Winston Cup MBNA 500 at Atlanta and Darlington Race Weekend
The schedule lists MBNA America 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway 325 laps 500.5 miles with green at 1 p.m. Sunday and notable stats including Geoff Bodine pole speed 197.478 mph, Dale Earnhardt race record 163.633 mph and nine wins at Atlanta. Also Darlington Raceway hosts DarlingtonRaceway.com 200 at 12:30 p.m. March with Ryan Newman pole, Mark Martin eight Darlington wins, and Bobby Hamilton track record 105.461 mph. Craftsman 150 at Darlington scheduled for 4:30 p.m. March with Bobby Hamilton last year’s winner and Jack Sprague pole speed 162.878 mph.
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Jeff Green
Ryan Newman
Michael Waltrip
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Newman
Mark Martin
Darlington
S.C
Bobby Hamilton
Jack Sprague
Chevrolet
Dodge
NASCAR This Week ranks top 10 drivers for upcoming race
Monte Dutton lists the top 10 NASCAR drivers heading into the weekend with last week’s order shown in parentheses. The piece notes mixed results at Las Vegas, with several Chevy teams underperforming and Dodge taking advantage as new momentum builds for emerging rookies and veterans alike.
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Monte Dutton
Marlin Wins Sam's Town 300 After Vegas Make-Up Call
Sterling Marlin benefited from a NASCAR make-up call at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after a disputed non yellow on the 121st lap. He held off a charging field to win the UAW DaimlerChrysler 400 before 137000 fans as Jeff Burton led early and Michael Waltrip finished second with rookie Johnny Sauter third.
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Tony Stewart
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Pit
Bedlam
Vegas
North
Jeff Burton
Ford
Michael Waltrip
Johnny Sauter
Feud of the Week at NASCAR race
On lap 21 of the UAW DaimlerChrysler 400 Nadeau spun out leader Marlin who shouted who hit me. Marlin’s spotter replied Jerry Nadeau. Marlin later demanded the spotter be removed from the press box as tensions rose during the event.
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Monte
Dutton Eee
Driver Marlin aims for peak form amid strong season
The veteran driver, 44, claims six straight top ten finishes in 2001–02 with five top fives, two runnerups and a win. Team manager Tony Glover praises his progression while Marlin discusses Daytona heartbreak, Rockingham rebound, and a one-race-at-a-time path to the championship with races at Atlanta Bristol Darlington.
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Paula
Steadman
Sutherlin
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Columbia, Tenn
Lee McCall
Daytona Beach
Fla
Daytona
Rockingham
Matt Kenseth
Atlanta
Bristol
Darlington
Lee Petty
N.C
Sterling Marlin Leads NASCAR Points Standings
Sterling Marlin runs up front weekly and holds the points lead while Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits 25th in the standings.
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Sterling Marlin
Dale Earnhardt Jr
How NASCAR Finishing Positions Are Decided
Dear NASCAR This Week explains that finishing position hinges on laps completed when the leader crosses the line. Cars knocked out or towed still on the lead lap determine final ranks by laps run, with more laps finished usually yielding higher points in the championship race.
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Get Into Racing seminar scheduled in Mooresville NC
Ai Mike Calinoff leads a May 24 7 p.m. event at 5 Off On Pit Crew School Mooresville featuring Kenseth’s Winston Car spotter and a site entrepreneur. A panel from Winston Cup Busch Grand National and Craftsman Truck Series will answer questions. Advance $99 door $139. Call 1-877-RACEJOB or visit getintoracing.com.
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Mooresville
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Matt Kenseth
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