Stewart May Stay With JGR Through 2009 Amid Contract Talks
The discussion centers on Tony Stewart remaining with Joe Gibbs Racing through 2009 as his contract nears expiration. Gibbs and team officials emphasize Stewart's role, while other drivers like Carl Edwards and Ryan Newman have contracts ending this season. Joey Logano could become a future replacement, but needs seasoning. Meanwhile Kyle Busch broke a win drought at Talladega, and Chevrolet leads the Cup manufacturer standings as the NASCAR season progresses.
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Dan Lowry 400 Sprint Cup Race at Richmond Raceway
Race preview notes Crown Royal presents the Dan Lowry 400 at Richmond International Raceway in Virginia a 75 mile 400 lap event on May 3. Last year Jimmie Johnson won for Chevrolet while qualifying speed records and race records trace back to 129.983 mph and 109.047 mph respectively.
Lipton Tea 250 at Richmond Raceway Preview
Nationwide a Race at Richmond International Raceway on May 2 covers 250 laps and 187.5 miles. Last year’s winner was Clint Bowyer driving Chevrolet. Qualifying speed record set by Kyle Busch in Chevrolet at 129.348 mph on May 14, 2004. Race record held by Dale Jarrett in Ford at 104,928 mph since Sept. 8, 1995. Tony Stewart won Talladega last week in Toyota for his first series victory there.
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Craftsman Truck Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway NC
The Craftsman Truck race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord NC covers 134 laps on a 1.5 mile track totaling 201 miles. It is held Friday May 16 with Ron Hornaday Jr. the prior winner driving a Chevrolet and qualifying record set by Mike Skinner at 183.051 mph on May 19, 2005. Kyle Busch holds the race record for speed at 124.845 mph on May 19, 2006. last week Hornaday Jr. won at Kansas Speedway with teammate Jack Sprague finishing second.
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Montoya Finishes Second at Talladega in Sprint Cup
Juan Pablo Montoya finishes runner up to Kyle Busch in the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway. He climbs from 17th to 12th in the standings as the Chase for the Sprint Cup nears, amid a late crash that froze the final order. The Colombian driver reflects on momentum for Chip Ganassi Racing and his evolving NASCAR performance.
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Lepage Blames Self After Talladega Crash in Nationwide Race
Kevin Lepage spun into Broove before reaching speed at Talladega triggering a massive crash in the Nationwide Series. Carl Edwards’ car was pinned beneath the wreck as others swerved to avoid Lepage. Lepage later admitted fault, saying he acted like a heel after reviewing tapes.
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