Summary
Low-key driver Matt Kenseth might go down in history as the man responsible for the current Nextel Cup Chase for the Championship format. Kenseth, 35, claimed the 2003 Winston Cup despite winning just one race in a points system that favored consistency over wins. Fans and media clamored over the lack of excitement and, consequently, NASCAR changed its championship formula in 2004 to include a 10-race playoff at the end of the season.
Although Kenseth hasn't won a second championship, he isn't a stranger to Victory Lane. The pride of Cambridge, Wis. has 16 career victories and holds one other claim to fame: He's the only driver to ever win a Cup championship for car owner Jack Roush. In 2008, he'l...
Although Kenseth hasn't won a second championship, he isn't a stranger to Victory Lane. The pride of Cambridge, Wis. has 16 career victories and holds one other claim to fame: He's the only driver to ever win a Cup championship for car owner Jack Roush. In 2008, he'l...
Low-key driver Matt Kenseth might go down in history as the man responsible for the current Nextel Cup Chase for the Championship format. Kenseth, 35, claimed the 2003 Winston Cup despite winning just one race in a points system that favored consistency over wins. Fans and media clamored over the lack of excitement and, consequently, NASCAR changed its championship formula in 2004 to include a 10-race playoff at the end of the season.
Although Kenseth hasn't won a second championship, he isn't a stranger to Victory Lane. The pride of Cambridge, Wis. has 16 career victories and holds one other claim to fame: He's the only driver to ever win a Cup championship for car owner Jack Roush. In 2008, he'll drive the No. 17 DeWalt Ford for Roush Fenway Racing.
Although Kenseth hasn't won a second championship, he isn't a stranger to Victory Lane. The pride of Cambridge, Wis. has 16 career victories and holds one other claim to fame: He's the only driver to ever win a Cup championship for car owner Jack Roush. In 2008, he'll drive the No. 17 DeWalt Ford for Roush Fenway Racing.
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Leaders, Schedules
Local Tracks Stafford Motor Speedway Today: CarQuest Auto Parts SK Modified 150, 30-lap Late Model, 20-lap SK Light, 20-lap Limited Late Model and 15-lap DARE Stock, 6 p.m. SK Modified: 1. Ted Christopher, 370; 2. Keith Rocco, 364; 3. Woody Pitkat, 316;...Tags: Formula One, Jeff Gordon, Indianapolis 500, Tony Stewart, Mike O'Sullivan
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Sprint Cup Standings
++++++++++++++++++++ || • Through 19 of 36 races. Top 12 after 26th race (Chevy 400, Sept. 6) advance to the Chase for the Championship: || || No. || Driver || Pts. || Behind || || 1. || Kyle Busch || 2,881 || — || || 2. || Dale Earnhardt...Tags: NASCAR, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, ESPN
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Strike up musical chairs
The biggest domino in NASCAR's free-agency season fell when Tony Stewart decided to bolt from Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of the year. It opened up a seat in the coveted No. 20, a ride loaded with a two-time championship winning team that will stay behind...Tags: NASCAR, Joe Gibbs, Tony Stewart, Radio Industry, Mark Martin
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Schendel takes Rasmussen Group Twin 75's at Iowa Speedway
With Kyle Busch forced out and Matt Kenseth battling for second, Tim Schendel took advantage of his opportunity. Schendel won the Rasmussen Group Twin 75's at the Iowa Speedway, with Jonathan Eilen finishing second and Kenseth, the 2003 Winston Cup...Tags: Athletics, Track and Field
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IN THE PITS: Driver movement should heat up
AP Auto Racing WriterThe biggest domino in NASCAR's free agency season fell when Tony Stewart decided to bolt from Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of the year. It opened up a seat in the coveted No. 20, a ride loaded with a two-time championship winning team that will stay behind...Tags: NASCAR, Joe Gibbs, Tony Stewart, Radio Industry, Mark Martin
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Points Standings
Local tracks Stafford Motor Speedway Today: 40-lap NASCAR Whelen All-American Series SK Modified, 30-lap Late Model, 20-lap SK Light, 20-lap Limited Late Model and 15-lap DARE Stock, 6 p.m. SK Modified: 1. Ted Christopher, 322; 2. Keith Rocco, 318; 3....Tags: Formula One, Jeff Gordon, Mike O'Sullivan, Tony Stewart, Heavy Engineering
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Ky. Busch wins Coke Zero 400 under caution
Associated PressKyle Busch fell a lap down at Talladega and came back to win. So when a steering problem dropped him to the back of the field in last night's Coke Zero 400 at Daytona, he didn't panic. He simply settled in for the long drive back to the front. And...Tags: NASCAR, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Vehicles, Athletics, Track and Field
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NASCAR
Sprint Cup Coke Zero 400 Saturday night At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Fla. (Lap length: 2.5 miles; start position in parentheses) 1. (9) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 190 points, $315,950. 2. (24) Carl Edwards, Ford, 175, $243,625. 3. (19)...Tags: NASCAR, Jeff Gordon, Daytona International Speedway, Terry Labonte, Tony Stewart
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Sports scores, stats and standings
NASCARSprint Cup Coke Zero 400 lineup Tonight At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Fla. (Lap length: 2.5 miles; car number in parentheses) 1. (15) Paul Menard, Chevrolet 2. (8) Mark Martin, Chevrolet 3. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet...Tags: NASCAR, Jeff Gordon, Daytona International Speedway, Terry Labonte, Tony Stewart
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Tony Stewart to leave Gibbs, run own team
The big news Wednesday, of course, centered on Tony Stewart, who now is set to leave Joe Gibbs Racing at season's end to become an owner-driver at Haas CNC Racing. Stewart is scheduled to discuss details of that move Thursday in a news conference at...Tags: NASCAR, Joe Gibbs, Dollar General Corporation, Tony Stewart, Coca-Cola Company
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