Night racing gains traction in NASCAR schedule shifts
The article surveys moves toward more night races in NASCARs Winston Cup and Grand National series. It notes Richmond Monte Carlo 400 and Charlotte events as night races, discusses TNTs interest for prime time telecasts, and quotes officials on benefits and challenges of Saturday night events and potential future venues like Darlington.
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THATS RACIN S TOP PICKS 1 Sterling Marlin and more
NASCAR experts rank drivers for the upcoming race. Sterling Marlin Jeff Gordon Mark Martin Tony Stewart Jimmie Johnson Elliott Ryan Newman Kevin Harvick Rusty Wallace and Dave Jarrett are listed with car numbers and notes on recent form and previous week standings.
Triple header NASCAR weekend at Richmond
This week features a triple header at Richmond beginning with the Truck series last night. The Grand National series winner Greg Dui wines a Tennessee Keller roars to Richmond for tonight's Final 250. Seven drivers have won in the last nine Richmond races with Tony Stewart the only repeat winner since 1998, taking three titles in 1999, 2001 and 2002.
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Jet Gordon extends streak with Bristol and Darlington wins
Winston Cup star Jet Gordon continues his late season surge with back to back victories at Bristol and Darlington. Undefeated at Richmond with two wins and 13 top tens in 19 starts, he aims for more success as series points leader Stef Ling Martin seeks first win at the track.
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Gordon Presses Winston Cup Contenders as Marlin Holds Lead
Sterling Marlin leads the Winston Cup standings after a solid fourth at Sunday's Southern 500, with Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon among those chasing. Gordon trails Marlin by significant margins but remains a threat as the season evolves, while other pursuers like Martin, Burton, Newman, Kenseth, Busch and Johnson vie for second place and playoff momentum.
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