Johnson wins as Gordon backs new star in Dodge/ Save Mart 350
Jimmie Johnson, a California rookie with movie-star looks, beats veteran NASCAR leaders to the finish and earns praise from mentor Jeff Gordon. Gordon, in the Lowe's Chevrolet, says Johnson is the whole package and a strong teammate as the circuit moves to Sonoma for the Dodge/ Save Mart 350. Johnson’s rise from Busch Series eighth to Cup success surprises all, with two wins in under half a season and strong points standing.
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Energized Elliott Finds New Life After Racing Ownership
Former NASCAR champion Bill Elliott explains his shift from team owner to focused racer fatherhood. He describes selling the team to Ray Evernham, the loss of sponsorship, and how his life now centers on driving and spending time with his son Chase.
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Auto racing schedule list at Sonoma and surrounding tracks
The lineup includes the Winston Cup Dodge Save Mart 350 at Sonoma California on Sunday at 1 30 p m Fox Craftsman Trucks Memphis 200 at Millington Tennessee Saturday noon ESPN Busch Series GNC Live Well 250 at West Allis Wisconsin June 30 CART Grand Prix of Chicago IRL SunTrust Indy Challenge in Richmond Virginia on June 29.
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Montoya and Schumacher start to work as teammates
Juan Pablo Montoya and Ralf Schumacher, once rivals, are now focusing on mutual development at Williams as Michael Schumacher leads the F1 standings. Both drivers report similar styles and data influences, with Montoya winning in Italy and the pair aiming to close the gap on Ferrari.
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