Kenseth leads Ford comeback. Las Vegas verdicts mixed
The piece highlights Matt Kenseth's early Cup strength signaling Ford's rebound via the Roush and Yates engine alliance. It notes Kahne's success for Dodge, concerns about Rockingham's Cup status, and mixed Las Vegas results with Earnhardt Jr, Stewart, and Harvick facing issues as the 36 race season begins.
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All charged up by Gaughan in Nextel Cup pursuit
Las Vegas native Brendan Gaughan, a former Georgetown basketball walk-on and Big East champion, discusses his shift to Nextel Cup racing, the butterflies before races, and his high regard for Bill Russell as he finished 29th in the UAW Daimler Chrysler 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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Kenseth dominates two races in a row in NASCAR season
Matt Kenseth extended his momentum by winning a second straight NASCAR Nextel Cup race, moving to the top of the points standings. Rookie Kasey Kahne finished second after starting on the pole as drivers adjust to the postseason format changes.
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Craftsman Truck Series Returns To Atlanta Track
The Craftsman Truck Series resumes at Atlanta after a February start at Daytona. Carl Edwards won last season's opening race. Trucks practice Friday at 9:30 a.m. with two-lap qualifying at 1:30 p.m. Saturday's noon event covers 130 laps totaling 200.2 miles at Hampton, Georgia.
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