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NASCAR: History of Racing at Darlington
Our experts explain why this track is so special to the history of the sport.
Posted May 5 2008
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NASCAR: Keys to Victory at Darlington
Our experts explain what it takes to win at Darlington and if it will be Jeff Gordon defending his title there.
Posted May 5 2008
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| 2008 Standings | Behind |
|---|---|
| 1. Kyle Busch (18) | - |
| 2. Jeff Burton (31) | -18 |
| 3. Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88) | -104 |
| 4. Clint Bowyer (07) | -123 |
| 5. Kevin Harvick (29) | -145 |
| 6. Denny Hamlin (11) | -146 |
| 7. Jimmie Johnson (48) | -177 |
| 8. Tony Stewart (20) | -198 |
| 9. Greg Biffle (16) | -226 |
| 10. Carl Edwards (99) | -265 |
| 2008 Standings | Behind |
|---|---|
| 1. Clint Bowyer (2) | - |
| 2. Carl Edwards (60) | -9 |
| 3. Kyle Busch (32) | -12 |
| 4. David Ragan (6) | -131 |
| 5. Mike Bliss (1) | -141 |
| 6. David Reutimann (99) | -158 |
| 7. Brad Keselowski (88) | -183 |
| 8. Jason Leffler (38) | -223 |
| 9. Mike Wallace (7) | -268 |
| 10. David Stremme (64) | -388 |
| 2008 Standings | Behind |
|---|---|
| 1. Ron Hornaday Jr. (33) | - |
| 2. Rick Crawford (14) | -61 |
| 3. Todd Bodine (30) | -71 |
| 4. Johnny Benson (23) | -109 |
| 4. Dennis Setzer (18) | -109 |
| 6. Kyle Busch (51) | -130 |
| 7. Matt Crafton (88) | -136 |
| 8. Chad McCumbee (8) | -142 |
| 9. Jack Sprague (2) | -146 |
| 10. Ted Musgrave (59) | -148 |
| Qualifying | Speed | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Greg Biffle (16) | 179.442 |
| 2. | Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88) | 179.357 |
| 3. | Jimmie Johnson (48) | 179.206 |
| 4. | Tony Stewart (20) | 179.076 |
| 5. | Kurt Busch (2) | 178.965 |
| 6. | Kyle Busch (18) | 178.809 |
| 7. | Elliott Sadler (19) | 178.129 |
| 8. | Jeff Gordon (24) | 178.071 |
| 9. | Scott Riggs (66) | 178.064 |
| 10. | Bobby Labonte (43) | 177.775 |
| 1. | Carl Edwards (60) | 0/0 |
| 2. | Clint Bowyer (2) | 0/0 |
| 3. | Tony Stewart (20) | 0/0 |
| 4. | David Stremme (64) | 0/0 |
| 5. | Kyle Busch (32) | 0/0 |
| 6. | Jeff Burton (29) | 0/0 |
| 7. | Mike Bliss (1) | 0/0 |
| 8. | Matt Kenseth (17) | 0/0 |
| 9. | David Ragan (6) | 0/0 |
| 10. | Kelly Bires (47) | 0/0 |
Next Race: Saturday, May 24
| Final | Pts/Bonus | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ron Hornaday Jr. (33) | 195/10 |
| 2. | Jack Sprague (2) | 175/5 |
| 3. | Colin Braun (6) | 165/0 |
| 4. | Johnny Benson (23) | 165/5 |
| 5. | Mike Skinner (5) | 155/0 |
| 6. | Brendan Gaughan (10) | 150/0 |
| 7. | Chad McCumbee (8) | 151/5 |
| 8. | Scott Speed (22) | 142/0 |
| 9. | Rick Crawford (14) | 138/0 |
| 10. | Ted Musgrave (59) | 134/0 |
Next Race: Friday, May 16
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