Martin Calls 600 Mile Challenge Like Short Sprinters
NASCAR notes that the Coca-Cola 600 differs little from the 135 mile Challenge as crashes shrink long green flag runs. Five winners have followed a Challenge victory with a next race win, Johnson achieving recent sweeps. Kansas City vies with Atlanta and Charlotte for Hall of Fame site, with Johnson’s streaks highlighted. Rivalries linger between Chevrolet drivers Vickers and Bliss, Nemechek and Harvick.
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Veteran Mark Martin wins Nextel All-Star Challenge at Lowe's
The 46-year-old Mark Martin edged Elliott Sadler by 0.582 seconds to win the Nextel All-Star Challenge at Lowe's Motor Speedway, marking a notable victory for a veteran in a race not built for them. An on-track scuffle between Kevin Harvick and Joe Nemechek spilled into the garage area.
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Mark Martin Reconsiders Retirement After Nextel Win
Concord NC veteran driver Mark Martin, 46, hints at racing next year in select events beyond the Nextel All-Star Challenge. Owner Jack Roush suggests a possible one more race in 2006, with Martin pursuing Craftsman Truck Series and sporadic short-track starts. Martin, who has never won the Cup title, says this season’s success aligns with his dreams, but a full Cup return is unlikely.
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Vickers Wins Wild Nextel Open and Triggers All Star Debate
Vickers takes the Nextel Open by several lengths, earning a spot in the All-Star Challenge. A bump sends Bliss’ car sliding, and Bliss accuses Vickers of blocking. Monte Dutton notes Vickers’ reply would have been controversial but true, while rejecting blame on Bliss.
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NASCAR Points System and Prize Money Structure Explained
The winner earns 180 points with five point bonuses for leading and for leading the most laps and 170 for second, 165 for third, 160 for fourth, continuing with a five to four drop after seventh and to three from 12th onward. After 26 races the Chase starts with top 10 or 400 point gap. The Chase leader sits at 5050, down to 5000 for 10th. purses are influenced by contingency and decal requirements, not race finish alone.
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