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Kenseth looks to build

Sat, 30 Dec 2000 23:45:42 +0000

Kenseth looks to build on rookie momentum By Tim Packman CONCORD, N.C. (Dec. 28, 2000) Matt Kenseth is not a person of many words. He prefers to let his actions on the asphalt speak for him. He used his No. 17 DeWalt Ford race car this year to do most of his talking en route to the Raybestos Rookie-of-the-Year title. While Dale Earnhardt Jr. made news off the track by bleaching ... Keep reading

New looks to teams in the new year

Sat, 30 Dec 2000 23:45:42 +0000

New year brings teams' new looks By Tim Packman CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Dec. 29, 2000) With a new year upon us many resolutions are being made, some to be kept and probably more to be broken. Some NASCAR teams, however, are evolving instead of resolving. Mark Martin's No. 6 Ford team is making the switch from the colors of Valvoline, his former sponsor, to those of Viagra, his new ... Keep reading

Atlanta results, (complete)

Sat, 30 Dec 2000 23:45:42 +0000

Pos  ST  NO  Driver               Mak Lap Pts Bn     Money Status    
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 1.   2  25  Jerry Nadeau        Chv 325 185 10  $180,550 Running   
 2.   8   3  Dale Earnhardt      Chv 325 175  5   $99,750 Running   
 3.  12  22  Ward Burton         Pon 325 170  5   $98,150 Running   
 4.   1  24  Jeff Gordon ... Keep reading

Kenny Irwin Jr. Memorial Fund

Mon, 25 Dec 2000 23:45:42 +0000

[Motorsport.com received this letter from Kenny and Reva Irwin on December 22, 2000 announcing the Kenny Irwin Jr. Memorial Fund. They have requested it be put online to make people aware of the foundation. This worthwhile foundation was created to honor and continue Kenny's generosity to under-priviledged children.] Dear ... Keep reading

Brewer returns as Ultra crew chief

Mon, 25 Dec 2000 23:45:42 +0000

Brewer signs as Ultra's Cup crew chief By Dave Rodman MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 22, 2000) Former NASCAR Winston Cup champion crew chief Tim Brewer will return to that role in 2001 with Ultra Motorsports and driver Mike Wallace, team owner Jim Smith announced Friday. Brewer, 45, who has worked in a research and development position for Ultra for the past two years, has already ... Keep reading

M. Waltrip reunited with Kennedy

Mon, 25 Dec 2000 23:45:42 +0000

Kennedy and Waltrip reunited at Waltrip Racing By Dave Rodman SHERRILLS FORD, N.C. (Dec. 19, 2000) Bobby Kennedy, who as crew chief at Ultra Motorsports in the 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup season achieved results well below his car and driver's potential, has been reunited with driver Michael Waltrip. Kennedy, 38, starts as the crew chief for Michael Waltrip Racing's NASCAR Busch ... Keep reading

Morgan-McClure completes first test with Gordon

Mon, 25 Dec 2000 23:45:42 +0000

Morgan-McClure Motorsports tested the No.4 Kodak MAX Film Chevy at Greenville-Pickens Speedway on Friday, December 15th. The test session marked the first time Robby Gordon, the team's new driver, was behind the wheel of the familiar yellow car. The road crew (with the exception of two) were on hand to familiarize themselves with the California native. They focused on ... Keep reading

Bill Davis Racing Dodge development, part three

Mon, 25 Dec 2000 23:45:42 +0000

HIGH POINT, N.C. -- After the wind-tunnel tests, after the templates and engine specs were approved, after the chassis were ordered to help Bill Davis Racing build Dodge Intrepids for the 2001 NASCAR Winston Cup season, there was this question of parts......a whole stock-room full of parts that worked perfectly on the Pontiacs the BDR teams had raced for six seasons. While the big ... Keep reading

M. Wallace in No 7 for 2001

Tue, 19 Dec 2000 23:45:42 +0000

Wallace in NationsRent Ford for 2001 By Dave Rodman MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 15, 2000) Mike Wallace on Friday received a two-year vote of confidence from team owner Jimmy Smith and sponsor NationsRent when he signed to drive Ultra Motorsports' No. 7 NationsRent Fords in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series in 2001. Smith, who will also field a two-truck factory team for Dodge in ... Keep reading

Square D Racing Team test at Kentucky

Sat, 16 Dec 2000 23:45:42 +0000

CHARLOTTE, N.C., (Dec. 14, 2000) - Square D Chevrolet driver Bobby Hamilton and Andy Petree Racing (APR) will leave the confines of their Flat Rock, N.C.-based race shop to test at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., this Friday and Saturday. It has become a busy winter for Hamilton, who prepares for his second test date with APR in three weeks. The Nashville native hopes to use ... Keep reading

New president race fan

Sat, 16 Dec 2000 23:45:42 +0000

FORT WORTH-DALLAS (Dec. 14, 2000) - The election of President George W. Bush means the television at the White House will likely be tuned to some NASCAR Winston Cup races in the future. President-elect Bush's personal introduction to the sport came when he threw the green flag to start the 1999 NASCAR Winston Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway. Bush also served as the honorary ... Keep reading

Bill Davis Racing Dodge development, part two

Sat, 16 Dec 2000 23:45:42 +0000

HIGH POINT, N.C. -- For a NASCAR Winston Cup operation with two front-line teams, one of the most intimidating sights for a shop foreman is a race-shop devoid of cars. It is a situation with which Marc Fryar -- shop foreman for Bill Davis Racing -- has grown accustomed as the #22 Caterpillar/Polaris and #93 Amoco/Siemens teams prepare to make the switch to Dodge for the 2001 ... Keep reading

Tutor to crew N0 44

Sat, 16 Dec 2000 23:45:42 +0000

Petty Enterprises names No. 44 crew chief By Tim Packman LEVEL CROSS, N.C. (Dec. 13, 2000) Petty Enterprises named Mark Tutor the crew chief for its No. 44 Georgia-Pacific Dodge to be driven by Buckshot Jones in 2001. Tutor was announced as the crew chief for the NASCAR Winston Cup Series team Wednesday. He recently worked for Haas-Carter Motorsports in the same capacity for ... Keep reading

Bobby Labonte up for Titus Award