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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 2007
Page
9
The Nextel Cup Chase kicks off at New Hampshire International Speedway as 12 contenders seek quick, steady or bold starts. Johnson, leading, faces pressure to maintain momentum. Hamlin and Truex aim to capitalize on past NH and Dover success.
The piece argues that IndyCar stars like Montoya Villeneuve Franchitti Hornish and Wheldon will shift to NASCAR, expanding the sport’s reach beyond the Southeast. It notes audience growth, economic incentives, and the challenge to traditional stock car loyalties as drivers from open-wheel disciplines move to Cup competition.
The NASCAR Cup event at New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon features a 1 058 mile oval with Sunday 1 pm race time and Saturday qualifying at 2 10 pm broadcast on ABC and Motor Racing Network. Purse 5 319 880. Reigning winner Kevin Harvick led by eight of 12 Chase drivers with NH wins. Jeff Gordon marks his 500th Cup start and 500th consecutive start.
Readers are asked for opinions on making stock car racing international at ThatsRacin.com. Last week's poll on Gibbs Racing and Toyota drew 7,883 votes with 56 percent saying Cup level wins will still elude the automaker.
In a season crowded with star names Jimmie Johnson Tony Stewart and Kevin Harvick loom large as Indy Racing League headlines hint at a NASCAR crossover. Dale Earnhardt Inc. may seek engine help from Hendrick Motorsports while Dodge plans refinement as teams push to avoid late start times that hinder timely results.
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