Stock Car Gazette, Wed., July 30, 2008
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by Mike Irwin ~ July 30th, 2008 @ 6:25 am. Filed under: Stock Car Gazette. 339 reads |
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Yesterday was an unintentional day off… apparently the web server crashed and/or had to had some maintenance applied to it. But we’re back today with all the latest NASCAR news. Didja miss us? I didn’t think so.
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Stock Car Gazette Columnists Speak Out!
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TV Times - Mildred Marcum Pioneer Awards Given
by: Lou Modestino
The Women in the Winner’s Circle Foundation announced the winners of its Leadership Award, the Mildred Marcum Pioneer Award, the USAC Kara Hendrick Spirit Award, and the Opportunity Award. Read more about this at motorsportsnews.net/archives/1456
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Stewart fined for altercation and team given probation
Two-time Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart was fined $10,000 and his team was placed on probation Monday following an altercation last week at the U.S. Auto Club’s National Midget race in Indianapolis. Stewart was fined for unsportsmanlike conduct and conduct detrimental to racing. USAC said in a statement that Stewart was involved in an on-track incident Thursday [...]
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Tony George slams NASCAR and Goodyear
Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Tony George said today it’s up to NASCAR and Goodyear to find a solution for the tire debacle that spoiled Sunday’s Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. George, who missed the 400 while vacationing in British Columbia following the IndyCar Series race in Edmonton, Alberta, said there have been enough stock car races [...]
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No amount of “spin” can salvage NASCAR’s Indy debacle
It was ugly. It was absurd. It was inexcusable. And it was flat-out embarrassing. Other than that, the 2008 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard was a swell event. I will dispense with the particulars about who won (Jimmie Johnson), driving what (Hendrick Motorsports-prepared Car of Today), etc., because it doesn’t matter at this point. What [...]
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Fans deserve refunds from NASCAR, Goodyear
Remember a few years ago when Formula One had a tire fiasco at Indianapolis Motor Speedway that resulted with, what, a couple F1 cars, a dirt bike and a Silver Crown car racing on Sunday? What a joke, many of us in the NASCAR world said. The fans deserve refunds, we said from our high and [...]
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McCumbee, Petty and Labonte to Pilot No. 45 Dodge - Trio to Split Next Three Starts for Petty Enterprises: Petty Enterprises, the winningest organization in NASCAR history, announces its driver lineup for the No. 45 Marathon American Spirit Motor Oil Dodge through the August 17th NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Michigan International Speedway. Chad McCumbee, Kyle Petty and Terry Labonte will each compete in one event over the next three weeks. “Chad, Kyle and Terry will be competing at places where they have all had success in the past,” said Petty Enterprises Vice President of Race Operations Robbie Loomis. “That should put the No. 45 team in the best position possible to gain points on the teams in front of us in owner points. Everyone at Petty Enterprises is committed to doing whatever it takes to get this team back inside the top-35. That is one of our highest priorities as an organization.” McCumbee, 23, will attempt to make his first Sprint Cup start of the season this weekend at the Pocono (Pa.) Raceway. He made his first career Sprint Cup start at Pocono in 2007, finishing 25th. McCumbee also picked up an ARCA RE/MAX Series victory at Pocono last year. He currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series where he is 12th in points. Petty will return to the seat of the No. 45 Dodge for the August 10 event at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International. This will be the first start for Petty since the Coca-Cola 600 in May. His hiatus included at six-race stint in the TNT Sports booth where he covered the Sprint Cup Series. “We’re all excited to see Kyle back in the No. 45 Marathon Dodge at Watkins Glen,” said Loomis. “He has been a great road course racer throughout his career. I know he is looking forward to it as well so we are going up there with a lot of confidence that we will have a solid run.” Labonte, who has competed in seven races in the No. 45 Dodge this season, will make his eighth start at the Michigan International Speedway on August 17th. He owns seven top-fives, 13 top-tens and two poles in his career at Michigan. - Moore Consulting Group for Petty Enterprises, Press Release
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Clay Millican’s Top Fuel IHRA flip from July, 2005 at Milan Dragway
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NASCAR Apologizes For Indy Tire Fiasco
NASCAR apologized Tuesday for the tire fiasco that ruined its prestigious race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and vowed to avoid a repeat. A durability issue with the tires Goodyear brought to Indy forced NASCAR to call cautions every 10 to 12 laps on Sunday to slow the action and force teams to change their tires before they failed. The longest run under the green flag was 13 laps, and Jimmie Johnson claimed the victory at the end of a seven-lap sprint to the finish in the second-slowest race in the 15 years NASCAR has competed at the Brickyard. The drivers were disgusted, fans were frustrated and NASCAR is still trying to figure out why things went so wrong. “I can’t say enough how sorry we are and it’s our responsibility being NASCAR that we don’t go through this situation again,” said Robin Pemberton, vice president of competition.
Stewart Fined $10,000
Two-time Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart was fined $10,000 and his team was placed on probation Monday following an altercation last week at the U.S. Auto Club’s National Midget race in Indianapolis. Stewart was fined for unsportsmanlike conduct and conduct detrimental to racing. Stewart, who apologized Monday, also agreed to pay for the costs of new radios and uniforms for USAC officials.
Knaus Named Best Crew Chief
Chad Knaus, crew chief of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevy driven by Jimmie Johnson, has been named the WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race following Sunday’s Allstate 400 at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Despite challenging tire-related troubles that plagued the entire field and handling issues with the car, Johnson and the entire No. 48 team managed to come out on top, winning their second Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. Due to excessive tire wear, NASCAR displayed six competition caution flags, approximately every 10-12 laps, beginning on lap 10, to give teams as many chances as possible to change tires. 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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AT&T Team USA Chevrolet at Pocono Raceway: To drive excitement for Team USA at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, #31-Jeff Burton will circle Pocono Raceway in a paint scheme featuring the AT&T USA five-ring logo and images of U.S. Olympic team hopefuls gymnast Nastia Liukin and swimmer Michael Phelps. Luikin is currently focused on qualifying for her first Olympic Games and has nine world medals (four gold and five silver), tying the mark held by Shannon Miller, who has earned more world and Olympic medals (16 total) than any other U.S. gymnast. Phelps is the most decorated swimmer in World Championships history and is a 20-time record holder. Most recently, he recorded two world records and has captured eight medals (six gold and two bronze) at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, becoming the first American to win eight medals in one Olympiad. AT&T is an official sponsor of the U.S. Olympic team and provides significant financial support, products and services to the U.S. Olympic Committee. In addition to sporting new colors this weekend at Pocono, Burton will also wear a special AT&T Team USA firesuit and sport a custom designed American Flag helmet. Both the firesuit and helmet will be auctioned off following the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 with all the proceeds benefiting one of the Olympic charities.(RCR PR), see a few images of the scheme on my #31 Team Schemes page.(7-30-2008) www.jayski.com/schemes/2008/31cup.htm
DW selected “Nashvillian of the Year”: NASCAR legend and FOX Sports Broadcast analyst Darrell Waltrip has been selected to receive the prestigious “Nashvillian of the Year Award” from the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Nashville on Friday, August 1st at the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel. Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. The “Nashvillian of the Year Award” will be presented in the Crown Ballroom on the 10th floor at noon. Waltrip will be the 27th recipient of the award which was first awarded to Martha Rivers Ingram in 1980. Waltrip, a three time Winston Cup Champion, owns Darrell Waltrip Honda/Volvo in Franklin, TN where he currently lives with his wife Stevie. He has two daughters, Jessica and Sarah.(PR), see full post on my Awards page.(7-30-2008) www.jayski.com/pages/awards.htm
“Mirrors” scheme for #96 at Pocono: DLP HDTV is teaming up with 20th Century Fox to support the upcoming action thriller, “Mirrors,” in a promotional partnership for the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 Sprint Cup Series race Aug. 3 at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa. “Mirrors,” starring Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton and Amy Smart and directed by Alexandre Aja, will be featured on J.J. Yeley’s #96 DLP HDTV Toyota Camry during the race, while Sutherland will serve as grand marshal of the event and will give the “Gentlemen, Start Your Engines” command. Since DLP Technology uses millions of microscopic mirrors to produce stunning pictures on the best HDTVs, the connection with this new movie and the DLP HDTV Toyota Camry is particularly well-suited. In “Mirrors,” which opens in theatres everywhere Aug. 15, Sutherland portrays a troubled ex-cop who must save his family from an unspeakable evil that is using mirrors as a gateway into their home. The movie will be shown nationwide in a digital format at select theatres on DLP Cinema projectors. DLP leads the cinema movement from film to digital movie theatres powered by DLP Cinema Technology with over 6,700 screens in more than 40 countries.(True Speed Communication/Hall of Fame Racing PR)(7-30-2008)
Cheesy scheme for Mears for Pocono: Cheez-It, the world’s best-selling cheese cracker, will adorn the hood of the #5 Chevrolet of Casey Mears this weekend at Pocono Raceway. This is the second time this season [Texas in April] that “The Big Cheese” will decorate the hood of the #5 Chevy. Cheez-It also will be a primary sponsor at Michigan [August] and California’s Auto Club Speedway [August] later this season.(HMS PR), see an image of the scheme on my #5 Team Schemes page.(7-30-2008) www.jayski.com/schemes/2008/5cup.htm
Avis scheme for Newman: #12-Ryan Newman will run a red and white Avis [rental cars] in the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway. This is the first and only race this year that Avis has served as the primary sponsor for the No. 12 Dodge in 2008. In honor of this weekend’s #12 Avis Dodge, Avis is inviting motorsports enthusiasts to experience the unique service and benefits of its award-winning technology with a special discount on its car rentals. To receive up to 25% off rentals, racing fans must mention Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number W009404 at the time of reservation by calling 1-800-331-1212 or visit www.avis.com and enter the AWD number when prompted. This week, the #12 Avis Dodge pit crew traveled to Victory Junction Gang Camp in Randleman, N.C., to take part in NASCARnival Nights. As part of the event, the #12 pit crew did a pit stop demonstration for the 125 campers. The pit crew also participated in the night’s “Beach Blast”-themed activities - they took turns in the dunking tank, played with water guns and just enjoyed time with the campers.(Penske Racing PR), see images of the scheme on my #12 Team Scheme page.(7-30-2008) www.jayski.com/schemes/2008/12cup.htm#diecast
Ken Howes honored at Indy with True Grit Award: Ken Howes was honored Sunday with the C&R Racing True Grit Award, which exemplifies outstanding achievement in racing and acknowledges dedicated crew chiefs and mechanics in the motor sports industry. Howes, Hendrick Motorsports’ vice president of competition, was presented the award by Chris Paulsen, the president and owner of C&R Racing Inc. The honor is bestowed twice annually at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, prior to the Indianapolis 500 and Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. Previous winners of the NASCAR True Grit Award include Barry Dodson, Ray Evernham, Jimmy Fennig, Tony Glover, Jimmy Makar, Buddy Parrott, Ryan Pemberton, Robby Reiser, Glen Wood and Leonard Wood.(Hendrick Motorsports site)(7-30-2008)
Bowyer tests at Nashville: #07-Clint Bowyer and the RCR Jack Daniel’s team tested at Nashville Superspeedway on Tuesday, July 29 in an effort to fine-tune their mile-and-a-half program.(RCR PR)(7-30-2008)
Kurt Busch testing and Road Atlanta UPDATE 2: In preparation for the Aug. 10 return to road course racing at Watkins Glen, N.Y., Kurt Busch, Pat Tryson, and crew are scheduled to be testing at Road Atlanta Tuesday (7/29/08). “We like Road Atlanta because it offers a layout that pretty much covers it all,” Pat said of the the 2.54-mile road course located in Braselton, Georgia. “It has the ‘esses’ and 12 turns, including one that runs downhill.”(Penske Racing PR)(7-24-2008)
UPDATE: Kevin Harvick and the #29 Shell-Pennzoil Racing team are testing at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga., on Tuesday and Wednesday [July 29-30] of this week in preparation for the Centurion Boats at the Glen on August 10th.(RCR PR)
AND been told others are testing, including: #01-Ron Fellows, #1-Truex, #5-Mears, #6-Ragan, #7-Gordon, #8-Almirola, #9-Kahne, #10-Carpentier, #15-Menard, #21-Ambrose, #24-Hendrick, #31-Burton, #42-Montoya, #43-Labonte, #45-Petty, #48-Johsnon, #60-Said, #77-Hornish, #96-Brad Coleman/PJ Jones. Also NNS teams #17 Roush and #40-Franchitti.(7-29-2008)
UPDATE 2: Testing at Road Atlanta was delayed approximately an hour Tuesday after Elliott Sadler crashed hard into a barrier. Sadler was not injured. The hit was so hard the front suspension was pushed up near the firewall. It was not immediately known if something broke on his car. Nearly two dozen teams turned laps preparing for next week.(PRN’s Garage Pass Radio Show)(7-30-2008)
Race #1400 for BDR: When #22-Dave Blaney takes the green flag for the start of the Pocono race Sunday, it will mark Bill Davis Racing’s 1,400th NASCAR start. Since 1988, BDR drivers have made 333 Nationwide Series starts, 328 Craftsman Truck Series starts and 738 Cup Series starts.(BDR PR)(7-30-2008)
Indy TV Ratings Increase: ESPN had a final household coverage rating of 5.1 for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, a 3% increase from last year’s 4.9. Household impressions were 4,888,964, up 5% from last year’s 4,657,433. Viewership 6,667,729, up 1% from last year’s 6,573,536. This race is ESPN’s most-viewed auto race ever. The NASCAR Nationwide Series ORP event was on ESPN and had a final rating of 1.5, up 6% from last year’s 1.4 on ESPN2. For NNS season on cable (ESPN and ESPN2), they are up 17 percent from last year (not including the California race that was rain-delayed and run on Monday).(ESPN)(7-29-2008)
Dale Earnhardt Inc.s Martin Truex Jr. reportedly was involved in a raised-voice spat with DEI President of Global Operations Max Siegel Saturday night, accusing Siegel of leaking a story to ESPN.com that Truex had agreed to a two-year contract extension. Truex angrily denied the story on Saturday and reported had it out with Siegel that evening.(Ford Racing)(7-29-2008)
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Petty Enterprises releases driver lineup for its No. 45 Dodge
Petty Enterprises has announced its NASCAR Sprint Cup driver lineup for its No. 45 Dodge in the coming races as Kyle Petty continues to appear on a limited basis in the car.
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Fans deserve an apology and a promise
Allstate 400 was an abject failure
David Poole: It’s a waste of time and effort to attempt to assign blame for what happened Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. There is no problem in assigning responsibility.
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NASCARâ SPEEDPARKÔ MYRTLE BEACH TO HOST KASEY KAHNE
July 28, 2008, Myrtle Beach, S.C. – Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 9 Budweiser Dodge Charger and official NASCARâ SpeedParkä spokesperson, will visit NASCARâ SpeedParkÔ Myrtle Beach on Wednesday, July 30 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. NASCARâ SpeedParkÔ Myrtle Beach will have a limited number of wristbands available as part of a gift with purchase promotion. Guests who spend $50 or more in the NASCARâ SpeedParkÔ Myrtle Beach retail store will receive a wristband while supplies last. For additional information, call (843) 913-5296 or visit NASCARSpeedPark.com.
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Meet the Crew … The No. 29 Shell-Pennzoil over-the-wall crew will sign autographs Sunday, August 3 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Chevy display. While at the Chevy display, fans can also check out the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado as well as the line up of fuel efficient vehicles that go from gas friendly to gas free. Additionally, fans can take the Chevy Challenge and receive a Team Chevy souvenir. The Chevy display is located behind the main grandstands and all fans must have an admission ticket to enter the fan zone area.
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Ryan Newman Talks Dirt…Tracks
Ryan Newman gets down and dirty on this week’s Alltel Racing Podcast, talking about where it all began for him as a driver- dirt track racing. As the 2008 Daytona 500 Champion returns to his home state of Indiana this weekend for the Brickyard, he discusses the impact that dirt track racing has had on his career.
“As a driver, when you it make it to the top level, you have had dirt track experience,” said Newman who plans to race a late model dirt car in Charlotte this fall.
Newman says, Newman tells listeners that if he were in charge of NASCAR he would add Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio to the Cup Series because it’s more enjoyable for both the drivers and the fans. To hear more of Newman’s podcast visit alltelracing.com.
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David Gilliland will sign autographs at the Ford Racing merchandise trailer on Sunday, August 3rd at 10:00am
Travis Kvapil will also sign autographs at the Ford Racing merchandise trailer on Sunday, August 3rd at 10:00am
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DID YOU KNOW?
There have been no caution-free Sprint Cup races at Pocono.
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Are you Experienced … Clint Bowyer will appear at the Jack Daniel’s Experience Sunday, August 3 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 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., on Saturday from 8 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.
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JOHNSON TO RACE IN NATIONWIDE AND TRUCK RACES
Jimmie Johnson will add two races to his schedule in the upcoming weeks.
In addition to his duties behind the wheel of the No. 48 Lowe’s Impala SS, Johnson is scheduled to drive the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet fielded by JR Motorsports in the Nationwide Series race at Watkins Glen International on August 9. He also will make his Truck Series debut in the No. 81 Kobalt Tools Silverado fielded by Randy Moss Motorsports at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 20.
“Watkins Glen and Bristol are two tracks where I really want a win,” said Johnson. “I enjoy racing at Watkins Glen and for some reason always seem to be a little better there than Sonoma. We’ve had some top fives so hopefully this will put us in the win column.
He continued, “As for the trucks, I am really looking forward to that. I have never run a truck race so it should be fun. Heck, my brother Jarit has run more than me, but it’s going to be a good time. I’m excited to run Randy’s truck. Hopefully we can get them a good finish.”
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Mark Martin, No. 8 U.S. Army Impala SS, hold the record for most top-five finishes at Pocono, 19 in 42 starts
Jeff Gordon, No. 24 DuPont Impala SS, has scored four (4) Pocono race wins (’96, ’97, ’98 and ‘07
Has led the most laps of any driver at Pocono – 871
Has best average finishing record at Pocono of active drivers - 10.167
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Hamlin Reaches Century Mark at Pocono: It’s only fitting that Denny Hamlin reaches a significant Sprint Cup milestone at the place that truly put the third year driver on the map. This weekend will mark Hamlin’s 100th start at NASCAR’s highest level.
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Phantom EFX sponsoring the #28 in Montreal: Phantom EFX, producers of the award-winning Reel Deal line of casino and card interactive computer games, will serve as the primary sponsor on Kenny Wallace’s Jay Robinson Racing #28 Chevy this weekend at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The U.S. Border Patrol will be an associate sponsor on the #28 and will return to their full-time primary duties next weekend at Watkins Glen.(Jay Robinson Racing PR)(7-29-2008)
Two NFL stars and a NASCAR driver mark the foray of 5-Hour Energy into sports marketing. What makes these deals unique is - it was the company who was pitched endorsement deals by their soon-to-be pitchmen. “We weren’t looking for sports marketing opportunities at all,” said Carl Sperber, Living Essentials Marketing Director. “Then over the course of two weeks we received three calls from agents saying their clients use 5-Hour Energy and want to know if there is a way we could work together.” Pro Bowl wide receiver Braylon Edwards of the Cleveland Browns, Pro Bowl and Super Bowl Champion defensive end Osi Umenyiora of the New York Giants, and NASCAR driver Steven Wallace, along with his father, NASCAR legend Rusty Wallace, will appear as spokesmen promoting the two-ounce energy shot they are all big fans of.(5-Hour PR)(7-29-2008)
Villeneuve making Nationwide debut: Jacques Villeneuve joins Braun Racing for this weekend’s second annual Nationwide Series race at the track that bears his namesake to pilot the #32 Toyota. Villeneuve’s #32 Camry will be sporting the colors of Groupe Savoie of Les Résidences Soleil, Schick Canada, L’Équipeur and Marks Work Wearhouse, the UPS Store Canada, Hype Energy Drinks, VIA Rail and Ganotech. This weekend will mark Villeneuve’s first career start in the Nationwide Series. Over the last year and a half, he has made seven Craftsman Truck Series starts and two Nextel Cup Series starts.(Braun Racing PR)(7-29-2008)
Garcia making second attempt of the year: Alex Garcia, driver of the #98 Dixien/OmniSource Chevy, will be making his second start of the 2008 season when his team hits the track at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Garcia’s first start of the season was in Mexico City. For the second time this season, the #98 Dixien/OmniSource Chevy will be carrying the logos of The Wayúu Tayá Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by actress and model Patricia Velásquez, which assists the Latin American indigenous people, focusing primarily on those in Venezuela. Garcia, originally from Caracas, became involved with the organization in 2007 after he became the first Venezuelan to race is NASCAR. In appreciation of the fans in Montreal, the 98 will be sporting a Quebec flag and a very special message on the rear deck lid: “Merci Fans!”(Transnet Racing PR)(7-29-2008)
#88 Hauler Robbed at ORP: JR Motorsports #88 hauler was broken into and robbed during the Race at ORP this past weekend. Among the missing items: 3 driver uniforms, 1 pair of driver shoes, Phone, Brad Keselowski’s hardcard and passpost and over $600 cash from various team members wallets. Anyone with info relating to this matter or its prosecution will be rewarded appropriately.(7-28-2008)
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Stremme to drive two races for BBM: Ergon Racing and Billy Ballew Motorsports have announced that David Stremme will drive the #15 Ergon Hyprene Toyota for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series events at Nashville Superspeedway on August 9 and Bristol Motor Speedway on August 20. Stremme driving the #15 Toyota is an opportunity for the veteran driver to advise Ergon Racing and the Billy Ballew Motorsports team ways to expedite their goals as well as mentor Raybestos Rookie of the Year candidate Mitchell.(BL Marketing/BBM PR)(7-29-2008)
McCumbee to sub for Petty at Pocono? UPDATE Confirmed: Kyle Petty is expected to skip his second straight race next week at Pocono since the end of his deal with TNT, team officials said. The most likely candidate to fill in is Chad McCumbee, who attempted to qualify the car at Texas earlier this year. Terry Labonte, who replaced Petty on Sunday to guarantee the car would get into the field, already has agreed to drive for Gillett Evernham Motorsports next week in place of Patrick Carpentier.(ESPN.com)7-28-2008)
UPDATE: Petty Enterprises has announced its driver lineup for the #45 Marathon American Spirit Motor Oil Dodge through the August 17th NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Michigan International Speedway. Chad McCumbee, Kyle Petty and Terry Labonte will each compete in one event over the next three weeks. McCumbee, 23, will attempt to make his first Sprint Cup start of the season this weekend at the Pocono Raceway. Petty will return to the seat of the #45 Dodge for the August 10 event at Watkins Glen International. Labonte, who has competed in seven races in the No. 45 Dodge this season, will make his eighth start at the Michigan International Speedway on August 17th.(Petty Racing PR)(7-29-2008)
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Viewership Climbs for Tenth Race in a Row on SPEED
07-29-2008 | Erik Arneson, SPEED
SPEED coverage of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race from Indianapolis scored a Nielsen Rating of .81 (590,000 households), a 72-percent increase over the numbers from the same event in 2007 (.47; 335,000). It marks the 10th consecutive NCTS event on SPEED that has seen significant ratings increases from a year ago. “The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series drivers are kicking ass this year and the audience is responding,” said SPEED President Hunter Nickell. “These races can be absolute brawls, with points battles that consistently go down to the very last race of the season … it’s still early, but I think the NASCAR fans sense another battle brewing in the Truck Series.”
www.truckseries.com/cgi-script/NCTS_08/articles/000014/001404.htm
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Chrissy Wallace To Make Series Debut at Pocono
LONG POND PA (7-29-08) - Twenty-year-old Germain Racing driver Chrissy Wallace will make her ARCA RE/MAX Series debut this weekend at Pocono Raceway driving in the Hattori Racing Enterprises no. 01 Germain Toyota Camry.
www.arcaracing.com/news.cfm?contentid=6920
ARCA Chaplain Bill Krick Hospitalized: ARCA Members Lend Support
Updated Tuesday, July 29th at 9 a.m.
[Read More] - www.arcaracing.com/news.cfm?contentid=6890
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N A S C A R * C A N A D I A N * T I R E * S E R I E S
localracing.nascar.com/news/6
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The Race: NAPA 100
The Place: Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Quebec
The Date: Saturday, Aug. 2
The Time: 10:20 a.m. ET
TV Schedule: TSN, Noon ET, Aug. 16 (delayed)
Track Layout: 2.710-mile temporary road course
Race Purse: $68,292 CAD
2007 Winner: Kerry Micks
2007 Pole: J.R. Fitzpatrick
Schedule: Friday: Practice 8-9:40 a.m., Time Trials 12:30 p.m.
Track Contact: Paul Wilson, (514) 982-0833 or (514) 397-8333
News & Notes
The Race: This event is the seventh of 13 races on the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Sirius Satellite Radio schedule. It
is the series’ second visit to the track.
The Procedure: The starting field is 34 cars, including provisionals. The first 29 cars will qualify through NASCAR Road Race (group) qualifying. The remaining five spots will be awarded through the provisional process. The race will be 23 laps covering 100 kilometers (62.137 miles).
The Track: The 2.710-mile, 14-turn temporary road course is located in Parc Jean-Drapeau on Île Notre-Dame, a man-made island in the St. Lawrence River. The track was originally named Île Notre-Dame Circuit, but was renamed in 1982 following the death of legendary Canadian driver Gilles Villeneuve.
The Records: The one-lap qualifying record for the Canadian Tire Series is 106.755 seconds (91.387 mph) set by J.R. Fitzpatrick on Aug. 3, 2007. The 23-lap race record is held by Kerry Micks at 1 hour, 2 minutes, 18 seconds set Aug. 4, 2007.
A Season Ago: Fitzpatrick started on the pole, but led just one lap before surrendering the lead to Micks most of the race until Andrew Ranger moved past on lap 21. Ranger and Micks stayed bumper-to-bumper for the rest of the race. Micks staged a dramatic last-lap pass of Ranger for the victory.
Also On Tap: The Canadian Tire Series joins the NASCAR Nationwide Series this weekend along with Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series DP and GT classes.
In Case You Missed It: TSN and TSN HD coverage of the Edmonton Canadian Tire Series 100 will premiere on Sunday, August 3 at noon ET. The one-hour program will also air on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 4 p.m. ET and on Sunday, Aug. 10 at midnight ET.
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PHOTO GALLERY: NASCAR Canadian Tire Series - Edmonton - July 26 …
By GREGM(GREGM)
This 25-photo gallery was taken by Perry Nelson on Saturday, July 26, 2008 during and after the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series race in Edmonton, Alberta. Alex Tagliani won his first NCATS race, followed by points leader Scott Steckly and …
insidetracknews.blogspot.com/2008/07/photo-gallery-nascar-canadian-tire_28.html
NASCAR Candian Tire Series Race #6 Recap
By #1 NASCAR fan(#1 NASCAR fan)
7 Wal-Mart/Ubisoft Ford), a Quebec native, made a pair of starts last season in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Sirius Satellite Radio, but is racing full-time this season after making the move from the open-wheel racing …
canadamexiconascar.blogspot.com/2008/07/nascar-candian-tire-series-race-6-recap.html
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C O L U M N S / C O M M E N T A R I E S
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Insider Racing News
insiderracingnews.com/Writers/AM/072908.html
Bring Back the Short Tracks
by Allen Madding
Insider Racing News
insiderracingnews.com/Writers/BW/072908.html
What Is Jack Roush’s Excuse Gonna Be Now?
by Brian Watkins
Insider Racing News
insiderracingnews.com/Writers/CA/073008.html
Goodyear’s Biggest Mistake, an Embarrassing Mess at the Brickyard
by Chuck Abrams
RaceTalkRadio.com:
Do We Need Two Races at Pocono - Fantasy Insight Pocono 2 by Dennis Michelsen
www.racetalkradio.com/soz/id166.htm
The Nascar Insiders
Adiós Mexico City
The rumblings that Mexico City was going to be removed from the schedule began late last week. As the weekend came to an end the rumor became a reality. NASCAR had decided after four seasons and plummeting attendance figures to end their trek south of the border.
feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheNascarInsiders/~3/350135273/
Going to a Race? Get Yourself a Scanner
I don’t know how many of our readers have been to a race (I’m hoping most if not all have), but if you are an inexperienced race fan, let me offer a tip: get a scanner at the track.
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Cheers & Jeers
NASCAR at Indy: Master Puppeteer
by Carol Einarsson
www.racejournalonline.com/index.cfm?Pagename=column&id=499
Jarrett Speaks His Mind On The “Total Disaster”
dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2008/07/jarrett-speaks-his-mind-on-total.html
Sprint Cup Practice Sessions Finally Get On TV
dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2008/07/sprint-cup-practice-sessions-finally.html
“This Week In NASCAR” Turns The Corner
dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2008/07/this-week-in-nascar-turns-corner.html
ESPN’s Disaster Management Drill
dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2008/07/espns-disaster-management-drill.html
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T V * L I S T I N G S
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Courtesy of Jayski
www.jayski.com/pages/tv.htm
Wed July 30
12:00 am NASCAR Now ESPN2
12:00 pm Racing Across America Music City SPEED
5:00 pm NASCAR Now ESPN2
THURSDAY - JULY 31st
12:00 A.M. - NASCAR Now ESPN2
12:00 P.M. - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Allstate 400 at the Brickyard SPEED
2:00 P.M. - 1999 Pepsi 400 ESPNC
5:00 P.M. - NASCAR Now ESPN2
5:30 P.M. - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Allstate 400 at the Brickyard HDNet
FRIDAY - AUGUST 1st
2:00 A.M. - NASCAR Now ESPN2
12:00 P.M. - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice SPEED
1:30 P.M. - NASCAR Live SPEED
2:00 P.M. - NASCAR Nationwife Series Final Practice Montreal ESPN2
3:30 P.M. - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coors Light Pole Qualifying ESPN2
6:00 P.M. - NASCAR Now ESPN2
7:00 P.M. - Trackside at Pocono SPEED
11:00 P.M. - Trackside at Pocono SPEED
SATURDAY - AUGUST 2nd
10:00 A.M. - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice ESPN2 11:00 am Trackside at Pocono SPEED
11:30 A.M. - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Final Practice ESPN2
12:30 P.M. -NASCAR Nationwife Series Montreal Qualifying ESPN2
2:30 P.M. - NASCAR Nationwife Series Countdown ESPN2
3:30 P.M. - NASCAR Nationwife Series : NAPA Auto Parts 200 Montreal ESPN2
7:30 P.M. - NASCAR Performance SPEED
8:00 P.M. - Tradin’ Paint SPEED
SUNDAY - AUGUST 3rd
3:00 A.M. - NASCAR Nationwife Series : NAPA Auto Parts 200 Montreal ESPN2
10:00 A.M. - NASCAR Now ESPN2
10:00 A.M. - NASCAR Performance SPEED
10:30 A.M. - NASCAR in a Hurry SPEED
11:00 A.M. - NASCAR RaceDay SPEED
1:00 P.M. - NASCAR NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Countdown ESPN
2:00 P.M. - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono ESPN
7:00 P.M. - SPEED Report SPEED
8:00 P.M. - NASCAR Sprint Cup SeriesVictory Lane SPEED
9:00 P.M. - Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain SPEED
10:00 pm NASCAR Now ESPN2
MONDAY - AUGUST 4th
2:00 A.M. - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pocono Cup Race ESPN2
4:00 A.M. - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Victory Lane SPEED
8:00 A.M. - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Victory Lane SPEED
9:00 A.M. - Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain SPEED
1:00 P.M. - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Pocono Cup Race ESPNC
5:00 P.M. - NASCAR Now ESPN2
8:00 P.M. - This Week in NASCAR SPEED
Jayski does not list all the programming offered by SPEED; for complete listings go to their website, www.speedtv.com/schedule/
Always CHECK YOUR LOCAL LISTINGS!
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