Montoya poised to break drought for Nextel Cup wins
Fourteen of the top 40 drivers in the Nextel Cup standings still seek their first victory this season. Juan Montoya of Chip Ganassi Racing is highlighted as a strong candidate to win soon, with road course races and familiar tracks favoring his chances.
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Bowyer Eyes Dover Breakthrough for Richard Childress
Bowyer, driver for Richard Childress Racing in No. 07 Chevrolet, has five top ten finishes placing him 10th in the Nextel Cup standings. His bests are sixth at California and Atlanta, with three other top tens in Car of Tomorrow races as Dover and Indianapolis emerge as potential breakthrough venues.
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Truex Jr. stands out for DEI in 2008 season outlook
Martin Truex Jr. drives the No. 01 Chevrolet for Dale Earnhardt Inc. He sits 16th in points but is seen as DEI’s best signed for 2008. He could win at Dover in Busch competition and might surprise at Daytona while adjusting to the Car of Tomorrow era. Talladega offers confident plate track potential.
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Top NASCAR Rankings Highlight Johnson and Gordon Competition
Jimmie Johnson leads the list with one more win than Jeff Gordon, while Gordon faces Charlotte woes. Denny Hamlin, Matt Kenseth, Tony Stewart, Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Kurt and Kyle Busch, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. fill the top ten with varying notes on form and momentum. Full top 40 at ThatsRacin.com.
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Autism Speaks 400 at Dover International Speedway
The event titled Autism Speaks 400 will take place at Dover International Speedway in Dover Delaware on Sunday with a 1 mile banked concrete oval. Qualifying is scheduled for 5 15 p m today and the main race begins at 1 30 p m. Channel TV information is listed.
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Casey Mears wins first Cup race at Charlotte
Casey Mears claimed his first Cup win at Charlotte last weekend. The question asks readers which top-40 driver still seeking a victory will reach first, inviting prediction among still-winless contenders.
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Jeff Gordon Train Incident Sparks Cup Fortunes Debate
Jeff Gordon commented on a Sunday train derailment incident described as likely a minor hiccup. Richard Childress Racing noted all three Cup teams finished 21st or lower, while Kahne secured a Busch Series win at Charlotte, not altering Cup season outlook.
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