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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 2002
Page
10
Winston Cup teams qualify today for Sundays Old Dominion 500 at Martinsville. Rain-free time trials break a three week drought and track conditions, braking, and tire wear dominate the discussion, with drivers like John Andretti noting Martinsville’s tough layout and strategic pit moves as key to a strong Sunday run.
NASCAR power rankings list Tony Stewart as number one after strong runs at Talladega and Charlotte. Jimmie Johnson and Ryan Newman follow, with Jamie McMurray and Sterling Marlin sharing credit for a Charlotte victory, while Mark Martin and Rusty Wallace seek wins in Martinsville. Dale Earnhardt Jr. ocz expects a Martinsville win amid a chaotic season.
At Martinsville Virginia a 526 mile paved flat track hosts a 12 30 pm ET race with qualifying at 3 05 pm ET aired on NBC and WKNR AM 850 with a purse of 3 657 565 dollars Ricky Craven last year’s winner Also this week NASCAR Grand National runs at Memphis Motorsports Park Greg Biffle leads Jason Keller by 168 points Rusty Wallace and past winners cited as achieving both races in a year Martinsville has seen 48 of 94 Winston Cup 500 laps won from the first four starting positions.
NASCAR revises spotter placement rules following a Charlotte tragedy. With six races left, nine drivers retain a Winston Cup title shot and a question remains how many reach Homestead for the series finale. Voters are invited at thatsracincom. total votes recorded so far are 3 543.
Tony Stewart rises to the Winston Cup points leader with three wins in 2002, trailing Kenseth who has four. He also shares the top top-five finishes with Ryan Newman at fourteen, yet has the most DNFs among drivers 23rd or higher.
Jamie McMurray's victory in the rain-delayed UAW-GM 500 raises the age-old question of whether a race is won by a driver or by the equipment. Driving the No. 40 Dodge, McMurray benefited from Sterling Marlin's established setup and a strong pit crew, but he also showcased steady decision making and improved performance as the race progressed. The win comes after Chip Ganassi hired McMurray to drive next season, despite Marlin's injuries and a prior lack of Cup wins. McMurray emphasized team chemistry and evolving car performance as key factors in securing victory.
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