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It’s All in the Family for NASCAR’s Pemberton Brothers
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After Three Wacky Incidents, Said Hopes Four Will Be The Charm
www.catchfence.com/press/020608l.html

Racing For The Daytona 500 - Piedmont Distillers Brand to Sponsor Jeremy Mayfield’s Haas CNC Entry; NASCAR Legend to Drive the Pace Car & Lead the Field for the 50th Daytona 500: Junior Johnson’s Midnight Moon will be the primary sponsor on the No. 70 Chevrolet Impala SS driven by Jeremy Mayfield in the 50th running of the Daytona 500. The Piedmont Distillers brand is named for company co-owner and 1960 Daytona 500 champion Junior Johnson, who will drive the pace car and lead the field prior to the start of the Daytona 500. “I’ve done a lot of things in my life, and my history in the moonshine business is no secret,” Johnson said. “We can do things legally that we couldn’t do back in the old days. I own part of a company that makes Moonshine, and our Midnight Moon is sponsoring a car in the 500. I never would have believed this was possible. It’ll be a neat deal to see Jeremy drive the Midnight Moon car in the 50th Daytona 500.” “We are thrilled to partner with Haas CNC Racing for the 50th Daytona 500,” Piedmont Distillers president Joe Michalek said. “This team has demonstrated its ability to succeed on the track by placing both its NASCAR Sprint Cup Series entries in the top 35 of last year’s owner’s points. In addition, Jeremy Mayfield is a proven driver with three top-five finishes among six top 10s at Daytona International Speedway.”
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24 Daytona 500 Champions To Serve As Grand Marshals For Historic 50th Running Of The Daytona 500: The 24 living DAYTONA 500 Champions will serve as Grand Marshals for the historic 50th Running of the Daytona 500, giving the command “Gentlemen, Start Your Engines,” to get the most anticipated even in racing history underway. On Sunday, Feb. 17th, the culmination of DIRECTV Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway will peak when 24 legends get NASCAR’s biggest, richest and most prestigious race started from “The World Center of Racing.” Drivers on hand throughout the momentous weekend who will order the most anticipated words in racing include: Bobby Allison (1978, 1982, 1988); Mario Andretti (1967); Buddy Baker (1980); Geoff Bodine (1986); Ward Burton (2002); Derrike Cope (1990); Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (2004); Bill Elliott (1985, 1987); A.J. Foyt (1972); Jeff Gordon (1997, 1999, 2005); Pete Hamilton (1970); Kevin Harvick (2007); Ernie Irvan (1991); Dale Jarrett (1993, 1996, 2000); Jimmie Johnson (2006); Junior Johnson (1960); Fred Lorenzen (1965); Sterling Marlin (1994, 1995); Marvin Panch (1961); David Pearson (1976); Richard Petty (1964, 1966, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1979, 1981); Darrell Waltrip (1989); Michael Waltrip (2001, 2003); Cale Yarborough (1968, 1977, 1983, 1984). “It’s only fitting that these Champions take part in the most exciting prelude to the most anticipated event in racing history,” said Speedway President Robin Braig. “We’re honored to have these living legends on site to help celebrate this momentous occasion.” To purchase tickets to 2008 DIRECTV Speedweeks at Daytona events visit www.racetickets.com or call 1-800-PITSHOP.
- Daytona International Speedway, Press Release
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NASCAR needs to allow drivers to show the passion of the sport
ThatsRacin.com - USA
In the last twenty years or so, NASCAR has tried to dumb down the passion of the drivers, not allowing them to show emotion, making them seem more like PC …
blogs.thatsracin.com/kathyspitstop/2008/02/nascar-needs-to.html

Several drivers need breakout runs this season
FOXSports.com - USA
They are facing a make-or-break season, either with their current team or perhaps with their NASCAR Sprint Cup careers in general. …
msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/7728428/Several-drivers-need-breakout-runs-this-season

If Cup drivers cross the line, they’re still going to pay the …
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By Terry Blount AP Photo/Ric Feld NASCAR says it plans to let the boys be boys this season. Get a little crazy. It’s OK. The fans want NASCAR to pull back …
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Miller Challenges Bud Again
The Palms Casino Resort unveiled today a new head-to-head betting line that establishes the #2 Miller Lite NASCAR Sprint Cup team as a clear favorite over the rival Bud car for the 2008 season. Wasting no time in underscoring its confidence in Kurt Busch and the entire Miller Lite Racing team, Miller Brewing Company announced immediately that it is wagering $25,000 on the Blue Deuce to again finish ahead of the Bud car this year, with the winnings pegged for the Kurt Busch Foundation. The Palms’ official line has the Miller Lite car favored to finish 8½ spots ahead of the Bud car in the final NASCAR Sprint Cup season standings. Additionally, Miller is wagering $2,500 on the #2 car to finish ahead of the #9 at the Feb. 17 season-opening race in Daytona Beach. At The Palms Casino Resort, the Blue Deuce is favored to finish 6½ spots ahead of the #9 Bud car in the Daytona race. The Palms will be setting similar lines between the two cars for each race.
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added the #7 Jim Beam DODGE, #41 Black Target Dodge and the #22 CAT Dealers Toyota to the Paint Scheme Gallery.(2-6-2008) www.jayski.com/schemes/paintschemes.htm

Dale Jr. � Shifting Gears Premieres Friday on ESPN2: The new television series Dale Jr. � Shifting Gears, chronicling the move of Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Hendrick Motorsports in the Sprint Cup Series, premieres Friday, Feb. 8, at 7pm on ESPN2. The five-part series provides viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at the personal, corporate and competitive ramifications involved with the five-time. Most Popular Driver award recipient leaving Dale Earnhardt, Inc., the team founded by his late father. Dale Jr. � Shifting Gears is produced by Earnhardt Jr.�s Hammerhead Entertainment, a division of JR Motorsports, in cooperation with Hendrick Motorsports and is presented by the National Guard. Three of the five episodes of Dale Jr. - Shifting Gears air on ESPN2 in the nine days prior to the Daytona 500, including following ESPN2�s live coverage of Nationwide Series qualifying on Friday, Feb. 15, and the Nationwide Series Camping World 300 at Daytona on Saturday, Feb. 16. The final two episodes air on ESPN in prime time the week of the July 27 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, ESPN�s first live Sprint Cup event of the season.(ESPN PR).
Click here to view clips of Dale Jr. � Shifting Gears.(2-7-2008) espnmediazone.com/mediacenter/ShiftingGears/shiftinggears.html

Gilliland lands seven race sponsor:Yates Racing announced that Experian Consumer Direct, the leading provider of online direct-to-consumer credit reports, scores, and monitoring products, will sponsor the #38 entry for seven races at the beginning of the 2008 Sprint Cup Series season. Yates Racing driver, David Gilliland, will pilot the #38 FreeCreditReport.com Ford Fusion which will feature the company�s website, www.FreeCreditReport.com. Gilliland has a history with Experian Consumer Direct as a sponsor, racing 19 times in the FreeCreditReport.com Ford during the 2007 Busch Series season. The season opener for Yates Racing and Gilliland will be the Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway on February 9, 2008. Gilliland qualified for the race after he captured the pole in his very first trip to Daytona for the 2007 Daytona 500. Experian Consumer Direct and the FreeCreditReport.com sponsorship will begin with the 2008 Budweiser Shootout and continue with the first six races of the Sprint Cup Series through the March 30th race at Martinsville Speedway.(Yates Racing PR)(2-7-2008)

7-Eleven Slurpee to Sponsor Boris Said at Daytona: When it comes to qualifying for the Daytona 500, Boris Said hopes the odds will be with him after experiencing an unusual amount of bad luck in his last three Sprint Cup weekends. Said will attempt to start his third Daytona 500, driving a newly-sponsored #60 7-Eleven Slurpee Ford Fusion. But before the green flag drops for NASCAR’s most prestigious race, Said, a part-time racer, will have to exorcise a couple of demons to break his recent qualifying jinx. During the Daytona summer race in July, Said appeared to have the pole locked up for the Pepsi 400. But with only 12 drivers remaining to qualify, a thunderstorm swept through the area, forcing NASCAR officials to cancel qualifying and set the starting field by owner points. Instead of earning the No. 1 starting position, which would have also earned him an invitation to Saturday night’s Budweiser Shootout (Feb. 9), Said packed his belongings and headed home to Southern California. “You talk about being deflated — I was definitely in the dumps — we went from hero to zero in a short time,” recalled Said. �It was like we got pick-pocketed and couldn�t do a thing about it. Not being in the Bud Shootout was the biggest loss.� Unfortunately, it didn’t get any better for Said. At his next Cup event at the Watkins Glen road course in August, Said, one of the foremost road racers in the world, would have easily qualified. But rain arrived at the wrong time again and qualifying was canceled with owner points setting the starting field. Though Said was later offered and accepted to drive the #21 Wood Brothers Ford in the Watkins Glen race, his #60 No Fear team took another heart-wrenching exit from the track. Then at Talladega Superspeedway, he qualified 10th overall. But a 10th place effort on that day was not good enough to make the 43-car show. The first nine qualifiers were also drivers who needed to qualify on time. Under NASCAR rules, only eight teams outside the top 35 in points earn a starting berth. Except for last summer�s debacle at Daytona, Said and crew chief Frank Stoddard have enjoyed success at the famed 2.5-mile tri-oval. Said won the Cup pole in the 2006 summer race and was fourth fastest the summer before. In last year�s Pole Day for the 500, Said posted the fastest time among teams not automatically qualified. He also qualified on Pole Day in his first attempt at the 500 in 2005, claiming the 11th fastest speed overall.(DMF Communications PR)(2-7-2008)

Live Coverage of NASCAR Media Day TODAY on ESPNEWS: ESPNEWS will surround NASCAR Media Day at Daytona International Speedway with a special three-hour live program featuring exclusive interviews with some of NASCAR�s top drivers as well as analysis. The program airs Thursday, Feb. 7, at 12:00noon/et. #48-Jimmie Johnson and #99-Carl Edwards are among the drivers scheduled to be interviewed from Daytona on the program, along with others such as #24-Jeff Gordon, #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr., #20-Tony Stewart, #31-Jeff Burton, #42-Juan Pablo Montoya, #40-Dario Franchitti and more. NASCAR on ESPN pit reporter Mike Massaro and NASCAR Now host Ryan Burr will anchor the program from ESPN�s studios, while 1989 NASCAR Cup champion and ESPN analyst Rusty Wallace and NASCAR Now host Nicole Manske will be in Daytona.(ESPN PR)(2-6-2008)

Mayfield gets a sponsor for the Daytona 500: Junior Johnson’s Midnight Moon will be the primary sponsor on the #70 Chevy driven by Jeremy Mayfield in the 50th running of the Daytona 500. The Piedmont Distillers brand is named for company co-owner and 1960 Daytona 500 champion Junior Johnson, who will drive the pace car and lead the field prior to the start of the Daytona 500. “We are thrilled to partner with Haas CNC Racing for the 50th Daytona 500,” Piedmont Distillers president Joe Michalek said. “This team has demonstrated its ability to succeed on the track by placing both its NASCAR Sprint Cup Series entries in the top 35 of last year’s owner’s points. In addition, Jeremy Mayfield is a proven driver with three top-five finishes among six top 10s at Daytona International Speedway.”
“Being able to hook up with a legend like Junior Johnson and Midnight Moon for the 50th Daytona 500 is an honor,” Mayfield said. “I know Scott (Riggs) and I both admire what Junior has done for this sport, and I hope to give Midnight Moon a great run during Speedweeks.” Junior Johnson’s Midnight Moon has been a tremendous success since its launch in May of 2007. The Carolina Moonshine brand is currently distributed in 12 states and will launch in Florida during Speedweeks. The Piedmont Distillers is the only legal spirits distillery in North Carolina. It produces two moonshines, Junior Johnson’s Midnight Moon and Catdaddy Carolina Moonshine. Both brands are hand-crafted in small batches and then tripled distilled in a copper column still to deliver the smoothest, most premium moonshine available. For more information on Piedmont Distillers, please visit www.piedmontdistillers.com.(3-G Sports PR)(2-7-2008)

NASCAR in 30 Seconds - about Commercials - tonight: As NASCAR drivers prepare to race the high banks of Daytona International Speedway and also to launch their new sponsor commercials, SPEED will air NASCAR in 30 Seconds, a special program celebrating the sport’s most memorable TV ads and looking ahead to the drivers’ new 2008 campaigns. The one-hour special premieres on Feb. 7 at 9pm/et, and will be re-broadcast several times during Speedweeks leading into the Daytona 500. NASCAR in 30 Seconds, hosted by Rutledge Wood, will revisit classic NASCAR TV ads of yesteryear, show previously unseen bloopers and behind-the-scenes footage from ad shoots, and preview several NASCAR and sponsor spots that will air on the Fox telecast of the 2008 Daytona 500 NASCAR in 30 Seconds is produced by NASCAR Media Group. The show culminates with an in-depth behind-the-scenes peak at the making of Tony Stewart’s new commercial for Toyota, which is the presenting sponsor of the program.(SPEED)(2-7-2008)

NHRA for sale - Bruton interested? NASCAR interested? NHRA drivers and crews will spend part of the season wondering who is going to buy the series. HD Partners Acquisition Group was set to purchase the NHRA and its assets for $121 million, but the company’s board voted down the deal last week, citing the uncertain economic climate. No one is sure when or if the series will be sold this season. Bruton Smith, head of Speedway Motorsports Inc. (which owns Texas Motor Speedway), had expressed an interest in buying the series. He is building a drag strip at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C. “We’ll wait, and sometime down the road we’ll probably take a look at it,” Smith said this week. “I see that the sport is growing. We’ll see.”(Dallas Morning News), and also heard NASCAR could be interested in the series and is looking in to it.(2-7-2008)

#41 in black at the Shootout: The #41 Target Dodge driven by Reed Sorenson will feature an all black paint scheme for the Budweiser Shootout. The car will return to its regular scheme for the Daytona 500.(Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates PR), see an image of the car on my #41 Team Schemes page.(2-6-2008) www.jayski.com/schemes/2008/41cup.htm
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Kurt Busch and Pat Tryson set for full-season push at Penske
www.thatsracin.com/242/story/10374.html

Junior Johnson to pace Daytona 500 field
www.thatsracin.com/242/story/10373.html

ARCA entry list at Daytona boasts 74 cars and drivers
www.thatsracin.com/242/story/10372.html

It’s a speed trap
www.thatsracin.com/242/story/10354.html

Earnhardt Jr.’s move to Hendrick hitting high gear
www.thatsracin.com/242/story/10356.html

Groundbreaking held for drag strip
www.thatsracin.com/242/story/10358.html
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It’s the Only One Off the Line and its Only Available Online

Dodge and the Victory Junction Gang Camp have partnered to auction the 43rd 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 on eBay beginning Feb. 12th. The auction timing coincides with Petty Enterprises celebrating 50 years of racing at Daytona International Speedway.

“The original Dodge Challenger was such an awesome car. I’m happy to see Dodge bringing back such a classic. There is only one way to make the release of the new Challenger better,” said Kyle Petty. “That is to paint one similar to The King’s famous No. 43 and auction it off for the Victory Junction Gang Camp. The Petty’s and Dodge have enjoyed a great relationship. It’s an honor to work with them on such a worthwhile program because it will give more kids a chance to go to camp.” Interested bidders are required to register with eBay prior to bidding. Registration information can be found at www.ebay.com/challenger43.

** No. 43 defined as the forty-third production vehicle off the line for direct U.S. retail sale to the dealer network (all build options included).** (www.victoryjunction.org PR)
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Alltel Wireless unveils strategic marketing campaign to support No. 12 Penske Racing Team sponsorship
Multiple activities planned for fans throughout the racing season

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Seeking to give race fans unparalleled access to their favorite sport, Alltel Wireless, America’s largest network, providing coverage across the nation, is taking its primary sponsorship of the No. 12 Penske Racing Team directly to the consumer with a series of activities.

“Alltel Wireless is taking an aggressive, consumer-centric approach to activating its sponsorship of the No.12 Penske Racing Team,” said Samira Zebian, director of sponsorship marketing for Alltel Wireless. “We are directly impacting race fans on an emotional level and giving them what they really want – the chance to be a part of the action. After all, this sport is all about the fans.”

Engaging motorsports enthusiasts like never before, Alltel Wireless is offering one-of-a-kind experiences and lifelong memories for race fans across the country through activities including:

* “My Circle 500” – Launching Feb. 24, this national text-to-win promotion supports Alltel’s exclusive “My Circle” calling feature. The promotion puts race fans in the driver’s seat for a chance to win up to $500,000. Ten sweepstakes finalists will win the opportunity to take their Circle of Friends on an all-expense-paid trip to Charlotte, N.C. on May 23-26 where they will tour the Penske Race Shop, meet the No. 12 Alltel Team and train like the pros before going head-to-head in an ultimate go-kart and pit crew challenge.

* Alltel Racing Podcast Series - Providing an inside look at the No. 12 Alltel Team, the podcast is revved up and returning for a better-than-ever third season on www.alltelracing.com. The podcast debuts Feb. 19 and features Ryan Newman, driver of the No.12 Alltel Dodge, alongside host Brett McMillan. Also, included are celebrity guest interviews, a new voicemail option in the popular interactive mailbag feature and prizes for lucky listeners.

* Alltelracing.com – Alltel is providing motorsports fans across the country with more ways than ever before to be a part of premiere stock car racing through its enhanced racing site. A special “Fan Center” section on the site houses the latest show car schedule and Newman’s Race Market Secrets – tips on how to dodge race day traffic, the inside scoop on special events and appearances and a sneak peek at his favorite restaurants in the area. Race fans can also tag their cell phones with the latest Ryan Newman downloads or sign up to receive exclusive official text alerts and be the first to get race results, qualifying times and breaking news straight to their phone by visiting alltelracing.com or texting RYAN12 to 1-4-1-4-1-4.

* Online Charity Auction – This year, Alltel Wireless is giving fans an opportunity to score racing memorabilia while contributing to a worthy cause. Participants can support the Ryan Newman Foundation through an online auction at www.alltelracing.com. Auction items will include a variety of Ryan Newman memorabilia, such as autographed helmets, No. 12 Alltel Dodge panels and other cool Alltel Racing gear. The mission of the Ryan Newman Foundation is to educate and encourage people to spray/neuter their pets and to adopt dogs and cats from animal shelters; to educate children and adults about the importance of conservation so the beauty of the great outdoors can be appreciated for future generations; and to provide college scholarship funding through the Rich Vogler Scholarship program to students interested in auto racing careers.

* DIRTcar Nationals - Further enhancing Alltel’s commitment to racing and extending its motorsports sponsorship beyond the Cup Series, Alltel Wireless was recently announced as the first ever title sponsor of the 37th Annual DIRTcar Nationals. Alltel Wireless will help launch the 2008 racing season with 12 nights of racing from Feb. 5-16 at Volusia Speedway Park near Daytona Beach, Fla.

* Show Car Tour – Alltel Wireless is giving fans a chance to get up close and personal with authentic replicas of the No. 12 Alltel Dodge as part of the company’s show car program. Four stockcars donning the team’s fresh 2008 paint scheme will make pit stops at Alltel retail stores and authorized agents. To help experience life in the pits, fans can grab an air gun and try their hands at changing tires.

“Our racing sponsorship provides us an avenue through which we can impact consumers and generate awareness for Alltel’s products and services,” said Zebian. “It’s not enough to feature our branding on Ryan’s race car. We must intercept fans through traditional media and live interactions to be sure our message breaks through.”

The new 2008 campaign marks Alltel’s eighth season as a sponsor of Penske Racing and Ryan Newman’s No. 12 Dodge. For more information on Newman and the Alltel Race team, please visit www.alltelracing.com.
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Vickers / ABF Freight Team up with Braun: Braun Racing announced the partnership of Brian Vickers and long time team sponsor, ABF Freight System, for the 2008 Nationwide Series season. In a growing partnership with Braun Racing, ABF has increased their sponsorship from five races in 2007 to up to nine races in 2008. Vickers is currently slated to drive the ABF Camry in nine Nationwide Series races this season beginning with the 2008 season opener at Daytona. Vickers will pilot the #32 entry at Atlanta Speedway, Texas in April, Michigan, California in August, Richmond in September and Kansas. During select 2008 events where Braun Racing’s stable expands to three cars, Vickers and ABF will compete as the #10 entry including at Daytona in February, Lowe’s in May, and Bristol in August.(Braun PR)(2-6-2008)

Willie Allen has signed on to pilot the #95 Dodge for newly formed Sadler Hamilton Racing at the Nationwide Series opener in Daytona on February 16. Allen, the 2007 Craftsman Truck Series Rookie of the Year will open the season for Sadler Hamilton Racing with primary sponsorship provided by USALABS.com. USALABS.com provides nutritional food supplements for a wide range of individuals, catering to athletes, everyday couples with busy lifestyles, and children. Lowery Plumbing will also continue their support of Allen as an associate sponsor for the Daytona event.(Modern Management PR)(2-8-2008)

Morgan Shepard Planning Full Season: Faith Motorsports has plans to enter Morgan Shepherd and his #89 Dodge in all 35 Nationwide Series events in 2008. For the first time since its formation in August 2006, Faith Motorsports now has a stable of cars capable of running each of the tracks on the Nationwide Series. “We are still actively seeking sponsorship for all 35 races, but we are planning at this time to make a run at a full season,” Shepherd said Wednesday as the team was making final preparations on its Camping World 300 entry.(Faith Motorsports PR)(2-6-2008)

Freightliner Sponsoring Truex at Daytona: Freightliner Trucks will be the primary sponsor on Dale Earnhardt Inc.’s #8 Chevy at the upcoming Nationwide series race at Daytona International Speedway. Two-time Nationwide Series champion Martin Truex Jr. will pilot the machine during the Feb. 16 season opener.(DEI PR)(2-6-2008)
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Edwards, Bowyer back for more and they’re in fast company
2008 NATIONWIDE SERIES
NASCAR has been flirting with the idea of raising the minimum age to participate in the Sprint Cup Series to 21, hoping to direct those who wish to get started in NASCAR early to the Truck and Nationwide series.
www.thatsracin.com/242/story/10364.html
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Feb 06 - MOBILE, AL – Alabama Motorsports Park, A Dale Earnhardt Jr. Speedway is pleased to announce a marketing partnership with Corsa Motorsports. a race team campaigning a Ferrari 430 LMGT in the American Le Mans Series. Alabama Motorsports Park (AMP) will have primary or associate positioning on the Corsa Ferrari at each of the team’s 12 races during the season. “Association with Corsa Motorsports and recognition in the American Le Mans Series will bring national attention to Alabama Motorsports Park,” says Tonia Jackson, spokesperson for Alabama Motorsports Park. “American Le Mans Series racing fans are affluent, tech-savvy and influential. AMP will have a variety of consumer options; some will be high-end. As we move forward and market our site’s tracks and properties to the masses, we think the demographic reached through this relationship with visibility in ALMS and with a Ferrari team will be important to our success.” “We anticipate the facility to draw national attention, and this partnership will generate immediate exposure to the project and Greater Mobile even though the completion date is scheduled for 2010,” adds Mike Dow, Gulf Coast Entertainment, L.L.C. president and managing member. Corsa Motorsports is operated by team principal Steve Pruitt. Gunnar Jeannette and Johnny Mowlem will share driving duties during the season, with Ralf Kelleners joining the effort for endurance events. Corsa Motorsports will compete in the GT2 class, which is considered the most competitive in the series.
The American Le Mans Series is celebrating its 10th year of competition and is regarded as the premier form of sports car racing in the world. “This is a great opportunity for our team and we are pleased to bring Alabama Motorsports Park, A Dale Earnhardt Jr. Speedway on board for the 2008 season,” says Pruitt. “Partnerships and marketing are incredibly important in auto racing and Corsa Motorsports will proudly represent the project as it moves forward.” Alabama Motorsports Park officials will utilize the association by hosting at-track awareness events and will distribute information and gifts to fans that visit its display located in the team paddock area during race week. Corsa Motorsports Founded in 2005, Corsa Motorsports is the only professional motorsports team based in Utah. The team operates from a 9,000 square-foot race services and technical facility. Corsa Motorsports owns two Ferrari 430 LMGT cars and will field them in the GT2 class of the American Le Mans Series. Another Corsa Motorsports initiative is to provide technical race car tuning and performance services for custom race cars beginning in the summer of 2008. The team is owned and operated by Utah commercial real estate developer Steve Pruitt. Alabama Motorsports Park, A Dale Earnhardt Jr. Speedway is a property of Gulf Coast Entertainment, L.L.C. The entertainment complex will feature three racing venues which will accommodate many forms of racing on its oval, road course and karting facilities. In addition, the project will include commercial enterprises including residential, hospitality, retail, restaurants and location based entertainment. Located in Mobile County, the complex is expected to be fully operational in 2010. (PR-AMP/PSE-3) (02-06-08)
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McGilton makes first series start at Daytona: The 2008 season will be Phillip McGilton’s first full NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season in the #22 BDR Toyota. This weekend will also mark McGilton’s first Truck Series start at Daytona. McGilton raced at Daytona last year in an ARCA RE/MAX Series car and finished in the ninth position.(Bill Davis Racing PR)(2-7-2008)

Benson to carry familiar paint schemes in 2008: The #23 Toyota, with driver Johnny Benson, will carry different paint schemes throughout the 2008 season, featuring the logos for Toyota Certified Used Vehicles (TCUV) and Exide. The truck will carry the red-and-black colors of TCUV this weekend at Daytona.(Bill Davis Racing PR)(2-7-2008)

Westerman Companies renew with Key Motorsports for 6 races: The Westerman Companies, which made its debut on the Craftsman Truck Series circuit last season with Key Motorsports, has announced a renewal of that partnership for the soon-to-begin 2008 campaign. The Bremen, Ohio-based manufacturer predominantly of storage and transportation containers in the oil, gas and nuclear industries will sponsor the #40 Key Motorsports Chevy for at least six races. The hunter green and white Westerman Companies Chevy will do battle in the NCTS events scheduled for Mansfield, Michigan, Kentucky, Gateway, Martinsville, and Homestead.(Key Motorsports PR)(2-8-2008)

LINE-X sponsoring Lally at Daytona: TRG Motorsports announced that LINE-X Spray-On Truck Bedliners will be the primary sponsor of TRG’s entry in the Chevy Silverado 250 at Daytona. LINE-X is an industry leader in truck bed protection.(TRG PR)(2-6-2008)

RVs.com sponsoring Sprague in 10 races: Kevin Harvick Inc. announced a partnership expansion with Camping World and RVs.com. The expansion will showcase RVs.com as primary sponsor of Jack Sprague’s #2 Chevy, for 10 races in 2008. RVs.com will begin their primary sponsorship of the #2 Chevy with the second race of the season at California Speedway.(Kevin Harvick Inc PR)(2-6-2008)

Germain Racing, 2006 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champions, will enter the ranks of the ARCA RE/MAX Series this weekend when they field the number 65 Toyota Camry in the season opener at Daytona. Justin Marks, who finished 5th in ARCA RE/MAX Series points in 2007, will be behind the wheel of the #65 Camry carrying the bold logo of Voodoo Ride, a new automotive lifestyle and appearance products company co-founded by NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Mike Abner will serve as crew chief after a successful run in 2007 which saw him orchestrate an impressive victory for Ted Musgrave in the NCTS race at Texas Motor Speedway. Associate sponsorship on the number 65 Camry will come from Real Deal Merchandise, Kartel Motorsports, Germain Motor Company, Construct Corps and Crocs.(Germain Racing PR)(2-6-2008)
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Expect to see some of the usual contenders at front of the pack
2008 TRUCK SERIES
Truck series fans and veterans look forward to the pairing of series stalwarts Ron Hornaday and Jack Sprague together at Kevin Harvick Inc. this season.
www.thatsracin.com/242/story/10363.html
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A R C A (Automobile Racing Club of America)
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Courtesy of ARCA
www.arcaracing.com

Rookie, Hometowner Owens Ready to Roll at Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH FL (2-6-08) - When the gates open up at Daytona, so do the stories. From 73-year-old veteran James Hylton to 19-year-old rookie Alli Owens, there is always plenty of fodder to go around.

Owens, a hometowner from Daytona Beach, will be making her career-first ARCA RE/MAX Series attempt at Daytona Int’l Speedway when the 45th running of the ARCA 200 takes shape Saturday afternoon, February 9th. That is to say if she makes the race, which will be no easy chore considering there are already 66 first-class machines on property.

Fortunately for Owens, she’s working with the expertise of Mario Gosselin, who serves as Owens’s car owner and mentor.

www.arcaracing.com/news.cfm?contentid=6132

Competition at Daytona Stout; Tech Inspection Underway
DAYTONA BEACH FL (2-5-08)–From Formula One veterans to former ARCA RE/MAX Series champions, the entry list for the 45th running of the ARCA 200 at Daytona is nothing less than extraordinary.
[Read More] - www.arcaracing.com/news.cfm?contentid=6119
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ARCA entry list at Daytona boasts 74 cars and drivers
www.thatsracin.com/242/story/10372.html
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U S A R (United Speed Alliance Racing)
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Courtesy of USAR
usarprocup.com

Heritage Motorsports Moves Race Team to Mooresville
usarprocup.com/view_article.asp?id=2586

Automotive Specialists Extends Long-Term Relationship with Hooters Pro Cup
usarprocup.com/view_article.asp?id=2587
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C O L U M N S / C O M M E N T A R I E S
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Insider Racing News
insiderracingnews.com/Writers/AM/020708.html
Racer Profile: Jimmy Fennig
by Allen Madding

The Best of NASCAR
by Guest Contributor: Mary Beth Voelker
The new NASCAR season is about to start and the pre-season buzz shows that the naysayers among fans and sportswriters alike haven’t missed a beat. For a lot of them the glass isn’t just half-empty, its bone-dry and Brian France is engaged in a nefarious scheme to blow up the water tower as well.
www.racejournalonline.com/index.cfm?Pagename=column&id=421

In-Progress At Daytona: Media Day On ESPN News Network (Noon - 3PM Eastern Time)
dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2008/02/in-progress-at-daytona-media-day-on.html

“NASCAR In 30 Seconds” Features Rutledge Wood
dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2008/02/nascar-in-30-seconds-features-rutledge.html

ESPN Finally Unveils Dale Jarrett But Misses The Mark
dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2008/02/espn-finally-unveils-dale-jarrett-but.html
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T V * L I S T I N G S
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Courtesy of Race Fan TV
snipurl.com/llya-stockc

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7

12:00m-12:30A espn2 NASCAR Now, HD
3:00A-4:00 SPEED World Series of Off-Road Racing, Round #9, Bark River, MI, Aug 12/07, R
4:00A-5:00 SPEED World Series of Off-Road Racing, Sportsman Series from Bark River, Michigan.
11:00A-12:00 ESPN-CL 2003 Pontiac Excitement NHRA Nationals, Columbus, OH, June 15/03
12:00n-1:00 SPEED Summer Shootout, Legends Car, Bandolero and Thunder Roadster racing, Round #8, Lowes Motor Speedway, Concord, NC, July 24/07, R
12:00n-3:00P ESPN NEWS NASCAR Media Day, Daytona International Speedway, L
1:00P-2:00 SPEED Summer Shootout, Legends Car, Bandolero and Thunder Roadster racing, Round #9, Lowes Motor Speedway, Concord, NC, July 31/07, R
2:00P-3:00 SPEED AMA Monster Energy Supercross Series (Anaheim #2), Angels Stadium, Anaheim, CA, Jan 19/08, HD, R
3:00P-4:00 SPEED AMA Monster Energy Supercross AT&T Park, San Francisco, CA, Jan 26/08, HD, R
5:00P-6:00 SPEED Bud Shootout Scrapbook: Great moments in the history of the Bud Shootout
6:00P-8:00 SPEED NASCAR Media Day, Daytona International Speedway, 2008 season preview with top Cup drivers, HD, N
6:00P-6:30 espn2 NASCAR Now, Ryan Burr, HD, L
8:00P-9:00 SPEED NASCAR Bud Shootout Selection Show, Daytona, FL, HD, L
9:00P-10:00 SPEED NASCAR … In Thirty Seconds: the making of television commercials featuring NASCAR personalities, N
10:00P-11:00 SPEED 2007 SPEED Performance Awards presentation, SPEED Performer of the Year and RACER Magazine Rookie of the Year, HD, N
11:00P-12:00m SPEED Bud Shootout Scrapbook: Great moments in the history of the Bud Shootout, R

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8

12:00m-12:30A espn2 NASCAR Now, HD
12:00m-1:00A SPEED NASCAR Bud Shootout Selection Show, Daytona, FL, Jan 7/08, HD, R
1:00A-2:00 SPEED NASCAR … In Thirty Seconds: the making of television commercials featuring NASCAR personalities, R
2:00A-3:00 SPEED 2007 SPEED Performance Awards presentation, SPEED Performer of the Year and RACER Magazine Rookie of the Year, HD, R
3:00A-5:00 SPEED NASCAR Media Day, Daytona International Speedway, 2008 season preview with top Cup drivers, HD, R
3:00A-4:00 ESPN Classic 1991 Hanes 500, Martinsville, VA, Apr 28/91
9:00A-10:00 ESPN Classic SportsCentury: Dale Earnhardt
11:00A-12:00 ESPN-CL 2003 Sears Craftsman NHRA Nationals, Gateway International Raceway Madison, IL (St. Louis, MO), June 29/03
12:00n-1:00P SPEED AMA Monster Energy Supercross Series (Anaheim #3), Angels Stadium, Anaheim, CA, Feb 32/08, HD, N
1:00P-3:00 SPEED NASCAR Media Day, Daytona International Speedway, 2008 season preview with top Cup drivers, HD, R
3:00P-4:00 SPEED NASCAR Live from Daytona International Speedway, HD, N
4:00P-5:00 SPEED NASCAR Sprint Cup PRACTICE #1, Budweiser Shootout,, Daytona, FL, HD, L
5:00P-6:30 SPEED NASCAR Live from Daytona International Speedway, HD, N
6:00P-6:30 espn2 NASCAR Now, Ryan Burr, HD, L
6:30P-7:30 SPEED NASCAR Sprint Cup PRACTICE #2, Budweiser Shootout, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona, FL, HD, L
7:00P-8:00 espn2 Dale Jr. – Shifting Gears, a behind-the-scenes look at the personal, corporate and competitive ramifications involved with Deal Earnhardt Jr’s move from DEI to Hendrick Motorsports, part 1 of 5
7:30P-8:00 SPEED NASCAR Live from Daytona International Speedway, HD, N
8:00P-9:00 SPEED Trackside at Daytona International Speedway, HD, N
9:00P-9:30 SPEED Tradin’ Paint at Daytona International Speedway, HD, N
9:30P-10:30 SPEED Dave Despain on Assignment: History of stock car racing in Daytona Beach, R
10:30P-11:30 SPEED NASCAR Sprint Cup PRACTICE #1, Budweiser Shootout,, Daytona, FL, HD, R
11:30P-1:00A SPEED NASCAR Live from Daytona International Speedway (a not-so-live repeat of the 6:30P broadcast)

Race Fan TV does not list all the programming offered by SPEED; for complete listings go to their website, www.speedtv.com/schedule/

DISC-HDT = Discovery HD Theatre
ESPN-CL = ESPN Classic, US
HDNet = High Definition Network available on DirecTV (Channel 79) and DISH, etc.
Outdoor = Outdoor Channel (US)
VS = Versus (formerly known as OLN, Outdoor Life Network)

Always CHECK YOUR LOCAL LISTINGS!
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