Earnhardt Jr Faces Daytona 600 as Pre Race Favorite
NASCAR notes highlight Dale Earnhardt Jr as a strong restrictor plate contender at Daytona and Talladega, embracing the pre race favorite role ahead of the Daytona 600. Martinsville opens a large one year capital project with new seating and a revised backstretch area.
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Daytona USA unveils updated film museum near Speedway
Daytona USA announces a new film museum beside Daytona International Speedway. The theater shows a remake of The Daytona 500 offering fans a full view of drivers and teams prep. Mentor Films produced the movie while filming during Speed Weeks 2002. The site is daytonausa.com.
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Dodge drivers eye title as Marlin returns in 40 car
The Winston Cup season looms with Sterling Marlin back in the No 40 Intrepid for Dodge alongside rookie Casey Mears and Jamie McMurray. Ryan Newman, Bill Elliott, and Rusty Wallace push for the title as Dodge aims to rebound after a strong 2002 showing but a season hampered by injuries and strategic missteps. Marlin returns hopeful, praising continuity with sponsors and crew while acknowledging the competitive field led by Penske and Dodge teammates.
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Brightest Stars In The Dodge Lineup Shake Up Title Chase
Elliott and Newman faced mechanical failures in key races at Bristol, Texas and Talladega after which Newman finished sixth overall. Newman and Rusty Wallace praise the Intrepids as they test the Dodge, with Wallace chasing a Daytona 500 win and Newman aiming for the championship.
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Rookie Jamie McMurray Fueled for 2003 Daytona Debut
NASCAR rookie Jamie McMurray, filling in for injured Sterling Marlin, won his first Winston Cup in 2002 and will drive the No 42 Dodge for Chip Ganassi Racing in 2003 seeking Rookie of the Year. He looks to his Daytona 500 debut with eagerness and caution about wreck risk.
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