Stock Car Gazette for Wednesday, February 27, 2008
by Mike Irwin ~ February 27th, 2008 @ 6:26 am. Filed under: Stock Car Gazette. 293 readsIs there a “snow, snow, go away” rhyme, (like the similar one for “rain”)?
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Is there a “snow, snow, go away” rhyme (like the similar one for “rain”)? Nevertheless, from the comfort of my desk inside here at the Irwin homeplace, here’s your latest NASCAR news in the Stock Car Gazette.
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Stock Car Gazette for Tuesday, February 26, 2008
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Canada’s next crop of stock car stars in the running for Readers’ Choice Awards
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Track Trash – Califor-ni-a
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NASCAR Hates (Robby) Gordon
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NASCAR says new car boosts competition
A week after challenging two race records at the Daytona 500, the new car being used in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series once again boosted competition at the front of the field — this time at the Auto Club Speedway. The record for lead changes at the Auto Club Speedway toppled Monday, as a total of [...]
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Waltrip: Make California a restrictor plate track
“They will never win against Las Vegas [Motor Speedway],” Waltrip said of the Fontana facility. “So build up the corners, 32 to 33 degrees banking, and make this a restrictor-plate track.” Wow. That’s quite a proposal. It catches you by surprise at first, but once Waltrip had a chance to explain his logic, it’s easy to [...]
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Atlanta Motor Speedway Announces Record Purse for Kobalt Tools 500 Weekend: Nearly $7 Million Up for Grabs - Kobalt Tools 500 Purse Exceeds $5 Million for First Time: NASCAR drivers competing in the March 9 Kobalt Tools 500, the March 8 Nicorette 300 and the March 7 American Commercial Lines 200 Craftsman Truck Series races at Atlanta Motor Speedway will be battling for nearly $7 million in posted prize money. The awards for the events are part of a $6,763,848 purse announced for the three days of racing that comprise the March 7-9 Kobalt Tools 500 race weekend schedule of events. This exciting weekend of racing will kick off Friday night, March 7 with Georgia Power Sprint Cup Qualifying night, immediately followed by the American Commercial Line 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, where the tough trucks of NASCAR will hit the 1.54-mile quad-oval and battle for more than half a million dollars. Racing action will heat up on Saturday, March 8 when the NASCAR Nationwide Series regulars try and beat select Sprint Cup drivers in the Nicorette 300, with $1,151,315 up for grabs. On Sunday, the stars of the Sprint Cup series will take on the high banks of Atlanta Motor Speedway in the Kobalt Tools 500, racing for a record purse of $5,060,012. This is the first time in Atlanta Motor Speedway’s history the purse has exceeded five million dollars. Great seats are available for the Kobalt Tools 500 race weekend, March 7-9. Contact the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office by calling 877-9-AMS-TIX (877-926-7849), 770-946-4211 or visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com for more information. - Atlanta Motor Speedway, Press Release
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Human error blamed for Robby Gordon’s illegal Dodge nose
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Zucker: Speedway Will Be Fixed
Auto Club Speedway President Gillian Zucker said Monday that engineers will arrive this week to determine what can be done to correct drainage problems on the 2-mile track. Water seeping up through seams in the asphalt played havoc with track drying efforts during the Auto Club 500 race weekend, delaying the completion of the Sprint Cup Series race by one day. The seepage, referred to as “weepers,” was also blamed for two accidents during the early laps of the Cup event. “A leaky race track is unacceptable,” Zucker said. “We will have engineers here [Tuesday], and we will fix it.” Auto Club Speedway, which hosts two Cup races annually, is one of 12 tracks owned by International Speedway Corp. Zucker said that when it became evident that water underneath the track was a big part of the problem, the company’s engineers were notified. “It’s something we want to jump on immediately, because it’s has to be fixed,” she said. “This wasn’t a problem with water over the past few days; this was a problem with water over the past month. A significant amount of water has fallen in this part of the country that normally doesn’t.” According to the Web site weather.com, nearly 11 inches of rain has fallen in the Fontana area since Jan. 1, approximately 4 inches above the annual average.
Bob Osborne Crew Chief of Race
Bob Osborne, crew chief of the No. 99 DISH Network/Office Depot Ford Fusion driven by Carl Edwards, was named “Crew Chief of the Race” Monday in Fontana, California for his team’s win in the Auto Club 500. Bob, who is a 2008 WYPALL Wipers crew chief representative, made the WYPALL brand proud Monday leading his team to a dominant win in the rain delayed two-day affair. Osborne will receive a $1,000 check as a result of his leadership and strategic thinking during the race. In addition to the $1,000 check, the winning crew chief will receive signage to announce the win on their pit box the following week.
MIS Hires Bickmeier
Several staff promotions and a new hire will strengthen Michigan International Speedway as the leader in motorsports entertainment, speedway President Roger Curtis says. Dennis Bickmeier, a 19-year veteran in the public relations and communications field has been hired as vice president of Consumer Sales and Marketing. Bickmeier also served as the senior director of Communications for California Speedway, MIS’ sister track, directing the speedway’s public relations, event communications, advertising and promotions efforts.
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California considering reconfiguring to a restrictor-plate track: The Fontana [Auto Club (formerly California) Speedway] facility needs to do something to change its image. Rebuilding the racing surface to make it a new version of Talladega or Daytona would brings loads of attention and far better action on the track. Of course, there are some issues, like money. We’re talking millions of dollars to reconfigure the racetrack. Texas Motor Speedway rebuilt its 1.5-mile oval in 1998 at a cost of $3 million. The cost of this project would double that amount, at least. The price tag to do it might be as high as $10 million. Not cheap, but goodness knows ISC can afford it. And Fontana officials may need to rebuild the turns anyway because of the water seepage issues that caused problems last weekend. But plate racing is NASCAR’s version of torture for many drivers. They hate racing in large packs inches apart with little throttle response from the choked-down engines. However, it is exciting to watch, which is why many fans can’t wait to see every plate event. Tell the people in Southern California they have the modern version of Talladega and you have something to sell. Auto Club Speedway, which hasn’t managed to sell out its two Cup races, needs a dramatic change. There’s nothing more dramatic in NASCAR than restrictor-plate racing.(see full story and quotes by Michael Waltrip at ESPN.com) snipurl.com/20iee
AND Auto Club Speedway President Gillian Zucker said Monday that engineers will arrive this week to determine what can be done to correct drainage problems on the 2-mile track. Water seeping up through seams in the asphalt played havoc with track drying efforts during the Auto Club 500 race weekend, delaying the completion of the Sprint Cup Series race by one day. The seepage, referred to as �weepers,� was also blamed for two accidents during the early laps of the Cup event. �A leaky race track is unacceptable,� Zucker said. �We will have engineers here [Tuesday], and we will fix it.�(SceneDaily.com (snipurl.com/20ief), plus a report refuting the restrictor plate news at FoxSports (snipurl.com/20ieg))(2-27-2008)
Pop Tarts featured on #5 at Vegas: This weekend, Pop-Tarts, Kellogg’s most popular morning food product, will adorn the hood of the #5 Chevy of Casey Mears for the first time. The Pop-Tarts brand, created in the early 1960s,�is more than 40 years old, putting the product in the same age bracket as just six members of the #5 team, which averages a very young 34 years old.(Hendrick Motorsports PR)(2-27-2008)
Special scheme on the #43 at Vegas: This weekend at Las Vegas Bobby Labonte is running a special Cheerios “Circle of Helping Hearts” paint scheme on the #43 Petty Racing Dodge. More info about at cheerioshelpinghearts.com.(Petty Racing PR)(2-27-2008)
USG scheme returns to the #17: MattKenseth will run the USG Sheetrock paint scheme on the #17 Ford at Las Vegas on Sunday for the first of three times this season. The other two USG Sheetrock races in 2008 are Chicago in July and Atlanta in October.(Roush Fenway Racing PR), see the scheme on my #17 Team Schemes page.(2-27-2008 www.jayski.com/schemes/2008/17cup.htm
Toyota Doing Better in 2008: With #18-Kyle Busch and #20-Tony Stewart leading the way, Toyota is putting its 2007 struggles in the past. Toyotas have now led 155 laps in the first two Sprint Cup races this year, with 17 at Fontana and 138 at Daytona. They led 166 laps in 16 CoT races all of last year.(Press Enterprise)(2-27-2008)
Thousands of Fans “Stand Up for Robby” with Jim Beam: Jim Beam Bourbon announced the brand will continue the “Stand Up for Robby” initiative, begun this past weekend at Auto Club Speedway of Southern California. Originally intended to be a one-weekend show of support for Gordon and the team, overwhelming fan reaction has encouraged Jim Beam to continue the campaign enabling fans to offer their opinions and sign a petition requesting NASCAR reduce or overturn recent penalties imposed against the #7 Jim Beam Dodge race team. “Standing up for what is right is more than a philosophy for Jim Beam, it is a mantra we live by,” said Sam Seiller, Senior Director, Whiskies Group, Beam Global Spirits & Wine. “Getting behind our driver is the right thing to do in this situation. We are pleased to see so many fans on the same page and voicing their support for a guy who showed grit, determination and character in driving to an 8th-place finish in the Daytona 500.” Gordon and the #7 Dodge race team last week filed an appeal to NASCAR officials in response to a 100-point penalty and six-race suspension and $100,000 fine for crew chief Frank Kerr announced by NASCAR. Fans attending last weekend’s NASCAR events in Fontana, Calif. and throughout the country were encouraged via a grassroots and online public relations effort to join the “Stand up for Robby” cause. To date, more than 8,500 fans have visited www.jimbeam.com and signed a petition to be distributed to NASCAR in advance of the appeal hearing. Upon the team’s notification of the appeal hearing date, Jim Beam will announce the timing of submission of the petition to NASCAR officials. In addition to circulating the petition and distributing the letter to NASCAR, Jim Beam printed and distributed “Rally for Robby” t-shirts to fans in attendance during the NASCAR race weekend at Auto Club Speedway of Southern California. Throughout the race weekend, fans wearing the shirts showed their support for the #7 Jim Beam team. Gordon expressed appreciation for the encouragement provided by Jim Beam and fans throughout the country, and said his team’s focus is on competing well on the track and awaiting a fair hearing at the appeal. “It’s great to know we have a sponsor like Jim Beam that has our back,” said Gordon. “Jim Beam has stuck by our race team for four years and believes we made an honest mistake. I’m also happy to see fans jumping onboard to support our team.” At track and online activities will continue this week as the Sprint Cup Series visits Las Vegas. Fans attending the events can buy “Rally for Robby” shirts at the Robby Gordon Motorsports merchandise hauler. Fans elsewhere looking to show their support can purchase the t-shirts and sign the petition online at jimbeam.com.(Jim Beam Racing PR)(2-27-2008)
2nd Thoughts by Reiser UPDATE: For the past 12 years, between the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series, Robbie Reiser [former #17 crew chief] was in the midst of the buzz as Kenseth’s crew chief. His adrenalin would be flowing in anticipation of all the calls he would have to make to get his driver into Victory Lane. “I don’t like it that much,” he said of his new job as general manager at Roush Fenway Racing. “If somebody came up and said you can do your old job again, I’d probably take it in a heartbeat.” Daytona was Reiser’s first weekend in his new role. He spent most of Sunday bouncing between each of team owner Jack Roush’s five haulers, making sure the crew chiefs had everything they needed for the Daytona race and this weekend’s Sprint Cup race at California Speedway. Reiser says he’ll give this role a few months before deciding if it’ll become permanent. If he decides it’s not for him, he won’t hesitate to look for another crew chief job, at Roush Racing or another organization. “When we get to April and May, I’ll look at it,” Reiser said. “If I still can’t stand it, I’ll go talk to Jack.” Adjusting to all the management meetings has been Reiser’s toughest chore. He would rather have his head under the hood getting his hands greasy than pushing a pencil.(full story and more at ESPN.com)(2-22-2008) snipurl.com/20iem-gazete
UPDATE: Former crew chief Robbie Reiser, who now oversees Roush Fenway Racing’s Cup program, told ESPN.com last week that he doesn’t like his new role as general manager. Car owner Jack Roush was asked about Reiser’s comments Monday. “He’s not yet got comfortable with his new job,” Roush said. “One of the things that happens is that between the driver and me, there’s a crew chief. [He] would intercede for the driver and, by the same token, the driver would intercede for the crew chief if things aren’t as they might be. Right now, it’s Robbie and I. There’s no buffer. Some days I think that may be not as comfortable as what he had. He’s got a real big job. He’s doing a good job at it. If he had a choice today between going back and being a crew chief and being a manager, he’d probably go back, but we’re not going to give him that choice.”(Roanoke Times)(2-27-2008)
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Hendricks team, open-wheelers off to shaky starts
Just two weeks into the Sprint Cup season, a look at the points provides one surprise and one not-such-a-surprise. The surprise is the status, even so early, of the mighty Rick Hendrick team. The highest is Jimmie Johnson, 8th in points. Jeff Gordon is 14th, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is 23rd and Casey Mears is a wretched 42nd.
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Martin says team has room to improve
FONTANA, Calif. After completing the rain-delayed, rain-interrupted Auto Club 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, the first for NASCARs new car on an intermediate track, Mark Martin says that his Dale Earnhardt Inc. team has some work to do.
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Has Hendrick Motorsports slipped with new car?
FONTANA, Calif. Jimmie Johnson admits that skipping the first test of NASCARs new car at Atlanta Motor Speedway might have allowed some other teams to gain ground on the Hendrick Motorsports program.
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NASCAR showing 48 cars on Sprint Cup entry list
There are no surprises among the 48 cars on the entry list for the UAW-Dodge 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend.
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Kyle Busch takes new ride to top of rankings
Edwards leaps into No. 3 spot with California win
1. (2) Kyle Busch - car No. 18: No Cup wins yet but he certainly has been the sport’s most impressive driver.
www.thatsracin.com/topstories/story/11542.html
Lots of shots
Images from Monday’s racing and more at Auto Club Speedway.
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The Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Tower is proud to announce the following NASCAR Driver Appearances in Las Vegas:
Kasey Kahne
Thursday, February 28, 2008
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
In the Stratosphere Casino between PollyEsthers and the C-Bar
Pick up wristbands on Feb 27 & Feb 28 at Noon
Meet the Drivers of JR Motorsports
Brad Keselowski
Landon Cassill
Friday, February 29, 2008
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Drawing for Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Autographed Die-Cast Cars at beginning of session
Located in the Stratosphere Casino between PollyEsthers and the C-Bar
There will be a Coca-Cola Racing Simulator, Crown Royal Show Car, Budweiser Specials, Coca Cola and Crown Royal Specials throughout the weekend.
There will be drawings on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights for lots of merchandise, Please call the Stratosphere at 702-380-7777 for additional information.
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Dodge to be Presenting Sponsor at Memphis Race: Memphis Motorsports Park announced that the Southern Dodge Dealers will serve as presenting sponsor of the Nationwide Series race Oct. 24-25. The Memphis 250 presented by the Southern Dodge Dealers represents several “firsts”: the first race run under the new Nationwide Series banner in Memphis; the first time a presenting sponsor has been officially associated with the Memphis event; and the first time the race will have a new title sponsor. Sam’s Town Tunica was the only title sponsor of the event and only corporate partner name incorporated in the event title from 1999-2007. Discussions are ongoing to secure a new title sponsor for the 2008 event.(MMP PR)(2-26-2008)
Female Crew Chief for Kertus Davis: Cindy Woosley didn’t set out to be a pioneer. She’ll be the first to tell you she’s “all about the cars.” But this weekend at Las Vegas, a woman who has always had an affinity for working on cars, has worked as a sheet metal fabricator as well as a skilled home builder, will add another line to her resume – the first female crew chief in NASCAR national series history. Woosley will lead the #01 Lori Morgan LLC Chevy of JD Motorsports with Kertus Davis as the driver at Las Vegas. She moved to the top of the pit box following a six-race suspension imposed on regular crew chief Gene Allnut, who was one of five crew chiefs suspended due to a rule violation at Daytona. Woosley has been with the team since last year and has been involved in racing for two seasons.(NASCAR PR)(2-26-2008)
Hornish to Drive 11 Nationwide Races: Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the Penske Racing #12 Penske Truck Rental Dodge, makes his 2008 Nationwide Series debut this weekend at Las Vegas. Hornish Jr. is scheduled to compete in a total of 11 Nationwide Series races and one ARCA Series race this season. Included in the 2008 schedule is the Nationwide Series road course event in Mexico City.(Penske Racing PR)(2-26-2008)
Rookie Notes for Las Vegas: Dario Franchitti was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Stater Bros. 300 at Auto Club Speedway. Franchitti posted a 24th-place finish in the race. Bryan Clauson holds a four-point lead (25-21) over Franchitti in the Raybestos Rookie standings entering the Sam’s Town 300 at Las Vegas. Marcos Ambrose was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2007 Sam’s Town 300 at Las Vegas, scoring a 10th-place finish. Ambrose also earned WIX Filters Lap Leader of the Race honors in the event.(Raybestos PR)(2-26-2008)
Paint Schemes: Added images of all the cars in the Camping World 300 at Daytona to the 2008 Nationwide Series Paint Schemes page.(2-26-2008) www.jayski.com/schemes/2008nationwide.htm
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Nationwide notes for LVMS-Las Vegas is the first of 19 scheduled trackside appearances for the “Nationwide Insurance Mobile Experience,” which will be located in the frontstretch display lot between the start/finish line and Turn 4.
The 75′x75′ NASCAR Nationwide Series-branded interactive display is focused on educating race fans about the series and its drivers, while reenforcing Nationwide Insurance’s relationship with the Series and its product offerings. Read more….
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Who to watch in Vegas - This weekends NASCAR Nationwide series “Sams Town 300″ at LVMS has one driver who has the credentials to pull off his first win of the 2008 season. Driving the #29 Holiday Inn / Holiday Inn Express Richard Childress Chevrolet is none other than Jeff Burton - and with his pole at Fontana in the Stater Bros. 300 and 8th place finish - after hitting the wall early in the race - Jeff is a formidable force in this weekends lineup. Not to mention the fact the 2008 season marks Burton’s 19th in the NASCAR Nationwide Series where he has earned 27 wins (ranking 4th in all time wins), 11 poles, 84 top-five and 136 top-10 finishes in 280 starts (3rd highest of all drivers). He also won this same event in 2007 as well as a win from the pole in 2002. Jeff’s first NASCAR Nationwide Series victory came at Martinsville Speedway in September 1990, which was his 59th career start. Watch Out Toyota! - there’s a Chevy on your heels this weekend! (TheHotLap) (02-26-08)
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Images added: Many images added from the Daytona season opener. Check out all the new images by visiting the 2008 Truck Series Schemes page.(2-26-2008) www.jayski.com/schemes/2008trucks.htm
Hermie Sadler returns at Martinsville: UPDATE driving for Hillenburg: Hearing that Hermie Sadler will once again return to the drivers seat again in the Craftsman Truck Series at Martinsville. Acredale Vending co. (Va Beach) will be on board as an associate sponsor.[no word on team or #](2-24-2008)
UPDATE: Sadler’s truck will be out of Andy Hillenburg’s Fast Track Racing shop; additional sponsors TBA.(2-26-2008)
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Carter-Clement Duo on the Mark
TOLEDO OH (2-27-08) - One down, 20 races to go. Despite getting caught up in two separate incidents in the ARCA 200 at Daytona, car owner Larry Clement could not be more optimistic regarding the remainder of the 2008 season.
“We were extremely happy with the way the car performed at Daytona, and I thought Matt (Carter) did an absolutely phenomenal job in the car,” said the nine-time ARCA RE/MAX Series car owner champion, who also serves as Carter’s spotter.
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Basham Solid in Season Opener; Hometown Salem Next
[Read More] - www.arcaracing.com/news.cfm?contentid=6181
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RE Suspension offers “Handling the Field” Award
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Golf, NASCAR: What Crosses Dress Code Lines?
By Patricia(Patricia)
OK, I thought NASCAR and fashion were mutually exclusive, but in fact, there was a bit of a couture controversy at Daytona recently. At issue was the low, low, low cut frock worn by Ashley Judd,(above) the movie star who happens to be …
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Insider Racing News
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California Race vs Oscars: The Longest Day
by Chuck Abrams
I.N. Sider writes about the “new” Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the new Behind [Closed] Garage Doors column, now posted at www.Valvoline.com.
California Was All About Rain, Wrecks, Carl Edwards, and More NASCAR Lunacy: How many NASCAR officials does it take to change a light bulb? What’s a light bulb? www.speedwaymedia.com/Articles/08/022608Thornton.asp
Tony Cruises his way to Victory: After the 24 hours of Fontana, Tony Stewart started on the outside front row and finished in Victory lane at Auto Club Speedway in the Stater Brothers 300. www.speedwaymedia.com/Articles/08/022508Finnegan_Nationwide.asp
The 24 Hours of Fontana: After a long, long race day Carl Edwards wins the 24 hours of Fontana or what we call the Auto Club 500 at the newly named Auto Club Speedway www.speedwaymedia.com/Articles/08/022508Finnegan_Cup.asp
A Travesty - Auto Club 500: Tonight we saw one of the biggest mistakes in the history of motorsports. NASCAR, in its wisdom, tried and tried to hold a race at the newly named Auto Club Speedway that could not be run. www.speedwaymedia.com/Articles/08/022508Fleshman.asp
Busch dominates at California: Kyle Busch cruised to an easy victory on Saturday in the Truck Series San Bernardino County 200 at Auto Club Speedway (California Speedway). This was Buschâ?Ts first series win at the speedway. www.speedwaymedia.com/Articles/08/022308Pamela.asp
Really, It’s About Time-The Unification of Open Wheel Racing: It took Tony Georgeâ?Ts vision more than ten years to become complete. George now finds himself owning American open wheel racing, and doing it his way.George put drivers, owners and fans through a full workout; breaking down open wheel racing and hoping to build things up even stronger. Itâ?Ts been a long time coming, but the ultimate goal is teetering closer than ever to success. www.speedwaymedia.com/other/Articles/08/022408Litner.asp
Ron Ripple - NASCAR’s Biggest Fan
Edwards holds off the boys…
Congratulations to Carl Edwards for fending off Mr. Gordon and Mr. Johnson who were absolutely dominating yesterday’s race before the rain delay.
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When “Breaking News” Means Breaking The Rules
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12:00m-12:30A espn2 NASCAR Now, HD
3:00A-4:00 SPEED CMRC Monster Motocross Nationals, Sand Del Lee, Richmond, ON, Aug 12/07, R
4:00A-5:00 SPEED CMRC Monster Motocross Nationals, The Trans Can, Walton, ON, Aug 19/07, R
11:00A-12:00 ESPN-CL 2004 NHRA Route 66 Nationals, Route 66 Raceway Chicago-Joliet, IL, May 23/04
12:00n-3:00P SPEED NASCAR Sprint Cup Replay: Auto Club 500, Auto Club Speedway of Southern
California, Fontana, CA, Feb 24/08, HD, R-FOX
6:00P-6:30 espn2 NASCAR Now, Nicole Manske, HD, L
11:30P-2:00A HDNet NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 500, Auto Club Speedway of Southern California,
Fontana, CA, Feb 24/08, HD, R-FOX
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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