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	Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn 400

	North Carolina Speedway		Race 34 of 36

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Johnny Benson became the first driver since 1995 to notch his first career win at North Carolina Speedway. Credit: Autostock

Benson captures first Winston Cup win

Johnny Benson, driver of the No. 10 Valvoline Pontiac, had his hands full holding off Mark Martin through the last 12 laps, but captured his first win in 226 Winston Cup starts.

As hard as Martin challenged, he had to settle for second -- he trailed Benson by 0.261 seconds at the line.

Benson won after coming back from two separate rib injuries this year that sidelined him for six races. Benson became the 18th different winner of 2002 and the fifth first-time winner. More

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Martin's car fails post-race inspection | Johnson loses ground in points race | Roush Racing: No team orders at Rockingham | Points battle still not solid after The Rock | Late rally minimizes damage for Stewart | Parker Jr. disappointed after frustrating debut | T. Bodine, Martin quickest in Happy Hour | Parker Jr. goes old school in Cup debut | Wallace on losing streak: 'This is killing me' | Newman strolls to Bud Pole at The Rock


Car	Driver	Speed
12	Ryan Newman	155.835
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Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn 400
Fin.	No.	Driver
1	10	Johnny Benson
2	6	Mark Martin
3	97	Kurt Busch
4	99	Jeff Burton
5	24	Jeff Gordon
6	4	Mike Skinner
7	18	Bobby Labonte
8	17	Matt Kenseth
9	32	Ricky Craven
10	30	Jeff Green
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After: Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn 400
Rank	Driver	Behind
1.	Tony Stewart	Leader
2.	Mark Martin	-87
3.	Jimmie Johnson	-219
4.	Ryan Newman	-225
5.	Kurt Busch	-248
6.	Rusty Wallace	-266
7.	Jeff Gordon	-267
8.	Matt Kenseth	-340
9.	Dale Jarrett	-395
10.	Ricky Rudd	-456
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Headlines

•	Benson captures first Winston Cup win

•	Martin's car fails inspection, faces possible penalty

•	Roush Racing: No team orders at Rockingham

•	Late rally minimizes damage for Stewart

•	Points battle still not solid after The Rock

•	Parker Jr. disappointed after frustrating debut


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