Toyota set to enter Winston Cup racing sparks debate
NASCAR teams brace for Toyota's potential entry as experts note deep pockets and tech advantage. Drivers Robby Gordon and Jeff Gordon weigh risks and benefits while Dodge and IndyCar parallel moves highlight cross series impact. Toyota's global presence and US plants fuel speculation of a broader manufacturer shift in stock car racing.
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That’s Racins Top 10 Picks for NASCAR Chase
The list ranks drivers led by Matt Kenseth and Dale Earnhardt Jr in car No. 17 and No. 8 with Jeff Gordon, Kurt Busch, Tony Stewart, and Jimmie Johnson among the contenders. It notes recent finishes, pit strategy notes, and upcoming races, urging readers to visit thatsracin.com for full rankings.
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Dodge/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma One mile road course
NASCAR weekend at Sonoma features a 350 mile road race with last year's winner Ricky Rudd, qualifying at 6 05 pm and race at 4 pm ET on Sunday. Purse stands at 4618247 dollars with Channel 8 TV and WKNR 850 AM radio coverage. Hamilton leads the Truck series standings by 73 over Rick Crawford as Memphis hosts Saturdays O Reilly 200. Brendan Gaughan won the latest Truck race in Texas while Jeff Gordon has a string of road course feats and Mark Martin leads active drivers in Sonoma average finishes.
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Nextel as NASCAR Winston Cup Title Sponsor
Readers weigh in on Nextel becoming the title sponsor of NASCAR's top series now branded Winston Cup. Cast votes at wivthatsractn.com as last week’s poll closes.
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Stop N Go Random Thoughts In Winston Cup Racing
Who's hot Tony Stewart and Terry Labonte each have three consecutive top ten finishes Matt Kenseth has 13 top ten finishes more than any other driver Bobby Labonte has finished second or third in six of his past seven races Who's not Dale Jarrett Jimmy Spencer Derrike Cope Ryan Newman Ken Schrader have failed to finish five races this season Ricky Rudd Johnny Benson Jeff Green Steve Park each have just one top ten finish this season.
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Nextel to Sponsor NASCAR Top Cup Series for 10 Years
NASCAR signs a 10-year deal with Nextel Communications to rename the Winston Cup Series the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series starting in 2004. Terms undisclosed, but Nextel touts a strong brand and growth plan while RJR exits due to tobacco marketing limits. France notes sadness but welcomes transition and Nextel’s tech leadership aims to reach about 75 million fans globally.
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