Chase for the Nextel Cup narrows to ten contenders
The NASCAR Chase for the Nextel Cup reduces to ten drivers after a chaotic Richmond race. Ryan Newman moves within reach of Jeff Gordon, while Jimmie Johnson loses ground. Jeremy Mayfield secures a playoff spot, and Mike Bliss earns a career-best fourth. Carl Edwards contends as a rookie-like competitor despite four races. Bobby Labonte's title bid suffers after his crew chief is fired.
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Mayfield eyes NASCAR playoff after Richmond comeback
Jeremy Mayfield surged to the lead late in the Chevy Rock & Roll 400, securing a first win since 2000 and moving to ninth in Nextel Cup standings. He narrows the gap to leader Jeff Gordon to 40 points, as Mark Martin, Mayfield, and Ryan Newman clinch the final playoff spots. Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished second with Gordon third.
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Sylvania 200 National Speedway Race Preview London
The Sylvania 200 at London marks 211.6 miles over 200 laps on the 1.058 mile track. Last year’s winner was Jimmy Spencer with qualifying led by Jason Lefler in a Dodge at 128.424 mph and race records held by Jack Sprague in a Chevrolet at 109.244 mph. Ted Musgrave won last week at Richmond International Raceway on Sept 9 in a Dodge.
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Matt Kenseth Nexte Cup Series No 17 DeWatt Power Too
Kenseth faces a tough Cup Series race as jumbled OCR text yields a fragment about Matt Kenseth and the No 17 DeWitt Power team. The readable items hint at a motorsport event with the car and sponsor not clearly identified.
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Kenseth looks to repeat in Nextel Cup chase
Kenseth, the 2003 champion, is expected to contend by finishing consistently late in races rather than winning many. He cites inspiration from Mark Martin and compares favorably to legends like David Pearson, while noting only modest changes in life as reigning champ.
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Spencer and Jarrett clash cited by NASCAR writer
NASCAR This Week writer Monte Dutton weighs in on a late race incident between Jimmy Spencer and Dale Jarrett. Jarrett needed a caution to regain a lap after leaders pitted, Spencer spun Jerrett on a lap after his Ford, and a yellow followed. Dutton predicts more heat between contenders in the final 10 races, with Jarrett missing the playoffs.
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New Hampshire hosts first NASCAR Cup race in 1993
New Hampshire International Speedway hosted its first Cup race on July 12 1993 marking NASCAR's first major visit to a relatively new track since the late 1960s when Talladega Dover Michigan and the defunct Texas World Speedway joined the circuit. NHIS is a 1.058 mile relatively flat oval built on a former motorcycle road circuit and became the northernmost NASCAR outpost.
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Honey Nut Cheerios seeks hearts on a cereal box
Honey Nut Cheerios will feature a “heart healthy” winner who can answer how I Lowered My Cholesterol. Entrants submit experiences detailing cholesterol reduction and healthier living on the official site. The special edition box will debut in February at Daytona.
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Racing Roundup: Martin Leads With Top-Five Streak
Mark Martin has four top-five finishes in his last five races while Carl Edwards has four Nextel Cup starts with three top tens. Kasey Kahne failed to reach the playoffs despite a strong year, and Jimmie Johnson slipped from first to second in the points standings.
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