Earnhardt Jr. prompts tighter NASCAR medical rules
NASCAR will require follow-up tests or treatments after accidents as track doctors recommend. Dale Earnhardt Jr. admitted racing for weeks with a concussion from an April 28 crash at California Speedway, explaining lingering effects limited his communication with his crew though not his driving.
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Gibson named Park crew chief with No. 1 Chevrolet
Tony Gibson moves from Jeff Gordon’s No. 24 car to Steve Park’s No. 1 Chevrolet as crew chief, leaving his role as car chief. The veteran mechanic, who began on his brother Mark’s cars at New Smyrna Speedway, aims for a Winston Cup championship. Gibson will take over at season's end, replacing Paul Andrews who left Park this month.
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NASCAR Standings Show Winston Cup Leaderboard
The list ranks drivers across Winston Cup Busch and Truck series with names and point totals including Jimmie Johnson Mark Martin Tony Stewart Jeff Gordon Sterling Marlin Rusty Wallace Ryan Newman Matt Kenseth Bill Elliott Ricky Rudd Kurt Busch Dale Jarrett Dale Earnhardt Jr Jeff Burton Michael Waltrip Ricky Craven Jeff Green Bobby Labonte Bobby Gordon Greg Biffle Jason Keller Scott Wimmer Jack Sprague Mike McLaughlin Scott Riggs Kenny Wallace Jamie McMurray Bobby Hamilton Jr Randy Lajoie Stacy Compton Tim Sauter Hank Parker Jr Johnny Sauter Todd Bodine Shane Hmiel Ashton Lewis Larry Foyt Kerry Earnhardt Ron Hornaday Casey Mears Jeff Green Kevin Grubb Kevin Lepage Ricky Hendrick Jimmy Spencer Shane Hall Michael Waltrip Jeff Burton Kasey Kahne Mark Green Chad Chaffin Jeff Purvis Jay Sauter Joe Nemechek Brian Vickers Mike Wallace Mike Harmon Brad Teague Travis Kvapil Brendan Gaughan Jon Wood Lance Norick Bobby Dotter Matt Crafton Carlos Contreras Bill Lester Lance Hooper Brian Rose Steve Portenga and more across multiple NASCAR series.
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Aaron's 499 at Talladega Preview Race on Sunday Noon
The event at Talladega Superspeedway features a 500 mile, 188 lap race. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is the defending champion and enters with momentum from his April victory in a four lap shootout, his second straight win at the Alabama track. Marty records and qualifying speed marks are noted for historical context.
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Biffle Extends Lead in Mr. Goodcents 300 Drama
With six races left Greg Biffle widened his points margin to 127 over Jason Keller after Keller placed 30th in Saturday's Mr. Goodcents 300 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Jeff Burton set a qualifying record at 179.485 mph on Oct. 5 2001.
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Craftsman Trucks Race Las Vegas 350 Preview
The Truck series resumes after a three week break at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 13 at 4 p.m. CDT. Ted Musgrave defends, three drivers sit within 174 points of leader Mike Buress, with Sprague holding the track records.
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Gordon's Kansas win tightens NASCAR championship fight
Jeff Gordon stretched the 2002 title race with a dominant Protection One 400 victory at Kansas Speedway. Mark Martin and Sterling Marlin suffered heavy blows, Jimmie Johnson extended his slim lead, and nine drivers remain in contention ahead of Talladega as the series nears Homestead with seven races left.
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