NASCAR Eyes Full Use of Car of Tomorrow by 2008
NASCAR officials announced the Car of Tomorrow COT should be used full time by 2008 with Bristol Motor Speedway hosting its debut March 25. DOT test at Bristol drew 50 teams as drivers like Jeff Burton and Jeff Gordon weighed the future of the new design and its safety and cost goals.
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Mark Martin Leads Nextel Cup Standings with 37 Week Streak
Mark Martin sits atop the Nextel Cup standings and has remained in the top 10 for 37 consecutive weeks among current drivers, highlighting consistent performance across the season.
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Badd
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Humble Earnhardt Jr. balances fame and focus on track
Dale Earnhardt Jr. remains level headed despite NASCAR fame. fellow drivers praise his humility and consistency. He credits his late father with shaping his outlook and says fan support fuels his drive while he avoids letting celebrity affect performance. He notes minimal recognition outside racing.
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Jimmie Johnson talks last season and road course focus
Reigning Nextel Cup champion Jimmie Johnson sat with reporters including Rick Minter of Cox News Service to discuss expectations as defending champ. He cites lessons from last year, learning quickly with Hendrick Motorsports, and plans to refine the Car of Tomorrow while boosting road-course testing and alternative races. His thoughts on teammate Jeff Gordon suggest a possible retirement could occur after two decades.
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Martins Time Boosts Ginn Racing In California Race
NASCAR notes show Mark Martin elevating Ginn Racing No. 01 with strong results in California after a switch from Jack Roush. Toyota's Cup debut underwhelms with several outages, while Busch Series also leans Cup heavy with top 12 at Daytona. Kahne to wedding in Enumclaw anchors weekend lore.
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Clean Sweep by Kenseth Despite Crew Chief Suspension
Matt Kenseth won both Busch and Cup races at California even with Robbie Reiser suspended. Kenseth credited Reiser and NASCA for guidance in preparing the winning ride. The situation echoed last season when JJ Johnson won early races while Chad Rinalis served a Daytona violation suspension.
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