Winston Cup and Busch Series Points Standings Summary
Winston Cup leaders show Rusty Wallace atop the list with 335 points followed by Dale Earnhardt 302 Jeff Gordon 300 and Jeremy Mayfield 291. Other top names include Bill Elliott 289 Jimmy Spencer 278 Terry Labonte 271 Bobby Hamilton 270 and Alicky Craven 260. Busch Series standings place Matt Kenseth and Mark Martin tied at 330, Randy LaJoie 301 Jeff Purvis 273 Jeff Burton 272 Mike McLaughlin 264 and Eliott Sadler 254. Truck series led by Ron Hornaday with 180 points and Joe Ruttman 170 close behind.
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Gordon Wins as Tauruses Dominate Goodwrench 400
At North Carolina Speedway Jeff Gordon in a Monte Carlo beat a Ford army to win the Goodwrench Service Plus 400 after Taurus cars led for most of the race. Gordon’s victory marked another year where he overtook Ford, despite their strong showing and six of the top seven finishes. Matt Kenseth claimed the Goodwrench Service 200 in Busch Grand National, edging Tony Stewart in the final lap with an unsponsored Chevrolet fielded by Robbie Reiser and Jack Roush.
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Top Ten NASCAR Weekly rankings by Monte Dutton
NASCAR This Week writer Monte Dutton lists the top ten, with last week’s positions in parentheses. Jeff Gordon holds first as Rusty Wallace leads the points, while Dale Earnhardt slips to third and Terry Labonte finishes ninth with a strong finish.
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Feud of the Week Mayfield Versus Earnhardt
NASCAR This Week writer Monte Dutton weighs in on the Daytona 500 clash as Jeremy Mayfield accuses Dale Earnhardt of rear ending him after Mayfield passed the Daytona 500 winner. Dutton notes Earnhardt often influences race outcomes even when not contending for victory.
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Winston Cup Las Vegas 400 Preview
Las Vegas Motor Speedway hosts the Winston Cup Las Vegas 400 this Sunday in Nevada, the circuit’s second Las Vegas visit and the state’s first in 44 years. Jeff Gordon won the first California race, and more than 107,000 fans are expected at the $200 million venue.
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Profile Bobby Hamilton switches teams to Kodak Film Chevrolet
Profile of NASCAR driver Bobby Hamilton, noting his move from Petty’s Pontiac to Larry McClure’s Chevrolet, two race wins in 1996 and 1997, and rookie of the year credentials. It highlights career stats, the Daytona 500 comment, and his view of the Morgan-McClure team’s potential and communication dynamics.
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Four-time Indy 500 winner among NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers
The piece lists a four time Indianapolis 500 winner as a member of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers, noting his enduring place in racing history. It also asks for the popular nickname of "The Randleman Rocket" and for a driver from the 1960s and 1970s known as "Soapy."
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Wallace happy with Taurus debut in NASCAR race
Kenny Wallace praised the new Taurus as a strong partner to his racing plan in Rockingham. He noted fast practice times, qualified second behind Rick Mast, and described his team’s ground level progress with the car while joking about a language contest.
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Dear NASCAR This Week Readers Letter Page
Readers inquire about Dale Earnhardt plans for next year and how to contact him. The column notes Earnhardt and Teresa will be car owners with Steve Park driving a Pennzoil No. 1 Chevrolet for the Earnhardts, and explains NASCAR number rules and past digit swaps with Gurney and Jones. Letters suggest sending messages to NASCAR This Week Your Turn, Gastonia, N.C. 28054.
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Gordon Wins After Early Spin In Goodwrench 400
Jeff Gordon dropped to 31st in early laps of the Goodwrench Service Plus 400 before Ray Evernham and the Rainbow Warriors reworked the No. 24 Chevrolet. By race end Gordon had the fastest car and captured the victory as Ford Taurus dominated the day.
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