Unknown Cup drivers eye 2002 season as qualifiers reshuffle
The article details drivers including Spencer Bodine Wallace Ryan Newman and Kevin Lepage failing to win this Winston Cup year amid qualification pressures. It notes Spencer’s potential drive for Chip Ganassi, Bodine’s front-row pace, surprising qualifiers like 20-year-old Stuart Kirby and Carl Long, and debuts for Kirby and Jimmie Johnson as Cup races near.
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Chip Ganassi
Spencer
Bodine
Wallace
Ryan Newman
Kevin Lepage
New
Chicagoland Speedway
Lepage
Steve Park
Steve
Stuart Kirby
Bowling Green
Carl Long
Sterling Marlin
Kevin Harvick
Bill Elliott
Ricky Rudd
Jeff Gordon
Rusty Wallace
Dale Jarrett
Richard Childress
Ford
Jimmy Spencer Ford
Todd Bodine Chevrolet
Kenny Wallace
Ryan Newman Ford
Tony Stewart Pontiac
Bobby Labonte Pontiac
Mark Martin Ford
Chevrolet
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet
Jerry Nadeau Pontiac
Johnny Benson
Joe Nemechek Chevrolet
Sterling Martin Dodge
Kevin Harvick Chevrolet
Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet
Dodge
Stacy Compton Ford
Hut Stricklin
Bill Elliott Dodge
Ricky Rudd Ford
Jeff Gordon Chevrolet
Michael Waltrip Chevrolet
Bobby Hamilton Jr. Chevrolet
Stuart Kirby Ford
Riggs sets track qualifying record at Texas for Silverado 350
Scott Riggs topped the field at Texas Motor Speedway with a record lap of 181.953 mph to secure the pole for the NASCAR Truck Silverado 350. Teammate Ted Musgrave joined him on the front row as qualifiers included Ricky Hendrick and Jon Wood among others. season leaders Sprague and Wood sat midpack in a tight order.
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Texas
Scott Riggs
Texas Motor Speedway
Riggs
Ultra Motorsports
Ted Musgrave
ESPN2
Musgrave
Bryan Reffner
Jack Sprague
Ricky Hendrick
Jon Wood
Kyle Busch
No. 3 retirement weighs on NASCAR policy
Richard Childress hopes No. 3 can be unofficially retired after Dale Earnhardt’s death while NASCAR maintains its policy against retiring numbers. He argues keeping the 3 idle preserves history without exhausting numbers. Other moves in NASCAR include Joe Nemechek set for No. 26, Jason Lefler to Chip Ganassi, and Bodine in No. 11 in the Busch Series.
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Concord
Richard Childress
Dale Earnhardt
Nascar
Motorsports
Childress
Travis Carter
Joe Nemechek
Jimmy Spencer
Carter
Carl Haas
Spencer
Chip Ganassi Racing
Jason Leffler
Kevin Lepage
Ultra Motorsports
Mike Wallace
Penske Racing
Todd Bodine
Ron Hornaday
Jarrett cleared to drive after Kansas crash relief plan set
Dale Jarrett, knocked unconscious in a Kansas crash, has a clean bill of health and is set to race this week. Owner Robert Yates has Rick Mast on standby for relief if needed. Burton attributes his tough season to multiple factors beyond tire compounds.
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Kansas
Robert Yates
Rick Mast
Jarrett
Vel Burton
Goodyear
Burton
Wallace drives Pennzoil car as crew cites tire factors
NASCAR Notebook notes Kenny Wallace, filling in for injured Steve Park, has posted finishes of 41st, 21st, 22nd and 17th in the No. 1 Chevrolet. Paul Andrews, crew chief, says the results misstate performance, crediting Kenny for steady progress and promising needed support to win this weekend despite tire debates.
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Steve Park
Kenny Wallace
Chevrolet
Paul Andrews
Kenny
Andrews
Pennzoil
No Major Rules Changes Expected for Talladega Race
Tony Farr said there will be no major rules changes for the October 21 Alabama 500 at Talladega. NASCAR officials may tweak Pontiac and Ford rear spoilers, likely trimming them slightly from 59 inches, but precise amounts had not been confirmed. He noted the changes are not finalized yet.
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Tony Farr
Jerry Nadeau
Talladega
Nascar
Wallace touts Ryan Newman as rising NASCAR talent
Rusty Wallace hails Ryan Newman as amazing and smart, noting his strong quick rise and respect for the sport. Mike Eye acquires Yates Engine and will supply engines to three Petty Enterprises Dodges next year, rebranding as Mike Eye Racing Engines. Petty says the move sharpens focus on race cars and aims to push Petty Enterprises back to the front.
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Rusty Wallace
Ryan Newman
Kansas Speedway
Wallace
Ryan
Mike Eye
Robert Yates Engine Manufacturing
Petty Enterprises
Power in Pride or Pride in Power NASCAR Slogan Debunked
Motorsports writer Monte Dutton discusses a NASCAR season trend from an ironic Lowe’s slogan to race car branding. He notes the shift from press kits to data CDs, observes readers’ indifference to team CD media, and shares amusing experiences loading disks and viewing driver images from CDs including Andretti Nemechek and Buckshot Jones.
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Lowe
Nascar
Hank Snow
Steve Earle
Jerry Jeff Walker
Gruene Hall
M&m
Dover
Dutton
Weekend Racing Schedule at Lowe's Motor Speedway
The bulletin lists Sunday and Saturday gate access, parking at $5, and a detailed timetable for BS and WC activities. It notes gate openings, rookie meetings, qualifying draws, practice sessions, and final practice, with multiple garages, registration times, and spectator gate hours across categories and suites.
Ticket info at Lowe's Motor Speedway this week
Plenty of seats remain for Lowe's Motor Speedway events this week. Call 1-800-455-FANS or visit lowesmotorspeedway.com. Today tickets include Winston Polo Night from Thursday with prices 10 dollars for adults and 1 dollar for children 6-12, free under 6. Parking is 5 dollars. Saturday tickets are listed as reserved.
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Lowe's Motor Speedway
Lowesmotorspeedway.com
UAW-GM Quality 500 Race Day Schedule
The listing details Sunday events for the event with WC registration starting at 5 p.m. and gates opening at 8 a.m. It notes garage access, spectator gates by numbered locations, driver introductions at noon, and the 334 laps 500 mile race.
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