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New Monte Carlo

According to Chevrolet officials, NASCAR's approval of the 2000 Monte Carlo Winston Cup (WC) car is just around the corner. NASCAR officials aren't saying which corner, and refuse to set any type of timetable. NASCAR has stated that it's taking all three models to the wind tunnel along with the new Monte Carlo after the Atlanta race, to see what the aerodynamics numbers are. NASCAR's goal is to insure that the design of the new car doesn't have an advantage over their existing racers. This news has the Chevrolet officials squirming in anticipation for the final approval of the new race car, but NASCAR insiders say they don't expect to see the new car on the track this year. I'll have more news on this as it breaks.

Texas Tests Positive

No, Texas didn't take an aids test, or anything like that. WC drivers have been testing the newly configured Texas Motor Speedway, and have positive remarks about the new setup. Turn transitions have been lengthened, and turns have been widened, a move that changes the drivers line on the track. Drivers were reported to have tested at speeds faster than the track qualifying record, and said that the track is much more racer friendly, and will allow them to provide a much better race for the fans.

WC Invades Busch

The flap continues over the WC drivers invasion of the Busch Series Circuit. An article in the Winston Cup Scene, "Busch Teams Angry Over 'Moonlighting' Cup Drivers", by Rick Houston states that the Busch teams may be in danger of losing some sponsors. But, some of the sponsors are the culprits, hiring WC drivers to give them more visibility for their products. So, some of the sponsors are responsible for the invasion. In the Sams Town 300 at Las Vegas, 17 WC drivers won $424,510 that averages out to $24,971 per driver. On the Busch side of the fence, 26 Busch drivers won $481,640 that averages out to $18,525 per driver. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see what the Busch team owners are angry about, and the drivers are just as angry about the money and points. Some of the Busch teams that were set up to run a full racing schedule have been sent home because of the invasion, and their sponsors are upset. Maybe the sponsors that got sent home will opt for hiring a more visible driver in the future?
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