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Bill Elliott, Georgia’s brightest NASCAR racing star in recent years, holds the official qualifying record at Talladega at 212.229 set May 1, 1986. He’s going back to Talladega Wednesday (May 13) to try for a new closed course speed record.
He’ll be driving the same E-85 Ford Mustang that Dave Despain of Speed TV called “Arguably the fastest Mustang on the planet” after it went over 252 mph at Bonneville driven by Danny Thompson last August. The E-85 Ford Mustang has been reconfigured to NASCAR specs, and will be fueled with Rocket Brand racing fuel, which is 85% corn alcohol.Hajek Motorsports Museum, in Ames, OK, has one of the most impressive collections of vintage record breaking race cars in the country, and is one of the sponsors for this record attempt. One of the cars in this collection is Bill Elliott’s 87 Ford Thunderbird that is stilltoday the fastest stockcar. This classic race car will be on display at the Talladega Super Speedway during the event.
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Kyle Busch not just a racer to be hated
The Plain Dealer – cleveland.com – Cleveland,OH,USA
On his 24th birthday Saturday, Busch won his third Sprint Cup race of the season in Richmond, Va. With three Cup wins, three Nationwide wins and two truck …
http://www.cleveland.com/sportsflash/index.ssf?/base/sports-17/124175236120170.xml&storylist=sports
Kyle Bush: Burning it up
The State – Columbia,SC,USA
Driving in three NASCAR series — the Camping World Truck, Nationwide and Sprint Cup — Busch has 50 career wins and plenty of admirers. …
http://www.thestate.com/sports/story/778774.html
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Atlanta Motor Speedway Sues Pep Boys
Atlanta Motor Speedway is suing Pep Boys over a payment dispute on a contract that called for the auto parts chain to pay $3 million for a two-year NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race sponsorship, according to court documents. Pep Boys has allegedly stopped making payments for the 2009 race, according to the lawsuit filed April 30 in Georgia Superior Court in Henry County, Ga. The suit says the deal was worth $1.4 million for the track’s 2008 fall race and $1.6 million for the 2009 fall race. According to the complaint, Pep Boys did not make the $800,000 payment due March 1, 2009, and the track is owed $1.6 million for the 2009 race.
SMI Stock Up 30%
Speedway Motorsports Inc.’s stock closed up 30.8 percent Wednesday after the company released its first-quarter earnings. Although the company’s net income dropped 34 percent, it still made $20.3 million and did better than expected, according to SMI officials. The positive news came even as merchandising company Motorsports Authentics, which SMI co-owns with International Speedway Corp., lost an unspecified amount in the first quarter after making money last year, SMI Chief Financial Officer Bill Brooks told a conference call with financial analysts this morning. “Our first quarter of 2009 results were somewhat better than expected,” Brooks said. “About half the [net income] decline is attributable to the change in Motorsports Authentics earnings … and the costs of the [recently purchased] Kentucky Speedway operations.”
Darlington Tire Notes
Teams in both the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series will run the same tire codes at Darlington this week — this will be the same right-side code (D-4130) that teams in these two series ran at Darlington last season, but it is paired with a different left-side code (D-4152) — this year’s left-side has a softer compound than the one run at Darlington last year and will give the cars more grip — this set-up came out of a Goodyear tire test at Darlington on March 10-11 — participating in that test were Denny Hamlin (Toyota), Kevin Harvick (Chevrolet), Bobby Labonte (Ford) and Elliott Sadler (Dodge) — as on all NASCAR ovals greater than one mile in length, teams are required to run inner liners in all four tire positions at Darlington — air pressure in those inner liners should be 12-25 psi greater than that of the outer tire.
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Farmers Insurance to sponsor Hamlin at Darlington: For the first time since the 2005 Daytona 500 there will not be a FedEx car entered in this weekend’s Sprint Cup race. Farm Bureau Insurance takes over the FedEx as the primary sponsor of the #11 Joe Gibbs Racing entry this weekend at Darlington. FedEx will be represented on the C-post of the #11, as well as on Hamlin’s firesuit, this weekend and will be back on the car when the teams take to the track in Charlotte next week for the All Star Race.(FedEx Racing), see images of the scheme on my #11 Team Schemes page. Hamlin recently announced that the Short Track Showdown held on April 30, 2009 raised $100,000 for the Denny Hamlin Foundation. Proceeds from the event will be split between the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and St. Jude’s Hospital. The 175 lap race drew over 5,000 spectators to the track where Hamlin started his Late Model career. It featured Hamlin’s Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Kyle Busch and Joey Logano, former teammate Tony Stewart, and spotter Curtis Markham.(5-8-2009) http://www.jayski.com/schemes/2009/11cup.htm
Dale Jr. Foundation Unveils All-Star Suite Fundraiser Event: The Dale Jr. Foundation, in recognition of its special primary paint scheme that will be featured on the #88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevy during the Sprint All-Star race [see an image of the scheme on my #88 Team Schemes page], announced it will host an All-Star suite fundraiser to benefit several area charities. With the purchase of a Dale Jr. All-Star suite ticket, race fans can experience a variety of VIP activities surrounding the race, including an appearance by both Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Richard Petty. The money raised will benefit The Dale Jr. Foundation and Speedway Children’s Charities. Fans that purchase an All-Star suite ticket get a reserved seat in a luxury box overlooking the 1.5-mile Superspeedway, complete with complimentary food and drink throughout the race. Also included are a cash bar, souvenir gift bag and eligibility for raffle prizes. Prior to the start of the 100-lap race, tickets holders will receive a pre-race pit tour and an appearance from Earnhardt Jr. himself, and NASCAR Legend Richard Petty, in the VIP suite. Dale Jr.’s All-Star suite tickets are still available for $288 a piece. Visit dalejr.com and click on the All-Star banner to purchase. To learn more about how you can help Dale Jr. make a difference, go to thedalejrfoundation.org.(JR Motorsports)(5-8-2009) http://www.jayski.com/schemes/2009/88cup.htm
Darlington Rookie Notes: #20-Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the May 2 Crown Royal 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Logano scored a 19th-place finish and claimed Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors for the seventh time this season. Logano leads Speed by nine points (109-100) in the Raybestos Rookie standings entering the May 9 Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Since 2001, two Raybestoso Rookies have won pole positions at Darlington Raceway: Kurt Busch (2001) and Kasey Kahne (2004). The most recent Rookie to win a Sprint Cup Series race is Juan Pablo Montoya. Montoya captured the 2007 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway, 65 races ago.(Camp & Assoc./Raybestos PR), see rookie histoy, wins, standings and more on my 2009 Rookies Page.(5-8-2009) http://www.jayski.com/stats/2009/roty2009.htm
Goodyear Tire Notes for Darlington: Teams in both the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series will run the same tire codes at Darlington this week . . . this will be the same right-side code (D-4130) that teams in these two series ran at Darlington last season, but it is paired with a different left-side code (D-4152) . . . this year’s left-side has a softer compound than the one run at Darlington last year and will give the cars more grip . . . this set-up came out of a Goodyear tire test at Darlington on March 10-11 . . . participating in that test were Denny Hamlin (Toyota), Kevin Harvick (Chevrolet), Bobby Labonte (Ford) and Elliott Sadler (Dodge) . . . as on all NASCAR ovals greater than one mile in length, teams are required to run inner liners in all four tire positions at Darlington . . . air pressure in those inner liners should be 12-25 psi greater than that of the outer tire. The estimated pit window is every 60-65 laps, based on fuel mileage.(Goodyear PR), see tire pressures, codes and more on my Darlington Race Info Page.(5-8-2009) http://www.jayski.com/next/2009/11darl2009.htm#goodyear
Special scheme for Sadler in 2 races: #19-Elliott Sadler is scheduled to run the lime green colored Insignia scheme at Chicago in July and Richmond in September. See an image of the scheme on the #19 Team Schemes page.(5-8-2009) http://www.jayski.com/schemes/2009/19cup.htm
Geoff Bodine Memorabilia Sale and Auction: 19 Sprint Cup Race Winner and 1986 Daytona 500 winner Geoff Bodine has announced plans for a Memorabilia Sale and Auction at his shop, located at 18605 Northline Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031, for the week of May 18th – 22nd [the week between the All-Star race and Coke 600 at LMS]. Items available include trophies, clocks, plaques, photos, posters and numerous mementos from his illustrious racing career. The sale will be open from 9:00am – 6:00pm, Monday May 18th through Friday May 22nd. On Friday evening, beginning at 7 pm, an auction of special items is planned. There is no list of items being offered. More info at geoffbodinefanclub.com. Bodine is also racing in the ASA-Sanctioned ISCARS Dash Touring Series season-opener at Lonesome Pine Raceway, Coeburn, VA, on Saturday, May 9th.
AND two new additions among many at Memory Lane Auto Museum in Mooresville NC is what is left of the #15 Truck that Bodine wrecked in a vicious crash during the Truck Series race at Daytona in February of 2000 and the museum also has one of Bodine’s Bo-Dyn Bobsleds on display.(5-7-2009)
Some Chase Notes: Driver Tony Stewart ‘s strong second place at Richmond moved him up to third in the standings, comfortably for now at +246 over 13th place. Owner Stewart saw his second car piloted by #39-Ryan Newman come in fourth and crack the Top 12 for the first time this season. Newman, who has been second only to Stewart in points scored over the last five races, has risen an impressive 17 spots in the standings over that period. #31-Jeff Burton placed a strong third at RIR, but #33-Clint Bowyer continued his recent slide with an 18th, now only 56 points ahead of 13th, and #29-Kevin Harvick’s nightmarish season continued with a mishap and 34th at Richmond. Plenty of time left to do it, but Harvick now stands 11 spots and 208 points out of the Top 12. Mark Martin carded a fifth at RIR and his relentless march to the Top 12 continued at RIR. Now just 61 points out of Kenseth, few are betting against the #5 getting into the Chase, who will he unseat?. Did you know? after 10 races, Matt Kenseth was 24th in points and 204 pts out of 12th and in 2005, Kenseth was 24th and 240 points out of 10th [they took 10 drivers 2004-2006] and rallied both years to make the Chase, the deepest any driver has come from to make the Chase in it’s five year history. For more Chase Stats after Richmond, see my Chase Stats after Richmond page.(5-7-2009) http://www.jayski.com/stats/2009/chase/10rir2009chase.htm
Danica Patrick to NASCAR … Again? Speculation that Danica Patrick could be headed to NASCAR is heating up once again because she is in the final year of her contract with Andretti Green Racing of the IRL. In a recent story published in the New York Times, Patrick didn’t deny there could be an interest in the Sprint Cup Series. “I’m very flattered everyone is curious,” Patrick was quoted. “It’s interesting to me as well. Do I stay where I am? Do I try to change? It’s all about evaluating options, and I think that’s something any good business person does. One of the things I think of is the exposure level that you get in NASCAR with the ratings and viewership. Their numbers are so much larger than ours and with that comes a bigger following, comes more popularity, comes more demand for you to endorse other products. So I think it would be an exponential sort of growth.” Patrick said these things before when her last contract was up in 2006. Some would argue she used NASCAR as leverage for a better deal in the IRL, that she had no real intention of leaving, and that she is doing so again. Patrick does have ties with several of NASCAR’s top organizations. She drove in the Rolex 24 at Daytona with Casey Mears for Richard Childress Racing. Roush Fenway Racing co-owner Jack Roush extended her an open invitation to join his organization the last time she explored options. To make the jump to NASCAR’s top series most agree Patrick would need at least a full schedule in the Nationwide Series, which she may consider a step backward. If she did transition to NASCAR, she likely would demand a top ride, and most of the top organizations don’t have an opening. But at the age of 27, this may be Patrick’s last legitimate shot to make the jump and have time to hone her skills in stock cars. Until she signs somewhere her name will remain a hot topic.(ESPN Insider)(5-7-2009)
MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown: The 10th Annual MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown hosted by NASCAR FOX/Speed television analysts Jeff Hammond and Larry McReynolds will be held in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday, May 13 at 5:30pm/et. The event will take place during “NASCAR Rev’d Up,” a kick-off event for Sprint Cup All-Star Race Week, on the side stage between 3rd and Mint Streets in uptown Charlotte. The MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown is a tiered, three-round competition designed to recognize the knowledge, skills and speed of professional engine builders who assemble special performance engines for NASCAR teams. Former NASCAR crew chiefs Hammond and McReynolds will be right at home calling the action as both have extensive engine building knowledge. For the past nine years, NASCAR’s top engine builders have participated to build a Sprint Cup 357-cubic inch Ford racing engine. This year, for the first time since the MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown’s inception, engine builders will race against the clock to build a complete Chevrolet R07 race engine in the fastest time and successfully run it for one minute. The first two elimination rounds will take place at Hendrick Motorsports on Monday and Tuesday, May 11-12. The two fastest teams participate in a face-off at “NASCAR Rev’d Up” Wednesday to win the Showdown’s grand prize – the prestigious Randy Dorton Memorial Trophy and a cash award.
Last year, Dennis Borem and Darrell Hoffman of Pro Motor Engines broke the all-time Showdown record for a second year in a row with an engine-build time of 15 minutes and 59 seconds. The two-time winners defeated runners-up Mike Kasch and Jim Snyder of Roush Yates Racing. This year, the 2009 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown will share the spotlight with “NASCAR Rev’d Up,” a kick-off event to NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Week. The six-hour event beginning on Wednesday, May 13 from 4 – 10 p.m. in uptown Charlotte features driver appearances, NASCAR show cars and interactive displays, and a free admission concert by recording group O.A.R.(MAHLE Clevite PR), no word on TV Coverage.(5-7-2009)
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Courtesy of Racin’ Today
http://www.racintoday.com
Life Now Bunnies And Rainbows For Danica
By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
Back in the arena where Danicamania was launched in 2005, IndyCar driver Danica Patrick says she continues to rely on a close network of family and friends to keep her …
http://www.racintoday.com/archives/3487
It Was Craven vs. Busch In A Finish Too Wild To Tame – http://www.racintoday.com/archives/3475
Ingram: The Southern 500 Has Gone South – http://www.racintoday.com/archives/3537
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Courtesy of That’s Racin’
http://www.thatsracin.com
Kenseth sees good, bad of the season
Matt Kenseth has been around racing long enough to know things weren’t always going to go as well as they started this season.
http://www.thatsracin.com/115/story/8583.html
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One day show at Darlington: Nationwide Series teams hit the track first thing this morning for a single practice session from 8:30-11:00am/et. Qualifying gets underway at 3:10pm/et and the race starts at 7:30pm/et.(5-8-2009)
Blacks Tire on the #01: JD Motorsports #01 with Danny O’Quinn Jr. adds another sponsor for the Darlington Raceway Diamond Hill Plywood 200 Friday Night — Black’s Tire & Auto Service, North Carolina and South Carolina’s Premier Tire Dealer.(Hufco Promotion / Johnny Davis PR)(5-7-2009)
A medical examiner investigating the death of former NASCAR driver Kevin Grubb says Grubb died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Investigators are expected to release more information on his death in the day ahead.(NBC12 News)(5-7-2009)
Hamlin in the #81 at Darlington: MacDonald Motorsports announced that Kevin Hamlin will drive the #81 D.H. Griffin Dodge for the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 at Darlington Raceway.(MacDonald Motorsports PR)(5-7-2009)
Fastenal back on the #5: For the first time since its JRM debut at Texas Motor Speedway in early April, Fastenal will be the primary scheme on the #5 Chevy this weekend for the Diamond Hill Plywood 200. This marks the second of its 14 races with JR Motorsports in a sponsorship deal that was announced in January. Scott Wimmer will make his JR Motorsports debut this weekend in the No. 5 Fastenal Chevy at Darlington Raceway.(Fastenal PR)(5-7-2009)
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Courtesy of The Hot Lap
http://www.TheHotLap.com
Quotes from BRIAN VICKERS, No. 32 Dollar General Toyota Camry, Braun Racing How special is it for you to race on Mother’s Day weekend? “My mother has played a very, very important role in my life from being born to raising me. Now, she is the office manager for my company. She was the best candidate for the job. It had nothing to do with her being my mom. The only benefit was that I know I can trust her. She does a really good job. That’s what she did in her previous career. She helps me a lot. She keeps the office a well-oiled machine and I know I can her trust her. Having her there for Mother’s Day is always special, and just being around her on Mother’s Day is great. Everything that Darlington does for the mothers is great. You can see it in all the mothers that it means so much to them and how proud they are to be there.”(TR) (05-07-09)
Justin Allgaier’s parents, Dorothy and Mike Allgaier, travel the NASCAR circuit in a motorhome watching their only son race at each track. The Allgaiers have not seen their Riverton, Ill. home since the second week in March. Mike Allgaier is a Hoosier Tire distributor and also owns an ARCA RE/MAX Series team driven by Rob Brent. Allgaier will appear at the Penske Racing souvenir trailer on Friday, May 8th from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET. The trailer is located behind the front straightaway at Darlington Raceway.
Jason Keller (No. 27 Rite-Aid Ford) is not only the “Iron Man” of the NASCAR Nationwide Series, but also is earning that nickname at his home track, Darlington Raceway.The Greenville, S.C., native is the series’ all-time leader in starts (465) and Friday night, he’ll attempt to add to his resume and become the first NASCAR Nationwide driver to reach the 5,000-mile plateau at Darlington. That accomplishment would supplement another mark he holds there – the most NASCAR Nationwide Series laps completed (3,598). Keller returns to Darlington to make his 27th series start at the famed 1.366-mile track. He’s currently ranked seventh in the series standings and is aiming to finish the season in the top 10 in points for the first time since 2005, the last time he drove full-time in the series for the same owner.
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Death of former NASCAR driver Kevin Grubb ruled a suicide
Richmond Times Dispatch – Richmond,VA,USA
NASCAR driver Kevin Grubb committed suicide by a gunshot wound to the head, the state medical examiner determined yesterday. …
http://www.timesdispatch.com/rtd/sports/motor_sports/article/GRUB08_20090507-222213/266473/
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A R C A (Automobile Racing Club of America)
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Courtesy of ARCA
http://www.arcaracing.com
Ruby Tuesday Enters Long-Term Partnership Agreement with Tim George Jr.
CHARLOTTE, NC (May 6, 2009) Ruby Tuesday, Inc. has announced a long-term partnership agreement with ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Tim George Jr.
[Read More] – http://www.arcaracing.com/news.cfm?contentid=7952
5 Races, 5 Different Drivers for Venturini Motorsports; Next Pick – 19-Year-Old Jesse Smith
SPARTA KY (5-8-09) – Five races, five different drivers; that’s the deal for Venturini Motorsports, which will utilize its fifth different driver in as many events this year when this Saturday’s Drive Smart Buckle-Up Kentucky 150 rolls off on the 1.5-mile Kentucky Speedway.
[Read More] – http://www.arcaracing.com/news.cfm?contentid=7951
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Courtesy of USAR
http://usarprocup.com
USARacing ANNOUNCES ONE SOURCE SOLUTIONS AS NEW CONTINGENCY SPONSOR
Concord, NC – May 6, 2009 – USARacing is proud to announce that One Source Solutions has joined the Series as a contingency sponsor for the 2009 racing season and beyond.
Through this relationship, One Source Solutions is able to provide USARacing with the ability to accept credit cards and debit cards on-site at each racing event.
http://usarprocup.com/view_article.asp?id=3018
Black’s Tire Service To Host Benefit Golf Tournament In Conjunction With The Pro Cup Series Race At Myrtle Beach
Concord, NC – May 6, 2009 – In conjunction with the USARacing Pro Cup Series race at Myrtle Beach Speedway on June 20th, BTS will host its ninth annual Black’s Tire Service Boys and Girls Homes Benefit Golf Tournament to be held at the Myrtle Beach National Championship Golf Course on Friday, June 19, 2009. Black’s Tire Service (BTS Tire&Wheel Distributor) provides primary sponsorship to current Pro Cup Series point’s leader, Drew Herring, and the No. 22s team.
http://usarprocup.com/view_article.asp?id=3017
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http://localracing.nascar.com/news/6
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Beauchamp follows his passion
Windsor Star – Windsor,Ontario,Canada
The excitement of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series season opening later this month is a much welcomed distraction this spring for Beauchamp, who also works …
http://www.windsorstar.com/Beauchamp+follows+passion/1574238/story.html
Scott Fletcher and the SJF Motorsports Team hope that this line up of support will allow them to run a very competitive program and allow them to train and compete later in the season in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series. …
http://www.flagworld.com/news/?p=16979
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Insider Racing News
http://insiderracingnews.com/Writers/BW/050809.html
Edwards’ Talladega Wreck Used as a NASCAR Marketing Tool
by Brian Watkins
Stewart Is Making Me Look Like An Idiot-But Lesson Learned
by Kurt Smith
http://www.frontstretch.com/ksmith/24198/
The Things We Forget: A Richmond Revelation, Kevin Grubb, and Putting Racing Into Perspective
by Amy Henderson
http://www.frontstretch.com/ahenderson/24199/
Driven to the Past: Pops and the “Other” Tommy Thompson
by John Potts
http://www.frontstretch.com/jpotts/24194/
Nuts for Nationwide: In Remembrance of Kevin Grubb
by Bryan Davis Keith
http://www.frontstretch.com/bkeith/24200/
The Nascar Insiders
Why I Love Lawsuits; And Kevin Grubb
Let me alter my headline a little bit, I love lawsuits when they aren’t directed at me. And do you know why? Because they allow us to find things out we normally don’t have the privilege to know.
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNascarInsiders/~3/tMyoieS0WQw/
Two Lives Lost
by Carol Einarsson
Both NASCAR and F1 fans are shocked today at the news from yesterday. Two men who likely never met and lived entirely different lives are both announced dead.
http://www.racejournalonline.com/index.cfm?Pagename=column&id=602
Ask Side Ways? That ain’t no lady; And I’m not talking about Danica Patrick!
Oh look, Danica Patrick is talking NASCAR again. Is she serious this time? Some speculated her last flirtacious glance at the series was a ploy by her agent to increase her deal and stay in the IRL.
http://www.speedwaymedia.com/Articles/09/050809Sideways.asp
Mark Martin News Brings Out “NASCAR Now’s” Best
http://dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2009/05/mark-martin-news-brings-out-nascar-nows.html
Fox Sports Head Honcho Wants Your NASCAR Questions
http://dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2009/05/nascar-on-fox-executive-david-hill.html
Kyle Petty Charity Ride Hits The Internet
http://dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2009/05/kyle-petty-charity-ride-hits-internet.html
Mike Joy Tripleheader Highlights Friday in Darlington
http://dalyplanet.blogspot.com/2009/05/mike-joy-tripleheader-highlights-friday.html
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Courtesy of Race Fans Stock Car Newsletter
http://www.nascarnutscanada.com/
FRIDAY, MAY 8
11:30 A-1:00 P SPEED NASCAR Sprint Cup PRACTICE, Southern 500, Darlington, SC, HD, L
1:30 P-3:00 SPEED NASCAR Sprint Cup FINAL PRACTICE, Southern 500, Darlington, SC, HD, L
3:00 P-4:30 SPEED NASCAR Nationwide Series QUALIFYING, Diamond Hill Plywood 200, Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC, HD, L
4:30 P-5:00 ESPN 2 NASCAR Now, HD, L
5:00 P-7:00 SPEED NASCAR Sprint Cup QUALIFYING, Southern 500, Darlington, SC, HD, L
7:00 P-7:30 ESPN 2/TSN 2 NASCAR Nationwide Series COUNTDOWN, Diamond Hill Plywood 200, Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC, HD, L
7:30 P-10:00 ESPN 2/TSN 2 NASCAR Nationwide Series Diamond Hill Plywood 200, Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC, HD, L
SATURDAY, MAY 9
10:00 A-11:00 ESPN 2 NASCAR Now, HD, L
12:00 N-6:30 P VS IRL Indy Car Series QUALIFYING SESSIONS – POLE DAY, Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, HD, L
5:00 P-7:00 SPEED NASCAR Race Day. Preview of today’s Southern 500, Darlington Raceway, HD, L
7:00 P-7:30 FOX/TSN NASCAR Sprint Cup PRE-RACE, Southern 500, Darlington, SC, HD, L
7:30 P-11:30 FOX/TSN NASCAR Sprint Cup Southern 500, Darlington, SC, HD, L
SUNDAY, MAY 10 (MOTHERS DAY) Happy Mother’s Day
12:00 N- 6:30 P VS IRL Indy Car Series QUALIFYING SESSIONS – DAY 2, Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, HD, L
8:00 P- 9:00 SPEED NASCAR Victory Lane at Southern 500, Darlington Raceway, May 9/09, HD, N
9:00 P-10:00 SPEED Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain, HD, L
We do 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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