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	New Hampshire 300

	New Hampshire International Speedway		Race 27 of 36

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Ryan Newman leads Johnny Benson into Turn 1. Newman led 143 laps; Benson led 53. Credit: Autostock

Newman makes Loudon his own

Ryan Newman's determination and a convenient rainstorm made him a winner Sunday for the first time in his Winston Cup career.

Newman barely held off Kurt Busch to take the rain-shortened New Hampshire 300.

"This meant so much to me, but not just because I won," Newman said, alluding to the startup crew that has helped him to stardom as a rookie. "It was just awesome for the team. More

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Martin takes point lead with 16th-place finish | Weather woes help ease Loudon track problems | Stewart strong despite off-track distractions | Winston Leader Bonus grows to $230,000 | Forget relief: Skinner's engine gives out | Newman backs up Bud Pole in Happy Hour | Newman overwhelms field to take Bud Pole | Bahre: Track will be in good shape | Conditions a factor again at New Hampshire


Car	Driver	Speed
12	Ryan Newman	132.240
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New Hampshire 300
Fin.	No.	Driver
1	12	Ryan Newman
2	97	Kurt Busch
3	20	Tony Stewart
4	10	Johnny Benson
5	18	Bobby Labonte
6	32	Ricky Craven
7	88	Dale Jarrett
8	15	Michael Waltrip
9	48	Jimmie Johnson
10	17	Matt Kenseth
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After: New Hampshire 300
Rank	Driver	Behind
1.	Mark Martin	Leader
2.	Sterling Marlin	-6
3.	Jimmie Johnson	-40
4.	Tony Stewart	-59
5.	Jeff Gordon	-67
6.	Rusty Wallace	-146
7.	Bill Elliott	-191
8.	Ryan Newman	-192
9.	Matt Kenseth	-220
10.	Ricky Rudd	-227
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Headlines

•	Houston to run NCTS race at South Boston

•	Carter enters Japanese driver in Winston Cup race at Dover

•	Martin takes point lead with 16th-place finish

•	Weather woes help ease Loudon track problems

•	Stewart strong despite off-track distractions

•	Winston leader bonus grows to $230,000


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