Chase hopes rise as Indy race nears cut line
With 19 of 36 Nextel Cup races complete the field for the Chase remains tight. Entering the Allstate 400 at Indianapolis, Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson lead with four wins each, while Earnhardt Jr. sits 12th and 30 points ahead of Ryan Newman. Bowyer and Earnhardt Jr. face danger of falling from the top 12 as McMurray and Mears push for spots behind them.
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Seven Races Left Forge Chase Prospects for NASCAR Cup
With seven races to go, 17 drivers remain in realistic range to earn a spot in the Chase for the Nextel Cup this season.
By the Numbers Describes Racing Struggles and Turnaround
A brief sports note highlights a racing team facing a six race drought and the need to convert near misses into strong area finishes. The item emphasizes performance gaps and the drive to improve standings.
Allstate 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Details
The Allstate 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will run Sunday at 2 pm with qualifying at 10 10 am Saturday televised on ESPN and radio on WKFM 961 FM. Jimmie Johnson is last year's winner. Jo Dee Messina performs free for ticket holders near Turn 10 and James Denton serves as grand marshal, waving the green flag during pre race events.
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This Week's Question Can Mark Martin Win at DEI
Readers are invited to vote on whether Mark Martin can win at DEI this week. Cast your vote at thatsracin dot com for a quick poll on his prospects and next race performance.
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Tony Stewart’s stumble ends with first win of the season
Tony Stewart finally earned his first victory of the season last weekend, but questions loom about how many more wins he can rack up in 2007. The poll tied at 4,773 votes, reflecting ongoing uncertainty about his late-season potential.
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STOP N GO 4 Tony Stewart Victory Lane Chase Heading
Tony Stewart finally hit Victory Lane easing pressure on the season. Reed Sorenson snapped a near two year winless drought by defeating the Busch field at St Louis. Kevin Harvick posted top eight in four of five races heading to the Brickyard where he previously won in 2003. Dale Earnhardt Inc faces restructuring with Ginn Racing changes leaving Joe Nemechek and Sterling Marlin sidelined. Martin Truex Jr. and Dale Earnhardt Jr. risk falling from the Chase without another Chicagoland type weekend. Greg Biffle warns patience in contract talks as he awaits better form.
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NASCAR superstar Earnhardt Jr to land richest sponsor deal
Fans await the next sponsor for Dale Earnhardt Jr as he leaves the Budweiser partnership for Hendrick Motorsports. Marketers say his next deal could exceed 25 million dollars, redefining exposure for a driver whose brand is closely tied to merchandise and national reach.
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