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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1998

Page

17

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.

Philadelphia Jeff Gordon Gordon Bristol Motor Speedway Brooke Mark Martin Dale Jarrett Rusty Wallace Darrell Waltrip Dale Earnhardt Michigan Jarrett Mark Martin Ray Evernham Buddy Baker North Carolina Baker Evernham Bristol Tenn

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.

Evernham Baker Ward Burton Pontiac Gordon Martin Richard Petty Charlotte Jarrett Robert Yates Yates Nascar Jeff Gordon Bristol Ernie Irwan Davey Allison Irwin Todd Parrott Twin Tim Richmond Waltrip Woods Michael Waltrip Wood Brothers Roush Tedye Jack Roush Wood Brothers Ford Eddie Wood Musgrave Jimmy Spencer

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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