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Notable Quotables: Tony “Smoke” Stewart
by: Mike Irwin
Last Thursday, Tony Stewart made an announcement at Lowe’s Motor Speedway concerning his World of Outlaws sprint car team and Armor All sponsorship.
After the script had been read, Tony made himself available for questions, such as…
For more, visit motorsportsnews.net/archives/810
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TV Times – Ratings Down 2.3 Percent For Talladega
by: Lou Modestino
The overnight ratings slipped 2.3 percent for the Talladega Cup race. ABC’s broadcast of that Sunday’s UAW-Ford 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway earned an overnight Nielsen Media Research rating of 4.2, according to Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Daily reports.
For more, visit motorsportsnews.net/archives/811
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Courtesy of Carolyn’s Jeff Gordon Newsletter (cakes24@juno,com)
Can’t Beat Big Daddy
Big Daddy motivated by daughter
msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/7335580
WHO’S BETTER?
Choosing between Gordon, Earnhardt a risky decision
www.nascar.com/2007/news/opinion/10/16/bestes.dearnhardt.jgordon.better/index.html
We all know the Earnhardt fan’s are going to say Dale Earnhardt Sr is the better one…but Gordon fans are going to say Jeff Gordon is.
The CHASER’S after Charlotte
Courtesy of Jayski’s
Unofficial “Classic” Driver Points Standings
after Charlotte [31 of 36 races]:
(Traditional Points…the old way, not the Chase)
1st #24-Jeff Gordon 4689
2nd – #48 Jimmie Johnson 4191 -498
3rd – #20 Tony Stewart 4189, -500
4th – #99 Carl Edwards 4017, -662
5th – #11 Denny Hamlin 4011, -672
6th – #07 Clint Bowyer 3981, -708
7th – #5 Kyle Busch 3892, -797
8th – #17 Matt Kenseth 3858, -831
9th – #31 Jeff Burton 3832, -857
10th – #2 Kurt Busch 3705, -984
11th – #29 Kevin Harvick 3697, -992
12th – #1 Martin Truex Jr. 3652, -1037
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Like the Hot Dogs, Martinsville Not Easy On the Mind or Body – www.catchfence.com/press/101607v.html
Petty to Move Into Top-Five in Career Starts – www.catchfence.com/press/101607p.html
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Dawsonville’s RK Package Hosts NASCAR Legend, Junior Johnson
Those who have been long-time NASCAR fans will be able to tell some colorful stories about NASCAR legend, Junior Johnson, who will be visiting Dawsonville’s RK Package Store on Saturday, October 27, 11:30 a.m. till 1:30 p.m., during the ever-popular annual Moonshine Festival.
JOHN FORCE OUT OF HOSPITAL SATURDAY.
After consulting with crew chiefs, sponsors, and other key team members, 14-time NHRA Funny Car Champion John Force announced Monday that Phil Burkart Jr. will be in the cockpit of the Castrol GTX High Mileage Ford Mustang for three days of open testing beginning Tuesday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
triedndtrue.blogspot.com/2007/10/john-force-out-of-hospital-saturday.html
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Shell drives max exposure of their NASCAR sponsorship
Shell is leveraging its relationship with Richard Childress Racing (RCR), Kevin Harvick and the No. 29 Shell-Pennzoil car in an effort to drive traffic and sales at Shell branded service stations in the United States. In the one year since the company’s announcement regarding its re-entry into the sport, Shell has created a multitude of [...]
feeds.feedburner.com/~r/autoracingsport/~3/170719297/
Allmendinger says NASCAR cars are the hardest to drive
The relative dearth of technology also seems to have morphed from detriment to draw for open-wheel drivers accustomed to cars capable of precision steering at 20,000 rpms and laden with telemetry that tells engineers how to adjust the cars. Computer-aided data acquisition is banned by NASCAR, and its ill-handling cars have internal combustion engines employing [...]
feeds.feedburner.com/~r/autoracingsport/~3/170726346/
Smith: ‘90 percent chance’ I’ll move Lowe’s speedway, track would be demolished
Lowe’s Motor Speedway owner Bruton Smith now says there is a “90%” he will move his track out of Concord for another site around Charlotte. And if he leaves Concord, Smith said, he will raze the track and sell the property piecemeal. Smith’s comments to the Observer on Monday are the latest twist in an [...]
feeds.feedburner.com/~r/autoracingsport/~3/171015886/
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Courtesy of Google Alerts
Carpentier geared up for NASCAR opportunity
Canada.com – Hamilton,Ontario,Canada
MONTREAL – Patrick Carpentier has to pinch himself every morning he wakes up to make sure his opportunity to race full time in NASCAR next year isn’t just a …
www.canada.com/topics/sports/story.html?id=803f4b90-2797-4672-8bcb-6eac3822ea45&k=59038
What’s the NASCAR-Bushite Connection?
OpEdNews – Newtown,PA,USA
by Andrew Bard Schmookler
NASCAR is one sport I don’t much like. Indeed, though I gather that it is an immensely popular sport among …
www.opednews.com/articles/opedne_andrew_b_071016_what_s_the_nascar_bu.htm
Ranger’s pedal to the metal as he eyes NASCAR career
Toronto Star – Ontario, Canada
It took over the struggling CASCAR series, renamed it the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series and provided Ranger with a new lease on his racing life. …
www.thestar.com/Sports/article/267172
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Courtesy of Insider Racing News
Letarte Crew Chief Of Race
Steve Letarte and the No. 24 Dupont Chevrolet crew, headed to Lowe’s Motor Speedway with clear direction and strategy. Letarte’s plan was to keep his driver, Jeff Gordon, at the front of the pack to avoid any possible incident. Starting fourth on the grid for the Bank of America 500 enabled Letarte and Gordon to stay with front-runners as planned from the green flag. As other championship contenders changed strategy mid-race in an effort to catch leaders, Letarte and Gordon held strong. Taking the lead in the closing stages of the race, Gordon was able to hold off several late chargers and take the checkered flag for the team’s sixth win of the season. For his calm and precise race strategy Letarte was awarded the WYPALL* Wipers Crew Chief of the Race.
Carpentier Introduced As No. 10 Driver
Patrick Carpentier was introduced to the media today at a press conference prior to the Montreal Canadiens game at the Bell Centre. Foster Gillett welcomed Carpentier on behalf of the Gillett family, who owns the Montreal Canadiens Hockey Club and recently purchased ownership in Gillett Evernham Motorsports. Carpentier, a Quebec native, has had success driving in the IRL, Champ Car and CART series. He made three starts in NASCAR this season including securing the pole and a second-place finish at the inaugural Montreal Busch Series race. Carpentier’s Nextel Cup Series debut came this past August at Watkins Glen International where he led the race while driving for Gillett Evernham Motorsports.
Edwards Donates For City of Hope
Fans of Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Office Depot Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, have the opportunity to bid on a one-of-a-kind racing firesuit and helmet in an online auction to benefit City of Hope National Medical Center in California. Edwards will show his support for City of Hope by wearing the firesuit and helmet in the Subway 500 race on October 21 at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. The auction will run through November 5 and can be accessed by visiting ebay.com/Roush-Racing-Memorabilia.
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Courtesy of Jayski
Hamilton employee wins race and Hamilton Cup: Skip McCord picked the perfect time to win his first late model race at the Music City Motorplex [Nashville, TN]. McCord passed Craftsman Truck rookie Willie Allen after a caution with 20 laps to go Sunday to win the Late Model 200 to conclude the Southern 300 and win the Bobby Hamilton Sr. Cup. “This means a lot period just to win this race,” said McCord, a fabricator for Bobby Hamilton Racing. “Bobby was a mentor to me, I knew Bobby pretty well. He had a big hand in helping me get started. I learned some valuable lessons from him.” D.W. Shacklett, who also is a BHR Racing fabricator, finished third.(Tennessean)(10-17-2007)
Gibbs to the rescue for MWR: Michael Waltrip said in a TV interview last week that one reason his team has improved in recent weeks is the help it has received from Joe Gibbs Racing. JGR is moving to Toyota next year, but it can’t make Chevrolet officials too happy to hear the Gibbs experts already are sharing info with the Toyota camp.(ESPN.com)(10-17-2007)
sports.espn.go.com/rpm/columns/story?seriesId=2&columnist=blount_terry&id=3065752
More 2008 images: #11 Fedex [Express, Freight, Ground, Kinkos], #24-DuPont and #48 Lowe’s to the Paint Schemes Gallery.(10-17-2007) www.jayski.com/schemes/paintschemes.htm
#22 test tires at LMS: The #22 Caterpillar Racing team and driver Dave Blaney spent Monday and Tuesday tire testing at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. The team will spend two days next week at Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis. The BDR team will also participate in the COT test at Atlanta Motor Speedway at the end of the month.(BDR PR)(10-17-2007)
Testing at Kentucky: J.J. Yeley tested for Hall of Fame Racing at Kentucky Speedway on Tuesday, along with David Green testing for Michael Waltrip Racing. #45-Kyle Petty is scheduled to test on Wednesday [Oct 16th]. Also Jeff Green and the #66 Haas CNC Racing team are taking part in a two-day test session, Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 16-17. Fans can watch from the Turn 3 Fan Center at no charge. Schedule subject to change daily. Test times vary.(Kentucky Speedway/Best Buy PR)(10-17-2007)
New Dale Jr. show on ESPN? hearing that Dale Earnhardt Jr. is working on a deal with ESPN to telecast a mini-series following Dale Jr as he makes the transition to Hendrick Motorsports from now up to the Daytona 500, which Jr’s people have already started taping meetings, all kinds of behind the scenes situations. No word on an air date.(10-16-2007)
Former 49ers Owner Almost Bought Hendrick in 2004 UPDATE no:
UPDATE 2: At the time in question, Mr. DeBartolo and Mr. White were in discussions with the former MB2 Motorsports team, and our involvement was limited solely to a potential technical support relationship. Hendrick Motorsports is not, and has never been, for sale.(HMS)(10-16-2007)
Petty to Move Into Top-Five in Career Starts: At Martinsville Speedway, #45-Kyle Petty becomes the driver with the fifth most starts all-time. He enters this weekend tied with Darrell Waltrip with 809 career starts. Petty has made 53 starts at Martinsville. He has five top-five and 15 top-ten finishes at the track. He also grabbed one pole at Martinsville, which came in 1992. Petty’s 23,817 laps completed at Martinsville are the most of any track in his career.(MCG Sports/Petty Racing PR)(10-16-2007)
Franchitti to test at Memphis: Dario Franchitti – is scheduled to be on the track in Memphis this Wednesday, Oct. 17, for a closed test session, fueling speculation that he will enter the Busch Series Sam’s Town 250 on Oct. 27. Franchitti made a successful stock car debut for Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) in the ARCA race at Talladega Oct. 5. After testing in Memphis this week, he is slated to make his Craftsman Truck Series debut Saturday in Martinsville before a possible return to Memphis to make his first Busch Series start. CGRFS announced Oct. 3 that Franchitti had signed a multi-year deal with the organization to compete in the Sprint Cup Series beginning in 2008 driving the # 40 Dodge Avenger next season. The 34-year-old Franchitti is in the midst of a stock car development program similar to the one CGRFS teammate Juan Pablo Montoya engaged in just over a season ago, with an impressive qualifying run and ARCA race in Talladega that led to his NASCAR debut in Memphis. The official entry list for the Sam’s Town 250 will be released next week. NASCAR returns to Memphis Motorsports Park on Oct. 26-27. For Sam’s Town 250 tickets or more information, call toll-free 1-866-40-SPEED or visit MemphisMotorsportsPark.com.(MMP PR)(10-16-2007)
Roush testing at CMP: been told that Carl Edwards and Colin Braun are at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, SC (yester)day testing Busch cars.(Carolina Motorsports Park)(10-16-2007)
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Stewart sees both sides of issues as an owner, driver
Tony Stewart has never been one to mince words.
www.nascar.com/2007/news/features/conversation/10/16/tstewart/index.html
NOS joining energy drink craze with Barrett for ‘08
Mike Fine and Chris Lencheski are swimming with the sharks in a crowded pool of energy drink sponsors in NASCAR’s top division, and that’s just fine with them.
www.nascar.com/2007/news/business/10/16/rlemasters.nos.sbarrett/index.html
Open-wheel drivers face same challenges as Mario
When reigning Indianapolis 500 and IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti attempts to qualify for the Craftsman Truck Series event at Martinsville (3 p.m. ET Saturday, SPEED), he joins a pack of open-wheel standouts already paving the path to stock cars.
www.nascar.com/2007/news/headlines/cup/10/16/mandretti.open.wheelers/index.html
Inside the Halls of Petty: Oh, my Martinsville home
Petty Enterprises and Martinsville Speedway, but a few combinations mean more to the history of NASCAR than those two.
www.nascar.com/2007/news/features/10/16/inside.petty.martinsville.kpetty.blabonte/index.html
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Courtesy of Scene Daily
The Chase at Martinsville: How the drivers measure up
Jeff Gordon earned his second consecutive Cup win, expanding his points lead to 68 points over Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson and 78 over Richard Childress Racing’s Clint Bowyer as the series heads to Martinsville Speedway for Sunday’s Subway 500
www.scenedaily.com/ct/c/23108491
48 Cup teams on preliminary entry list
The preliminary NASCAR Nextel Cup entry list for Sunday’s Subway 500 at Martinsville Speedway includes 48 teams, five more than will make the field.
www.scenedaily.com/ct/c/23108492
Study: MIS makes more economic impact than Super Bowl
According to Michigan International Speedway, a study has found that the track generated more economic impact on the area than the 2006 Super Bowl.
www.scenedaily.com/ct/c/23108510
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Kevin Harvick Fan Club Gathering … On Friday, October 19 from 5 -10 p.m. Harvick will have his annual Fan Club Gathering at Kevin Harvick Incorporated. You must be a member of the 2007 Kevin Harvick Club to be permitted into Harvick’s autograph session. Guest who are not registered members of the 2007 Harvick Fan Club are welcome to attend the Gathering, but will not be permitted into Harvick’s autograph session or participate in any events designated for Fan Club Members Only. Additionally, several members of the No. 29 Shell-Pennzoil team will be on hand from 7:15-8 p.m. to sign autographs. For more information please visit www.kevinharvick.com.
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Testing, Testing … Jeff Burton and the AT&T Racing team will test at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway on Wednesday, October 17 in preparation for the remaining races on the 2007 NASCAR Cup Series calendar.
Testing One, Two, Three, Testing … On Wednesday, October 17, Clint Bowyer and the Jack Daniel’s racing team will test at Gateway International Raceway, near St. Louis, in preparation for next month’s Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway.
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Dale Jarrett, No. 44 UPS Toyota Camry
Has the announcement last week of your retirement really sunk in yet?
“Yeah, a little bit. It’s definitely going to take some getting used to though. It probably won’t hit me until after the season and then of course a lot more next year. You know, it’s weird. I think when you have a job – whether it’s as a race car driver or whatever you do – if you do it for a long time, you start to envision how it will come to an end, and how and when you might walk away. I think everyone wants to be able to go out on their own terms and have some input into the whole process. But it doesn’t always work out the way you want it to. As I said last week, this was something I had really put a lot of thought into for the last couple months. But then actually coming out and saying it and putting those wheels in motion, so to speak, was a lot tougher than I thought it would be. I’m comfortable with the decision and I’m happy that I was able to go out on my own terms…”
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Second Chevy World of Outlaws Team Added for ‘08; Chevy Begins Preparations for Next Season
Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) has announced that the 2006 World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Series champion Donny Schatz will join TSR next year in a Chevy-powered entry alongside the No. 20 Bass Pro Shops/Chevrolet machine. Additionally, Armor All will sponsor Schatz’s No. 15 Chevy while Parkerstore will remain with Schatz as an associate sponsor.
“The addition of Donny to Tony Stewart Racing is very good for Chevy and will bring even more exposure to our World of Outlaws racing effort for next year,” said Ray Smith, who oversees Chevrolet’s WoO and USAC racing programs. “Donny’s won about 20 percent of the races he raced this year and we look forward to working with him next year.”
With the 2008 season only several months ahead, Chevrolet is already making preparations for supporting both Chevy World of Outlaws entries next year. “We’re planning to do some aero testing and chassis work with both teams before the end of season,” said Smith. “Chevy is committed to doing all we can to help our teams win.”
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FedEx Express Fact: Denny Hamlin will make his 75th NASCAR NEXTEL Cup start this weekend at Martinsville. Through 74 races Hamlin has recorded three wins, five poles and has finished in the top-ten 39 times (52%).
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Courtesy of Jayski
Edwards Looks to Clinch Championship in Memphis: #60-Carl Edwards, who holds a 638-point lead over second-place #00-David Reutimann and a 753-point advantage over third-place Kevin Harvick, can clinch the crown by leaving Memphis with a lead of 585 points or more over the second-place driver in the point standings. He also has a bit of a cushion as he can lose 53 points and still earn the crown.(NASCAR PR)(10-16-2007)
Sherman to Drive for Braun at Memphis & Texas: A Braun Racing spokesperson confirmed that Brent Sherman will drive the team’s #10 Toyota in the upcoming Busch Series races at Memphis at Texas. Sherman had driven in the first 30 races with McGill Motorsports before leaving the team prior to the Charlotte race.(SceneDaily.com)(10-16-2007)
McClure Running Special Scheme at Memphis: Eric McClure and the #0-Hefty Team will be representing St. Jude Children’s Hospital in the Design a Dream Event at Memphis Motorsports Park next weekend. The #0 Hefty Chevy will be sporting a new paint scheme that was designed by St. Jude’s patient William, who will be at the track. Prior to the race, McClure will be making a special stop at St. Jude on Thursday to tour the hospital and meet the patients.(McClure PR), see an image of the car on my Busch Series Paint Schemes page.(10-16-2007) www.jayski.com/schemes/2007busch.htm
Images: Several paint schemes from Lowes added to the Busch Series Paint Schemes page, including #5 Sta-Green Winterizer Chevy, #9 Klondike Dodge, #11 Sweet Baby Rays Chevy, #17 iLevel Ford, #18 Monster Slim Jim Chevy, #22 Family Dollar Dodge, and #27 Viva / Breast Cancer Research Ford. www.jayski.com/schemes/2007busch.htm
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Racing For Shakes
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Justin Labonte returns to #00 at Martinsville: Justin Labonte will make his third career Craftsman Truck Series start in the #00 Aaron’s Lucky Dog Toyota Tundra at Martinsville Speedway this Saturday afternoon. Labonte, the son of two-time Nextel Cup Series champion Terry Labonte, has never raced at Martinsville Speedway, but has two previous Craftsman Truck Series start and 76 Busch Series starts behind him. The North Carolina native looks forward to learning the track and bringing home a solid finish for Aaron’s.(Michael Waltrip Racing PR)(10-16-2007)
Matthews to sub for Bliss at Atlanta: Ryan Mathews will pilot the Bobby Hamilton Racing #4 Dodge next week at Atlanta while regular driver Bliss competes in the NASCAR Busch Series race in Memphis. Mike Bliss will drive the #4 Open Joist Dodge this Saturday at Martinsville Speedway.(Bobby Hamilton Racing PR)(10-16-2007)
Scott to make short-track debut at Martinsville: Brian Scott takes another major step in his development this weekend when he makes his NASCAR short track debut in the Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway. Scott will now permanently take over the reins of the #16 Strutmasters.com Ford prepared by Xpress Motorsports. Scott made his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck start at New Hampshire and followed that up with a start at Las Vegas but yielded to veteran Derrike Cope at Talladega. Scott will now finish out the year in the Xpress Motorsports entry and will run for NCTS Rookie of the Year in 2008.(Xpress Motorsports PR)(10-16-2007)
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NASCAR showing 40 on truck series entry list
Justin Labonte returns to NASCAR this weekend, driving the No. 00 Darrell Waltrip Motorsports entry in the Craftsman Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway.
www.scenedaily.com/ct/c/23108493
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Courtesy of TruckSeries.Com
Winning At Home A Wonderful Thing
10-16-2007 | TruckSeries.com Report
Jon Wood’s 2003 Kroger 200 victory wasn’t a career-defining moment. But winning a few miles from his Stuart, Va., hometown in front of family and friends was sweet for Wood, to say the least. “In terms of career advancement, the effect was minimal,” said Wood. “But personally, you couldn’t have picked a better race track or a more prestigious one. My grandpa raced there and Martinsville’s got a lot of history.” The victory was the most recent of the then 21-year-old Wood’s two series wins. Since rejoining the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on a fulltime basis in July, Wood has rolled up five top-10 finishes – the best a third place, near victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in September.
www.truckseries.com/cgi-script/NCTS_07/articles/000128/012870.htm
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Hoosier Tire Testing Begins
ARCA RE/MAX Series Drivers to Compete on Short Track Radials in 2008
TOLEDO OH (10-16-07)—The ARCA RE/MAX Series contested the last event of the 2007 season on Sunday, but that doesn’t mean that race teams, series sponsors or officials have time to rest. In fact, Toledo Speedway was bustling with activity less than 24 hours after the conclusion of the Hantz Group 200 presented by Belle Tire ARCA RE/MAX Series race, as several race teams converged on the .5-mile facility to begin testing of the new Hoosier Tire short track radial, which will debut in 2008. From Toledo, Hoosier and ARCA officials traveled to Salem Speedway in Indiana on Tuesday for additional tire tests.
The 2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series season will mark the introduction of the short track radial tire to the series, which competes each season on a diverse combination of tracks ranging in size from .5-mile to 2.66-miles in length on paved, concrete and dirt surfaces. The short track radial will complement an established superspeedway radial tire program in the series. ARCA RE/MAX Series veteran Justin Allgaier, who finished fourth in the 2007 ARCA RE/MAX Series national championship point standings with one win, four top-5 and 11 top-10 finishes, served as the primary tester during the two-day session. Eddie Sharp Racing also participated in the test, relying on former Formula One driver Scott Speed, who made his ARCA RE/MAX Series debut at Talladega Superspeedway on October 5th and has announced plans to run the entire ARCA RE/MAX Series schedule for Team Red Bull in 2008.
In order to develop the ARCA short track radial, Hoosier Tire engineers utilized data and performance records of radials which have been raced and tested on different venues in various series. The newly developed ARCA RE/MAX Series short track radial tire will be used on all tracks one mile in length or shorter with the exception of dirt tracks, which will continue to utilize bias ply tires.
Hoosier has participated as a supplier for ARCA sanctioned racing events since 1985, placing the Indiana-based company among the longest-standing participating manufacturer-sponsor relationships in the history of the ARCA RE/MAX Series. The company’s co-founder, Bob Newton, began his association with the ARCA nameplate in 1953 when he competed as a racer in ARCA-sanctioned short track racing at Flat Rock Speedway.
For more information on Hoosier Racing Tire Corp., visit www.hoosiertire.com.
For more information on the ARCA RE/MAX Series, visit www.arcaracing.com.
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The Pro Cup Skinny: Shane Wallace
usarprocup.com/view_article.asp?id=2512
A.J Frank And Camping World Ready For South Georgia
usarprocup.com/view_article.asp?id=2511
JEGS.com pro St. Amant still hungers for USAR title
usarprocup.com/view_article.asp?id=2510
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www.nascarlocalracing.com/content.php?Series_ID=28
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Ranger’s pedal to the metal as he eyes NASCAR career
Toronto Star – Ontario, Canada
It took over the struggling CASCAR series, renamed it the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series and provided Ranger with a new lease on his racing life. …
www.thestar.com/Sports/article/267172
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HOME HARDWARE CHEVROLET TEAM CELEBRATE A SUCCESSFUL SEASON
October 15, 2007. Don Thomson Jr. and the Home Hardware Chevrolet team can be proud of their accomplishments in the inaugural season of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series (NCATS) in 2007. Becoming the first ever …
www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=272861
KENNINGTON & CASTROL DODGE SEASON HIGHLIGHTED BY TWO WINS AT BARRIE
October 15, 2007. DJ Kennington and the Castrol Dodge Team came into the new NASCAR Canadian Tire Series ready to prove they were a team to be reckoned with at each event. From the season opener at Cayuga Speedway …
www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=272860
FULL THROTTLE TEAM GOING FULL SPEED TO PREPARE FOR 2008 RACING SEASON
October 15, 2007. Brad Graham and the Full Throttle /Challenger Motor Freight/Logel’s Auto Parts team began a new chapter in Canadian Racing history this past summer with the first year of …
www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=272859
MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOLS TEAM CELEBRATE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 2007
October 15, 2007. John Ryan (J.R.) Fitzpatrick and the Milwaukee Electric Tools Chevrolet team were among the fastest cars and toughest competitors at every event on the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series schedule. …
www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=272858
ROLLER COASTER RIDE FOR TEAM MOPAR, DODGE WINS MANUFACTURER’S CUP
October 15, 2007. The Mopar Parts Dodge team embraced the excitement of a new era as the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series began competition in May at Cayuga Speedway. 2007 would prove to be a season with several highs a …
www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=272857
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Cheers & Jeers
Rutsy Walrus, The King’s Car, and Bob Jenkins’ Seat
by Carol Einarsson
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Insider Racing News
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Lowe’s Motor Speedway Becomes Gordon’s Playground
by Chuck Abrams
Insider Racing News
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Trawling on eBaY for the Eclectic NASCAR Fan
by Larry Cottrill
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17
12:00m-12:30A espn2 NASCAR Now, HD
3:00A-4:00 SPEED FIM 250 World Championship GMC Australian Grand Prix,, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia, Oct 14/07, R
4:00A-5:00 SPEED FIM MotoGP World Championship GMC Australian Grand Prix, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia, Oct 14/07, R
11:00A-12:00n ESPN-CL 2004 O’Reilly NHRA Mid-South Nationals, Mamphis, TN, Aug 22/04
12:00n-1:00P SPEED SCCA SPEED Touring Car Championship, Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA, Oct 5/07, R
1:00P-2:00 SPEED SCCA SPEED GT Championship, Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA, Oct 5/07, R
2:00P-2:30 SPEED Ferrari Challenge, Virginia Intl. Raceway, Danville, VA, May 20/07, R
2:30P-3:00 SPEED Ferrari Challenge from California Speedway, Fontana, CA, Aug 12/07, R
3:00P-4:00 SPEED World of Outlaws sprint cars, Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA, Sept 29/07, R
4:00P-5:00 SPEED USAR Hooters Pro Cup Mark Brooks Memorial Naturally Fresh 250, Myrtle Beach, SC, Oct 6/07, N
5:30P-6:00 espn2 NASCAR: Chasing Glory, #4, a behind-the-scenes look at the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, HD
6:00P-6:30 espn2 NASCAR Now, Ryan Burr, HD, L
(Wednesday listing only courtesy of Race Fan TV www.geocities.com/racefantv/USTV.htm)
Thursday – October 18th
12:00 PM NASCAR Busch Series Charlotte SPEED
2:30 PM Back in the Day with Dale Earnhardt, Jr SPEED
3:00 PM Nextel Cup Replay Charlotte SPEED
5:00 PM ESPN Ultimate NASCAR: Biggest Races ESPN2
8:00 PM The Chase is On Martinsville Preview SPEED
8:30 PM Survival of the Fastest Charlotte SPEED
10:00 PM NNCS: Bank of America 500 HDNet
Friday – October 19th
9:00 am Sportscentury: Jeff Gordon ESPNC
11:00 AM NASCAR Live! Martinsville (LIVE) SPEED
1:30 PM USAR Hooters Pro Cup Championship Series SPEED
2:30 PM NASCAR Live! Martinsville (LIVE) SPEED
3:00 PM Go or Go Home Martinsville (LIVE) SPEED
3:30 PM Nextel Cup Series qualifying Martinsville ESPN2
5:30 PM Survival of the Fastest Charlotte SPEED
6:00 PM NASCAR Live! Martinsville (LIVE) SPEED
7:00 PM Nextel Cup Series qualifying Martinsville ESPN2
7:00 PM Trackside Martinsville SPEED
8:00 PM NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown Qualifying (LIVE) SPEED
11:30 PM Survival of the Fastest Charlotte SPEED
Saturday – October 20th
10:30 AM NASCAR Live! Martinsville (LIVE) SPEED
11:00 AM Craftsman Truck Series Qualifying Martinsville (LIVE) SPEED
2:30 PM NCTS Setup Martinsville (LIVE) SPEED
3:00 PM Craftsman Truck Series Martinsville (LIVE) SPEED
7:00 PM Nextel Cup Series final practice Martinsville (SDD) ESPN2
10:00 PM NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown (LIVE) SPEED
Sunday – October 21st
8:00 AM NASCAR Performance SPEED
8:30 AM Tradin’ Paint Martinsville SPEED
9:00 AM Survival of the Fastest Charlotte SPEED
9:30 AM NASCAR RaceDay Martinsville (LIVE) SPEED
1:00 PM Nextel Cup Series Countdown Martinsville ABC
1:30 PM Nextel Cup Series Race – Martinsville ABC
7:00 PM The SPEED Report SPEED
8:00 PM NASCAR Victory Lane Martinsville (SDD) SPEED
9:00 PM Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain ….Guest – Dale Earnhardt Jr. (LIVE) SPEED
Always CHECK YOUR LOCAL LISTINGS!
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