Well, it’s Friday, when there’s usually a time of great rejoicing about 5:00 PM, no matter what time zone you might be in … the Cup and Nationwide guys are at Darlington, the Trucks are off, and the ARCA RE/MAX series is racing at my home track, the Kentucky Speedway.

Check out the latest racing notes and news right here in the Stock Car Gazette.

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Drama and Perception - The Fuel of NASCAR
by: Robyn Snell

Dale Jr. ~ Love Him? or dislike him? Kyle Busch~ Love Him? or dislike him?

Which ever side of this equation you are on, it is all about our own personal perception!

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Video: Thrilling finish at Darlington 2003-Ricky Craven and Kurt Busch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi74sG6CK6k

Tony Stewart on returning to IndyCar Series: “never say never”
The topic of a possible return to the Indianapolis 500 is never far away when five-time Indy starter Tony Stewart returns to IMS. Two-time Allstate 400 at the Brickyard winner Stewart visited IMS today to help Chevrolet unveil the new Midget engine that will power Tony Stewart Racing driers Tracy Hines and Levi Jones in [...]
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Sprint Cup top 12 and beyond heading into Darlington
Below is a look at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Top 12 along with other notable drivers, going into the Dodge Challenger 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 10. 1– Kyle Busch (No. 18 M&M’s Toyota) *Season-to-Date Driver Rating: 109.4 2008 Rundown *Two wins, six top fives, seven top 10s *Average finish of 9.1 *Led seven races for 398 laps Darlington Raceway [...]
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Behind The Hauler Chat From Darlington With Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
www.catchfence.com/press/050808f.html

Darlington Q&A With Ford NSCS Drivers Bill Elliott & David Gilliland
www.catchfence.com/press/050808d.html

Crown Royal Presents The Dan Lowry 400 is Most Viewed NASCAR Race in History at Richmond International Raceway
www.catchfence.com/press/050808c.html

Hendrick Motorsports Reopens Museum
www.catchfence.com/press/050808.html

Ned and Dale Jarrett to be Enshrined In Speedway’s Court of Legends, Tuesday, May 13 - 2:00 p.m.: Ned and Dale Jarrett, one of only two father-and-son combinations to claim championships in NASCAR’s premier division, will be simultaneously inducted into Lowe’s Motor Speedway’s Court of Legends. H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler, president and general manager of the 1.5-mile superspeedway, will honor the two North Carolina natives who will have their signatures, footprints and handprints immortalized in concrete near the track’s main entrance. Officials of Lowe’s Motor Speedway and UPS will also announce the winner who will ride-along with Dale Jarrett in the UPS truck during pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on Saturday night, May 17. The $1 million-to-win event will be Jarrett’s final NASCAR start. - Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Press Release
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Courtesy of Stock Car Gazette subscriber Ed B. - thanks!

Gordon’s mother and Junior’s grandmother to co-host XM radio mother’s Day special
blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_nascar/2008/05/jeff-gordons-mo.html

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Speed Racer opens today (Friday)
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Denny Hamlin restaurant opens in Salisbury, NC
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A Pioneering Driver Spins Tales, Not Wheels
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Most of his career earnings of $10493 went to the car owner. He often paid for his meals on the road. That was Nascar in its infancy, when many stock car …
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Office Depot Logs More NASCAR Mileage
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Darlington Goodyear Tire Notes
With the complete re-pave of Darlington Raceway since last season, Goodyear has tested extensively at the track and brought a new combination of left- and right-side tires for teams to race on this weekend — Goodyear ran it’s first two-day test at Darlington with drivers Greg Biffle, Jeff Gordon and Ryan Newman in mid-March, and settled on it’s right-side tire recommendation during that session — the tire manufacturer scheduled a one-day continuation test with the same drivers for early-April, and confirmed it’s left-side recommendation at that session — Darlington is the only track at which NASCAR teams are scheduled to run this specific combination of left- and right-side tire codes this season — however, teams will run this right-side code (D-4130) with a different left-side code at Charlotte later this month — teams in both the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series will run the same tire codes this weekend — as on all NASCAR ovals greater than one mile in length, teams are required to run inner liners in all four tire positions at Darlington — air pressure in those inner liners should be 12-25 psi greater than that of the outer tire.

Fuel Cost Affecting Teams
As gas prices soar across the country, the thought of paying $6.25 a gallon would make any consumer cringe. Yet that’s what it costs in NASCAR, where race teams use a special Sunoco 260 GTX unleaded fuel to fill their cars. Although the gas is free — part of Sunoco’s agreement as NASCAR’s official fuel supplier — it doesn’t mean car owners and drivers aren’t feeling the pain at the pump. “It affects all of us, anybody that’s in business,” said car owner Richard Childress. “Getting our cars to the racetracks costs a ton in gas money for the haulers. Bringing our people to the tracks, the rising costs of jet fuel. It’s very, very expensive to do what we’re doing.” Childress, owner of a highly successful race team, isn’t complaining. Nor are the drivers who pull in multimillion dollar salaries and don’t flinch at $85 fill-ups on their luxury SUV’s. But no one in NASCAR is immune to the weakening economy and rising costs on fuel. Just because they can afford it, doesn’t mean they aren’t feeling the pinch

Hendrick Museum Reopens
Check out Rick Hendrick’s first Chevrolet. Watch a dissected Impala SS “Car of Tomorrow” being pieced together. See the cars and memorabilia of Casey Mears, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. These are just a few things visitors can do now that Hendrick Motorsports has reopened its museum. The 15,000-square-foot facility, which was closed the last four months for renovations, pays tribute to nearly 25 seasons of Hendrick Motorsports history and offers fans the latest in team-related apparel and merchandise. Admission to the museum is free of charge. Throughout the year, the museum will exhibit a rotating stable of famous Chevrolets — such as an original All-Star Racing entry, multiple Daytona 500 champions and the inaugural Brickyard 400 winner. Featured currently are cars driven by Geoff Bodine, Tim Richmond, Ken Schrader and Ricky Hendrick, among others. Visitors will be met at the entrance by the Monte Carlo SS that Johnson drove at Homestead-Miami Speedway to clinch the 2007 Sprint Cup Series title.
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Coverage of Qualifying for the Dodge Challenger 500 at Darlington Raceway is scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2008 at 5:15pm/et.
TV: SPEED - 5:00pm/et
Radio: MRN Radio and Sirius Satellite NASCAR Radio
Jayski.com: Jayski’s FREE Semi-Live Qualifying Page
www.jayski.com/stats/2008/grids/11darl2008grid.htm
Qualifying Re-Air: 1:00am/et

Qualifying Order for the Dodge Challenger 500 at Darlington Raceway is posted. Go-or-go homers will qualify at the end of the session on Friday, May 9. 2008 at 5:15pm/et, once the top-35 drivers are done. The first of the top-35 drivers scheduled to go out is #15-Menard, the final top-35 driver scedhuled is #9-Kahne. The first go-or-go homer to go out [36th] is #21-Elliott, the final driver scheduled to qualify is #84-Allmendinger. See the full qualifying order on my Darlington Qualifying Page.(5-8-2008)
www.jayski.com/stats/2008/grids/11darl2008grid.htm

The Second practice for the Dodge Challenger 500 at Darlington Raceway is over, the the top five were:
#84-Allmendinger 178.679
#88-Earnhardt Jr. 178.640
#22-Blaney 178.620
#18-Busch 177.249
#16-Biffle 176.676
slowest: #17-Kenseth 171.441 and #10-Carpentier 172.457
most laps run: #18-Busch 42; #9-Kahne, 41
note: the track qualifying record is held by Ward Burton, in March 1996 [after the track was repaved the last time] 173.797mph
incidents: #66-Riggs and #10-Carpentier both hit the wall during the session, but only Riggs will be forced to a backup car. #70-Sauter will also go to a backup car.(SceneDaily)
See all the speeds on my Darlington Practice Speeds Page.(5-8-2008)
www.jayski.com/next/2008/practices/11darl2008prac.htm

Where did the non top-35 drivers [go-or-go-homers] run in the 2nd practice at Darlington
if things stay the same, these drivers would make the race:
#84-AJ Allmendinger, 1st
#22-Dave Blaney, 2nd
#78-Joe Nemechek, 6th
#70-Johnny Sauter, 7th
#40-Sterling Marlin, 8th
#96-J.J. Yeley, 19th
#34-John Andretti, 23rd
#21-Bill Elliott, [would use past champ provisional] 43rd
if things stay the same, these drivers would miss the race:
#45-Kyle Petty, 37th
#10-Patrick Carpentier, 44th
See all the speeds on my Darlington Practice Speeds Page.(5-8-2008)
www.jayski.com/next/2008/practices/11darl2008prac.htm

Schemes added: from Darlington - #28 Lafayette Ford, #00 Max Helton Tribute, #18 Indiana Jones M&Ms and #88 Mountain Dew Retrol PLUS the #88 Defending Freedom image, unsure where this scheme will race, AND quite a few more from Richmond…….for the images see my Paint Scheme Gallery and/or 2008 Cup Schemes page
www.jayski.com/schemes/paintschemes.htm
www.jayski.com/schemes/2008cup.htm

Special scheme for Labonte in #43 at Chicago: #43-Bobby Labonte will drive this special paint scheme marking the 50th Anniversary of the King’s first NASCAR race. Labonte is scheduled to drive this car on July 12, 2008 at the LifeLock.com 400 in Chicagoland. See image on my #43 Team Schemes page.(5-9-2008)
www.jayski.com/schemes/2008/43cup.htm

Kurt Busch’s Superdome opens soon: The “Grand Opening” of the new Kurt Busch Superdome at the Victory Junction Gang Camp is set for Tuesday, May 20 at 2:00pm/et. The project was announced in May 2006, with Kurt announcing the donation of the initial $1 million in support of the project. The 28,000 square-foot facility will provide opportunities for indoor sports in a climate-controlled environment. “It’ll be like seeing a dream come true to finally get the doors open and see all the kids enjoying themselves,” said Kurt. “It’s been a labor of love for all of the people involved and I’m so proud and grateful to have the opportunity to make a contribution in this manner to the Petty camp.” Final details on the event will be announced within the next 10 days. Several sports and entertainment celebrities are expected to be on hand.(TRPR)(5-9-2008)

Special scheme for Labonte in #43 at Chicago: #43-Bobby Labonte will drive this special paint scheme marking the 50th Anniversary of the King’s first NASCAR race. Labonte is scheduled to drive this car on July 12, 2008 at the LifeLock.com 400 in Chicagoland. See image on my #43 Team Schemes page.(5-9-2008)

Lopez and HOF Racing part ways? hearing that #96 Hall of Fame Racing and Competition Director [and former crew chief], Philippe Lopez parted ways on Tuesday.(5-8-2008)
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Allmendinger Tops Fast Practice
AJ Allmendinger was one of 31 drivers that broke the 1996 qualifying record in Thursday night’s second NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practice session for the Dodge Challenger 500
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Complete Practice Speeds
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Paving way for more Darlington tradition
Historic track’s new surface brings questions as drivers break it in
You can repave the track but not the history or the tradition. At least that’s what many NASCAR drivers hope as they prepare for their first race at the newly repaved Darlington (S.C.) Raceway this weekend.
www.thatsracin.com/topstories/story/13778.html

Rivalry a good thing, but so is focus, says Earnhardt Jr.
DARLINGTON, S.C. - Armed with the circumstances of how each driver ended up at their current team and last week’s late-race run-in at Richmond, Va., Dale Earnhardt Jr. fully expects his race fans to embrace a rivalry with Kyle Busch.
www.thatsracin.com/topstories/story/13789.html
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DALE EARNHARDT JR., NO. 88 MOUNTAIN DEW/AMP ENERGY/ NATIONAL GUARD IMPALA SS
WHY DO YOU REMAIN SO DIPLOMATIC WHEN OTHER GUYS MIGHT HAVE GOTTEN OUT OF THEIR CAR AND BEAT ON KYLE BUSCH?
“Well, I don’t really know. I think it’s because we’re so busy and there are so many things going on. There are things that I’ve got to do during the week and my schedule is so busy that I just ain’t got time for it. I’m in a bad enough mood just with the grind of the season that I just don’t let those kinds of things get to me and get under my skin. I don’t want to make an issue worse for me. I don’t want to give anybody ammunition for me. We’ve got a lot of critics out there and a lot of supporters too, and I know they would have rather me have been a little more vocal and a little more angry about it. But there are just a lot of different reasons. I’ve got better things, more important things to worry about and if I let that get under my skin, everything I do this week is going to be a pain in my butt so it makes for a long week.”

SOME PEOPLE WANT TO COMPARE KYLE BUSCH TO YOUR DAD BASED ON DRIVING STYLE AND ATTITUDE. WHAT IS YOUR THOUGHT ON THAT?
“On the race track, there may be some comparisons there. He’s fast. He’s running well. He’s quick. He’s aggressive. This is Dale Earnhardt in ’89 and earlier. Daddy quit doing that stuff after a while, you know. But that’s the way Dad raced and Kyle has that same style. He’s very aggressive.

WHAT ABOUT THE ATTITUDE?
“Personality-wise, they are polar opposites. Give me a break. You knew my dad better than that. Give my dad a little more credit than that.”
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SPEED RACER-Sponsored NASCAR Chevy to Be Driven by Stanton Barrett on Opening Day of “Speed Racer,” Friday, May 9

This Friday, May 9, NASCAR driver Stanton Barrett will celebrate the opening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ new live-action family film “Speed Racer” in the #30 SKI Motorsports/Stanton Barrett Motorsports SPEED RACER Chevrolet at the NASCAR Nationwide Series in Darlington. Barrett’s car will sport a special paint scheme reflective of Speed Racer’s legendary Mach 5.
“I’m very excited about having ‘Speed Racer’ on my car,” said Barrett. “I grew up watching the show each week with my brother David, who coincidentally is working with ‘Speed Racer’ producer Joel Silver on the television series ‘Moonlight.’ I’ve always hoped to one day be just like Speed, and now, thanks to Warner Bros., I get to drive like a ‘demon on wheels’ during the Nationwide race this weekend.”

Barrett, one of auto racing’s rising stars, is one of only two drivers in NASCAR who owns a team. Barrett fields his racing enterprise through SKI Motorsports/SBM (Stanton Barrett Motorsports), Interush Racing and Grandstay.net.

Thanks, Ed B.
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www.jayski.com

Hamlin Fastest in Happy Hour: #18-Denny Hamlin was also fastest in happy hour at Darlington. His top speed was 177.479mph. #64-David Stremme was second followed by #5-Mark Martin, #88-Brad Keselowski, #2-Clint Bowyer, #38-Jason Leffler, #12-Sam Hornish, Jr., #47-Kelly Bires, #1-Mike Bliss, and #60-Carl Edwards. Just 34 drivers participated during the session. Complete results are posted on the Darlington Race Page.(5-8-2008) www.jayski.com/nationwide/2008/next/12darlington.htm#practice

Hamlin Paces Second Practice: #18-Denny Hamlin was fastest in the second practice at Darlington with a top speed of 178.348mph. The rest of the top 10: #32-Kyle Busch, #60-Carl Edwards, #5-Mark Martin, #6-Davd Ragan, #38-Jason Leffler, #1-Mike Bliss, #64-David Stremme, #59-Marcos Ambrose, and #33-Kevin Harvick. No speed by #02-Any Ponstein. Complete results are posted on the Darlington Race Page.(5-8-2008) www.jayski.com/nationwide/2008/next/12darlington.htm#practice

Keselowski Fastest in First Practice: #88-Brad Keselowski was fastest in the opening practice session for the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 at Darlington. His top speed was 172.432mph. #2-Clint Bowyer was second followed by #38-Jason Leffler, #6-David Ragan, #32-Kyle Busch, #18-Denny Hamlin, #60-Carl Edwards, #5-Mark Martin, #7-Mike Wallace, and #29-Jeff Burton. #99-David Reutimann wrecked during the session and will have to go to a backup car. Two drivers did not practice during the session: #84-Mike Harmon & #02-Andy Ponstein. Complete results are posted on the Darlington Race Page.(5-8-2008) www.jayski.com/nationwide/2008/next/12darlington.htm#practice

Darlingon Entry List: UPDATE: There are 46 cars on the preliminary entry list for Friday night’s Diamond Hill Plywood 200. The complete list is posted on the Darlington Race Page.(5-5-2008)
UPDATE: The #21-Richard Childress Racing team withdrew from the event. There are 45 cars at the track.(5-8-2008)
www.jayski.com/nationwide/2008/next/12darlington.htm#entry
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Courtesy of The Hot Lap
www.TheHotLap.com

STICKER TIRES FOR FAITH - As of May 8th at 3:23PM EST we raised the $1700.00 in less than 3 days for a set of sticker tires to be donated to Morgan Shepherd and the #89 team for the NASCAR Nationwide Series May 24th CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 at Lowes’ Motor Speedway. We wish to thank everyone who donated and helped make this happen - great job!!! IN FACT the response was so great and we have received so many requests to continue the “Sticker Tires For Faith” drive - that we have dropped the Green Flag and started the race for a second set of tires. CLICK THE LINK BELOW to join in our support for one of NASCAR’S most deserving drivers and teams. Please stay tuned for further updates!!! and THANKS AGAIN!!
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Final practice session is complete at Darlington Raceway. Denny Hamlin topped the speed charts in session two, and did the same in the last session before raceday. His speed tonight was 177.479mph. Second was David Stremme in the #64 with 177.326. Mark Martin had a fast lap of 177.090 for third fastest. He also took a hard hit for the #5, and they will move to a backup car. Fourth quickest was Brad Keselowski with a speed of 176.873mph and Clint Bowyer rounds out the top five with a speed of 176.113mph. The newly repaved Lady in Black claimed many victims today. During this last session, the No.’s 7,9,5,32, and 66 all suffered damage. The 66 will also be going to a backup car. Many of Nationwide Series cars showcased the “Darlington Stripe” by evening’s end. General consensus on the new surface is that it is pretty fast, and tire wear is more minimal than in year’s past. (05-08-08)

May 8: NASCAR Nationwide Series at Darlington Qualifying Order
thehotlap.com/modules.php?name=Latest_News&op=view&rid=2813
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Bodine to run Nationwide race at Darlington UPDATE: Hillman Jr. returns as crew chief: Todd Bodine and Germain Racing will next take to the track on May 9th at Darlington Raceway with the #03 Germain Motor Company Toyota in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, followed by more Truck Series action in the Lumber Liquidators Tundra on Friday night at Lowe’s Motor Speedway on May 16th.(Germain Racing PR)(4-28-2008)
UPDATE: Mike Hillman Jr. will serve as crew chief for the #03 Germain Motor Company Toyota. This is his first race back atop the pit box since he began serving a suspension issued by NASCAR following an infraction found before qualifying in the Truck Series race at Daytona. Bodine has one win, seven top five and 14 top-ten finishes at Darlington in 20 starts in the Nationwide Series.(Germain Racing PR)(5-9-2008)

Benson returns to Berlin Raceway: Grand Rapids native Johnny Benson returns to his home track, Berlin Raceway, to compete in the Late Model division [during off-week for Truck Series]. Benson had planned on competing in last week’s Berlin Raceway program, only to be stopped when rain washed out the week’s action. Benson will be back at Berlin on Aug. 2 and Sept. 27 for two additional appearances.(Grand Rapids Press)(5-9-2008) [For ticket information visit the Appearances Page.]
www.jayski.com/pages/appear.htm#benson

Key Motorsports sign England’s Poulter: Key Motorsports is going across the Atlantic Ocean to find new talent for its Craftsman Truck Series program, and English-born Pickup Truck Racing standout Paul Poulter has signed a development agreement with team owner Curtis W. Key, Sr. for the 2008 season. The 6′ 2″, 225-pound Poulter, who hails from Fetcham Surrey outside of London, tested with Key Motorsports last year and performed well. He will test several times before initiating a three to 7-race program in the #40 Key Motorsports Chevy later this season beginning with the scheduled race at the Milwaukee Mile in West Allis, WI in June. Follow-up starts at Memphis and Nashville, TN; Las Vegas, Atlanta, Texas and either Phoenix or Homestead, FL have also been penciled onto the schedule.(Key Motorsports PR)(5-8-2008)
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Courtesy of TruckSeries.Com
www.truckseries.com

Grassroots Racing Focal Point For Tech Students
05-08-2008 | Team ASE Spotlight
Grassroots Racing Focal Point For Tech Students Students participating in ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician programs at community colleges across the country learn just about everything they need to be successful once they get to the professional workplace. At Linn State Technical College in Linn, MO, the program provides a little something extra. “Students in the program help me with my racecar,” said Jimmy Brandon, Department Chairperson of the Automotive Technology program at Linn State and the driver of ‘Rebel Rouser,’ a 1964 Dodge dragster. “Most of the students don’t have the money or resources to buy or build a racecar, so they really like working on this one. Anytime I have a project on the racecar, I don’t have any problem getting participation from the students.”
www.truckseries.com/cgi-script/NCTS_08/articles/000006/000645.htm

Logano and Wallace to Sign Autographs for National Tourism Week
www.truckseries.com/cgi-script/NCTS_08/articles/000006/000644.htm
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A R C A (Automobile Racing Club of America)
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Courtesy of ARCA
www.arcaracing.com

Malsam on the Move; 08 Rookie Class Stellar
SPARTA KY (5-8-08) - The 2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series crop of rookies is arguably the most competitive rookie line-up in the history of the 56-year-old tour.

Case in point: the top-six SunTrust Rookie of the Year Contenders are also in the top-10 in ARCA RE/MAX Series national championship points headed to Kentucky Speedway for this Saturday’s May 10th Drive Smart! Buckle Up Kentucky 150.

[Read More] - www.arcaracing.com/news.cfm?contentid=6511
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Courtesy of USAR
usarprocup.com

HENDERSON MOTORSPORTS RUNNING STRONG
usarprocup.com/view_article.asp?id=2689

Showers don’t douse Comeback; Kelley finishes sixth
usarprocup.com/view_article.asp?id=2688

Travis Kittleson and JCR3 Team Part Ways in Pro Cup
usarprocup.com/view_article.asp?id=2687
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localracing.nascar.com/news/6
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Ranger living the dream
Winnipeg Sun - Canada
… by side with Kerry Micks in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series NAPA 100, producing one of the most thrilling finishes in Canadian stock car racing history. …
winnipegsun.com/Sports/OtherSports/2008/05/08/5503241-sun.html
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NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Richmond: Kyle Busch: Busch banged heads with two of NASCAR’s most famous racing families, interestingly enough on a weekend when his primary Sprint Cup sponsor was ‘Pedigree,’ in a controversial weekend in Richmond. On Friday, Busch tangled with Steve Wallace, son of Rusty, in the Nationwide race, then a late-race skirmish with Dale Earnhardt, Jr. on Saturday sent Earnhardt into the wall
www.speedwaymedia.com/Articles/08/050808Boswell.asp

Insider Racing News
insiderracingnews.com/Writers/RG/050908.html
Does God Decide Who Wins NASCAR Races?
by Rebecca Gladden

RaceTalkRadio.com:
NASCAR Traditions Don’t Include Darlington at 200mph by Dennis Michelsen
www.racetalkradio.com/soz/id118.htm

He Who Must Not Be Raced: A Kyle Busch Fan’s Perspective
by Guest Contributor: Mary Beth Voelker
People keep griping about Kyle Busch’s attitude. Well, what sort of attitude do you expect him to have after the way fans have treated him for the past six years?
www.racejournalonline.com/index.cfm?Pagename=column&id=456

Junior Coming To “Trackside” Friday Night
The nice long day of NASCAR programming on Friday will conclude with Dale Earnhardt Jr. making an appearance at the SPEED Stage on “Trackside.” The Darlington crowd outside the track should contain some rather enthusiastic fans.
dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2008/05/junior-coming-to-trackside-friday-night.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

FRIDAY - MAY 9th
1:30 A.M. - NASCAR Now ESPN2
3:00 A.M. - 1991 Hanes 500 ESPNC
12:00 P.M. - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice SPEED
1:30 P.M. - NASCAR Live SPEED
2:00 P.M. - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Final Practice SPEED
3:00 P.M. - NASCAR Nationwide Series Coors Light Pole Qualifying SPEED
4:30 P.M. - Go or Go Home SPEED
5:00 P.M. - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coors Light Pole Qualifying SPEED
7:00 P.M. - NASCAR Nationwide Series Countdown ESPN2
7:30 P.M. - NASCAR Nationwide Series: Diamond Hill Plywood 200 Darlington ESPN2
10:00 P.M. - Trackside at Darlington SPEED

SATURDAY - MAY 10th
1:00 A.M. - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coors Light Pole Qualifying SPEED
2:30 A.M. - NASCAR Nationwide Series: Diamond Hill Plywood 200 Darlington ESPN2
3:00 A.M. - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Final Practice SPEED
4:00 A.M. - Trackside at Darlington SPEED
9:00 A.M. - Drafting Partners GAC
10:00 A.M. - NASCAR Now ESPN2
3:30 P.M. - Tradin’ Paint SPEED
4:00 P.M. - NASCAR Performance SPEED
4:30 P.M. - NASCAR in a Hurry SPEED
5:00 P.M. - NASCAR RaceDay SPEED
7:00 P.M. - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pre-Race Show FOX
7:30 P.M. - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series : Dodge Challenger 500 FOX

SUNDAY - MAY 11th
7:00 P.M. - SPEED Report SPEED
8:00 P.M. - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Victory Lane SPEED
9:00 P.M. - Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain SPEED
9:00 P.M. - Hometown Heroes - racer Lindsay Adams DIRECTV 101
10:00 pm Drafting Partners GAC

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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