Newman grabs second straight Dover pole in AP report
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was edged late by Ryan Newman for the top starting spot at Dover International Speedway as Newman earns his 40th career pole with a lap of 152.925 mph. Earnhardt followed in second at 152.387 mph, with Bobby Labonte third at 152.304 mph as the race approached. Earnhardt said he could take pride in finishing second and noted ongoing decision talks about his future with several teams eyeing his services. He sits 13th in the season standings, 13 points behind Jamie McMurray for the final Chase berth.
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Stewart backs dirt racing revival for NASCAR at Eldora
The Prelude to the Dream fund raiser for Kyle Petty’s Victory Junction Gang Camp returns on pay per view with drivers from NASCAR’s top levels joining dirt track stars at Eldora. Stewart notes many Cup racers have little dirt experience while citing Reutimann Edwards and Capps among those racing dirt. Stewart suggests NASCAR consider a dirt race, saying the Wednesday night event shows broad interest.
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Edwards Eyes DOT Breakthrough At Dover Race
NASCAR driver Carl Edwards, leading the Busch Series, aims to extend his points lead and push for a Chase berth in Cup. He discusses the Car of Tomorrow, Chevrolet dominance, and Dover’s fast, risky layout, noting past top tens here and the need for continued improvement.
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Hornaday dominates Dover truck race in late surge
Ron Hornaday Jr. powered the No. 33 Chevrolet to victory at Dover International Speedway, his second win in three races. He beat Stacy Compton by 7.009 seconds as Travis Kvapil, Johnny Benson, and Mike Bliss followed. Skinner won the pole and led the points, while Hornaday credited his crew for fixing a loose truck after practice.
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Dover test absence looms over next generation DOT race
At Dover International Speedway the next generation car faces a no testing period after rain postponed a planned two day test at Darlington. Hendrick Motorsports drivers Gordon Johnson Busch have dominated the series with strong preparation while others like Earnhardt Jr Yeley Mears weigh Dover’s unique demands and tire wear as crucial factors.
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