Gordon chases lead at Watkins Glen road race
NASCAR at Watkins Glen features Dale Jarrett and Ricky Rudd on the front row with Jeff Gordon 13th as he seeks a road course title in a race where track position and pit strategy could decide the winner. Ron Fellows looms as a strong non-regular challenger.
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NASCAR drivers defend car safety amid Earnhardt crash probe
Watkins Glen reports sparked NASCAR drivers to back the sanctioning body as they await a four month investigation into Dale Earnhardt's Daytona crash. The Orlando Sentinel cited potential design flaws, including front end crash resistance and energy absorbing bumpers, with a final Aug 21 Atlanta briefing expected. Earnhardt Jr. echoed belt concerns, while officials stressed the probe's thoroughness.
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Florida Gators Open Season As No 1 In AP Poll
Florida tops the preseason AP poll at No 1 with a 10 3 record last season after a Sugar Bowl loss to Miami. The Gators return eight offensive starters nine on defense plus kicker Jeff Chandler and star receiver Jabar Gaffney. Coach Steve Spurrier cautions that voters overestimate the team and notes the tough schedule ahead including Tennessee, Mississippi State, and Florida State.
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Spurrier Sets Florida Title Goal After Return
Spurrier, returning to his alma mater in 1990, measures success by SEC titles. Brown has one since arriving, and preseason polls hint at another SEC title for Florida. Spurrier says he’d rather be No 1, but credits the action on the field for ultimate proof.
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Heat Fatigue Affects Winston Cup Drivers In Races
H A Humpy Wheeler explains drivers endure extreme heat in NASCAR Winston Cup events. Cockpits reach 120 degrees plus, causing dehydration and mental fatigue in the final 20 percent of races. Present Moment Thinking highlights how exhaustion shifts outcomes and edges toward slower times or losses. Wheeler notes improvements since the 1960s.
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Stewart targets Southern Illinois 100 race at Du Quoin
NASCAR star Tony Stewart plans to enter the Southern Illinois 100 at the Du Quoin State Fair on Labor Day with potential if weather delays from Darlington affect his schedule. Also entered are Billy Thomas, Joe Cooksey, Ken Schrader, and Jason Jarrett. tickets available at the fair box office.
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