Labonte Wins UAW-GM Teamwork 500 at Pocono in Dramatic Finish
Terry Labonte captured his second win of the season and 15th of his career at Pocono after Jeff Gordon blew an engine with seven laps left. Labonte seized the lead, pulling away from Ken Schrader and Ted Musgrave to win by 1.6 seconds as Musgrave edged Schrader for second.
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Hendrick Motorsports
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Pocono
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Jeff Gordon
Gordon
Ken Schrader
Ted Musgrave
Ted
Pocono record win from 27th seed shocks NASCAR
Labonte won at Pocono from the 27th starting position setting a new track record as no prior driver had won from that deep. Gordon led laps in 12 of 13 races, with five first-place laps, while Jarrett dived from seventh to 17th in three straight races. Earnhardt and Marlin each had 10 top tens in 13 events. Stricklin posted his third straight top ten since joining the Kenny Bernstein No. 26 team. Reactions from drivers noted the track's difficulty and fierce competition as the season nears its end.
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Musgrave
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Dover
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Wallace
Rolaids
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Jimmy Horton
Junior Johnson
Spencer
Horton
Stricklin
Kenny Bernstein
Pocono
Ted Musgrave
Ken Schrader
Hut Stricklin
Bill Elliott
Dale Earnhardt
Gordon Earns Near Miss At Pocono After Missed Gear
Jeff Gordon and Ray Evernham faced disappointment after Gordon led 128 of 200 laps at Pocono Raceway but blew a gear with seven laps left. He apologized for the error while Evernham urged the young team to move on and learn from the setback as they prepare for Michigan.
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Jeff Gordon
Ray Evernham
Gordon
Evernham
Pocono Raceway
Gordon Holds Off Labonte For Dramatic Victory
In a high gear contest Labonte chased Gordon through 191 laps of green flag action after a late restart. Gordon built a seven second gap before penalties and cautions. A final engine failure by Gordon in the last laps handed Labonte the win as he surged to Victory Lane.
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Gordon
Musgrave
Victory Lane
Gordon Surges to Detroit Grand Prix Win Despite Woes
Robby Gordon crashed in practice and warmup but dominated the Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle, leading 43 laps to win as Walker Racing repaired the Ford Reynard. Jacques Villeneuve leads the PPG Cup after finishing ninth. Gordon sits 79-75 behind. Jean Alesi then captured his first Formula One victory in Montreal aboard a Ferrari, his 91st F1 race, on his 31st birthday, beating Rubens Barrichello and Eddie Irvine with a late roar.
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al Unser Jr
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Teo Fabi
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Jimmy Vasser
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Belle Isle
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Schumacher
Rubens Barrichello
Brazil
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Olivier Panis
France
Williams-Renault
Gianni Morbidelli
Towell Wins Third Straight in Pure Street at Carolina Speedway
At Gastonia Carolina Speedway, Mark Towell clinched his third straight Pure Street win after a muddy delay. Barrett Bradshaw charged from the rear but tangled with James Crawford, who then crashed. Crawford later berated Bradshaw. John Rhyne, in Super Stock, held a late lead before a three lap dash saw Rhyne win his third straight. Buddy Smith dominated the Late Model Thunder and Lightning, while Ken Rominger suffered a failed engine and Lynn Mercer a valve failure. Greg Barker won Stock Four amid protest by Benny Bess, who was disqualified and Barker upheld.
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Carolina Speedway
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Barrett Bradshaw
Bradshaw
James Crawford
Crawford
John Rhyne
Rhyne
Scott Sieglar
Barry Mathis
Mike Adkins
Buddy Smith
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Mercer
Greg Barker
Benny Bess
Bess
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