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Posted: Wednesday April 05, 2000 10:42 PM
Busch Grand National Music City 320
When: Saturday Last year: Jeff Green won after starting 18th, finishing 2.91 seconds ahead of Casey Atwood. Last race: Mark Martin outlasted a 4 1/2-hour rain delay to win the Albertson's 300. Fast facts: Fords have won five of the seven races this season. ... No driver has won more than once in Nashville. ... No pole winner has won. ... Matt Kenseth leads the points race by 72 over Todd Bodine.
Craftsman Trucks Napa 250
When: Saturday Last year: Jimmy Hensley took the lead for the first time on lap 214 and held on for the victory. Last race: Mike Wallace won the California 250 in Bakersfield for his second victory of the year. Earlier in the day, Wallace's older brother, Rusty, won the Winston Cup race in Bristol, Tenn. Fast facts: In five races at Martinsville, there have been no repeat winners. ... Only Rich Bickle has won from the pole. ... Chevrolet has won three of the five Martinsville races. ... No series winner has won at Martinsville. ... Jack Sprague, Rick Carelli and Hensley are the only drivers to compete in all five races at Martinsville.
NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals
When: Sunday finals Last race: Jerry Toliver raced to his second straight Funny Car victory, winning the Mac Tools Gatornationals on March 19 in Gainesville, Fla. Doug Kalitta won the Top Fuel division, and Warren Johnson got his 80th Pro Stock victory. Fast facts: The track is new and playing host to its first event. The track also features luxury suites above the grandstand covering the quarter-mile - the first such facility in drag racing. ... Tony Schumacher leads the Top Fuel division by 108 points over Gary Scelzi. ... John Force leads the Funny Car division and Warren Johnson leads in Pro Stock.
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