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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 2003
Page
9
In December 1947 at Daytona Beach promoter William H.G. “Big Bill” France led 36 men to form the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. NASCAR’s first race was in February 1948, and the 55th season is traced through a trivia quiz about drivers, championships, and early records.
Quiz matches Dale Earnhardt Terry Labonte DeWayne Lund Everett Owens David Pearson Glenn Roberts Tony Stewart Marshall Teague Curtis Turner Darrell Waltrip to nicknames Alaws Silver Fox King of the Beach Smoke E The Iceman Tiny G Fireball Cotton Blonde Buzzard The Intimidator.
A list ranks drivers with car numbers and notes on Indy 500 performance. Matt Kenseth leads with car 17 and Dale Earnhardt Jr faces questions about a possible points surge. Kevin Harvick, Kurt Busch, Michael Waltrip, and Bobby Gordon are among others highlighted for Indy outcomes.
NASCAR preview notes the Watkins Glen race Sunday at Watkins Glen International in New York. Qualifying at 3 05 p m ET with the main event at 1 30 p m ET on NBC television and WKNR radio. The Winston Cup Leader Bonus stands at 220000 for the winner who leads the points. Tony Stewart is last year's winner. Jeff Gordon owns four Watkins Glen victories.
Kevin Harvick captured the Backyard 400 as lead changes and pit strategies left fans baffled. Elliott Sadler blew an engine triggering a late restart scramble while Jamie McMurray, starting 22nd, surged before misfortune cooled his bid. Harvick avoided chaos to take the checkered flag amid misfires and fuel gambles.
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