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Odessa American in Odessa, Texas

30 Jul 1998

Page 17

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Odessa American

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Odessa, Texas, United States of America

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Jul 30, 1998

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17

Brickyard 400 crowns Ricky Rudd at Indianapolis

Ricky Rudd claimed a historic Brickyard 400 victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, earning a $571,000 payday and marking his first win in NASCAR's major events. The week featured practice with 51 entries, rain delays, and top speeds led by Mark Martin and Dale Jarrett.

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Indianapolis Ricky Rudd Rudd Nascar Indianapolis Motor Speedway Inis Indy Oval Mark Mark Dale Jarrett Ricky Craven Joe Nemechek Jimmy Spencer Ward Burton Jeff Gordon John Andretti Jeremy Mayfield
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Indy’s biggest mistake losing Gordon to NASCAR

Jeff Gordon returns to Indianapolis for the Brickyard 400 amid reminders Indy car owners passed on his talent years ago. Gordon, NASCAR’s star, said teams demanded money or sponsors, while the Busch Grand National route offered a chance without funds.

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Philadelphia Jeff Gordon Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indy Nascar Gordon Pittsboro Indianapolis Jeff ESPN
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Brickyard 400 Rivalry Grows Versus Indy 500

Indianapolis crowds and TV viewers debate if NASCAR s Brickyard 400 surpasses the Indy 500. Drivers like Jeff Burton and Kenny Irwin weigh history, prestige, and access as the event and race date gathers 300,000 fans at the 2.5 mile speedway while Indy 500 legends acknowledge enduring status and deeper history.

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Indianapolis Nascar Indianapolis Motor Speedway America Speedway Jeff Burton Kenny Irwin
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