Craftsman Trucks races follow with multiple fines noted and next races listed.
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Foyt taps Ray for Texas finale with Herbet debut
Former IRL champion Greg Ray was hired by AJ Foyt to race in the season finale at Texas Motor Speedway on Sept 16. Ray will replace Donnie Beechler in a Nissan powered car, joining Eliseo Salazar who drives with an Oldsmobile engine as Johnny Herbert makes his series debut. Ray, IRL 1999 champion with Team Menard, previously drove for Foyt in 1998 and says the Texas return is a chance to team up again.
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Park sits out after freak Darlington mishap
Winston Cup driver Steve Park will miss this weekend's race at Richmond after a concussion and bruised collar bone from a freak accident at Darlington. Doctor recommends rest. Kenny Wallace will fill in. Park was released from hospital Monday after being airlifted from the track. DEI continues to investigate the incident.
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