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News 97-12-25

Thu, 25 Dec 1997 12:19:18 +0000

NASCARFans E-Mail Newsletter ===== Merry Christmas, everyone. I wasn't going to post today, but I'm up anyway (3:30AM) with a sinus infection and lots of coughing, so I thought, what the heck. Then I see that Jayski has updated his page at 2:30 AM on Christmas morning, so, I'm behind. Not much out there other than what Jay has collected, I'm afraid. Oh, by the way, the ... Keep reading

News # 2 97-12-24

Wed, 24 Dec 1997 12:19:18 +0000

NASCARFans E-Mail Newsletter Merry Christmas Eve! ===== Well, there's a few things to be reported, so here goes before I go to work today: ===== First, Jayski's news gatherings: NEW UPDATE: ESPN2 will be running two NASCAR race re-run marathon's on Christmas Eve/Christmas and New Years Eve/News Years Day. I put the schedule on a separate page, see ESPN Marathon Schedule, and from ... Keep reading

News #2 97-12-23

Tue, 23 Dec 1997 12:19:18 +0000

NASCARFans E-Mail Newsletter First the "Petty's First Race" Controversy...... ===== Matt sent me this regarding Richard Petty's first race: I quote: "The controversy is a matter of semantics. That convertible race that Richard drove in was not a Grand National race so it does not count towards his career Grand National/Winston Cup starts. Occasionally in those days ... Keep reading

News 97-12-22

Mon, 22 Dec 1997 12:19:18 +0000

NASCARFans E-Mail Newsletter OK, apparently there was some confusion over the "MRN/Sears Diehard Fan of the Year" (at least I was confused, anyway). Lynne, whose information I posted here last week, was a finalist in the contest, but not the actual grand prize winner. The grand prize winner was Kim Hunter, of York, PA. I'm sorry for any confusion this may have ... Keep reading

News #2 97-12-19

Fri, 19 Dec 1997 12:19:18 +0000

NASCARFans E-Mail Newsletter ===== Trivia question, courtesy of Thomas: Where did Richard Petty start his first race? (answer at bottom) ===== I received an e-mail from Lynne and Matt you may be interested in. I quote: "Sears DieHard/MRN sponsored a 1997 fan of the year contest and I was one of three first prize winners. As such, we have a website with over 200 original ... Keep reading

News 97-12-19

Fri, 19 Dec 1997 12:19:18 +0000

NASCARFans E-Mail Newsletter Jayski's news gatherings: "New Holland North America, Inc. announced today an agreement with Ricky Craven Motorsports for the 1998 NASCAR/BUSCH GRAND NATIONAL Series. The agreement includes the popular Ron Barfield at the wheel of New Holland's Chevrolet Monte Carlo, which will be designed to carry the number "2". New Holland has signed on for 12 ... Keep reading

News #1 97-12-12

Fri, 12 Dec 1997 12:19:18 +0000

NASCARFans E-Mail Newsletter If you want to get in touch with me (and I welcome all correspondence), please use mailto:Mike@NASCARFans.Com, instead of replying to the posts. Thanks, I appreciate it. ===== As promised: T minus 58 days and counting 'til the Bud Shootout T minus 65 days and counting 'til the Daytona 500 ===== Three months of intense negotiations ended Wednesday with ... Keep reading

Banquet Thoughts - UCAP

Thu, 11 Dec 1997 12:19:18 +0000

YORK, PA - By Ellen Siska Kim Hunter and Vicki Glatfelter weren't the only Yorkers who had a blast attending the 1997 NASCAR Winston Cup banquet. I never would have dreamed that I would be part of the media contingent covering the banquet. After all, I live in York, PA, hardly a "hot spot" for NASCAR news, despite the yearly "Invasion of NASCAR." This isn't ... Keep reading

MRN/Sears Diehard Fan OT Year

Thu, 11 Dec 1997 12:19:18 +0000

YORK, PA - By Ellen Siska When Kim Hunter started following NASCAR racing more than ten years ago, she never dreamed that someday she would be introduced at a pre-race drivers' meeting. Or that she would wave the green flag to start a race. Or attend the black-tie banquet where millions of dollars are awarded to the best in the sport. But in 1997, Kim Hunter has done all of these ... Keep reading

News # 2 97-12-11

Thu, 11 Dec 1997 12:19:18 +0000

NASCARFans E-Mail Newsletter ===== In another NASCAR-related mailing list, I read where someone was complaining about no one giving them the number of days left until Daytona. We aim to please here at NASCARFans, so: 59 days and counting 'til the Bud Shootout 66 days and counting 'til the Daytona 500 I'll try to include this in ALL the posts from now until February, just to drive ... Keep reading

News 97-12-11

Thu, 11 Dec 1997 12:19:18 +0000

NASCARFans E-Mail List Here's Jayski's gatherings: It's official, Cale Yarborough announced his 1998 sponsor for the #98 team on Dec 10th, surprise! It's Thorn Apple Valley(Thorn Apple Valley markets processed meat, poultry, and fresh pork products internationally), signed to a three year deal.(NASCAR Online) == NASCAR Online has the 1998 TV Schedule for all the WC race online ... Keep reading

News 97-12-10

Wed, 10 Dec 1997 12:19:18 +0000

NASCARFans E-Mail Newsletter Really slow news day, even Jayski had trouble digging up anything. Jay says that Cale Yarborough is supposed to announce his new sponsor today. ===== Here's stories from NASCAR Online you might find interesting: Race fans and motorsports-related businesses have the opportunity to purchase individual lap sponsorships for all three events in the ... Keep reading

News #2 97-12-09

Tue, 09 Dec 1997 12:19:18 +0000

NASCARFans E-Mail Newsletter The following great set of stats is from http://www.pilotonline.com, and accompanied another copy of the article from Bob Zeller I posted earlier this morning from http://www.greensboro.com. Bob is a staff writer for both websites/associated newspapers. Thanks to Steve Kurz for the heads up: I quote: Winston Cup '97 by the numbers HELLO ... Keep reading

News 97-12-09

Tue, 09 Dec 1997 12:19:18 +0000

NASCARFans E-Mail List Here's a web site a fan has set up that contains racing radio scanner frequencies: http://home.ptd.net/~fire13/ Jayski also has scanner links (see, Jay, I do actually look at your other web pages occasionally) at: http://www.jayski.com/linknas.html ===== Jayski hears Jeff Fuller is close to signing to drive Terry Labonte's #5 BGN Chevy's full time in ... Keep reading

News 97-12-08

Mon, 08 Dec 1997 12:19:18 +0000

NASCARFans E-Mail List Jayski heard from a few of his web page readers that on ESPN`s "Craftsman Truck Series Rear View Mirror" show Tony Raines' crew chief announced that their Pennzoil Dodge will be a Pennzoil Ford next year because Pennzoil has traditionally been with Pontiac, Chevy, and Gm vehichles so they (Pennzoil) asked the team to change to Ford to mix it up a little. He ... Keep reading

Season Awards

Sat, 06 Dec 1997 12:19:18 +0000

Report from Motorsport News International Thanks to NASCAR Online NASCAR Winston Cup Series Awards NEW YORK (Dec. 5, 1997) True Value Man of the Year Winner: Dale Jarrett, No. 88 Quality Care/Ford Credit Ford Award: $25,000 (Donated to MRO and his local Lutheran church) Quote: "Other than winning the trophy and sitting at that table, this is probably the award that means the ... Keep reading

Top ten summaries

Sat, 06 Dec 1997 12:19:18 +0000

Report from Motorsport News International Thanks to NASCAR Online Top-10 season summaries NEW YORK (Dec. 5, 1997) Each of the top-10 drivers who will take their turns at the podium during the NASCAR Winston Cup Series Awards Banquet earned the right to come to the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City and enjoy themselves. Each of these competitors not only withstood the ... Keep reading

News 97-12-06

Sat, 06 Dec 1997 12:19:18 +0000

NASCARFans E-Mail List Jayski's news collection: While the Winston Cup Banquet was very good and enjoyable, it lacked much news at all about what some teams will do in 1998. Jeff Gordon became NASCAR's first 6 million dollar man in 1998. We heard all about the 50th anniversary of NASCAR, Winston paying out all kinds of money to the drivers and fans with new programs in ... Keep reading

News #2 97-12-05

Fri, 05 Dec 1997 12:19:18 +0000

NASCARFans E-Mail List ===== One of our correspondents, Joe Fink, has put together a web page on the '98 Bud Shootout and the '98 Winston Select. You can find the information at: http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/speedway/4330 ===== At the press release of Ford being named the "Official Truck of NASCAR", the F-150 truck wasn't the only Ford making news. The Taurus, which ... Keep reading

News 97-12-05

Fri, 05 Dec 1997 12:19:18 +0000

NASCARFans E-Mail List First, the Jayski Report....... Steve Park will drive the #1 Pennzoil Chevy owned by Teresa Earnhardt and fellow WC team owner Richard Jackson will switch to the #14 for 1998. Earnhardt likes the idea of running Park in the #1 car with it being his first full year in WC(NASCAR Online and iRace) Roush Racing announced the promotion of Frank Stoddard to crew ... Keep reading