Darlington track walls change the pace of next race
The piece notes the Darlington track tightness and new walls shrinking space, concerns over soft wall installations, and how Nextel Cup racing may shift from cars to trucks to boost excitement. It highlights Earhardt Jr as a popular winner and cites rising costs and sparse early season NASCAR scheduling for the Craftsman Truck Series.
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Darlington Raceway NASCAR Race Notes and Leaders
Darlington Raceway in South Carolina hosts a 293 lap 400.238 mile race with the green flag after noon on Sunday. Ricky Craven won last year. Ward Burton set qualifying speed records in 1996. David Pearson holds the 400 mile race record from 1968. The current season centers on the Class of 2000 rookies Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Matt Kenseth with Kenseth leading despite a rough start. Earnhardt secures a late-race victory at Atlanta through the Gold n Corral at Atlanta Motor Speedway, while Mayfield and Kahne finish second and third respectively. Earnhardt led late, Kenseth maintained the points lead.
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John Clark
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Casey Mears
Busch Series Race Preview at Diamond Hill Plywood Track
Diamond Hill Plywood Co hosts a 147 laps race covering 200 802 miles starting at noon Saturday. Last year’s winner was Todd Bodine, with Ryan Newman setting a qualifying record at 170 304 mph in March 2001 and Michael Waltrip holding the race record at 138 140 mph in September 1992. Most recent race winner was Kevin Harvick in Las Vegas on March 6. The Busch Series paused last week and will run four straight races before the next off week.
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Ryan Newman
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Michael Waltrip
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Kevin Harvick
Las Vegas
Kroger 250 at Martinsville Fast Facts
The Martinsville VA event runs 250 laps totaling 134.5 miles starting at noon on April 17. Dennis Setzer is last year's winner. Mike Bliss set a qualifying record at 94.275 mph in a Chevrolet. Race record holder is Jimmy Hensley with 74.294 mph on April 17, 1999. Bobby Hamilton won the latest race in a Dodge, beating Mike Skinner in Atlanta.
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Can Mears sustain high level performance in NASCAR
Casey Mears from Bakersfield discusses maintaining front running form with the No. 41 Target Dodge for Chip Ganassi and Felix Sabates. He notes pressure to perform after a strong Las Vegas showing and a recent top finish, praising improvements in the team's motor, chassis, and aerodynamics while valuing race camaraderie.
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Atlanta Motor Speedway
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