This Week’s Races

WINSTON CUP

Atlanta 500

When: Today, qualifying, 12:30 p.m. (FX, 8 p.m., tape); Sunday, race (Channel 11, 9:30 a.m.).

Where: Atlanta Motor Speedway (oval, 1.54 miles, 24-degree banking in turns), Hampton, Ga.

Race distance: 500.5 miles, 325 laps.

2001 winner: Kevin Harvick.

Next race: Carolina Dodge Dealers 400, March 17, Darlington, S.C.

On the net: www.nascar.com.

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CHAMPIONSHIP AUTO RACING TEAMS

Tecate Telmex Grand Prix

When: Today, qualifying, 12:10 p.m. (Speed Channel, 6 p.m., tape); Saturday, qualifying, 11:45 a.m. (Speed Channel, 5 p.m., tape); Sunday, race (Speed Channel, 1 p.m.).

Where: Fundidora Park (permanent road course, 2.1 miles, 12 turns), Monterrey, Mexico.

Race distance: 178.5 miles, 85 laps.

2001 winner: Cristiano da Matta.

Next race: Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 14.

On the net: www.cart.com.