Donlavey’s NASCAR career marked by loyalty and limit
Junie Donlavey, Richmond based NASCAR car owner, 78, has fielded for 53 years with over 70 drivers and 150 crew members. With no sponsor since CF Sauer left, his No. 9 team may skip the Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono. He recalls Dover 1981 win by Jody Ridley and laments rising costs and shrinking sponsor interest while noting the Blue Goose motor home era.
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THATS RACIN TOP PICKS 1 STEFLING MARLIN LEADS
Stefling Marlin sits atop the points standings with car 40 as the series rolls through New Hampshire Pocono and Indianapolis implied. Mark Martin slides from top 2 to 16th at New Hampshire ending a six race top ten streak. Jimmée Johnson begins rookie half with a 15th. Rusty Wallace recovers from tire issue to finish fourth at New Hampshire. Tony Stewart faces rough practice period at Pocono. Ryan Newman posts two straight fifths and chases strong showings at Pocono and Indy. Ricky Rudd remains competitive amid chaos. Dale Jarrett uses two strong strategies at New Hampshire nearly sealing a win.
ARCA and NASCAR action at Pocono and beyond
Pocono Raceway hosts ARCA at a 2.5 mile track in Long Pond Pennsylvania with 1 p.m. ET Sunday start and 3:05 p.m. ET qualifying today. TV TNT radio WKNR AM 850. Purae: 3 685 703 dollars. Last ARCA winner Bobby Labonte. Frank Kimmel leads ARCA points. Greg Biffle tops NASCAR Grand National by 72 over Jason Keller. NASCAR Truck race set for Saturday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn Michigan.
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NASCAR Penalizes Winston Cup Teams By Points Loss Debate
NASCAR has begun stripping Winston Cup teams of points for infractions. Officials weigh whether penalties deter rule violations while evaluating approval of energy absorbing barriers at tracks. Voting on the issue totals 2,749.
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NASCAR Truths: Track Position Pit Stops and Wins
A reader panel weighs NASCAR changes and argues that track position, pit stops, and a strong car have long driven victory. The discussion questions whether passing ability ever ruled a race and if modern issues really alter the core path to success.
New Hampshire Track Faces Scrutiny After Sunday Race
At New England 300 track conditions drew sharp criticism from drivers led by Mark Martin and Bobby Labonte. Safety concerns centered on Turn 4 as multiple cars hit walls or ran into debris while NASCAR used a jet blower to clear debris. With Winston Cup racing due in September, calls grew to test the asphalt and possibly cancel the event if problems persist. The Bahre family faced praise for hospitality but scrutiny over the facility's readiness to handle top-tier stock cars.
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