Random thoughts on Winston Cup tire problems at Texas
The piece discusses Goodyear tire issues at Texas Motor Speedway due to limited testing, new pavement, and cool weather. It notes a tendency for teams to run lower pressures to compensate, plus the impact of rescheduled practice. It also cites Winston Cup start and provisional statistics and ends with a light anecdote about track traffic and a quip from the track manager.
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Texas Motor Speedway
Goodyear
Texas
Eadie Gossage
Gossage
Knight Ridder motorsports poll on 1999 disappointments
Reader vote results from Knight Ridder motorsports site reveal 10 004 ballots cast last week on the biggest disappointment of 1999. The online poll asked visitors to name the most disappointing figure or team in motorsports this year.
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Knight Ridder
Thatsraci.com
NASCAR marketing drives rise of stock car culture
The piece describes the aggressive lifestyle marketing behind NASCAR, with stadium signage and merchandise fueling growth. It notes attendance up 65 percent 1990–96, TV ratings up 21 percent since 1993, and merchandise sales surging 1000 percent since 1990. It cites Goodyear data and quotes executives on sponsor loyalty and cross-sport appeal.
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Jeff Gordon
Winn-Dixie
Goodyear Report
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
NHL
NBA
NFL
Nascar
America
Goodyear and
Performance Research
Scott Burba
Austin
Texas
Daytona
Widmaier
Visa
Joyce Julius Associates
ABC
CBS
ESPN
ESPN2
TBS
TNN
Poole ranks top 10 Winston Cup teams by performance and potential
The Charlotte Observer lists Jeff Burton, Jeff Gordon, Bobby Labonte, Mark Martin, Dave Jarrett, Terry Labonte, Ward Burton, Jeremy Mayfield, Mike Skinner, and Rusty Wallace in Poole's top ten ranking with recent movement noted. The piece previews Poole's top 40 and other racing news.
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Charlotte Observer
David Poole
Jeff Burton
Jeff Gordon
Bristol
Ward Burton
Labonte
Jeremy Mayfield
Texas
Mike Skinner
Rusty Wallace
Terry Labonte
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Drver
J. Burton
B. Eliott
Kinwin
W.dallenbach
D. Jarrett
Gordon
Andretti
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M Martin
Bodine
Mayfield
Spencer
W. Burton
K. Lepage
Skinner
D. Waltnp
M. Wallap
J.nemechek
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Nadeau
Little
G. Bodine
Stewart
R. Rudd
Hamilton
R. Pressley
E Itvan
E. Sadler
D Earnhardt
K. Wallace
K Scnrader
Green
J Benson
R. Craven
R. Mast
Musgrave
Marlin
R. Bickle
Winston Cup points leaders as of March 28
The top 40 NASCAR Winston Cup standings as of March 28 show key movers and veterans leading the field. Ranks highlight consistent scorers, with several drivers trading spots after recent races and teams pursuing early season momentum.
Sad note from Bobby Labonte about NASCAR bonds
Bobby Labonte says NASCAR keeps him close to his older brother Terry and fears a day Terry stops racing. He reflects on their rivalry and their lasting connection at the track.
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Nascar
Terry
Bobby Labonte
Raning
Controversy fuels NASCAR talk and beating rivals
The piece argues controversy keeps racing lively, targeting three themes. It cites Kenseth rising in Grand National by beating rivals, Winston Cup provisional rules, and wind tunnel tests stirring gossip. It suggests a rule shift to spark debate and highlight stars like Kenseth and Earnhardt Jr.
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Lycos
Spree
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Frito-Lay
Ted MacKenzie
Frito
Pepsi Chevrolet
Gordon
Pepsi
Jeff
Jerry Springer
Jenny Jones
Matt Kenseth
Earnhardt
Rockingham
Jack Roush
Mark Martin
Jeff Burton
Jeff Gordon
Kenseth
Dale Earnhardt Jr
Texas
Krogh
Grubb
Darrell Waitup
Earnhardt Jr
Waltrip
Martinsville
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