Darlington May Lose Spring Race Doubts Persist
NASCAR official Jim Hunter, a Darlington Raceway advocate, says the track could keep two Winston Cup dates despite rumors of schedule changes. He praises the oval's character and notes Rockingham’s danger while California Speedway looms as a potential recipient.
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NASCAR Winston Cup and Busch Series Standings Snapshot
The compiled standings list top drivers in the Winston Cup and Busch Series. Matt Kenseth leads the Cup points with 760, followed by Tony Stewart and Michael Waltrip. In the Busch Series, Todd Bodine tops with 611 while Jamie McMurray sits second with 574, and Jason Keller is third with 531.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr
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Jimmie Johnson
Joe Nemechek
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Johnny Benson
Ryan Newman
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Bobby Labonte
Jeff Gordon
Mark Martin
Ricky Rudd
Kevin Harvick
Steve Park
Todd Bodine
Jamie McMurray
Jason Keller
Ron Hornaday
Johnny Sauter
David Green
Kasey Kahne
Scott Wimmer
Kevin Grubb
Bobby Hamilton Jr
Randy LaJoie
Scott Riggs
Brian Vickers
Mike Bliss
Mike Wallace
Stacy Compton
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Shane Hmiel
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Bobby Gordon
Jeff Burton
Jimmy Spencer
Sterling Marlin
Terry Labonte
Jeremy Mayfield
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Bill Elliott
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Ward Burton
Kenny Wallace
Mike Skinner
Kyle Petty
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Jerry Nadeau
Ken Schrader
Jack Sprague
John Andretti
Stanton Barrett
Coy Gibbs
Chad Blount
Ashton Lewis
Hermie Sadler
Ron Young
Jason Schuler
Mike Harmon
Larry Gunselman
Regan Smith
Hank Parker Jr
Chris Bingham
Damon Lusk
Chase Montgomery
Robby Benton
Joe Aramendia
Brad Teague
Food City 500 at Bristol Track Preview
Bristol Motor Speedway hosts the Food City 500 on Sunday at 12 PM CST. The 266.5 mile race runs 500 laps on a .533 mile oval, with Kurt Busch the defending champ and Matt Kenseth leading the standings. After five races only three drivers sit within 126 points of Kenseth. Jeff Gordon holds a qualifying lap record from 2002 and Charlie Glotzbach set the race record in 1971.
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Bristol Busch Race Channellock 250 Preview
Bristol Motor Speedway to host the Channellock 250 this Saturday at 12 p.m. CST. Defending champ is Jeff Green, with Harry Gant’s 92.929 mph record from 1992 and Scott Riggs’ 126.270 mph pole record from 2002 noted. Only two of 20 spring Bristol races have been won from pole by Rick Wilson in 1989 and Jason Keller in 1999.
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Craftsman Trucks Race at Mesa Marin Bakersfield
The Lucas Oil 250 at Mesa Marin Raceway Bakersfield California returns after a one year break. Ted Musgrave is defending champion from 2001 while Mike Wallace set the 69.082 mph race speed record on March 26 2000 and Ron Hornday Jr. holds the 95.400 mph qualifying mark from October 17 1998.
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Duel to the finish Craven edges Busch at Darlington
Ricky Craven edged Kurt Busch by inches at Darlington Raceway in a dramatic finish, the closest NASCAR Cup finish on record. The two battled over the final laps as Busch fought a failing power steering and Craven carved through the turns to claim the victory before about 55,000 fans.
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