GM consolidates NASCAR racing to Chevrolet Monte Carlo
General Motors announced it will consolidate NASCAR resources to support the Chevrolet Monte Carlo exclusively starting with the 2004 season. Pontiac will devote its resources to developing future racing and marketing programs, with most Pontiac teams expected to switch to Chevrolets. Benson notes rumors and surprise as GM closes Pontiac team support. Ricky Craven remains with Pontiac for now, while Labonte and Stewart previously switched to Chevys.
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Weekend milestones loom for Craven Andretti at Phoenix
Craven eyes his 250th Winston Cup start and John Andretti reaches 325 career Cup starts this weekend at Phoenix. Matt Kenseth, leader in points, could clinch his first Cup title and the Record Winston Leader Bonus of 340000 dollars with a win Sunday.
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NASCAR Road Show Picks Tracks In Phoenix Weekend
Race lineup features Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday at 2 p.m. with 312 miles over 312 laps. Kenseth leads the standings by 258 points as three races remain, while Newman's drop to sixth shakes the top five.
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NASCAR Standings Show Kenseth Atop Sprint Cup List
The latest MSDE standings place Matt Kenseth first in the Sprint Cup with 4,678 points, followed by Dale Earnhardt Jr and Kevin Harvick. In the Busch Series and Truck Series, leaders include David Green, Scott Riggs, Brendan Gaughan, and Travis Kvapil, with numerous drivers listed across divisions and points totals.
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Miss Winston Brandy DeJongh Bids Farewell At Atlanta Race
Brandy DeJongh wraps up her final Winston Cup appearance in Atlanta after a rain delay. Jef Gordon wins as champagne showers mark DeJongh’s last race season with Nextel and the Miss Winston role. She reflects on the job’s quirks and hopes for a future in TV sportscasting.
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Universal Press Syndicate distributes Cox News Service item
Universal Press Syndicate provides the Cox News Service distribution, delivering syndicated content to outlets. The arrangement expands reach for Cox News Service materials across partner newspapers and platforms.
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