Rout of Roush drivers tops California Cup race scene
Jack Roush’s Fords swept the Auto Club 500 with Biffle Busch Martin Kenseth and Edwards leading at points. Biffle’s win marks Roush Racing’s 75th Cup victory as Hendrick engine troubles hit Fontana. Dale Earnhardt Jr criticized new aero rules amid a disappointing California crowd under 70,000.
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Biffle eyes breakout season after Fontana win
Greg Biffle drives Ford for Roush Racing to a strong finish at Fontana and hints at a rising 2005 challenge. He won two of the last three Cup races, passing Kurt Busch with 23 laps left and holding off Jimmie Johnson as Busch claimed the points lead. Race weekend notes include Las Vegas 400 and Mexico City events with top speeds and records.
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Richard Petty’s Career and Draft History in NASCAR
Richard Petty stands as NASCAR’s most successful driver with 200 wins, later a team owner. He recalls NASCAR’s first race in 1949, explains the origin of the term draft, and notes his father Lee raced in 1959’s inaugural event while highlighting Petty’s seven Daytona 500 wins and enduring influence on stock car racing history.
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Earnhardt Jr Appeals But Critics Rally Over NASCAR Aero Changes
NASCAR tests new aero rules for non restrictor plate tracks draw immediate criticism. Rear spoilers lowered to four and one half inches spark concerns from drivers about stability and down force as Dale Earnhardt Jr and Monte Dutton weigh in on the options and adaptation challenge.
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Full Throttle and Checkered Flag Cookbooks Hit Shelves
The Overlook Press releases Full Throttle detailing NASCAR legend Curtis Turner from Virginia roots in the 1920s to his 1970 death in a plane crash. Quail Ridge Press issues Checkered Flag Cooking by Kent Whitaker with race day tailgate recipes and track insider tips, set for April release.
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