Nextel Cup champion predicts Jimmie Johnson in 2006
David Poole and John Sirhino forecast Jimmie Johnson as the Nextel Cup champion with Johnson and Chad Knaus driving to finally break through after multiple runner up seasons. Analysts also flag Joe Nemechek as a dark horse and Darlington as a track likely to fade from prominence.
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NASCAR 2005 Hopes Center on Johnson and Rising Stars
NASCAR writers forecast a transformative 2005 season with Johnson aiming strong after four wins in six races and rookie Kyle Busch eyeing Victory Lane early. Other hopefuls include Mark Martin, Rusty Wallace, Jeff Burton, Kasey Kahne, Carl Edwards, and Tony Stewart, amid team battles at Roush, Penske, and Evernham as the sport enters Mother's Day week.
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Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway feature details
Daytona International Speedway hosts a 2.5 mile high banked tri oval in Daytona Beach Florida with a Sunday race at p.m. on Channel 8 TV and Motor Racing Network radio. Purse stands at 17 623 980 dollars. Dale Earnhardt Jr. the prior year's winner exits his No 8 Chevrolet after winning the 2004 Daytona 500. The International Rover Champions series opener is Friday at Daytona and Bobby Hamilton pursues a second Craftsman Truck title in today’s season opener. Martin ties Jr. begins Busch Series title bid on Saturday.
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This Week's Question on Cup Championship Winner
A reader poll asks who will win the 2005 Nextel Cup championship with votes posted by Weneta com. The previous week asked who would win the 2008 Budweiser Shootout and noted members voting at 0.160.
Daytona 500 poles spark season buzz and driver chatter
Dale Jarrett grabs his third Daytona 500 pole as Hendrick drivers gear up for a strong season while fans criticize others for missed tests and subpar showings. Robby Gordon seeks a smoother Daytona start as teams address engine and parts issues amid ongoing banter.
Daytona 500 Restores Its Premier Status On Schedule
The Daytona 500 remains NASCAR’s flagship season opener as drivers discuss tradition and the pace of the sport. Analysts note the race’s energy, TV timing, and the balance between the season’s early form and a compelling start. The event anchors International Speedway Corp. and defines the sport’s yearly rhythm.
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