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Daytona Twin 150 race 2 lineup

Wed, 16 Feb 2005 19:09:47 +0000

Pos No Driver Make Time Gap To 1st Speed Gap To 1st --- ---- -------------------- --------- ---------- ------ ------ -------- ------- ------- 1. 48 Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet 47.829 188.170 2. 29 Kevin Harvick Chevrolet 47.894 0.065 0.065 187.915 0.255 0.255 3. 01 Joe Nemechek Chevrolet ... Keep reading

Ron Otto named BAM Racing crew chief

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 04:23:04 +0000

Ron Otto Named BAM Racing Crew Chief Ohio native has rookie experience CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Ron Otto, an experienced leader who has worked with some of the top names in motorsports, has been named crew chief for the #49 BAM Racing Dodge of rookie driver Brent Sherman. Otto was promoted from car chief. "We are very excited that Ron Otto will be leading our race team in 2006 ... Keep reading

Daytona Twin 150 race 1 lineup

Wed, 16 Feb 2005 19:09:46 +0000

Pos No Driver Make Time Gap To 1st Speed Gap To 1st --- ---- -------------------- --------- ---------- ------ ------ -------- ------- ------- 1. 88 Dale Jarrett Ford 47.793 188.312 2. 24 Jeff Gordon Chevrolet 47.833 0.040 0.040 188.155 0.157 0.157 3. 11 Jason Leffler Chevrolet ... Keep reading

Garage Chatter: Pocono 2

Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:29:56 +0000

Waltrip gone sooner than 2006?: Speculation has arisen that Michael Waltrip may vacate his seat in the No. 15 DEI Chevy prior to the end of the 2005 season. Rumors are swirling around the garage that Waltrip has been offered to drive the No. 11 Chevy at Joe Gibbs Racing for the last ten races of the season and next year. Both teams have denied the report. Amongst other silly ... Keep reading

Garage Chatter: Texas

Sun, 17 Apr 2005 05:31:57 +0000

Truex out of DEI in 2006? Rumor is that Martin Truex, Jr. is entertaining other Cup rides for the 2006 season. He is the leading candidate for taking over the No. 25 Chevy currently occupied by Brian Vickers. Truex has also talked to three other high-profile Cup teams. While nothing has been set in stone, it is highly unlikely that Truex will return to Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Racing ... Keep reading

BUSCH: Goodyear Racing Homestead preview

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 00:40:34 +0000

GOODYEAR TIRE NOTES NASCAR Nextel Cup Series -- Race No. 36 -- Ford 400 NASCAR Busch Series -- Race No. 35 -- Ford 300 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series -- Race No. 25 -- Ford 200 Homestead-Miami Speedway (1.5-mile oval) -- Homestead, Fla. Fast Facts for November 18-20, 2005 Tire: Goodyear Eagle Speedway Radials (Nextel Cup and Busch); Goodyear Wrangler Speedway Radials (Craftsman ... Keep reading

2005 "Chase" field is set to go

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 06:43:04 +0000

After 26 grueling races, that proved anything can happen in the NASCAR Nextel Cup series; the field for the 'Chase for the Championship' is finally set. Tony Stewart maintains his reign at the head of the class leading into the first playoff race at Loudon, New Hampshire next weekend. The 10 dri ... Keep reading

Daytona Twins race one results

Sat, 19 Feb 2005 04:47:24 +0000

Pos St No Driver Make Laps Status --- --- --- -------------------- --------- ---- ----------- 1. 18 15 Michael Waltrip Chevrolet 60 Running 2. 21 8 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet 60 Running 3. 8 23 Mike Skinner Dodge 60 Running 4. 16 12 Ryan Newman Dodge 60 Running 5. 5 21 Ricky Rudd ... Keep reading

Dover: Travis Kvapil preview

Fri, 03 Jun 2005 09:50:43 +0000

Mooresville, N.C. (May 31, 2005) - Life on the road for a member of the NASCAR community often means limited resources for the comforts of home or at least good food, unless you are a crew member for Penske Racing South or Penske-Jasper Racing. In 2001, Cindy Lewis, co-hauler driver for the No. 77 Kodak Racing team, began a friendship with Dan and Hope Ring, owners of Trio ... Keep reading

Edwards wins a strange one at Pocono

Tue, 14 Jun 2005 18:20:56 +0000

A late-race caution set-up a green-white-checkered finish, with Carl Edwards leading with Brian Vickers laying wait for the lead. On the final restart with three laps to go, Edwards jumped out to an advantage over the field, but he didn't get the glory of winning the race under green. Carl Edwar ... Keep reading

BUSCH: Rain shuts down Thursday in Darlington

Sun, 08 May 2005 00:40:32 +0000

Inclement weather has canceled all on track action at Darlington Raceway. Canceled activities include both practice sessions for NASCAR's Nextel Cup and Busch Series. Evernham Motorsports Dodge waits in the inspection line after practice was canceled for the NASCAR Nextel Series Dodge Charger 50 ... Keep reading

Busch leads Roush sweep at Richmond

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 00:58:55 +0000

Kurt Busch led a race high 185 laps on his way to his third win of the season. Busch first took the lead on lap 155 but swapped the top spot several times with Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch before grabbing the lead for the final time on lap 323 to earn his 14th career win. Kurt Busch and Matt Ke ... Keep reading

Carl Edwards to run Silver Crown at IRP

Wed, 06 Jul 2005 22:00:28 +0000

CARL EDWARDS SCHEDULED TO RACE SILVER CROWN CAR AT IRP Concord, N.C. (July 2, 2005) -- In addition to racing the No. 60 Charter Ford in the Busch Series race at Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP) and the No. 99 AAA Ford at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 6 and 7, Carl Edwards announced today that he will also pilot the No. 191 Silver Crown* car at the J.D. ByRider 100 ... Keep reading

2006 NASCAR Cup Series tentative schedule

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 18:51:42 +0000

2006 NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES SCHEDULE


Date            Site                                    Special Events
Feb. 11         Daytona International Speedway          Budweiser Shootout*
Feb. 19         Daytona International Speedway
Feb. 26         California Speedway
March 12        Las Vegas Motor Speedway
March 19        Atlanta Motor Speedway
March 26        Bristol ... Keep reading

Las Vegas: Sterling Marlin preview

Mon, 14 Mar 2005 08:08:04 +0000

Multi-Car Accident Delivers Sterling Marlin a 35th Place Finish in Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nev. (March 13, 2005) --- Trouble on the track on lap 85 forced the Coors Light Dodge behind the wall for 45 laps and ultimately a 35th place finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400. The Coors Light Dodge started the sunny Las Vegas day out in the 25th spot and ... Keep reading

Texas II: Ricky Rudd preview

Wed, 02 Nov 2005 23:06:31 +0000

Ricky Rudd - Texas: "There's not a lot of bank, but the speeds are so great and the tires sticks so good that it really plasters you into the right side of the seat. Ricky Rudd, driver of the #21 Motorcraft Genuine Parts Taurus, makes his 786th consecutive NEXTEL Cup start and his 873rd career start at Texas this weekend. This week, the Virginia driver answers questions about ... Keep reading

John Glover received Buddy Shuman award

Thu, 15 Dec 2005 21:47:16 +0000

Champion Spark Plug Motorsports Representative John Glover Receives Prestigious NASCAR Buddy Shuman Award SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 2005--John Glover, who for more than two decades has been the "go-to guy" for NASCAR Cup Series engine tuners seeking the latest spark plug technologies, received the prestigious 2005 NASCAR Buddy Shuman Award during a December 2 ... Keep reading

Chip Ganassi Racing, Home123 end agreement

Tue, 08 Nov 2005 17:47:23 +0000

Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates and Home123 End Sponsorship Relationship CONCORD, N.C. (Nov. 7, 2006) -- Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) announced today that CGRFS and Home123 have mutually chosen to terminate their sponsorship relationship. "We have enjoyed working with Home123," said team owner Chip Ganassi. "This was a good decision for us both and ... Keep reading

Glenn Darrow suspended for substance abuse

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 23:17:39 +0000

CREW CHIEF DARROW SUSPENDED FOR VIOLATING SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 6, 2005) -- The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has suspended crew chief Glenn Darrow indefinitely, for violation of the sanctioning body's substance abuse policy. Darrow, crew chief for the No. 37 Dodge that competes in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, was tested for ... Keep reading

Garage Chatter: Bristol II

Sat, 27 Aug 2005 13:22:16 +0000

Waltrip's position advantageous: Where Michael Waltrip will land next season still seems to be up in the air. While it has been speculated that Waltrip will take over the No. 23 Dodge at Bill Davis Racing, Waltrip is in a fortunate position. With a bevy of sponsors in his pocket Waltrip comes in fully funded and has a choice of where he wants to drive next year and beyond. Among the ... Keep reading