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Biting Off More Than He Can Chew?
by: Mike Wells
4,227 miles, 3 racing events and 1 driver. Does he think he’s Superman? Read more at http://motorsportsnews.net/archives/1304
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McMurray says he’s not losing ride at Roush Fenway
In response to a report in Monday’s Charlotte Observer, which said he was parting ways with Roush Fenway Racing at the end of the season, Jamie McMurray told FOXSports.com, “There’s no truth to the rumor.” “I spoke to (Roush Fenway Racing president) Geoff Smith this morning. … You never know what’s going to happen, but as [...]
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Andretti Remains Most Diverse Driver in Motorsports – http://www.catchfence.com/press/060308w.html
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Two-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart can’t seem to shake his hard …
The Canadian Press – CHARLOTTE, N.C.
The two-time NASCAR champion was caught in an accident at Dover International Raceway on Sunday, ruining his race after 17 laps. …
http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5hMwdJAO9A1CG4Y6mS506Ecxp8hYA
1on1: Jimmy Makar
Nascar – USA
Jimmy Makar has been involved in stock-car racing for more than 30 years, including the last 17 as a valuable employee with Joe Gibbs Racing. …
http://www.nascar.com/2008/news/features/06/03/1on1.jmakar/
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FOX Ratings Up 5%
Going into Sunday’s Best Buy 400 at Dover, Fox’s 12 NASCAR Cup features were up an average of five percent — which the network said translates to an average of 9.65 million viewers per race, compared to 9.3 million last year. The key showdown might have been the Coca Cola 600 against ABC’s very highly promoted Indy 500 on Memorial Day weekend. Indy pulled about a 4.5 rating (some 7.5 million viewers); the 600 pulled a 4.7 (some 7.6 million). And those two races, which ran back-to-back, were the top two sports events of that TV weekend. Peak viewing for the 600 (in prime time Sunday) was 6.1, with nearly 10 million viewers. The downside for the season’s first four months: Fox said that the male 18-34 demographic is down seven percent and that the male 18-49 demographic is flat. The upside: Fox said that the male 25-54 demographic is up six percent.
Addington Named Best Crew Chief
Steve Addington, crew chief of the No. 18 Combos Toyota driven by Kyle Busch, has been named the WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race following Sunday’s Best Buy 400 at Dover International Speedway. The Addington-led team captured its fourth win of the season on Sunday after Busch raced near the front of the 43-car field for practically the entire afternoon. Busch battled with Carl Edwards for the top spot throughout the latter half of the race, but was able to steal the lead on Lap 237 after Addington summoned him in for a cycle of green-flag pit stops. The combination of Addington’s strategy and consistent 12-second pit stops by the crew eventually propelled Busch to victory at the acclaimed “Monster Mile”. 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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Prelude to the Dream TONIGHT: the fourth annual Old Spice Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway will run Wednseday, June 4th in another sell-out of the all-star dirt late model race featuring 25 world renown drivers. For much more info, scheduled drivers, track info and facts…..see my Racing Charities Page – Old Spice Prelude to the Dream section. http://www.jayski.com/pages/charities.htm#prelude
Villeneuve teams up with Green-Legault on Cup team UPDATE: a little crude but the La Presse [Canada in French] reported that former F-1/CART driver, Jacques Villeneuve who was teamed up with Bill Davis racing and started the season in ther #27 Toyota [attempting just the Daytona 500] has teamed up with former CART team owner Barry Green and promoter of the Grand Prix of Canada, Normand Legault. The team needs sponsorship and could allign itself with another Cup team, Ganassi Racing was mentioned.(Translated thru Google from La Presse)(6-3-2008)
UPDATE: Barry Green denies the information published by the daily newspaper La Presse saying that Villeneuve, himself and Normand Legault would have created a partnership to establish a team for Villeneuve to run in the Sprint Cup Series next year. “We have no intention to establish our own team within NASCAR. We are trying to find a primary sponsor for Jacques,” said Green to RDS. “The Sprint Cup Series is very competitive and establishing a new team doesn’t make much sense. We are rather trying to find a spot for Jacques within a good team through the help of sponsors.” The businessman admits however that Normand Legault is helping them with this project. “Normand is a long-time friend of Jacques Villeneuve and of mine and we are always organizing a little something together around the Grand Prix du Canada. Normand would very much like for Jacques to drive in NASCAR because he knows it’s his wish, even though there is much demand for him in Europe,” says Green.(Translated thru Google from rds.ca)(6-4-2008)
Haas team to appeal penalties: With severe penalties looming, Haas-CNC Motorsports has decided to appeal NASCAR’s ruling that the team’s cars were illegally altered for the May 25 Coca-Cola 600, sources told ESPN.com’s David Newton. NASCAR handed down its most severe penalties yet concerning alterations to its new car on May 28, when the crew chiefs and car chiefs for Scott Riggs and Johnny Sauter were suspended six races apiece for tampering with the rear wings on their Chevrolets at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Additionally, crew chiefs Bootie Barker and Dave Skog were fined $100,000 each. Derick Jennings and Thomas Harris, the car chiefs, were not fined but their suspensions are unprecedented. All four must sit out until the July 12 race in Chicago, and are on probation through the end of the year. Riggs and Sauter were each docked 150 driver points, penalties that severely hurt the struggling teams. The cars are both fielded by Haas-CNC Motorsports, which was docked 150 owner points for each Chevrolet. Haas general manager Joe Custer is listed as the owner for Riggs’ #66, and Margaret Haas is listed as the owner of Sauter’s #77. Gene Haas, who actually owns the fledgling two-car team, began serving a two-year prison sentence for tax evasion in January. The team is widely believed to be for sale, and two-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart has acknowledged he’s received an offer to buy the organization.(ESPN.com)(6-4-2008)
Ambrose tests at VIR with Wood Bros: Australian NASCAR driver Marcos Ambrose has completed his first test with Wood Brothers Racing in preparation for his Sprint Cup debut at the Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California in three weeks time. Ambrose drove the famous #21 Wood Brothers Ford in an open test at Virginia International Raceway which was attended by the majority of the Sprint Cup field. Ambrose completed 38 laps for a total of about 85 miles (136kms) and was conservatively in the top five cars at the end of the day, which was not officially recorded or timed. Ambrose will make his debut in NASCAR’s top ranks in a Little Debbie-backed Wood Brothers Ford Fusion at Sonoma on June 22. He will then run a further seven events for Wood Brothers at New Hampshire, Watkins Glen, Michigan, California, Dover, Texas and Phoenix. Ambrose will also drive four Sprint Cup events for JTG Racing, the first of which will be at Indianapolis in August. He will also run at Kansas, Atlanta and Homestead for that team.(BAM Media PR)(6-4-2008)
Leffler returns to the #70 car: In addition to Saturday’s Nationwide Series race at Nashville Superspeedway, Jason Leffler will attempt to qualify for the Sprint Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway on Sunday in the #70 Haas CNC Racing entry.(Braun Racing PR)(6-4-2008)
Kodak makes 2008 debut on the #12: Pocono is the first of six races in which Kodak is the primary sponsor of the #12 Dodge Charger driven by Ryan Newman. Kodak also will serve as the primary sponsor for Newman’s car at Chicagoland, Watkins Glen, California, New Hampshire and Atlanta.(Penske Racing), see images of the car on my #12 Team Schemes page.(6-4-2008)
Kyle joins Wally in Wally’s World: TNT’s Wally Dallenbach hops back in the car for Wally’s World, this time joined in a second car by Kyle Petty as they get behind the wheel of stock cars and demonstrate to viewers the nuances of each racetrack and break down the strategy required to be successful each week.(TNT PR)(6-4-2008)
Been asked: how does #18-Kyle Busch’s 2008 Cup Season start compare to others [since the current points system started in 1975]? Busch’s start would rank 10th best with 2050 points. in 1977 Cale Yarborough had 2176 points and 6 wins [so he would have 2296 points using the extra 10 points winners get now per win], 2nd would be Ernie Irvan in 1994 at 2130 points after 13 races [adjusted to 2190 for three wins] and third best would be Dale Earnhardt in 1987 at 2119 [adjusted to 2239 for 6 wins]. Last seasonJeff Gordon led after 13 races with 2059 points and 3 wins.(6-3-2008)
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Biffle surges in rankings
That’s Racin’ ranks the top 40 teams in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series after the Best Buy 400 at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del.
http://www.thatsracin.com/topstories/story/15033.html
Tony Stewart can’t seem to shake his hard luck
Boy, could Tony Stewart use a little fun right now. After getting caught in an accident at Dover International Raceway on Sunday, he’s perilously close to the Chase cutoff point.
http://www.thatsracin.com/topstories/story/15059.html
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SCOTT PRUETT WILL CHAT WITH FANS ON WGI FAN FORUM
Pruett is the Final Featured Driver Leading Up to the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen
Watkins Glen, NY (June 3, 2008) – Watkins Glen International will host its next Grand-Am driver chat on the WGI Fan Talk Forum on Wednesday, June 4th and will welcome one of the most talented drivers in racing today. Star driver Scott Pruett will be the featured guest and will be available for fans questions and comments from 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
All of the live chats are open to any and all race fans that are registered on the WGI Fan Talk Forum. Not registered yet? Simply log-on to the WGI homepage (www.TheGlen.com), fill out the registration form and you are ready to post!
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Kyle Busch
No. 18 M&M’s Toyota Camry
You’re racing in three different series and three different cities this weekend. Why put yourself through all that? What’s your motivation?
“That’s a good question. Some days I wonder the same thing. I’m just kidding. Really, it just comes down to the fact that I love to race. I want to race as much as I can and I want to win as much as I can. I love to compete and fortunately we can do that three times this weekend. It’s a lot tougher to do that this weekend with the trucks being in Texas, the Nationwide cars in Nashville and the Cup car in Pocono. But luckily we have the resources to make it happen. And honestly, it couldn’t work without the help of everyone involved. All three teams are so supportive and work so hard, so I definitely have to thank them for helping to make this happen. I just hope we can be competitive in every race and hopefully have a chance to pay those guys back with three trophies.”
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Please Sign Here: DIS Schedules Two Autograph Sessions During Coke Zero 400 Weekend Powered By Coca-Cola
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Gentlemen, start your sharpies.
During the upcoming Coke Zero 400 Weekend Powered By Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on July 3-5, race fans will have the opportunity to participate in two autograph sessions.
Select Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Cask No. 16 drivers that are competing in the Brumos Porsche 250 will participate in an autograph session in the Rolex Series garages on Thursday, July 3 between 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
On Friday, July 4 between 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., select NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers will participate in an autograph session in the Goodyear Legends area inside the Sprint FANZONE.
To participate in the autograph sessions, race fans must have an infield or grandstand ticket and a Pre-Race/Sprint FANZONE pass for the appropriate race day.
To purchase tickets and Pre-Race/Sprint FANZONE passes for the upcoming Coke Zero 400 Weekend Powered By Coca-Cola on July 3-5, go online to http://www.racetickets.com or call 1-800-PITSHOP.
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Experience is Essential … Clint Bowyer will appear at the Jack Daniel’s Experience Sunday, June 8 at 11 a.m. The Jack Daniel’s Experience is a 42-foot tractor- trailer filled with artifacts, state-of-the art video monitors, sound system and graphics to give race fans a taste of Lynchburg and the Distillery. The Jack Daniel’s Experience will be located in the track’s Fan Zone area outside the start/finish line and be open on Friday from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., on Saturday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and on Sunday from 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Autographs may be available on a first come first serve basis and will be limited in number due to time constraints.
From the Driver’s Seat to the Owner’s Suite … In addition to driving his own dirt late model in Wednesday night’s Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway, Bowyer will wear the car owner’s hat as he field’s a second car out of the Clint Bowyer Racing stable for defending Sprint Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson.
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Bill Elliott To Drive Old Spice “Prelude to the Dream” At Eldora Speedway
Harrisburg, NC (June 3, 2008)- The Wood Brothers Racing no. 21 Sprint Cup Series driver, Bill Elliott, will step back to grassroots racing and join other high profile racers in the Old Spice “Prelude to the Dream” at Eldora Speedway on Wednesday, June 4th. This will be Bill’s third year participating in the event and all proceeds will go toward the Victory Junction Gang Camp. He will pilot the no. 9 Ray Cook Racing machine and sport the Wood Brothers Racing U.S. Air Force fire suit.
The race will broadcast live and commercial free on HBO Pay Per View where fans can watch Bill along with other NASCAR greats such as Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards, Jeff Gordon and many others as they compete with late model stock cars on the half-mile clay surfaced oval.
The Tony Stewart owned Eldora Speedway hosts an action packed evening of short track dirt racing that allows the drivers to get back to a dirt track where motorsports originated and attempt to catch the prized trophy and winner’s pride.
Racing events include hot laps, qualifying, heat races and the 30 lap features will all begin at 7pm EDT on HBO. For more information on how to order and see the event please visit www.hbo.com
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ML Motorsports Starting Stretch of Races: Over the next two months Team #70 and Mark Green will be more like a full-time team, as they are scheduled to run seven of the next eight Nationwide Series races. The team will kick off their busy June and July this weekend when they try and qualify for Saturday’s Federated Auto Parts 300 presented by Dollar General at Nashville Superspeedway. Other scheduled stops for Green and Team #70 during June and July include Kentucky, Milwaukee, Daytona, Chicagoland, Gateway and O’Reilly Raceway Park.(ML Motorsports PR)(6-3-2008)
Mahindra Sponsoring MacDonald Motorsports for Rest of Season: MacDonald Motorsports announced that Mahindra Tractors will be on board of the #81 Nationwide Series Dodge driven by DJ Kennington for the remainder of the 2008 season. Mahindra has agreed to sponsor the remaining open races. They will be on the car starting at Nashville Superspeedway thru the Camping World 300 at the Auto Club Speedway on August 30th in California and then returning on the car for their homecoming race, the O’Reilly Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway on November 1st.(MacDonald Motorsports PR)(6-3-2008)
Leffler Back in the #70 Sprint Cup Car at Pocono: In addition to Saturday’s Nationwide Series race at Nashville Superspeedway, Jason Leffler will attempt to qualify for the Sprint Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway on Sunday in the #70 Haas CNC Racing entry.(Braun Racing PR)(6-3-2008)
Jason Aldean on the #11: – The #11 America’s Incredible Pizza Company Chevyt will have a new look heading into Nashville Superspeedway this weekend. Award-winning country music artist Jason Aldean and his new album “Relentless” will be displayed on the hood of the #11 entry for Saturday evening’s Federated Auto Parts 300.(CJM PR)(6-3-2008)
Nashville Rookie Notes: Dario Franchitti was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Heluva Good! 200 at Dover. Franchitti scored a 15th-place finish on the lead lap and claimed top rookie honors for the sixth time this season.
Franchitti holds an eight-point lead (100-92) over Bryan Clauson in the Raybestos Rookie standings entering the Federated Auto Parts 300 at Nashville Superspeedway.
David Ragan was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2007 Federated Auto Parts 300 at Nashville, scoring a seventh-place finish.
Cale Gale was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the March 22 Pepsi 300 at Nashville, claiming an eighth-place finish.(Raybestos PR)(6-3-2008)
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Australian NASCAR driver Marcos Ambrose has completed his first test with Wood Brothers Racing in preparation for his NASCAR Sprint Cup debut at the Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California in three weeks time. Ambrose drove the famous 21 Wood Brothers Ford in an open test at Virginia International Raceway which was attended by the majority of the Sprint Cup field. Ambrose completed 38 laps for a total of about 85 miles (136kms) and was conservatively in the top five cars at the end of the day, which was not officially recorded or timed. Ambrose will make his debut in NASCAR’s top ranks in a Little Debbie-backed Wood Brothers Ford Fusion at Sonoma on June 22. He will then run a further seven events for Wood Brothers at New Hampshire, Watkins Glen, Michigan, California, Dover, Texas and Phoenix. Ambrose will also drive four Sprint Cup events for JTG Racing, the first of which will be at Indianapolis in August. He will also run at Kansas, Atlanta and Homestead for that team. Read more (BamMedia) (06-03-08)
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CMA FAN FEST – Brad Keselowski will head to Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday this week to participate in the CMA Fan Fest. He and several other Chevy Nationwide Series drivers will join in for the kick off parade and CMA Block Party on Wednesday. On Thursday he will meet fans and sign autographs in the Sports Zone.
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Image of the #2 RoadLoans.com Chevy has been added to the 2008 Paint Scheme Gallery.(6-3-2008) http://www.jayski.com/schemes/2008trucks.htm#sprague
Almirola in #46 for MDM at Texas: “I am ready to back to truck racing, actually to racing period. I haven’t gotten to race for a few weeks so I am looking forward to racing a Silverado in the Truck Series at Texas. I was excited to get call from Morgan-Dollar Motorsports,” said Almirola. [Aric Almirola is set to drive the #46-Morgan Dollar Motorsports Chevy in the Sam's Town 400 at Texas Motor Speedway; sponsor TBA.](Team Chevy PR)(6-3-2008)
Braun makes first start at TMS: Ovalo, Texas native, Colin Braun will make his first start at Texas Motor Speedway Friday night in the Sam’s Town 400 in the #6 Con-way Freight Ford F-150. Braun currently leads the Raybestos Rookie standings by 13 points.(Roush Fenway Racing PR)(6-3-2008)
Annett to run seven races for BDR: UPDATE First up The Milwaukee Mile: Ray Dunlap reported during the SPEED/TV qualifing broadcast that Bill Davis Racing development driver, Michael Annett will be sharing the #22 ride with Scott Speed and will be running seven truck race events in 2008. Speed will miss some races as he is focused on attempting to win the ARCA RE/MAX Series championship.(5-30-2008)
UPDATE: Driver Michael Annett will celebrate his 22nd birthday two days early when he joins Bill Davis Racing’s #22 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team in June at The Milwaukee Mile. Annett is part of Bill Davis Racing’s driver developmental program, and he will shift his focus from the ARCA RE/MAX Series ranks to one of NASCAR’s premiere divisions. Annett will share the seat of the #22 Bill Davis Racing Toyota Tundra with Red Bull Racing’s Scott Speed for the remainder of the 2008 season.(Bill Davis Racing PR)(6-3-2008)
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Clements + Pocono = Success
LONG POND PA (6-2-08) – In four previous ARCA RE/MAX Series starts at Pocono Raceway, Jeremy Clements’s worst finish was 27th, a DNF in 2006. But outside of that, the Spartanburg, South Carolina driver’s Pocono track record is virtually unmatched.
In the three other Pocono starts, Clements has finished no worse than fourth, which happened in last year’s Pocono 200. In the other two, he was second and third. It would not require a rocket scientist to figure what would come next should he improve on his Pocono stat sheet.
[Read More] – http://www.arcaracing.com/news.cfm?contentid=6625
Rookie Tayler Malsam Lives Life in Fastlane; Practicing for Pocono Open-Wheel Style
[Read More] – http://www.arcaracing.com/news.cfm?contentid=6624
Lucky Number Seven for the ARCA RE/MAX Series; Eight for Eight at Pocono?
TOLEDO OH (6-2-08)–The 2008 racing season has been a competitive one for the ARCA RE/MAX Series, with seven different winners in as many races this season, including five first-time series winners. Four of the top-10 point contenders-Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. (currently leads points), Matt Carter (second), Scott Speed (sixth) and Justin Allgaier (seventh)-have earned ARCA RE/MAX Series race wins this season. Other winners include Michael Annett at Daytona, Matt Hawkins at Iowa and Joey Logano at Rockingham. The series will attempt to continue the streak with an eighth different race winner at Pocono Raceway on Saturday, June 7th. The race marks a return to competition for the diverse stock car tour after two consecutive off weekends and will air same day delayed on SPEED at 10 p.m. Eastern.
[Read More] – http://www.arcaracing.com/news.cfm?contentid=6627
Racing for Wildlife 200 ARCA RE/MAX Series Race Set for Friday, June 13 at MIS
BROOKLYN MI (5-29-08) – Further strengthening its commitment to preserving the environment and its natural resources, Michigan International Speedway will proudly host the Racing For Wildlife 200 ARCA RE/MAX Series event for the next three years, track officials announced today. The race entitlement is a joint venture with The Conservation Fund and the Ryan Newman Foundation, which formed Racing for Wildlife in 2007. That partnership is a first-of-its-kind initiative that invites sports fans, race sponsors and other conservation-minded individuals to join NASCAR driver Newman and The Conservation Fund to save America’s scenic lands.
The Racing for Wildlife 200 at MIS is set for Friday, June 13.
[Read More] – http://www.arcaracing.com/news.cfm?contentid=6619
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Camping World Series Debut Postponed for Tiffany Daniels
By Amanda
Eddie Sharp Racing has proven to be a successful avenue of driver development, and is considered among the most elite teams in the ARCA RE/MAX Series. Drivers from Eddie Sharp Racing’s ARCA program have quickly advanced to the NASCAR …
http://femaleracingnews.com/2008/06/02/camping-world-series-debut-postponed-for-tiffany-daniels/
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The Hooter’s Pro Cup Series Experience
SportingNews.com – USA
Most of them have full time jobs, but who knows, I might have an autograph from a future NASCAR driver. I’ll tell you one guy to watch for 2 reasons. …
http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/kurt9613/154240
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AUTODROME ST. EUSTACHE MAKE-UP DATE ANNOUNCED
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 3, 2008) – The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Sirius Satellite Radio event at Autodrome St. Eustache in Quebec has been re-scheduled to July 5.
Weekend rains in the Montreal area on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1 allowed drivers only an abbreviated practice session on Sunday morning. The July 5 event will include the full schedule of events with a practice session and time trials prior to the running of the National Kodak 250.
The race slots in one week after the Canadian Tire Series visits Barrie (Ont.) Speedway and two weeks prior to the two-race western swing to SunValley Speedway in Vernon, B.C., and the Rexall Edmonton Indy, slated for July 19 and 26, respectively.
The legendary 2.459-mile road course at Mosport International Raceway scheduled for June 15 is the next event for the Canadian Tire Series.
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Rain forces NASCAR Canadian Tire stop in Montreal to reschedule
The Canadian Press – DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.
The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series event at Autodrome St. Eustache, Que., has been re-scheduled. Weekend rains in the Montreal area on Saturday, …
http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5gtRxWoS12j4CR-Rim6u3eLw17B1w
DJ Kennington and Castrol Dodge Rained Out
WhoWon.com – Lincoln,NE,USA
EUSTACHE, Quebec — DJ Kennington and the Castrol Dodge team were scheduled to return to competition for round two of the NASCAR Canadian Tire series this …
http://www.whowon.com/Results.asp?TrackID=1731&StoryID=248143
Andrew Ranger doing OK
By Pitwall3
Andrew Ranger, the 21-year-old race-car-driving phenom from Roxton Pond, Que., will start his second season of racing in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series next weekend at Cayuga Speedway, but there’s another place he wouldn’t mind being. …
http://www.champcarfanatics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52170
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Insider Racing News
http://insiderracingnews.com/Writers/CA/060408.html
Kyle Busch On Track To Match Brother’s Championship
by Chuck Abrams
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T V * L I S T I N G S
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Courtesy of Jayski
http://www.jayski.com/pages/tv.htm
Wed June 4
1:30 am NASCAR Now ESPN2
7:00 pm NASCAR Now ESPN2
9:00 pm Drafting Partners GAC
Thu June 5
12:30 am NASCAR Now ESPN2
1:00 am Drafting Partners GAC
12:00 pm NSCS Dover Replay SPEED
1:00 pm Drafting Partners GAC
2:00 pm 1991 Champion Spark Plug 500 ESPNC
5:30 pm NSCS Dover Replay HDNet
6:00 pm NASCAR Now ESPN2
7:00 pm Drafting Partners GAC
Fri June 6
12:00 am NASCAR Now ESPN2
12:00 pm NSCS Practice SPEED
1:30 pm NASCAR Live SPEED
3:30 pm NSCS Coors Light Pole Qualifying SPEED
6:00 pm NNS Practice ESPN2
7:30 pm NASCAR Now ESPN2
7:30 pm NASCAR Live SPEED
8:00 pm NCTS Set-Up SPEED
9:00 pm NCTS: Sam’s Town 400 SPEED
11:30 pm Trackside at Pocono SPEED
Jayski does not list all the programming offered by SPEED; for complete listings go to their website, http://www.speedtv.com/schedule/
Always CHECK YOUR LOCAL LISTINGS!
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