Johnson's California homecoming ends with win at Fontana
Rookie driver Johnson, from El Cajon California, wins at Fontana's two mile track in his 13th Winston Cup start. He also leaves an oil slick after a postrace burnout and holds a fourth place in the Winston Cup standings while achieving 42 straight top ten finishes dating to 2002.
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Johnson seeks back-to-back win at California Speedway
Jimmie Johnson aims to defend his 2002 California Speedway victory as he balances a growing season. He recalls a road from motorcycles to stock cars, guided by Herb Fisher to Hendrick Motorsports with Jeff Gordon as teammate and part owner. Johnson emphasizes progress this year and the challenge of maintaining pressure while aiming for Victory Lane.
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The Winston debate over track stays and moves on
The piece argues The Winston all-star race should stay at Lowe's Motor Speedway for most of its 19 year history, cites fan polls favoring continuity, and critiques moving to ISC tracks. It lists favored and disliked venues, notes ownership and contract issues, and ends by questioning who owns Richmond.
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Auto Club 500 Adds Drama at California Speedway
Todd Bodine extends narrow NASCAR Grand National series lead to 78 points over Ron Homaday as California Speedway hosts the Auto Club 500 on the two mile oval. Winston Cup leader bonus grows to 100000 dollars for the race winner if they also lead the standings after victory.
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Kenseth and Earnhardt Jr Lead 2003 Top Finishes Report
Matt Kenseth has seven top-10 finishes in 2003, the most of any driver. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has five top-five finishes including three straight top-three results. Jeff Gordon rose from 15th to third in four races with four consecutive top-10s. Jeremy Mayfield posts eight straight finishes of 18th or worse. Dale Jarrett has not had a top-10 since February Rockingham win. Jim Utter.
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