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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1997

Page

10

NASCAR Standings Snapshot By Series Wins And Points

The list shows Winston Cup top drivers led by Jef Gordon at 3,019 points, followed by Mark Martin 2,910 and Dale Jarrett 2,759. Busch Series features Randy LaJoie leading with 3,135, then Todd Bodine 2,985 and Phil Parsons 2,657. Truck series ranks Jack Sprague 2,546, Rich Bickle 2,541 and doe Futtman 2,494.

Jack Sprague Rich Bickle Doe Futtman Ron Hornaday Mike Bliss Jimmy Hensley Rick Carelli Chuck Bown Jay Sauter Kenny Irwin

Gordon Wins Bud at the Glen on Road Course

Jeff Gordon celebrated his 27th career victory and first road course win at the Bud at the Glen, defeating Geoff Bodine by 1.35 seconds while Rusty Wallace finished third. Dale Earnhardt damaged his day by running over an air hose as several road favorites faltered early. Ron Hornaday Jr. dominated the Craftsman Truck Series at Flemington, earning his seventh win of the season and becoming the winningest driver with victory No. 17.

Jeff Gordon the Glen Gordon Geoff Bodine Rusty Wallace Joe Nemechek Wally Dallenbach Jr Dale Earnhardt Ron Hornaday Jr Historic Flemington Speedway New Jersey Hornaday Joe Ruttman Rich Bickle

NASCAR Weekly Rankings From Monte Dutton Preview

Weekly rankings by NASCAR This Week writer Monte Dutton list Jeff Gordon atop the poll with Dale Jarrett, Mark Martin, Ricky Rudd, and Terry Labonte in the top five. Other drivers include Jeff Burton, Dale Earnhardt, Rusty Wallace, Ernie Irvan, and Bill Elliott with varying last-week positions noted.

Jef Gordon Mark Martin Dale Jarrett Terry Labonte Jeff Burton Dale Earnhardt Bobby Labonte Jeremy Mayfield Ricky Rudd Bill Elliott Nascar Monte Dutton Jeff Gordon Mr. Consistency the Glen Rusty Wallace Ernie Irvan

Winston Cup era race schedule details noted

During the 1960s NASCAR Grand National Series, the precursor to Winston Cup often staged up to 60 events in a season and as many as three in a single week, reflecting a crowded schedule and demanding circuit.

Kenny Wallace Faces Long Road in Winston Cup Debut

NASCAR This Week profiles Kenny Wallace, youngest of the Wallace brothers, detailing his Busch Grand National success, limited Winston Cup success since 1993, loyalty to Filbert Martocci, and personal background. It notes 106 starts, no wins, one pole, top fives and tens, earnings near two million, and a rough 1990s rise with family-driven driving life.

Monte Dutton Nascar Kenny Wallace Wallace Felix Sabates Nashville Tenn Filbert Martocci Kenny Kim Brooke Brandy Brittany St. Louis Concord N.C the Glen Rusty Mike Filmar Racing

How NASCAR Rewards Top Finishers and Pay Structure

A reader asks why drivers finishing lower can earn more money and whether all drivers receive the purse. NASCAR This Week explains bonuses reward leading teams and reasons for disparities. also notes tie-break rule when two drivers post the same time and invites questions.

Nascar Ronald E. Denk

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