NASCAR DQ Note Reflects Talladega Drama and Doomed Field
NASCAR officials ruled Jeff Gordon led when a late yellow flag waved restoring faith in the scoring. Talladega’s 54 lead changes set a track record since 1984 and the weekend sparked fan protests over the controversial call. Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished second in both races while Gordon faced mixed reactions.
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Auto Club 500 at Fontana preview and past records
The Auto Club 500 at California Speedway Fontana features 250 laps over 500 miles with a green flag after 2 p.m. Sunday. Last year Kurt Busch won. Ryan Newman set a 187.432 mph race record in 2002 with Ford. Jeff Gordon holds a June 1997 track record of 155.012 mph. Recent Talladega events sparked controversy as Gordon earned a victory amid a volatile finish.
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Ohio 250 at Mansfield Motor Sports Park
The Ohio 250 runs at Mansfield Motor Sports Park in Ohio with 250 laps totaling 110 miles scheduled for 4 p.m. on May 16. Last race winner at the track is unknown. the prior Martinsville event saw Rick Crawford win in a Ford, recovering from a left foot injury from Atlanta six weeks earlier, with Dennis Setzer second and Jack Sprague, Jon Wood, and Mike Skinner following.
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Burton presses on amid sponsor gaps and rumors
Veteran NASCAR driver Jeff Burton, 36, defends loyalty to car owner Jack Roush amid a sponsorship drought and rumors he might switch teams. He notes zero talks with Richard Childress about replacing others and emphasizes Roush Racing has not reduced anyone’s pay as he pursues performance.
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