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Stock Car Gazette for Wednesday, May 7, 2008 |
And the fur continues to fly on the Kyle Busch/Dale Earnhardt Jr. issue after writer Becky Davidson’s column… 1000 reads and 35 comments (so far). If you haven’t checked it out yet, it’s at www.motorsportsnews.net/archives/1239
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Inside Track Readers’ Choice Award Winners Announced
Canadian road racing star Ron Fellows continues to dominate prestigious awards
TORONTO, ON – After more than two months of voting and the counting of over 5,000 ballots, the winners have been determined for the Sixth Annual Inside Track Readers’ Choice Awards, presented by Castrol. Between January 11 and March 14, Canadian motorsports enthusiasts cast their votes in 12 categories – via a secure, online survey – to determine Canada’s top past, current and future racing stars.
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Earnhardt, Jr and Busch have no hard feelings over Richmond incident
Three security guards walked into the media center with Kyle Busch during Monday’s test session at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, but none was needed. Although fans threw things onto the track at Richmond International Speedway following Saturday night’s late-race incident between Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr. and a few tossed obscenities at Busch later that [...]
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NASCAR’s Waltrip, Mears make nice after Richmond wreck
Michael Waltrip was allowed back on the track Monday, two days after getting his first taste of NASCAR’s harshest penalty. After Casey Mears knocked Waltrip’s car into the wall late in Saturday’s race at Richmond International Raceway, Waltrip retaliated by ramming into the back of Mears’ car and pushing it several hundred yards. NASCAR parked Waltrip for [...]
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Lowes testing interview with Jeff Gordon
JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DUPONT IMPALA SS, met with members of the media during testing at Lowe’s Motor Speedway and discussed testing at Lowe’s, repaving of Darlington Raceway, the progress of the Impala SS, various incidents on Saturday race at Richmond and other topics. CAN YOU TELL US YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THE REPAVING OF DARLINGTON RACEWAY? [...]
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Lowes testing interview with Jimmie Johnson
JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S IMPALA SS, met with members of the media during testing at Lowe’s Motor Speedway and discussed testing at Lowe’s, repaving of Darlington Raceway, the progress of the Impala SS, various incidents on Saturday race at Richmond and other topics. CAN YOU TALK ABOUT HOW THE TEST IS GOING SO FAR AND [...]
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Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Fastest In Tuesday Morning’s Test Session At Lowe’s Motor Speedway - www.catchfence.com/Speeds/NSCSLOWESTEST2AM.html
Brian Vickers Fastest In Tuesday Afternoon’s Test Session At Lowe’s Motor Speedway - www.catchfence.com/Speeds/NSCSLOWESTEST2AFT.html
Respectful Nemechek Ready For Another Darlington Encounter - www.catchfence.com/press/050608r.html
On Sale Now - AMP Energy 500 Event Weekend Tickets: Tickets to the October 3-5 AMP Energy 500 event weekend are on sale now. The AMP Energy 500 event weekend features 1,000 miles of racing at NASCAR’s Most Competitive Track with the ARCA RE/MAX Series 250 on Friday, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Mountain Dew 250 on Saturday and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AMP Energy 500, race number four in the in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, on Sunday. Tickets are available at www.talladegasuperspeedway.com or 1-877-Go2-DEGA. The 2007 AMP Energy 500 event weekend featured thrilling side-by-side finishes in all three races. During the ARCA RE/MAX Series 250, up-and-comer Michael Annett edged veteran driver Frank Kimmel by a mere .042 seconds. While Annett’s win marked the first ever victory for Toyota at the historic track, Kimmel’s second place finish secured his ninth ARCA RE/MAX Series championship. The Mountain Dew 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race featured another Toyota win, with Todd Bodine winning from the pole by a slim .014 seconds. The finish went to the wire with Bodine squeaking past Alabama native Rick Crawford and Johnny Benson for a three-wide finish. The AMP Energy 500 kept fans on the edge of their seats, with Jeff Gordon slipping past Jimmie Johnson at the line by .066 seconds. The race featured a season high 42 lead changes among 22 different drivers. The 2008 season has shown no signs of slowing down, with 52 lead changes among 20 different drivers during the recent Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega. To be here when racing returns October 3-5, call 1-877-Go2-DEGA, (1-877-462-3342). For our hearing impaired guests, please call TDD 1-866-ISC-TRAK (1-866-472-8725). Tickets also are available online at www.talladegasuperspeedway.com, or in person by visiting the Talladega Superspeedway Ticket Office from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. CDT, Monday- Friday. - Talladega Superspeedway, Press Release
The Stars Keep Coming: Jimmie Johnson Foundation Tribute Motorcycle Makes a Pit Stop at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum: The new “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles” exhibit at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum opens June 28, 2008, spotlighting over 100 of the country’s most passionate celebrity moto enthusiasts, their motorcycles and personal memorabilia. Among them is Jimmie Johnson, the two-time reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion, whose Jimmie Johnson Foundation (JJF) has green flagged the inclusion of a special 2008 Star Motorcycles Warrior, customized by 2Xtreem Motorcycle TV and sponsored by Sunoco (www.racegas.com). The motorcycle, which was built as a tribute to the Jimmie Johnson Foundation, will be showcased in the exhibit until August 15, 2008. Following its pit stop at the Museum, the motorcycle will be auctioned off at the Jimmie Johnson Foundation Annual Golf Tournament in San Diego on August 26, 2008. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the San Diego Habitat for Humanity. Visit www.jimmiejohnsonfoundation.org to learn more about the JJF and the organization’s events Two and four-wheeled devotees can tune in to 2Xtreem Motorcycle TV during May to watch the show’s crew build the custom JJF tribute motorcycle. Johnson even stops by 2Xtreem to take the machine for a test ride. Airdates and show times can be found at www.2Xtreem.com. Enthusiasts should also plan a visit to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington, Ohio, for a chance to admire the JJF tribute motorcycle in person, as well as motorcycles and memorabilia from other well-known athletes, musician, actors, artists, builders and industry leaders. The ribbon-cutting for “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles” is Saturday, June 28. Visit www.motorcyclemuseum.org for more information and information on how to join in on opening weekend festivities. - Brandware Public Relations, Press Release
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Gil Martin Wins Crew Chief Award
Gil Martin, crew chief of the No. 07 BB&T Chevrolet driven by Clint Bowyer, has been named the WYPALL Wipers’ “Crew Chief of the Race” in Saturday’s Dan Lowry 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Some say it was being in the right place at the right time, but cautious instruction from Martin is what empowered Bowyer to drive the No. 07 BB&T Chevy to victory in Saturday night’s race. After starting deep in the field, (31st) Bowyer carved his way up to 16th on lap 129 resulting from a successful pit stop by the Martin-led team. Increasing track position and then maintaining that spot was Martin’s main concern, coaching Bowyer to be patient as he steadily made his way to the front. Bowyer eventually took over the lead following a collision between Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kyle Busch with two laps to go and sailed to the victory. In addition to the $1,000 check, the winning crew chief will receive signage to announce the win on their pit box the following week.
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Best Speed Overall by Driver - Lowe’s Motor Speedway Testing
www.jayski.com/stats/testing/testing2008lowes.htm#cumm
Testing at Lowe’s Motor Speedway is over: Sprint Cup testing at Lowe’s Motor Speedway ended Tuesday evening, with 51 cars running laps, the fastest was #26-McMurray at 185.720mph in a Ford followed by the Dodge of #12B-Newman, the Toyota of #84-Allmendinger, #66B-Riggs in a Chevy and the Dodge of #10-Carpentier. There were six minor incidents during the 10 hours of testing. A.J. Allmendinger, Robby Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kurt Busch each brushed the yellow outside SAFER barriers. All five cars received only minor damage and each driver was able to drive back to the garage area. Regan Smith was a double-dipper, making contact with the outside wall twice. He was able to drive into the garage following each fender-bender.(LMS PR)
See all the speeds and notes on my Lowe’s Motor Speedway Testing page.(5-6-2008) www.jayski.com/stats/testing/testing2008lowes.htm
Marlin back in the #40; Franchitti update: Former CGRFS driver Sterling Marlin will drive the #40 Dodge Challenger in this Saturday night’s Sprint Cup race at Darlington Raceway, while its full-time driver Dario Franchitti continues to recover from a race injury he received in the NNS event at Talladega Superspeedway last month (April 26). At this time, Marlin is confirmed to drive for CGRFS at Darlington only. He raced full-time for CGRFS when the team started in 2001 and drove for CGRFS from 2001-2005 tallying 172 starts, four wins, three poles, 24 top-fives, 57 top-10s and led a total of 1,444 laps. Marlin also tested the #40 Monday and Tuesday at Lowe’s Motor Speedway
Franchitti Update: Dario Franchitti, full-time driver of the #40 CGRFS Dodge, will sit out this weekend’s NSCS race at Darlington Raceway. Franchitti was fitted for a carbon fiber brace last week but will take another weekend off to give his ankle more time to heal. His status behind the wheel of the #40 Dodge will continue to be evaluated on a week-to-week basis.
Special Scheme: The #40 Dodge will feature the new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 on its hood this weekend in Darlington, S.C. Powered by a 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 engine that produces 425 horsepower, the Challenger SRT8 is true to its historical roots, but with modern features that customers expect like SIRIUS Satellite radio, UConnect hands-free phone and MyGIG infotainment system featuring a 30 gig hard drive. For more information about the new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8, go to www.dodge.com.(CGRFS)(5-7-2008)
Waltrip to make 700th career start: #55-Michael Waltrip will be competing in his 700th Sprint Cup race when the 11th event of the 2008 Sprint Cup season, the Dodge Challenger 500, gets underway at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, S.C. He is currently tied with Buddy Baker for 13th on the all-time starts list.(MWR)(5-7-2008)
Mears says he is good thru 2009: from a Casey Mears Press Conference Transcript: In the last week or two we’ve had a lot of discussion about Tony Stewart and his contract situation moving forward, and your name has popped up a couple times in different discussions just because of the fact that he’s going to be a free agent and obviously that would be a big coup. How do you feel about your position at Hendrick going forward, and do you think you’re solid in there for the foreseeable future? “No, I feel good. We’re solid for next year and definitely focused on moving forward. Rick has stated that several times, that things are where they’re going to be, and we’re moving forward for next year. We’re just getting started again.”(GM Racing)(5-7-2008)
Armed Forces Unite for Major Military Tribute by NASCAR Drivers: Six Sprint Cup drivers and two Nationwide Series drivers will lead all NASCAR fans in the USO Salute the Troops Memorial Day tribute to the armed forces on Saturday, May 24th, and Sunday, May 25th, at Lowe’s Motor Speedway to kick off a nationwide effort to raise funds for military families worldwide. All will drive specially designed cars supporting branches of the military. Participating drivers include #88-Dale Earnhardt, Jr., #24-Jeff Gordon, #48-Jimmie Johnson, #07-Clint Bowyer, #8-Mark Martin, #21-Jon Wood, Brad Keselowski, Cale Gale and NHRA’s Tony Schumacher. Several of those drivers, including Mark Martin, Jon Wood and Brad Keselowski were at Lowe’s Motor Speedway today for the unveiling of the special cars. Distinguished members of the military kicked off the Salute the Troops tribute in grand style with a military color guard presentation and the presentation of the cars that will run in the CARQUEST Auto Parts 300, Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day and the O’Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals the previous weekend to show their support for America’s armed forces. The USO Salute the Troops program hopes to raise funds for American military families in need through the effort. The NASCAR and NHRA team owners, sponsors, drivers and employees donated the space on their cars to collectively thank the armed forces at the CARQUEST Auto Parts 300, Coca-Cola 600 and O’Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Diecast models and officially licensed merchandise of the participating drivers will be available for sale through Motorsports Authentics. “It is an honor for Motorsports Authentics to be a part of this program with Speedway Motorsports, General Sadler, Victory Management and the teams,” said Mark Dyer, president of Motorsports Authentics. “All of the men and women serving selflessly in the military are heroes and we recognize their immense sacrifice. This is a great opportunity to recognize, celebrate and support them in a meaningful way. Our sincere hope is that people will come out in force to show their support of this program and to help the heroes among us.” Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Motorsports Authentics, Victory Management Group and the NASCAR and NHRA teams and their respective sponsors developed the program. JHE Productions and Lowe’s Motor Speedway will collaborate to create a fantastic pre-race tribute presentation. Two major organizations will work together to promote the Salute the Troops Memorial Day Tribute and support the event’s fundraising efforts: The USO and Speedway Children’s Charities.(PR) see images of the cars on my Team Schemes pages: #88, #24, #48, #07, #8 and #21 plus the #88 NNS Team Schemes page and #77 NNS Team Schemes page.(5-7-2008)
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MRN to air June New Hampshire race: Motor Racing Network will handle the radio broadcast of the Nationwide and Sprint Cup races June 28-29 from New Hampshire Motor Speedway, spokesman Wes Harris of MRN parent company International Speedway Corp. said Tuesday afternoon. Motor Racing Network, owned by the France family-controlled ISC and rival Performance Racing Network are involved in lawsuits over the radio broadcast rights stemming from PRN parent company Speedway Motorpsorts Inc.’s purchase of the track in January. PRN typically broadcasts the Nationwide and Cup races from SMI tracks. A partial settlement in their court battles has resulted in MRN being granted the exclusive broadcast rights for June and for the two sides to enter mediation in hopes of settling which network will broadcast the September 2008 weekend as well as the 2009 and 2010 weekends, Harris said. If the two sides can’t agree on a settlement on what should happen beyond June, they will return to court in 60 days, according to court documents.(SceneDaily)(5-7-2008)
Jack is back on the #07: After a three-race hiatus, Clint Bowyer’s #07 Chevy returns to its traditional black and white Jack Daniel’s paint scheme this weekend at Darlington. Jack Daniel’s will be the primary sponsor on RCR’s #07 entry for the remainder of the 2008 schedule with the exception of Dover in June and Watkins Glen in August when DIRECTV will assume the primary sponsorship position.(RCR)(5-7-2008)
Harvick approaching DNF record: #29-Kevin Harvick has not recorded a DNF in 54 consecutive races, which is the longest active streak. Harvick holds the modern era (1972-present) record with 58 consecutive races without a DNF (10/3/2002-8/1/2004).(RCR)(5-7-2008)
Waltrip Honors Friend, McDowell Pays Special Tribute to Mother: For Brain Cancer Awareness week May 4-10, Michael Waltrip designed a special paint scheme for the #00 Toyota Camry to honor his dearly departed friend Max Helton who was instrumental in establishing Motor Racing Outreach (MRO) in 1988. “Max was a really special person in my life,” Waltrip said. “I cherished the time I spent with him and the positive influence he had on me. We will miss him, but we will never forget him.” Helton’s vision came to life with the help of Darrell and Stevie Waltrip and so many others. Michael befriended Helton in the late 80’s as he began work in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racing community providing ministries for drivers, team members, family and friends. “I don’t believe our racing family would have the continuity and the family atmosphere it has if it wasn’t for Max and MRO,” Darrell Waltrip said. “Max came to my wife Stevie and me in Riverside, California in 1987 and said he wanted to start a ministry in NASCAR. He said he was willing to move to North Carolina. We were excited because he was an ordained minister. When he came to NASCAR, people immediately fell in love with him. I am so proud of Michael Waltrip and Michael McDowell for recognizing his accomplishments. Max meant a lot to everyone in this sport.” This weekend is also Mother’s Day and Michael Waltrip wanted to also pay tribute to mothers with a “Love You Mom” decal on the back of the #00 Toyota Camry. “We put a special note on McDowell’s car to all the mothers watching the race on Saturday,” Waltrip said. “Our mom is an important part of our lives. I love the fact that we are racing on Saturday, so that we can spend Mother’s Day with her at home on Sunday.” McDowell was a huge supporter of the idea because he wanted to show admiration for his mom that he lost to pancreatic cancer at age 45 when he was only 21. “I wanted to pay tribute to my mom,” McDowell said. “In addition to MW’s ‘Love You Mom’ decal, I’m also running one I designed to honor my mom. She had such a positive impact on my life. Everybody that knew her loved her. She was just a happy person. I miss seeing her smiling face, but I know she’s with me every day. My wife Jami and I want to wish all the mother’s a Happy Mother’s Day.”(MWR)(5-7-2008)
Johnny Sauter will drive the #70 Haas CNC Racing Chevrolet this weekend at Darlington Raceway, according to an updated Sprint Cup Series entry list for the Dodge Challenger 500. The original entry list had Ken Schrader driving this weekend. Sauter has driven for the team at Phoenix and Richmond this year. He has qualified for both races on speed but has been caught up in accidents in both events with finishes of 37th and 33rd.(SceneDaily)(5-6-2008)
Yates Racing announced that LaFayette Ford, who sponsored the #28 with driver Fred Lorenzen from 1962-1967, will again sponsor the #28 entry but this time with driver Travis Kvapil for the Sprint Cup series race at Darlington Raceway on May 10th. Kvapil’s #28 will sport a paint scheme reminiscent to that of Fred Lorenzen’s during the 60’s when LaFayette Ford sponsored Lorenzen’s #28 machine. The Darlington 500 will mark the first time LaFayette Ford has served as a primary sponsor in the Sprint Cup Series since the dealership was associated with Lorenzen. LaFayette Ford is proud to be Fayetteville, North Carolina’s only family-owned and operated Ford dealer. They have been serving the Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, and surrounding areas since 1949.(Yates Racing)(4-30-2008)
UPDATE: see images of the scheme on my Paint Scheme Gallery page.(5-6-2008) www.jayski.com/schemes/paintschemes.htm
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Sterling Marlin scored the last Dodge win at Darlington, taking the victory in the 2002 spring race at the wheel of the #40 Dodge from Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates. It was his second win of the season (he also won at Las Vegas in the third race of the year).
DID YOU KNOW?
· Only one driver, Jeff Burton, has completed all 3,297 laps run in the 10 races in 2008
· All four manufacturers participating in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series have visited victory lane in 2008.
· Eight of the 12 drivers that participated in the Chase in 2007 are currently in the top 12 in the 2008 standings. The four newcomers are Dodge drivers Kasey Kahne and Ryan Newman along with Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Greg Biffle. The four drivers not in this year are Jeff Gordon, Matt Kenseth, Kurt Busch and Martin Truex Jr.
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Kyle Busch will be racing a special Indiana Jones-themed No. 18 M&M’S Toyota this weekend to help kick off the release of the new film, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. (JGR PR)
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Verizon Debuting on the #9 at Darlington: Chase Miller will be making his ninth career start this weekend at Darlington Raceway, but first with Verizon Wireless Motorola on the #9 Gillett Evernham Dodge. Miller has never seen the newly repaved track “Too Tough to Tame” in person.(Gilett Evernham Motorsports PR)(5-6-2008)
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Wood ready for more races with family-owned Cup team: A rejuvenated Jon Wood says he’s thrilled to be taking a larger role on the Wood Brothers Racing team’s NASCAR Sprint Cup driving schedule. The 26-year-old Wood says he is scheduled to drive the car in the upcoming races at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Dover International Speedway and Pocono Raceway. Bill Elliott will drive for the team this weekend at Darlington Raceway, but Wood has been at Lowe’s this week participating in the NASCAR test session.(SceneDaily.com)(5-6-2008)
England’s Mickel enters Charlotte race: John Mickel will step away from his Sky Sports job as a NASCAR Commentator and return to the driver’s seat. Mickel will pilot the #07 Torquespeed / SS Green Light Racing Chevy for the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Lowes Motor Speedway on May 16th. Mickel has six-starts in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and experience in the former American Speed Association (ASA). He is also a color commentator for Sky Sports, the dominant subscription television sports brand in the United Kingdom and Ireland, which broadcast live NASCAR Sprint Cup Races.(SS Green Light Racing PR)(5-6-2008)
Cook entered in Nationwide race at Darlington: Terry Cook is listed on the entry list for this weekend’s Diamond Hill Plywood 200 at Darlington Speedway. Cook is scheduled to drive the #91 Ford for Randy Humphrey Racing. Sponsor TBA.(5-6-2008)
Braun goes COT testing at VIR: In an effort to help Roush Fenway Racing prepare for the upcoming road course race at Infineon Raceway, Colin Braun joins Boris Said for a COT test session this week at Virginia International Raceway. Said will be on track Tuesday; Braun on Wednesday.(Con-wayRacing.com)(5-5-2008)
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Fast Food’s Finest, Kentuckian Frank Kapfhammer Ready to Drive Smart!, Buckle Up at Kentucky
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POINTS STANDINGS
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Pos Driver Points
1 Matt Carter 1230
2 Frank Kimmel 1195
3 Tom Hessert III 1135
3 Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. 1135
5 John Wes Townley 1115
6 Justin Allgaier 1105
7 Patrick Sheltra 1020
8 Scott Speed 1010
9 Tayler Malsam 965
10 Ken Butler III 955
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Wade Day Earns New Track Record, First Pole at Concord Motorsport Park
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Tuesday, May 06, 2008 11:02:00 AM
BRISTOL, Tenn.- In 2007, Wade Day qualified a disappointing 20th in his first USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series appearance at Concord Motorsport Park. He quickly showed strength at the unique North Carolina, half-mile tri-oval by surging to the lead before a problem in the pits cost him six laps ending any chance at victory. This year, at the Racing Electronics 250 presented by BTS Tire&Wheel Distributors, Day proved that he and his Lopez Wealth Management Ford were ready to race by capturing his first career Pro Cup Pole with a new track record time of 16.008 seconds.
“We came to Concord on Thursday to test and the car was pretty good,” Day said from his Bristol, Tenn. race shop. “We were good last year and came back with a similar setup.”
As the drivers were introduced, lightning flashed across the sky. “We were thinking we may have a race to halfway,” said Day.
Read more - usarprocup.com/view_article.asp?id=2686
The Roller Coaster Ride Continues For Gibson
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Insider Racing News
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So you think Kyle Busch is Numero Uno?
by Chuck Abrams
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Lady in Black at 200mph Won’t Lead to Lucky No. 73 for Junior - Fantasy Insight Darlington by Dennis Michelsen
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The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly - Hamlin’s Possum Parking Stunt Costs Earnhardt the Win At Richmond: Denny Hamlin was the class of the field at Richmond Saturday night, until he came away with no class at all. Hamlin, who won the Nationwide race on Friday, won the pole for the Cup event, and was GOOD on race day dominating the field almost to perfection. www.speedwaymedia.com/Articles/08/050708Thornton.asp
Notebook: Perhaps Robby was Right (Michael Waltrip): Michael Waltrip’s checkered history followed him to Richmond this past weekend. Any long time fan shouldn’t have been surprised to see Michael lose his temper once again and ram Casey Mears’ after the two tangled on the front stretch. www.speedwaymedia.com/Articles/08/050708Odor.asp
Junior Wants Our Precious, But We Won’t Lets Him Get It (by Gollum Hamlin): He wants it, he does. But it is our Precious, and we plans to keeps it. We had it in our hands, we did, until that tire started to go flats at Richmond. The brass ring was ours, we earned it, but then lates in the race he tooks it away. www.speedwaymedia.com/Articles/08/050708Thornton2.asp
Two Years, 72 Races, and 19 Other Winners Since Earnhardt Jr Last Claimed Victory: Well, it was close. If not for one driver who played possum near the wall to force an unwarranted caution, Dale Earnhardt Jr could have managed to get that monkey off his back. Instead, the chimp just got bigger, especially after Denny Hamlin forced the caution to allow his team mate, Kyle Busch, to get close enough to wreck Junior in the final laps at Richmond to end his hopes for another week. www.speedwaymedia.com/Articles/08/050608Thornton.asp
It Was Just Racing. Nothing More: The Dan Lowry 400 might have been the most boring race I have ever witnessed. Sure, there was the Talladega-Daytona style big wreck and the usual good racing back in the pack, but Denny Hamlin had them covered. At least until Lap 381. www.speedwaymedia.com/Articles/08/050608Fleshman.asp
Kyle Busch Could Care Less: There was a time when I recall NASCAR fans would “boo†at Kurt Busch like there was no tomorrow. Then along came his brother Kyle and that may have been the elder Busch’s saving grace. The shift to voicing dissention about Kyle Busch was an easy one for fans of the nation’s popular spectator sport. www.speedwaymedia.com/Articles/08/050608Poe.asp
Showcasing new talent Rockingham’s future Thomas Pope
FayObserver.com - Fayetteville,NC,USA
A Craftsman Truck race, on the other hand? Maybe, but I’ve seen crowds at those events smaller than what Rockingham drew Sunday. The truck series isn’t …
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Cheers & Jeers
A Promise Fulfilled
by Carol Einarsson
CHEERS to the National Anthem performed in a way that made me feel patriotic and like I was at a July 4th parade.
www.racejournalonline.com/index.cfm?Pagename=column&id=455
E:60 Takes An Unfocused Poke At NASCAR
ESPN’s version of 60 Minutes is a interesting sports magazine show called E:60. It has a dynamic opening and then video of a conference room with the trendy reporters all present. It also has the obligatory cool video effects. What it rarely has is focus.
dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2008/05/e60-takes-unfocused-poke-at-nascar.html
Darlington “In The Dark” On Thursday
The NASCAR action starts at the famed Darlington Raceway on Thursday at 3PM. Both the Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series will be taking to the track for two practice sessions.
dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2008/05/darlington-in-dark-on-thursday.html
“This Week In NASCAR” Covers Richmond And Darlington
“You can’t just be that irresponsible” said Michael Waltrip. What a way to start the Monday episode of This Week In NASCAR on SPEED.
dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2008/05/this-week-in-nascar-covers-richmond.html
New Fox Real Time “Ticker” Has Fans Buzzing
It was a tough time for the NASCAR on Fox gang this season in terms of scoring information during the races. The upper third “ticker” that scrolled across the screen was having problems, and was often behind on the scoring.
dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2008/05/new-fox-real-time-ticker-has-fans.html
LaJoie And Massaro Have “Rountable” Fun
It was a three person panel on Monday Night for ESPN2’s “roundtable” version of NASCAR Now. Host Allen Bestwick has seen a wide variety of personalities as panelists on this show so far this season.
dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2008/05/lajoie-and-massaro-have-rountable-fun.html
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T V * L I S T I N G S
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Courtesy of Race Fan TV
www.racefantv.com
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
12:00n-1:30P SPEED NASCAR Camping World Series West Allstate Texas Thunder 150, Thunderhill Raceway, Kyle, TX, Apr 19/08, HD, R-HDNet
1:30P-2:30 SPEED NASCAR Camping World Series East An American Revolution 150, Greenville-Pickens Speedway, Greenville, SC, Apr 19/08, N
FRIDAY, MAY 9
7:00A-8:30 SPEED FIA Formula One PRACTICE, Petrol Ofisi Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, L
12:00n-1:30P SPEED NASCAR Sprint Cup PRACTICE, Dodge Challenger 500, Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC, HD, L
2:00P-3:00 SPEED NASCAR Sprint Cup FINAL PRACTICE, Dodge Challenger 500, Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC, HD, L
3:00P-4:30 SPEED/ TSN-AF NASCAR Nationwide Series QUALIFYING, Diamond Hill Plywood 200, Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC, HD, L
5:00P-7:00 SPEED NASCAR Sprint Cup QUALIFYING, Dodge Challenger 500, Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC, HD, L
7:00P-7:30 espn2/TSN NASCAR Nationwide Series COUNTDOWN, Diamond Hill Plywood 200, Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC, HD, L
7:30P-10:00 espn2/TSN NASCAR Nationwide Series Diamond Hill Plywood 200, Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC, HD, L (expect green at 7:45P)
SATURDAY, MAY 10
7:00A-8:00 TSN FIA Formula One QUALIFYING, Petrol Ofisi Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, 16:9, L
7:00A-8:30 SPEED FIA Formula One QUALIFYING, Petrol Ofisi Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, 16:9, L
12:00n-2:00P espn2 IRL IndyCar Indianapolis 500 Pole Day, Part #1, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, HD, L
3:00P-6:00 ABC IRL IndyCar Indianapolis 500 Pole Day, Part #2, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, HD, L
5:00P-7:00 SPEED NASCAR RaceDay, preview of today’s Dodge Challenger 500 at Darlington Raceway, HD, R
6:00P-7:00 espn2 IRL IndyCar Indianapolis 500 Pole Day, Part #3, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, HD, L
7:00P-7:20 FOX/TSN NASCAR Sprint Cup PRE-RACE SHOW, Dodge Challenger 500, Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC, HD, L
7:20P-11:30 FOX/TSN NASCAR Sprint Cup Dodge Challenger 500, Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC, HD, L (expect green at 7:35P)
7:00P-8:00 SPEED IHRA Nitro Jam drag racing Amalie Motor Oil Texas Nationals, San Antonio Raceway, Marion, Part #2, TX, Apr 6/08, N
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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