Gordon Clinches Road Course Win Amid Pressure From Hendrick
Jimmie Johnson Gordon wins a road course race near Vallejo cementing his status as a top driver. The Hendrick Motorsports star led late after a final fuel strategy and pit stop, edging Sterling Marlin by 0.014 seconds with Martin third. Crew chief Robbie Loomis notes the team felt pressure since December but trusted Gordon to seal the victory.
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Gordon Wins on the Road at Sonoma Race
Jeff Gordon earned his sixth straight Winston Cup road-course win extending the streak begun at Watkins Glen, beating rivals like Pexty and Wallace on a warm day that tested fuel mileage. Gordon fought through bumps and tight passing lanes, saying it was a hard race but worth the effort amid pressure from Sterling Marlin and Mark Martin.
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Fellows Wins Busch Race Amid Tight Finish at Loudon
Fellow drivers battled for position as Ron Hornaday led early before valve trouble left him parked on lap 73. Todd Bodine finished fourth with McLaughlin fifth after a late pass duel. Stefanik finished 11th in the Coyne Textile Chevy, and Jimmy Johnson escaped a high speed crash unharmed thanks to a foam barrier.
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Rain tires come into NASCAR event as rain threat passes
Goodyear officials brought radial rain tires and windshield wiper motors for NASCAR Grand National but rain never arrives before the checkered flag. Carolyn Ashbee from Akron laments the tires went unused. Meanwhile, DIRT Modified wins highlight Fulton, Oswego, Canandaigua and Can-Am race nights with Paine, Planck and Gareau among victors.
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Penske tops field as de Ferran wins Portland CART race
Helio de Ferran steering Marlboro Team Penske to victory in the Freightliner/G.L Joe's 200 at Portland International Raceway. He held off Roberto Moreno in a close finish, with Castroneves third and a Brazilian podium sweep marking a first in CART history. Moreno leads the points after a tough day.
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Davenport Seeks Repeat Wimbledon Triumph
Lindsay Davenport becomes the defending champion as she faces a field led by Martina Hingis Mary Pierce and the Williams sisters. Rumors swirl over seedings with Spaniards Corretja Costa Ferrero and Pete Sampras aiming for glory while Davenport recalls a breakthrough 1998 US Open win and carries recent injuries into Wimbledon.
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