Benson pulls away to victory at Atlanta race
Johnny Benson Jr. passed Ken Schrader with eight laps left and pulled away to win the Busch Light 300 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The Grand Rapids driver, his second Grand National win, moved into first in the 1995 series standings after four races. Schrader led most of the race until traffic slowed him, yielding the victory by about two laps to Benson.
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Benson wins under pressure as engine woes slow Little
Johnny Benson dominates with an average speed of 145.767 mph across 18 laps in the event slowed four times. Jim Bown finishes third and Tim Fedena fourth, the only lead-lap runners besides Benson. Chad Little, twice a year winner, drops to third in points after a second engine failure, despite leading 110 laps before retirement.
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Speed Leads Second Day Trials for Purolator 500 at Atlanta
Lake Speed sped 182.197 mph in second-round time trials to pace 42-car field, with Davy Jones among top qualifiers and several stars still seeking laps led as NASCAR Winston Cup prep moves to Sunday's Purolator 500. Provisional starters include Michael Waltrip, Kyle Petty, and Jimmy Spencer. Ward Burton and Lou Allen Jr. among those failing to qualify. Coca Cola becomes associate sponsor for Jeff Gordon’s Hendrick Motorsports car joining primary sponsor DuPont.
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O Meara Narrowly Leads Honda Classic After Errant Shot
Mark O'Meara, seeking back to back wins, lost ground with late holes at Weston Hills. Faldo closed strong to trail by three as wind and slow play hampered the field. O'Meara shot 71 to reach 9 under 204, while Faldo fired 69 to 207. Glen Day was penalized for pace of play earlier.
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NFL owners meetings could tilt Phoenix relocation
In Phoenix, NFL owners gather for a busy week as the Rams seek permission to move from Los Angeles to St. Louis, with Tagliabue opposing the relocation. The panel also weighs officiating and realignment amid Raiders’ owner Al Davis considering relocation, threatening market stability in Los Angeles.
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