California 500 at Fontana Speedway set for weekend race
California 500 at Fontana’s 2 mile oval runs 250 laps totaling 500 miles with first round qualifying Friday evening and second round Saturday. ABC TV coverage starts 2 PM local time with Motor Racing Network radio from 1:30 PM. Purse totals 2.68 million. Dale Earnhardt seeks a strong showing on restrictor plate tracks and questions if wins will be spread among drivers this season.
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Winston Cup Team Rankings by Poole Include 1999 Insight
The Charlotte Observer’s David Poole rates top Winston Cup teams by current form and potential. Jeff Burton’s Richmond smoke and Talladega chatter highlight a midseason snapshot, with Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon, Dale Jarrett, Bobby Labonte, John Andretti, Rusty Wallace, Tony Stewart, Terry Labonte, and Dale Earnhardt among the leaders and notable notes on each squad. For full top 40, visit thatsracin.com.
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NASCAR Roots Run Deep in California History
The article recalls NASCAR's West Coast presence from the 1950s onward from Gardena to Riverside and Ontario. It notes Bill France's expansion, early road courses at Riverside and Ontario, drivers like Teague, Petty, Gurney, Jones, and the rise of California tracks alongside Penske's Fontana speedway. It reflects on tracks closing for development yet hints California may welcome new racetracks again.
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Winston Cup thoughts ahead of California race
Winston Cup notes highlight Mayfield's 12 team struggles since a California runner up run and Martin's lead. Labonte eyes strong form after pre race finishes here, while California woes hit Elliott, Wallace, Andretti, Jarrett, Irvan, Schrader, Marlin and Petty with poor track averages.
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Can Earnhardt Still Win Non restrictor Plate Race
Readers vote on Knight Ridder motorsports site about Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Burton. Last week poll shows 7 354 votes on whether Burton can clinch the Winston Cup title.
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32 Percent Winston Cup Points Leaders
The top 40 drivers in the NASCAR Winston Cup standings are listed as of April 25 with 32 percent of points accounted for. The feature notes leaders across the series and highlights current frontrunners and rankings.
Earnhardt Fans Rejoice After Weekend IROC DieHard Win
In Talladega fans erupt as Dale Earnhardt wins the IROC event on Saturday and celebrates Sunday’s DieHard 500 victory. The seven time Winston Cup champion secures his 72nd career win amid a buoyant mood among supporters and team. Included is a note of his Hollywood cameo between races.
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