Gordon Takes Sixth Pole In Monte Carlo 400 Night Race
Jeff Gordon, the Winston Cup points leader, earned the pole for the Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400 in Richmond after posting a quick lap of 124.902 mph. Rusty Wallace will start second, with Sterling Marlin and Jeff Burton in the second row, as Gordon extends his lead with 11 races remaining. The pole marks Gordon’s sixth of the season and reinforces his strong form amid a tightening championship chase.
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Park to miss 4-6 weeks in race return
Park will sit out four to six weeks after brain bruising from a Darwinlington Raceway accident. Dr. Jerry Petty advised the wait at Carolinas Medical Center. Kenny Wallace will drive the No. 1 Chevrolet during Park’s absence as Dale Earnhardt Inc. focuses on his recovery.
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Autolite Fram 250: Spencer Dominates Busch Race
Jimmy Spencer pulled away from Matt Kenseth on a restart with 35 laps left to win the Autolite Fram 250 at Richmond. Spencer led 192 laps in May and 169 in this race, sweeping Richmond Busch events. Kenseth finished second, Kevin Grubb third, Geoffrey Bodine fourth, and Johnny Sauter fifth in his Busch debut.
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