Gordon in race against history
Jeff Gordon seeks a fifth straight Winston Cup win at Bristol Motor Speedway in a win win win scenario. Analysts credit Evernham and the team with savvy calls while rivals Mark Martin and Dale Jarrett lament Gordon’s dominance as Bristol looms. The piece notes fans booing, NASCAR’s potential rule tinkering, and the challenge of stopping the streak at a tough track.
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Jarrett Earns Guarded Hope In New Winston Cup Run
Nascar notes show Jarrett upbeat after Tuesday conference call as Robert Yates backs the No 28 car with Jarrett behind the wheel. Irwin sits 27th in points while Wood Brothers and Waltrip split after the season. Ted Ye may join the Wood team. Musgrave to replace Spencer at Bristol.
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Rainbow Warriors power Gordon to NASCAR dominance
Rainbow Warriors pit crew under Ray Evernham fuels Jeff Gordon toward another Winston Cup title. The unit rarely slips, averaging under 17 seconds for four tires and fuel, with records like a 15.74 second stop at Indianapolis aiding Gordon’s surge to victory and potential fifth straight win.
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