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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 2005
Page
11
Jeff Gordon claimed his third Daytona 500 victory as Speedweeks concluded in dramatic fashion. Kurt Busch finished second with Earnhardt and Scott Riggs third and fourth amid 22 lead changes and 14 cautions.
The Stater Brothers 300 at California Speedway Fontana covers 150 laps on a 2.0 mile track totaling 300 miles. Last year's winner was Greg Biffle with Harvick setting a qualifying record in Chevrolet at 183.941 mph on April 26, 2003. Hank Parker Jr. holds the race speed record at 455.957 mph set April 28, 2001. Tony Stewart won the Hershey's Take 5 300 at Daytona, his first Busch Series victory.
The American Racing Wheels 200 at Fontana is a 2.0 mile 100 lap race valued at 200 miles. Friday's event lists Todd Bodman as last year's winner and Travis Kvapil in qualifying with a Toyota speed record of 178.669 mph set October 24, 2004. Ted Musgrave holds the race record at 145.926 mph from September 20, 2003. Bobby Hamilton won the Florida Dodge Dealers 250 at Daytona in a Dodge.
Jeff Gordon clinched his third Daytona 500 and his 70th career victory, noting that this race is not a reliable predictor of a championship. He highlighted new rules and plate racing at Daytona and Talladega, where he remains master of restrictor-plate racing.
NASCAR figure Giana Waltrip urges men nationwide to support Kyle and Pattie Petty's Victory Junction Gang Camp with the Just For Men Haircal or Hit Your Target Sweepstakes. Entry online at justformen.com or by mail to RO. Box 3667 Pittsburgh PA. Tony Stewart leads Daytona 500 pack at start finish line.
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