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The first short track race of the 2001 NASCAR Winston Cup Season holds several surprises as drivers at both ends of the field seek their fortune on the concrete high banks of Bristol. But with Jeff Gordon and Dale Jarrett off to such a strong start, does anyone else really stand a chance of finding victory lane?
MUSIC
“Epic Movie Documentary Trailer” – Sergio Productions
youtube.com/watch?v=wtnt-KAzxU8
“Adventurous” – Roman Senyk Music
youtube.com/watch?v=6VJgCBExHqc
THUMBNAIL
NASCAR Research & Archives Center / Getty Images
PHOTOS
Bryan Hallman, BRH Racing Archives
VIDEO SOURCES
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjZQnMo0uMCFtdNcC7LcnpFGmkYVxX6DV&si=e-OMWrSVoteaQeN9
ARTICLES
Davenport, Dawn. “NASCAR a national machine,” Johnson City Press, March 25, 2001.
Diaz, George. “Sadler’s turn: Wood Brothers’ drought ends,” Orlando Sentinel, March 26, 2001.
Fofaria, Rupen. “Martin likes better starting position,” The News & Observer, March 24, 2001.
Fofaria, Rupen. “Lepage in a tough spot,” The News & Observer, March 24, 2001.
Fryer, Jenna. “Pety wants to resuscitate team,” The Leaf-Chronicle, March 23, 2001.
Gregory, Allen. “King of Bristol returns,” Bristol Herald Courier, March 21, 2001.
Gregory, Allen. “NASCARs future unknown, but promises fun,” March 24, 2001.
Hayes, Tim. “The Day Johnny Won,” Bristol Herald Courier, March 22, 2001.
Hayes, Tim. “Fans flock to family night,” Bristol Herald Courier, March 23, 2001.
Heath, Thomas. “NASCAR safety style emphasizes secrecy,” Edmonton Journal, March 20, 2001.
Long, Dustin. “Project examines head trauma data,” The Roanoke Times, March 25, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “A new stock-car racing series could be on the horizon,” Winston-Salem Journal, March 19, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “NASCAR considers making a rules change,” Winston-Salem Journal, March 21, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “What a mess: NASCAR’s leadership vacuum showing,” Winston-Salem Journal, March 21, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “Benson carries load for Pontiac,” Bristol Herald Courier, March 21, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “ESPN, NASCAR can’t agree on televised race highlights,” Winston Salem-Journal, March 23, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “Baffled Bobby: Once invincible, Labonte team aims to return to front,” Winston-Salem Journal, March 25, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “Some teams favor limit on tire,” Winston-Salem Journal, March 25, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “Sadler edges Andretti for dramatic win at Bristol,” Winston-Salem Journal, March 26, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “Some sponsors in favor of changing Talladega rules,” March 26, 2001.
Woodson, Brian. “Star-studded panel to discuss ‘Business of NASCAR,’” Bristol Herald Courier, March 23, 2001.
Yarbrough, Corby. “The Bodyguards,” Bristol Herald Courier, March 21, 2001.
Yarbrough, Corby. “Harvick continues to impress,” The Leaf-Chronicle, March 23, 2001.
UNCREDITED ARTICLES
Associated Press, “Best start ever for Sadler,” The Cincinnati Enquirer, March 11, 2001.
Associated Press. “Physician saw autopsy photos,” Bristol Herald Courier, March 21, 2001.
Associated Press. “K. Wallace secures two sponsors for next Winston race,” The Atlanta Constitution, March 25, 2001.
Associated Press. “Busch victory doesn’t carry over for Kenseth,” The Roanoke Times, March 25, 2001.
Ganett News Service. “NASCAR Notes,” The Leaf-Chronicle, March 23, 2001.
Unknown, “The Top 40 – BMS style,” Bristol Herald Courier, March 22, 2001.
Articles from NASCAR Scene were also consulted in this project.
ONLINE SOURCES
Jayski’s Silly Season Site
Newspapers.com
Wikipedia – 2001 Food City 500
CHAPTERS
0:00 – Intro
3:30 - Tuesday, March 20
5:43 - Wednesday, March 21
12:49 - Thursday, March 22
15:42 - Friday, March 23
25:31 - Saturday, March 24
50:19 - Sunday, March 25
The first short track race of the 2001 NASCAR Winston Cup Season holds several surprises as drivers at both ends of the field seek their fortune on the concrete high banks of Bristol. But with Jeff Gordon and Dale Jarrett off to such a strong start, does anyone else really stand a chance of finding victory lane?
MUSIC
“Epic Movie Documentary Trailer” – Sergio Productions
youtube.com/watch?v=wtnt-KAzxU8
“Adventurous” – Roman Senyk Music
youtube.com/watch?v=6VJgCBExHqc
THUMBNAIL
NASCAR Research & Archives Center / Getty Images
PHOTOS
Bryan Hallman, BRH Racing Archives
VIDEO SOURCES
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjZQnMo0uMCFtdNcC7LcnpFGmkYVxX6DV&si=e-OMWrSVoteaQeN9
ARTICLES
Davenport, Dawn. “NASCAR a national machine,” Johnson City Press, March 25, 2001.
Diaz, George. “Sadler’s turn: Wood Brothers’ drought ends,” Orlando Sentinel, March 26, 2001.
Fofaria, Rupen. “Martin likes better starting position,” The News & Observer, March 24, 2001.
Fofaria, Rupen. “Lepage in a tough spot,” The News & Observer, March 24, 2001.
Fryer, Jenna. “Pety wants to resuscitate team,” The Leaf-Chronicle, March 23, 2001.
Gregory, Allen. “King of Bristol returns,” Bristol Herald Courier, March 21, 2001.
Gregory, Allen. “NASCARs future unknown, but promises fun,” March 24, 2001.
Hayes, Tim. “The Day Johnny Won,” Bristol Herald Courier, March 22, 2001.
Hayes, Tim. “Fans flock to family night,” Bristol Herald Courier, March 23, 2001.
Heath, Thomas. “NASCAR safety style emphasizes secrecy,” Edmonton Journal, March 20, 2001.
Long, Dustin. “Project examines head trauma data,” The Roanoke Times, March 25, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “A new stock-car racing series could be on the horizon,” Winston-Salem Journal, March 19, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “NASCAR considers making a rules change,” Winston-Salem Journal, March 21, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “What a mess: NASCAR’s leadership vacuum showing,” Winston-Salem Journal, March 21, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “Benson carries load for Pontiac,” Bristol Herald Courier, March 21, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “ESPN, NASCAR can’t agree on televised race highlights,” Winston Salem-Journal, March 23, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “Baffled Bobby: Once invincible, Labonte team aims to return to front,” Winston-Salem Journal, March 25, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “Some teams favor limit on tire,” Winston-Salem Journal, March 25, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “Sadler edges Andretti for dramatic win at Bristol,” Winston-Salem Journal, March 26, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “Some sponsors in favor of changing Talladega rules,” March 26, 2001.
Woodson, Brian. “Star-studded panel to discuss ‘Business of NASCAR,’” Bristol Herald Courier, March 23, 2001.
Yarbrough, Corby. “The Bodyguards,” Bristol Herald Courier, March 21, 2001.
Yarbrough, Corby. “Harvick continues to impress,” The Leaf-Chronicle, March 23, 2001.
UNCREDITED ARTICLES
Associated Press, “Best start ever for Sadler,” The Cincinnati Enquirer, March 11, 2001.
Associated Press. “Physician saw autopsy photos,” Bristol Herald Courier, March 21, 2001.
Associated Press. “K. Wallace secures two sponsors for next Winston race,” The Atlanta Constitution, March 25, 2001.
Associated Press. “Busch victory doesn’t carry over for Kenseth,” The Roanoke Times, March 25, 2001.
Ganett News Service. “NASCAR Notes,” The Leaf-Chronicle, March 23, 2001.
Unknown, “The Top 40 – BMS style,” Bristol Herald Courier, March 22, 2001.
Articles from NASCAR Scene were also consulted in this project.
ONLINE SOURCES
Jayski’s Silly Season Site
Newspapers.com
Wikipedia – 2001 Food City 500
CHAPTERS
0:00 – Intro
3:30 - Tuesday, March 20
5:43 - Wednesday, March 21
12:49 - Thursday, March 22
15:42 - Friday, March 23
25:31 - Saturday, March 24
50:19 - Sunday, March 25
