Pontiac Excitement 400 Richmond Winner Debated
Tony Stewart won the Pontiac Excitement 400 after starting dead last due to an engine change, a record-tying theme this year with Marlin and Kenseth also winning from back of pack. The race set caution and lap-under-caution records at Richmond, while standings show Marlin leading Kenseth by 132 points and Stewart by 251.
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Kenseth Recovers To Sixth At Pontiac Excitement 400
In Richmond Kenseth lost three laps due to an exhaust issue on his Ford but fought back to finish sixth after the race was resumed following an overnight impound. Track officials said resealing would not happen before September. A separate incident after the event reported a death from carbon monoxide exposure in satellite parking and seven others hospitalized.
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Cook wins Dodge Ram Tough 200 at Gateway Raceway
Terry Cook, hindered by flu earlier in the week, drove his Ford F-150 from eighth to the lead by lap 91 and secured the Craftsman Truck Series Dodge Ram Tough 200 at Gateway International Raceway. He finished 8.564 seconds ahead of Jason Leffler after the pit cycle.
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NASCAR Notebook recounts Richmond race wrecks and delays
Dale Earnhardt Jr spin ends his day as the frontstretch surface sealer is blamed. Dale Jarrett Bobby Labonte and Jerry Nadeau crash out. Nadeau doubts repairs. Jeff Gordon listed as Ryan Newman owner and Gordon’s 199 rookie clash. Gordon hits pit wall water barrel causing a red flag. Wallace Ricky Rudd clash over blown tire, Benson hospitalized with rib injury in Busch Grand National race.
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NASCAR regular guy Monte Dutton comments on Dirt Week Indiana
Stewart praises Dirt Week Indiana but worries about deteriorating track surfaces and aero push effects on Late Model racing. He notes cars are getting too slick and tires too hard, risking less side by side racing and a loss of fan interest. He warns Bristol could worsen the sport. Monte Dutton.
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Race statistics show Burton win with close margins
Winner's average speed 86.824 mph. Race time 3 hours 27 minutes 19 seconds. Margin of victory 1.484. 14 cautions for 103 laps. 13 lead changes among 10 drivers. Lap leaders include W Burton, D Jarrett, M Waltrip, B Hamilton, J Green, Rudd, Blaney, Spencer, Newman, and Stewart across multiple segments.
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Points standings at The Winston at Lowe's Speedway
The Winston events begin at 7 p.m. on May 18 at Lowe's Motor Speedway, outlining the points standings and race schedule for the night.
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Stewart Wins Richmond Race After Late Charge
Tony Stewart climbs from down periods to win at Richmond International Raceway in his 14th career victory. Crew chief Greg Zipadelli and the pit crew powered a late surge in the final 50 laps as Stewart passed rookie Ryan Newman to claim the $185,653 first prize, marking his third Richmond win and solidifying his reputation as a force at the track.
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