Green wins Busch race at Bristol in chaotic finish
Jeff Green outlasted a caution heavy Bristol race to win the Channellock 250 as Kevin Harvick and Greg Biffle tangled in a post race confrontation. Mike McLaughlin finished second with Scott Wimmer, Jimmy Spencer and Biffle rounding out the top five. Harvick and Biffle blamed each other for the crash that ended the race with nine laps to go.
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Cheever Wins Historic IRL Pole at Fontana
Eddie Cheever Jr. captured the inaugural Indy Racing League pole at California Speedway with a 221.422 mph lap in the Yamaha 400 qualifying, topping Jaques Lazier at 220.909 mph. Cheever praised the Nissan Infiniti engine in his owner-driver bid to restart his season after early crashes.
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Cheever’s IRL pole boosts Infiniti backed team
Cheever praised his crew after securing pole in IRL practice as his team, backed by Infiniti,works overnight. His rookie teammate Tomas Scheckter placed third fastest at 219.661, while Sam Hornish Jr. led the standings at 219.410 with the defending champion in pursuit.
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Wallace never rusty at Bristol Speedway
Rusty Wallace, a Bristol favorite with nine career wins, aims for a first Bristol Food City 500 victory in almost a year. He starts 15th as Jeff Gordon grabs the pole at Bristol Motor Speedway, hoping to reach Victory Lane with strong early season form.
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Bristol Motor Speedway Favorite of Short Track Roots
Wallace praises Bristol as a Midwest-like bullring, loving the packed stands and door-to-door bumping. He notes seven poles and four Bristol wins, plus landmark victories including his first Winston Cup win in 1986 and his 50th career win in March 2000, saying short tracks shaped his career.
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Street Cry wins Dubai World Cup as UAE Derby winner aims for Kentucky Derby
Street Cry scores a four length victory in the Dubai World Cup at Nad Al Sheba while UAE Derby winner Essence of Dubai earns a spot in the Kentucky Derby on May 4. Frankie Dettori guides Essence of Dubai to victory by a half length over Total Impact in 2:02.90. Frank Dettori rides Essence of Dubai. Street Cry, Jerry Bailey aboard, wins by four lengths over Sei Mi in the World Cup.
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