France weighs NASCAR reforms and 2005 schedule shifts
Francis France discusses the outcome of the Ferko settlement and NASCAR realignment. He notes improved competition with new formats, TV partnerships, and a Fort Worth race addition while stressing a focus on a cleaner, mistake-free event presentation amid fan incidents and rule tweaks.
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THAT'S RACIN TOP PICKS 4
NASCAR power rankings list Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gorman high after New Hampshire results. Tony Stewart and Matt Kenseth praised for consistency. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kurt Busch gain momentum. For full top-40, visit that'sracin.com.
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Quiet NASCAR Weekend Sets Tone Ahead of Championship Run
A calm London scene frames a routine Nextel Cup weekend. Ryan Newman led from the pole, Kurt Busch briefly led, and Jeff Gordon chased second as Tony Stewart and Kenseth traded spots. Dale Earnhardt Jr. looms with plans for relief via John Andretti if needed. The Chase reshapes standings but the focus remains on the upcoming final races.
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Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway Details
The Pennsylvania 500 runs 500 miles at Pocono Raceway a 2.5 mile triangular track in Long Pond with Sunday 1 p.m. ET start and qualifying at 3 10 p.m. ET. TV is TNT NASCAR prize fund 4 808 573 dollars last year's winner Tony Stewart. Rusty Wallace holds four Sprint Cup wins at Pocono while Mark Martin tops active drivers with 17 top five finishes and 24 top ten finishes here. Martin also posts the highest average start among active drivers with 6.542 in more than 10 starts.
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Pocono Raceway Pennsylvan ia 500 Preview Notes
Pocono circuit previews highlight Ken Schrader with five Pocono poles and Dale Jarrett's 13 top fives in 18 races, though recent form dips include 42nd and 26th in last three. Greg Biffle has only finishes 11th or worse in Pocono races, Robby Gordon places 18th or worse in six of seven. Kyte Petty shows one top 13 in 13 Pocono starts.
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