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Oregon's Roger Crockett uses patience to post Pacific Sprint Cup victory
Roger Crockett of Eugene, Oregon returned to the track where he began his young racing career Wednesday night and stole the "crown jewell" of the Hoosier Tires California Sprint Car Civil War Series with a victory in the 6th annual Pacific Sprint Cup Invitational at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico.

The annual Pacific Sprint Cup is the highlight event of the 13-race Civil War sprint car series that travels to four different California tracks between March and October. While the series pays more than $20,000 in championship funds to the top drivers of the season-ending point standings, the Pacific Sprint Cup is the most lucrative event of the campaign as it boasts a purse of $50,000 and awards $3,000 to the winner.

Since it began six years ago, the Pacific Sprint Cup has not had a repeat winner and this year is no exception as Crockett becomes the sixth different driver to win this prestigious event, a race that appeared as if second place would be the outcome for the former series champion until the waning laps.

Furr flies to Watsonville win; Outlaws arrive here today
Brad Furr has gained momentum every time the Pennzoil World of Outlaws Series has raced since the Mopar Parts Knoxville Nationals.

Following five straight single-digit finishes and a late flat tire and crash that kept him from winning the Harvest Classic, Furr dominated Tuesday’s "A" Feature at Watsonville Speedway.

"I’m just really glad to get a win in California for all the fans out here," said Furr, who lives in Pleasanton, CA. "I love the crowds out here. This will give us a little momentum heading to Chico (the 49th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway), but the big thing for me is winning so close to home tonight."

GOLD CUP, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 05, 2002 Big John's Breakfast Bonanza Opens 6-11am Gold Cup Sprint Car Hall of Fame Golf Classic 8am Gold Cup Ticket Office Opens 9am-4pm Media/Press Trailer Opens 9am-1pm / 11-Midnight Hoosier Tires Novelty Booth Opens 9am-11pm Pepsi Refreshment Center Open 11am-11pm Coors Beer Garden Opens Noon-11pm Pit Gate Opens 2pm Front Gate Opens 5pm World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Preliminary Race #1 Gates Open 5 p.m. Qualifying 6:30 Racing 7:30 ALL SEATING IS RESERVED FOR THIS EVENT

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