Battle for Daytona 500 rookie top spot stirs NASCAR chatter
Scott Wimmer appears to lead the rookie pack at Rockingham and Daytona as drivers like Vick, Rigga, Gaughan, and Sauter push to prove themselves. Kenseth and Kahne face questions over lap status after a yellow flag muddle, while Rockingham’s future date and TV focus draw scrutiny from fans. NASCAR officials ponder clearer rules amid engine issues and new cylinder heads ahead of Las Vegas.
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Kenseth Edges Kahne For Cup Win In Vegas Thriller
At Las Vegas Motor Speedway Kenseth in the Ford holds off rookie Kahne in a photo finish by inches. McMurray Marlin and Earnhardt Jr. follow as Kenseth extends his standings lead. Kahne drives the No 9 Dodge for Ray Evernham. Labonte set the pole record and Mark Martin owns the race mark.
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Sam's Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Las Vegas hosts the Sam's Town 300 on a 1.5 mile, 200 lap race. Green flag is at 3 p.m. Saturday. Past records include qualifying by Matt Kenseth at 169.385 mph and race record set by Jeff Burton at 135.118 mph. Jamie McMurray won a recent Busch race at Rockingham. Nextel Cup drivers occupy four of the first six spots in points.
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Craftsman Truck Series opens at Atlanta Motor Speedway
The Craftsman Truck Series kicks off at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton Georgia with a 130 lap 200.2 mile race noon March 13. Last year’s winner at this track and current season context are noted alongside the Daytona season opener won by Carl Edwards for Roush Racing.
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Carl Edwards Drives No. 99 Superchips Ford
Carl Edwards competes in the Craftsman Truck Series piloting the No. 99 Superchips Ford, aiming for strong finishes.
Edwards wins Florida Dodge Dealers 250 at Daytona
Carl Edwards, 24 from Columbia Missouri, wins the Daytona night race for the Craftsman Truck Series and reflects on the support from Missouri fans. He celebrates with a back flip from his Ford F 150 and discusses future moves toward a Nextel Cup ride with Jack Roush noting Edwards could replace Mark Martin in the No. 6 car after proving himself in trucks.
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