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Did you know Tim Richmond drove demolition derbies?
by: John Kokolski
My column, “Dear Brian…” got almost 1,000 hits during it’s first week. When Pipe Smoke came on the scene as an independent site, the first 1,000 hits took over a year. For more, click to http://motorsportsnews.net/archives/3024
For more from John, visit http://motorsportsnews.net/archives/category/pipe-smoke
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A California smack in the face
by: Chuck Abrams
According to a story on the Blog of Tomorrow posted on Wednesday, California track officials were pleased at having only one-third of the track empty for last Sunday’s Sprint Cup race. See the rest of Chuck’s rant at http://motorsportsnews.net/archives/3026
(photo courtesy of Icon Sports Media)
For more from Chuck, visit http://motorsportsnews.net/archives/category/chuckabrams
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Courtesy of Stock Car Gazette subscriber Ed B. – thanks!
Group Plans U.S. F1 Team
Ken Anderson and Peter Windsor, the principals behind a new United States-based Formula One team called USF1, announced their intent Tuesday to run the 2010 schedule. They said they would base the team in Charlotte, N.C., the home for most Nascar teams, and scour the market for young American drivers.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/25/sports/othersports/25sportsbriefs-GROUPPLANSUS_BRF.html?emc=eta1
NEW CAR ELIMINATES CROSS-COUNTRY TRIPS
LAS VEGAS — The new Car of Tomorrow proved to be as versatile as NASCAR promised.
Since creativity has been restricted to defined rules, the car that raced at last week’s race in Southern California can be used again in Sunday’s Shelby 427 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
That means the massive haulers that move equipment around the country stayed out west this week.
More: http://www.staugustine.com/stories/022509/sports_022509_055.shtml
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Andy Hillenburg Took A Chance And Ran A Race On January 1 At The Rock
Circle Track Magazine – USA
Dubbed the Polar Bear 150, the race is the latest addition to the Frank Kimmel Street Stock Nationals that ran at Kentucky Speedway and Bristol Motor …
http://www.circletrack.com/ultimateracing/ctrp_0905_rockingham_raceway_inaugural_event/
Holley files Bankruptcy
Holley Performance Products Inc., a century-old maker of specialty parts for stock-car and drag- racing, filed for bankruptcy, faulting a late 1990s expansion for saddling the company with too much debt.
http://www.1320x.com/xn/detail/2074184:BlogPost:82624
Q&A with NASCAR’s Matt Kenseth
Baltimore Sun – United States
(Baltimore Sun photo by Gene Sweeney Jr. / February 24, 2009) Matt Kenseth, the first NASCAR Sprint Cup driver in 11 years to win the opening two races of …
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/motorracing/bal-sp.kenseth25feb25,0,7542738.story
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Courtesy of Jayski
http://www.jayski.com
NEXT RACE: Las Vegas Race Info/Rundown Page
http://www.jayski.com/next/2009/3lvms2009.htm
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The Entry List for the Shelby 427 at Las Vegas Motor is posted, 51 teams/drivers [for 43 spots] are listed, including:
Not in top 35 of 2008 owners points (top 35 locked in thru race five of 2009):
#09-Sterling Marlin (46/2 attempts 2009)
#13-Max Papis (none)
#14-Tony Stewart [past champ 2005](4/2)
#25-Brad Keselowski (none)
#28-Travis Kvapil (30/2)
#36-Scott Riggs (32/2)
#37-Tony Raines (46/2)
#41-Jeremy Mayfield (39/2)
#44-A.J. Allmendinger (13/2)
#51-Dexter Bean (50/2)
#64-Todd Bodine (49/2)
#66-Dave Blaney (37/2)
#71-David Gilliland (44/2)
#73-Mike Garvey (48/2)
#78-Regan Smith (41/1)
#87-Joe Nemechek (45/2)
In the event qualifying is rained out or cancelled:
the eight who would make it [8]: #’s 14,44,28.36,66,41,71,87
missing the race would be [8]: #’s 37,09,73,64,51,78,13,25
See the full entry list at my Jayski’s Las Vegas Entry List.(2-23-2009)
http://www.jayski.com/stats/2009/entries/3lvms2009-entry.htm
#96 to carry 2nd name on car at Vegas: For the first time, the #96 Ask.com Ford scheme will include a name other than Bobby Labonte on the car. Ask.com has created an employee initiative program which awards outstanding employees with a space on the Hall of Fame Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series entry each week. This week’s employee is Steve Orr.(Yates Racing PR)(2-26-2009)
Energizer on the #42 at Las Vegas: The #42 Chevy of Juan Pablo Montoya will sport the Energizer paint scheme this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Crew Chief Brian Pattie and the #42 team will bring chassis #805 to Las Vegas Motor Speedway.(EGR PR)(2-26-2009)
Super 8 to sponsor RPM: looks like will sponsor the #43 Dodge of Reed Sorenson and the #44 Dodge of A.J. Allmendinger for a few races in 2009. See the site Petty’s Garage for more info and images, and see an image of the #43 on my #43 Team Schemes page.(2-26-2009) http://www.jayski.com/schemes/2009/43cup.htm
USG returns on the #17 at Vegas: #17-Matt Kenseth will run the USG Sheetrock paint scheme on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the first of three times this season. The other two USG Sheetrock races will be Chicago in July and Phoenix in Nov.(Roush Fenway Racing PR)(2-26-2009)
RCR..four tracks left: Richard Childress Racing has earned a Sprint Cup Series victory at 18 of the 22 tracks on the 2009 schedule. The only tracks on the current schedule where RCR hasn’t earned wins are Auto Club Speedway, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Kansas Speedway. Additionally, RCR has Sprint Cup Series wins at 21 tracks overall, including North Wilkesboro, Riverside (CA) and Rockingham (N.C.) which are no longer on the schedule.(RCR PR)(2-26-2009)
added #43 Super 8, #43 Charter, #44 Charter, #17 Carhartt and #34 Windows World [white].(2-26-2009) http://www.jayski.com/schemes/2009cup.htm
Las Vegas Rookie Notes: #20-Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the February 22 Auto Club 500 at Auto Club Speedway. Logano scored a 26th-place finish and took top rookie honors for the first time this season. Logano and #82-Scott Speed are tied for the lead (21-21) in the Raybestos Rookie standings entering the Shelby 427 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Speed claimed the ninth-place starting position for the Auto Club 500, the best qualifying effort by a Raybestos Rookie in two races this season. Kyle Busch and Kasey Kahne share the best finish by a Raybestos Rookie in 11 previous Sprint Cup Series races at Las Vegas. Busch placed second in 2005, 1.661 seconds behind race winner Jimmie Johnson while Kahne finished second in 2004, 3.426 seconds behind winner Matt Kenseth. Busch, Kahne and Newman are the only Raybestos Rookies to score top-five finishes at Las Vegas. Kasey Kahne is the only Raybestos Rookie to win a pole position in 11 previous Sprint Cup races at Las Vegas. Kahne won the pole for the 2004 Shelby 427.(Camp & Assoc./Raybestos PR)(2-26-2009)
Cooking Rookies: Raybestos rookie NASCAR drivers Scott Speed, Max Papis, Justin Allgaier, Michael Annett, Scott Lagasse Jr. and John Wes Townley are scheduled to participate in a cooking challenge at 2pm, Thursday, Feb 26th at the ESPN Zone in Las Vegas. The ESPN Zone culinary team, headed by executive chef Chris Gagen, will provide the rookies with an overview of cooking basics before each driver individually prepares their dishes. Kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas will be on hand to watch and judge the Iron Chef-style competition.(2-25-2009)
Martinsville Speedway Extends Ticket Office Hours: With the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 just a few weeks around the corner, Martinsville Speedway is expanding its ticket office hours. The ticket office will extend its office hours to Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, February 28 leading up to the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 on March 29. The speedway ticket office is also open daily 9 to 5. “We know it’s difficult for a lot of people to get to the track during the week, so this should make it a little easier for them,” Campbell said of the Saturday hours. Tickets for both the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 on Sunday, March 29, and the Kroger 250 Camping World Truck Series race, on Saturday, March 28, are on sale and can be purchased by calling 1.877.RACE.TIX.(Martinsville Speedway PR)(2-25-2009)
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Courtesy of Stock Car Gazette subscriber and part-time contributor, Michael P. – thanks!
Back before the mid 1980′s when Comp Cams came onto the scene, Crane Cams was the speed camshaft of choice. It’s a shame a bad economy causes this to happen and this was a Daytona Beach based company.
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/25/report-crane-cams-shuttered/
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http://www.race2win.net
Track Talk to Broadcast at Special Time Today
PRIME SPORTS NETWORK The Thursday, February 26th edition of Track Talk will be heard at a special time, due to a scheduling conflict. The show will broadcast live at 11:00 pm ET on the Prime Sports Network. Robert Richardson Jr., driver of the No. 23 Mahindra Tractors Chevrolet and the No. 0 North Texas Pipe car, will be the special guest on Thursday’s program. If you have a question for Richardson, send an email to nascar@primesportsnetwork.com to have him answer it live on the air or call the toll-free line at 1-877-266-1909 during the broadcast.
The February 19th episode of Track Talk featured three-time Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday and 2008 Sprint Cup Rookie of the Year Regan Smith. Be sure to listen to the archive or download the podcast of that show anytime at PrimeSportsNetwork.com.
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Courtesy of That’s Racin’
http://www.thatsracin.com
Auction, more to aid Pennies for Wessa
Right before the 2009 NASCAR season started my wife, Katy, and I went to Kentucky to pay another visit to Wessa Miller and her family.
http://www.thatsracin.com/115/story/4224.html
Dale Earnhardt’s lucky penny
http://www.thatsracin.com/115/story/4229.html
The Pennies for Wessa site
http://www.penniesforwessa.org/
The Make-A-Wish page
http://www.wish.org./
The NASCAR Foundation page
http://foundation.nascar.com/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?&pid=183&srcid=183
Up front is where focus belongs
David Poole: One of the big topics on “The Morning Drive” on Sirius NASCAR Radio this week has been how television coverage of races concentrates too much on selected cars and doesn’t “give” enough time to everybody in the field.
http://www.thatsracin.com/115/story/4213.html
Who’s flirting with the top-35 line?
As we approach the third race weekend, the Sprint Cup owner points – and the top-35 guaranteed starting spots – are gaining attention.
http://www.thatsracin.com/140/story/4214.html
Quadriplegic driver aiming for the top
Travis Tollett plans to make some history July 19 at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb when he becomes the first quadriplegic to compete in the annual “Race to the Clouds.”
http://www.thatsracin.com/140/story/4218.html
NASCAR to F1: Grooming required?
“There are NASCAR drivers out there right now … we could groom them and help them,” one of the bosses of a start-up U.S. Formula One team says.
http://www.thatsracin.com/140/story/4223.html
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GM & Chrysler on the brink of bankruptcy?-UPDATED
UPDATE: Days after General Motors Corp. outlined three possible bankruptcy scenarios, the U.S. Treasury Department acknowledged Monday that it is exploring how it might fund a court-protected bankruptcy by GM and Chrysler LLC. An Obama administration official indicated Monday that the efforts do not reflect any decisions about the auto industry’s future. In its viability plan filed [...]
http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=MsyAy&m=1foWMo0wMxX3DX&b=EGNLMSYEYb1Yxx0cAP7SEw
Kyle Busch’s agent says driver would ‘leave the door open’ for F1
Kyle Busch’s agent said the young NASCAR star would “certainly leave the door open” to try Formula One “at some point” after Busch’s name was mentioned during a press conference announcing a new American-based F1 team. Officials with the USF1 team, which will be based out of Charlotte, said it would be interested in having Busch [...]
http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=MsyAy&m=1foWMo0wMxX3DX&b=mUEdJ0bBcLHAbGOJ43IOUg
Sprint Cup Las Vegas preview
Two Wins Down, Kenseth Going For Three In a display of virtual perfection on and off pit road this past Sunday at Auto Club Speedway, Matt Kenseth (No. 17 USG Ford) and crew became the fourth team in NASCAR history to win the Daytona 500 and the following event. What is even more impressive is the No. [...]
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DuPont makes big cuts in NASCAR track hospitality
DuPont, long recognized as the leader in hospitality among NASCAR sponsors, is drastically reducing its program this year as part of its companywide cost cutting. Instead of entertaining the 17,000 guests it had at 37 races last year, DuPont will buy hospitality packages at just six races this season and will host fewer than 2,000 [...]
http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=MsyAy&m=1foWMo0wMxX3DX&b=WiRtyGHsXyLQdrBVeZKl0Q
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Did you ever want to see an actual race car up close? Have you ever wanted to the opportunity to meet an actual NASCAR driver? If so, Monte Carlo Las Vegas Resort and Casino is offering the opportunity for you to do both during Race Week 2009.
Monte Carlo Resort and Casino, the preferred Las Vegas destination partner for JTG Daugherty Racing, will host a driver autograph session on Friday February 27th at the Monte Carlo Brew Pub. JTG Daugherty drivers, Marcos Ambrose, driver of the #47 Kingsford Toyota Camry in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Michael McDowell, driver of the #47 Tom’s/Kingsford Toyota Camry in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series will be on hand from 7:30-8:30 pm. Also, parked out front of the hotel, fans will see the #47 Toyota Camry driven by Marcos Ambrose.
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IMPRESSIVE START FOR THE ‘BLICK’
With last Sunday’s win, Drew Blickensderfer kicked off his Sprint Cup career as a crew chief with consecutive victories. Dating back to last season in the Nationwide Series, “The Blick” has won his last four races on the pit box, after winning the final two NNS events with Carl Edwards and the first two with Kenseth this season in the Cup Series. The former Indiana University All-American wrestler, will look to make history this weekend in Vegas if the No. 17 team can make it three in a row.
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MVP Franchises: 5 Informative Lists of the Most Valuable Sports Teams & Deals
http://bankling.com/2009/mvp-franchises-5-informative-lists-of-the-most-valuable-sports-teams-deals/
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Courtesy of Jayski
http://www.jayski.com
NEXT RACE: Sam’s Town 300, 4:30pm/et, Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
http://www.jayski.com/nationwide/2009/next/03lasvegas.htm
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Entry List: There are 48 cars on the preliminary entry list for the Sam’s Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday. Some notes:
* Robert Richardson will be driving the #0 for Johnny Davis;
* Kelly Bires is in the Braun Racing #10;
* Denny Hamlin makes his season debut in the #20;
* John Bornemann III is again in the #22. His team #83 is listed with driver TBA;
* Casey Atwood was listed in the #85 but is expected to be in the #05, as announced by the sponsor last week;
* Scott speed will be in the #99
The complete list is posted on the Las Vegas Race Page.(2-23-2009)
http://www.jayski.com/nationwide/2009/next/03lasvegas.htm#entry
RAB to appeal Daytona penalties: The National Stock Car Racing Commission accepted a request for an appeal pertaining to the penalty levied against Jay Robinson, car owner of the #09 Ford at Daytona. A date for the hearing has yet to be set, however it is expected to take place sometime next week. “I’m grateful to NASCAR for having a process in place for this type of instance. They’ve been very helpful and we look forward to the opportunity to present the facts of our particular case to the Commission so that the penalty may be reconsidered.” – Robby Benton, General Manager(RAB Racing PR), for earlier information on the penalty, see the 2009 Nationwide Series penalties page.(2-25-2009)
Two crew chiefs fined: NASCAR announced that two Nationwide Series crew chiefs have been fined due to rule violations discovered during this past weekend’s event at Auto Club Speedway. Brad Hicks, crew chief of the #01 Chevy driven by Danny O’Quinn Jr., and Corrie Stott, crew chief for the #02 Chevy of driver Andy Ponstein, have each been fined $2,000 for violating Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-1 (any determination by NASCAR officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules) and 20A-12.1A(10) (jacking bolt must be made of solid magnetic steel: hollow bolt) of the 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series rule book. The infractions were discovered on Feb. 21 during pre-qualifying inspection. (NASCAR PR)(2-25-2009)
Natiowide lauches series web site: Nationwide announces the launch of Nationwide Series Insider – a new NASCAR-focused website from Nationwide Insurance. Get race recap video, exclusive NASCAR articles and more. Updated weekly. (Nationwide PR)(2-25-2009)
http://www.nationwide.com/series/home.jsp
North Texas Pipe on the #0 at Vegas: Robert Richardson and the #0 North Texas Pipe car are ready to hit Sin City with hopes that lady luck will bring them good fortune when the green flag waves on race day.(R3 Motorsports PR)(2-25-2009)
SK Motorsports wants to add second team: David Green said the team has a budget in place to run the full season with or without sponsorship. For now, though, Green’s #07 Toyota doesn’t have a backer. Eventually, the team wants to run two cars, and [co-owner Pete] Szekeres said a second car for his son, Kris, will be entered in the two Nationwide road-course events, Montreal and Watkins Glen. Kris Szekeres has competed in the Grand-Am Rolex GT Series and would eventually like to compete full time in NASCAR.(Scene Daily)(2-25-2009)
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Courtesy of The Hot Lap
http://www.TheHotLap.com
An Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry will be fielded by Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) in the 200-lap event. That is not odd, considering JGR has had a relationship with Interstate Batteries dating back to the team’s first season in 1992. What is odd is that instead of the No. 18 adorning the hood, door panels and rear of the Interstate Batteries machine, the No. 20 will be used when JGR veteran Denny Hamlin attempts to score his first Nationwide Series win at the 1.5-mile track.
KB3 brought the No. 23 Aaron’s Lucky Dog Dream Machine back to the garage in one piece registering a 20th-place finish. Everyone on the R3 Motorsports team was pleased with the 26-year old driver’s series debut; except the driver. In addition to his driving debut, KB3 also made his TV commercial debut for Aaron’s. The fan favorite series of commercials have featured his dad, Ken Butler – COO of Aaron’s, in the past along with Aaron’s-sponsored drivers Michael Waltrip and David Reutiman.WHO’S BEEN MOST HELPFUL TO YOU: “It’s more like who hasn’t been helpful. Rob Fuller has been giving me driving advice because he’s worked with me in Late Models and knows my driving style. His uncle, Jeff Fuller, is a former modified ace who has driven in all three NASCAR series. Slugger Labbe (Daytona 500-winning crew chief) comes by and gives me advice, too. It’s great to have people like that you can go to for advice. Trust me; I’m taking it all in, too.”
Scott Wimmer for Key Motorsports-ON MISSING THE RACE IN CALIFORNIA – “We had a really good car in practice, we just had some issues in qualifying and slowed down. We were 21st and looking really good going into qualifying, but we just had something go wrong. That was disappointing.” ON RACING AT VEGAS AFTER SIX YEARS – “I’m looking forward to getting back there after a disappointing weekend in California. I’ve actually tested out there the past few years so I’ve been around the track since it’s been repaved and the banking added. I’ve had a little bit of time on it, and hopefully that can translate. It’s a good car, the same car we ran in California. It drove really well before qualifying and hopefully it’ll run as good in Vegas as it did there.”
Vickers On Returning to Las Vegas Motor Speedway “Last year we just had rotten luck. We qualified on the pole and had a fast car during the race. Unfortunately, we fell victim to a blown tire that sent me into the outside wall. The impact caused too much damage to the Dollar General Toyota to return to the race. I like this track a lot and am anxious to get back there to finish what we started. We tested there last year and ran well, so I feel like we have a big advantage coming back with those notes and the same group of guys. We gave Dollar General their first pole position here in 2008, now it’s time to give them their first win of the season.”Vickers opted to stay out west this week following the weekend at Auto Club Speedway. BV passed the time checking out Fox’s Hell’s Kitchen and sky diving with the Red Bull Air Force in California. Then it is off to Vegas where he plans to rock some of the Night Life and enjoy GREAT food!
David Ragan will compete in both the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series events this weekend. Ragan has two previous Nationwide starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway; his best finish was 10th in the spring of 2008. Ragan will be signing autographs at Discount Tire (6565 E. Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89156), February 26th from 4-6 PM. (RFR) (02-25-09)
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR announced Wednesday that two Nationwide Series crew chiefs have been fined due to rule violations discovered during this past weekend’s event at Auto Club Speedway.
Brad Hicks, crew chief of the No. 01 Chevrolet driven by Danny O’Quinn Jr., and Corrie Stott, crew chief for the No. 02 Chevrolet of driver Andy Ponstein, have each been fined $2,000 for violating Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock-car racing); 12-4-1 (any determination by NASCAR officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules) and 20A-12.1A(10) (jacking bolt must be made of solid magnetic steel: hollow bolt) of the 2009 Nationwide Series rule book.The infractions were discovered on Feb. 21 during pre-qualifying inspection.(NASCAR)
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NEW Addition to the Braun Racing Family…
Matt Weaver, who drives the No. 38 Great Clips transporter, and his wife Kerri, welcomed their first child into the world this week. Logan Matthew Weaver was born at 8:58pm on February 24th. Logan weighed in at eight pounds, eight ounces. Congratulations to “Trucker Matt” and Kerri.
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Courtesy of Jayski
http://www.jayski.com
NEXT RACE INFO
American Commercial Lines 200 – Atlanta Motor Speedway, Saturday, March 7, 2009, 2:00pm Eastern
http://www.jayski.com/cts/next/2009/3atlanta2009.htm
SPEEDtv: Prerace Setup 1:30pm/et; Race – 2:00pm/et
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Truck Series News & Notes: NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series News & Notes for this week are posted on the Atlanta Race Page.(2-23-2009)
http://www.jayski.com/cts/next/2009/3atlanta2009.htm#notes
Images added – California: Added several images from Auto Club Speedway including; #33-Camping World Chevy, #90-Great Clips Toyota, #1-RHR Toyota, #51-Miccosukee Resort/Red Top Auto Auction Toyota, #88-Menards/Quaker State Chevy, #10-Int’l MaxxForce Diesel Ford, #07-Garmin/GPS Store.com Chevy, #7-TRG Motorsports Chevy, #24-Zachry/Harris Trucking Toyota, #13-Fun Sand Chevy, #15-Phoenix Construction/Red Top Toyota, #47-FT-11 Multi-purpose Degreaser[Daytona]. Check them out on the 2009 Paint Scheme Page.(2-25-2009) http://www.jayski.com/schemes/2009trucks.htm
Lori Hamilton urges fans to attend free cancer screening at AMS: Lori Hamilton, wife of late NASCAR racing legend Bobby Hamilton, is urging local fans take advantage of a free screening for oral, head and neck cancer that will be held on Saturday, March 7th and Sunday, March 8th during the NASCAR Race Weekend at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, Georgia. The screening will be conducted by medical professionals from the Georgia Chapter of the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance (HNCA]. Screenings will be available from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on both March 7th and 8th in the vendor area. For more information, please visit the OHANCAW website.( MCS Healthcare PR)(2-25-2009) http://www.ohancaw.com/
Gabi DiCarlo, Stringer Motorsports and Great Clips add another race for ’09: Catchfence.com has learned that based on Gabi DiCarlo’s top-20 performance at Auto Club Speedway last Saturday, Great Clips and Stringer Motorsports have agreed to add Atlanta Motor Speedway to DiCarlo’s limited NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule. DiCarlo will drive the #90 Great Clips Toyota Tundra in the American Commercial Lines 200 with DiCarlo’s ARCA RE/MAX Series crew chief Randy Nelson continuing to call the truck shots. (Catchfence.com)(2-25-2009)
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A R C A (Automobile Racing Club of America)
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Courtesy of ARCA
http://www.arcaracing.com
Don’t Miss the Bus; Fitzgerald, Peterson Perform in Season Opener; Fitzgerald on 30 at 30 Thursday
TOLEDO OH (2-25/26-09) – Everyone’s got a story to tell; 54-year-old Barry Fitzgerald would be no exception.
“I sell buses for a living,” said the Sykesville, Maryland driver.
He can also call himself a bona fide ARCA RE/MAX Series driver after finishing 13th in Wayne Peterson’s no. 06 TheBusPlace.com Ford at Daytona Int’l Speedway in his career-first series start back in February.
[Read More] – http://www.arcaracing.com/news.cfm?contentid=7683
Asphalt Outlaw Mike Harmon in a Hurry….
TOLEDO OH (2-25-09) – Mike Harmon’s ARCA RE/MAX Series car reads ‘Outlaw’ down the B-Post. That’s probably a pretty good description these days of the Birmingport, Alabama driver who finds himself all over the United States in an effort to keep his racing career alive.
[Read More] – http://www.arcaracing.com/news.cfm?contentid=7682
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U S A R (United Speed Alliance Racing)
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Courtesy of USAR
http://usarprocup.com
USARacing Appoints Key Personnel in Tech Department
Concord, NC-February 23, 2009- Two longtime USARacing Officials have been promoted to new technical oversight positions, it was announced today. Rusty Crews, a native of Polk City, FL, has been appointed Technical Director, and Ed Canter, a native of Hickory, NC will serve as Technical Supervisor.
“Rusty and Ed have been instrumental in past seasons to ensure that our fields are tight as they have been and the racing as good as it has been”, said Jimmy Wilson, Vice President/Series Director.
“Rusty has been with USARacing almost since it’s inception and Ed has a long background in the industry both as a Crew Chief and Official. I am confident in their abilities to keep moving our Tech Department forward.”
Read more – http://usarprocup.com/view_article.asp?id=2957
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Insider Racing News
http://insiderracingnews.com/Writers/DD/022609.html
Year End Results May Be NASCAR Turned Upside Down
by Doug Demmons
When Will Matt Kenseth Get his Just Rewards?
Meet Matt Kenseth. The man who singlehandedly created what is now known as The Chase. Go back to 2003 and look at the facts. That year, he won only one race and clinched the championship at Rockingham, NC
http://www.speedwaymedia.com/Articles/09/022609Fleshman.asp
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Fontana
Matt Kenseth: Kenseth won his second consecutive race, taking charge late and holding off Jeff Gordon to win the Auto Club 500 in Fontana. Story – by Jeffrey Boswell
http://www.speedwaymedia.com/Articles/09/022609Boswell.asp
RaceTalkRadio.com:
Bet on the Rainbow, Fantasy Insight – Vegas by Dennis Michelsen
http://www.racetalkradio.com/soz/id234.htm
Formula One “Skunkworks” In NASCAR Country?
http://dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2009/02/formula-one-skunkworks-in-nascar.html
TV Topics: Economy, Kyle Petty And Digger
http://dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2009/02/tv-topics-economy-kyle-petty-and-digger.html
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T V * L I S T I N G S
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Courtesy of Jayski
http://www.jayski.com/pages/tv.htm
Thursday, February 26
NASCAR Now, 12:00 a.m. ESPN 2
NSCS Replay, 12:00 p.m. SPEED
NASCAR Now, 05:00 p.m. ESPN 2
Friday, February 27
NASCAR Now, 01:00 a.m. ESPN 2
NASCAR Confidential,12:00 p.m. SPEED
NASCAR Live, 01:00 p.m. SPEED
NNS Practice, 01:30 p.m. SPEED
NSCS Practice, 03:00 p.m. SPEED
NNS Final Practice,04:30 p.m. SPEED
NASCAR Live, 06:00 p.m. ESPN 2
NASCAR Now, 06:00 p.m. ESPN 2
NSCS Coors Light Pole Qualifying, 06:30 p.m. SPEED
Track side at Las Vegas, 08:30 p.m. SPEED
NASCAR Live, 09:30 p.m. SPEED
NNS Practice, 10:00 p.m. SPEED
Track side at Las Vegas, 11:30 p.m. SPEED
Saturday, February 28
NSCS Practice, 12:30 a.m. SPEED
NNS Final Practice, 02:00 a.m. SPEED
NASCAR Confidential, 03:30 a.m. SPEED
Track side at Las Vegas Sat, 11:00 a.m. SPEED
NSCS Practice, 01:30 p.m. SPEED
NSCS Final Practice, 02:30 p.m. SPEED
NNS Countdown, 04:00 p.m. ESPN 2
NNS: Sam’s Town 300, 04:30 p.m. ESPN 2
Sunday, March 1
NNS: Sam’s Town 300, 02:30 a.m. ESPN 2
NASCAR Angels, 08:00 a.m. Hallmark
NASCAR Nationwide Series at Las Vegas – Replay, 09:00 a.m. ESPN Classic
NASCAR Now, 10:00 a.m. ESPN 2
NASCAR Performance, 2:30 p.m. SPEED
NASCAR Smarts, 01:00 p.m. SPEED
NASCAR in a Hurry, 01:30 p.m. SPEED
NASCAR Race Day, 02:00 p.m. SPEED
NSCS Pre-Race Show, 05:00 p.m. FOX
NSCS: Shelby 427, 06:00 p.m. FOX
NASCAR Victory Lane, 08:30 p.m. SPEED
Jayski does not list all the programming offered by SPEED; for complete listings go to their website, http://www.speedtv.com/schedule/
Always CHECK YOUR LOCAL LISTINGS!
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