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Daytona Twin 125 results

Sat, 17 Feb 2001 23:45:42 +0000

Race one: Pos No St Driver Mak Lap ---------------------------------------- 1. 4 40 Sterling Marlin Dge 50 2. 26 25 Jerry Nadeau Chv 50 3. 14 3 Dale Earnhardt Che 50 4. 9 96 Andy Houston Frd 50 5. 17 26 Jimmy Spencer Frd 50 6. 3 24 Jeff Gordon Chv 50 7. 24 01 Jason Leffler Dge 50 8 ... Keep reading

Dodge Daytona 500 over-the-wall pit crews

Sat, 17 Feb 2001 23:45:42 +0000

    BILL ELLIOTT
 (No. 9 Dodge Dealers Dodge Intrepid R/T)
    Crew Chief: Mike Ford
    Rear Tire Carrier: Ryan Buscaglio
    Front Tire Carrier: Heath Cherry
    Spotter: Eddie D'Hondt
    Jackman: Mike Ford
    Gasman: Rodney Rhodes
    Gas Catchman: Derek Jones   
    Front Tire Changer: Andy Thurman
    Rear Tire Changer: Jim Pohlman
    Windshield: Barry Swift


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Earnhardt Jr., Budweiser Homestead race report

Mon, 12 Nov 2001 23:45:42 +0000

Bill Elliott Returns to Victory Circle Dale Jr. 15th For Second Week in a Row, Team Rebounds From Early Woes The last time Bill Elliott drove into a Winston Cup victory lane, it was behind the wheel of a Budweiser-sponsored car in September of 1994. Since then, Elliott had started 227 races without a win, but he returned to the winner's circle with flair Sunday at Homestead-Miami ... Keep reading

Gordon goes to Spain for Race of Champions

Wed, 19 Dec 2001 23:45:42 +0000

WELCOME, N.C. -- Fresh off his career-first NASCAR Winston Cup victory at New Hampshire International Speedway, Robby Gordon will take on a new challenge this weekend when he competes in the Race of Champions (ROC) in Gran Canaria, Spain. Similar to this country's True Value International Race of Champions (IROC), which Gordon has competed in twice, the international Race of ... Keep reading

Preston Root - more than a race fan

Thu, 15 Feb 2001 23:45:42 +0000

Preston Root--More Than Just a Race Fan by Rich Romer - special to Motorsport.com DAYTONA BEACH--If you are a race fan, the chances are that you have heard the radio voice of Preston Root. Over the airwaves of Daytona Beach station WNDB, AM 1150, Root has been the voice of the race fans during the Annual Rite of Spring, Daytona Speedweeks, and the events surrounding the July ... Keep reading

Mike Moore, crew chief, profile

Thu, 03 May 2001 23:45:42 +0000

Mike Moore, Car Chief/ Jackman No. 29 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet Monte Carlo With today's technology of the World Wide Web, the Internet has become a key component for those looking to post their resumes or make a career change. At Richard Childress Racing (RCR) an impressive resume is good to have, but dedication and the will to win at any cost takes precedence over any previous ... Keep reading

Watkins Glen Pit Terrace fans to meet drivers

Sat, 11 Aug 2001 23:45:42 +0000

Gordon, Pruett And Blaney Set To Visit Pit Terrace Hospitality Watkins Glen, NY (August 8, 2001) - Watkins Glen International announced today that all pit terrace customers will be treated to an exclusive question and answer session with three NASCAR Winston Cup drivers on August 12, the morning of the Global Crossing @ The Glen. Robby Gordon, driver of the No. 31 Lowe's Chevrolet ... Keep reading

Terry Labonte's crew chief named

Thu, 13 Dec 2001 23:45:42 +0000

Veteran NASCAR mechanic Jim Long has been hired as the crew chief for the Hendrick Motorsports Terry Labonte program. His main task is to turn the team around after this year's dismal season. Long 44, was a crew member of the 1986 Gary Nelson led team that won Hendrick his first major Winston Cup win. In 2001, the two-time Winston Cup champion Terry Labonte was the only Cup driver ... Keep reading

Daytona Twin 125's starting line up

Thu, 15 Feb 2001 23:45:42 +0000

First Twin 125 Pos No Driver Make Time Gap To 1st Speed Gap To 1st ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. 9 Bill Elliott Dge 49.029 183.565 2. 88 Dale Jarrett Dge 49.282 0.253 0.253 182.622 0.943 0.943 3. 24 Jeff Gordon ... Keep reading

NASCAR says "No" to Humpy Bumper

Tue, 29 May 2001 23:45:42 +0000

by Thomas Chemris - Motorsport.com NASCAR officials stated that at this time they have no interest in exploring the use of the Humpy Bumper, a crushable bumper concept introduced on May 16th by Lowes Motor Speedway President Humpy Wheeler. The device, designed to assist the absorption of a high-speed impact is one of several new safety concepts being developed. The focus on ... Keep reading

Leffler to pilot Team ASE Dodge Ram in 2002

Fri, 07 Dec 2001 23:45:42 +0000

MOORESVILLE, NC (December 6, 2001) - Three-time United States Auto Club (USAC) Midget champion and former Winston Cup driver Jason Leffler has been named by Ultra Motorsports to pilot the No. 2 Team ASE/CARQUEST Dodge Ram in their quest for the 2002 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship. The association will be a homecoming for Leffler, reuniting the Long Beach, CA driver with ... Keep reading

Scott Eggleston profile

Thu, 08 Feb 2001 23:45:42 +0000

Entering only his fourth year as a NASCAR Winston Cup crew chief and first year with Dale Earnhardt Inc., 38-year-old Scott Eggleston is quite optimistic about the 2001 season. Do not let his quiet demeanor fool you. A self-proclaimed "common sense" crew chief, Eggleston speaks with the confidence of a seasoned veteran as he prepares for his new responsibilities with the NAPA Racing ... Keep reading

Melling Racing's Brian Perry feature

Thu, 28 Jun 2001 23:45:42 +0000

BRIAN PERRY (Pit crew coach, jackman No. 92 Kodiak Dodge Intrepid R/T with driver Stacy Compton) NOTE: Perry is a 30-year-old native of Madison Heights, Mich. He's been with Melling Racing for a year and works as a shop mechanic during the week. He also works with the pit crew three times a week on pit stops and conditioning and has resorted to some creative methods to find ... Keep reading

Stewart among top drivers still chasing elusive Daytona victory

Tue, 26 Jun 2001 23:45:42 +0000

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., (June 25, 2001) - Tony Stewart captured his first NASCAR Winston Cup Series road course victory on Sunday at Sonoma, Calif. On July 7, Stewart will look to crack another win barrier in the 43rd annual Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway. A win at Daytona is not just one of the most cherished feats in racing, for many, it's the most elusive. The who's who ... Keep reading

Wallace gives 'thumbs up' to Martinsville tunnel (fwd)

Thu, 04 Oct 2001 23:45:42 +0000

MARTINSVILLE, VA. (Oct. 3, 2001) -- It was an opportunity Rusty Wallace welcomed, but one he never imagined he would get. Wallace was on hand at Martinsville Speedway Wednesday afternoon to oversee the grand opening of the track's new pedestrian tunnel. And with a snip of the scissors he and track president Clay Campbell officially opened the underground walkway. "Man, this is ... Keep reading

Accident in pit lane at Homestead

Tue, 13 Nov 2001 23:45:42 +0000

By - N. Schilke - Motorsport.com Homestead Speedway, Fl -- During the second caution on the track, most of the teams entered pit lane. During the stops, a serious accident involving the Robert Yates Racing team took place. Both Ricky Rudd and Ward Burton were in their pit boxes being serviced when Burton attempted to leave his box and reenter the race track. Pit lane was busy and ... Keep reading

Viewership up by 71 percent in SF Bay Area

Thu, 15 Feb 2001 23:45:42 +0000

SONOMA, Calif. (February 13, 2001) - The San Francisco Bay Area market boasted the second largest increase in television ratings for this past Sunday's NASCAR Budweiser Shootout on FOX Sports. Out of the 10 major United States markets, the San Francisco Bay Area ranked second in terms of year-to-year growth. The special NASCAR event featured a 75-lap shootout contested among Winston ... Keep reading

Dave Blaney Atlanta II qualifying notes

Tue, 20 Nov 2001 23:45:42 +0000

Dave Blaney’s career-best third-place qualifying effort at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Friday topped a trio of front-running Bill Davis Racing entries which follow top qualifiers Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Mark Martin to the green flag for the NAPA 500 on Sunday. Blaney had a previous WC career-best start of fourth in the #93 Amoco/Siemens Dodge in four different races, including the ... Keep reading

Michigan Hendrick Motorsports 100th win

Tue, 12 Jun 2001 23:45:42 +0000

Gordon Gives Hendrick Motorsports 100th Winston Cup Victory Bu Thomas Chemris Jeff Gordon's dominant performance at the Kmart 400 at Michigan International Speedway solidified the team's momentum heading towards the seasons midway point. Gordon's victory, allowed him to take the lead in the series points battle, giving him a 26 point margin over 1999 Champion Dale Jarrett. It ... Keep reading

Kevin White of Square D lends a helping hand

Sat, 24 Feb 2001 23:45:42 +0000

CHARLOTTE, N.C., (Feb. 21, 2001) - Kevin White, the tire specialist for the No. 55 Square D Racing pit crew, helped save a woman's life on his way home from the Daytona 500. The crew member stopped his car to help after an automobile accident happened in front of him. "My family and I were on our way home from Daytona pretty upset about Dale's (Earnhardt) death in the 500," said ... Keep reading