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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 2001
Page
10
All Times Eastern list shows NBC and TNT airings for the Winston Cup at 3 p.m. Sunday, Busch Series at 3 p.m. Saturday, and Craftsman Truck Chevy Silverado 150 at 6:30 p.m. Friday on ESPN2 and related networks.
Multiple NASCAR events set for Avondale Arizona at Phoenix International Raceway. Cc) CM Ree Winston Cup race 312 laps begins 3:30 p.m. Sunday with defending champ Jeff Burton. Also Outback Steakhouse 200 at 3 p.m. Saturday and Chevy Silverado 150 at 6:30 p.m. Friday with notable Jeff Gordon, Burton and Jack Sprague.
Jeff Gordon leads Cup with 4,512 points followed by Ricky Rudd 4,117 and Tony Stewart 4,043. Sterling Marlin 4,040, Dale Jarrett 3,998, D Earnhardt Jr 3,925, Rusty Wallace 3,904, Kevin Harvick 3,806, Bobby Labonte 3,799, Jeff Burton 3,689. In Busch Truck, Kevin Harvick leads with 4,431, Jack Sprague 3,420, Jeff Green 4,228, Joe Ruttman 3,323, Jason Keller 4,221 and others like Scott Riggs 3,312, Greg Biffle 4,032, Travis Kvapil 3,263, Elton Sawyer 3,737, Ted Musgrave 3,362, Tony Raines 3,642, Ricky Hendrick 3,199, Mike McLaughlin 3,600, Dennis Setzer 3,070, Jirmie Johnson 3,565, Terry Cook 3,031, Chad Little 3,523, Rick Crawford 2,970, Kenny Wallace 3,397, Coy Gibbs 2,684.
Monte Dutton ranks the top 10 NASCAR drivers heading into the weekend race with last week’s positions shown in parentheses. The list features Jeff Gordon Tony Stewart D Earnhardt Jr Ricky Rudd Dale Jarrett Sterling Marlin Kevin Harvick Bobby Labonte Jeff Burton Rusty Wallace.
Talladega race winner Earnhardt Jr. fends off Tony Stewart and Jeff Burton on a chaotic final lap as a 17 car crash wipes out contenders. He channels his late father, saying each victory is a step toward matching the Earnhadrts legacy while aiming to be among NASCAR's all timers.
Bodine accuses Kevin Harvick of a late behind push that triggered the first multi car wrecks in the EA Sports 500. He says the move cost him a top five and recalls a prior Daytona Busch Grand National incident. Monte Dutton weighs in praising Harvick’s talent but noting his frequent crashes in this space.
The middle of three racing brothers, Mike Wallace, seeks stability in a No. 12 Mobil 1 Ford at Penske Racing after Roger Penske vacated the No. 42 seat. With 102 starts and no NASCAR national series wins, he reflects on Charlotte’s strong showing yet notes rough racing and tough on-track clashes as he eyes a potential long-term role.
Dear NASCAR This Week readers ask about the Hat Man’s fate in winner circles, the use of universal seatbelts, and potential driver changes. They note Bill Brodrick’s departure from a marketing firm linked to fuel suppliers and inquire about a Dale Earnhardt video of his last win and ESPN tapes.
North Carolina Speedway Rockingham hosts the World Pit Crew Competition on November 2 after the Busch Series race. Seven man crew must empty two 14 gallon cans and swap four tires quickly with penalties for spills and loose lug nuts. Top 25 in owner points qualify for a 76000 dollar purse. Jeff Burton’s No. 99 defending champ stopped in 18.355 seconds last year. Tickets at (910) 582-2861.
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