Archive for March 19th, 2008

Power Rankings: Momentum not just about victories

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Jeff Burton claimed a popular victory Sunday at Bristol, but could he catch Kyle Busch in Jorge Mondaca’s weekly Power Rankings?

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Top 35 Rule provides changing landscape

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It took five races, but the Cup starting field will finally begin rewarding this year’s best instead of last season’s, says Rea White.

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Jarrett plans to end career at site of scary wreck

Posted by on March 19th, 2008

A day after Dale Jarrett drove in his final Sprint Cup points race, he was sinking putts left and right Monday on his way to shooting 69 on the golf course.

So it’s perhaps fitting that Jarrett spent Wednesday unveiling his plans for his final track appearance at May’s All-Star race at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. For it was at this track that Jarrett’s storied racing career - and his golf game - were nearly ruined 28 years ago.

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Fist pumps and head scratching after Bristol

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While RCR celebrated after Bristol, Hendrick Motorsports was busy figuring out what’s wrong, says Larry McReynolds.

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Rowdy Racing 3-19-08

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Toyota is shut out again, while Petty Enterprises rejects a swap attempt…for now. Plus, we get the reasons for recent changes at the Hall, and JP heads to Colombia…

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Surprises outweigh ‘tiring’ negatives in early ‘08

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Joe Gibbs Racing didn’t claim victory Sunday, but they are still one of Jeff Hammond’s pleasant surprises of the ‘08 season.

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