Race Results from Newport Speedway 9-12-08
Story by Paul Meador
There was plenty of great racing, as always, at the fastest asphalt track in East Tennessee. And, it was a big night for Jr. Franks, Darrell Williams, Ricky Brown, Jr., Paul Pressley, Chris McKinney and Opie Barndt.
Barndt return from injuries he suffered nearly a month a go in an accident at the speedway, and much to the crowds delight, won again in Road Rage.
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Newport Speedway Honors Newport Tennessee Police Department
NEWPORT-The racing community came out in support, and the Newport Police Department was grateful.
It was all about honoring the Newport Police Department this past Saturday night at Newport Speedway, and it was Newport Speedway boss Ed Surrett, Speedway manager Ron Crane and the Newport Holiday Inn made it all possible.But, for the Newport Police Department, it was an opportunity to send a message about our children. Read more
NASCAR Report
Race one of the 2008 chase for the cup kicked off this week at Loudon Motor Speedway. Greg Biffle drove the #16 Ford to victory lane for the first time this season; marking the 13th win of his career. He passed Jimmie Johnson #48, who led the most laps of the race (96 of 300), on lap 289 and never looked back. With the win he jumped six slots in the standings to third behind Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards who are tied for first place in the standings. Race two of the chase will be this Sunday (9-21-08) at Dover International Speedway. Here are the standings after the first of ten races.
- Carl Edwards - 5220 points
- Jimmie Johnson - 5220 points
- Greg Biffle - 5190 points
- Dale Earnhardt Jr. - 5170 points
- Jeff Burton - 5170 points
- Denny Hamlin - 5148 points
- Tony Stewart - 5147 points
- Kyle Bush - 5146 points
- Clint Bowyer - 5137 points
- Kevin Harvick - 5134 points
- Jeff Gordon - 5121 points
- Matt Kenseth - 5043 points
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