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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 2003
Page
3
Mark Martin strings his 500th straight Winston Cup start at New Hampshire's Sylvania 300, the seventh driver to reach this milestone. The streak began Jan 14, 1988 at Daytona 500 after a stop and start career, including 33 race wins and 41 poles. He nears Richard Petty for sixth on the all time consecutive starts list.
At Richmond International Raceway Turn 1, drivers Mike Skinner Christian Pittipaldi and Steve Park tested the steel and foam SAFER barrier designed to absorb crash energy. All escaped unharmed and Park said the hit did not feel severe, praising the barrier’s performance. Derrike Cope’s No. 37 Friendly’s Chevrolet will feature a paint scheme by 12 year old Seneca Tedford from Lebanon Tennessee, created during a Friendly’s promotional contest. the design shows a royal blue base with ice cream cone graphics and a tied logo.
The article lists NASCAR Winston Cup, Busch, and Truck Series point totals. Names such as Matt Kenseth, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Bobby Labonte, Kurt Busch, Terry Labonte, Michael Waltrip, Tony Stewart, Jeff Burton, and many others appear with their cumulative points. Also shown are Busch and Truck Series leaders with top positions and points, highlighting Kenseth's totals and a broad field of drivers across divisions.
Matt Kenseth widened his lead in the points standings by 29 points after Saturday's Richmond race as the top five drivers remained in place. Jonathan Newman broke a qualifying speed record at New Hampshire while Jeff Gordon's previous race record stands in history.
Joe Nemechek won the June race at Dover as David Green climbed to the top of the standings after Friday’s Richmond race. Only 74 points separate the top four drivers in the Stacker 200 presented by YJ Stinger. Race is to be held at Dover International Speedway on September 20 starting at noon with defending champ Scott Wimmer in the mix. Dale Earnhardt Jr. holds the race record at 130 152 mph set May 30, 1998 and Mike Skinner set the qualifying mark at 155 932 mph on September 22, 2000.
Jack Sprague holds both race and qualifying speed marks for the Craftsman Trucks event at New Hampshire International Speedway. The NHIS races have featured margins under one second, with only K Automotive Performance achieving two track wins.
Live TV captured drivers venting after a Saturday clash at the speedway. Kevin Harvick vowed to retaliate if Ricky Rudd cheap-shot him, while Ricky Rudd lashed back. TNT reporters and cameramen chased the fallout, arguing the unfiltered access boosts NASCAR ratings and fans’ sense of immediacy.
After races, drivers vent in the moment, while NASCAR fines for profanity. Harvick faced a $35,000 tab for improper language, and Mike Wallace paid $3,000 for cussing after a Busch race. The sport risks stifling raw comment if cameras disappear.
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