NASCAR Standings Highlights Top 10 Points Ranks
The list shows Winston Cup leaders Jeff Gordon at 2,527 points and Mark Martin at 2,475, followed by Dale Jarrett 2,429, Jeremy Mayfield 2,390, and Rusty Wallace 2,307. Busch Series leaders J. M. McLaughlin 2,499, Matt Kenseth 2,496, and D. Earnhardt Jr. 2,487. Truck standings top driver is Jack Sprague with 1,769 points.
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Winston Cup Busch Grand National at Fontana Preview
Kenwood Home and Car Audio 300 at California Speedway Fontana features defending champ Todd Bodine with upcoming Cup drivers expected for the big payday. Notable speeds include Steve Park 175.157 mph Oct 18 1997 and Bodine 145.083 mph Oct 19 1997. Noted craftsman truck event No Fear Challenge Saturday with Mike Bliss defending and recent Milwaukee Mile win.
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Jeff Burton wins Jiffy Lube 300 at New Hampshire
Jeff Burton defended his 1997 Jiffy Lube 300 title at New Hampshire leading Roush teammate Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon as Gordon kept the series point lead. Randy LaJoie and David Green battled at Myrtle Beach for LaJoie’s first 1998 victory while Ron Hornaday Jr. notched his Nazareth win, his fourth of 1998 and second straight four win start.
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Top Ten NASCAR Weekly Rankings by Monte Dutton
NASCAR This Week writer Monte Dutton lists the top ten drivers with last week’s order in parentheses. Jeff Gordon leads, followed by Mark Martin and Dale Jarrett, as the field shows shifts and at least one driver edges back into competition.
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Feud of the Week Bickle and Little Clash on Track
Rich Bickle blames Chad Little after a first lap crash in turns one and two. He warns Little to stay single file while noting the 97 car could wreck the field to win. Monte Dutton weighs in on the incident as Jeff Burton and Mark Martin finish 1-2.
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Trivia: 1967 National 500 winner and NASCAR’s top engine builder
The 1967 National 500 at Charlotte was won by consistent racer Bobby Allison. Clifton Marlin earned the nickname The Purple Tornado for his quick pace and blazing starts. The engine builder with the most NASCAR victories is engine master from Penske, known for his record total wins across decades.
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Profile Kyle Petty by Monte Dutton NASCAR This Week
Profile of Kyle Petty, son and grandson of racing legends, outlining his career, current status, and family. Includes Kyle and Richard Petty co owning car No. 44, career stats, and thoughts on night races and Adam Petty’s ASA success. Concludes with asking readers to write in to The Gaston Gazette.
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NASCAR rules questioned over differing penalties
In a Dear NASCAR This Week letter, Darrell Bradford argues Rusty Wallace and Jeff Gordon faced different rules for jumps at Martinsville Pocono and The Winston. He cites black flags and race restarts, noting The Winston and Busch Clash are non points events with distinct procedures.
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