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Points Update

Gordon took sole possession of first place in the season standings with 2,110 points. Martin is second, 46 points behind Gordon, while Terry Labonte fell to third, 109 points off the pace. Labonte struggled to a 39th-place finish, as he never recovered from an early crash.

Ernie Irvan deal completed

Ernie Irvan confirmed Saturday that he and Robert Yates have indeed agreed to team again next season, ending speculation that they might split.

Felix Sabates may be looking

In the event that Robby Gordon doesn't come back next season as driver for Felix Sabates, then Sterling Marlin is on Sabates' list of possible replacements, according to NASCAR sources.

Kenny Irwin makes a splash and Winston Cup notices

Kenny Irwin the promising young Truck tour star, winner at Texas, is also on several lists of Winston Cup car owners for a 1998 ride.

Geoff Bodines financial troubles come to a head

Geoff Bodine has agreed to sell part of his financially hard-pressed team to an unnamed [party] according to NASCAR sources. Bodine has talked with Julius Erving about such a deal, but it was unclear yesterday if Erving might be involved in Bodine's latest move.

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