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BUSCH: Sprague, Hendrick move up to Busch series 2002

Tue, 18 Dec 2001 00:40:49 +0000

Sprague and Hendrick, NetZero and GMAC to join NASCAR Busch Series ranks in 2002 CONCORD, NC (December 14, 2001) - After storming their way through the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2001, Jack Sprague and Ricky Hendrick will advance to the NASCAR Busch Series ranks in 2002. As with the 2001 effort, Sprague will receive primary sponsorship from NetZero, a leading provider of both ... Keep reading

BUSCH: ST Motorsports signs Compton for 2002 season

Thu, 13 Dec 2001 00:40:49 +0000

LOCUST, N.C. - ST Motorsports owner Tad Geschickter announced on Wednesday that Stacy Compton will be in the No. 59 Kingsford/Johnsonville Chevrolet when Busch Series racing resumes at Daytona in February. Compton, 34, spent the last two race seasons driving the No. 92 Winston Cup entry for Melling Racing. His 2001 season included two pole awards, one top-10 and five top-15 ... Keep reading

BUSCH: Lyndon Amick with Carroll Racing for 2002

Fri, 07 Dec 2001 00:40:49 +0000

DENVER, N.C. -- One more chapter of the Silly Season saga has been closed with the announcement that Lyndon Amick is returning to the Busch Series. Lyndon Amick Amick, who had six starts in 2001, will be taking over driving duties for the No. 26 Carroll Racing-owned Chevrolet. The familiar colors and logo of Dr Pepper will return as primary sponsor. The ride was left vacant when ... Keep reading

BUSCH: Bobby Hamilton, Jr to drive for Rensi in 2002

Fri, 07 Dec 2001 00:40:49 +0000

(Mooresville, NC) -- Ed and Sam Rensi, co-owners of Team Rensi Motorsports, announced today that Bobby Hamilton Jr. will take over the driver's seat of the No. 25 Team Marines Racing machine for the 2002 NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division, season. Hamilton, Jr., a Nashville, Tennessee native, began his racing career at the age of 15. With the guidance of his father ... Keep reading

BUSCH: Casey Mears ready to start rookie season at Daytona

Wed, 05 Dec 2001 00:40:49 +0000

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., (Nov. 30, 2001) -- When Casey Mears arrives at Daytona International Speedway for Speedweeks 2002, it won't be for a test. Last year, Mears, the son of off-road racer Roger Mears and nephew of four-time Indianapolis 500 champion Rick Mears, made his first trip to the "World Center of Racing," testing a Ford Riley & Scott Mk III with Dyson Racing in preparation ... Keep reading

BUSCH: Kerry Earnhardt signs with newly formed FitzBradshaw Racing

Sat, 01 Dec 2001 00:40:49 +0000

In New York today, Terry Bradshaw and Armando Fitz announced the formation of a new team in the Busch series -- FitzBradshaw Racing. They also signed Kerry Earnhardt as the driver. Armando Fitz was the sole owner of the No. 11 Chevrolet Channellock team driven by Todd Bodine in 2001. The team finished 29th in the standings. The new team will run a Chevrolet and the car number ... Keep reading

BUSCH: Johnny Sauter gets Childress ride for 2002

Tue, 20 Nov 2001 00:40:49 +0000

HAMPTON, Ga. -- Johnny Sauter will compete in the entire 2002 NASCAR Busch Series schedule in Richard Childress Racing's No. 2 ACDelco Chevrolet Monte Carlo instead of splitting driving chores with 2001 champion Kevin Harvick. The original plan was to bring the 23-year-old Wisconsin native up slowly. He was tapped to compete only in the stand-alone events while Harvick would compete ... Keep reading

BUSCH: Purvis named as Brewco driver for 2002

Wed, 14 Nov 2001 00:40:49 +0000

Central City, KY (November 13, 2001) ... Clarence Brewer Jr., Owner, and Todd Wilkerson, President and General Manager of Brewco Motorsports, Inc. announced today that Jeff Purvis has been signed to drive the #37 Timber Wolf Chevrolets in the NASCAR Busch Series next season. The contract was signed at the Central City, Kentucky headquarters of Brewco Motorsports. Purvis is a veteran ... Keep reading

BUSCH: Official 2001 final standings

Wed, 14 Nov 2001 00:40:49 +0000

 Pos Driver               Points Starts   Wins Top 5 Top 10  Winnings
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  1. Kevin Harvick          4813     33      5    20     24  $919,167
  2. Jeff Green             4689     33      4    16     26 $1,337,64
  3. Jason Keller           4637     33      1    14     22 $1,117,63
  4. Greg Biffle ... Keep reading

BUSCH: Homestead official results

Wed, 14 Nov 2001 00:40:49 +0000

Pos  St  No Driver                 Make     Points Bonus Laps Winnings Status


 1.  20  87 Joe Nemechek           Chv      180      5   200  $74,575 Running
 2.  10  98 Elton Sawyer           Frd      175      5   200  $73,720 Running
 3.   3  60 Greg Biffle *          Frd      165      0   200  $63,425 Running
 4.  22  23 Scott Wimmer *         Pon      165      5   200 ... Keep reading

BUSCH: Tim Sauter Homestead race report

Wed, 14 Nov 2001 00:40:49 +0000

HOMESTEAD, FL (November 10, 2001) - Tim Sauter and the No. 19 AP Performance Racing Chevrolet Monte Carlo were able to overcome an engine-related problem in preparation for the GNC Live Well 300. A second engine mishap, this one in the race, was another story. "We broke a valve or something in the motor," stated Sauter, disappointed with a 40th-place finish after falling out ... Keep reading

BUSCH: Nemechek posts third career win at Homestead