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Roush Racing Sends Backup Cars to New Hampshire

Roush Racing Sends Backup Cars to New Hampshire

August 29, 1998
Roush Racing deployed a Busch Series hauler driver Larry Morris from Liberty, NC to Mooresville, NC yesterday afternoon.
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Multiple Drivers Crash in New Hampshire Practice

Multiple Drivers Crash in New Hampshire Practice

August 28, 1998
Jeff Burton, Dale Earnhardt, Ernie Irvan and Ron Fellows all crashed their primary cars during practice for the CMT 300
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Elliott Sadler, Ernie Irvan Crews Clash at Bristol

Elliott Sadler, Ernie Irvan Crews Clash at Bristol

August 24, 1998
Tempers flew on the backstretch during the sixth caution period on lap 249 when rookie driver Elliott Sadler blocked Ernie
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Brett Bodine Treated for Heat Exhaustion at Bristol

Brett Bodine Treated for Heat Exhaustion at Bristol

August 23, 1998
Brett Bodine suffered from heat exhaustion and dehydration after the blower in his car went out early in the race. He was
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Bristol Second Round Qualifying

Bristol Second Round Qualifying

August 22, 1998
2nd round qualifying is over: 14 teams stood on their 1st round times, including all drivers from 26th thru 36th place and
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Teams That Failed to Make the Field in First Round Qualifying and Are 26th

Teams That Failed to Make the Field in First Round Qualifying and Are 26th

August 21, 1998
Teams that failed to make the field in first round qualifying and are 26th or worse but are guaranteed to make the Goody
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Said in for Spencer at the Glen

Said in for Spencer at the Glen

August 7, 1998
UPDATE 2: Jimmy Spencer will not drive at Watkins Glen as he feels he is not 100%. He will probably start the race to get
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NASCAR SpeedPark

NASCAR SpeedPark

July 26, 1998
The first NASCAR SpeedPark will host a grand opening celebration Tuesday at its location off N.C. 17 Bypass in Myrtle Beach
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Brickyard testing speeds

Brickyard testing speeds

July 17, 1998
Thursday Speeds from the Brickyard testing via SpeedNet: 1) Ernie Irvan 176.074mph; 2) Joe Nemechek 175.967; 3)Mark Martin
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Indy testing speeds

Indy testing speeds

July 16, 1998
Got some speeds from Indy from the Indianapolis Star newspaper(but not website): 1) Rusty Wallace 177.504mph; 2) Jeremy
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Testing at Indy:

Testing at Indy:

July 15, 1998
Testing at Indy: Joe Nemechek was the fastest Wednesday with a speed of 176.876mph, Ernie Irvan was 2nd fastest at 176.074mph
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No Fear Challenge

No Fear Challenge

July 15, 1998
Ernie Irvan, Michael Waltrip and Mike Skinner will race in the The No Fear Challenge at the California Speedway on Saturday
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Testing at Indianapolis

Testing at Indianapolis

July 11, 1998
Nearly 40 Cup teams will test July 13-17 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, for the Brickyard 400 on 8-1-98. Among the teams
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Sears Point first round qualifying

Sears Point first round qualifying

June 26, 1998
After 1st round qualifying these seven drivers who didn't make the top 25 are at least guaranteed to make the Save Mart/
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Ernie Irvin throwing out first pitch

Ernie Irvin throwing out first pitch

June 24, 1998
Ernie Irvan will throw out the first pitch at a San Francisco Giants-Oakland A's Major League baseball game in San Francisco