Chase grid tight as Kahne awaits his shot at Chase
The Chase is almost set with Kasey Kahne needing help as seven drivers lead the push. Kenseth has won Bristol night races twice by avoiding trouble, while final Chase format remains the same. Mayfield to drive Toyota, Blaney kept in No. 22. Chevy leads manufacturer points with 180 to Ford 143.
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Kenseth repeats Bristol night race win at Sharpie 500
Matt Kenseth uses caution to win his second Bristol night race in a row with Kyle Busch finishing second and Dale Earnhardt Jr. third as the Nextel Cup Chase tightens. Kenseth’s pace and avoidance of Bristol mayhem keep him strong as NASCAR moves toward Fontana and the Ameriquest 300.
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Riggs shines on short track at Bristol in top finish
Scott Riggs of Evernham Motorsports posted a season best fourth at Bristol after a strong 2006 run on Tennessee’s short tracks. The Bahama, North Carolina native has 93 Cup starts and aims for a top 15 in points as he praises his team and recalls a tense exchange with Jeff Gordon over the late-race pass.
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Gordon and Riggs clash after Bristol race
Jeff Gordon and Scott Riggs tangled on the final lap of the Sharpie 500 at Bristol. Riggs earned a season-best finish by passing Gordon, who admitted he slowed Riggs and urged a pass on the straight. Both drivers defended their actions, with Riggs and Gordon saying they would have done the same in reverse. NASCAR analyst Monte Dutton called it a mild Bristol feuding by standards.
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Fold-out NASCAR Drivers Books From Reedy Press
Reedy Press launches fold-out NASCAR books highlighting Tony Stewart Greg Biffle Carl Edwards Mark Martin and Jimmie Johnson. 2005 titles cover Kurt Busch Johnson Jeff Gordon Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr. with photography by Nigel Kinrade and Brian Crobat. 14.95 each via ReedySeries RaceDepot and Amazon.
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