NASCAR approves nose job for Chevrolet and Pontiac teams
Watkins Glen New York NASCAR announced a one-inch increase for Chevrolets and a half-inch air dam change for Pontiacs ahead of Sun Sunday s Pepsi 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Crew chiefs disputed its impact, noting traffic handling remains a major issue while praising added parity.
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Winston Cup Pepsi 400 at Michigan International Speedway
Preview for the NASCAR Winston Cup Pepsi 400 at Michigan International Speedway this Sunday at 1 p.m. CDT over 400 miles and 200 laps. Defending champion Sterling Marlin seeks another win, comparing records set by Dale Jarrett and Dale Earnhardt Jr. The event follows the Cabela’s 250 Busch race held Saturday at the same track where Mark Martin pace and Jimmy Sperber qualifying marks loom.
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Craftsman Trucks Race at Richmond After Labor Day Tripleheader
The annual post Labor Day weekend at Richmond features a tripleheader with Winston Cup Busch Grand National and Craftsman Truck Series events at the 7 mile track. Defending Craftsman Truck champion is Jack Sprague while longstanding records include Bob Keselowski’s 104.167 mph one lap and Ron Hornaday’s 121.726 mph qualifying mark set on Sept 4, 1997.
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NASCAR Driver Standings Across All Series Recap
The standings show Sterling Marlin leading with 2944 points followed by Mark Marlin 2891 and Jimmie Johnson 2888 in the Cup ranks. Busch Series leaders include Greg Biffle 3214 and Scott Wimmer 2802, while Truck Series lists Mike Bliss 2259 and Terry Cook 2225, with broader driver totals for many names across categories.
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Stewart wins at The Glen amid anger issues and fines
Tony Stewart led 34 laps to win the Sirius Satellite Radio at The Glen ahead of rookie Ryan Newman. NASCAR penalized Stewart for on-track restarts and off-track disputes, with sponsor Home Depot issuing a $50,000 fine. Gibbs noted Stewart has sought counseling as he vows to fix his personal life while focusing on future races and team reward for hard work.
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