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I awoke to a cold and snowy day this morning. I hope the weather’s better where you are.
Groundhog Day Links:
Punxsutawney Phil……he usuallty sees his shadow, if he does then there will be six more weeks of winter.
www.groundhog.org/
Groundhog Day History from Stormfax
www.stormfax.com/ghogday.htm
Groundhog Day Central - all the various groundhog reports
groundhogsday.com/groundhogcentral.php
(courtesy of Jayski)
And here’s quotes from just about my favorite comedy movie…. Groundhog Day!
Phil Conners: When Chekhov saw the long winter, he saw a winter bleak and dark and bereft of hope. Yet we know that winter is just another step in the cycle of life. But standing here among the people of Punxsutawney and basking in the warmth of their hearths and hearts, I couldn’t imagine a better fate than a long and lustrous winter.
Rita: Have you ever had déjà-vu?
Phil: Didn’t you just ask me that?
Moving right along, here’s some stock car racing news to warm you up.
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(UPDATED) #6 Nextel Cup transporter Involved in Multi-Vehicle Accident With Injuries
motorsportsnews.net/archives/246
Past Champion Provisional Rule Updated in NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series
motorsportsnews.net/archives/247
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NASCAR Rookie Driver David Ragan Gets Some Track Time at Infineon Raceway
www.catchfence.com/press/020107b.html
NASCAR NOW Set For Monday Night Debut On ESPN2
www.catchfence.com/press/020107a.html
Jon Wood Revs Up Cup Car…for the First Time
www.catchfence.com/press/013107.html
$4 Million Frontstretch Grandstand Renovation Among Capital Projects Underway at Lowe’s Motor Speedway: A $4 million renovation of the frontstretch grandstand that includes replacing the current concrete and aluminum bleachers with spacious stadium-style seats is among several capital improvement projects planned this year at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. The design and procurement phase of the grandstand renovation is underway and construction will begin following the May 27 Coca-Cola 600. It is scheduled for completion prior to the Oct. 13 Bank of America 500.
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Courtesy of Insider Racing News
www.insiderracingnews.com
Lt. Governor Backs Washington Track
Lt. Gov. Brad Owen, a popular Democrat who has made economic development his central issue, says he will champion a $368 million NASCAR racetrack, probably on the Kitsap Peninsula west of Seattle. The price tag has risen $23 million since last year, but the developers have also agreed to pick up a larger share of the total cost and to absorb any cost overruns. Owen said the plan wouldn’t create new taxes for the general public and wouldn’t affect the state’s bond-debt capacity. Backers estimate the project would boost the state economy by nearly $4 billion over 30 years, creating construction jobs for 5,600 people, Owen said.
Budweiser Wins Exposure Battle
Jimmie Johnson won the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup championship by finishing first among his peers over the course of a 36-race season. But did his sponsor, Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse, win the really important battle for exposure? According to Joyce Julius & Associates, they did not. That honor went to Budweiser, sponsor of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and DEI, by more than $40 million, according to the season-ending statistics released by the Michigan-based company. Joyce Julius & Associates watches each of the race telecasts nearly frame-by-frame to determine the winner in its annual exposure derby, which does not include commercials, and Budweiser was the clear victor.
Hall Of Fame Under New Management
Talladega Superspeedway will oversee day-to-day operations of the nearby International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum, Talladega Superspeedway President Grant Lynch announced today. Lynch said the management transition is effective Feb. 1, 2007. A manager will be hired to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Hall of Fame and Museum and will report to Talladega Superspeedway Vice President and General Manager Rick Humphrey, whose present duties will expand to include serving as the Hall of Fame’s executive director.
Benny Parsons Honored
Tuesday evening’s Inaugural North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA) banquet honored individuals, businesses and organizations that have significantly contributed to — and have positively impacted — the motorsports industry in the state of North Carolina. Nine achievement awards were presented in seven categories, followed by the NCMA Tribute Award to Benny Parsons. Keith and Kevin Parsons accepted the award in honor of their father’s lifetime achievements and contributions to motorsports.
RCR Driver Development Program
Richard Childress Racing (RCR) will run its 2007 Driver Development Program through the Golden Gate Racing Team (GGRT) with drivers Tim McCreadie and Ryan Foster competing in the NASCAR Grand National Division, West Series. GGRT, headed by Jim Offenbach, competed in the NASCAR Grand National Division West Series from 1997 to 1999 with a lineup of drivers that included Mike Skinner, Mike Dillon, Steve Portenga and Jay Sauter. Portenga, who finished fifth in the final standings in 1999 while driving the GGRT entry in the series, will serve as the team’s crew chief this year.
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DISH Network will sponsor a Roush Racing driver/car in all 35 Busch Series races. Martin will run the #26 DISH Network Ford at Daytona in Feb. and Texas in April. Eight other drivers will run the DISH Network colors the other 33 races. #17-Matt Kenseth (5 races), #26-Jamie McMurray (9), #60-Carl Edwards (10), #17-Michel Jourdain (3), #26-Greg Biffle (2), #26-Todd Kluever (2), #17-Danny O’Quinn (1), #26-Erik Darnell (1)
PLUS #16-Greg Biffle is scheduled to run DISH Network on the #16 Nextel Cup Ford in five races: Daytona in Feb, Martinsville in April, Richmond in May, Dover in June and Pocono in June.(2-2-2007)
Petty has seven race deal from tire companies UPDATE: Tire Kingdom/NTB/Merchant’s Tire & Auto Centers are scheduled to sponsor #45-Kyle Petty in the Petty Enterprises Dodge for seven races in 2007. NTB [ National Tire and Battery] will be the sponsor at four races: Atlanta (3/18), Talladega (4/29), Chicago (7/15) and Texas (11/4); Tire Kingdom at Daytona in July and Charlotte in Oct. Merchant’s Tire ay Richmond in May.(NTB Racing site), see images of the schemes on my #45 Team Schemes page.(2-1-2007) www.jayski.com/schemes/2007/45cup.htm
UPDATE: Track testing, COT testing, wind tunnel testing; it’s all over. The month of January had everyone at Petty Enterprises preparing the #45 Wells Fargo/Marathon/Tire Kingdom Dodge and the #43 Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge for the 2007 racing season. The preparation is complete and both teams are looking forward to the beginning of the season. “The guys are committed to winning in 2007,” said Executive Vice President of Race Operations Robbie Loomis. “We saw good signs in both preseason test sessions (Daytona International Speedway and Las Vegas Motor Speedway) and we are in a good position to really have strong runs the first three races. We have hired new over-the-wall guys to make our pit stops better. We have hired in the engineering department and in the shop. All the guys want to show everyone what we have.” Drivers Kyle Petty and Bobby Labonte both returned from Las Vegas testing knowing that the next time they are on track it counts. “It’s another season for everyone,” said Petty. “We have had the time to make changes and get better. I’ve said that we have better people at Petty Enterprises. We have great guys working on both teams. The ‘45′ car was pretty good in Vegas testing, and we’ve made final changes to the Daytona car. As a driver you dream of the Daytona 500. It’s here and we know what it takes to win it.” Petty Enterprises has 11 wins at the 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway. Labonte is a former runner-up in the event.
“We’ve been up front at Daytona with this Cheerios car and Vegas was a good learning experience,” said Labonte. “We have done a lot of testing and a lot of preparation for the next few weeks. We have more experience as a team and that is a big positive step for us. The Vegas test was a good chance for us to see that new track configuration and surface. I’m glad we had the chance to get out there and test it before the race. That will help us once we go back. We want to get back to racing after what we did at the end of 2006.”(Petty Racing PR)(2-2-2007)
LMS = Beast of the Southeast: Long recognized as one of the meanest race tracks on the NASCAR schedule, Lowe’s Motor Speedway has emerged a true beast. And capitalizing on that tough reputation, speedway officials have launched a marketing campaign that brands the 1.5-mile quad-oval as “The Beast of the Southeast.” Speedway officials will use The Beast of the Southeast logo and theme in print and electronic advertising; as part of multiple direct-mail campaigns; and on the track’s web site. An extensive line of The Beast of the Southeast souvenirs is also being developed. Tickets for all 2007 events at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, including the May 19 Nextel All-Star Challenge and the May 27 Coca-Cola 600, are now available and can be obtained by calling 1-800-455-FANS or online at www.lowesmotorspeedway.com.(LMS PR)(2-1-2007)
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Michael Waltrip, on the other hand, couldn’t understand the fuss being made by Burton and Tony Stewart, who said it was “stupid to be running this fast” …
www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/sports/2007/feb/01/566678363.html
ANDY CAGLE: NASCAR Has Tough Call to Make
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AT&T wants to continue to give its money to RCR so its new (old) logo will continue to adorn the hood and fenders of the Chevrolet driven by Jeff Burton. …
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February 1st, 2007: It’s Go Time!
January Testing Complete; Petty Enterprises Ready For Daytona
Level Cross, N.C.- Track testing, COT testing, wind tunnel testing; it’s all over. The month of January had everyone at Petty Enterprises preparing the #45 Wells Fargo/Marathon/Tire Kingdom Dodge and the #43 …
www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=242500
Accidents happen, even off the track
Two open-wheel racers had very different performances at the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series’ Preseason Thunder at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway over the two-day testing period as teams prepare for the Daytona 500 — the first race for the veterans and the new rookies — the race that opens the Cup …
www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=242497
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Courtesy of Scene Daily
www.scenedaily.com
Jarrett looking forward to broadcasting with ESPN
LAS VEGAS - Dale Jarrett says he is looking forward to reuniting with old friends Jerry Punch and Andy Petree in the ESPN booth this season.
www.scenedaily.com/ct/c/22666338
Peter Frampton performing concert at Kentucky race
Kentucky Speedway officials say legendary rock guitarist and Grammy-nominated musician Peter Frampton will perform a concert and serve as grand marshal of the track’s NASCAR June 16 Busch Series race.
www.scenedaily.com/ct/c/22668391
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Courtesy of Sports Illustrated & pbred8
www.SI.com
Darrell Waltrip generally likes this season’s re-tooled Chase for the Nextel Cup. But if NASCAR had asked, he would have offered a couple of suggestions. “First, I’d like to see the Chase reduced from 10 races to seven or even five,” said Waltrip. “Ten races is too many for a ‘playoff.’ Also, I’d have a separate points system for the Chase once it got under way.”
– The Tennessean
If the Dodge handles even a tad better than in 2006, watch for Juan Pablo Montoya to rattle a few cages at Daytona next month, providing Chip Ganassi’s NASCAR team a huge boost and proving open-wheel guys can match it with stock-car racing’s finest on ovals.
– Detroit Free Press
Kyle Busch said he was “messing around out at the sand dunes” before the Nextel Cup test at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and hit his hand on a motor home bumper. Busch said his thumb has been “fine with driving.” His Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet’s speed, however, was another matter. Through Tuesday morning’s session, Busch was only 35th fastest among 56 drivers participating.
– SceneDaily.com
Multi-team owner Jack Roush was interviewed and said he and Mark Martin are still great friends and that Martin will run a couple of Busch Series races for Roush in a Ford. There had been rumors and a press release a month ago that Martin would run some Busch races for Roush for the Dish Network.
– jayski.com
To be frank, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. didn’t have particularly high expectations of the movie biography of his late father, Dale Earnhardt. The project was a collaboration with Earnhardt’s widow, Teresa, and car owner Richard Childress, who have been extremely reluctant to authorize or endorse Earnhardt projects. But the two people closest to The Intimidator had no qualms about this project.
– Kansas City Star
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Courtesy of That’s Racin’
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Gordon flashes to victory in the 1997 Daytona 500
Tom Higgins’ Scuffs
Perhaps stock car racing hall-of-famer Buddy Baker put it best:
“In my opinion a NASCAR driver can’t consider his career complete unless he wins both the Southern 500 at Darlington and the Daytona 500.”
www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/16597075.htm
Former NASCAR driver Joe Millikan stable after wreck involving Roush Racing hauler
www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/16598223.htm
NASCAR fans celebrate new Harlequin series at ‘Speed Dating’ event at Daytona
www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/16599436.htm
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Cowboy Crush to Perform National Anthem
For The Budweiser Shootout At Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The all-woman country group Cowboy Crush, who’s Asylum/Curb release “Nobody Ever Died of a Broken Heart” put the group on the country map, will perform the National Anthem prior to the 29th annual Budweiser Shootout At Daytona on Saturday, February 10 at historic Daytona International Speedway. The group’s performance at the Budweiser Shootout will be aired on FOX Sports, which is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.
The all-in-its entirety female country band [featuring three-part harmonies, bass, fiddle and keys] includes Trenna Barnes (lead singer), Renae’ Truex (fiddle), Becky Priest (keyboards) and Debbie Johnson on bass.
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Sam Hornish Jr., who last drove at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2000 and finished third in the Vegas Indy 300 Indy Racing League event, will return to the track next week to test the No. 12 Busch Series Dodge for Penske Racing. Teammate Kurt Busch will drive the car Monday, with Hornish scheduled to drive Tuesday in the second preseason test for the Busch Series. Twenty-four current full-time Nextel Cup drivers are slated to test next week, including defending Busch Series champion Kevin Harvick and defending Vegas Busch winner Kasey Kahne. In all, 45 drivers are scheduled to test the newly reconfigured Las Vegas Motor Speedway. (Scene Daily) (02-01-07)
Erin Crocker’s not done, but she’s definitely scaling back and might even change teams, team owner Ray Evernham said last week. Goals are redirected, but the primary mission remains the same: Become the best female driver in the sport’s history. Right now the plan for 2007 includes 12 ARCA races and four Busch Series races. (ESPN) (02-01-07)
In an interview last month, John Fernandez, the director of operations at Ganassi Racing, admitted that Scott Lagasse has not been placed in the most competitive situations. Although no one has released a firm schedule for 2007, Fernandez said his plan for Lagasse is to get him into a stable situation and run 12-15 races in the ARCA RE/MAX Series or NASCAR Busch Series. “I’m not going to drive stuff unless it’s good enough to win or at least run in the top 10,” Lagasse said. Lagasse hasn’t won a race since signing with Ganassi and his best finish in a NASCAR race was 18th in a Craftsman Truck Series race, one of 10 starts he made in that series last season. In 2005, Lagasse started five Busch series races, with his best finish 28th. (ARCA Racing) (02-01-07)
Brian Conz of Livonia, MI, is scheduled to drive the #34 Scottish Rite Chevy for owner Frank Cicci Jr. in 2007. Conz is a veteran of the ARCA/REMAX Series, where he scored 15 wins and 79 top fives since 1996. He’s competed only sparingly in recent years. Cicci team spokeswoman Christina Cicci said Wednesday that because of his inactivity, Conz wasn’t approved by NASCAR to compete in the season-opening race at Daytona. She said they have yet to sign a substitute driver for Conz at Daytona. Jeff Fuller and Randy LaJoie both tested the #34 Chevy at Daytona last month. Cicci said LaJoie has commitments with another team for Daytona.(Elmira Star Gazette)via (Jayski) (02-01-07)
Richard Childress Racing officials say the team will run its driver development program through the Golden Gate Racing Team in the NASCAR Grand National Division, West Series. Drivers Tim McCreadie and Ryan Foster will drive Chevrolets for owner Jim Offenbach. McCreadie, of Watertown, N.Y., will also drive selected Busch Series races for RCR. McCreadie was the 2006 World of Outlaw Late Model champion and ‘06 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals champion. Foster, of Anderson, Calif., is a seven-time kart track champion who won two North State Challenge Series Super Late Model races last year. (Scene Daily) (02-01-07)
Car owner Dwayne Leik has denied rumors to BGNRacing.com that his team is being sold. Leik says the team is working on its future plans with an announcement pending. Last season the No. 01 Deusenberg & Leik Motorsports team claimed three top-10s during their inaugural season with driver Jay Sauter. (02-01-07)
Unilever, USA recently announced its 2007 Ultimate Chargers NASCAR Busch Series driver lineup. Elliott Sadler will join Scott Riggs and primary driver Kasey Kahne for a 23-race season behind the wheel of the No. 9 Ultimate Chargers Dodge. For the fourth year, Unilever is sponsoring the Ultimate Chargers program. In partnership with Evernham Motorsports, Ultimate Chargers is competing in the 2007 NASCAR Busch Series. Under terms of the agreement, the Ultimate Chargers NASCAR Busch Series team will feature newcomer Klondike® ice cream and eight returning Unilever brands: Ragu® pasta sauce, Hellmann’s® mayonnaise, Shedd’s Spread Country Crock Spreads®, Lawry’s® seasoning/ spice blends and marinades, Lipton® tea, Wisk® laundry detergent, Wish-Bone® salad dressings, and Slim-Fast® weight control products. (919 PR) (01-31-07)
Sirius Satellite Radio’s Driver Seat show with John Kernan and Buddy Baker, multi-team owner Jack Roush was interviewed and said he and Mark Martin are still great friends and that Martin will run a couple of Busch Series races for Roush in a Ford. (via Jayski) (01-31-07)
Officials from H&K Motorsports announced today a very busy racing schedule consisting of the ARCA RE/MAX Series, NASCAR Busch Series and NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. The team will attempt to make their 2007 debut in the prestige Daytona 500 set for Sunday, February 18.Trevor Boys, will pilot the No. 08 fulltime in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series this season carrying sponsorship from Gsmdashboards.com, Industro Tools and Chixcanfix.com. Guiding Boys this season will be Cicero Scott. Scott is the cousin of Byron Scott, a former NBA LA Lakers basketball player and current New Orleans Hornets Head Coach. He is the first known ever African American crew chief in the premier series of NASCAR. In addition to running the full NNC schedule this season, Boys will also leap over to the NASCAR Busch Series beginning at California Speedway, the second event on the 2007 NBS calendar. The team is slated to run a minimum of six events. (H&K PR) BGN NOTE: In fact, Tim Shutt was the first African American to crew chief in NASCAR. He spent time in all three of NASCAR’s top series and visited victory lane with Mike “Magic Shoes” McLaughlin. Shutt also spent three seasons at Joe Gibbs Racing, finishing in the top 10 in the point standings in 2003. (01-31-07)
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Frampton to perform at Kentucky: Legendary rock guitarist Peter Frampton will help bring Kentucky Speedway’s largest event of the season alive by performing his only area concert of the summer prior to start of the June 16 NASCAR Busch Series “Meijer 300 Presented by Oreo.” Frampton also will serve as the race grand marshal and give 43 drivers the command to start their engines in front of a live national ESPN audience.(Kentucky Speedway PR)(2-1-2007)
Legendary crew chief Travis Carter now has the calling to take Kyle Krisiloff, 20, under his wing. The call comes from Carl Haas, a wealthy Indy-car man, Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Mari Hulman George, and Paul Newman. The cars will be Fords, with Doug Yates’ horsepower.(Winston Salem Journal)(2-1-2007)
O’Quinn four race ride with #56? hearing that former Roush Racing Busch driver, 2006 Busch Series Rookie of the Year Danny Q’Quinn has a four race deal to run the #56 Mac Hill Motorsports car, no idea which four races, but one is supposedly not Daytona in Feb.(1-31-2007)
Sadler, Riggs, Kahne to share ride: Evernham Motorsports officials say Elliott Sadler, Scott Riggs and Kasey Kahne will share driver duties for the team’s #9 Busch Series Dodge, which will be sponsored by Unilever. Kahne will be the primary driver, and the three drivers will compete in 23 Busch Series races this season. The team will feature nine Unilever brands throughout the season: Klondike ice cream, Ragu pasta sauce, Hellmann’s mayonnaise, Shedd’s Spread Country Crock Spreads, Lawry’s seasoning blends and marinades, Lipton tea, Wisk laundry detergent, Wishbone salad dressing and Slim-Fast weight-control products. (Scene Daily)(1-31-2007)
Wheldon to test Busch car? Former IndyCar Series champion Dan Wheldon has been fitted in Charlotte for a NASCAR stock car seat and will test a Busch Series car at some point, but when and where has yet to be determined. A Chip Ganassi Racing spokesperson said Wheldon’s primary focus this season is winning a championship and Indy, but at some point Ganassi would have the Englishmen test a Busch Car.(Daytona Beach News Journal), Wheldon has been rumored to be testing at Las Vegas in a Cup or Busch car, he didn’t in a Cup car at Vegas this week, Busch tests at Vegas Feb 5-6th.(2-1-2007)
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Larry Foyt Back For One Race
Veteran driver Larry Foyt, Silestone USA and Key Motorsports have announced a partnership that will enter Foyt in the 2007 season-opening NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at the Daytona International Speedway. The Silestone by Cosentino Chevrolet Silverado will become the first-ever race truck to bear the new Key Motorsports #44 number, joining the #40 Key Motorsports entry that will be driven by former NCTS champion Mike Bliss. Foyt recently took on the role of Team Director for his father’s IndyCar Series operation, one in which Larry also served as a driver for a handful of races over a three year stint beginning in 2004 that included several Indy 500 starts
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Wayne Edwards to drive #28 at Daytona? UPDATE 2: Change of plans: Wayne Edwards tested the #28 FDNY Racing Chevy with owner, Jim Rosenblum, this past weekend at Daytona and plans are in place for this team to compete in the season opener at Daytona Int’l Speedway on February 16th. FDNY Racing is unique among NASCAR national series teams in that many of its crew members are current and retired members of New York City safety agencies. Rosenblum, who received the city’s 2004 Liberty Medal from Mayor Michael Bloomberg, donates proceeds from team souvenir sales to the firefighter union’s Widows and Orphans Fund. (FDNY Racing)(1-15-2007)
UPDATE: hearing that Wayne Edwards will be entered in both the Daytona and California events with another team, [team name unknown]. Team owner, Jim Rosenblum, confirmed that Edwards will not be in the #28 FDNY Chevy at Daytona and that he will be announcing a new driver soon.(2-1-2007)
UPDATE 2: Edwards to drive #95 Ford: Wayne Edwards is scheduled to run Daytona and California with the #95 Upshaw Racing Ford. Edwards last drove for this team at Daytona in 2004 where he finished 15th. If the proper sponsorship is secured, the team plans to compete the entire season. Edwards is not only the race driver, but acts as the hauler driver and shop manager. The team is located in Mooresville, NC. A crew chief has yet to be named.(2-1-2007)
Fastenal offering internship at BHR: Fastenal Company and Bobby Hamilton Racing are offering the internship opportunity of a lifetime in Sparta, KY, where two chosen automotive technical students will assist the BHR pit crew during driver Ken Schrader’s July 14 Craftsman Truck Series race. Winners will spend five days, July 9 through the 13, at BHR headquarters in Mount Joliet, TN, where they and the BHR pit crew will prepare #18 Dodge for competition. Applications will be accepted online at www.fastenal.com February 1 through April 30.(Fastenal Racing)(2-1-2007)
Cope to enter Daytona race: UPDATE: Hearing that Derrike Cope will be the driver for the #7 Pennington Motorsports Chevy at the season opener at Daytona. This part-time team formed late in 2006 and attempted a few races with driver Casey Kingsland, who reportedly was not cleared to run the superspeedway.(1-31-2007)
UPDATE: Kingsland to run remainder of schedule; ROTY: The #7 Chevy will be entered in all 25 Craftsman Truck Series events with Derrike Cope scheduled to run the first race at Daytona. Casey Kingsland will take over the driving responsibilities beginning at California Speedway, and will also be a candidate for Rookie of the Year. Primary sponsor is Hooters Energy Drink, with Hooters.com and Thule Trailers as associate sponsors.(Pennington Motorsports PR)(2-1-2007)
2007 Silly Season Team/Driver Chart: - www.jayski.com/cts/2007cts.htm
McCall to drive for Xpress Motorsports? Hearing that Matt McCall [former RYR development driver] will be in the #16 Xpress Motorsports truck for the season opener at Daytona Int’l Speedway - not sure if they plan on attempting to run the entire season.(1-31-2007)
South Point Racing to run PME Engines first two races: South Point Racing and Kroyer Racing Engines announced today that the #77 South Point Chevy driven by Brendan Gaughan will be powered by PME engines built by Mark Smith for the first two races of the Craftsman Truck Series season. Smith’s engines will be under the hood of the #77 at Daytona International Speedway and California Speedway. In addition to building a new Chevrolet engine program, Kroyer has also been busy with his off-road racing engine program. In November, a team carrying his engine claimed the SCORE Trophy Truck championship for the second consecutive season. He has also competed in and won the overall title in his first off-road race of the 2007 season with 11 vehicles running Kroyer Racing Engines. With all the additional work and the strain on time, Kroyer decided to lease engines from Mark Smith and PME and use the extra time to develop his engine program.(South Point Racing PR)(1-31-2007)
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Darkhorse Dicky Williamson’s Daytona Dream
Raising Awareness for Breast Cancer……
DAYTONA BEACH FL (2-1-07) – Savannah Georgia’s Dicky Williamson knows his chances for making the starting grid at Daytona are slim at best.
Yet, beyond the lure of racing on one of the world’s most famous tracks, Williamson’s got another reason to pile into the truck with his two volunteers and steer for Daytona’s hallowed ground – to raise awareness for Breast Cancer.
“Daytona, for me, is like banging my head against the wall,” said Williamson while working his day job, which, on this day, was driving a dump truck.
Read more… - www.arcaracing.com/content/view/4333/2/
Ergon Inc to Sponsor Mitchell in 07 ARCA RE/MAX Series
Auburn Grad Ready
DAVIDSON NC (1-31-07) – Ergon, Inc., a producer of high-quality, petroleum products, has agreed to sponsor Marc Mitchell for select races during the 2007 ARCA RE/MAX Series season.
Read more… - www.arcaracing.com/content/view/4327/2/
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Inside the ARCA RE/MAX Series Radio Show Debuts This Month
Chicago, IL (January 17, 2007)- RaceTalkRadio.com will launch a new weekly radio show dedicated to the ARCA RE/MAX Series, as Inside the ARCA RE/MAX Series debuts on January 30th at 9 p.m. E.T.
Each week, the 60-minute show will break down the stories surrounding the ARCA RE/MAX Series including race previews and recaps, news from the garage area and interviews with industry insiders. From a fun, fast-paced Hot Seat interview segment to the show’s Driver Question of the Week, Inside the ARCA RE/MAX Series will bring fans closer to the most competitive stock car racing series in the nation.
On-air talent will include Mike Harper (SpinOutZone.com) as host with co-hosts Dennis Michelsen (StockCarPitPass.com), Lori Munro (War-Wagon.com) and special contributor Chris Knight (Catchfence.com).
On the debut show, Mike, Dennis and Lori will welcome Don Radebaugh, ARCA RE/MAX Series PR/Media Director and NASCAR/ARCA driver Jason Jarrett.
Broadcasting exclusively over the Internet - RaceTalkRadio.com can be heard anywhere in the world, reaching millions of racing fans. Dedicated to producing the highest quality of programming, RaceTalkRadio.com provides live streaming audio, archive and downloadable audio file capabilities giving listeners full access at home or on the go. For more information please visit www.racetalkradio.com.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2007 season on many of the RaceTalkRadio shows. Contact us today and learn how our radio shows, websites, and newsletter can be put to work for you!
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Tim Russell Plans on Having a Very Busy Speedweeks
23-Year-Old Ready to Claim Victory at both Daytona and New Smyrna
LONGWOOD, FL (January 31, 2007) — Tim Russell started off the 2007 season on the right foot when he claimed an eighth-place finish last …
www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=242478
H&K Motorsports Finalizes 2007 Racing Plans
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Wednesday, January 31, 2007) - - Officials from H&K Motorsports announced today a very busy racing schedule consisting of the ARCA RE/MAX Series, NASCAR Busch Series and NASCAR …
www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=242451
Carter-2-Motorsports and ADI Join Forces For 2007 ARCA RE/MAX Series Season
STATESVILLE, North Carolina (Wednesday, January 31, 2007) - - Carter-2-Motorsports officials announced today the partnership between one of the newest teams on the 2007 ARCA circuit and Accelerating …
www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=242433
GREAT CLIPS DRIVER GABI DICARLO PREPARES FOR ARCA DEBUT
MOORESVILLE, NC (February 1, 2007)–Stringer Motorsports, Inc., development driver Gabi DiCarlo is preparing for her first ARCA RE/MAX Series event of the season, which will take place next Saturday (February …
www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=242538
After Final Test At ‘Dega; Fast Track Racing Ready For Daytona
“Team To Field Two Entries For Daytona Season Opener”
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Thursday, February 1, 2007) - - With the 2007 ARCA RE/MAX Series opener a little more than a week away, Andy …
www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=242504
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Insider Racing News
insiderracingnews.com/RF/020107.html
This Week In NASCAR: Bristol Facelift and All-Star Changes
by Ron Felix
Past Champ Provisional - Don’t Blame DJ
by Carol Einarsson
About a week ago, NASCAR announced a change to the Past Champion Provision (PCP) and set a limit of six uses per season by any given past champion. Seems like a fine idea to me.
www.racejournalonline.com/index.cfm?Pagename=column&id=226
NASCAR News Rewind
ROWDY Fantasy Edition
www.stockcarpitpass.com/inside20070202.html
Different Teams, Different Agendas
www.stockcarpitpass.com/inside20070201.html
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