Thoughts on Winston Cup stay-on-track policy and Talladega scenes
Random thoughts assess NASCAR moves to curb racing below the yellow line after Talladega. The piece notes black flags for low lines, cites past iconic moments like Gordon and Earnhardt, and discusses Bobby Hamilton’s strong season potential and the role of team chemistry in his success.
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Racin top Winston Cup teams ranked by performance
The list names drivers Dale Jarrett Jeff Gordon Sterling Marlin Steve Park Kevin Harvick Bobby Hamilton Johnny Benson Ricky Rudd Rusty Wallace and Tony Stewart with last week positions and notes on Talladega and upcoming events. Visit thatsracin.com for the full top 40 rankings.
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M. Waltrip
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Mayfield Ready for California Track After Turbulent Season
Jeremy Mayfield warms up for California Speedway as he seeks momentum after a troubled season. A clogged oil line caused 340 degree heat at last year’s NAPA 500, leading to ice-packed pit stops and a victory that was tainted by Talladega fuel sanction issues. He aims to rebound at California, where his past results include a 1998 second, 1999 seventh, and the 1997 inaugural 12th, with Jeff Gordon ahead in points in this four-year series.
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Matt Kenseth
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Mark Martin
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Bobby Labonte
Victory Lane
Peter Sospenzo
Pocono
Dale Earnhandt
Indianapolis
Darlington
Bristol
Jeff Gordon
Nigel Hin
Bobby Hamilton
Andy Petree
Napa 500 at Fontana Promises Surprises This Sunday
The NAPA 500 at California Speedway Fontana runs Sunday at 2 30 p m ET with Fox TV and WKNR radio. Purse stands at 3955703 dollars. Jeremy Mayfield won last year. Shawna Robinson seeks a Cup debut for a six race 2001 schedule and Jeff Green aims for his series debut with Richard Childress Racing No 30 Chevrolet on a seven race run to full time in 2002.
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Shawna Robinson bids to become first woman in Cup race this weekend
Shawna Robinson seeks to be the first woman in 12 years to run a Winston Cup event this weekend at California. Readers are invited to vote and comment on Knight Ridder's site Whee at thatsracin com. The poll asks fans how concerned they are for driver safety.
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Talladega plates remain a risk in NASCAR safety debate
The Talladega 500 underscored ongoing safety concerns with restrictor-plate racing. NASCAR enforced limits under yellow lines, praised by drivers like Dave Blaney, while testing ideas to alter aerodynamics for safer races at Talladega and Daytona. Despite caution-free past races, near misses and potential multicar wrecks show perfection cannot be relied upon.
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