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The Gaston Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 2001

Page

12

Rudd wins Pocono 500 ends 88-race drought

Ricky Rudd finally breaks his 88-race winless streak by taking the Pocono 500 for Robert Yates Racing. Jeff Gordon outsprints Dale Jarrett for second as Gordon’s two-race win streak ends, Sterling Marlin finishes fourth. Ford and Chevrolet split wins at seven apiece this year.

Ricky Rudd Robert Yates Racing Rudd Jeff Gordon Dale Jarrett Gordon Sterling Marlin Robert Yates Ernie Irvan Michigan Davey Allison Fred Lorenzen Buddy Baker Cale Yarborough Jarrett Marlin Tony Stewart Rusty Wallace Johnny Benson Steve Park Kevin Harvick Bobby Labonte Pocono Racer Long Pond Ford Chevrolet Dodge Mark Martin Matt Kenseth Pontiac Ken Schrader Jeff Burton Sige Dave Blaney Mike Skinner Kurt Busch Robert Pressley Stacy Compton Todd Bodine Wally Dallenbach Jr Bill Elliott Hut Stricklin Ted Musgrave Michael Waltrip Terry Labonte The Bobby Hamilton Kyle Petty Ron Hornaday Jr Jeremy Mayfield Brett Bodine

NASCAR Admits Mistake On Pocono 500 Caution

NASCAR acknowledged a misstep on lap 25 at the Pocono 500 when a so called competition caution was shown amid uncertain weather. The move drew questions from drivers Bobby Labonte Tony Stewart and Rusty Wallace who claimed they were not warned it would appear. Officials cited radio issues and communication gaps as factors in the confusion and questioned the rationale behind the caution and its timing.

Long Pond Nascar Bobby Labonte Tony Stewart Rusty Wallace Labonte Stewart Nascar Transporter Mike Helton Wallace Gordon Terry Labonte Buckshot Jones Jason Leffler Buckshot Leffler Jones

Ricky Rudd Wins After Pocono Tire Tangles and Gear Glitches

Ricky Rudd defeats Dale Jarrett and Jeff Gordon at Pocono after Gordon falters with fuel mileage and pit strategy. A late tangle between Jarrett and Earnhardt Jr. opens the door as Rudd reveals a late gear issue but recovers to take the lead in the tunnel turn and win his bid for victory. Gordon slips to second, Jarrett third as Earnhardt Jr. battles to rejoin the front.

Ricky Rudd Dale Jarrett Dale Earnhardt Jr Jeff Gordon Jeff Burton Yates Ricky Matt Kenseth Rudd Chevrolet Gordon Ford Brett Bodine Pocono Green Earnhardt Jr Jarrett Earnhardt

Rudd Ends Slump With First Pocono Win At 44

At 44 and in his 44th Pocono race, veteran driver Rudd wins again, marking a final hurrah after a long, independent stint with underfunded teams. He recalls rivals, longs for the old days, and stresses a few more victories before retirement.

Rudd Donnie Allison Jack LaLanne Pocono Erich Segal Dale Jarrett Jarrett Defeat

NASCAR Pocono Sunday results and standings snapshot

Sunday results show Ricky Rudd winning at Pocono with Gordon Jarrett Marlin and others earning top positions and prize money. Race statistics include average speed 134.389 mph, time 3 hours 43 minutes 15 seconds, 7 cautions, 13 lead changes among five drivers. Standings list Gordon leading, followed by Jarrett and Ruth with Marlin and Stewart close behind.

Rudd Ford Michael McSwain Chevrolet Pontiac Dodge Benny Parsons Jack Smith Terry Labonte Kurt Busch Gordon Earnhardt, Jr Labonte Godon Jarrett Judd Ruth Marlin Stewart Wallace Benson Pirk Harvick

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