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Newspaper

The Gaston Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 2001

Page

11

Gordon Wins 55th Winston Cup Race at Michigan

Jeff Gordon seals his 55th Winston Cup victory in 271st start, moving above 20 percent winning percentage and extending his lead in the standings. Ricky Rudd finishes second with Sterling Marlin third as teams debate the late race caution and Ford dominance.

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NASCAR Drivers Reflect On Race Day Aftermath

Quotes from Shawna Robinson, Ken Schrader, Sterling Marlin, Ricky Rudd, Ward Burton, and Kevin Harvick express mixed feelings about finishing positions, car performance, and lessons learned. The dialogue highlights frustrations with pit stops and optimism for upcoming races.

Ward Burton Kevin Harvick

Stricklin scores best since 1996 in Kmart 400

BROOKLYN Mich Hut Stricklin finished sixth in the Kmart 400 his best result since a 1996 Darlington second and only his third top ten in five years. He drives for Junie Donlaveys underfunded Richmond Virginia operation. Ryan Newman took fifth with a patient, steady run after a crash filled Coca Cola 600 buildup. NASCAR notes include Busch, Labonte, Jarrett and Sadler incidents and Kathy Helton subpoena avoidance context surrounding Earnhardt autopsy photos.

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Gordon Wins After Dramatic Last Laps at Ford Race

In a tense finish at the Ford race, Jeff Gordon passed Ricky Rudd after a late restart caused by a collision involving John Andretti and Robert Pressley. Sterling Marlin led early but faded after a slow start and a late pit, with Shawna Robinson’s spin adding to the drama. Hendrick Motorsports celebrated its 100th victory as team owner Rick Hendrick prepared for his father Papa Joe’s heart surgery.

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Results from International Speedway Brooklyn Race

Jeff Gordon wins at International Speedway Brooklyn Michigan 2 miles with Chevrolet. Rudd finishes second in Ford. Marlin third in Dodge, Earnhardt Jr crashes later. Race stats include 134.203 mph average, 2:58:00, 0.085 margin, 34 laps caution, 17 lead changes among 7 drivers. Points lead changes show Gordon atop standings, followed by Jarrett and Marlin.

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Gordon inspires mixed feelings among NASCAR fans

In a candid piece Monte Dutton notes Jeff Gordon’s dominance stirs envy and praise alike. He recalls Gordon winning the Kmart 400 MBNA Platinum 400 and The Winston, asks why critics target his personal life, and predicts future reverence as new fans grow older.

Gordon Mark Martin Martin

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