Cup Series Preview at Richmond Raceway 400-Lap Race
Chevy American Revolution 400 at Richmond International Raceway runs 400 laps over 300 miles starting Saturday at 6 p.m. Ward Burton owns qualifying speed from May 4 2002. last year Joe Nemchek won. Dale Jarrett holds the race record for speed. Jeff Gordon won the Auto Club 300 at California Speedway securing his 66th career win and extending his track dominance with Jimmie Johnson finishing second. Dale Earnhardt Jr leads points after a 19th place. Ryan Newman posts a career-best third at Fontana.
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Busch Series Race at Richmond Preview and Results
The Richmond International Raceway hosts a 250 lap race over 187.5 miles on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Kevin Harvick is last year's winner. Dale Earnhardt Jr. set a pole speed record and Martin Truex Jr. leads the season after his third Busch victory in six races with Hornaday and Keller finishing second and third.
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Ohio 250 Race in Mansfield Track For 250 Laps
The Ohio 250 at Mansfield spans 44 miles and 250 laps totaling 140 miles. Sunday at 4 p.m. marks the event, with last year's winner unknown. Track qualifying and race records are listed as none. Rick Crawford in a Ford won the Kroger 250 at Martinsville, becoming the series 10th different winner in Virginia.
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NASCAR Chase Narrowing As Richmond Prep Looms
The standings show Dale Earnhardt Jr leading a top group including Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon as the Chase for the championship narrows to 26 races. Surprises taint the backs, with Elliott Sadler and Casey Mears far behind, while former champs remain dominant and Richmond International Raceway looms as a key track.
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Kahne
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Kurt Busch
Kevin Har-vick
Ryan Newman
Tony Stewart
Bobby Labonte
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al Raceway
Robby Gordon Drives Cingular Chevrolet in Nextel Cup
Robby Gordon pilots the No. 31 Cingular Wireless Chevrolet in the Nextel Cup Series race, aiming for a strong finish. The team focuses on tire strategy and pit efficiency to climb through the field. Gordon seeks improved consistency to contend for points in the season.
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Triple Threat Robby Gordon’s three race dash in mid May
Cerritos driver Robby Gordon plans a three race weekend spanning Richmond and Indy. He will qualify for Richmond’s Final 250 on May 13, practice and qualify for the Chevy American Revolution 400 the same day, then race Busch Series at Richmond before flying to Indianapolis for the 88th Indy 500 on May 14. He returns to Richmond for the Cup race at 7:30 p.m. local time. Gordon stresses focus amid potential weather delays and aims for two of three victories at Richmond and Indy.
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