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The Gaston Gazette in Gastonia, North Carolina

08 Oct 2001

Page 12

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The Gaston Gazette

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Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 2001

Page

12

Marlin Wins at Lowe's as Dodge Breaks 1977 Drought

Sterling Marlin drives a Dodge to victory at Concord, first Dodge win here since 1977, with Tony Stewart close in second on fresh tires. Ward Burton places third in another Dodge while Dale Earnhardt Jr. finishes highest among Chevrolets and Jeff Burton tops Ford. Gordon extends lead in points over Rudd and Stewart, as manufacturer standings show Chevrolet ahead of Ford and Pontiac with Dodge rising after three wins in eight races.

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Crowd reacts as US air raid interrupts NASCAR race

In Concord the U S attack on Afghanistan disrupted NBC coverage of the UAW GM Quality 500, delaying the race for about 20 minutes while a crowd of over 100 000 watched live invasion footage. Elliott Sadler and others crashed mid race as Jeff Gordon led in points pursuit with Ricky Rudd close behind. Dale Earnhardt Jr and Mike Wallace posted solid runs despite tire woes and engine trouble respectively.

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Drivers rally behind U S attack amid Osama bin Laden strike

Tony Stewart, a leading Winston Cup figure, voices strong support for U S action against bin Laden and the Taliban. Drivers react emotionally as news of U S and allied strikes reaches the track, with Sterling Marlin and Dale Jarrett commenting on war and duty. Burton notes his rifleman past and readiness to follow events.

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NASCAR Barred Marlin from Waving Flag After Daytona 500

After the Daytona 500, Sterling Marlin was denied permission to wave an American flag and have a victory-lane photo. NASCAR cited rules and time constraints, leaving the symbolism confined to the front straightaway. Marlin lamented the decision as a missed patriotic moment.

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