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| | NASCAR.com - Petty, Stewart take final Victory Lap tribute - November 16, 2003 |
 | | The NASCAR Victory Lap tribute made its ninth and final stop this afternoon prior to the Ford 400, as the first ever champion of the NASCAR Winston Cup Series era, Richard Petty, and reigning 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Series champion Tony Stewart paced the field prior to the green flag. |
 | | A fitting close to the Winston era, the ceremony provided fans, new and old, what may be their final opportunity to see "The King" on the track. |
 | | The Victory Lap tribute makes a fitting close, honoring Petty, the first champion; Stewart, the reigning 2002 champion, and Kenseth, who will serve as the last champion of the NASCAR Winston Cup Series era. |
| www.nascar.com /2003/news/headlines/official/11/16/vlap_home (660 words) |
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