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Nascar
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While the drivers compete for individual glory, the major automobile manufacturers — Chevrolet and Ford, mainly — are engaged in a high-stakes battle of their own. Chevrolet, led by Gordon, won the manufacturer’s championship for the 13th time in 16 years.
Ford won the title in 1997, but last season began with teams making the transition from Thunderbirds to the new Taurus.
This season began with Ford teams confident they’ll be highly competitive throughout the season.
An added twist for ‘99: Chevrolet teams should have a new model of the Monte Carlo available at midseason.
NASCAR’s Winston Cup competition is the most visible segment of its operation, but the organization sponsors a dozen other divisions of racing.
A quick overview:
• The Busch Series, Grand National Division uses a lighter version of the Winston Cup cars and has earned a reputation as a training ground for future stars. The 32-race series offers top drivers a $1.5 million points fund this season, a dramatic increase over the $650,000 offered last season. Dale Earnhardt Jr., the sport’s first third-generation champion, returns to defend his series crown.
Remarkably, the fourth generation of racing Pettys plans to run the entire
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