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TV Times – COT Hurting “Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday”?
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by: Lou Modestino
A Ford dealer, who follows NASCAR Sprint Cup racing, told Dave Despain of Speed’s WINDTUNNEL that the “Car of Tomorrow/Today” (aka COT) does nothing for his business on Mondays.
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Cheating and Joe Gibbs Racing? I Never Thought THOSE Would Go Together
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by: Becky Davidson
NASCAR finally stepped up to the bat and hit a home run when they handed out the penalties Wednesday morning to JGR crew chiefs and anyone else involved with the # 18 and # 20 stock cars. I for one feel sorry for two individuals in this latest major cheating mess and that is Tony Stewart and Joey Logano.
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Schrader holds off Wallace, Harvick to win UMP modified feature
MACON (August 19, 2008) — Veteran driver and track owner Kenny Schrader used some home-field advantage to hold off Sprint Cup veterans Kenny Wallace and Kevin Harvick and win the UMP modified feature on Night of the NASCAR Stars on Tuesday at Macon Speedway.
Wallace, who is co-owner of the Macon Speedway with Schrader, finished eighth while Harvick, currently 10th in the Sprint Cup driver standings, struggled to a 19th-place showing.
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MARCOS Ambrose’s NASCAR success has opened doors for future Australian racers in the American series but one Aussie star is already there – Owen Kelly.
Kelly gave up a drive with Ford Performance Racing at this year’s Phillip Island 500 and Bathurst 1000 to chase his US dream after receiving an offer he couldn’t refuse.
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NASCAR Penalizes No. 41 Team
NASCAR has fined Donnie Wingo, crew chief of the No. 41 car in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, for a violation committed during the Aug. 17 race at Michigan International Speedway. The No. 41 car driven by Reed Sorenson was found to be in violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-W (improperly attached weight) of the 2008 NASCAR rule book. As a result, Wingo has been fined $25,000 for the rule infraction.
Hornish Gets New Crew Chief
Penske Racing today announced that Travis Geisler will immediately replace Chris Carrier as the crew chief of the Mobil 1 Dodge, driven by Sam Hornish Jr. A mechanical engineering graduate from Vanderbilt, Geisler, 27, had been the race engineer for the Alltel Dodge, and was an integral part of Penske Racing’s historic 2008 Daytona 500 victory. A Pittsburgh native, Geisler began racing go-karts at age 14 and moved to Dirt Late Models two years later. He ran four years in NASCAR’s Weekly Racing Series, where in 2002, he won seven of his 17 races at Motordrome Speedway in Smithton, Pennsylvania, and finished second in the point standings. From 2002 to 2003, Geisler also ran in ARCA, ASA and the NASCAR Touring Series. His racing resume culminated in 2004 when he ran 12 races in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for DCT Motorsports.
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Oil company Chevron Corp. will stop sponsoring a NASCAR team through its Texaco and Halvoline brands at the end of this season. San Ramon-based Chevron didn’t say why it is ending its sponsorship. Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates has been sponsored by the two brands for five years. Chevron itself has been involved with NASCAR for 20 years. Chevron will change its marketing strategy for the two brands, focusing on local and regional campaigns. Chevron bought White Plains, N.Y.-based Texaco in 2001 for about $44 billion. The company kept Texaco as part of its name for a few years before dropping it and taking the name Chevron again in 2005. It has been changing its Texaco business lately, selling stations with that brand. Last week the company said it would sell 2,000 Texaco gas stations in Brazil for about $730 million.(San Francisco Business Times)
Chase Stats – 3 races to go: which was the greatest “Race to the Chase” in the five year history? That’s easy. The inaugural Race to the Chase in 2004 saw three drivers outside the Top 10 with three races to go, make it in: Jeremy Mayfield, Mark Martin and Ryan Newman. They unseated Kevin Harvick, Bobby Labonte and Kasey Kahne. Current positions 6-12 still aren’t safe, although Tony Stewart (6th), Greg Biffle (7th) and Kevin Harvick (8th) all look good with three to go. From there, it gets real dicey and the danger lurking on every lap at Bristol will keep these drivers and teams on edge.
9-Jeff Gordon +82 is a Bristol ace but this team is struggling
10-Matt Kenseth +74 is also usually very good at BMS, but is too close for comfort.
11-Kasey Kahne +47 has finished 2nd and 7th in his last two Bristol starts, but early summer hot streak seems like a while ago.
12-Denny Hamlin +26 has dropped five spots in five races and frustration is evident with driver and team.
#18-Kyle Busch clinched a Chase spot at Michigan last week. The Magic number after Bristol is 391 points over 13th place and at California it is 196 over 13th place. See more on my 2008 Chase Stats page.(8-21-2008) http://www.jayski.com/stats/2008/chase/23mis2008chase.htm
Special scheme for McMurray at ‘Dega: #26-Jamie McMurray is scheduled to run a BernzOmatic [Newell Rubbermaid company] Fat Boy [Propane] paint scheme at Talladega Superspeedway in October. The scheme is part of a contest. More info at bernzomatic.com, see an image of the scheme on my #26 Team Schemes page.(8-21-2008) http://www.jayski.com/schemes/2008/26cup.htm
Special fans scheme for Earnhardt Jr. at ‘Dega: For the first time, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is taking his fans on-board his #88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevy in the AMP Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway in October. This fall his special “Ride with Junior” paint scheme will bring nearly 70,000 members of the Junior Nation together as each individual fan’s name will appear on his car. The 70,000 Names will not be legible on the diecast car, but ALL be listed in alphabetical order on an card that will be included with each diecast car. So, If your name is is part of the 70,000 race fan names that actually appear on the real car that Jr is racing at Talladega Superspeedway on October 5th, then it will be included on the enclosed card with each and every diecast car. See an image of the scheme [without the names] on my #88 Team Schemes page.(8-29-2008) http://www.jayski.com/schemes/2008/88cup.htm
Hunt Borthers scheme back at Bristol: The Hunt Brothers Chevrolet will make its next appearance under the lights of the “World’s Fastest Half-Mile” during the Sharpie 500 August 23, 2008, at the Bristol Motor Speedway. The #70 car will be driven by Tony Raines. Hunt Brothers will also launch its Free Fill-Up Sweepstakes at Bristol. Beginning August 23, 2008, visitors to www.freegasfreepizza.com will have the opportunity to sign up for a chance to win free gas* and pizza** for a year. Hunt Brothers Pizza will also serve as a secondary sponsor on the #66 car driven by Scott Riggs.(PR), see an image of the scheme on my #70 Team Schemes page.(8-21-2008) http://www.jayski.com/schemes/2008/70cup.htm
Bristol Rookie Notes: #77-Sam Hornish Jr. was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the August 17 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Hornish Jr. scored a 22nd-place finish and claimed top rookie honors for the seventh time this season. #01- Regan Smith leads Sam Hornish Jr. by just one point (178-177) in the Raybestos Rookie standings entering the August 23 Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The best finish by a Raybestos Rookie in the August race at Bristol is second by Kevin Harvick in 2001. Since 1975, only one Raybestos Rookie has won the pole position for the August race at Bristol: Tony Stewart, who grabbed the top starting spot for the 1999 Sharpie 500. Stewart is the most recent Raybestos Rookie to lead a lap in the Sharpie 500. No first-year driver has led a lap in any of the past nine Sharpie 500 races at Bristol. The most recent Raybestos Rookie to win a pole position in the Sprint Cup Series is Patrick Carpentier. Carpentier captured the top starting spot for the 2008 LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway seven races ago.(Camp & Assoc/Raybestos). See rookie history, standings and more on my 2008 Rookies page.(8-21-2008)
Hauler Drivers compete today in Bristol: The Pilot Truck Driver Challenge, a program is for the Sprint Cup truck drivers will run the Bristol Chicane Event at the Bristol Mall – Parking Lot on August 21st. The winner takes home a cool $50,000. More info at pilottruckchallenge.com.(8-21-2008)
Morgan-McClure Retains #4, hopes to return at Daytona: Monday night on his SIRIUS NASCAR Radio show, Tony Stewart revealed that the car of new teammate, Ryan Newman, will have the #39 next season for Stewart-Haas Racing instead of the previously announced #4. The #4 has been intertwined with the Abingdon [VA]-based Morgan-McClure Motorsports Chevrolet the past 25 years. MMM co-owners Tim Morgan and Larry McClure expressed their displeasure after a Friday morning press conference at Michigan International Speedway where it was announced that Newman would have the #4 in the Sprint Cup Series. Morgan said Wednesday afternoon that while he had never spoken to Stewart, he maintained faith that NASCAR officials would respect the tradition of the MMM team and disallow the number switch. Morgan-McClure Motorsports ceased operations last January due to a lack of funding. “I knew it was NASCAR’s prerogative, but I never actually believed the [number] change was going to happen unless I heard different from NASCAR,” Morgan said. “There was apparently just a misunderstanding here.”
“We’ve had the #4 for a long time and there is a lot of history there,” said Morgan, who talked to a NASCAR official Monday. “I think NASCAR respects the history of Morgan-McClure Motorsports, and I think they made the right decision.” Speaking with co-host Matt Yocum on the “Tony Stewart Live” show Monday night, Stewart provided insight into his reversal. “We had some hiccups in the #4 with Larry McClure,” Stewart said. “I’m not sure there was enough due diligence when it came to knowing for sure if Mr. McClure was going to have a car for next year. We spoke with NASCAR and NASCAR said that that number was available and I’m not sure that, all the way around, that enough due diligence was done.”
Stewart, a two-time NASCAR series champion, added that he respects the history of the MMM team and realizes the impact a number change would make. “We’ve been told that [McClure] is going to run some races next year and to us, especially me as a car owner, we know how much car numbers mean to teams and organizations,” Stewart said. “Even though NASCAR has given us that number for next year, if Mr. McClure is going to run a car we’re excited to have him back in the series…so we wanted him to have his number. “As a fellow car owner, I know how important that would be to me so we wanted to make sure that he’s got his number back for next year with the word that he’s going to be running some races next year.”
Despite the sluggish economy and financial woes of other NASCAR organizations, Morgan said his homegrown team is still hoping for a return to the track. “We’ve never quit working,” Morgan said. “We’re working on a different routes, including possibly taking on an investor or investors.” Morgan said the MMM group also has representatives seeking out sponsorship packages. “We’re pursuing every avenue to put something together where we could be competitive,” Morgan said. While Morgan said his team has the equipment necessary to make a return later this season, the most feasible option would be next season. “We’re hoping to get back by Daytona,” said Morgan, referring to the season-opening Daytona 500. “I don’t think Tony meant any harm or disrespect,” Morgan said. “I just think this was an honest misunderstanding. I’m sure our friends and fans are happy that we still have our number.”(Bristol Herald Courier)(8-21-2008)
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Meet the Driver … Scott Wimmer will appear at the Holiday Inn Chevrolet show car on Thursday, August 21 from 5 – 7 p.m. to meet with fans and sign autographs. The event will be located at Earhart Station, adjacent to the track property.
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Kasey Kahne will be signing autographs at Food City Family Race Night in Bristol, Tenn. this Thursday, August 21 around 6 p.m. EDT.
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Travis Kvapil will sign autographs at the Ford Racing merchandise trailer on Saturday, August 23rd at 4:00pm
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NASCAR Penalizes Gibbs Entire Teams
NASCAR announced today that the No. 18 and No. 20 teams in the NASCAR Nationwide Series have been penalized due to rule violations discovered by NASCAR inspectors prior to post-race testing on the chassis dynamometer Aug. 16 at Michigan International Speedway.
Both the No. 18 and No. 20 cars were found to be in violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 8-9 (competitive analysis – from time to time, NASCAR may determine, in the interest of competition, that it is necessary or appropriate to undertake an analysis of the performance capabilities of a car, car part, component or equipment. The Competitor shall take whatever steps are requested by NASCAR Officials for this purpose. NASCAR also has the right to seal or impound cars, car parts, components and/or equipment for this purpose); 12-4-Q (1): (car, car parts, components and/or equipment used that do not conform to NASCAR rules, detailed in Section 20A of the 2008 NASCAR Rule Book, or has not been approved by NASCAR prior to the event, or is not required for the normal functional operation of the race car, or has been altered to detract from or compromise its integrity or effectiveness, whether operational or not); 12-4-K: (when NASCAR Officials mandate inspection during the Event, if any car, car parts, components, and/or equipment which have been used in the Event are taken from the racing premises without permission of a NASCAR Official, or are tampered with by any member of the team or anyone associated with the team: Magnetic spacer attached under the gas pedal with the intent of compromising the chassis dynamometer test).
Both of the drivers – Joey Logano of the No. 18 and Tony Stewart of the No. 20 – have been penalized with the loss of 150 championship driver points and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31, 2008. Joe Gibbs, owner of both of the cars, has likewise been penalized 150 championship owner points for each of those entries.
Both crew chiefs – Jason Ratcliff of the No. 18 and Dave Rogers of the No. 20 – have been fined $50,000 and indefinitely suspended from NASCAR.
From the No. 18 team, car chief Dorian Thorsen; engine tuner Michael Johnson; and crew member Toby Bigelow have been placed on indefinite suspension from NASCAR. From the No. 20 team, car chief Richard Bray and engine tuner Dan Bajek have been indefinitely suspended from NASCAR.
In addition, the entire No. 18 and No. 20 NASCAR Nationwide Series teams have been placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31, 2008.
Gibbs Apologizes To NASCAR and Fans
The following is a statement from Joe Gibbs, owner and founder of Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), after NASCAR penalized its Nos. 18 and 20 Nationwide Series teams for infractions that took place by JGR during technical inspection following last Saturday’s Nationwide Series race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. “First, we want to apologize to NASCAR, all of our partners, all of our families at JGR, and all of our fans for the unfortunate incident that took place this past weekend in Michigan with our two Nationwide teams. A poor decision was made by some key members of our organization, and 100 percent of the blame rests with us
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Nationwide Series Live Under the Lights from Bristol on ESPN : ESPN has a live telecast of the Nationwide Series event at Bristol on Friday, Aug. 22, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown. The telecast airs in high definition on ESPN HD and is simulcast on ESPN Deportes. Dr. Jerry Punch will be lead announcer for ESPN’s coverage, joined in the booth for analysis by Dale Jarrett and Andy Petree. Dave Burns, Jamie Little, Mike Massaro and Shannon Spake will be pit reporters with Tim Brewer in the ESPN Tech Center. The pre-race NASCAR Countdown show from the ESPN pit studio will be hosted by Allen Bestwick, with Rusty Wallace and Brad Daugherty.(ESPN PR)(8-18-2008)
Statement from Gibbs’ Crew Chiefs: The following are statements from Jason Ratcliff and Dave Rogers, crew chiefs for the Nos. 18 and 20 NASCAR Nationwide Series teams of Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), respectively, following today’s announcement by NASCAR where the sanctioning body penalized JGR for infractions that took place by the team during technical inspection after last Saturday’s Nationwide Series race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn.
Jason Ratcliff, No. 18 Nationwide Series Crew Chief:
“First and foremost, I would like to apologize to the employees and partners of Joe Gibbs Racing. Because of poor decision making, I have failed you as the leader of this team and I am solely responsible for this situation. Secondly, I apologize to the men and women of NASCAR for my dishonesty and interference during a testing event. Going forward, I will work hard to regain the trust and respect that I once had with the fans, NASCAR and everyone at Joe Gibbs Racing, including our drivers, who had no knowledge or involvement in this transgression.”
Dave Rogers, No. 20 Nationwide Series Crew Chief:
“I apologize with great remorse for the actions that I took after the Michigan race last Saturday afternoon. My apology is extended to NASCAR, the NASCAR officials, Joe and J.D. Gibbs, our drivers, all of JGR’s sponsors, and especially to all of the JGR family members that I have misrepresented. Joe and J.D. Gibbs trust me to lead this race team with honesty and integrity. I have failed them and feel great remorse for doing so. I accept the penalties imposed by NASCAR and Joe Gibbs Racing and make no excuses.” (Joe Gibbs Racing PR)(8-20-2008)
Gibbs names interim Crew Chiefs: Kyle Busch, who drives the #18 Z-Line Designs Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, will work for the first time with veteran JGR crew chief Doug Hewitt, who takes over for Jason Ratcliff this weekend in an interim role.
AND: Joey Logano, who drives the #20 GameStop Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, will work with veteran JGR crew chief Wally Brown, who takes over for Dave Rogers this weekend in an interim role. (Joe Gibbs PR)(8-20-2008)
Townley making Nationwide debut at Bristol: RAB Racing with Brack Maggard announced today that driver John Wes Townley will make his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut on August 22nd in the Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The 18-year-old racer will pilot the No. 09 Zaxby’s Ford and plans to make seven series starts including; Bristol, Dover, Charlotte, Memphis, Texas, Phoenix and Homestead.(RAB Racing PR)(8-20-2008)
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Happy Birthday Alan … Alan Andreoli, engine tuner for the BB&T Chevrolet, celebrates his 49th birthday today, Aug. 20. Andreoli is an employee of Earnhardt Childress Racing Engines (ECR) and has been an at-track Nationwide Series engine tuner for RCR-affiliated teams since 2001.(RCR) (08-20-08)
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NASCAR suspends 7 JGR Nationwide crewmen; team won’t appeal
NASCAR has indefinitely suspended seven Joe Gibbs Racing crewmen for attempting to manipulate the horsepower results during a test following the Nationwide Series race Saturday at Michigan International Speedway.
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Kyle Busch wins at Bristol: #51-Kyle Busch took the checkered flag at Bristol Motor Speedway to win his third Truck Series race in 2008; his ninth victory in 47 races. Busch’s last win was in March at Atlanta. This was Busch’s first win at Bristol in a truck. #30-Todd Bodine finished second to post his third top-10 finish in four races. #22-Scott Speed finished third in his first-ever start at Bristol. Rounding out the top ten were #23-Johnny Benson, #14-Rick Crawford, #7-T.J. Bell, #5-Mike Skinner, #18-Dennis Setzer, #15-David Stremme, #59-Ted Musgrave. #33-Ron Hornaday limped home in 24th position after sustaining considerable damaged when teammate, Jack Sprague got into the back of him as they slowed and attempted to get past an accident on the track. Just after the half-way point of the race, #81-Jimmy Johnson got loose, almost saved it, but wound up spinning and getting hit by the #40 of Jeff Green to end his night early. Johnson finished 34th. There were 4 lead changes among 3 drivers and a record number of caution flags, 12 for 69 laps. Complete race results are posted on the Bristol Race Page.(Unofficial)(8-20-2008) http://www.jayski.com/cts/next/2008/16bristol2008.htm#results
Race Awards:
Featherlite Most Improved Driver Award : Rick Crawford, #14 (18 Places)
Keystone Light Pole Award: Scott Speed, #22 (123.865 mph)
Mahle Clevite Engine Builder of the Race: Kyle Busch, #51
Mobil1 Command Performance Driver of the Race: Todd Bodine, #30
Raybestos Rookie of the Race Award: Scott Speed, #22
Sunoco Diamond Performance: Kyle Busch, #51
Wix Filters Lap Leader Award: Johnny Benson, #23 (29 Laps)
(NASCAR PR)(8-20-2008)
Benson’s points lead continues to grow: #23-Johnny Benson leads the driver point standings with 2426 to bring about the largest lead of the season; 119 points over second place #33-Ron Hornaday Jr. Rounding out the top ten are #88-Matt Crafton, #30-Todd Bodine, #5-Mike Skinner, #14-Rick Crawford, #99-Erik Darnell, #2-Jack Sprague, #60-Terry Cook, #18-Dennis Setzer. Complete driver point standings following the O’Reilly 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway are posted on the Bristol Race Page..(Unofficial)(8-20-2008) http://www.jayski.com/cts/next/2008/16bristol2008.htm#standings
O’Reilly Auto Parts signs three-year extension with BMS: O’Reilly Auto Parts, a longtime partner of Bristol Motor Speedway, has signed a three-year extension for the the O’Reilly 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event. The pact also extends their status as the “Official Auto Parts Store of BMS.” O’Reilly sponsors the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event, the O’Reilly 200, which takes place at the World’s Fastest Half-Mile. The auto parts dealer has nearly 5000 stores branded as O’Reilly Auto Parts, CSK Auto and Murray Auto Parts serving race fans throughout the country. O’Reilly has been part of the Bristol team for the past six years and the new contract now exends the relationship through 2011.(Bristol Motor Speedway PR)(8-21-2008)
Double-header for Townley; first NNS start: RAB Racing with Brack Maggard has announced that driver John Wes Townley will make his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut on August 22nd in the Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The 18-year-old racer will pilot the #09 Zaxby’s Ford and plans to make seven series starts including; Bristol, Dover, Charlotte, Memphis, Texas, Phoenix and Homestead. Prior to making his series debut at Bristol, Townley will make his fifth start in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for Roush-Fenway Racing in the #09-Zaxby’s Ford.(Team RAB PR)(8-20-2008)
Rick Gay to Red Horse Racing: UPDATE: Starr talks about new team; announcement soon: During the prerace report on Speed/TV, Ray Dunlap reported that Rick Gay has been hired by Red Horse Racing in preparation for their plan to run a second team in 2009.(8-9-2008)
UPDATE: One of the other exciting things that has been happening recently, as far as our Red Horse Racing team, [David Starr writes...] is that we may finally be getting close to a possible second Craftsman Truck Series team. While there hasn’t been an announcement yet, it’s been no secret that we have been trying to expand our organization. Rick Gay has been hired by Red Horse Racing, and while he’s already a huge help for our #11 team, he has also been getting people hired for the possible second team. I’m sure there will be an announcement pretty soon, but right now they are just trying to get everything in place and situated. It’s a cool thing for me because I’m excited to have a teammate, and I think it’s going to be awesome for everyone at RHR.(Frontstretch.com)(8-20-2008)
Hornaday set to run Late Model race during off-week: Ron Hornaday Jr. has entered the 8th Annual Peterbilt Pro Stock 250 late model stock car race at Speedway 660 located in Geary, New Brunswick, Canada over Labor Day weekend [next event for the Truck Series is Sept. 6 at Gateway].(Speedway660.com)(8-20-2008)
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Rowdy Night in Bristol
08-20-2008 | Tom Jensen, TruckSeries.com
Kyle Busch dominated the O’Reilly 200 presented by Camping World RV Sales at Bristol Motor Speedway Wednesday night, winning his third NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race of the year in his Miccosukee Resorts Toyota Tundra. In the process, Busch survived a green-white-checkered finish to reset his own record for most single-season victories in NASCAR’s top three divisions with 17. Points leader Johnny Benson made a valiant charge in his attempt to win his fourth consecutive NCTS race, something that has never been done before. But Benson had to settle for fourth place, behind Busch, Todd Bodine and Scott Speed. Rick Crawford completed the top five.
http://www.truckseries.com/cgi-script/NCTS_08/articles/000015/001553.htm
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2009 NASCAR Truck Series Schedule
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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
http://localracing.nascar.com/news/6
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NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES: Whitlock Trois Rivieres Report
http://insidetracknews.blogspot.com/2008/08/nascar-canadian-tire-series-whitlock.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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The Nascar Insiders
Cheating is a Team Sport
Here we go again. For those of you that don’t know, after the Nationwide Series race at Michigan on Saturday, the Joe Gibbs Racing Nationwide Series teams were discovered to have put magnets under the accelerators so NASCAR inspectors wouldn’t be able to get an accurate read on horsepower on the chassis dyno.
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheNascarInsiders/~3/368532596/
Insider Racing News
http://insiderracingnews.com/Writers/CA/082008.html
A Three-Way Race For The Title?
by Chuck Abrams
Long Island Press
What’s Your 20? Press Sprint Cup Rankings
by Josh Stewart
http://snipurl.com/3icei-gazete
The Nascar Insiders
The Points Battle in America’s Other Racing Series
A battle is brewing in one of America’s top series. No it’s not in one of NASCAR’s premier levels. Instead, it is the ARCA Series.
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheNascarInsiders/~3/369674312/
Insider Racing News
http://insiderracingnews.com/Writers/BW/082108.html
Et Tu, Gibbs?
by Brian Watkins
Insider Racing News
http://insiderracingnews.com/Writers/DD/082108.html
It’s Time For NASCAR to Park Someone
by Doug Demmons
RaceTalkRadio.com:
This Time for Sure – Fantasy Insight Bristol Night Race by Dennis Michelsen
http://www.racetalkradio.com/soz/id177.htm
Gibbs Issue Frustrating TV Networks
NASCAR has announced the fines, Joe Gibbs has offered his response and the stories have all been published. But for the TV guys, some loose-ends are still waiting to be tied-up where “magnet-gate” is concerned.
http://dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2008/08/gibbs-issue-frustrating-tv-networks.html
E:60 Offers A Taste Of Untold NASCAR Stories
The ESPN news magazine E:60 has once again ventured into NASCAR. This time, the outcome was much better than the previous visit. Reporter Lisa Salters is an ESPN veteran and she delivered a compelling feature on GM Program Manager Alba Colon.
http://dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2008/08/e60-offers-taste-of-untold-nascar.html
CHEERS and JEERS – 2008 Bristol Bonanza, Chapter One – CTS
By Carol Einarsson
http://www.racejournalonline.com/
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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
Thu Aug 21
12:00 pm NSCS Race Replay Michigan SPEED
2:00 pm 1985 Valleydale 500 – Bristol ESPNC
5:00 pm NASCAR Now ESPN2
5:30 pm NSCS Race Replay Michigan SPEED
Fri Aug 22
12:30 am NASCAR Now ESPN2
9:00 am SportsCentury: Dale Jr. ESPNC
10:00 am NASCAR Live SPEED
10:30 am NNS Final Practice Bristol SPEED
12:00 pm NSCS Practice Bristol SPEED
1:30 pm NASCAR Confidential SPEED
2:30 pm Trackside at Bristol SPEED
3:30 pm NSCS Coors Light Bristol Pole Qualifying SPEED
5:00 pm NNS Coors Light Bristol Pole Qualifying SPEED
6:00 pm NSCS Final Bristol Practice SPEED
7:30 pm NNS Countdown ESPN
8:00 pm NNS: Food City 250 Bristol ESPN
11:00 pm Trackside at Bristol SPEED
Sat Aug 23
1:30 am NCTS Set-Up SPEED
2:00 am NCTS: O’Reilly 200 Bristol SPEED
3:00 am NNS: Food City 250 Bristol ESPN2
10:00 am NASCAR Now ESPN2
11:00 am Trackside at Bristol SPEED
3:30 pm Tradin’ Paint SPEED
4:00 pm NASCAR Performance SPEED
4:30 pm NASCAR in a Hurry SPEED
5:00 pm NASCAR RaceDay SPEED
5:30 pm Camping World Series Mansfield HDNet
7:00 pm NSCS Countdown ESPN
8:00 pm NSCS: Sharpie 500 Bristol ESPN
11:30 pm NASCAR Now ESPN2
Sun Aug 24
3:00 am NSCS: Sharpie 500 Bristol ESPN2
12:00 pm NSCS: Sharpie 500 Bristol ESPNC
5:30 pm IndyCar Grand Prix of Sonoma ESPN2
7:00 pm SPEED Report SPEED
8:00 pm NASCAR Victory Lane SPEED
9:00 pm Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain SPEED
Mon Aug 25
4:00 am NASCAR Victory Lane SPEED
8:00 am NASCAR Victory Lane SPEED
9:00 am Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain SPEED
12:00 pm NCTS Set-Up SPEED
12:30 pm NCTS: O’Reilly 200 Bristol SPEED
5:00 pm NASCAR Now ESPN2
8:00 pm This Week in NASCAR 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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