Purvis Earns First Win

Sun., March 3, 1996

Compiled From Wire Services

Jeff Purvis of Clarksville, Tenn., passed Joe Nemechek with seven laps left and won the Hardee’s 250, his first victory in 22 career Busch Grand National races.

Purvis’ average speed in his Chevrolet was 98.168 mph. Spokane native Chad Little finished 20th in his Pontiac and earned $8,079.

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