Stock Car Gazette, Thursday, August 28, 2008
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ENTRY LIST
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Pepsi 500
Auto Club Speedway (California Speedway)
August 31st, 2008
Race 25 of 36
CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN MAKE SPONSOR OWNER
00 Mike Skinner Susanville, CA Toyota Affliction “Day of Reckoning” Rob Kauffman
1 Martin Truex Jr. Mayetta, NJ Chevrolet Bass Pro Shops / Tracker Teresa Earnhardt
01 Regan Smith* Cato, NY Chevrolet DEI / Principal Financial Group Teresa Earnhardt
2 Kurt Busch Las Vegas, NV Dodge Miller Lite Walter Czarnecki
5 Casey Mears Bakersfield, CA Chevrolet Cheez-It / CARQUEST Mary Hendrick
6 David Ragan Unadilla, GA Ford AAA Insurance Mike Dee
7 Robby Gordon Orange, CA Dodge Robby Gordon Motorsports Robby Gordon
07 Clint Bowyer Emporia, KS Chevrolet Jack Daniel’s Richard Childress
8 Aric Almirola Tampa, FL Chevrolet U.S. Army Teresa Earnhardt
08 Johnny Sauter Necedah, WI Dodge FUBAR All Natural Drink John Carter
9 Kasey Kahne Enumclaw, WA Dodge Budweiser George Gillett, Jr
10 Patrick Carpentier* Joliette, Quebec Dodge Valvoline George Gillett, Jr
11 Denny Hamlin Chesterfield, VA Toyota FedEx Ground J D Gibbs
12 Ryan Newman South Bend, IN Dodge Kodak Roger Penske
15 Paul Menard Eau Claire, WI Chevrolet Johns Manville / Menards Teresa Earnhardt
16 Greg Biffle Vancouver, WA Ford 3M Jack Roush
17 Matt Kenseth Cambridge, WI Ford R+L Carriers John Henry
18 Kyle Busch Las Vegas, NV Toyota M&M’s Joe Gibbs
19 Elliott Sadler Emporia, VA Dodge McDonald’s Ray Evernham
20 Tony Stewart Rushville, IN Toyota Subway Joe Gibbs
21 Marcos Ambrose Launceston, Tasmania Ford Little Debbie Glen Wood
22 Dave Blaney Hartford, OH Toyota Caterpillar Bill Davis
24 Jeff Gordon Pittsboro, IN Chevrolet DuPont Rick Hendrick
26 Jamie McMurray Joplin, MO Ford Crown Royal Geoff Smith
28 Travis Kvapil Janesville, WI Ford Hitachi “Inspire the Next” Doug Yates
29 Kevin Harvick Bakersfield, CA Chevrolet Shell / Pennzoil Richard Childress
31 Jeff Burton South Boston, VA Chevrolet AT&T Mobility Richard Childress
38 David Gilliland Riverside, CA Ford CitiFinancial Max Jones
41 Reed Sorenson Peachtree City, GA Dodge Target Chip Ganassi
42 Juan Montoya Bogota, Colombia Dodge Texaco / Havoline Floyd Ganassi
43 Bobby Labonte Corpus Christi, TX Dodge Cheerios / Betty Crocker / Totino’s Richard Petty
44 David Reutimann Zephyrhills, FL Toyota UPS Michael Waltrip
45 Kyle Petty Randleman, NC Dodge Wells Fargo Kyle Petty
48 Jimmie Johnson El Cajon, CA Chevrolet Lowe’s / Kobalt Tools Jeff Gordon
55 Michael Waltrip Owensboro, KY Toyota NAPA AUTO PARTS Michael Waltrip
66 Scott Riggs Bahama, NC Chevrolet State Water Heaters Joe Custer
70 Tony Raines La Porte, IN Chevrolet Haas Automation Margaret Haas
77 Sam Hornish Jr.* Bryan, OH Dodge Penske Truck Rental Roger Penske
78 Joe Nemechek Lakeland, FL Chevrolet Furniture Row Racing Barney Visser
83 Brian Vickers Thomasville, NC Toyota Red Bull Dietrich Mateschitz
84 A.J. Allmendinger Los Gatos, CA Toyota Red Bull Dietrich Mateschitz
88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Kannapolis, NC Chevrolet National Guard / AMP Energy Rick Hendrick
96 Brad Coleman Houston, TX Toyota DLP HDTV Jeffrey Moorad
99 Carl Edwards Columbia, MO Ford Aflac Jack Roush
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NASCAR announced on Wednesday that it has placed Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards on probation for the next six races in the Sprint Cup Series, as a result of their on-track incident Saturday night at the conclusion of the race at Bristol.
Busch and Edwards violated Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing; hitting another competitor’s car after the race had concluded) of the 2008 NASCAR rule book.
The probation takes effect beginning with this weekend’s event at Fontana, Calif.
Executing an adroit bump and run on Lap 470, Edwards passed for the lead and pulled away over the final 30 laps, winning by 1.969 seconds over Busch.
“It’s one of those deals where I couldn’t get by him, I couldn’t get by him, and I just had to ask myself, ‘Would he do that to me?’ Edwards said after doing his trademark backflip off the car in Victory Lane. “And he has before, so that’s the way it goes.”
Unhappy with the way Edwards passed him for the lead, Busch bumped Edwards’ No. 99 Ford after the checkered flag. Edwards bumped back, and Busch’s No. 18 Toyota went spinning (watch video).
“He’ll always come back and say he’s sorry,” Busch said. “He did it at Milwaukee and he’s done it a few other times. It’s just his normal fashion. That’s fine. I’ve grown to know that now.
“You know, to pass a guy, to hit him getting into the corners … is very tired. But that’s what he did. … I had been getting into the corner light all day, and I don’t know, maybe I over-braked and drove myself right back into his nose.”
NASCAR summoned Busch to the sanctioning body’s transporter after the race.
“Let’s make it real clear — I’m not apologizing for it,” Edwards said, citing several instances where he felt like Busch took him out of races to gain positions. “We’re even.
“They keep talking about rivalries,” Edwards added. “We might have one now.”
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Logano to drive five Cup races for Hall of Fame team
Joey Logano will drive the No. 96 Toyota Camry in five Sprint Cup Series races for Hall of Fame Racing, team officials announced Wednesday.
www.nascar.com/2008/news/headlines/cup/08/27/jlogano.bcoleman.kschrader.hof/index.html
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Schrader-Logano To Share Ride
Rookie Joey Logano will drive the No. 96 DLP®HDTV Toyota Camry in five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races for Hall of Fame Racing, team officials announced Wednesday. Logano, who is under contract with Joe Gibbs Racing and will drive the No. 20 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing in Sprint Cup starting in 2009, will pilot the No. 96 DLP HDTV Toyota in five Sprint Cup races in 2008, beginning with the Sept. 14 Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon. Logano will also drive the No. 96 machine at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City Sept. 28, Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Oct. 11, Martinsville (Va.) Speedway Oct. 18, and Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth Nov. 2.
Truex-Coleman Test Kansas Speedway
In preparation for the upcoming NASCAR race weekend at Kansas Speedway (Sept. 26-28), The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company held a test at the track on Tuesday and confirmed it’s tire recommendation. Taking part in the test were Martin Truex Jr. in the No. 1 Dale Earnhardt Inc. Chevrolet and Brad Coleman in the No. 96 Hall of Fame Racing Toyota. Goodyear will continue it’s aggressive testing program throughout the coming months. Already scheduled are confirmation tests at Dover (Sept. 3), Atlanta (Sept. 16), and Homestead (Oct. 14), with two large scale test sessions planned at Indianapolis (Sept. 22-23 and Oct. 6-8).
Texaco Thanks Loyal Fans
Texaco/Havoline will be thanking NASCAR fans in the Richmond area next week for their loyalty to the sport. A Texaco/Havoline street team will be at 10 locations in three days from September 3-5 handing out gift cards – 1,042 cards to be exact. Fans call the number on the card to activate it and are told the gift amount of that card. One lucky fan will receive a $500 card good at participating stations. An additional 42 cards will be worth $42 and the remaining 999 will have a $5 value.
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NEXT RACE: California Race Info/Rundown Page
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Entry List for the Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway is posted, 44 teams/drivers [for 43 spots] are listed, including:
Not in top 35 of 2008 owners points (2008 race attempts/owners pts standings in parens):
#00-Mike Skinner (24/36)
#08-Johnny Sauter (10/47)
#10-Patrick Carpentier (24/39)
#21-Marcos Ambrose (24/42)
#45-Kyle Petty (24/40)
#70-Tony Raines (24/42)
#78-Joe Nemechek (24/41)
#84-A.J. Allmendinger (24/36)
#96-Ken Schrader (24/38)
In the event qualifying is cancelled:
the eight who would make it [8]: #’s 84,00,96,10,45,78,21,70
missing the race would be [1]: #’s 08
Top-35 in Owner Points and guaranteed a starting spot at Auto Club Speedway:
#66-Riggs moves up to 34th and Hornish to 35th
The teams are NOT locked in past the next race as the owners points change after each race.
31) #7-Gordon/RGM: 1868 +59
32) #55-Waltrip/Waltrip Racing: 1861 +52
33) #22-Blaney/Bill Davis Racing: 1856, +47
34) #66-Riggs/Haas CNC Racing: 1843 +34
35) #77-Hornish/Penske Racing: 1823 14 points ahead of 36th
these teams/ drivers must qualify by speed but are close to the top-35:
36) #84-Allmendinger/Red Bull Racing: 1809, 14 points out of 35th
37) #00-Skinner/Waltrip Racing: 1798 -25
38) #96-Schrader/Hall of Fame Racing: 1582 -241
(8-23-2008)
Schemes added:#7 Monster Energy Drink, #00 “Day of Reckoning”/Affliction and #16 Sherwin-Willians to the Paint Scheme Gallery.(8-28-2008)
www.jayski.com/schemes/paintschemes.htm
Grubb to be Stewart’s Crew Chief in 2009? UPDATE: Darien Grubb, engineering manager for Hendrick Motorsports’ #5 and 88 Chevys, is the lead candidate for the crew chief position for Tony Stewart’s #14 Chevy in 2009, sources close to Stewart-Haas Racing told ESPN.com on Saturday. Grubb, those same sources said, has been offered a contract. Stewart-Haas officials declined to comment Saturday. If Grubb ultimately opts to accept Stewart-Haas’ offer, it would add yet another layer to the Hendrick/Stewart-Haas relationship. SHR will run Hendrick chassis and engines — as Haas/CNC Racing currently does — and having an established Hendrick disciple in-house would only increase the crucial line of communication between the two organizations.(ESPN.com)(8-16-2008)
UPDATE: Tony Stewart says he has signed a new crew chief for his Stewart-Haas racing #14 Chevy for next season but could not yet reveal who it is. Answering questions from race fans at Texas Motor Speedway Tuesday night, Stewart told the crowd the deal was done Monday evening. Stewart also says he has a verbal commitment from a sponsor for his second car and driver Ryan Newman, but the deal is not quite ready to be announced.(PRN’s Garagepass)(8-28-2008) Comment here
Latest on the #12 ride: Marty Smith of ESPN reports that he was told by Penske Racing that Brad Keselowski [JR Motorsports in the NNS] was never offered the #12 Dodge [ride] Jonathan Gibson, vice president at Penske, tells [Smith] they’ve spoken with a lot of drivers, but made just one offer — and that’s to the individual they plan to sign. All signs point to that person being David Stremme, but Gibson would not confirm Stremme as the team’s leading candidate.(ESPN.com)(8-28-2008)
Monster to sponsor Robby: been told that Monster Energy Drink will be the sponsor for #7 Robby Gordon Dodge at Auto Club Speedway, see an image of the scheme on my #7 Team Scemes page..(8-28-2008) www.jayski.com/schemes/2008/7cup.htm#diecast
Sherwin-Williams to sponsor Biffle at Kansas: The Sherwin-Williams #16 Ford, driven by Greg Biffle, will race in the Camping World RV 400 at Kansas Speedway which will be held on Sunday, September 28. This opportunity has been made possible as a result of Sherwin-Williams partnership with 3M, Biffle’s sponsor. During the months of September and October, Sherwin-Williams will be featuring a NASCAR Race Promotion in their stores on select 3M products. More info at performancedriven08.com.(PR), see an image of the scheme on my #16 Team Schemes page.(8-28-2008)
California Rookie Notes: #01-Regan Smith was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the August 23 Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Smith scored a 14th-place finish equaling his best effort in 29 Sprint Cup Series starts. He also finished 14th this season at Martinsville Speedway (race No. 6). Smith claimed Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors for the seventh time in 2008. Regan Smith leads #77-Sam Hornish Jr. by two points (181-179) in the Raybestos Rookie standings entering the August 31 Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway. Smith has led the Raybestos Rookie standings since the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway (race No. 18), a span of seven consecutive races. Smith has captured Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors in all four Sprint Cup Series short track races this season. A Raybestos Rookie has finished in the top-five in three of the four previous August races at Auto Club Speedway. Brian Vickers (2004) is the only Raybestos Rookie to win a pole in four previous August races at Auto Club Speedway. Kyle Busch became the first Raybestos Rookie to win at Auto Club Speedway when he captured the 2005 Pepsi 500. Busch scored his first Sprint Cup victory by .554 seconds over Greg Biffle and is the only Raybestos Rookie to win in 16 Sprint Cup Series races at the 2.0-mile speedway.(Camp & Assoc/Raybestos), for rookie history, standings and more, see my 2008 Rookies page.(8-28-2008)
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Just 18? Yes, but Logano has turned a lap or two
THATSRACIN.COM OPINION
Is there risk involved in putting Joey Logano in a Sprint Cup car at the age of 18? You bet there is.
www.thatsracin.com/topstories/story/17868.html
Also 18 and excited | Davis pumped about Truck race with Randy Moss Motorsports
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Kansas track bumps up casino bid with promise of RV rally, revenue
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Festival putting Darlington Raceway’s history on display
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Brian Vickers on Track Talk Live Thursday, August 28th
August 27, 2008 - Brian Vickers, driver of the No. 83 Red Bull Toyota, will be this week’s featured guest on the August 28th edition of Track Talk Motorsports Radio on the Prime Sports Radio Network (www.primesportsnetwork.com). Listeners are always welcome to join in on the show, call our toll-free number during the live broadcast at 1-877-266-1909 or email us anytime at nascar@primesportsnetwork.com if you have a question for Vickers or would like to offer your opinions.
Track Talk features professional driver Blake Feese, Jeff Holtzclaw of www.race2win.net and host Greg DePalma. The program airs live every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET, however, you can listen to the show’s archive or download the podcast at anytime.
Last week’s edition of Track Talk featured ESPN’s Marty Smith and Coleman Pressley, the 2009 driver of the No. 59 car for JTG/Daugherty Motorsports in the Nationwide Series, and is currently available for download.
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Snowball Derby tickets are on sale now. The 41st running of this historic event for asphalt super late models is scheduled for December 4th thru 7th at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, FL. www.5FlagsSpeedway.com
The Dirt Track Racing School, at Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, offers instructions, laps, and ride-alongs most Saturdays, and a few Sundays, in Sept., Oct., and Nov.
Their 2-Seat Sprint Car gives students the chance to see what dirt racers go though each time they qualify by time before a big race event. The ride along experience takes the passenger for 4 unforgettable laps around the racetrack. Simulation includes a warm-up lap, two green flag laps and a cool-down lap, just like the pros do it. Qualifying Simulation: $99
The Hit the Dirt Experience introductory class is designed to give the aspiring racer or racing fan the chance to experience what it feels like to get sideways in the dirt, under the guidance of one of our experienced instructors. Late Model: $309 - One Driving Session (12 laps) www.driveondirt.com
The Richard Petty Driving Experience will be at Atlanta Motor Speedway Sept. 12-14. They offer a three-lap ride-along for $109 (min. age 14). The cars do not have doors, so participants must have the ability to climb through a 15″ high by 30″ wide window that sits 36″ from the ground. Driving suits are available up to size 3X. www.1800bepetty.com
They also offer a Driving Experience, lasting up to five hours, including a Closing Ceremony where participants will receive a Graduation Pack, including a detailed lap-time sheet showing each lap driven and an official Graduation Certificate with name, date, and estimated top speed reached. $399 - $1299.
Drivers Dale McDowell and Ray Cook have a dirt racing school at North Georgia Speedway, including a day at McDowell’s shop and a day on the track. No price is given on the website, but there is a $275 deposit to reserve a spot (and that includes a free lunch at the track). www.dirtschool.com
(Courtesy of GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING AUG. 27-SEPT. 11)
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Courtesy of Jayski
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NEXT RACE: Camping World 200, 10:00pm/et, Saturday, August 30, 2008 at Auto Club Speedway
www.jayski.com/nationwide/2008/next/27california.htm
Entry List: UPDATES: There are 43 cars on the preliminary entry list for Saturday night’s Camping World 300 at Auto Club Speedway. The list is posted on the California Race Page.(8-25-2008) www.jayski.com/nationwide/2008/next/27california.htm#entry
UPDATE: Kevin Hamlin will be in the #81 in place of DJ Kennington.(8-26-2008)
UPDATE 2: Johnny Sauter is now listed in the #78 for Derrike Cope, bringing the total to 44.(8-26-2008)
Nationwide Series Live Under the Lights from California: The Nationwide Series head west to Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif., for Labor Day weekend, and ESPN2 continues its season-long coverage of the Nationwide Series with a live telecast of the Camping World 300 on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 9:45 p.m. The race will be simulcast on ESPN Deportes. The 2-mile oval, formerly known as California Speedway, is located just east of Los Angeles. 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)(8-25-2008)
Kroger sponsoring Memphis race: Kroger is taking the driver’s seat as the new title sponsor of the fall Nationwide Series race at Memphis Motorsports Park on Oct. 25. The race will officially be entitled the “Kroger On Track for the Cure 250 presented by the Southern Dodge Dealers.” In addition to the title sponsorship, Kroger returns as the Official Grocery and Pharmacy Retailer of Memphis Motorsports Park. Kroger is also a major sponsor of local Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure events. Throughout the month of October, a portion of all race ticket sales will support local breast cancer community health programs, and consumers can once again join in the fight to eradicate breast cancer by contributing to Kroger’s National Giving Hope a Hand campaign.(Memphis Motorsports Park PR)(8-27-2008)
K&N Sponsoring CJM at California: California based K&N Engineering, Inc. will serve as the primary sponsor on CJM Racing’s #11 entry at the upcoming Camping World RV Service 300 in California. K&N has been affiliated with CJM Racing since the start of the 2008 season serving as an associate sponsor and provider of products to the Nationwide Series race team.(CJM Racing PR)(8-27-2008)
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Nationwide Sweepstakes to Gauge Title Sponsorship.
www.nascar.com/2008/news/business/08/27/rlemasters.kharvick.nationwide.sponsor/
Rookie Joey Logano will drive the No. 96 DLP®HDTV Toyota Camry in five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races for Hall of Fame Racing, team officials announced Wednesday. Logano, who is under contract with Joe Gibbs Racing and will drive the No. 20 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing in Sprint Cup starting in 2009, will pilot the No. 96 DLP HDTV Toyota in five Sprint Cup races in 2008, beginning with the Sept. 14 Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon. Logano will also drive the No. 96 machine at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City Sept. 28, Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Oct. 11, Martinsville (Va.) Speedway Oct. 18, and Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth Nov. 2. Logano, 18, will make his Sprint Cup debut next weekend at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway driving the No. 02 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing. In 10 NASCAR Nationwide Series starts for Joe Gibbs Racing, Logano has one win (Kentucky Speedway in Sparta), seven top-10 finishes and two poles. Hall of Fame Racing receives chassis, engines and manufacturing support from Joe Gibbs Racing. Veteran Ken Schrader, who started seventh and finished 21st in the DLP HDTV Toyota last weekend at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway, will drive the No. 96 Toyota in this weekend’s Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif.Schrader will also pilot the DLP Toyota at Richmond International Raceway Sept. 6, Dover (Del.) International Speedway Sept. 21, and Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway Oct. 5. Brad Coleman, who has been under contract as a test driver for Hall of Fame Racing since November 2007, will continue to test for the team in the coming weeks. “Ken Schrader brings practical experience and stability to our race team that will help in a lot of ways,” said Garfinkel. “Brad did a great job testing for us at Kansas this week, and Ken will be an asset to Brad as we continue to get him more laps in a Sprint Cup car.” (DLP) (08-27-08)
There’s a very good chance that the Carl Edwards-Kyle Busch (No. 18 Z-Line Designs Toyota) rivalry may spill into the NASCAR Nationwide Series.
It would be fitting if it did. After all, the roots of the rivalry were set during a NASCAR Nationwide Series race.In his post-race interviews, Edwards thought back to a series race at Richmond International Raceway where Busch punted him out of the way – just like Edwards did to Busch at Bristol.Saturday’s race at Auto Club Speedway is the first chance to see if there are any post-Bristol fireworks. And if there is any leftover animosity, it could certainly play out in California. The two drivers have almost identical statistics at Auto Club Speedway, meaning they should be racing in closed quarters the entire night. Also, their stats are strong, so figure on another battle for the win between the duo.The similarities start with Driver Rating. Since 2005, Edwards has a Driver Rating of 107.7 while Busch has a 107.8. In terms of Average Running Position, Edwards has an 8.901 and Busch has a 8.964. A slightly wider gap exists in the Fastest Laps Run category. Edwards has 83 Fastest Laps Run in California, while Busch has 70 (in fairness, Busch has run two fewer races at the track than Edwards since 2005). In Laps in the Top 15 percentage, Edwards has run 83.5% of the laps among the top 15. Busch has run 77.3% of them in the top 15. The co-main event this Saturday will be between Clint Bowyer and Brad Keselowski, who rank one-two in the series standings. The stats make their duel seem like a huge mismatch in Bowyer’s favor. Bowyer has a Driver Rating of 102.9 in six races there. In his four career races at Auto Club Speedway, Keselowski has just a 49.0 Driver Rating after failing to crack the top 30 in each of his races. (NASCAR)
(08-27-08)
While Bryan Clauson’s fellow teammates Scott Pruett and Dario Franchitti have been racing the No.40 Fastenal Dodge in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS), he has been doing some racing himself in the United States Auto Club (USAC) Midget Series. He also spent some time following a fellow high school classmate compete in the 2008 Olympic Games. First, Clauson grabbed a win at Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway on August 10, which marked his first ever dirt USAC National Midget feature win. Then, he made sure to see how his fellow Noblesville (Ind.) High School classmate David Boudia was fairing in the 2008 Olympic Games. Boudia competed in the 10m Platform Diving competition for the United States in Beijing. Boudia led the United States in the final 10m Platform dive, finishing 10th overall with his fellow United States diver Thomas Finchum finishing 12th.Clauson’s fellow Fastenal Racing teammate Kevin Hamlin will race the No.81 Pat MacDonald Dodge this weekend at Auto Club Speedway. Hamlin is a member of the Fastenal Racing Team, but will drive the No.81 Mahindra Tractors Dodge in the NNS race. (CGRFS) (08-27-08)
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MRD to help Lafferty Motorsports at Talladega: Lafferty Motorsports is pleased to announce that MRD Motorsports has stepped up to help Lafferty at Talladega on October 4th . Lafferty’s entry for Talladega will be rolling out of the MRD Motorsports shop beside their #8 entry for the same event. Talladega will be Lafferty Motorsports best attempt at making their presence know in the truck series thus far. “We have been excited in the past but this truck is the best thing we have ever had and we have the best help we have ever had. Driving duties for the Talladega event are still open as Lafferty is speaking to many potential drivers. Look for an announcement soon as to who the sponsor will be for Lafferty Motorsports at Talladega, October 4th.(Lafferty Motorsports PR)(8-27-2008)
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A R C A (Automobile Racing Club of America)
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www.arcaracing.com
Kez Comes to Town; Tests Nationwide Car at Toledo
TOLEDO OH (8-27-08) - Brad Keselowski’s stock is clearly on the rise. So what does the NASCAR Nationwide Series’ most recent winner do on the Tuesday after his momentous victory at Bristol Motor Speedway? How about hang out at Toledo Speedway.
[Read More] - www.arcaracing.com/news.cfm?contentid=7097
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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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NASCAR Canadian Tire Series: Most Popular Driver voting continues
By GREGM(GREGM)
Voting for the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series’ Most Popular Driver is still underway. Several thousand votes have already been registered, but there are more votes out there to be cast. CLICK HERE or on the logo to have your say! …
insidetracknews.blogspot.com/2008/08/nascar-canadian-tire-series-most_27.html
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NASCAR Minivan Series Pits Soccer Moms Against Each Other
By conchapman
That outlaw spirit, shared by so many other suburban mothers, has given rise to NASCAR’s latest feature, The Minivan Series by Pottery Barn, a competition limited to soccer moms with at least 2.3 children who drive minivans over …
conchapman.wordpress.com/2008/08/27/nascar-minivan-series-pits-soccer-moms-against-each-other/
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Bristol: Kyle Busch: Busch led 415 of 500 laps in Bristol, but, continuing a recent trend of lap leaders who have failed to cash in for victory, was passed on lap 470 by Carl Edwards. Edwards muscled the #18 of Busch from the lead, and led the rest of the way for victory.
www.speedwaymedia.com/Articles/08/082808Boswell.asp
Insider Racing News
insiderracingnews.com/Writers/DD/082808.html
New Shootout format wasn’t thought through
by Doug Demmons
Insider Racing News
insiderracingnews.com/Writers/BW/082808.html
Personal Foul, Unnecessary Roughness Defense, Numbers 18 and 99, 15-Yard Penalty
by Brian Watkins
RaceTalkRadio.com:
World Record for Synchronized Snoring - Fantasy Insight California Fall Race by Dennis Michelsen
www.racetalkradio.com/soz/id182.htm
The Nascar Insiders
Burning Bridges; or How To Get Blacklisted
Militaries for centuries would burn a bridge after crossing it to prevent the enemy army from pursuing them.
feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheNascarInsiders/~3/376860875/
What I Like About You
Mike Helton
by Carol Einarsson
I like that you have a calming effect on Tony Stewart.
www.racejournalonline.com/index.cfm?Pagename=column&id=519
ESPN’s Silence Is Golden
dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2008/08/espns-silence-is-golden.html
Bristol TV Ratings Get NASCAR’s Attention
dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2008/08/bristol-tv-ratings-get-nascars.html
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THURSDAY - AUGUST 28TH
1:00 AM - NASCAR Now ESPN2
9:00 AM -SportsCentury: Tony Stewart ESPNC
12:00 PM - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bristol Replay SPEED
5:00 PM - NASCAR Now ESPN2
5:30 PM - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bristol Replay HDNet
FRIDAY - AUGUST 29TH
12:00 AM - NASCAR Now ESPN2
12:00 PM - Racing Across America Irwindale SPEED
1:30 PM - NASCAR Confidential SPEED
2:30 PM - NASCAR Live SPEED
3:00 PM - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series California Practice SPEED
4:30 PM - NASCAR Live SPEED
5:00 PM - NASCAR Now ESPN2
5:00 PM - NASCAR Nationwide Series California Practice SPEED
6:30 PM - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series California Qualifying SPEED
8:30 PM - NASCAR Nationwide Series California Final Practice SPEED
9:30 PM - Trackside at California SPEED
10:30 PM - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series California Practice SPEED
SATURDAY - AUGUST 30TH
12:00 AM -NASCAR Live SPEED
12:30 AM - NASCAR Nationwide Series California Practice SPEED
2:00 AM - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series California Qualifying SPEED
4:00 AM - NASCAR Nationwide Series California Practice SPEED
11:00 AM -Trackside at California SPEED
5:30 PM - NASCAR Nationwide Series California Qualifying SPEED
7:00 PM - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series California Practice SPEED
8:00 PM - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series California Final Practice SPEED
9:30 PM - Tradin’ Paint SPEED
9:45 PM - NASCAR Nationwide Series Countdown ESPN2
10:00 PM - NASCAR Nationwide Series: Camping World 300 presented by Coleman ESPN2
SUNDAY - AUGUST 31ST
3:30 AM - NASCAR Nationwide Series: Camping World 300 presented by Coleman ESPN2
10:00 AM - NASCAR Now ESPN2
10:00 AM - Tradin’ Paint SPEED
10:30 AM - NASCAR Performance SPEED
3:30 PM - IRL - The Raceway at Belle Isle, MI ABC
4:00 PM - NASCAR Performance SPEED
4:30 PM - NASCAR in a Hurry SPEED
5:00 PM - NASCAR RaceDay SPEED
7:00 PM - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Countdown ESPN
8:00 PM - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series : Pepsi 500 at California ESPN
8:00 PM - SPEED Report SPEED
9:00 PM - Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain SPEED
MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 1ST
12:00 AM - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Victory Lane SPEED
2:00 AM - SPEED Report SPEED
4:00 AM - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Victory Lane SPEED
8:00 AM - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Victory Lane SPEED
9:00 AM - Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain 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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