Norco seeks first Pure Stock win at Hickory Speedway
New Castle driver Rick Norco, in his third stock car season, races blue 07 and sits sixth in points at Hickory Speedway. A New Castle native born May 10, 1970, he works as a steel pourer at Ellwood Quality Steel and has two children. Norco credits family support and未 his uncle Richard Norco for sparking his entry into stocks. He aims for a 2000 Pure Stock feature win, after finishing second to Gary Norman last year and earning Hickory Speedway 1999 Sportsman of the Year for his positive attitude and competitiveness.
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Norco racer Rick Mayerchak credits sponsors and family
Maria Mayerchak notes Norco Racing supporter list for the 2000 season includes The Turf Bar Doran Cement and VFW 522. Rick also praises J. R. Klingensmith Joann and Tom Trodden and helps his father in the pits at Hickory. He dreams of a Craftsman Truck Series run and admires Dale Earnhardt as the Intimidator.
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Moore ends drought with win at Hickory Speedway
Rusty Moore broke a winless streak in the Stocks at New Castle Hickory Speedway to claim his first feature victory of the season. Keith Nagy started on the pole and finished second with Terry Kroner third and Chuck Taylor fourth. Mercer Raceway Park also held sixth events with Jacoby, Doran, Gentile, Priest and Lux claiming wins in their respective divisions.
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Stewart keeps hopes alive after late Winston Cup start
Tony Stewart trails in the Winston Cup standings after a slow start but a Dover victory moves him to ninth. With 12 different winners in 13 races, he stresses staying confident. He cites his 1995 USAC title as proof a championship can come with late-season momentum.
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Brewington earns first win in five seasons with Indians
Jamie Brewington, ending a five season drought, earned his first major league win since 1995 by relieving with bases loaded and tossing 2 1/3 hitless innings as Cleveland beat Milwaukee 9-5. Richies Sexson and Branyan homered, while Jason Bere allowed seven runs in 11 1/3 innings over the win.
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Shaq dominates in 98-81 win over Pacers
Shaquille O’Neal scorched Indiana with 21 field goals and 38 points, leading Los Angeles as Bryant and teammates had limited roles. O’Neal opened 68 percent in the first quarter and finished strong with a late alley oop from Brian Shaw. Bird praised Shaq’s power and leaping ability as the Lakers pulled away.
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Nomo takes loss as Detroit pitcher blames lack of support
Hideo Nomo (2-5) took the defeat for Detroit as Tigers manager Phil Garner lamented the poor run support. Wil Cordero led Pittsburgh with three hits while Pat Meares and Warren Morris sat due to injuries. John Vander Wal to be DH versus Royals. Juan Gonzalez visits Roberto Clemente memorial at Three Rivers, calling Clemente a Puerto Rican national hero.
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