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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 2001
Page
8
Ricky Craven captures his first Martinsville win to become the 16th different winner in 30 races this season. Gordon extends the points lead over Rudd to 334 as Craven joins Michael Waltrip Harvick and Elliott Sadler as first time 2001 winners.
Ricky Rudd’s championship hopes fade after his Ford expires on lap 396 in the Old Dominion 500. Jeff Gordon gains 97 points while Rudd finishes 39th, leaving Gordon poised to chase the title with six races left. Tony Stewart fails with an engine, while Sterling Marlin and Dale Jarrett leap past. Controversy erupts as Robby Hamilton and Kevin Harvick clash and Harvick is penalized a lap after a rough run. Hamilton and Harvick defend their actions amid NASCAR scrutiny.
Ricky Craven captured a dramatic victory in a rain delayed Winston Cup race. He moved to the lead on lap 473 as Kevin Harvick and Bobby Hamilton clashed, defended against Jeff Gordon and Jarrett’s charge, and earned his first Cup win. Craven recalled tough Maine years and family support that kept him going.
Monte Dutton predicts record celebration as Ricky Craven wins in New Hampshire and becomes a beloved figure in New England. He notes the region's partisan pride, Craven's charm and eloquence, and compares growing cheers to past sports milestones. Committees form for a grand welcome, possibly with state aid if weather cooperates.
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