Eldora dirt NASCAR debate sparks future road
AP AL Behrman notes Eldora's dirt truck race could push dirt racing into NASCAR. Smokey Bear metaphor aside, Ken and godspeak discuss whether asphalt trucks on dirt might entice traditional stock car fans if two road courses shift to half mile dirt events. Kyle Busch comments on Ryan Newman prompt reaction.
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Crown Royal Presents the Samuel Deeds 400 at Indianapolis
The sprint cup race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway features a 2.5 mile oval track. Practice and qualifying are scheduled Friday through Saturday with ESPN coverage and a Sunday race starting at 1 20 p m. The event covers 160 laps totaling 400 miles.
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Martin Marks The Cup Title Quest With No 55 Surge
Martin has 40 NASCAR Sprint Cup wins and five runner up finishes. The No 55 Michael Waltrip Racing Toyota driven by Martin Vickers and Waltrip competes for the owners title and a potential split championship as Indianapolis nears. Vickers win boosts the crew into Chase contention. Waltrip sits 13th in owner points, two ahead of Tony Stewart. Richard Petty Motorsports leases a Concord shop owned by Boris Said who plans to sell. Morgan Shepherd, aged 71, claims a Daytona 500 ride with No 52 Toyota owner Bob Keselowski after qualifying. James Hylton raced ARCA 200 at 78. Godwin Kelly notes the scene.
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Godwin's Brickyard Picks Winner Johnson Tops Field
Jimmie Johnson is chosen to win withMatt Kenseth Tony Stewart Mark Martin Clint Bowyer as the rest of the top five Kurt Busch as a dark horse Michael McDowell out early Kyle Busch disappointment noted Johnson could surge in the final 30 laps to edge Kenseth for the title.
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Feud of the Week Ryan Newman and Kyle Busch
Godwin Kelly weighs in as Newman and Busch clash at New Hampshire. Busch called Newman a big ogre and stupid prompting sharper anger from Newman with each day.
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NASCAR This Week Questions Reach News Journal Staff
Online extras invite readers to send comments about NASCAR This Week. Contact Godwin Kelly or Ken Willis at their News Journal email addresses for questions or feedback.
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Brickyard 400 Names and Sponsors Spark Nostalgia
NASCAR notes emphasize the race’s tradition at the Brickyard while detailing current sponsor lines Crown Royal presents the Samuel Deeds 400 at the Brickyard Powered by Big Machine Records. Ken Willis, veteran Daytona Beach News-Journal writer, notes the field will feature top equipment and no surprise winner this weekend.
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