Toyota and Ford would love a NASCAR Championship, but these three Chevy drivers have a different idea about where the trophy will go. (Photo: Jason Smith, Getty Images)
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THAT’S THE POINT After winning five consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Manufacturers’ Championships and 31 overall, Chevrolet is in danger of being dethroned this year. Thanks in large part to Greg Biffle’s back-to-back victories, Ford has cut into Toyota’s lead in the 2008 Manufacturers’ Championship race. Toyota continues to lead, but only by seven points over Ford – 172-165. Chevrolet is third with 159 points, while Dodge is fourth with 120 points.
CONDOLENCES Ron Meade, an original staff member of New Hampshire Motor Speedway and a long-time motorsports publicist, died Saturday in Concord, N.H. after a brief illness. Ron most recently served as the Director of Special Projects at the speedway. He was also very actively involved in the promotion of travel and tourism throughout New Hampshire.
Known as “Uncle Ron” to friends and colleagues, he supported the Lakes Region Association Scholarship fund for high school students continuing their education in travel and tourism. The group established the Ron Meade 'On the Track to Tourism' Annual Scholarship to honor his enormous contributions to the region and the state. Gifts and donations in remembrance of Ron can be sent to: The Lakes Region Hospitality Scholarship Fund, Ron Meade “On the Track to Tourism' Annual Scholarship, PO Box 430, New Hampton, NH 03256.
Tom Jensen is the Senior NASCAR Editor for SPEEDtv.com, the former Executive Editor of NASCAR Scene and a contributing Editor for TruckSeries.com. He is the author of “Cheating: The Bad Things Good NASCAR Nextel Cup Racers Do In Pursuit of SPEED,” and has appeared on television and radio shows to discuss NASCAR racing. Jensen is the President of the National Motorsports Press Association. Jensen is the 1997 National Motorsports Press Association Writer of the Year and has won numerous national and state awards for news reporting, columns and feature writing. The Answer Man is back at SPEEDtv.com. Tom Jensen answers your questions during every race week and looks forward to hearing from you - please e-mail it to
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