Well, there’s racing in Richmond and Rockingham (again, finally!) this weekend. The Sprint Cup and Nationwide guys are in Richmond and the ARCA RE/MAX series is racing at the Rock… check out all the latest stock car racing news right here in the Stock Car Gazette.
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Bobby Labonte Celebrity Golf Classic a Continued Success - Over $100,000 Raised for Bobby Labonte Foundation: NASCAR champion Bobby Labonte and wife Donna hosted the fifth annual Bobby Labonte Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic on Tuesday, April 29 with over 100 participants taking part at the Ballantyne Resort Golf Course. The Golf Classic was preceded the night before by a dinner, silent and live auctions and a concert by country music artist Eric Church at the Ballantyne Resort Lodge. The activities ended with an awards luncheon Tuesday afternoon. All proceeds raised for the Bobby Labonte Foundation during the two days benefitted charities including the Victory Junction Gang Camp. The event was made successful by many of its sponsors including Coca-Cola, Dale Jarrett Foundation, Dollar General, Dunes Investments, Elite Displays, General Mills, NASCAR Foundation, Sprint, State Line Scrap Metal and Time Warner Cable. In addition, national celebrities including NASCAR legend Richard Petty, NASCAR star Brian Vickers, NFL star Terry Cousins, NBA star Brevin Knight and country music artists Eric Church and Trent Tomlinson donated their time and talents to make the dinner and tournament a success. “Donna and I can’t thank everyone who made the Golf Classic a success enough,” said Labonte. “We’re truly grateful to everyone who continues to make this event bigger each year. We know the bigger and better we can make the event, the more benefit to the charities. Our hope is to continue to grow this event. We have a special thanks to all the celebrities who took time out of there busy schedules to come and be a part of the activities. We’re already planning for 2009 and look forward to another five years of growing our relationships to help others.” Over $100,000 was raised for the Bobby Labonte Foundation through the tournament and auctions. One of the highlights of the auction included Ms. Lynda Petty, the wife of Richard, who bid on an autographed Brett Favre Jersey. The item was won by Ms. Petty who will place the jersey in the Richard Petty Museum. The Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre have been favorites of the entire Petty family throughout the years. About The Bobby Labonte Foundation: The Bobby Labonte Foundation is a non-profit organization that was formed by Bobby Labonte in 2003. This organization is dedicated to providing aid for a variety of charities throughout North Carolina. In addition, Bobby has a great love for children and focuses on philanthropies that cater to children with special needs. - Breaking Limits Marketing, PRess Release
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Lowe’s Motorspeedway president Humpy Wheeler says the working man who is NASCAR’s bedrock fan is being affected by oil prices. About half the fans for the …
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NASCAR drivers to motorists: Don’t text and drive
By Matt Humphrey
(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 01, 2008–Today, Nationwide Insurance teamed up with NASCAR drivers Clint Bowyer and Landon Cassill, DRIVE SMART Virginia, the Virginia State Police, Henrico County School officials and the Richmond International …
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Auto Skills Competition
Some of the nation’s best young automotive technicians will vie for the chance to spend a week with Roush Fenway Racing and learn about the workings of a NASCAR team. Winners of the 59th annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition in June will observe Sprint Cup driver David Ragan and his team at Roush’s headquarters in Concord, N.C., then fly with the team to the Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway on the weekend of July 12.
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added #18 Red, White & Blue M&M’s, #12 Avis, #12 Kodak/The Mummy; Plus from Talladega in April: #70 Hunt Brothers Pizza, #84 Red Bull Silver, #40 Tums Quik, #41 Polaroid and #45 PVA/Marathon/Wells Fargo schemes to the Paint Scheme Gallery.(4-2-2008) www.jayski.com/schemes/paintschemes.htm
Nationwide TV Coverage Change: Friday night’s ESPN production of the NASCAR Nationwide Series race from Richmond International Raceway has been moved to ESPN Classic and also will be simulcast on ESPN360.com and SPEED. The telecast begins at 7pm/et with NASCAR Countdown. The change was made to accommodate NBA playoff game six between Washington and Cleveland. Additionally, for fans without ESPN Classic, a special encore presentation of the race from start to finish will air that evening following the NBA game beginning at approximately 9:30pm on ESPN2.(ESPN)(5-1-2008) Comment here
What is up with Jerry Nadeau? Pictures, posters and other keepsakes adorn a wall in Jerry Nadeau’s office. Helmets, diecast cars and T-shirts sit on shelves, untouched except by dust. Among this montage of memories, two framed items stand out. One is a photo of Nadeau’s car beside runner-up Dale Earnhardt’s black #3 moments after Nadeau had won the 2000 season finale at Atlanta. Earnhardt’s left hand juts out of his car, his index finger saluting Nadeau on his first and only NASCAR Winston Cup victory. “That is the ultimate picture,” Nadeau says with a widening grin. A head injury suffered five years ago today in a crash at Richmond International Raceway turned Nadeau’s ultra-focused life into tumult. Racing defined Nadeau, and even today, he still struggles to accept that he’ll never compete in NASCAR’s top series again. See full story Roanoke Times by Dustin Long on my Article Links page.(5-2-2008) www.jayski.com/pages/stories.htm#nadeau
Testing Sessions Set for NASCAR at LMS: Testing sessions for NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series teams have been scheduled at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in preparation for the track’s calendar of May races, including the May 17 Sprint All-Star Race and the May 25 Coca-Cola 600. Each division will participate in a two-day testing session with a third day reserved in case of rain.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series May 5-6; May 7 Rain Date
7:00 a.m. Garage Opens
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. On-Track Testing
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. On-Track Testing
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Dinner Break
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. On-Track Testing
9:30 p.m. Garage Closes
During each testing session, Lowe’s Motor Speedway’s frontstretch grandstand will be open free of charge and fans should enter through Gate 5A, located next to the main ticket office.(LMS)(5-2-2008)
Kennametal Back Onboard the #40: Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announced in late March an expansion of its current partnership with Kennametal to include primary sponsorship for multiple NSCS races this 2008 season. Kennametal made its primary sponsorship debut at Martinsville Speedway earlier this year and is going for its second run this weekend at RIR on the #40, to be driven by Ken Schrader. Kennametal, a longtime CGRFS partner, supplies tooling and machining technology to the team’s Charlotte and Indianapolis-based racing shops. In addition, Kennametal provides the team’s engineers and machinists with a myriad of opportunities to further refine their skills in order to gain optimum performance through Kennametal’s internal university program.(CGRFS) See images of the scheme on my #40 Team Schemes page.(5-2-2008) www.jayski.com/schemes/2008/40cup.htm
Richmond Goodyear Tire Notes: This is the same exact combination of left- and right-side tires that Goodyear brought for Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series teams to run at Phoenix three weeks ago . . . Nationwide teams also tested this set-up during an open test here in March . . . this is the first time teams have raced on this tire set-up at Richmond . . . in addition to Richmond and Phoenix, other NASCAR tracks at which this exact combination is scheduled to be run are New Hampshire, Milwaukee and Memphis . . . as on most NASCAR ovals one mile or less in length, teams will not run inner liners in their tires at Richmond. The estimated pit window is every 95-100 laps, based on fuel mileage.(Goodyear PR) See the full report, codes, pressures and more, see my Richmond Race Info page.(5-2-2008) www.jayski.com/next/2008/10rir2008.htm#goodyear
Jim France Named Recipient of Pocono Raceway’s Bill France Award of Excellence: James C. (Jim) France, vice chairman/executive vice president of NASCAR and chairman/CEO of International Speedway Corporation (ISC) has been named the 2008 recipient of Pocono Raceway’s Bill France Award of Excellence. The Pocono Raceway Bill France Award of Excellence has been presented annually to the person, corporation or organization that has made outstanding contributions to the sport of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Racing. This prestigious award, first presented in 1977, is dedicated to the inspiration of William H.G. France, founder of NASCAR. Jim France is the son the late William H.G. (”Big Bill”) France and, brother of former president and chairman/CEO of NASCAR, the late William C. (”Bill Jr.”) France. He grew up in the early years of stock car racing, living and learning every aspect of the sport from his own experiences, and from his father and brother. Jim joined ISC in 1959 working in all phases of operations. He was elected to the ISC board in 1970 and has served as the company’s secretary, assistant treasurer, vice president, chief operating officer and executive vice president before being named the company’s president and chief operating officer in 1987.He was also named to the NASCAR Board of Directors in November 2000. The Pocono Raceway Bill France Award of Excellence, a beautifully sculptured and highly polished piece of anthracite coal mined in Pennsylvania, will be presented to Jim France at an award ceremony on Saturday, June 7, 2008. This ceremony is part of the festivities leading up to the June 8, 2008 Pocono 500 Sprint Cup Series event at Pocono Raceway.(Pocono Raceway), Jim France joins the prestigious list of Pocono Raceway’s Bill France Award of Excellence winners listed on my Awards page.(5-2-2008) www.jayski.com/pages/awards.htm
Red, White & Blue M&M’s at Indy: #18-Kyle Busch is scheduled to run a special Red, White, and Blue Summer Fun M&M’s car in the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 27, 2008. See the image on my #18 Team Schemes page.(5-2-2008) www.jayski.com/schemes/2008/18cup.htm
Newman and the Mummy team up at Chicago: #12-Ryan Newman is scheduled to race aspecial paint-schemed car during the LifeLock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 12th. Kodak and Universal Pictures have teamed up and will run the special movie scheme: The Mummy - Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. See the image on my #12 Team Schemes page.(5-2-2008) www.jayski.com/schemes/2008/12cup.htm
Avis scheme for Newman at Pocono: #12-Ryan Newman is scheduled to be driving a special paint scheme in the Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway August 3rd. This special red and white paint scheme features the AVIS logo on the hood, as well as the rear quarter panel. See the image on my #12 Team Schemes page.(5-2-2008) www.jayski.com/schemes/2008/12cup.htm
Final Talladega TV Ratings up: NASCAR on Fox got back on track last weekend with a strong 5.7/13 (9.0 million viewers) for Sprint Cup racing from Talladega. That’s a +6% gain over last year’s 5.4/14 and it marks the first time in a month that a FOX NASCAR race has enjoyed year-to-year ratings growth (only one race in the last month was actually down, two others were flat year-to-year). Sunday’s 5.7/13 also made the Talladega race the weekend’s highest-rated sports programming. For the season-to-date, NASCAR On FOX is now averaging a 6.3/13 (10.5 mill.), a +3% gain over last year’s 6.1/13 (10.2 mill.). Sunday’s Talladega coverage kicked off with an expanded pre-race show that posted a 3.0/8 (4.5 mill.) from 1pm until the 2:22pm/et green flag. The expanded pre-race show earned the same rating as last year’s 53 minute pre-race show.(FoxPR), see more about the TV Ratings on my 2008 TV Ratings page.(5-1-2008) www.jayski.com/pages/tvratings2008.htm
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IT’S HEART, NOT JUST TOOL
When Joe Gibbs Racing signed with Toyota in 2007 for the 2008 season it surprised many and left more than a few wondering why the team — having placed three NASCAR Sprint Cup championship trophies on its mantle over 16 seasons - would join such a “loser.” After all, starting …
www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=287594
*Kyle Busch Seeks “Series Circuit” At Richmond
*Hamlin A Definite Favorite At His Favorite Track
*Dale Earnhardt Jr. Seeks To End 71-Race Win Drought
*Richmond A Fixture In 60 Years of NASCAR Racing
*There He Goes: Kyle Busch On A Victory Roll …
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Sadler’s Autism Awareness Helmet Online Auction Begins Thurs, May 1 and ends May 19
EMPORIA, Va. — For the month of April, Elliott Sadler has worn a specially-designed Autism Awareness helmet at every track. Now, that very same helmet will belong to whoever wants it most.
A day after celebrating his 33rd birthday, Sadler placed the helmet up for auction on www.sadlerfoundation.org on Thursday, May 1 where bidding will remain open until May 19.
To raise funds and awareness, Sadler had the helmet designed with the colorful, jigsaw Autism puzzle pieces. During the Texas, Phoenix and Talladega races in April, the driver of the No. 19 Dodge wore the colorful concoction in competition. It was donated by Impact Racing and designed by Ryan Young of Indocil Art.
The awareness and auction are more than just the NASCAR driver being charitable – it’s personal.
“Helping to create awareness for autism is an extremely important cause for me,” Elliott Sadler said. “It hits really close to home because my niece, Halie, is autistic. The great Autism related charities we’ve worked with over the years offer many different programs and opportunities to help not only those suffering from this developmental disability, but also their families.
“It is a cause that I’ll do all I can to help raise money and awareness.
“We’re not just trying to raise money for the Hermie and Elliott Sadler Charitable Foundation, we’re looking to educate people and raise more awareness about Autism.”
Once the auction concludes on May 19th, the winner bidder will receive the autographed helmet and a Certificate of Authenticity from Elliott Sadler on Elliott Sadler Enterprises letterhead.
Bid now, bid big - and help Autism.
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Jim Beam Campaigns for Robby Gordon
Deerfield, Ill, May 1, 2008 - Jim Beam®, proud sponsor of Robby Gordon, driver of the NASCAR Sprint™ Cup Series No. 7 Jim Beam Dodge, is standing behind their driver and is encouraging fans to vote Gordon into the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race event on May 17 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
The grassroots campaign will kick-off Richmond race weekend with an email to all Jim Beam Brotherhood of Bourbon members encouraging them to “Vote for Robby.” Jim Beam will place web-banners on nascar.com and will distribute custom-designed “Vote for Robby” shirts and stickers to fans at race events leading up to the All-Star event. In addition, Jim Beam has provided a link on their website (www.jimbeam.com) to the voting page on www.nascar.com. After registering, fans can select Robby Gordon as the driver they would like to vote into the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race.
“Robby has shown that he has the stuff inside – the competitive spirit – that race fans relate to and respect,” said Brian Gallagher, Motorsports Marketing Manager, Jim Beam. “His perseverance to succeed as a single car team in a highly competitive environment dominated by multi-car operations represents the true character and grit found in the drivers who can be traced back to NASCAR’s beginnings. Enlisting fans to vote Robby into the Sprint All-Star Race is something we look forward to supporting and celebrating.”
Gordon has been tremendously appreciative of the support from Jim Beam and the fans.
“Earlier this year, Jim Beam and the fans stood behind me with the ‘Rally for Robby’ campaign following the Daytona 500 penalty,” said Gordon, “and now they are showing their support once again!”
“It’s great to be associated with such an enthusiastic sponsor. We’ve worked really hard to be competitive this season, so if the Jim Beam Racing team gets voted in by the fans, it would be very exciting for both the team and myself.”
The NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race event showcases race winners from the previous and current NASCAR Sprint Cup Series seasons, plus the winner and runner-up of the Sprint Showdown. A final spot is given to the winner of the Sprint Fan Vote, providing the driver finishes on the lead lap of the Sprint Showdown.
Voting begins April 17 and closes at 7 p.m. EDT May 17. Race fans may vote multiple times. This year, votes placed on Sprint phones will count twice. The winner will be announced at the conclusion of the Sprint Showdown.
Voting is available through the following channels:
On Sprint phones text “NASCAR” to 7777 and follow the received directions (standard text messaging and data rates apply)
At participating Sprint stores
Trackside at the Sprint Experience
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Vote Bill Elliott into the All-Star Race!
Click here to register and vote Bill Elliott into the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star Race at nascar.com.
Harrisburg, NC. (May 1, 2008) - Wood Brothers Racing and Bill Elliott are running a campaign in an effort to vote Bill Elliott into the NASCAR All-Star Challenge on May 17th, 2008.
Bill Elliott is scheduled to drive the No. 21 U.S. Air Force Ford Fusion in the Sprint Showdown that precedes the All-Star Challenge. The Sprint Showdown consists of two, twenty-lap races, and the winner and second place finisher advance to the All-Star Challange.
There is one more option to get a starting position in the All Star Challenge, and that is the fan vote. This is why Wood Brothers Racing is asking all fans to ‘Vote For Bill’. The driver who receives the most votes gets a starting position in the All-Star Race. Fans can ‘Vote For Bill’ now by clicking here - registration is required before voting.
Other options for voting include: Texting the word ‘NASCAR’ to 7777 on a Sprint or Nextel phone or by visiting a Sprint store. Each vote by phone is counted as two votes.
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Kevin Harvick Signs with JEGS High-Performance Auto Parts
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (May 1, 2008) — Kevin Harvick has signed to promote high-performance auto parts giant JEGS.com and their Mail Order parts business. Harvick will feature the JEGS.com logo on the helmets he uses in the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series. The Coughlin family, owners of JEGS for more than 45 years, is a multi-generational success story in NHRA drag racing and is now venturing into NASCAR sponsorship.
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Richmond Nationwide race bumped from ESPN on Friday
Friday night’s ESPN production of the NASCAR Nationwide Series race from Richmond International Raceway has been moved to ESPN Classic and also will be simulcast on ESPN360.com and SPEED. The telecast begins at 7 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown. The change was made to accommodate NBA playoff game six between Washington and Cleveland. Additionally, for fans [...]
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Nationwide Series Live in Prime Time from Richmond: UPDATE 2: Moved to ESPN Classic & Speed: NASCAR drivers and fans consider Richmond International Raceway one of the most competitive tracks in the sport, and racing on the .750-mile track takes on even more excitement at night under the lights. ESPN2 will have a live, prime-time telecast as the Nationwide Series races at Richmond Friday night, May 2, beginning at 7 p.m. with NASCAR Countdown. The telecast also will air in high definition on ESPN2 HD. Marty Reid will be the lead announcer for ESPN2’s coverage, joined in the booth for analysis by Rusty Wallace and Andy Petree. Dave Burns, Jamie Little, Mike Massaro and Shannon Spake 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 Wallace and Brad Daugherty in the ESPN pit studio.(ESPN PR)(4-28-2008)
UPDATE: Friday night’s ESPN production of the Nationwide Series race from Richmond has been moved to ESPN Classic and also will be simulcast on ESPN360.com and SPEED. The telecast begins at 7 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown. The change was made to accommodate NBA playoff game six between Washington and Cleveland. Additionally, for fans without ESPN Classic, a special encore presentation of the race from start to finish will air that evening following the NBA game beginning at approximately 9:30 p.m. on ESPN2.(EPSN PR)(5-1-2008)
UPDATE 2: Here is the revised broadcast plan for the race:
* The live telecast of the race in its originally scheduled time slot (7–10:00 p.m. ET) will air simultaneously on both SPEED and ESPN Classic.
* ESPN2 will join the race live immediately following the Cavaliers – Wizards game and will also re-air the race in its entirety immediately following the conclusion of the race broadcast.
* Both NASCAR.com and ESPN.com will stream the race live.
* ESPN and SPEED will begin on-air promotion today (Thursday, May 1).
* SPEED’s live coverage from Richmond begins at 1:00 p.m. ET with NASCAR LIVE and will continue straight through the live broadcast of the race until 10:00 p.m. ET.(NASCAR PR)(5-1-2008)
Peanut Shop of Williamsburg Sponsorsing Rensi at Richmond: Team Rensi Motorsports driver Bobby Hamilton, Jr. hopes to prove false the old racing superstition of peanuts leading to bad luck in a NASCAR race. The #25 Peanut Shop of Williamsburg Ford will take the green flag on Friday night in the Lipton Team 250 at Richmond International Raceway.(Team Rensi PR)(5-1-2008)
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D.J. Kennington-”At MacDonald Motorsports we have a great car ready for the Lipton Tea 250 at Richmond, Virginia. This is expected to be one of the most exciting races of the 2008 season - its a night-time race this Friday on a .75 mile short-track” says D.J. Kennington. He continues, “We were racing in the 5th to 7th position at Talladega, Alabama last week, and had it not been for a blown tire towards the end of the race we were likely to have finished in the top 10. At speeds over 195 MPH even with a restrictor plate, we attracted a great deal of attention. In addition, we finished in the 25th position in the MC2 Energy Drink Dodge at the Corona Mexico 200 at Mexico City and we were one of the faster qualifying cars at Talladega, so things are really turning around for us!”Read more (MacDonald Motorsports) (05-01-08)
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Join NASCAR Nationwide Crew Chief Scott Zipadelli from JTG Racing and a group of his closest friends and family to help raise funds to benefit the Second Annual Outdoors for Life Charity Dinner.100% of the proceeds from this worthwhile cause will be donated to the Catch a Dream Foundation and will help them to provide children with life threatening diseases a once in a lifetime chance to enjoy an adventurous trip hunting or fishing with their families . Sportsmen, Sportswomen, and NASCAR fans unite for this amazing opportunity to touch the lives of children in need. CLICK HERE for more information on how you can participate. (05-01-08)
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Brad Daugherty starting truck team in ‘09? After discussion surrounding the recent announcement of Randy Moss’ possible entry in the Truck Series during ESPN’s NASCAR Now television broadcast on Wednesday night, analyst Brad Daugherty announced he too is going racing in 2009 with his own Craftsman Truck Series team. [No details given.](The Daly Planet)(5-1-2008)
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Kansas: Jennifer Jo Cobb NASCAR Truck Race Recap
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… the splash we made here, along with my teammate Michelle Theriault will open up the eyes of some sponsors, so we can compete in more races this season.”
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NBA/NASCAR Nationwide TV Conflict Present Simulcast Opportunity
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ARCA RE/MAX Series Revives “The Rock” with Parade of Haulers as Rockingham Speedway Revs Up
ROCKINGHAM NC (5-1-08) - The ARCA RE/MAX Series rolled into Rockingham, North Carolina in style Thursday afternoon.
A long single line of team haulers formed a parade into and through the streets of downtown Rockingham, signifying the revival of stock car racing at Rockingham Speedway, the first of its kind since 2004 when the Sprint Cup Series staged its final event at the legendary, high-banked mile oval.
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RaceTalkRadio.com is doing LIVE qualifying coverage for the ARCA race at Rockingham and in addition to SPEED’s coverage of the ARCA race on Sunday, RaceTalkRadio.com will cover the race too.
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Time to answer the bell
London Free Press - Canada
Only a blown tire with just 27 laps left kept him from fifth place at the Alabama track … The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Dodge teams were testing …
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Smoke and Junior Battle for Win at Rockingham North? by Dennis Michelsen
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Humpy Wheeler and Jeff Burton also Install Track Walls and Lunch: When four time Sprint Cup champion had an ugly looking crash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this season he expressed concerns that there were no “SAFER†barriers in place where he hit the wall.
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Junior & Jimmie Look Toward Richmond With Hope, But Things Are Becoming Hopeless For A Few Others: If only some cars could get a break. If only some cars could go just a little faster. If only they were race ready when they dropped the green flag. I mean, if we are still poking fun at Michael Waltrip’s past (and present) problems for a few laughs, the fate of some of those boys currently exiled from the Top 35 in owner’s points might be cause for tears.
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Kyle Busch Superstar: It brought back memories. It seemed like the finish was pre-ordained for some reason. It’s been that way all year. If there has been one dominant driver in this year of 2008, it’s Kyle Busch. He’s won in all the NASCAR series and has been a player when he didn’t win. If there was any driver who got fired and came out smelling like a rose, it’s the little Busch.
www.speedwaymedia.com/Articles/08/050108Fleshman.asp
NASCAR Top Ten Power Rankings: Talladega: Kyle Busch: Busch survived late charges from Juan Montoya, Jeff Gordon, and Denny Hamlin to win at Talladega, crossing the finish under caution as all hell broke loose behind him. After falling a lap down when he missed his pit stall on lap 64, Busch took the lead on lap 184 with help from Gordon, then powered to the finish with an extended push from the #42 Juicy Fruit Dodge of Montoya. Busch then victoriously took a bow atop his M&M’s Joe Gibbs Toyota.
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Courtesy of Race Fan TV
www.racefantv.com
FRIDAY, MAY 2
1:30P-3:30 SPEED NASCAR Sprint Cup FINAL PRACTICE, Crown Royal Presents the Dan Lowry
400, Richmond Intl. Raceway, Richmond, VA, HD, L
4:00P-5:30 SPEED/TSN-AF NASCAR Nationwide Series QUALIFYING, Lipton Tea 250, Richmond Intl. Raceway, Richmond, VA, HD, L
5:30P-7:00 SPEED NASCAR Sprint Cup QUALIFYING, Crown Royal Presents the Dan Lowry 400, Richmond Intl. Raceway, Richmond, VA, HD, L
7:00P-7:30 SPEED/ ESPN-CL/ TSN-AF NASCAR Nationwide Series COUNTDOWN, Lipton Tea 250, Richmond Intl. Raceway, Richmond, VA, HD, L
7:30P-10:00 SPEED/ESPN-CL/TSN-AF NASCAR Nationwide Series Lipton Tea 250, Richmond Intl. Raceway, Richmond, VA, HD, L (expect green at 7:45P)
7:30P RDS NASCAR Nationwide: Lipton Tea 250 de Richmond, L
9:30P approx. espn2 NASCAR Nationwide Series Lipton Tea 250, Richmond Intl. Raceway, Richmond, VA, HD, SDD, R
11:30P-2:00A TSN NASCAR Nationwide Series Lipton Tea 250, Richmond Intl. Raceway, Richmond, VA, SDD, HD, R
SATURDAY, MAY 3
12:00n-3:00P SPEED Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Bosch Engineering 250, Virginia Intl. Raceway. Alton, VA, April 27/08, N
3:00P-3:30 SPEED Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race: Today’s hottest stars from film, television, music and sports attempt to outpace and out-maneuver each other to the checkered flag in Long Beach, CA, Apr 19/08, N
5:00P-7:00 SPEED NASCAR RaceDay, preview of today’s Crown Royal Presents the Dan Lowry 400 at Richmond Intl. Raceway, L
7:00P-11:00 FOX/TSN NASCAR Sprint Cup Crown Royal Presents the Dan Lowry 400, Richmond Intl. Raceway, Richmond, VA, HD, L (expect green at 7:45P)
7:00P-8:00 SPEED IHRA Nitro Jam drag racing Amalie Motor Oil Texas Nationals, San Antonio Raceway, Marion, TX, Part #1, Apr 6/08, N
9:00P-11:00 espn2 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series QUALIFYING, OReilly Midwest Nationals, Gateway Intl. Raceway, Madison, IL (St. Louis, MO), HD, SDD
9:00P-10:00 SPEED AMA Monster Energy Supercross LITES Series, Quest Field, Seattle, WA, Apr 26/08, N
SUNDAY, MAY 4
12:00n-4:00P SPEED ARCA RE/MAX Series Carolina 500, Rockingham Speedway, Rockingham, NC, L
12:00n-1:00P CBS 2008 AMA Monster Energy® Supercross season review, HD, N
4:00P-5:00 SPEED FIM MotoGP World Championship, Pramac Grand Prix of China, Shanghai, China, SDD, N
6:00P-7:00 SPEED AMA Monster Energy Supercross Series, Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, May 3/08, NV, N
7:00P-10:00 espn2 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series ELIMINATIONS, OReilly Midwest Nationals, Gateway Intl. Raceway, Madison, IL (St. Louis, MO), HD, SDD
7:00P-8:00 SPEED SPEED Report, N
8:00P-9:00 SPEED NASCAR Victory Lane, Crown Royal Presents the Dan Lowry 400, Richmond Intl. Raceway, Richmond, May 3/08, HD, N
9:00P-10:00 SPEED Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain, L
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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