Dispute After August Michigan Race Ends in Confrontation
An altercation between Busch and driver Jimmy Spencer escalated after the August Michigan race with Spencer hitting Busch in the face. Busch radio transcripts claim he tried to flatten Spencer’s fender during the race. The incident followed a late race bump by Ricky Rudd that dropped Busch to 16th, triggering a pit road confrontation with Harvick’s crew.
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Postrace tempers shake NASCAR with fines and suspensions
After a postrace incident at a GFS Marketplace 400 Spencer received a one race suspension while Kevin Harvick faced fines for his part in the Richmond clash. Fans booed and drivers warned that emotions fuel the sport but must be kept from unsafe actions in the garage and on pit road.
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NASCAR rankings show Kenseth slip despite points lead
The top ten list features Kenseth fading over two weeks while Harvick and Newman push through, with Johnson, Busch, Earnhardt Jr and Stewart making strides. Charlotte looming. fans eye victory lane as close competition persists. For full top 40, visit worw.thatsracin.com.
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Extreme Tribute marks RJR NASCAR ties at Lowe's Speedway
The UAW-GM 500 week began with an Extreme Tribute concert honoring RJ Reynolds Tobacco for more than 30 years as sponsor of NASCAR’s Winston Cup. Notables like ZZ Top and Hank Williams Jr were part of a night that highlighted RJR’s deep imprint on stock-car racing and its shifting role as the sport transitions to Nextel Cup.
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Charlotte race preview at Lowe's Motor Speedway
Johnson never left the top 10 in points across the season while Newman and Gordon each logged 21 top-10 finishes in 30 races in 2003. Gordon holds seven poles and nine front-row starts in 21 Charlotte events, with Tony Stewart posting five top-six finishes in the last six races at the track.
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Lowe's Motor Speedway moves fall race to Saturday night
The fall Winston Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway shifts to Saturday night for the first time. With the change, fans are asked when the best time is to watch Winston Cup racing, inviting reader response on viewing preferences.
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Who's Hot and Not in NASCAR News Now
Kevin Harvick leads with 177 points over Matt Kenseth after two races. St Austyn Wallace notches five straight top tens. Jeff Gordon places fifth in three straight races. Jeff Burton has one top ten in ten races. Mike Skinner has not finished top ten this season. Dale Jarrett has finished 18th or worse in six straight races.
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