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The racing 411

NEXTEL CUP

Race: Samsung/Radio Shack 500

Where: Texas Motor Speedway

When: Sunday, 1 p.m., EST

Race distance: 501 miles, 334 laps

Defending champion: Ryan Newman

Race record: Terry Labonte, 144.276 mph, March 28, 1999.

Qualifying record: Bill Elliott, 194.224 mph, April 5, 2002.

Storyline: Matt Kenseth, a Roush Racing driver, leads the
Nextel Cup standings heading into Texas. Jack Roush (right)
is the winningest car owner at Texas, having chalked up
three wins in seven races run at the Texas facility.


BUSCH SERIES

Race: O'Reilly 300

Where: Texas Motor Speedway

When: Saturday, 2 p.m. EST

Defending champ: Joe Nemechek

Race record: Mark Martin, 127.417 mph, March 27, 1999.

Qualifying record: Jeff Green, 193.483 mph, April 5, 2002.

Storyline: Martin Truex Jr., who won Saturday's Sharpie
250, is the first Busch regular to win a race this year.
The previous events were won by Nextel Cup stars Dale
Earnhardt Jr., Jamie McMurray, Kevin Harvick and
Greg Biffle.


CRAFTSMAN TRUCK

Race: Kroger 250

Where: Martinsville Speedway

When: April 17, 1 p.m. EST

Defending champ: Dennis Setzer

Race record (250 laps): Jimmy Hensley, 74.294 mph,
April 17, 1999.

Qualifying record: Mike Bliss, 94.275 mph, April 16, 1999.

Storyline: The series is in the midst of a five-week break
following the March 13 EasyCare Vehicle Service Contracts
200 at Atlanta. Martinsville Speedway is a charter member
of the series, hosting events in each of its nine seasons.