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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 2003
Page
13
National racing news and regional track notes from Speed Central at racing.lawrence.com. Discuss speed engines and drivers on Pit Row, the racing bulletin board.
At Talladega Superspeedway a 2.66 mile banked tri ovals returns the EA Sports 500 with 1 p m Sunday race, 3 05 p m Friday qualifying. NBC TV and Motor Racing Network radio carry the event, purse 4783786 dollars. Dale Earnhardt Jr the defending winner with Talladega three titles leads active drivers with four wins. Elliott, Marlin, Labonte, Martin and Gordon each at two. Mayfield claimed three poles across different teams 1996 2000 and 2003.
Online poll asks readers to vote on which driver has the stronger season Kenseth or Newman with readers directed to ThatsRacin dot com for voting.
Last week’s question weighs the impact of Brian France becoming NASCAR’s top leader. Discussion centers on governance, sponsorship, and potential shifts in policy affecting teams, tracks, and fans amid a changing sponsorship landscape and media strategy.
Pa. notes signal there will be no major shifts despite France’s broader stance. The remark underscores continuity in policy or leadership decisions, with emphasis on stable governance and predictable diplomacy.
Cur says He'll implement swift major changes and repair fences with Bruton Smith. A second NASCAR Cup date is planned at Texas, among other adjustments.
Mayfield, driver of the No. 19 Evernham Motorsports Dodge, rebounded from recent frustrations with back to back runner-up finishes. He credited the sustained effort, strong teamwork, and a streak of solid results for lifting the team and narrowing the gap to the top 20 in points.
NASCAR power ranking shows Matt Kenseth and Ryan Newman contending for the title with Harvick and Johnson close. Dale Earnhardt Jr returns from Dover as a top challenger, while Kurt Busch holds firm amid a season lull and Labonte remains a Talladega dark horse.
Ryan Newman, vocal critic of NASCAR's revised caution procedures, tests the rule by regaining a lap and winning the MBNA America 400 at Dover International Speedway. He retook the lead after debris caused a late caution, then held off Jeremy Mayfield to win by 1.152 seconds, his seventh victory of the season.
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