#14 appears to be the number for Tony Stewart in ’09, and the #1 team’s penalities have been upheld.
There’s much more from the world of NASCAR Sprint Cup, NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and ARCA RE/MAX right here in today’s Stock Car Gazette.
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#14 appears to be the number for Tony Stewart in ’09, and the #1 team’s penalities have been upheld. There’s much more… just scroll on down there.
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Stock Car Gazette Columnists Speak Out!
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TV Times – TNT Sprint Cup Ratings Basically Flat From ‘07 To ‘08
by: Lou Modestino
The TNT TV ratings match last year’s numbers. Final Nielsen Media Research numbers show that TNT’s coverage of six NASCAR Sprint Cup races this season matched its ratings from 2007 with one big gain and one big loss, Street & Smith’s Sports Business Daily reports. Read the rest at http://motorsportsnews.net/archives/1407
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National Stock Car Commission upholds DEI penalties
The National Stock Car Racing Commission has denied the appeal of Dale Earnhardt Inc.’s No. 1 team over penalties handed down during the Coke Zero 400 race weekend at Daytona International Speedway. The team and driver Martin Truex Jr. were docked 150 points, crew chief Kevin Manion was fined $100,000 and suspended six races and car [...]
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Trio of NASCAR Rookie of the Year Recipients Participate in Day One of Goodyear Tire Test at Atlanta Motor Speedway – http://www.catchfence.com/press/072108d.html
Fans Can Bid Now for the Opportunity to Interview Jimmie Johnson on Sports Radio Talk Show – http://www.catchfence.com/press/072108c.html
Stewart Will Begin New Era As Driver/Co-Owner In 51st Annual Daytona 500 – http://www.catchfence.com/press/072108b.html
WIX Filters Lap Leader News and Notes: Allstate 400 at The Brickyard – http://www.catchfence.com/press/072108a.html
NSCS Raybestos Rookie Contenders Allstate 400 Race Notes & Quotes – http://www.catchfence.com/press/072108.html
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Commission Upholds Penalty
On July 21, 2008, the National Stock Car Racing Commission heard and considered the appeal of Dale Earnhardt Inc. regarding the #1 car. The appeal concerned four penalties issued by NASCAR stemming from opening day inspection on July 3, 2008 at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Daytona International Speedway. The penalties concern Section 12-4-A of the NASCAR Rule Book “Actions detrimental to stock car racing”; Section 12-4-Q: “Any determination by NASCAR Officials that the car, car parts, components, and/or equipment used in the Event do not conform to NASCAR rules” and Section 20-3.8A: “Roof of the car does not conform to the specifications of the NASCAR Rule Book.” The penalties assessed were:
# Loss of 150 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Car Owner Points for car owner Teresa Earnhardt.
# Loss of 150 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Driver Points for driver Martin Truex, Jr.
# $100,000.00 fine; suspension from NASCAR for the next six (6) NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Events; suspension from NASCAR until August 27, 2008, and probation until December 31, 2008 for crew chief Kevin Manion.
# Suspension from NASCAR for the next six (6) NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Events; suspension from NASCAR until August 27, 2008, and probation until December 31, 2008 for team member Gary Putnam.
The Appellants had requested and were granted a deferral of the suspension and fine penalties until this hearing could be convened. The Appellants did not contest the rules violations, but argued that the penalties were too severe for the infractions. The Appellants explained that rigorous checks and balances in the fabrication process were in place at DEI and could offer no explanation as to why the roof failed to meet the inspection templates. They argued that the infractions were minor in nature, not deliberate, and that the resulting lowered roof was a disadvantage according to their wind tunnel findings.
The Commission found that the infractions were clear-cut. The roof was low across a broad area. Accordingly, the penalties that were issued are warranted. Therefore, it is the unanimous decision of the National Stock Car Racing Commission to uphold the original penalties assessed by NASCAR. The periods of the suspensions are to be adjusted from the date of this hearing. The Appellants have the right under Section 15 of the Rule Book to appeal this decision to the National Stock Car Racing Commissioner.
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Sorenson ‘working on’ contract negotiations with Ganassi: Reed Sorenson is in the final year of his contract with Chip Ganassi Racing, though he could return to the #41 Sprint Cup team next year. Sorenson raced in the Nationwide Series last weekend at Gateway International Raceway and was asked what the status of his contract negotiations with Ganassi is. “We’re working on it right now,” Sorenson said. “Working on it.” Driver David Reutimann, who joined Sorenson at the news conference, interjected: “How’s it going?” “Working on it,” Sorenson said with a smile. Sorenson didn’t disclose any further details.(SceneDaily.com)(7-22-2008)
Threee drivers participate in day one of Goodyear Tire Test at Atlanta: #18-Kyle Busch, along with #66-Scott Riggs and #28-Travis Kvapil, hit the pavement Monday to test combinations of tire compounds and set ups for Goodyear. With two full days of testing, Goodyear is working to ensure the ideal tire for October’s race. “I think it will be a lot better direction than what Goodyear had here in the spring. They came here and tried to be cautious with the tire,” said Steve Addington, crew chief for the #18 team, referring to noted tire shortcomings during the Kobalt Tools 500. “Now, they’ve seen what they needed to see and that’s the reason we’re down here, to try to help them get the tire to where fans will see better racing.(Atlanta Motor Speedway PR)(7-22-2008)
Harvick rain delayed at Oxford: UPDATE: he wins The TD Banknorth 250 featuring Kevin Harvick against a field of top local and regional drivers was postponed Sunday because of rain. Race officials said qualifying heats would resume Monday afternoon, weather permitting. Rain remained in the forecast and there was a flash flood watch in effect through Monday evening. Taking advantage of an off week for Sprint Cup drivers, Harvick chose to spend the weekend at Oxford Plains Speedway. He finished second in his qualifying heat to earn a spot in the feature race.(Associated Press)(7-21-2008)
UPDATE: Monday Kevin Harvick added the winner’s trophy from the Super Bowl of short track racing to his collection. The Bakersfield, Cal. native drove away from the field in the late stages to win the TD Banknorth Oxford 250 Monday at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Me.(Hartford Courant)(7-22-2008)
Testing at Kentucky this week: Sprint Cup teams are scheduled to test this week at Kentucky Speedway. On Monday, 7/21 the Penske R& D team will be at the track. On Tuesday, 7/22 it’s R&D teams for Hendrick Motorsports, Penske, and Dale Earnhardt, Inc. On Wednesday, 7/23, Hendrick Motorsports continues. Fans can watch from the Turn 3 Fan Center at no charge. Schedule subject to change daily. Test times vary.(Kentucky Speedway)(7-21-2008)
UPDATE: Also testing on Wednesday, 7/23 will be the Michael Waltrip Racing R&D team.(Kentucky Speedway)(7-22-2008)
Dale Jr. – Shifting Gears Returns to ESPN with Final Two Episodes: REPOST: airs today Dale Jr. – Shifting Gears, the sports documentary chronicling NASCAR superstar Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his unprecedented move from the team founded by his father to Hendrick Motorsports, will return to ESPN for the final two episodes on Tuesday, July 22 and Friday, July 25, at 7 p.m. ET. The new episodes, each one hour in length, are the fourth and fifth installments of a five-part series and air during the week leading up to ESPN’s live coverage of the Sprint Cup Series Allstate 400 at the Brickyard on Sunday, July 27, at 1 p.m. from Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The July 22 debut of the new episode will feature, among other things, reaction to the emotional conclusion of the Crown Royal 400 in May at Richmond International Raceway. It will segue into the July 25 finale, which highlights the driver’s popular Father’s Day victory at Michigan International Speedway. The original airings will be simulcast on ESPN MobileTV. The first of the two new episodes re-airs Thursday, July 24, at 7 p.m. on ESPN2, and again Sunday, July 27, at 2 a.m. on ESPN2. The final episode re-airs Sunday, July 27, at 3 a.m. on ESPN2.(ESPN PR)(7-17-2008)
Kyle Petty’s break from the Sprint Cup circuit has been extended by one race. Terry Labonte, who has driven the past six races in the #45 car while Petty served as an analyst for TNT, will be in the car again for Sunday’s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Petty Enterprises officials want to take advantage of Labonte’s past champion’s provisional — Labonte won titles in 1984 and 1996 — to guarantee the car will be in the field for one of the biggest races of the year. Officials said this was only temporary and Petty will return to the car.(ESPN.com)(7-21-2008)
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Five things you may have missed this weekend
It appears that the IndyCar series learned its lesson. At the Indy 500, officials cut Danica Patrick off as she strode through the pits looking for Ryan Briscoe. Saturday, Patrick went looking for Milka Duno after the two nearly tangled in practice
http://www.thatsracin.com/topstories/story/16711.html
Video surfaces of Danica – Milka clash – http://www.thatsracin.com/topstories/story/16716.html
Stewart’s car number, sponsors decided
Tony Stewart will drive the No. 14 Chevrolet in his debut next season with his own Sprint Cup Series team, Stewart-Haas Racing, and will share sponsorship from Office Depot and Old Spice, the Observer has learned.
http://www.thatsracin.com/topstories/story/16736.html
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Yes, He REALLY Said That
Greg Zipadelli, No. 20 Toyota crew chief, on challenges Tony Stewart will face as owner-driver next season. “He likes to be backed up against the wall and that’s when he usually does his best.”
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SCOTT PRUETT WILL CHAT WITH FANS ON WGI FAN FORUM
Pruett is the next featured driver leading up to the Centurion Boats at The Glen
Watkins Glen, NY (July 21, 2008) – Watkins Glen International will host its next driver chat on the WGI Fan Talk Forum on Wednesday, July 23rd 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.
The live chats are open to all race fans that are registered on the WGI Fan Talk Forum. All fans will need to do in order to participate is log into the fan forum and click on the link that appears following a successful login. Not registered yet? Simply log-on to the WGI Fan Talk Forum (www.TheGlen.com/forum), fill out the registration form and you are ready to post!
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Testing at Carolina Motorsports Park: David Reutimann and Mike Wallace are both testing Nationwide Series Cars Monday at Carolina Motorsports Park. Reutimann is in the # 99 Toyota with NAPA Sponsorship and Mike Wallace is in the #7 GEICO sponsored Toyota.(Carolina Motorsports Park PR)(7-21-2008)
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True Hoosiers are coming home to ORP with momentum. David Stremme, from South Bend, Ind., is ninth in the standings and like Keller, has been quiet but solid for Rusty Wallace Racing this season. Including his ninth-place finish last week at Gateway, Stremme has four top 10s in his last eight races, including top fives at Dover and Nashville. Bryan Clauson was born in California but his family moved to Noblesville, Ind. when he was 10. One of the young up-and-coming drivers in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, he’s shown his biggest improvement in his last three races heading to his series track debut at ORP. In his last four races, he posted his career-best finish – fifth at Kentucky – and also secured his first pole (Daytona). Clauson, 19, also leads the series Raybestos Rookie of the Year standings over his Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Dario Franchitti.Then there’s the onlymother /daughter-owned team in NASCAR’s national series, ML Motorsports. Mary Louis Miller and daughter Stephany Mullen are Indiana natives and base their shop out of Warsaw, Ind. All team and crew members are from Indiana with their driver, veteran Mark Green the only non-Hoosier in the organization (Kentucky). The team is running a part-time schedule this year and has been improving as the season has progressed. Green has had to qualify on time in each of the 12 races the team has run this year and he’s delivered. His fifth-place finish at Talladega tied his career-best result and his fourth-place start at Richmond was the second-best of his career. He’s posted three top-15 finishes for the team in the last six races(NASCAR) (07-21-08)
A return to O’Reilly Raceway Park is more like a second homecoming for drivers Jason Leffler and Jason Keller. Leffler, the defending winner of the Kroger 200, may be a Long Beach, Calif. native but considers ORP a second home. In addition to his win there last year, Leffler has seven wins at the track, tying him with Parnelli Jones for seventh on ORP’s overall win list. Leffler also has won four National Midget and two Silver Crown races there. In five NASCAR Nationwide Series starts at ORP, Leffler has one win, one pole and five top-five finishes. He made his series debut at the track in 1999 for Joe Gibbs Racing. A visit to ORP comes at a perfect time for Keller, who comes off a season-best third-place finish last week at Gateway. That result was also his best since a runner-up finish at Chicagoland in 2004. Keller calls ORP one of his favorite tracks, and his results there show why. In 14 starts, the South Carolina-natve has two wins – including his first-career victory in 1995 – one pole, seven top fives and nine top 10s. Keller is 10th in the standings, and has three top-10 finishes — including that first top-five — in his last six races for his single-owner team, CJM Racing.(NASCAR) (07-21-08)
The all-time series winner at ORP, Morgan Shepherd, is still running strong at age 66. Shepherd, who has started 18 of the 20 races he’s entered this year – having to qualify on time for each of them – for his own team, is entered at ORP where he has three wins, including the first race run at the track in 1982. Those three wins are tied with the trio of victories he’s posted in series competition at Bristol for his most wins at one track. Shepherd finished 13th earlier this year at Talladega, his best finish since 2003 when he was 11th, also at Talladega. He led three laps last week at Gateway.The track is one of seven that have been on the NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule since the series’ inception in 1982. … Kroger is the longest-running race sponsorship in motorsports. … There have been 11 different winners in the last 11 races at ORP and seven of those drivers went on to win the series championship in the year they won at ORP.(NASCAR) (07-21-08)
Clauson is a member of arguably one of the strongest groups of young drivers the series has ever showcased. Four other teenagers with stout series credentials will be making their series track debuts at ORP and a win isn’t out of the question. Joey Logano, 18, has a win, two poles, three top fives and four top 10s in his five races. Landon Cassill, 19, has a pole and two top 10s in his last two races including his career-best finish of sixth at Gateway last week. James Buescher, 18, was seventh at Gateway, his best finish in only four career races. His other three efforts resulted in top-20 finishes. Also Colin Braun, 19, has yet to start outside the top 10 in his four series starts and claimed his first pole earlier this year at Mexico City. Those drivers, coupled with “seasoned” young drivers such as Brad Keselowski (24), Steve Wallace (20), Kelly Bires (23), Brad Coleman (20), David Ragan (22), Cale Gale (23), Chase Miller (21) and Josh Wise (25) show the series at its developmental best.(NASCAR) (07-21-08)
Jul 21: NASCAR Nationwide Series at O’Reilly Kroger 200 benefiting Riley Hospital for Children Entry List – http://thehotlap.com/modules.php?name=Latest_News&op=view&rid=3329
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Craftsman career development week for Urban Youth Racing School: NASCAR Series sponsor, Craftsman, kicks off their fifth annual Craftsman Career Development Apprenticeship Week in Mooresville, NC today, bringing six students from the Urban Youth Racing Schools (UYRS) in Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC to the Mooresville area to work with four different teams in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The students, who range in age from 16-18, report for duty at their respective race shops today and will work side-by-side with the teams through Wednesday as they prepare their race trucks for the Power Stroke Diesel 200 at O’Reilly Raceway Park in Indiana. On Thursday, the students will fly to Indianapolis, IN where they will continue their learning experience as they work in the pits with their teams racing toward victory on Friday night. All students will round out the evening joining the race winner in the Craftsman Victory Lane celebration. Philadelphia students include Kyle Baker who will intern with Red Horse Racing and driver David Starr; Brigette Depalma and Chris Lawrence who will be teamed up with TRG Motorsports and drivers T.J. Bell and Donny Lia, respectively; and Jeremy Ortiz who will work with Circle Bar Motorsports and driver Brendan Gaughan. Washington, DC-based students include Jarel Harris who will team up with Xpress Motorsports and driver Bryan Scott and Serfrederick Hill, II who will work with Circle Bar Racing and driver Rick Crawford.(Craftsman PR)(7-21-2008)
Setzer to Randy Moss Motorsports in ’09? UPDATE BHR-VA response: During the final practice session broadcast, Ray Dunlap reported that Randy Moss Motorsports will most likely be a two truck team in 2009 with one veteran driver and one rookie. Dennis Setzer is rumored to be heading the list of veteran candidates for the ride. Setzer is currently on a one-year contract with BHR-VA.(7-18-2008)
UPDATE: In response to some recent rumors around the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series garage area, BHR-VA and driver Dennis Setzer are releasing a statement about their future together. At this time, the team and driver are working collectively with each other and individually on options for the 2009 season. Both parties will release statements at future times on their respective plans. Until this time, the team is focused on its performance in 2008 and will continue its contract together which is through the end of this season.(BHR-VA PR)(7-21-2008)
TRG announces crew chief change for the #71: TRG Motorsports has announced that Jason Miller has resigned as Crew Chief of the #71 NationRides.com Chevy driven by Raybestos Rookie of the Year contender, Donny Lia. Effective immediately, Jon Wolfe will take over as Crew Chief of the #71 NationRides.com Chevrolet. Wolfe joined TRG Motorsports in May and has served as the team’s General Manager. Wolfe came to TRG Motorsports after leading the Research and Development program at Robert Yates Racing, and has been working in the NASCAR ranks for over 20 years.(TRG Motorsports PR)(7-21-2008)
New crew chief for Scott: Dave McCarty will be the crew chief for Brian Scott and the #16-Albertsons Chevy at O’Reilly Raceway Park replacing Dave Fuge who is no longer associated with the team.(Xpress Motorsports PR)(7-21-2008)
Murphy returns to the #07 at O’Reilly: Sean Murphy will take a break from the ASA Late Model Series and make a return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in the #07-ASI Limited Chevy on Friday July 25th at O’Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis. Sean Murphy piloted the #32-ASI Limited Chevy for SS Green Light racing to his 4th win of the season in the ASA Series at Salem Speedway in Salem Indiana on Saturday night.(SS Green Light Racing PR)(7-21-2008)
VFW back on board #33: For the second time in 2008, the KHI #33 Chevrolet Silverado will carry the red, white and blue colors of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States’ paint scheme. The #33 VFW Chevy debuted on March 29 at Martinsville Speedway and is scheduled to run in four more races, including the Veterans Day weekend event at Phoenix International Raceway. In eight career starts at ORP, Hornaday has recorded two wins (2007 and 1997), five top-five and five top-10 finishes. In last year’s win at ORP, he started second and led 90 laps en route to the team’s third win of the season.(Kevin Harvick Inc. PR)(7-21-2008)
Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – ORP: Marc Mitchell was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the July 19 Built Ford Tough 225 at Kentucky Speedway. Mitchell grabbed a ninth-place finish, his best in 12 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races and first top-10. He claimed top rookie honors for the third time this season and for the second time in the last three events. Colin Braun leads the Raybestos Rookie standings by 16 points (133-117) over Donny Lia entering the July 25 Power Stroke Diesel 200 at O’Reilly Raceway Park (Indianapolis, Ind.). Tim Sauter was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2007 Power Stroke Diesel 200, scoring an 18th-place finish. Carl Edwards is the only Raybestos Rookie to win in 13 previous Craftsman Truck Series races at O’Reilly Raceway Park. Edwards won the 2003 Power Stroke Diesel 200 by .617 seconds over Travis Kvapil.(Raybestos PR)(7-21-2008)
New team to debut at Bristol: UPDATE More: During Sunday night’s Speed Report, Ray Dunlap reported that there would be a new team making its debut at Bristol Motor Speedway in the Truck Series. The number will be 41 and the driver, sprint/midget car racer Tayler Malsam.(7-21-2008)
UPDATE: Tayler Malsam, the SunTrust Rookie-of-the-Year candidate in the ARCA RE/MAX Series will be driving for Cunningham Motorsports in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Bristol. We’ve also learned that Malsam will climb the ladder and run for Rookie-of-the-Year in the truck series in 2009. Firedown Graphics is expected to jump on board as a sponsor with Barry Owens expected to crew chief.(CatchFence.com)(7-21-2008)
Bryan Silas to return to series: ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Bryan Silas will return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Bristol Motor Speedway in August. Silas, the Stuart, Florida native will drive the #48 Chevrolet Silverado for Fast Track Racing. Silas is also scheduled to compete at Texas Motor Speedway, Atlanta Motor Speedway and Homestead-Miami Speedway. Silas’s ARCA crew chief, former NASCAR driver Jeff McClure is expected to crew chief the Rockingham Speedway-sponsored truck.(CatchFence.com)(7-21-2008)
Robb Brent to run Nashville: Rob Brent is scheduled to run the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at Nashville Superspeedway advancing from his ARCA RE/MAX Series career for Brad Keselowski Racing. Brent, the Michigan native is still waiting on an official number from NASCAR, but speculation is that the team is gunning for either the #29 (former Keselowski Racing number) or the #00 to match their ARCA RE/MAX Series team number. Brent will run two additional events to be named later. Bob Brent’z Orchard Chrysler Dodge Jeep is expected to sponsor Brent until further sponsorship is obtained.(CatchFence.com)(7-21-2008)
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Fierce Point Battle Rages On
07-21-2008 | Tom Jensen, TruckSeries.com
Saturday night’s Built Ford Tough 225 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Kentucky Speedway was a great way to kick off the second half of the season for the truckers. Not because it was the very best race of the season — it wasn’t — but because of what it set up for the stretch run. The truth is, Johnny Benson handily dominated the Kentucky proceedings, leading 94 of 150 laps in his Toyota Certified Used Vehicles Tundra to best his Bill Davis Racing teammate, Michael Annett and the Pilot Travel Centers Toyota. No, the finish wasn’t an edge-of-your-seat thriller like Michigan or Mansfield. But the title race certainly seems as though it will be. Check this out: With 13 of 25 NCTS races in the books for 2008, Benson leads Matt Crafton by just one point and Ron Hornaday Jr. by five points. With Rick Crawford 92 points back in fourth, followed by Mike Skinner (-101) and Todd Bodine (-111), it truly is a six-way fight for the championship. That’s pretty remarkable, given that the season is past the midpoint.
http://www.truckseries.com/cgi-script/NCTS_08/articles/000012/001281.htm
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ARCA Weekly Notes Package: 7/21/08
Scott Speed, driver of the No. 2 Red Bull Toyota for Eddie Sharp Racing in the ARCA RE/MAX Series, earned his second career victory in the 56-year-old national stock car tour on Friday evening at Kentucky Speedway, crossing the finish line 0.541 seconds ahead of Sean Caisse and Justin Allgaier.
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ARCA POINTS LEADER STENHOUSE JR., TO RACE USAC SILVER CROWN CAR FOR CARL EDWARDS IN INDIANA
Concord, N.C. (July 21, 2006) – Roush Fenway Racing up-and-comer Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is coming into his own in the ARCA RE/MAX Series. He’s been leading the point standings since May following his first career stock car win at Kentucky but his love for open wheel racing has not faded. This week, prior to the “Berlin ARCA 200” at Berlin Raceway, Stenhouse will stop in Indiana to race Carl Edwards USAC Silver Crown car. Stenhouse will race the No. 199 Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies car at the Terre Haute Action track on Wednesday then at O’Reilly Raceway Park (ORP) on Thursday.
Stenhouse will test the No. 99 ARCA RE/MAX Ford at Nashville Superspeedway on Tuesday, July 22 before heading to Indiana. Following his back-to-back Silver Crown starts, Stenhouse will travel to Berlin Raceway for Saturday’s ARCA event where he hopes to increase his points lead over Scott Speed (he currently has a 65 point lead) and add to his win column.
For more information on tickets and start times for Stenhouse’s two USAC Silver Crown races visit www.usacracing.com. For more information on Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies Racing visit www.racingeclipse.com.
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McBain strikes back at Mosport
Calgary Herald – AB, Canada
Don Thomson Jr. passed points leader Scott Steckly with just eight laps remaining late Saturday night to win the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series A&W Cruisin’ …
http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/sports/story.html?id=d9d3d9df-01ae-48b5-bfea-4cb0783e4f39
Thomson outduels Steckly at SunValley
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Steckly was in position to collect his third straight NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Sirius Satellite Radio win before Thomson made the pass for his first win of the 2008 season and his third overall in the series. …
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I.N. Sider says Kasey Kahne’s return to victory lane is good for NASCAR in the new Behind [Closed] Garage Doors column, now posted at www.Valvoline.com.
Insider Racing News
http://insiderracingnews.com/Writers/AM/072208.html
Racer Profile: Tim Brewer
by Allen Madding
The Nascar Insiders
How to Follow The Insiders
We here at The NASCAR Insiders know that blogging is still a very new medium. Heck, we’ve only been doing it for like four months now. We are learning new stuff everyday about how all this works, and we thought maybe we’d lay a little knowledge on our awesome, and growing group of readers.
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheNascarInsiders/~3/342142333/
RaceTalkRadio.com:
Making the Grade – Midterm Report Card by Dennis Michelsen
http://www.racetalkradio.com/soz/id158.htm
RaceTalkRadio.com:
SOZ says: It’s the “Soft Pass” driving fans away from NASCAR by Mike Harper
http://www.racetalkradio.com/soz/id159.htm
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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
Tue July 22
3:00 am NASCAR Now ESPN2
12:00 pm 1995 Brickyard 400 ESPNC
5:00 pm NASCAR Now ESPN2
9:00 pm Drafting Partners GAC
Wed July 23
12:00 am NASCAR Now ESPN2
12:00 pm 1998 Brickyard 400 ESPNC
5:00 pm NASCAR Now ESPN2
9:00 pm Drafting Partners GAC
Thu July 24
12:00 am NASCAR Now ESPN2
1:00 am Drafting Partners GAC
1:00 pm Drafting Partners GAC
2:00 pm 2000 Brickyard 400 ESPNC
5:00 pm NASCAR Now ESPN2
7:00 pm Dale Jr. � Shifting Gears ESPN
7:00 pm Drafting Partners GAC
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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