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Good morning. I hope you had a great weekend.
Congrats to Glen H. of New Mexico, who won the first prize of the Jay Leno contest we just completed. I will be contacting the 2nd through 5th place winners in order so that each can select their prize.
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Stock Car Gazette Columnists Speak Out!
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TV Times
By: Lou Modestino
http://motorsportsnews.net/archives/113
Special Edition Track Trash – The Awards Banquet
By: Racing Maniac
I am hardly anyone to report on the Awards Banquet. After all, I only saw Gordo, and parts of Jr., the blonde bimbo singer, and a few moments of Denny Hambone. Actually, I was channel hopping at the time, and in fact, I was forced not to watch it. Let me explain…….
More: http://motorsportsnews.net/archives/112
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Web site exclusives
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Choice… Filtered Internet, or ????
(part of the “Tricks of the Trade” series)
By Mike Irwin
I’ve been on the Internet for a little over 10 years, and there have been a few occasions where I quickly had to avert my eyes from the screen until I could close whatever had popped up.
For more: http://motorsportsnews.net/archives/111
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Courtesy of Catchfence.Com
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Haas To Run Two Cup Cars In 2007: Haas CNC Racing beginning in 2007 will compete in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series with two full time cars. Currently the team fields the #66 entry and in 2007 Haas will add the #70 to complete the two car program. Jeff Green (#66) and Johnny Sauter (#70) have been contracted to provide driving services. – Haas CNC Racing, Press Release
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Courtesy of Fast Tracks Racing
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Please keep Becky in your prayers as she recovers from a stoke.
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Champion’s Week Closes
As NASCAR Champion’s Week came to a close in New York, the sport’s champions relished their final hours at one of the sport’s premier events, the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Awards Ceremony at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel. Friday was a day of rest and reflection for NASCAR’s local and regional series champions, who attended the Ceremony as a reward for their accomplishments. The champions of all of NASCAR’s racing series were brought together to celebrate alongside NASCAR NEXTEL Cup champion Jimmie Johnson. Prior to the Awards Ceremony, which featured live performances by singer/songwriter Jewel and comedian Jay Mohr, most of the champions took advantage of unseasonably warm weather to enjoy the sights and sounds of mid-town Manhattan. Times Square, Rockefeller Plaza and Central Park were popular stops – not to mention the world-class shopping on Fifth Avenue. There was even a marriage proposal offered – and accepted – among the group of champions. On Thursday evening, Gary Lewis of the NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Northwest Series became engaged to girlfriend Jodi Hunt. It was truly a week to remember, or as NASCAR Grand National Division, Busch East Series champion Mike Olsen said, “I don’t know what I’ll remember most.”
Roush To Speak At AARWBA Dinner
Jack Roush, one of the most successful and influential team owners in NASCAR history, will be the featured speaker at the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association’s 37th annual All-America Team dinner, Saturday, January 13, at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Indianapolis. AARWBA is the country’s oldest and largest organization of motorsports media professionals. The dinner honors the champion drivers from stock car, open-wheel, short track, drag and road racing and touring series, as elected by AARWBA members. The top vote-getter from the various classes will be announced that evening as winner of AARWBA’s No. 1 honor, the Jerry Titus Memorial Award.
Crew Chiefs Picked at Waltrip Racing
Michael Waltrip Racing plans to announce crew chiefs for its 2007 teams in the next couple of weeks, while over-the-wall crews will be finalized after that, the team announced on Friday. “Over the next week or so, we will announce our team rosters including crew chiefs,” said team owner Michael Waltrip, who has already begun the process of hiring employees. “By mid-January, we will be operating exclusively out of Waltrip Raceworld [formerly called Waltrip Racing World].”
…More – http://insiderracingnews.com/Daily2006/Dec/120206.html
“Have Dinner with Jimmie Johnson” Winners
Jimmie Johnson will have at least two more fans when he defends his title in the 2007 Allstate 400 at The Brickyard than he did when he won this year’s event. Georgia and Richard Pearcy of Altamont, Ill., scored a one-in-40,000-plus victory in Levi Strauss Signature’s “Have Dinner with Jimmie Johnson” sweepstakes. Of course, when the contest opened in June, the folks from Levi’s had no idea dinner with the 2006 Nextel Cup champion would be in the offing, along with race tickets to all three events of Ford Championship Weekend, plus “cold” access to Homestead-Miami Speedway’s pit area. And when the main event — dinner at a posh restaurant in Miami’s hip South Beach area — took place on the eve of the opening of practice for the recent Ford 400, the finale of the Chase for the Nextel Cup, it pointed out that sometimes the significance of an event is better measured by what it means to individuals, rather than its impact on the greater public. “To meet Jimmie Johnson and to sit down and have supper with him and actually talk to him — awesome,” Georgia said. “Nothing like this has ever happened to us. Everybody we’ve told is so excited. “Things like this don’t happen to people around here.”
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Courtesy of Jayski
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Waltrip Raceworld on Track, crew chiefs to be announced soon: Michael Waltrip has a huge undertaking with Michael Waltrip Racing and Waltrip Raceworld (formerly called Waltrip Racing World). Waltrip does not foresee anything that will slow down progress, but if something does come up he”s prepared. “We mapped out a plan with a timeline to monitor our progress,” Waltrip said. “We are at a very good place. There have been many challenges and I know there will be more. I have been racing my whole life and it has always been about adapting to change. That mentality has helped our organization grow from a plan to a reality.” Finding quality crew members that have chemistry obviously plays a large part in the success of any racing organization and Michael Waltrip Racing”s competition department has been hiring daily. Over the course of the next couple of weeks, crew chiefs will be announced and over-the-wall teams will be assembled. “Over the next week or so, we will announce our team rosters including crew chiefs,” Waltrip said. “By mid-January, we will be operating exclusively out of Waltrip Raceworld (former movie theater). As Michael Waltrip Racing continues their hiring process and Waltrip Raceworld becomes a reality, SPEED Channel is holding auditions for its own reality show called SPEED Road Tour Challenge at Michael Waltrip Racing”s fabrication shop (19340 Liverpool Parkway, Cornelius, NC 28031) on December 9th and 10th. SPEED is looking for four NASCAR fans to travel to 13 races from Daytona to Charlotte. The four participants will compete for a prize package, which includes a 2007 Toyota Tundra and an offer to join the SPEED Road Tour crew for the remainder of the season.(MWR PR)(12-4-2006)
Jeff Gordon testing Daytona Prototype at Homestead: Jeff Gordon and Sam Hornish, Jr. will join over 25 Rolex Sports Car Series teams to participate in the Rolex Sports Car Series test at Homestead-Miami Speedway, December 5th and 6th from 9:00am to 12:00pm/et and 1:30 to 4:30pm/et. Gordon will return this time to battle the Speedway’s 11-turn road course in a Daytona Prototype – a car that he has never driven before. He is scheduled to share the #10 SunTrust Pontiac Riley with 2005 Rolex Series Daytona Prototype co-champions Max Angelelli and Wayne Taylor. Hornish will also be driving a Daytona Prototype for the very first time next week. He will share the #60 Flight Options/Net App Lexus Riley with his Penske Racing IndyCar teammate Helio Castroneves, South Florida resident Oswaldo Negri, and Mark Patterson. Fans are welcome to attend the free Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series test, December 5-6 to catch Gordon, Hornish and other favorite drivers in action. Those who plan to attend should check in at the first-floor lobby in the Homestead-Miami Speedway administration building, and then take the elevator to the Speedway Club on the fourth floor. The Rolex Sports Car Series Linder-Industrial Komatsu Grand Prix of Miami and the XM Satellite Radio Indy 300 will return to Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 24, 2007 along with concerts, displays, food, and more. To purchase tickets or for more information please visit www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com or call (866) – 409-RACE.(HMS PR), others scheduled to test include: Scott Pruett, Boris Said, Paul Tracy, David Donohue and J.C. France.(12-4-2006)
Cope back in the #74 in 2007: Derrike Cope, #74-McGlynn Racing and Sundance Vacations will now begin looking at their options to further the team’s productivity for next year. Cope adds, “I want to thank all of the crew for their hard work and dedication. They are all giving their time each week voluntarily, with the exception of [a few]. We accomplished a great deal more than people expected us to, although the latter portion of the year was a bit disappointing. For such a small team I personally am pleased with what we were able to make happen [in 2006].” The 2007 race season will bring along another year of hope for McGlynn Racing and Sundance Vacations. Derrike Cope concludes, “I am already looking forward to the start of the 2007 NASCAR season!”(PRweb.com)(12-4-2006)
HANS Device wins Award: Bob Hubbard and Jim Downing, founders of HANS Performance Products, manufacturers of the internationally award winning HANS Device, are the recipients of the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association”s (AARWBA) inaugural Auto Racing Safety and Humanitarian Service Award. The award will be presented at the AARWBA”s 37th All America Team Banquet in January, where Jack Roush will be giving the keynote address. The AARWBA committee, comprised of professional motor sports journalists and photographers, were given a list of organizations and people who met certain criteria for the award. Part of the criteria required acts of kindness of heroic proportion without regard to the consequences. Details and information about HANS Performance Products are available on the company”s website http://www.hansdevice.com or by calling 1-888-HANS-999 or 770-457-1046.(HANS PR) Sam Hornish Jr. has confirmed he will attend the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association”s 37th annual All-America Team dinner, Saturday, January 13, at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Indianapolis. With triple Champ Car series titlist Sebastien Bourdais also scheduled to attend, the AARWBA celebration will mark a rare joint appearance by the champions of both major U.S. open-wheel tours.(12-3-2006)
Shepherd Awarded by Nintendo:#89-Morgan Shepherd is one of 100 people across America who have been honored by game-maker Nintendo for their ageless endeavors, the company announced December 1. Amber McCollom, senior manager of public relations for Nintendo, said as part of his recognition as a 2006 Nintendo Ageless American, the 65-year-old Shepherd will be presented with a Nintendo DS player and Brain Age software to help allow him to “keep his mental muscle flexed.” “Your devotion to challenging the limits of what one can accomplish is remarkable,” McCollom said of Shepherd. “Your unbounded enthusiasm sets such a positive example for all ages.” Shepherd will celebrate his 40th year in stock car racing during the 2007 season, beginning in February at the historic Daytona 500. Shepherd will again pilot the #89 Racing With Jesus Dodge Charger for Faith Motorsports in 2007.(Faith Motorsports PR)(12-3-2006)
Sauter moving back up to Cup, with Haas CNC: Johnny Sauter is returning to the Nextel Cup Series, and will drive the #70 Chevy for Haas CNC Racing in 2007. Jeff Green, who finished 28th in the driver standings, will continue to drive the #66 for Haas CNC.(NASCAR.com)
AND been told that Bootie Barker will be crew chief for the #70 Haas CNC car [moving up with Sauter from the Busch Series] and Derick Jennings will be car chief moving from the #66 car.(12-2-2006)
added two more 2007 schemes: #24 DuPont and #00 Burger King to the Paint Schemes Gallery and 2007 Cup Schemes page
http://www.jayski.com/schemes/paintschemes.htm
http://www.jayski.com/schemes/2007cup.htm
New crew chief named for Newman? hearing Mike Nelson, who crew chiefed #12 Ryan Newman for the final two 2006 Nextel Cup races, was named crew chief for the Penske #12 team this week.(12-1-2006)
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BRAZIER DQed, ROGERS DECLARED SNOWBALL CHAMP
Top Two Finishers DQed In Post-Race Tech
Johnny Brazier crossed the line first in the 39th Annual Snowball Derby. He took all the photos on the front-stretch. He got all the accolades and the fans thought they saw the real winner celebrate.
However, a few hours later, Brazier and the second-place finisher of Bobby Gill found themselves disqualified following post-race tech inspection. Brazier’s weight issues ended up giving the win and the $20,000 top prize to third-place finisher Clay Rogers. Speed51.com will have a lot more on this story in the coming days.
http://www.speed51.com/2006stories/snowball/snowflake_100.html
Snowball Derby unofficial results
http://www.speed51.com/2006stories/snowball/snowball_unofficial.html
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Courtesy of Stock Car Gazette subscriber Kent D. – thanks!
“SMOKE SIGNALS STRONG PRESENCE IN SIRIUS DEBUT” SportingNews.com – USA
Whatever you might think or feel about Tony Stewart, the fact remains that he can back up anything he says, on and off the race track, and he’s not afraid to …
http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/texasadlerfan/48620
NASCAR Goes to College: Jimmy Spencer Visits Appalachian State …
Jimmy Spencer, television auto racing analyst and former NASCAR Cup driver, visited Appalachian State University recently to film a segment for NASCAR …
http://snipurl.com/1406n-stockc
Rookie’s time for R&R
Richmond Times Dispatch – Richmond,VA,USA … modern era (since 1972).
That beat Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Tony Stewart’s fourth-place finish in 1999. He won twice, captured …
http://snipurl.com/1406p-stockc
Earnhardt Five Years On
Motorsport.com – Canada
… Being a bit pushy was part of the job if you were a reporter in search of a story in the NASCAR garages, but I had no expectation it would one day lead to …
http://www.motorsport.com/magazine/feature.asp?C=Mirrors&D=2006-12-02
(Kent says, “It is probably the most thoughtful piece I’ve seen written about the man.”)
Race like a NASCAR driver at new IMAX film PensacolaNewsJournal.com – FL
Want to know what it’s like to drive a NASCAR race? Then head to the
Naval Aviation Memorial IMAX Theatre, where the latest showcase …
http://snipurl.com/1406r-stockc
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NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champions Week – Day 5
* Champion Jimmie Johnson to Collect $6,785,982 in Point Fund Awards
* Top 10 Drivers to Share over $22 Million at Year’s End
* Jeff Gordon Surpasses $82 Million in Career Winnings
NEW YORK (Dec. 1, 2006) — NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series teams and drivers have …
http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=239614
Distinguished Neurosurgeon Receives Top Industry Award For Career Service
NEW YORK (Dec. 1, 2006) — As a physician, North Carolina neurosurgeon Dr. Jerry Petty ranks among the top of his field.
He also ranks highly in the minds of many NASCAR drivers, officials and …
http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=239615
MICHAEL WALTRIP RACING AND WALTRIP RACEWORLD ON TRACK
CORNELIUS, N.C. (December 1, 2006) — Michael Waltrip has a huge undertaking with Michael Waltrip Racing and Waltrip Raceworld (formerly called Waltrip Racing World), but seated comfortably on a blue sofa at …
http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=239603
OVER 800 RUNNERS PARTICIPATED IN THE INNAUGURAL VICTORY JUNCTION RUN, HALF MARATHON AND 4.5K
RANDLEMAN, NC — The Victory Junction Gang Camp teamed up with John “The Penguin” Bingham, Runners World columnist and Founder of John Bingham Racing, for the inaugural Victory Junction Run, half marathon and 4.5k …
http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=239661
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Courtesy of Scene Daily
http://www.scenedaily.com
Top 30: Joe Nemechek, 27th
http://www.scenedaily.com/ct/c/22559778
Top 30: Dave Blaney, 26th
http://www.scenedaily.com/ct/c/22559777
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Courtesy of That’s Racin’
http://www.thatsracin.com
IN MY OPINION
Mohr or less, a slight improvement
NASCAR deserves credit for finally figuring out a way to cut the Nextel Cup awards banquet to less than a four-hour
http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/16149715.htm
Slideshow: Friday’s NASCAR awards banquet
http://snipurl.com/1406r-stockc
AWARDS BANQUET:
http://snipurl.com/1406x-stockc
Johnson’s wife is real winner here
http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/16137480.htm
Johnson finally takes center stage for banquet
http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/16137505.htm
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Courtesy of BGNRacing.Com
http://www.bgnracing.com
Waiting Game Still On For Keller
Jason Keller says he’s still waiting for word on his status with Brewco Motorsports and what could be with the team for the upcoming 2007 season. The team currently has a full-time opening in the No. 27 Ford and an opening in the second team car, which would be on a part-time basis.
“I wish I knew exactly,” Keller says of his driving future. “Hopefully, I’ll fit into someone’s equation.”
Read More – http://www.bgnracing.com/modules.php?name=Features&op=view&rid=317
NASCAR Busch Series team owner, Jeff Spraker, has announced an alliance with Austrian handgun manufacturer GLOCK, Inc. for the 2007 season. His Spraker Racing Enterprises operation , based in Mooresville, NC, will field cars for Michelle Theriault in both the ARCA and Busch East Series. Theriault, of Bristol, CT , has a strong short-track background and is looking to further develop her skills with Spraker, who is a veteran NASCAR competitor. Spraker has been a NASCAR Owner/driver for over 25 years, and has prepared Busch Series cars for Scott Riggs, Mike Bliss, Ron Hornaday, and PJ Jones. (SR PR) (12-02-06)
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Courtesy of Jayski
http://www.jayski.com
RCR and McCreadie reach deal? UPDATE: According to sources, both at RCR and locally, the Watertown, NY native Tim McCreadie has reached a deal with Richard Childress Racing to drive in the Winston West West Series in 2007. “Tim will be competing in the Winston West Series next year, for RCR’s Driver Development Program,” a source at RCR’s PR Dept. has stated.”The plan right now is for Tim to participate in all 14 West Series events for next season. If all goes well and we have no reason to think it won’t, Tim will move up to either the Busch or Craftsman Truck Series in 2008. Tim is a very talented driver and we at RCR are very excited about him coming on board and helping RCR get back to the top.” The deal will allow “T Mac” to drive in select WoO Late Model and Modified Series events on the DIRT circuit.(localtrax.com)(11-30-2006)
UPDATE: “Nothing is official yet, I haven’t signed any contracts, but right now it appears it’s heading that way for me,” said McCreadie, 32, who has been testing a Busch Series car the past two days. “Richard Childress has been very good to me with this deal because, as a former driver himself, he understands what I’m trying to do,” McCreadie said. “Any contracts, however, won’t be ready for a few more weeks.”(Syracuse Post-Dispatch)(12-3-2006)
Sherman to Drive for McGill in 2007: NASCAR driver, Brent Sherman, and McGill Motorsports have set high goals for the 2007 Busch season. As one of the few remaining, non-Cup affiliated teams, the #36 will run the full 35-race schedule.(McGillMotorsports.com)(12-3-2006)
Atwood Waiting on Decision by Brewco: UPDATE 2: Casey Atwood is waiting for word from Brewco Motorsports about his racing future. Atwood ran some Busch Series races for his former team at the end of this season and hopes for a full-time ride next year. Team owner Clarence Brewer said he will evaluate the situation — including what sponsorships are available — and make a decision about Atwood “as soon as possible.”(Tennessean.com)(11-22-2006)
UPDATE: No decision has been reached by Brewco Motorsports about the future of Nashville’s Casey Atwood with the Busch Series team. Team owner Clarence Brewer said he is exploring all options and is not sure when a decision will be made.(Tennessean.com)(11-29-2006)
UPDATE 2: Jason Keller says he’s still waiting for word on his status with Brewco Motorsports and what could be with the team for the upcoming 2007 season. Brewco currently has a full-time opening in the #27 Ford and an opening in the #66, which would be on a part-time basis. Casey Atwood replaced David Green in the #27 in September and is also up for the full-time opening.(BGNRacing.com)(12-1-2006)
Brad Coleman signed a contract to drive for Joe Gibbs Racing Thursday at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. The 18-year-old will drive in 17 of the 35 NASCAR Busch Series races during the 2007 season, sharing the #18 Chevy with Tony Stewart and Aric Almirola.(RacingOne.com)(12-1-2006)
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Kerry Earnhardt and ThorSport Racing have announced that they will part ways. Earnhardt drove the #13 Chevy entry for ThorSport Racing throughout the 2006 Truck Series season, and is looking for other opportunities to further his racing career.(truckseries.com)(12-3-2006)
Richardson Racing closed? Hearing that Robert Richardson Racing (#1 Chevy) has released all employees and everything is up for sale.(12-1-2006)
2007 Silly Season Team/Driver Chart: – http://www.jayski.com/cts/2007cts.htm
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Courtesy of TruckSeries.Com
http://www.truckseries.com
Earnhardt, No. 13 ThorSport Team Part Ways
Kerry Earnhardt and ThorSport Racing have announced that they will part ways after the 2006 season. Earnhardt drove the No. 13 Chevrolet Silverado entry for ThorSport Racing throughout the 2006 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season. “I want to thank ThorSport Racing for the opportunity they’ve given me to drive the No. 13 Silverado in the Craftsman Truck Series this year,” Earnhardt said. “I have truly enjoyed getting to know all the team members from ThorSport Racing. We had a young and aggressive group of rookies on the #13 team this year, including myself that accomplished many of the goals we set out at the beginning of the year. I have enjoyed racing full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series this past year and know that I’m a better racer because of it. The competition is really tough in the Truck Series and I’ve had a lot of fun learning the ropes and being a full-time competitor. The No. 13 team and I had some really good races during the season that proved that we could be a strong team, although we had some really bad luck during a number of races which didn’t help us get the finishes we deserved.”
http://www.truckseries.com/cgi-script/NCTS_06/articles/000093/009330.htm
Reutimann & Starr Supporting Hopkins Family Truckers 200
12-03-2006 | TruckSeries.com Report
Reutimann & Starr Autograph Session on Saturday, December 9th, 2006 Starts at 5:30 pm ET – Meet NASCAR Drivers: David Reutimann & David Starr during an Autograph Session on Saturday Night, the 9th of December from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm ET. Drivers will take part in pre-race ceremonies
http://www.truckseries.com/cgi-script/NCTS_06/articles/000093/009326.htm
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Courtesy of ARCA
http://www.arcaracing.com
Daytona Open Test Bulletin
If you’re planning on participating in the ARCA RE/MAX Series open test at Daytona Int’l Speedway Dec. 15, 16 & 17, please contact Joe Wells at ARCA (734) 847-6726 ASAP.
RCA Hosts Hardcore Motorsports Safety Seminar
SFI Explained At Annual Toledo Speedway Gathering…
TOLEDO, OH (12-2-06)– Officials from ARCA hosted racers, track officials and industry vendors for the 5th annual Hardcore Motorsports ARCA Safety Seminar on Saturday, December 2, at the Toledo Speedway Bar and Grill Meeting Room, adjacent to Toledo Speedway.
Carl Olson, Motorsports Manager for The SFI Foundation, served as Keynote Speaker for the off-season seminar, and explained the purpose and role SFI plays in motorsports safety.
Read more… – http://arcaracing.cmagic.com/content/view/4152/2/
Toledo Storm Racing Night To Feature ARCA Racecars
read more – http://arcaracing.cmagic.com/content/view/4151/2/
Haas CNC Racing Signs Blake Bjorklund
read more – http://arcaracing.cmagic.com/content/view/4143/2/
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Insider Racing News
http://insiderracingnews.com/RF/120206.html
This Week In NASCAR: Awards To (just about) Everyone
by Ron Felix
Insider Racing News
http://insiderracingnews.com/KR/120306.html
Inside The Sirius Satellite Radio Studio, Tony Stewart’s First Broadcast
by Kim Roberson
Insider Racing News
http://insiderracingnews.com/BW/120406.html
Will Toyota’s Entry Change NASCAR?
by Brian Watkins
Quote of the Week Contest – Banquet Style
by Bill Graham
http://www.racejournalonline.com/index.cfm?Pagename=column&id=194
From California to Shanghai – It’s the Egg Roll 500
by Guest Contributor: L.J. Stivers
http://www.racejournalonline.com/index.cfm?Pagename=column&id=192
NASCAR Making the Grade
Rubber Chicken and Champagne Edition
By Dennis Michelsen – Every week we take a look at the NASCAR action and hand out letter grades for each of the events. You can join in the fun too by sending in your own grades! / Pace Laps – Can’t NASCAR find musical entertainment that really knows the sport? On the pre-Banquet show Jewel was asked if she was a NASCAR fan and said, “My boyfriend is in bull riding and that’s how I got into NASCAR.” Huh?
MORE – http://www.stockcarpitpass.com/inside20061206.html
NASCAR News Rewind
Move Banquet to Waffle House Edition
By Dennis Michelsen – Every week so much happens in the world of NASCAR. As a public service we will attempt to wrap up the three biggest stories of the week in one easy to follow story every week. Just because we can’t resist being wise guys we will also present our take on the news!..
MORE – http://www.stockcarpitpass.com/inside20061201.html
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