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Mon., March 27, 1995
Marlin Emerges From Wreckage
Sterling Marlin, previously a winner in only the Daytona 500, evaded a record rash of wrecks at Darlington Raceway and passed Dale Earnhardt for the lead 12 laps from the …
Sun., March 26, 1995
Little Captures Fourth
Larry Pearson, driving the way his famous father did so often at Darlington International Raceway, ended a seven-year winless streak with a victory in the Mark III Vans 200. Pearson, …
Sat., March 25, 1995
Gordon, Easy As 1-2-3
Those awaiting the return to reality of Jeff Gordon and the Hendrick Chevrolets saw the most amazing feat of all when he took the pole for the TranSouth 400 at …
Sat., March 25, 1995
Little Positioned Second For Today’s Race
Chad Little of Spokane, who opened the Busch series with victories at Daytona and Rockingham, finished second for the pole position at 162.651 mph for the Mark Vans III 200 …
Wed., March 22, 1995
Ntsb Says Allison At Fault
The helicopter crash that killed stock car driver Davey Allison probably was caused by Allison’s mistakes and inexperience in piloting the aircraft, the National Transportation Safety Board concluded. In its …
Tue., March 21, 1995
Sports People
Former NFL quarterback Kenny Stabler was freed from jail in Pensacola, Fla. on a $250 bond after being arrested on a drunken driving charge… . Art Mollner, a …
Mon., March 20, 1995
Little Finishes Second
Driving a careful and conservative race, David Green won the Opryland USA 320 NASCAR Busch Grand National stock car race at Nashville Speedway. Green, driving a Chevrolet, took the lead …
Wed., March 15, 1995
Irvan Gets Back On Track
Ernie Irvan slipped back into his race car for the first time since a horrifying crash left his career and future in doubt. Irvan breezed around Darlington Raceway setting an …
Mon., March 13, 1995
Gordon Charges To Win In Purolator 500 While Monte Carlos Clean Up
Jeff Gordon found the right combination again Sunday, overpowering the field in winning the Purolator 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The precocious 23-year-old checked out early in the 328-lap, 500-mile …
Sun., March 12, 1995
Benson Overtakes Schrader
Johnny Benson Jr. passed Ken Schrader with eight laps remaining, then pulled away to win the Busch Light 300 Busch Grand National stock car race. Spokane native Chad Little, who …
Sat., March 11, 1995
Sports People
American ski champion Tommy Moe sustained an anterior cruciate ligament tear of the right knee and possible additional ligament injury to the left knee when he crashed near the end …
Mon., March 6, 1995
Labonte Edges Earnhardt
Terry Labonte held off Dale Earnhardt over the closing laps to win the Pontiac Excitement 400. Labonte led the final 87 laps and finished about 12 car-lengths ahead of Earnhardt …
Sun., March 5, 1995
Wallace Slams Brakes On Little’s Win Streak
Kenny Wallace continued his Busch Grand National domination at Richmond International Raceway by pulling away over the final 51 laps Saturday to win the Hardee’s Frisco 250. Driving a Ford, …
Mon., Feb. 27, 1995
Gordon All The Way
Jeff Gordon made a runaway of the Goodwrench 500, starting on the pole and speeding to his third Winston Cup victory. The 23-year-old driver added the win at North Carolina …
Sun., Feb. 26, 1995
Little’s Riding High, Makes It 2 In A Row
Chad Little and crew salutes his 2nd straight Busch Grand National win of 1995 on Saturday. Photo by Associated Press
Sun., Feb. 26, 1995
Earnhardt Holds Indy At Bay
Dale Earnhardt says he’s not interested in the Indy 500, but efforts are under way to change his mind. Photo by Associated Press
Sat., Feb. 25, 1995
Green Clips Little For Pole
David Green, last season’s top qualifier in the Busch Grand National series, earned his first pole of the 1995 season with a fast lap of 150.642 mph in the opening …
Fri., Feb. 24, 1995
Nothing Like Finishing On Top Tough Week Ends In Glory For Spokane’s Little
Little
Wed., Feb. 22, 1995
Cheap Seats
Allison
Tue., Feb. 21, 1995
For Dale Earnhardt, Daytona Intimidating 17 Races, 17 Times An Also-Ran
Dale Earnhardt isn’t the kind of guy who usually stirs feelings of empathy. He’s arrogant, confident and aggressive, fully aware of his position as a legend in the world of …
Mon., Feb. 20, 1995
Wallace Can’t Seem To Avoid Those Darned Rookie Drivers
This is not a news item. Rusty Wallace crashed in the Daytona 500. The only newsy part is that he crashed while the field was under caution. “I can’t believe …
Mon., Feb. 20, 1995
Airborne Camera Gives Coverage A Lift
Amid all that rain and all those yellow caution flags that delayed the Daytona 500, a new CBS star was born, and, rest assured, this promising newcomer won’t pull a …
Mon., Feb. 20, 1995
Marlin Lands A Big One Veteran Driver Holds Off Earnhardt’s Late Charge To Repeat His 1994 Triumph In Daytona 500
1. Sterling Martin doubles his pleasure at Daytona. Photo by Associated Press 2. Daytona 500 winner Sterling Marlin earns high fives as he drives alongside Brett Bodine’s crew during a …
Mon., Feb. 20, 1995
Dragging On In Arizona
Larry Dixon, John Force and Darrell Alderman won titles in the NHRA ATSCO Nationals at Firebird International Raceway. Dixon won in top fuel, Force in funny car and Alderman in …
Mon., Feb. 20, 1995
Earnhardt Loses Another Tough One Perennial Winston Cup Driving Champion Has To Settle For Second Place At Daytona
Somewhere in Dale Earnhardt’s life, you might suppose, someone from either ‘way up High (or ‘way down Low) must have offered him a deal. “Dale,” that entity might have said, …
Sun., Feb. 19, 1995
Little Breaks The Ice Spokane Driver Races Into History In Securing First Grand National Triumph
1. A first: Little finishes with the upper hand. Photo by Associated Press 2. Chad Little’s wife, Donna, unfurls a T-shirt in Victory Lane at Daytona Internationa Speedway. Photo by …
Sun., Feb. 19, 1995
Petty, Hulk Hogan Join Forces
Kings in their respective fields, Richard Petty and Hulk Hogan have become a tag team. They held a news conference Saturday to announce Petty’s associate sponsorship agreement on the Grand …
Sun., Feb. 19, 1995
Misfortune 500 Earnhardt Hopes To Overcome His Checkered History At Daytona
A Twin 125 title is nice, but Earnhardt wants more. Photo by Associated Press
Sat., Feb. 18, 1995
Iroc Race Produces Rock ‘N’ Roll Finish For Two Champs
Waltrip
Sat., Feb. 18, 1995
Caudill Wins Florida 200
Larry Caudill finished one lap sliding backward and still managed to win the Florida 200 and collect the $12,000 prize. Sixty miles from the finish, Caudill’s Dodge went into a …