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Classy Drivers: Tony Stewart & Denny Hamlin
by: Robyn Snell
Tony Stewart used to be the bad boy of NASCAR, but he earned his “right” to be bad boy by backing up his arrogance with championships. Tony would call situations exactly how he saw them, and it was left up to the fans to agree or disagree!
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Courtesy of www.Catchfence.com
Rick Hendrick statement regarding Humpy Wheeler - www.catchfence.com/press/052108j.html
Steve Page, President And General Manager of Infineon Raceway, Statement Regarding Humpy Wheeler - www.catchfence.com/press/052108l.html
American Red Cross and Victory Junction Beneficiaries of $750,000 - Sprint & Corporate Partners Raise Funds for Charity: Sprint (NYSE:S) played host to corporate leaders from across the country May 19 at the famed Pinehurst golf resort, located in the sand hills of North Carolina, for the Sprint All-Star Charity Golf Classic and raised $750,000 to be split equally between the American Red Cross and the Victory Junction Gang Camp. Affiliated Computer Services, Ditech Networks, Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia/Nokia Siemens Networks and Gemalto served as platinum-level sponsors, the highest level of sponsorship at the tournament. An additional 32 companies sponsored the event at various levels. The best-ball format featured two groups on Pinehurst’s prestigious Course No. 2 and No. 4, site of the 2008 U.S. Men’s Amateur Championship. Scott Kreitzman, Robbie Brillhart and Darren Swanson won the competition on Course No. 2. Chad Willis, Billy Race, Lance Brown and Jeff Hachmann won the round on Course No. 4. - Sprint Nextel, Press Release
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Earnhardt: Move to Sprint Cup makes sense if money and driver are …
ESPN - USA
By David Newton CHARLOTTE, NC — Dale Earnhardt Jr. could turn his Nationwide Series organization into a full-time Sprint Cup program as early as next …
sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=3402797
Kahne played by the rules, so give him some credit - Racing
ESPN - USA
Johnny Benson made a great point on “NASCAR Now” the other night, too — Kahne’s a winner. He’s won races in recent years. On a night when passing was …
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Kurt Busch tapes intro for ‘America’s Most Wanted’
USA Today - USA
By AP NASCAR Sprint Cup star Kurt Busch had an unusual assignment last Friday at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. The 2004 series champion spent part of the day …
www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/2008-05-21-2958555908_x.htm
As NASCAR wrestles with drug policy, Kevin Harvick takes the lead
International Herald Tribune - France
Fike was never caught in NASCAR’s substance abuse program, but was suspended after he was arrested last year and charged with possession of heroin and drug …
www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/05/21/sports/NA-SPT-CAR-NASCAR-Doping.php
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Gibbs Engine Woes Fixed
All three Joe Gibbs Racing Toyotas had engine trouble last weekend at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, but the team’s head engine builder said the problem has been fixed. Mark Cronquist attributed the failures – Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin blew up during the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, while Tony Stewart blew up in practice – to rocker arm problems. “It was a new engine package for us,” Cronquist said. “Basically, we put together different engine packages, depending on what we’re going to be doing in the race. We knew this one wasn’t going to last. I personally thought it would last 350 miles, and it didn’t.
Doug Richert Leaves DEI
Doug Richert, crew chief for Regan Smith, has left Dale Earnhardt Inc. and will be replaced on the No. 01 team by Kevin Buskirk this weekend, a team spokesman confirmed Wednesday. Richert joined DEI this season after leaving Red Bull Racing in 2007. Smith is 33rd in the Sprint Cup points standings, lowest among the four DEI drivers. Buskirk, who has been leading DEI’s testing program, will be the crew chief in this weekend’s Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, and a full-time replacement will be named later
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Courtesy of Jayski
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NEXT RACE: Charlotte Race Info/Rundown Page
www.jayski.com/next/2008/12lms2008.htm
including…
Coverage of Qualifying for the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway is scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 7:00pm/et.
TV: SPEED - 11:00am/et
Radio: PRN Radio and Sirius Satellite NASCAR Radio
Qualifying Re-Air: none
Entry List for the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway is posted, 48 teams/drivers [for 43 spots] are listed, including:
Not in top 35 of 2008 owners points (2008 race attempts/owners pts standings in parens):
#08-Tony Raines (5/49)
#10-Patrick Carpentier (11/43)
#21-Jon Wood (11/44)
#33-Ken Schrader (1/51)
#34-Jeff Green (11/45)
#40-Sterling Marlin (11/38)
#45-Kyle Petty (11/42)
#50-Stanton Barrett (1/54)
#70-Johnny Sauter (11/39)
#77-Sam Hornish Jr (11/36)
#78-Joe Nemechek (11/41)
#84-A.J. Allmendinger (11/40)
#96-J.J. Yeley (11/37)
In the event qualifying is cancelled:
the eight who would make it [8]: #’s 77,96,40,70,84,78,45,10
missing the race would be [5]: #’s 21,34,08,33,50
See the full entry list at my Jayski’s Charlotte Entry List
www.jayski.com/stats/2008/entries/12lms2008-entry.htm
Bruton to buy Kentucky? announcement Today?
www.jayski.com/cupnews.htm#tracks
Brian France Interview: Heading into Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600, NASCAR CEO and chairman Brian France, 45, spoke to USA TODAY on Wednesday about the state of the sport:
What is the status and future of drug testing in NASCAR?
“We have a very thorough policy that, like anything else, is going to get a review to see if we can improve it. The high points of our policy … are that we can test anybody we want at any time, and the punishments … are very significant. If we can improve it, we’ll announce something, probably later in the summer.”
What concerns do you have about the viability of your series sponsors?
“We’re optimistic (on Sprint). They have a different management team that has taken them in a different direction. … We’re very confident they’re going to be around for a long time. … Craftsman is leaving at the end of this year, so we’re … looking at a replacement for that national (truck) series. Nationwide is beginning a seven-year agreement with our second series.”
Is there a legitimate fear that a manufacturer like Dodge might decide to pull out, or others scale back?
“That’s always possible. But … they realize this is one of the few places where they can showcase their products in a way that’s very different from any other marketing opportunity. So while their business challenges are significant … we play a nice role in giving them a good marketing opportunity.”(see the full interview at USA Today)(5-22-2008)
www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/nascar/2008-05-21-brianfrance_N.htm
Martin Ready to Salute the Troops in More Ways Than One: In the true spirit of Sunday’s Memorial Day weekend classic at Lowe’s Motor Speedway — the Coca-Cola 600 — Mark Martin’s #8 U.S. Army Chevy will feature photos of eight soldiers on the outside of the car. The unique paint scheme is part of the USO Salute the Troops Memorial Day tribute to the armed forces. Despite his limited schedule in 2008 and having missed three of 11 events, Martin’s two top fives are as many or more than 21 drivers who have competed in all 11 races. His four top-10 finishes are more than 19 drivers who have taken part in every event this season.(U.S. Army Racing PR), see an image of the scheme on my #8 Team Schemes page.(5-22-2008) www.jayski.com/schemes/2008/8cup.htm
#5 to salute the troops: Casey Mears’ #5 CARQUEST/Kellogg’s Chevy will run a special “Salute the Troops” decal in front of each rear wheel for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. The decal is in honor of all military men and women.(HMS)(5-22-2008)
Johnson’s car to honor troops: In honor of Memorial Day, Jimmy Johnson’s #48 Lowe’s Chevy will feature a special “Salute the Troops” logo on its deck lid during Sunday’s Sprint Cup Coca Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.(GMR Marketing PR)(5-22-2008)
added images: #43 General Mills Characters and #43 Petty 50th, #18 Red White & Blue M&M’s, #8 US Army Salute the Troops.(5-22-2008)
www.jayski.com/schemes/2008/43cup.htm
www.jayski.com/schemes/2008/18cup.htm
www.jayski.com/schemes/2008/8cup.htm
Helio Castroneves said Wednesday he doesn’t plan to leave the IRL’s IndyCar Series for NASCAR any time soon. Refuting a story in Wednesday’s editions of the Los Angeles Times that speculated on Castroneves following former IRL stars Sam Hornish Jr. and Dario Franchitti to NASCAR as early as the 2009 season, Castroneves said his comments were taken out of context. “It’s kind of strange to print a statement like that,” said Castroneves, who will start fourth in Sunday’s 92nd running of the Indy 500. “I did not understand much. I found my English is apparently getting worst. (They) definitely took it out of context.”(ESPN.com/AP)(5-22-2008)
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Wheeler says ‘other factors’ had hand in retirement timing
CONCORD, N.C. - Humpy Wheeler didn’t want to have a drawn-out retirement party, but he did seem a little uncomfortable with the way his retirement was announced four days before the Coca-Cola 600, the final race for the president of Lowe’s Motor Speedway and parent company Speedway Motorsports Inc.
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NASCAR community praises Wheeler upon retirement announcement
Outgoing Lowes Motor Speedway President and General Manager H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler drew universal praise Wednesday as he announced his retirement from the track he ran for 33 years.
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Buskirk to replace Richert as Regan Smith’s crew chief
Doug Richert, crew chief for Regan Smith, has left Dale Earnhardt Inc. and will be replaced on the No. 01 team by Kevin Buskirk this weekend, a team spokesman confirmed Wednesday.
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One-on-One
Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks candidly about life and relationships, his father and his other heroes - and ‘The Office’
Something tells me that if I don’t get involved in the things that make my life more complicated, if I don’t do a lot of these things, I might turn around at 50 and go, ‘Man, I am bored.’
more - www.thatsracin.com/topstories/story/14419.html
Slideshow | Dale Earnhardt Jr. - www.thatsracin.com/239/gallery/14401.html
Bruton Smith’s son moving into Wheeler’s job?
H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler said Wednesday that his retirement did not come entirely on his own terms.
more - www.thatsracin.com/topstories/story/14416.html
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Harvick and Reese’s #29 Chevrolet to Appear at Speed Street
Welcome, NC (May 21, 2008) - Don’t miss the chance to see Reese’s driver Kevin Harvick Friday May 23rd in downtown Charlotte from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Speed Street.
Harvick, driver of the #29 Reese’s Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing, will be appearing at the Reese’s display during the Food Lion Speed Street event. During his appearance Friday from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., the 11-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series winner will sign autographs for a select number of fans. Those who bring their camera can also get a picture of Harvick while he’s signing autographs and see the #29 Reese’s race car which Harvick will drive July 4th Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. All day on Thursday and on Friday until 5 PM, fans can also play the Reese’s putting contest to win a chance to get Harvick’s autograph.
Any fan at the event proving that they are the Ultimate Reese’s Racing and Harvick fan by wearing the team colors (orange and yellow) will also receive a special Reese’s prize when they are at the booth.
Throughout Speed Street, which begins on Thursday, May 22 and ends the evening of May 24th, those who stop by the Reese’s display located near 8th St. and Brevard St. will receive a Kevin Harvick Reese’s Racing poster. Fans can also test their putting skills to win cool Reese’s and Hershey prizes. Everyone will get a coupon for a Reese’s/Food Lion Buy 1 Get 1 Free offer on Reese’s Cups.
Celebrating its 14th year, Food Lion Speed Street transforms the streets of Uptown Charlotte into a showcase of motor sports with non-stop entertainment on three stages, appearances by top Sprint Cup Drivers, dynamic exhibits for all ages and an amazing assembly of NASCAR show cars and simulators. Admission to Speed Street is free. For more information, please visit www.600festival.com
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NASCAR SPEEDPARK SEVIERVILLE TO HOST KASEY KAHNE
May 21, 2008, Sevierville, Tenn. – Kasey Kahne, driver of the number 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Charger and official NASCAR SpeedPark spokesperson, will visit NASCAR SpeedPark Sevierville on Wednesday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m. for an autograph session for the general public.
All guests interested in participating in the general public autograph session event must have a wristband. NASCAR SpeedPark Sevierville will have a limited number of wristbands available as part of a gift with purchase promotion. Guests who spend $50 or more in the NASCAR SpeedPark Sevierville retail store will receive a wristband while supplies last. For additional information, call (865) 908-5500 or log onto NASCARSpeedPark.com.
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Kyle Busch
No. 18 M&M’S Toyota Camry
How attractive is the Indy 500 to you and do you have a desire to run that event?
“It would be good. I’d like it and wouldn’t mind doing it. I’d have to get a test in it and see if I’m any good at driving those cars. I have no idea. I tend to jerk on the wheel a little too much so I’d probably end up trying to kill myself to be honest with you. I think it would be something that would be pretty fun in the future. I wouldn’t say it would be coming in the next five years or something, but probably after that. Plus, the (challenge) to do it is the time change. The time difference they have going on now with their start time being moved back. The (Coca-Cola) 600 has pretty much stayed at five or six, something like that. The time change just doesn’t quite work out right. Maybe some time we can get with Tony George and try to figure that back out a little bit and spread them back apart.”
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THE DALE JR FOUNDATION TO LAUNCH ROUTE 88 DRIVE MAY 22
MEMBERS WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN DALE JR.’S 2008 CHEVY TAHOE
(MOORESVILLE, N.C.) May 21, 2008 – In its first major fundraising effort of the year, The Dale Jr. Foundation will launch the Route 88 Membership Drive May 22 at the Fan Zone event at JR Motorsports. The first 4,588 members to sign up by Oct. 12, 2008 will be entered to win Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s personal 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
As part of the Route 88 Drive, The Dale Jr. Foundation will display the 2008 Chevy Tahoe at the JR Motorsports Fan Zone Thursday and Friday in the Foundation’s exhibit. The next stop for the Route 88 Membership Drive is the CMA Fan Fest in Nashville, Tenn., June 3-8. Future stops will be posted on the Foundation’s Web site – www. thedalejrfoundation.org.
New members can join the Route 88 Drive by submitting their membership application and payment of dues in person to a designated representative of The Dale Jr. Foundation, by visiting the Foundation’s Web site and submitting their application and dues online, or by mailing their membership application and dues to: The Dale Jr. Foundation, PO Box 330 Mooresville, N.C. 28115.
In addition to the drawing for the Tahoe, Route 88 members will receive an exclusive Route 88 decal and newsletter. Membership fees for the Route 88 Drive are $88 and official membership information and rules are available on the Foundation’s Web site.
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Next Race: CARQUEST Auto Parts 300, Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Lowes Motor Speedway. Visit the Lowes Race Page for additional information.
www.jayski.com/nationwide/2008/next/13lowes.htm
Lowe’s Entry List: There are 46 cars on the preliminary entry list for Saturday night’s CARQUEST Auto Parts 300. The complete list is posted on the Lowes Race Page.(5-19-2008)
www.jayski.com/nationwide/2008/next/13lowes.htm#entry
Josh Wise to Drive for Fitz at Lowe’s: Michael Waltrip Racing officials announced Wednesday that development driver Josh Wise will compete in this weekend’s Nationwide Series race for Fitz Motorsports. Wise will drive the #22 Dodge in the Carquest Auto Parts 300 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. (SceneDaily.com)(5-21-2008)
Miller Debuting GEM #19 at Lowe’s: Chase Miller is still grinning after his first career Nationwide Series top-10 finish two weeks ago. The 21-year-old Gillett Evernham Motorsports driver plans to repeat that performance at Lowe’s Motor Speedway this weekend. Miller’s eighth-place finish at Darlington came in just his ninth-career start, and third of 2008. This weekend, the Canton, Ga. native’s #19 Dodge Charger carries Verizon Wireless/Motorola sponsorship. Miller and the Kevin Kidd-led team posted the second-fastest time during the recent NNS test at LMS. And, GEM teammate Kasey Kahne won the All-Star Race while his other teammate, Elliott Sadler, earned the Showdown pole. Kidd, who normally serves as Team Engineer on the #19 Dodge for Elliott Sadler, will be pulling double duty this weekend as Miller’s Team Director.(GEM PR)(5-21-2008)
Forest City Owls Baseball on the #52 at Lowes: Forest City Owls and Jimmy Means Racing announce a partnership for this Saturday’s Carquest Auto Parts 300 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Forest City will be the primary sponsor for the #52 [Brad Teague] car in the race that is a part of the Nationwide Series. The Owls logo will be prominently displayed on the front hood of the race car. Not only will the logo gain exposure at the speedway, but it will gain national exposure because the race will be televised nationally on ESPN 2 at 7 p.m. eastern. Jimmy Means Racing is based out of Forest City and the Owls felt it would benefit both sides.(Forest City Owls PR)(5-20-2008)
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www.TheHotLap.com
EARNHARDT JR. TO DEBUT DALE JR. DIVISION – Saturday’s race will mark the launch of the Navy’s Dale Jr. Division, an 88-person boot camp division at Recruit Training Command. Earnhardt Jr will drive the No. 83 Navy Dale Jr. Division Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS this weekend in support of the program. The national recruiting effort is the first of its kind for the Navy and will be supported by a marketing and advertising campaign that kicks off on Saturday as well. Recruits who sign up for the Dale Jr. Division will ship to Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill., in late August and the division will be commissioned by Earnhardt Jr. after initial in-processing. Earnhardt Jr. will again visit “his” recruits upon completion of their seven-to-eight week course. KESELOWSKI TO ‘SALUTE THE TROOPS’ – For Memorial Day weekend, Keselowski’s Navy Chevrolet will sport a special Salute the Troops scheme in honor of the men and women in the armed forces who serve our country. He joins a host of other drivers, including Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin, in paying tribute to members of the military as part of the Salute the Troops program this weekend at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Keselowski’s car will feature the Salute the Troops logo, as well as the image of Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz, who at the height of the Pacific war commanded more than two million men and women, 5,000 ships and 20,000 planes. Apparel and other items featuring the Salute the Troops drivers are available from Motorsports Authentics and a portion of every Salute the Troops merchandise purchase will go to the USO to support the families of the brave men and women of the military.Read more (JR Motorsports)
(05-21-08) thehotlap.com/modules.php?name=Press_Releases&op=view&rid=1581
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JRM TO FIELD 3 CARS AT LMS – For the first time in JR Motorsports history the team will field three Chevrolets in NASCAR Nationwide Series competition in Saturday’s CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Brad Keselowski will drive the No. 88 Navy Salute the Troops Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be a the wheel of the No. 83 Navy Dale Jr. Division Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, and making his JR Motorsports debut, Jimmie Johnson will drive the No. 5 Lowe’s Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS. (PR)
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Mansfield Motorsports Park: Ohio 250; SPEED/TV - Prerace 12:30pm/et; Race 1:00pm/et. Complete race information is posted on the Mansfield Race Page. www.jayski.com/cts/next/2008/7mansfield2008.htm
Preliminary Entry List: There are 37 trucks entered for the Ohio 250 at Mansfield. Preliminary entry list is posted on the Mansfield Race Page.(5-19-2008) www.jayski.com/cts/next/2008/7mansfield2008.htm#entry
images added: Added images from Lowe’s Motor Speedway; # 5-Mike Skinner, #22-Scott Speed, #46-Landon Cassill, #18-Dennis Setzer, #91-J.C. Stout, #52-Ken Schrader, #21-Jon Wood, #71-Donny Lia. Photos can be viewed on the 2008 Paint Scheme Gallery page. www.jayski.com/schemes/2008trucks.htm
Red Horse Racing continues partnership: For the second week in a row, the Red Horse Racing team will fly the colors of PIT Corporate Training on their #11 Toyota Tundra for the Ohio 250 at Mansfield Motorsports Park. The #11 PIT Corporate Training Toyota will once again be adorned in the new blue and black paint scheme.(Red Horse Racing PR)(5-21-2008) [Photo of the #11-Pitnow.com Toyota can be seen on the 2008 Paint Scheme Gallery.] www.jayski.com/schemes/2008trucks.htm#starr
Sean Murphy returns to series at Mansfield: ASA Late Model Series Rookie of the Year, Sean Murphy, will pilot the #07 ASI LIMITED; Akzo Nobel; Spectrum Metal Finishing Chevy for the Ohio 250 Craftsman Truck Series event at Mansfield Motorsports Park. Murphy is making a return to the Truck Series after spending the past year racing in the ASA Late Model Series.(SS-Greenlight Racing PR)(5-21-2008)
SS Green Light Racing test Hungarian driver Makai: SS-Green Light Racing held a test session on Tuesday at Caraway Speedway in Sophia, North Carolina USA with Hungarian Race Car Driver Gyuri (George) Makai. Makai drove over 200-laps for several hours trying different setups and track conditions since the day had ever-changing weather. His lap times were quickly up to the speed of drivers with much greater experience. SS-Green Light Racing Competition Director, Butch Miller and team General Manager/Owner, Bobby Dotter were at the test session to review Gyuri’s driving and coach him around the track. SS-Green Light Racing and Gyuri Makai are discussing future opportunities and hope to make some announcements soon upon developing a marketing program.(SS-Green Light Racing PR)(5-21-2008)
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Bean Terrific in Toledo, Pumped for Pocono
TOLEDO OH
(5-21-08) - There comes a time in all sports when the momentum shifts from one team to another. For ARCA RE/MAX Series racer Dexter Bean, the shift could not have come sooner, or at a better time.
From an early-season slump to a near victory at Toledo Speedway, Bean’s back on track.
[Read More] - www.arcaracing.com/news.cfm?contentid=6589
Pocono’s Winner List Impressive; 46th Running Coming
LONG POND PA (5-21-08) - With names like Earnhardt, Mears, Newman, Kimmel, Wallace and Steele among the ARCA RE/MAX Series winners at Pocono Raceway, victory lane at the storied triangle has become hallowed ground.
[Read More] - www.arcaracing.com/news.cfm?contentid=6587
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usarprocup.com
Gordon, St. Amant Trucking This Weekend
Pro Cup Regulars To Run Mansfield 250
Myrtle Beach, S.C.-Gary St. Amant and Benny Gordon have combined to win the last four Sears Auto Center Northern Division titles. While they wait for their battle to resume with the running of the Sears Auto Center 150 at The Milwaukee Mile, the duo will do a little moonlighting this weekend in the Craftsman Truck Series.
Gordon and St. Amant will be attempting their first starts of the season in the Craftsman Truck Series at Mansfield Motorsports Park in the Mansfield 250.
It will be the first time St. Amant has driven a truck since the 1998 season.
“It was something my car owner, Dwayne Tatman, really wanted to do,” said St. Amant of the impromptu attempt. “Normally we’d have high expectations, but we just got the truck a month and half ago. We’re just hoping to get to the track on time and make the field. Our top priority is still to win the [Hooters Pro Cup] title. We’re just going to have a little fun.”
St. Amant, whose best truck finish is 11th at ORP, will be piloting the truck that Dennis Setzer took to Victory Lane last season at Mansfield.
Gordon’s appearance is the first of several scheduled truck events this season. Gordon made one start last season at Milwaukee and came home 15th. With the top-15 finish, Gordon’s expectations are pretty high for his 2008 debut.
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CANADIAN TIRE SERIES: Crown Jewel 200, Sunday, Cayuga Speedway Park, Hamilton, Ontario. On the Net: www.nascarhometracks.com.
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… will be replacing driver DJ Kennington. Kennington will be racing in the Canadian Tire Series but will return June 7 at Nashville Superspeedway.
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NASCAR off to the races in Canada - Media In Canada
By Chief
NASCAR off to the races in Canada Media In Canada, Canada - 1 hour ago … at Cayuga International Speedway. NASCAR’s Canadian Tire Series runs on a variety of short tracks and road courses from Nova Scotia to British Columbia. …
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The Winston, Or Whatever It’s Called Now
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Back when a cigarette company was the Cup series’ title sponsor, the race was called “The Winston”. Since then, under Nextel and now Sprint, it seems like the race has had a different name every year. I don’t remember what it was called …
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