Keller eyed for Winston Cup move after Richmond win
Series leader Jason Keller, who claimed his third win of the season at Richmond International Raceway, reports growing inquiries from Winston Cup teams. He would only switch if the deal guarantees immediate race winning potential. Keller plans to notify current owner Greg Pollex before any talks and says he will not pursue options behind anyone’s back.
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Grand Prix testing set by Gibbs officials at Atlanta
Joe Gibbs Racing will test the new 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix at Atlanta Motor Speedway on May 20, driving at race speed before NASCAR officials transport the car to the Lockheed wind tunnel in Marietta for further testing. If competitiveness falls short, the team may switch to the Chevrolet Monte Carlo ahead of the 2003 season.
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Winston Cup Race at Lowe's Speedway Preview
The Winston Cup all star race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord North Carolina returns May 18 around 8 p.m. CDT. The 1.5 mile tri oval features 24 degree banking in turns and 5 degree banking on straights. The event has been held 17 times with Jeff Gordon the defending champion and the race not counting toward season points.
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Busch Series Race Set at New Hampshire Speedway
The Busch 200 at New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon is scheduled for Saturday at 11 30 a m CDT. Jason Keller holds the race record at 108 714 mph set May 12 2001, while Kevin Harvick owns the qualifying mark at 130 716 mph from May 11 2001. Defending champion Keller is noted with CVS Pharmacy 200 as the storyline. There have been 15 races at NHIS with 15 different winners.
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Craftsman Trucks Race at Pikes Peak May 19
The Craftsman Truck race at Pikes Peak International Raceway Fountain Colorado runs May 19 at 3 p.m. CDT with defending champion Joe Ruttman. Ruttman holds the 2001 race record at 111.004 mph while Andy Houston owns the qualifying mark of 133.442 mph set in 2000. The event follows a pattern where three of four races at this track required overtime laps.
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Stewart Edges Rain-Delayed Richmond Triumph in 2002
Tony Stewart secured his second win of 2002 at Richmond International Raceway in the Pontiac Excitement 400 amid rain delays and a flawed sealing job. The race set a track record with 14 cautions, including two rain stoppages, and 103 laps under caution as drivers endured bumper-to-bumper action in the bottom groove. Stewart, who finished strong in his 115th Winston Cup appearance, criticized the sealer’s effectiveness while noting his 14th career Victory in 115 races.
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Stewart Wins From Rear After Engine Swap At NASCAR Race
From the back of the pack due to an engine change under NASCAR's one engine rule, Tony Stewart reeled in victory as Ryan Newman finished second. Stewart started 41st after qualifying, climbed to the top 15 mid race, and led with 28 laps to go, beating Newman, Burton, Martin, and Mayfield. Jeff Burton and Jeremy Mayfield followed in the top five.
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NASCAR Driver Standings List Highlights Hundreds of Points
A dense driver standings list shows Sterling Marlin at 1645 points and Matt Kenseth at 1513, with Kurt Busch 1454, Mark Martin 1452, Rusty Wallace 1442, Jeff Gordon 1429, Jimmie Johnson 1422, Tony Stewart 1394, Jeff Burton 1343 and many others logging season totals across multiple teams and sponsors. The long tally includes numerous drivers from Roush Fenway, Dale Earnhardt Inc., and other racing outfits, with numbers ranging from the top through mid pack, reflecting a sprawling season-long points race.
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Sadler and Woods topart ways on season end
Elliott Sadler, 27, confirms he has asked the Wood Brothers Racing team to release him from his contract at season end to pursue another Winston Cup driving job. He notes poor driver crew chemistry and says no ill will toward the Wood family, thanking them for his break and noting his departure hopes to help the team find better chemistry with a new driver.
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