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NED JARRETT TO WAVE GREEN FLAG ON SON DALE’S FINAL POINTS RACE
Ned Jarrett Named Honorary Starter for Food City 500

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Wednesday, March 12, 2008) – Former NASCAR Cup champion Ned Jarrett will be the honorary starter for Sunday’s Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, waving the green flag for what will be his son Dale’s final points race.

Jarrett, named to NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers list, replaces Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten. Witten was scheduled to serve as honorary starter but due to family obligations was unable to attend the race.

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Stock Car Gazette for Wednesday, March 12, 2008
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Stock Car Gazette for Tuesday, March 11, 2008
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What’s The Bigger Story… Tires or Toyota?
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NASCAR’s Mike Helton says Stewart’s Goodyear comments were too strong
NASCAR President Mike Helton told Tony Stewart on Stewart’s Sirius NASCAR Radio show that he was too harsh in his criticism of Goodyear’s tires that were run at Atlanta Motor Speedway last Sunday. “Tony, we’re all well aware of your opinion, and you’re right to express your opinion, albeit, I think maybe a little bit too [...]
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Jarrett comes to Stewart’s defense regarding Goodyear’s tires
Dale Jarrett on Tuesday called on Goodyear to listen carefully to Tony Stewart’s complaints about the tires the company has produced this season. Although some drivers believe Stewart went overboard in his criticism of Goodyear following Sunday’s race in Atlanta, Jarrett said the manufacturer needs to start constructing a better tire for Sprint Cup racing. “I have [...]
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Atlanta pushes for future Labor Day night race
Get ready for Atlanta Motor Speedway to have night Sprint Cup races – or at least AMS officials want you to get ready for night races. If Atlanta gets the Labor Day weekend race, the plan would be to run it on Saturday or Sunday night, Speedway Motorsports President H.A.“Humpy” Wheeler told financial analysts Wednesday. “What we [...]
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NASCAR …At Least Somebody Can Afford $3.16 Gas
www.sportingnews.com/blog/texasadlerfan/141214
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Q&A: NASCAR Sprint Cup Driver Kyle Busch Talks About Atlanta Win
PaddockTalk - USA
We would probably have a 140-point lead or something like that on the Nationwide Series. But with the way we’ve run the past couple weeks, hopefully we can …
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Twenty-three successful female racers complete Phase 2 of Women in …
Autochannel (press release) - USA
The drivers invited to the program come from a variety of disciplines, including stock-car racing, road-racing, open-wheel racing, quarter-midget and …
www.theautochannel.com/F/news/2008/03/12/080684.html

Toyota might be good for NASCAR
FOXSports.com - USA
For many stick-in-the-mud fans, there is just no convincing them that the arrival and success of Toyota is not the end of stock-car racing. …
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Jarrett not retiring to slow lane despite 24 seasons
USA Today - USA
By Gary Graves, USA TODAY As Dale Jarrett approaches the finish line of a stellar NASCAR career, he has made sure not to let his exit pass without some …
www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/nascar/2008-03-12-jarrett-retirment_N.htm

Jeff Gordon NASCAR 09 Cover Athlete
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by Bill Barnwell March 12, 2008 - EA Sports has announced that Jeff Gordon will be the cover athlete for NASCAR 09, which is set to ship to stores on June …
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More Junior, more Smoke and a special fondness for the No. 28 …
ESPN - USA
There are a million great stories in NASCAR, and we try hard to spread it out. I’ve written about Doug Yates and Clint Bowyer and Martin Truex Jr. and …
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Speedway Motorsports Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Year …
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Other fourth quarter highlights include Lowe’s Motor Speedway posting increased attendance revenues from its Saturday night Bank of America 500 NASCAR …
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NEXT RACE: Bristol Race Info/Rundown Page
www.jayski.com/next/2008/5bms2008.htm

Entry List for the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway is posted, 46 teams/drivers [for 43 spots] are listed, including:
Not in top 35 of 2007 owners points (2008 race attempts/owners pts standings in parens):
#00-David Reutimann (4/27)
#2-Kurt Busch [Past Champ 1](4/10, switched with #77)
#10-Patrick Carpentier (4/46)
#21-Bill Elliott [Past Champ 3](4/44)
#34-John Andretti (4/45)
#44-Dale Jarrett [Past Champ 2] (4/32)
#49-Ken Schrader (4/41)
#55-Michael Waltrip (4/33)
#78-Joe Nemechek (4/42)
#83-Brian Vickers (4/9)
#84-Mike Skinner (4/43)
In the event qualifying is cancelled:
the eight who would make it [8]: #’s 2,44,21,83,00,55,49,78
missing the race would be [3]: #’s 84,34,10
See the full entry list at my Jayski’s Bristol Entry List
www.jayski.com/stats/2008/entries/5bms2008-entry.htm

#28 Ford to Carry “11 Million” at Bristol: The 2008 NASCAR TV season is already off to a great start with an average of more than 11 million people per race day watching the #28 Yates Racing Ford during FOX’s coverage. This three-race average doesn’t include the 33.5 million viewers that watched the Daytona 500. With TV ratings up, and the #28 team still looking for sponsorship, it only makes sense to highlight one of the many benefits of a primary sponsorship with Yates Racing and the #28 team by placing “11 Million” on the hood of the Ford Fusion. Driver Travis Kvapil thinks it’s a unique approach to attracting sponsorship and hopes that he can get his #28 “11 Million” Ford to the number one position this Sunday at Bristol. Chassis #464 is the chassis the #28 Yates Racing team will be running this weekend for the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Yates Racing purchased this chassis from Roush Fenway Racing in 2008. This is the same chassis that Carl Edwards won the 2007 Sharpie 500 with.(Yates Racing PR)(3-13-2008)

Pocono Testing May 27-28…open to public: Pocono Raceway officials announced that ticket holders for Pocono Raceway’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekends in 2008 will be able to attend a special 2-day NASCAR test at Pocono Raceway on May 27 and May 28, 2008 for no charge. This 2-day test will be the first opportunity NASCAR teams will have to test the new Sprint Cup Series race car (formerly known as the COT) at Pocono Raceway. Approximately 50 Sprint Cup Series teams are expected to attend, which shows the importance of this test. 2008 Pocono NASCAR ticket holders will be eligible to receive up to four (4) FREE tickets to the test session. A mail-in coupon for the test and additional information will be sent to all ticket holders who have purchased their NASCAR race tickets prior to May 9, 2008. Fans that are not current ticket holders for either of Pocono Raceway’s 2008 Sprint Cup Series or the ARCA Re/Max Series events will be able to purchase test tickets for $5.00 each by calling the Pocono Raceway Ticket Office at 1-800-RACEWAY (1-800-722-3929), or they can be purchased at Gate 8 on each day of the event. Tickets for the Pocono 500 weekend, June 6-8, 2008 and the Pennsylvania 500 weekend, August 1-3, 2008 are still available but are selling fast. For more information or to order race tickets, call toll-free 1-800-RACEWAY (1-800-722-3929) or online at www.poconoraceway.com.(Pocono Raceway PR)(3-13-2008)

Jeff Gordon Featured on Cover of EA Sports NASCAR 09: Electronic Arts announced Jeff Gordon, legendary NASCAR driver of car #24, will be featured as the cover athlete for EA SPORTS NASCAR 09. NASCAR 09 is scheduled to ship in North America on June 10 and will offer an authentic, exhilarating stock car driving experience for racing fans of all ages. “It’s exciting being on the cover of NASCAR 09,” says Gordon. “The game is as real as it gets and it’s been great being involved with it on this level. I look forward to helping gamers in NASCAR 09.” Gordon’s prestigious reputation aligns with the new NASCAR 09 career mode, “Sprint for the Cup.” Gordon will bring the game to you as a guide and a mentor to help you build your reputation to become the next Sprint Cup Series champion. With a completely rebuilt handling model, the game will be more accessible to newcomers while continuing to offer options that will challenge even the most experienced virtual driver. NASCAR 09 is an authentic NASCAR experience that will appeal to every type of NASCAR enthusiast. Developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon, NASCAR 09 will be available for the Playstation 3 and Playstation 2 computer entertainment systems and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system.(Electronic Arts PR)(3-13-2008)

Marathon Oil back on the #45: Marathon American Spirit Motor Oil is on the hood of Kyle Petty’s #45 Dodge for the first time this season this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway(Petty Racing PR), see images of the scheme on the #45 Team Schemes page.(3-13-2008) www.jayski.com/schemes/2008/45cup.htm

Charter colors for Carpentier at Bristol: Patrick Carpentier is looking forward to his first trip to Bristol Motor Speedway for this weekend’s Food City 500. Carpentier has never even set eyes on the legendary bull-ring. It will be his sixth start in the Sprint Cup Series and the team’s second race sporting the Charter Communications colors. The #10 Charter Dodge is currently ranked 46th in Owner Points. They are currently 153 points out of the top-35. This will be his first attempt at qualifying and racing at Bristol. Being outside the top-35 in [46th] owner points, Carpentier will have to qualify on time.(GEM PR), see image of the scheme on the #10 Team Schemes page.(3-13-2008) www.jayski.com/schemes/2008/10cup.htm

Bristol Rookie Notes: #77-Sam Hornish, Jr. was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the March 9 Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Hornish Jr. scored a 25th-place finish and claimed Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors for the second time this season. No other driver has captured the honor more than once in 2008. #40-Dario Franchitti leads the Raybestos Rookie standings by two points (41-39) over Hornish Jr. entering the March 16 Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The most recent Raybestos Rookie to lead a lap at Bristol is Kevin Harvick. Harvick led three times for 137 laps, more than any other driver, in the 2001 Food City 500. The best finish by a Raybestos Rookie in the Food City 500 came in 1979 when Dale Earnhardt scored his first career win. Since Earnhardt’s victory, only three drivers have finished in the top-five in the spring race: Morgan Shepherd (fourth in 1981), Dick Trickle (fifth in 1989), and Greg Biffle (fifth in 2003). Tony Stewart is the only Raybestos Rookie to win a pole at Bristol in his rookie season. Stewart took the top spot in the 1999 Sharpie 500 (August race). He is also the only Raybestos Rookie to lead the most laps in a race at Bristol, leading that same race once for 225 laps. Only once since 1975 have three Raybestos Rookies finished in the top-10 in a race in Bristol. In 1979, Dale Earnhardt scored his first career win in the Food City 500 and was joined in the top-10 by Terry Labonte (seventh) and Joe Millikan (eighth).(Camp and Assoc/Rabestos PR), see my 2008 Rookies page for more notes, history, standings.(3-13-2008) www.jayski.com/stats/2008/roty2008.htm

More comments by Stewart about Goodyear; NASCAR’s Helton responds: Monday night on “Tony Stewart Live” on SIRIUS NASCAR Radio, hosts Stewart and Matt Yocum discussed the race this past Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway and the controversy over the performance of Goodyear’s racing tires. NASCAR President Mike Helton was a guest on the show and discussed the issue with Stewart.
Stewart: “I’m not overreacting about Goodyear tires. This was my opinion about what we had. I’m the only driver that is in all this that has raced in Sprint car and Midget racing, Silver Crown racing, modifieds, super modifieds, the IRL with Indy cars and stock cars. I’m one of the few guys that has run enough of this stuff to actually know what it is like to have driven for Firestone, to have driven for Hoosier tires, you name it. We’ve even drove for Goodyear in some of these series but what we had yesterday at this level of competition was not acceptable. We’ve complained for years on numerous occasions behind closed doors to Goodyear and the problem doesn’t get solved. So maybe this was one of these cases where maybe finally something good will come out of this. And if it sounds like we’re whining about it it’s because we’re trying to get their attention. For Goodyear to say that they were satisfied with that, if they truly believe that they were satisfied with the way the race went yesterday I’m more disappointed than ever. And I can’t believe that NASCAR, at the end of the day, is truly, honestly, happy with the results. We invited Goodyear to come on [the show] and state their side of it two different times in the last 24 hours and they graciously declined. I think that basically covers what we’re dealing with here.”
NASCAR President Mike Helton was a guest on last night’s show and discussed the tire issue with Stewart.
NASCAR President Mike Helton: “Tony, we’re all well aware of your opinion and you’re right to express your opinion, albeit, I think maybe a little bit too strong in this case. What NASCAR asks for Goodyear to do this year as we completely run this new chassis from racetrack to racetrack is, first and foremost, bring a safe tire, a tire that is safe for the competitors to race on. And then bring one that is durable. And certainly bring one that is consistent so that everybody up and down pit road has the same tire as they compete in the events every weekend. I think what we did have in Atlanta was a tire that did not fail and we had a tire that was safe from that aspect and that it delivered in an environment that is a challenge right now because we’re going back to a lot of places in ‘08 with a new chassis, new configurations underneath them by the crew chiefs and the engineers that are throwing challenges at Goodyear. And Goodyear all along the way has stepped up. They have been responsible. They have made a major commitment to put the right tires under NASCAR’s national series and we’re proud of our relationship with them. I think it is a little bit too much to blame whatever your opinion on Sunday was completely on Goodyear because we’re all in this thing together, every crew member up and down pit road, every car owner, every driver, every supplier like Goodyear in the sport that wants it to do good, wants their product to be right. And I think Goodyear has made a commitment to that for NASCAR and for the competitors. Now that doesn’t mean we’re going to be exactly right every weekend. Sometimes NASCAR does things wrong. We make mistakes and we go back and we learn from them and we fix them.
Stewart: “You can understand from [NASCAR's] standpoint, listening to Mike, what their objective is and what they feel like Goodyear’s objective is but I think they would feel totally different about it if we made every one of the high-ranking NASCAR officials ride in the right seat this past Sunday and feel what we felt. I think they might have a little different opinion about it.”
“Tony Stewart Live” airs every Monday (8-10pm ET) exclusively on SIRIUS NASCAR Radio, channel 128. Monday’s show re-airs tonight at 11pm/et and Thursday at 10pm/et.(SIRIUS PR), see the full transcript of the tire segment on my Tires Sponsor News page.(3-13-2008) www.jayski.com/teams/tires-sponsor.htm

Petree to Drive at Martinsville Truck race? Hearing that current ESPN analyst Andy Petree was testing a #92 Harris Trucking Toyota at Martinsville and plans to run the CTS race on March 29. Petree has run seven career CTS races, the last coming in 2004 at Martinsville.(3-12-2008)

The Hartford & Ganassi Racing to Launch Partnership at BMS: IMAGE see an image of the schemne on my #40 Team Schemes page.(3-12-2008) www.jayski.com/schemes/2008/40cup.htm

Ned Jarrett to wave green flag in son’s final points race: Former NASCAR Cup champion Ned Jarrett will be the honorary starter for Sunday’s Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, waving the green flag for what will be his son Dale’s final points race. Jarrett, named to NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers list, replaces Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten. Witten was scheduled to serve as honorary starter but due to family obligations was unable to attend the race. A two-time champion in 1961 and 1965 Jarrett, who competed in NASCAR’s top series from 1953-1966, finished his career with 50 career victories, which ties him with Junior Johnson at 10th on the all-time win list. Ned and Dale Jarrett are one of only three father-son combinations to have won at Bristol Motor Speedway. Bobby and Davey Allison and Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are the others. The elder Jarrett is thrilled at the prospect of waving the green flag at Bristol Motor Speedway on Dale’s final points race. “I’m very pleased to have been asked to be the honorary starter for the Food City 500,” he said. “And to be asked to do it for Dale’s last race makes it even more special. Bristol has been a memorable place for both Dale and I, especially since we’ve both won here and I’m very honored to be able to be in the flag stand for his last points race.”(BMS PR)(3-12-2008)
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Courtesy of www.motorsport.com

The Man Out Front: Kyle Busch Tops Two Series’ Standings
One Last Time: Dale Jarrett Ready For Career Finale
In The Loop: Big Names Look To Regain Bristol Dominance
NASCAR’s New Car Marks First-Year Anniversary
Wheel Man: Kyle Busch Rides Early-Season Momentum To Bristol …
www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=281941

* Dale Jarrett will make the 668th and final points race start of his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.
* This weekend’s race also marks Jarrett’s 44th career start at the half-mile Bristol Motor Speedway.
* Jarrett has one win at Bristol, scoring his lone win at the track …
www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=281942
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Courtesy of SpeedwayMedia.Com

I HAVE 2 CUP AND 2 NATIONWIDE TICKETS FOR BRISTOL THIS WEEKEND.A LAST MINUTE BACK OUT LEFT ME STUCK WITH THEM.IM A SEASON TICKET HOLDER,AND NOT A SCAM.THESE ARE JUST AWSOME SEATS.CALL OR EMAIL ME @ 631 877 3280
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Courtesy of That’s Racin’
www.thatsracin.com

Ready for a rebound?
Johnson off to unusually slow start, but says he’s excited about short-track races
Jimmie Johnson is off to a terrible start – for Jimmie Johnson, that is. The two-time reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup champion simply isn’t used to being ordinary.
www.thatsracin.com/topstories/story/12075.html

Speedway Motorsports reports 4Q loss
www.thatsracin.com/116/story/12067.html
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Kyle Busch Lengthens Lead of the RaceTalkRadio NASCAR Top 20 (For Immediate Release)
Chicago, IL (March 12, 2008)- Here is the latest on the NASCAR Top 20. The Kyle Busch bandwagon grew with 18 first place votes out of the 30 cast this week. Greg Biffle and Kevin Harvick were the RockinghamRacewayPark.com Rising Stars up five spots each. Jimmie Johnson and Ryan Newman dropped the most spots this week down five spots each. New to the poll after Atlanta is Bobby Labonte replacing Mark Martin.

Rank Driver
1 Ky Busch
2 C Edwards
3 T Stewart
4 D Earnhardt Jr
5 G Biffle
6 K Harvick
7 J Gordon
8 R Newman
9 M Kenseth
10 J Burton
11 K Kahne
12 J Johnson
13 Ku Busch
14 B Vickers
15 D Hamlin
16 M Truex Jr
17 C Bowyer
18 B Labonte
19 E Sadler
20 R Sorenson

About the NASCAR Top 20
Crazy things happen when you form a consensus of opinion among some of NASCAR’s best writers and broadcasters! Each week our panel of experts make their votes in a format similar to the NCAA-style polls that sports fans are familiar with but without the BCS BS! Add clever one-liners and the artwork of “War Wagon” cartoonist Lori Munro and you have a hit! Join us every week for the Race Talk Radio NASCAR Top 20 and find out who is number one this week!

NASCAR Top 20 Panel
Our voters include Sirius Speedway’s Dave Moody, Gaston Gazette’s Monte Dutton, Charlotte Observer’s David Poole, NASCAR Scene’s Kenny Bruce, SPEED TV’s Bob Dillner, Daytona Beach News Journal’s Godwin Kelly, Close Finishes’ John Close, NASCAR Scene’s Bob Pockrass, Dave “Race DR” Ross, Bob Margolis, and more.

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From NASCAR to ARCA to the Grass Roots.we cover it all!
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NO APPEAL FOR ROUSH FENWAY RACING Inadvertent Mistake Not Adequate Grounds For Appeal

March 12, 2008 (Concord N.C.) - Roush Fenway Racing announced today that it will not appeal the penalties imposed by NASCAR following its post-race inspection of the No. 99 car at Las Vegas.

“We have conducted a thorough internal investigation and have found no evidence whatsoever that anyone intended for the bolt/nut fastener to fail to secure the lid for the entire race,” said Jack Roush, team owner. “We have subsequently added protective measures to insure that the lid will remain fastened even if a failure of this type should again occur.”

Geoff Smith, president of Roush Fenway Racing said, “We realize in the NASCAR system of penalty administration that simple negligence, by itself, is never sufficient grounds to overturn or reduce a penalty. Consequently, no appeal will be made of the penalties assessed by NASCAR.”
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Q&A: NASCAR Sprint Cup Driver Kyle Busch Talks About Atlanta Win
PaddockTalk - USA
We would probably have a 140-point lead or something like that on the Nationwide Series. But with the way we’ve run the past couple weeks, hopefully we can …
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NASCAR News & Notes: NASCAR’s preview for the Sharpie Mini 300 is posted on the Bristol Race Page.(3-11-2008)
www.jayski.com/nationwide/2008/next/05bristol.htm#notes

Bristol Entry List: There are 46 cars on the preliminary entry list for Saturday’s Sharpie Mini 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The complete list is posted on the Bristol Race Page.(3-10-2008)
www.jayski.com/nationwide/2008/next/05bristol.htm#entry

Nationwide Series Airing on ABC Saturday from Bristol: The Nationwide Series makes its first appearance of the 2008 season on ABC with a live, flag-to-flag airing of the 300-lap race from Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday, March 15, beginning at 2 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown. The Bristol telecast is presented by GoDaddy.com. ESPN2 is the home of the Nationwide Series all season, with selected races on ESPN and ABC. Dr. Jerry Punch will be the lead announcer for ESPN on ABC’s coverage, joined in the booth for analysis by Dale Jarrett and Andy Petree. Dave Burns, Mike Massaro, Shannon Spake and Vince Welch will report from the pits, while Tim Brewer will be in the ESPN DISH Tech Center. Allen Bestwick will host NASCAR Countdown with analysis by Rusty Wallace and Brad Daugherty in the ESPN pit studio. The race re-airs on ESPN Deportes, ESPN’s Spanish-language network, on Sunday, March 16, at 11 a.m.(ESPN PR)(3-10-2008)

Next Race: Sharpie Mini 300, Saturday, March 15, 2008 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Visit the Bristol Race Page for additional information.
www.jayski.com/nationwide/2008/next/05bristol.htm

Special Decal for Bliss at Bristol: The #22 will carry a special memorial decal in honor of Salisbury, NC firefighters Justing Monroe and Vicktor Isler, who lost their lives March 7, 2008 while on the call of duty.(Fitz Motorsports PR)(3-12-2008)

America’s Incredible Pizza Back on the #11: America’s Incredible Pizza Company (AIPC) will serve as the primary sponsor for this weekend’s Sharpie Mini 300. This will be the third week in a row that AIPC will be displayed on the #11 entry. The team is currently in business-to-business negotiations to continue the relationship in 2008.(CJM Racing PR)(3-12-2008)
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Feature - Cale Gale
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TheHotLap.com staff would like to express our sympathies to Jason Keller and his family over the passing of his mother-in-law, Bobbie Southerlin Tripp Goldsmith this past Monday. Funeral services are to be held this afternoon. Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.thehowzemortuary.com.Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 5401 Kingston Pike, Suite #230, Knoxville, TN 37919 and/or Interim Hospice, 775 Spartan Blvd., Spartanburg, SC 29301. (03-12-08)
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Sprague fastest in Day 1 PM session: #2-Jack Sprague was the fastest in the final test session on Day 1 at Martinsville with a speed of 94.387 followed by #99-Erik Darnell second, #71-Donny Lia third, #21-Jon Wood fourth, #17-Timothy Peters fifth, #59-Ted Musgrave sixth, #5-Mike Skinner seventh, #14-Rick Crawford eighth, #46-Scott Speed ninth, #60-Terry Cook tenth. The first rookie [12th] #6-Colin Braun; first Dodge [18th] #18-Dennis Setzer. Complete test speeds are now posted on the Martinsville Test Page.(3-12-2008)
www.jayski.com/cts/martinsville08-testing.htm#day1

Scott leads Day 1 AM test session: #16-Brian Scott turned the fastest lap in the opening session at Martinsville with a speed of 94.26 followed by #59-Ted Musgrave second, #6-Colin Braun third, #2-Jack Sprague fourth, #99-Erik Darnell fifth, #5-Mike Skinner sixth, #51-Kyle Busch seventh, #14-Rick Crawford eighth, #33-Ron Hornaday ninth, #09-Travis Kvapil tenth. The first rookie [1st] #16-Brian Scott; first Dodge [11th] #18-Dennis Setzer. Complete test speeds are now posted on the Martinsville Test Page.(3-12-2008)
www.jayski.com/cts/martinsville08-testing.htm#day1

Petree to drive at Martinsville? Hearing that current ESPN analyst Andy Petree was testing a #92 Harris Trucking Toyota at Martinsville and plans to run the CTS race on March 29. Petree has run 7 career CTS races, the last coming in 2004 at Martinsville.(3-12-2008)
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Courtesy of TruckSeries.Com
www.truckseries.com

Sprague Leads Wednesday Test At Martinsville
03-12-2008 | John Close, TruckSeries.com
Sprague Leads Wednesday Test At Martinsville Jack Sprague proved to be fastest on day one of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series test at Martinsville Speedway Tuesday in preparation for the Kroger 200 to be held at the legendary Virginia track on March 29. Sprague’s No. 2 Kevin Harvick, Inc Chevrolet Silverado posted the best lap of the day touring the .526-mile Martinsville oval in 20.062 seconds (94.387 miles per hour) in the afternoon test session. The speed was just good enough to top Erik Darnell’s lap of 20.068, also set in the afternoon session, and the top time 20.075 seconds in the morning practice posted by rookie Brian Scott in the No. 16 Shark Energy Drink/Albertsons Chevy. Scott’s top lap of sunny and cool morning session was just one of many surprises in the marathon seven-hour test. While Sprague and Darnell were also fast in the morning session placing fourth and fifth, respectively, Darnell’s Roush-Fenway teammate Colin Braun was also quick driving his Ford F150 to the third-best time in session ripping off a lap of 20.088.
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Wood Brothers Racing Test Martinsville; Cousins Run Together For First Time
Martinsville, VA. (March 12, 2008)- For Jon and Keven Wood, it’s not backyard racing anymore on the go-cart track their grandfather, Glen Wood, had built with his bull dozer when they were younger in Stuart, VA. The racing cousins are testing the #21 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series machine Wednesday and Thursday together for the first time at Martinsville Speedway.

Keven Wood is the 23 year old son of Wood Brothers Racing Co- Owner Len Wood and Jon, the 26 year old son of Co-Owner Eddie Wood. Aside from having the family lineage in NASCAR, both Jon and Keven have had successful young racing careers. Keven began his racing career in the INEX Legends Semi-Pro division in 2002, when he clinched the INEX Legends Semi-Pro division title, then went on to win more races to become the Virginia State Champion. He quickly moved up to the ultracompetitive NASCAR Weekly Dodge Series where he won poles and several races. Jon’s extensive experience in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series showed in 2007 when he helped boost the #21 Wood Brothers Ford F-150 from a 25th position in the points standings up to 11th, in the last half of the season.

Keven is looking forward to working with Jon and absorbing all of the input his first cousin can give him. Keven said, “I’m excited about getting in the race truck and working with him. I’m going to listen to everything he tells me and hopefully, I’ll get out on the track and do it.”

The Wood Brothers Racing team is using this test to give Keven the much needed seat time to prepare for his first race at Mansfield Motorsports Park on May 24th. They are also using it to perfect the #21 race truck for Jon,so he can bring home a top place finish at Martinsville Speedway on March 29th
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Butler Likes Championship Chances

TOLEDO OH (3-12-08) - After running a partial ARCA RE/MAX Series schedule in 2007, Ken Butler, III is full-ahead in 2008. The Sherrills Ford, North Carolina driver is not only excited about the new season, he’s optimistic about his championship chances.

“I think we really have a good shot at the championship,” said Butler, who drives Toyotas for Eddie Sharp Racing as a teammate to Formula 1 veteran Scott Speed.

www.arcaracing.com/news.cfm?contentid=6224
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Teen Racing Sensation Alli Owens
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ARCA RE/MAX Series Teams Use Extra Track Time to Prepare for the …
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This Week on RaceTalkRadio
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Tuesday- ARCA RE/Max driver Scott Speed, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Jason White, ASALMS driver Derek Thorn is “Racin’ for a Cure,” and Super Cup …
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Matt Hawkins Picks Up Jani-King Support in Effort to Repeat Lakeland Victory
20-Year-Old Won His First Pro Cup Race at Lakeland Last Year
CANTON, GA (March 12, 2008) — In last season’s USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series opening race at USA International Speedway, Matt Hawkins …
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Kyle Busch Wants Championships For Owner Billy Ballew
Dhrissy Wallace Tests, Hopes To Break Into NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (March 12, 2008) — As another busy season is well underway, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series takes over Martinsville Speedway …
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Hornaday, Skinner Bouncing Back From Rough Start
Testing, Testing One, Two…Round Three At Martinsville
Rookies Keep Close Points Battle
Series Veterans Always A Threat
Kyle Busch (No. 51 Toyota) might be celebrating back-to-back wins and a lead …
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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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Tony Stewart is still a jerk. Surprise, surprise.
By Kim(Kim)
Thats 39 wins, 227 top tens, 15 poles, and 2 championships in your 12 year NASCAR Truck, Busch/Nationwide, Winston/Nextel cup racing career. If after all that, you want to rip your Goodyears off your personal vehicles, …
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Insider Racing News
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Racer Profile: David Green
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So our story begins last year when I decided that I would stop saying “Someday I will go to a NASCAR race” and decided that I would be going to a NASCAR race in 2008 if I had to drag my best friend kicking and screaming with me the …
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Ron Ripple - NASCAR’s Biggest Fan
Tony Stewart’s Opinion
Well the new drama and buzz going around NASCAR is how opinionated Mr. Stewart is. One of the main reasons why I enjoy watching Tony Stewart race is because you can always tell what’s on his mind. He says what everyone is thinking and just blatantly tells it how it is.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 13

12:00m-12:30A espn2 NASCAR Now, HD
4:00A-5:00 SPEED Summer Shootout, Legends Car, Bandolero and Thunder Roadster racing, Round #10,
Lowes Motor Speedway, Concord, NC, Aug 7/07, R
11:00A-12:00 ESPN-CL 2004 O’Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals, Dallas, TX, Sept 26/04
12:00n-3:00P SPEED NASCAR Sprint Cup Replay: Kobalt Tools 500, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, GA,
Mar 9/08, HD, R-FOX
2:00P-4:00 ESPN-CL Classic NASCAR: 1995 Goody’s 500, Bristol, TN, Aug 26/95, Dale Earnhardt spins Terry
Labonte but Labonte beats Earnhardt to the line
3:30P-4:00 SPEED Porsche Racing 2007
11:00P-12:30A SPEED FIA Formula One PRACTICE, ING Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia, L
7:00P-8:00 SPEED American Le Mans Preview, a preview of the 2008 season, N
9:00P-10:00 SPEED Acura Project LMP, Part #2, As Acura sets out on its second season competing in the
ALMS, viewers are given a look at its first season ups and downs and testing for year two, R
10:30P-1:00A HDNet NASCAR Sprint Cup Kobalt Tools 500, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, GA, Mar
9/08, HD, R-FOX
11:00P-12:30A SPEED FIA Formula One PRACTICE, ING Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia,

FRIDAY, MARCH 14

12:00m-12:30A espn2 NASCAR Now, Nicole Manske, HD
1:30A-2:30 SPEED Acura Project LMP, Part #2, R
11:00A-12:00 ESPN-CL 2004 Carquest Auto Parts NHRA Nationals, Chicago-Joliet, IL, Oct 3/04
12:00n-1:30P SPEED NASCAR Sprint Cup PRACTICE, Food City 500, Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol,
TN, HD, L
1:30P-3:00 SPEED NASCAR Nationwide Series PRACTICE, Sharpie Mini 300, Bristol Motor
Speedway, Bristol, TN, HD, L
3:00P-3:30 SPEED Go or Go Home, Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, N
3:30P-5:00 SPEED NASCAR Sprint Cup QUALIFYING, Food City 500, Bristol Motor Speedway,
Bristol, TN, HD, L
5:00P-6:30 SPEED NASCAR Nationwide Series FINAL PRACTICE, Sharpie Mini 300, Bristol Motor
Speedway, Bristol, TN, HD, L
6:30P-7:00 SPEED NASCAR Live from Bristol Motor Speedway
7:00P-8:00 SPEED Trackside at Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, TN, N
8:00P-9:30 SPEED NASCAR Sprint Cup PRACTICE, Food City 500, Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, TN, HD,
SDD (12:00n session), R
9:30P-10:30 SPEED NASCAR Sprint Cup QUALIFYING, Food City 500, Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, TN,
HD, SDD, R
11:00P-12:30A SPEED FIA Formula One QUALIFYING, ING Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne,
Australia, L

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

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

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