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December 08, 2004

Bright Lights, Big Changes

NASCAR's Nextel era got off to a festive start in Daytona as a new scoring system put a premium on winning races

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6/13 POCONO 500

POCONO RACEWAY Long Pond, Pa.

With the yellow flag flying, Jimmie Johnson (48) crossed the finish line first. NASCAR would soon change the rules to try to prevent races from ending under caution.

RACE 15

6/20 DHL 400

MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY Brooklyn , Mich.

After winning a series-high nine times in 2003, Ryan Newman (12) found Victory Lane for the first time in this season's 15th race, climbing to ninth place in the standings.

RACE 16

6/27 DODGE/

SAVE MART 350

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