Stock Car Gazette, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008

I think there’s something in this edition of the Stock Car Gazette e-zine for just about everyone. We’ve got news/information from every series we cover, from NASCAR’s Sprint Cup all the way to USAR, and a bunch of Canadian stock car racing news to boot.

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Media Notes:
Bruton Smith will add lights, but will not re-configure Loudon for 2009. Look for a Saturday New Hampshire night race in the future.
For those asking about Claire B. Lang’s Dialed-In show, she is on XM Channel 148 from 3 to 6PM Eastern Time. More news on her Internet access will follow.
For our Canadian readers, TSN2 has just launched on Bell cable bringing NASCAR back.
Jeff Foxworthy is writing an animated pilot for Fox about a dysfunctional NASCAR family. Rumor is that it might replace King of the Hill.
ABC TV rating went up from a 2.9 to a 3.2 for Sprint Cup race from New Hampshire.
TV ratings for the Craftsman Truck Series race from New Hampshire are up 29%.
Tuesday’s NASCAR Now will be one hour in length.
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Racing economy still in low gear as layoffs, merger talks continue
by Savannah Morning News
The racing economy continued to show signs of strain with layoffs at Team Rensi Motorsports and reported merger talks between Gillett Evernham Motorsports and Bill Davis Racing, as well as Chip Ganassi Racing and Michael Waltrip Racing.
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GEM Stays With Dodge
Dodge Motorsports officials say published reports that Gillett Evernham Motorsports could move to another manufacturer next season are “pure speculation.” Mike Delahanty, senior manager for Dodge Motorsports programs, joined a national NASCAR teleconference Tuesday to address the report that appeared on Fox Sports, saying that GEM could join ranks with Bill Davis Racing and switch to Toyota next season. “I just want to respond to these recent reports regarding Gillett Evernham Motorsports, specifically regarding Bill Davis Racing and the speculation that GEM would leave Dodge,” he said. “It’s nothing but pure speculation. Dodge and Gillett Evernham have a long history that dates back to our return to Sprint Cup racing. Dodge and GEM have a long-term contract in place, and we plan to continue as partners in NASCAR. “We’re aware and have had discussions about GEM’s interest in adding a fourth car, but there’s been never any discussion about running anything other than anything but a Dodge. .

Frye Stays At Red Bull
Yahoo! Sports has learned that Jay Frye announced in a team meeting Tuesday that he has agreed to remain as the general manager of NASCAR’s Team Red Bull. In an exclusive interview with Yahoo! Sports, Frye expressed his desire to continue the course he’s laid out for the fledgling stock-car organization. Frye’s decision puts to rest any speculation that the Rick Hendrick protégé would leave Red Bull to take a similar position at Stewart Haas Racing. When asked about the Stewart Haas offer, Frye replied, “I’ve always wanted to stay here. I love where I’m at. This is the perfect job.”
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GEM to buy BDR? UPDATE denied:
from a Dodge Motorsports PR:
Q: IN SPITE OF RECENT PUBLISHED REPORTS, CAN YOU PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON DODGE’S DIRECTION IN MOTORSPORTS – IN PARTICULAR NASCAR AND GILLETT EVERNHAM MOTORSPORTS?
Mike Delahanty, Sr. Manager – Dodge Motorsports: I just want to respond to these recent reports regarding Gillett Evernham Motorsports – specifically regarding Bill Davis Racing and speculation that GEM would leave Dodge. It’s nothing but pure speculation. Dodge and Gillett Evernham have a long history that dates to our return to Sprint Cup racing (2001). Dodge and GEM have a long-term contract in place. We plan to continue as partners in NASCAR. We’re aware and have had discussion about GEM’s interest in adding a fourth car, but there’s never been discussion about running anything but a Dodge. Anything beyond that, we classify as pure speculation. We’re pleased to see the turnabout in the competition side at GEM and absolutely look forward to many more Victory Lane celebrations together.”
Q: WHAT ABOUT DODGE’S COMMITMENT TO MOTORSPORTS…HAS IT CHANGED?
MD: I don’t know how many times we have to keep saying it, but we are committed….we have long-term contracts in place…not only with Gillett Evernham, but with Penske Racing…with Petty (Enterprises) and with Chip Ganassi Racing. We’re committed to the sport. We’re committed to these guys…I don’t know how many times we have to repeat it.(Dodge Motorsports PR)(9-17-2008)

Patrick Carpentier is officially a free agent as the driver says that Gillett Evernham Motorsports has told him it does not have a sponsor for him for next season. Carpentier had been free to talk to other teams, but GEM had first right of refusal until Tuesday. GEM could still find a sponsor for Carpentier, but the former open-wheel driver believes that likely will not happen. GEM already has three drivers under contract for next year – current drivers #9-Kasey Kahne and #19-Elliott Sadler as well as Chip Ganassi Racing’s Reed Sorenson. “We’re talking to a couple of teams, and some of them seem to have a good interest,” Carpentier said. “Hopefully we do [find something], but you never know in racing.” Carpentier’s business partner, Robert Desrosiers, said he was optimistic that Carpentier could find a ride with another team. “There are still some good rides [that] are available,” Desrosiers said. “We’re talking to all these guys. … Now that Patrick is free, I believe one of these teams will be interested in sitting down with us.”(SceneDaily)(9-17-2008)

Triple Duty for Johnny Sauter: Fresh off a top-20 finish at New Hampshire [in the #70], Johnny Sauter looks forward to a triple duty weekend at Dover International Speedway. Sauter will pilot the #08 FUBAR All Natural Dodge in the Sprint Cup Series. In addition, he will be behind the wheel of the #78 Chevy in the Nationwide Series and the #12 Dodge in the Camping World East Series. “I just want to race as much as I possibly can,” said Sauter. “Anytime someone comes to me with an opportunity to race, no matter what series or division, I’m all for it.”(9-17-2008)

Allmendinger’s future to be decided by end of week?: Red Bull Racing’s driver, former open-wheel racer A. J. Allmendinger, has made great strides since his stock-car debut last season, although his future with the team is still up in the air. In addition, Team Manager Jay Frye has former F1 driver Scott Speed waiting in the wings. Speed has been nothing short of remarkable this season, winning both Craftsman Truck series and ARCA stock car races. He leads the drivers’ standings in the ARCA series. Speed will make his Sprint Cup debut this fall [at Lowe's Motor Speedway], and all signs point to him running a full Cup season next year. A decision on Allmendinger’s future is expected by week’s end.(Yahoo Sports)(9-17-2008)

Special scheme at Texas for Martin: The VAULT “Honoring the Uniform: Calling for Support” program will be highlighted as part of a special camouflage paint scheme on the #8 U.S. Army Chevy driven by Mark Martin during the Sprint Cup Series Dickies 500 (Nov. 2) at Texas Motor Speedway. VAULT is the title sponsor for the pre-race show and is presenting a live concert by REO Speedwagon. People are encouraged to write messages of support on pre-addressed postcards, which can be found on special camouflage-themed VAULT 12-packs, at VAULT displays in participating retail stores or online at DrinkVault.com and MyCokeRewards.com, while supplies last. The postcards can be dropped in the mail with a first-class stamp and will arrive at a USO collection center for security screening before being distributed to U.S. troops during the holiday season. The VAULT postcard program replicates the popular service previously operated by the U.S. Department of Defense, which allowed the American public to send mail addressed to “any service member” for more than 17 years before being discontinued in 2003 due to security concerns. In addition to sending postcards, people can help raise up to $100,000 for the USO by visiting MyCokeRewards.com through the end of the year and turning the points they earn by drinking Coca-Cola products into a cash donation. My Coke Rewards points found under caps and on packaging of more than 60 products from Coca-Cola North America can be donated to help support the continuing efforts of the USO to provide a home away from home to U.S. troops wherever they serve.(BusinessWire)(9-17-2008)

Big Red scheme for Montoya: The #42 Dodge of Juan Pablo Montoya will carry the bold red scheme of Big Red for this weekend’s 400-lap race in Dover. The #42 Dodge will carry the Big Red Slim Pack colors in one more event after Dover this season at Martinsville Speedway. Montoya will be celebrating his birthday this weekend at Dover. He turns 33 on Saturday.(CGWFS PR), see my #42 Team Schemes page for the image of the car.(9-17-2008) www.jayski.com/schemes/2008/42cup.htm

Jeff Gordon stepped away from his on-track duties earlier today [Tuesday, Sept 16th] to visit Capitol Hill. Gordon met with key lawmakers, including the House of Representatives North Carolina delegation, to urge their continued support of the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP). The NMDP, a nonprofit organization, serves a vital role in the U.S. health care system by facilitating unrelated marrow and cord blood transplants to treat patients with more than 70 diseases including leukemia, lymphoma and sickle cell anemia. Through the Jeff Gordon Foundation, he has advocated for the NMDP and the need for Congress to support the use of publicly donated umbilical cord blood to save the lives of patients with life-threatening diseases who need a transplant.(PRPlus PR)(9-17-2008)

Over 500 supporters of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to attend Dover race: What started as an opportunity for supporters of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) to attend a NASCAR event together has blossomed into a large gathering for one very worthy cause. Since being introduced earlier this summer, the partnership between the NFFF and Dover International Speedway has garnered much attention through a special offer that will attract over 500 people associated with the firefighting community. Supporters of the NFFF are coming to Dover to enjoy race day on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 – and to honor the nearly 100 firefighters who lose their lives each year in the line of duty. Every day, the over one-million firefighters around the country respond to calls to keep citizens safe. At the races in Dover, over 250 fire and EMS crews work to keep drivers, crews and all the fans in attendance out of harms way.
The offer includes a ticket to the Sept. 21, 2008 “Camping World RV 400 presented by AAA” NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, admission to a pre-race, NFFF hospitality area, and a trackside tour of the Monster Mile. Jeff Burton, driver of the #31 AT&T Mobility Chevy, has volunteered his time and will participate in a special question-and-answer session in the NFFF hospitality tent on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 21. As part of pre-race activities, a ceremonial lap around the track will feature several fire trucks carrying survivor families of loved ones lost in the line of duty in 2006. A portion of proceeds from the sale of a special firefighter Miles the Monster t-shirt and substantial contributions from sponsors, including Holmatro, Volunteer Fireman’s Insurance Services, Kidde Fire Fighting and PBI Performance Products, will make the donation of more than $27,000 possible. Plans are currently being made to grow the program for next year’s Sept. 27, 2009 Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway. NASCAR returns to the Monster Mile on Sept. 19-21, 2008. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 800-441-RACE or visit DoverSpeedway.com.(PR - firehero.org)(9-17-2008)

Reserved Overnight Parking Still Available at Talladega: Overnight parking is still available in several of Talladega Superspeedway’s reserved overnight parks, including the all-reserved infield. “We do have overnight parking spaces available for guests wanting to spend the entire weekend at the track,” explained Talladega Superspeedway President Rick Humphrey. “This is a great opportunity for race fans from as close as Birmingham to cut down on back and forth travel expenses by camping out with friends and family at Talladega Superspeedway.“ Staying in an overnight park can be as simple as setting up a tent, or as elaborate as getting a group together and sharing an RV. All reserved overnight parks outside the track open at 8 a.m. the Tuesday of race week (Sept. 30) and must be cleared by 11 a.m. Monday following the race. Guests will be required to show their race tickets and parking pass prior to entry and a valid ticket must be shown each time for admission. Reserved overnight parks with availability include:
* Yellow Reserved Infield Overnight Park – Located north of Talladega Boulevard in the infield, this overnight park has convenient access to the infield shower house and is for automobile and tent camping only. Price for a two-night stay is $250 and includes two infield admissions.
* Champions Corner – Located just outside Turn 1, this overnight has a strict no-alcohol policy for park residents and guests. Each space features water hookups, gravel parking pads and morning newspaper delivery to your doorstep. Price per spot $280.
* East Park – Located just off Speedway Blvd, this overnight park is for self-contained RVs and pull behinds only. Price per spot $110.
For more information on the reserved overnight parks or tickets for the upcoming AMP Energy 500 weekend, guests should call the Talladega Superspeedway Ticket Office at 1-877-Go2-DEGA, (1-877-462-3342) or visit www.talladegasuperspeedway.com.(TSS PR)(9-17-2008)
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Chase winner needs mental toughness
The winner of the Chase for the championship will need fast cars, flawless pit stops and solid strategy. He’ll also need a strong dose of mental toughness.
more - www.thatsracin.com/topstories/story/18837.html
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On the Dirt … On Wednesday, Sept. 17, Kevin Harvick along with Landon Cassill and Larry McReynolds will participate in the “Night of Victory” United States Modified Touring Series races benefiting the Victory Junction Gang Camp at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn. The event will kick off with a VIP autograph session beginning at 5:20 p.m. and the 20-lap race will begin at 7:40 p.m. Gates open at 2 p.m. For more information please visit www.deercreekspeedway.com or call 1-877-DCS-RACE.
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David Gilliland will sign autographs at the Ford Racing merchandise trailer on Sunday, September 21st at 10:00am
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STANLEY RACING KICKS OFF ‘EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME’ EBAY AUCTION ON SEPT. 19
Charity Auction to Benefit Autism Speaks and the Kasey Kahne Foundation
STATESVILLE, N.C. (September 16, 2008) – Race fans always want to get closer to the action. Now, Stanley Tools is offering race fans the opportunity to ride shotgun in the No. 19 Stanley Tools Dodge with Elliott Sadler or in the No. 9 Budweiser Dodge with Kasey Kahne on Oct. 28, 2008 for the “Experience of a Lifetime.”

The “Experience of a Lifetime” online eBay auction features one package for each driver and gets race fans closer to the action than ever before. The auction package includes: hot laps with Kasey Kahne or Elliott Sadler, a Richard Petty Driving Experience package; a behind the scenes tour of the Gillett Evernham Motorsports race shop in Statesville, N.C.; five-off, five-on pit crew instruction and training to experience what pit road is really like during a race; travel accommodations and dinner with Elliott Sadler at one of his favorite local restaurants.

“I’m ready to give someone the thrill of their life as they ride shotgun in the No. 19 Stanley Tools Dodge,” said Sadler. “This is such a fun way for Stanley Tools and race fans to get involved and help Kasey Kahne and I raise money for a couple of worthy causes. The package that Stanley Tools put together really is going to give a race fan the ‘Experience of a Lifetime.’”

The “Experience of a Lifetime” online eBay auction starts Sept. 19 and concludes Sept. 29. Race fans can visit www.ebay.com/stanley for more information or to bid.
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Travis Kvapil will sign autographs at the Ford Racing merchandise trailer on Sunday, September 21st at 10:00am
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David Reutimann posted his third straight finish inside the top-15 on Sunday. This marks the first time a Michael Waltrip Racing Sprint Cup car has posted three consecutive finishes in the top-15.
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Kasey Kahne along with other select NASCAR drivers will be participating in the Budweiser Celebrity Billiards Shootout on Friday night at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino beginning at 7 p.m. EDT. Kahne will also be the guest bartender at Bubba’s on Friday in Dover, Del. beginning at approximately 8 p.m. There will not be a formal autograph session at either appearance.
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Dover is exactly one mile long; technically this means that it is neither a superspeedway nor a short track.
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Regan Smith leads Sam Hornish Jr. 186-183 with nine races to go for the prestigious Raybestos Rookie of the Year Award
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Do We Have an Angler … On Tuesday and Wednesday, Clint Bowyer, along with Steve Wiggs, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for BB&T Corporation, will fish with Captain Walt Spruill for white marlin on The Hunter off North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The Hunter is a Paul Mann custom-built 65-foot charter fishing boat powered by a pair of 1,650-horsepower Caterpillar C32 engines moored in Manteo, N.C.

On Friday, Sept. 19, Bowyer and fellow Sprint Cup drivers Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Bobby Labonte, Kasey Kahne and Ryan Newman, will participate in a celebrity 9-ball tournament in the Rollins Center at the Dover Downs Casino. ESPN pit road reporters Jamie Little and Shannon Spake will also be part of the evening’s card. SPEED Channel’s Hermie Sadler and Brian Gurry from CN8’s American Builder are also scheduled to participate with $10,000 going to the winner’s charity of choice. Tickets are available online at www.DoverDowns.com and www.DoverSpeedway.com or by phone at 800-711-5882
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CREW CHIEF HAVING SUCCESS AS ANGLER
Spanning the 1999-01 seasons, Holly posted one of the best crew-chief marks ever in what was then known as the Busch Grand National Series, working with driver Jeff Green. The two combined for 13 victories, 14 poles, …
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Mike Wallace….Drag Racer? Mike Wallace has struck up a friendship with Nitro Funny Car team owner/driver Bob Gilbertson and was in his pits over the weekend at the new zMAX Dragway. Anyway, evidently over a few adult beverages and barbeque, the two drivers talked about Mike driving Gilbertson’s fuel coupe and perhaps getting his license. One thing led to another and now Mike Wallace is going to get his Fuel license in Gilbertson’s car. Wallace is an old friend of Drag Racing Online’s editor Jeff Burk so Burk called Wallace about the deal. Wallace wanted to make sure everyone is clear that he isn’t changing careers; he is still a NASCAR shoe but he is anxious to try his hand in a fuel coupe just for the experience.(Drag Racing Online)(9-16-2008)

Marks Moving to Nationwide Series: Justin Marks will drive the #9 Construct Corps Tundra at Las Vegas in his final Truck Series race of the season before moving over to Nationwide Series competition. After Las Vegas concludes Marks season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, he will set his sights on racing a Toyota Camry. “We’ve been in discussions about which races to put on the schedule. I’m pretty confident my first Nationwide Series race will be at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, and that I’ll be racing in the ARCA RE/MAX Series at Talladega. There are about three more Nationwide races we’re working out and we’ll make an announcement when we get everything finalized,” said Marks.(Germain Racing PR), no word on what team he will drive for. He made his Series debut earlier in the year with Braun Racing, but Germain has run a second car this year as well.(9-16-2008)

200th start for Chip Ganassi: When Bryan Clauson takes the green flag for the NNS event this Saturday, it will mark the 200th NNS start for the Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates program. The CGRFS NNS program has amassed six wins, nine poles, 32 top-five and 60 top-10 finishes since their debut in 2004.(Ganassi PR)(9-16-2008)

Townley attempting Dover race: John Wes Townley, driver of the #09 Zaxby’s/SPS Ford, is scheduled to run the Camping World RV Sales 200 in the Nationwide Series at Dover International Speedway on Saturday, September 20, 2008. The 18-year-old Watkinsville, GA native is slated to make his first Nationwide Series start at the “Monster Mile” after narrowly missing the field at Bristol in August due to a wreck during qualifying.(RAB Racing PR)(9-16-2008)

Dover Rookie Notes:
Landon Cassill was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Emerson Radio 250 at Richmond International Raceway. Cassill scored a 12th-place finish and claimed Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors for the fifth time this season.
Landon Cassill leads Bryan Clauson by three points (171-168) in the Raybestos Rookie standings entering the Camping World RV Sales 200 at Dover International Speedway.
Brad Keselowski was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2007 Camping World RV Sales 200 at Dover, scoring a seventh-place finish.
Three Raybestos Rookies finished in the top-10 in the 2005 Camping World RV Sales 200, the most freshman drivers to finish in the top-10 in the fall Nationwide Series race at Dover since the program was created in 1989 (19 previous races): Reed Sorenson (fourth), Denny Hamlin (sixth) and Carl Edwards (ninth).
Johnny Benson is the only Raybestos Rookie to win the fall race at Dover. Benson scored his first career Busch Series win at Dover in September 1994 ahead of Harry Gant.
The most recent Raybestos Rookie to lead a lap in the fall Nationwide Series race at Dover is Adam Petty who led 23 laps in 1999.(Raybestos PR)(9-16-2008)
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Sept 16: NASCAR Nationwide Series at Dover Camping World RV Sales 200 Entry List
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Coming out of nowhere, the NOS Energy Drink No. 30 car hurtled to a top-20 finish at 2007’s fall Dover Nationwide Series race. With that auspicious start boosting it forward, the NOS Energy Drink NASCAR program took off and raced forward into 2008 with a plan to be the leading energy drink in NASCAR. Now, with less than a third of the season remaining, the NOS NASCAR team revisits the track that began the journey last September. With a double dose of racing scheduled for the No. 30 and No. 50 cars, team driver Stanton Barrett knows that this weekend will be action packed. “I love Dover. It’s one of my favorite tracks, very fast and a good place to race” said Barrett. “Last season, we had a great first race for NOS at Dover - I’m looking forward to seeing everyone from NOS and FUZE out there supporting the team this weekend, just like last year.” (SKIMO) (09-16-08)

Most people would enjoy a weekend off, but not Mike Wallace. Sitting 8th in the point standings in NASCAR’s #2 series, he will run the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race in Talladega on October 4th, driving a Toyota Tundra for Germain Racing with sponsorship from GEICO. Wallace has experienced considerable success over the years at the 2.66-mile high-banked superspeedway, nearly reaching Victory Lane the last two years in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races. Long time sponsor GEICO will be along for the ride again this year and Wallace hopes to put the Gecko in Victory Lane. One of the sports top restrictor-plate racers, Wallace has also been tabbed to pilot a fourth car for Richard Childress Racing in the Amp Energy 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday, October 5th. “It’s going to be a very exciting weekend for both Chrissy and I,” Wallace said. “I have enjoyed running the restrictor-plate races and it will be nice to be in a competitive truck and car and have a chance to win two races that weekend. It is especially flattering to be asked to drive for Richard Childress in the Cup race on Sunday.” Read more (PMI) (09-16-08) thehotlap.com/modules.php?name=Press_Releases&op=view&rid=2452

For the first time in series history, two drivers have the opportunity to win the title in both the NASCAR Nationwide and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. In addition to their battle for the NASCAR Nationwide title, Bowyer and Edwards are also in the 10-race Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. And with his win at New Hampshire to kick off the Chase, Greg Biffle, the 2002 series champion, has a leg up on becoming the first driver to win a title in each of NASCAR’s three national series. He won the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship in 2000.(NASCAR) (09-16-08)
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Marks making first and last start at LVMS; moving to Nationwide: Justin Marks has raced Las Vegas Motor Speedway once, in 2000, on the road course. He’s tested there with Germain Racing in a Camry during the Nationwide Series test. Saturday, Justin Marks, of Rocklin, CA, will make his first start at Las Vegas on the 1.5-mile oval when the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series takes to the track for the Qwik Liner Las Vegas 350. Marks will drive the #9 Construct Corps Toyota in his final Truck Series race of the season before moving over to Nationwide Series competition.(Germain Racing PR)(9-16-2008)

Hensley named as crew chief for Scott: Veteran NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series crew chief Jeff Hensley has been named as the crew chief for the Xpress Motorsports prepared #16 Albertsons Toyota and driver Brian Scott for the remainder of the 2008 season. The two will work on developing team chemistry for the 2009 season when Scott moves full time to Bill Davis Racing. Their partnership begins this weekend at the Quik-Liner 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV.(Xpress Motorsports PR)(9-16-2008)

Starr sporting K&N Filters colors again in Vegas: The #11 Red Horse RacingToyota will sport a special paint scheme this week for the Qwik Liner Las Vegas 350 as it displays primary sponsorship from K&N Filters. TRD (Toyota Racing Development) recently signed K&N as the official filter company for the manufacturer.(Red Horse Racing PR)(9-16-2008)

Speed rejoins the #22 team for remaining races: Scott Speed will rejoin the #22 Bill Davis Racing Toyota Tundra team this week at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The former Formula-1 standout will pilot the #22 Toyota Tundra for the remaining seven NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series events this season. Red Bull will serve as the primary sponsor of the #22 Bill Davis Racing entry Saturday night under the lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.(Bill Davis Racing PR)(9-16-2008)

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes - LVMS: #16-Brian Scott was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the September 13 Camping World RV Rental 200 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Scott scored an eighth-place finish, his best in 25 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series starts. He claimed his second top-10 finish of the 2008 season and took Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors for the second time this season.A Raybestos Rookie has scored a top-10 finish in each of the last SIX consecutive NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races. Colin Braun leads Donny Lia by 21 points (168-147) in the Raybestos Rookie standings entering the September 20 Qwik Liner Las Vegas 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Bryan Reffner is the only Raybestos Rookie to win the pole position for a Craftsman Truck Series race in 11 previous events at Las Vegas . Reffner took the top starting spot for the 1996 CARQUEST Auto Parts 420K. The best finish by a Raybestos Rookie in 11 previous races at Las Vegas is third by Greg Biffle (1998) and Travis Kvapil (2001).(Raybestos PR)(9-16-2008)

NCTS ratings up 29% at New Hampshire: The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series scored a Nielsen Household Rating of .53 (387,000 households) at New Hampshire , up 29 percent from last year’s .41 (302,000 HH). It marks the 13th time in the last 14 races, Nielsen ratings for the series have increased. This year’s race peaked at a .71 (518,000 HH), up 36 percent from last year’s peak of .52 (379,000 HH).(SPEED/TV PR)(9-16-2008)

Darnell to drive winning paint scheme at Las Vegas: Erik Darnell’s #99 Northern Tool + Equipment Ford will look quite a bit different when it takes to the track for this weekend’s Craftsman Truck Series race in Las Vegas. Darnell’s trademark black and yellow paint scheme will be replaced with one designed by the winner of Northern Tool’s “Paint My Ride” promotion. Tracy Hutchens of Bassett, Va., and his paint scheme the “Flying Tool” came away as this year’s winner. [To view scheme visit: NorthernTool.com](Roush Fenway Racing PR)(9-16-2008)

Canadian, Fitzpatrick to test with TRG: John Ryan (J.R.) Fitzpatrick is about to take the biggest step in his racing career by making the move from his native Canada to the United States’ and testing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Fitzpatrick, who is the 2006 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Champion and the Series’ youngest Champion of all-time, will unite with TRG Motorsports for a two-day test at Iowa Speedway [September 23rd and 24th].(Sharpe Mgmt. PR)(9-16-2008)
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A R C A (Automobile Racing Club of America)
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Courtesy of ARCA
www.arcaracing.com

ARCA Chaplain Bill Krick Back on the Chapel Trail
TOLEDO OH (9-16-08) - ARCA RE/MAX Series Chaplain Bill Krick is in very good hands, and he’d be the first to say so.

After undergoing open heart surgery on July 23rd, the longtime ARCA Chaplain, who heads up Focus Motorsports Ministries (FMM) with his wife Diana, made his healthy return to the series last weekend at Salem Speedway.

“Getting back to the track was the best medicine yet,” said Krick. “The overwhelming support both Diana and I received from the ARCA community just reconfirms how special this place is, and why we yearn to be a part of it. The ARCA family is very special, and we’re reminded of that every day. It’s just incredible.

[Read More] - www.arcaracing.com/news.cfm?contentid=7202
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Kevin Harvick Inc. Enters Talladega ARCA Race with Driver Ricky Carmichael

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (September 16, 2008) — Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) has entered driver Ricky Carmichael for the October 3 ARCA RE/MAX 250 race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. It would mark Carmichael’s first ARCA start and his first race in a KHI entry. Carmichael will participate in ARCA’s test at the 2.66-mile Alabama speedway this week.

Carmichael, 28, of Tallahassee, Fla., is currently eighth in the NASCAR Camping World East Series point standings in his rookie season. After 11 races, Carmichael has three top-five and six top-10 finishes plus one pole position driving for Ken Schrader Racing.

Attempting to make his mark in the world of stock car racing, Carmichael is world-renowned as the most successful motocross racer in American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) history. He has five Supercross championships, 10 national outdoor championships and a total of 150 professional race victories, including multiple titles in the worldwide Motocross-of-Nations event. Carmichael also recently won X Games gold medals in Moto X racing and step-up competition. Among his many accomplishments include being the first rider to record an undefeated season in the AMA National Outdoor Championships, winning 24 motos without a defeat in the 250cc category in 2002 and again in 2004.

Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI), established in 2001, is a 70,000 sq. ft. facility located in Kernersville, N.C. KHI houses two full-time Truck Series teams, including the 2007 series champions: the No. 33 Camping World/VFW Chevrolet Silverado driven by three-time Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday as well as the No. 2 American Commercial Lines/RVs.com Chevrolet Silverado driven by three-time Truck Series champion Jack Sprague. KHI is also home to the No. 33 Camping World/Rheem Chevrolet competing full-time in the Nationwide Series, with drivers Kevin Harvick (a two-time Nationwide Series champion), Hornaday and Cale Gale. The 2008 season marks KHI’s fifth year of full-time competition in NASCAR’s elite divisions. Visit www.kevinharvickinc.com for more information.
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U S A R (United Speed Alliance Racing)
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Courtesy of USAR
usarprocup.com

Hooters Pro Cup “Race2Recovery 225″ to Stream LIVE on Race/Network
USAR/Race/Network
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 2:56:00 PM

Catch the Iowa Speedway event live on www.racenetwork.tv

New York-Race/Network ( www.racenetwork.tv ) is proud to announce an arrangement with the USAR Organization to stream LIVE “flag to flag” coverage of the upcoming Championship event from Iowa Speedway event on Saturday, September 20, 2008.

It is a great opportunity to show the great competition between the best drivers from the Northern and Southern USAR Pro Cup Divisions. Race/Network also streamed LIVE the USAR Pro Cup race from Jennerstown Speedway on July 26. Race/Network has streamed over 50 hours of LIVE race coverage over the past year.

Read more - usarprocup.com/view_article.asp?id=2890
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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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Young Canadian Stock Car Star JR Fitzpatrick Off to NASCAR with …
PaddockTalk - USA
JR Fitzpatrick is the youngest ever national stock car racing champion in Canada having claimed the CASCAR Super Series title in 2006 at age eighteen. …
www.paddocktalk.com/news/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=94517

NASCAR TRUCKS: Canadian JR Fitzpatrick to test for TRG
By GREGM(GREGM)
Mooresville, NC (September 16, 2008) - The 2006 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Champion, John Ryan (JR) Fitzpatrick is about to take the biggest step in his racing career by making the move from his native Canada to the United States’ and …
insidetracknews.blogspot.com/2008/09/nascar-trucks-canadian-jr-fitzpatrick.html
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The Race: Atlantic Dodge Dealers 300
The Place: Riverside Int’l Speedway, Antigonish, N.S.
The Date: Saturday, Sept. 20
The Time: 7:30 p.m. AT
TV Schedule: TSN, 11 a.m., Oct. 4 (delayed)
Track Layout: .333-mile paved oval
Race Purse: $91,022 CAD
2007 Winner: Mark Dilley
2007 Pole: Peter Gibbons
Schedule: Practice 1:30-3 p.m.; Time Trials 5:30 p.m.
Track Contact: Paul McLean (902) 863-2410

2008 Standings
Rk Driver Points
1 Scott Steckly 1,824
2 Don Thomson Jr. 1,701
3 Andrew Ranger 1,698
4 DJ Kennington 1,697
5 Kerry Micks 1,634
6 Mark Dilley 1,565
7 JR Fitzpatrick 1,527
8 Peter Gibbons 1,509
9 Derek Lynch 1,453
10 Jason Hathaway 1,416
11 John Gaunt 1,410
12 Brad Graham 1,409

News & Notes

The Race: This event is the 12th 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 24 cars, including provisionals. The first 21 cars will be determined from two-lap time trials. The remaining three spots will be awarded through the provisional process. The race will be 300 laps (99.99 miles).

The Track: Riverside Speedway originally opened in 1969 and was modeled after the legendary Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. In 2005, the track was completely demolished and rebuilt including a new racing surface, concrete walls, lighting, grandstands and control tower. Like its counterpart, Riverside features high-banked turns with the turns having 14 degrees of banking. The front stretch is 440-feet long with a banking of six degrees while the back stretch is also 440 feet but with a five-degree banking.

The Records: The one-lap qualifying record for the Canadian Tire Series is 14.883 seconds (80.548 mph), set by Peter Gibbons last year on Sept. 16. The 300-lap race record is held by Mark Dilley at 1 hour, 49 minutes, 16 seconds also set last Sept. 16 for an average speed of 54.857 mph.

A Season Ago: The Riverside race was the first in NASCAR Canadian Tire Series history to fall victim to the elements. Due to rain, Saturday’s events were postponed to Sunday at which polesitter Gibbons had the dominant car. He led 201 laps before having to retire his car with a mechanical problem. Dilley led the final 38 laps en route to his first series victory beating JR Fitzpatrick to the line by nearly a second.
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Marcelli Podiums in Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship Debut
Inside Track Motorsport News - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Barrie, Ontario (September 15th 2008) – US F2000 Championship Series standout Kyle Marcelli wraps up his Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship debut …
insidetracknews.blogspot.com/2008/09/marcelli-podiums-in-castrol-canadian.html

NASCAR Canadian Tire Series News & Notes - Riverside Preview
By GREGM(GREGM)
98 Nova Construction/Pioneer Coal Chevrolet) made his NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Sirius Satellite Radio debut last Sept. 16 at his home track, Riverside International Speedway in Antigonish, NS, but the book of knowledge …
insidetracknews.blogspot.com/2008/09/nascar-canadian-tire-series-news-notes.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/CA/091708.html
The Chase Is Off And Running
by Chuck Abrams

RaceTalkRadio.com:
Find Some New Clichés - Wednesday Whining by Dennis Michelsen
www.racetalkradio.com/soz/id189.htm

The Nascar Insiders
Mergers, Mergers Everywhere
Mergers are the talk all over NASCAR as sponsorship money becomes tighter and the divide between competitive organizations becomes larger. These deals have come into focus in recent weeks, with Gillett Evernham Motorsports rumored to be acquiring at least part of Bill Davis Racing and the resurgance of the rumor that won’t seem to die, linking Michael Waltrip Racing with Chip Ganassi Racing.
feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheNascarInsiders/~3/394892539/

Cheers & Jeers
One Down, Nine to Go
by Carol Einarsson
CHEERS to the final stretch, but another rained-out qualifying? We want the chasers mixed equally through the field so there’s some drama.
Continue Reading… - www.racejournalonline.com/index.cfm?Pagename=column&id=528

New Host Of “Three Wide Life” May Look Familiar
dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2008/09/new-host-of-three-wide-life-may-look.html

“NASCAR Now” Singles Out Junior
dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2008/09/nascar-now-singles-out-junior.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 Sept 17
12:00 am NASCAR Now ESPN2

9:00 am SportsCentury: Jeff Gordon ESPNC

5:00 pm NASCAR Now ESPN2

Thu Sept 18
12:00 am NASCAR Now ESPN2

12:00 pm NSCS Replay New Hampshire SPEED

2:00 pm 1994 Pepsi 400 ESPNC

5:00 pm NASCAR Now ESPN2

5:30 pm NSCS Replay New Hampshire HDNet

Fri Sept 19
12:30 am NASCAR Now ESPN2

11:00 am NSCS Practice Dover SPEED

3:00 pm NSCS Dover Pole Qualifying ESPN2

4:30 pm NASCAR Now ESPN2

4:30 pm NASCAR Camping World Series: Dover HDNet

5:00 pm NASCAR Live SPEED

5:30 pm NNS Final Dover Practice SPEED

7:00 pm Trackside at Dover SPEED

8:00 pm HorsePower Tee Shot Tour SPEED

9:00 pm NNS Final Dover Practice SPEED

10:30 pm Trackside at Dover 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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