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2005 Nextel Cup Series News Archive
Page 1: December - September

December 2005

Gordon Scores 5th Overall in Third Day of Dakar Rally

Gordon, Jump Starts Hummer into Top 15 on First Day of Dakar

The Media Has Spoken: Stewart's Indy Win is Top Story of 05

Gordon, Team Dakar USA is Ready for Dakar

Gordon, Team Dakar USA Hummer Completes Tech Inspection

NASCAR to Restructure Regional Tours in 2007

Oak Hills Athletic Boosters Brings in Rusty Wallace

Lucky Fan to be Named “Mayor of Speedweeks”

Kyle Petty Coming to Disney Marathon Weekend

Kvapil to Drive No. 32 Tide/Downy Chevrolet for PPI in 2006

Bobby Hamilton Jr.'s Relationship with PPI Motorsports Ends

Rusty Wallace Shakes Down Daytona Prototype at DIS

The King is Coming to Iowa Speedway

Kyle Petty in Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade

Tony Stewart Honored by U.S. House of Representatives

R. Gordon Tackling Most Difficult Challenge of Driving Career

Gordon, Earnhardt Jr. Highlight First Cup Test Session at DIS

Tony's Tahoe

Wood Brothers Racing Names Hyder Crew Chief on #21 Car

Chevy Announces Sponsorship of Bodine Bobsled Challenge

Roy McCauley Named Crew Chief of the No. 2 Dodge

A Look Back: Revisiting 2005 Preseason Media Predictions

Kvapil Permitted to Pursue Other Opportunities

Morgan Shepherd Charity Ride Dec. 12

Daytona Q and A With Brian Vickers

NASCAR Completes TV Deals with FOX, Turner, ABC/ESPN

NASCAR 2007 Television Contract Transcript

Ron Otto Named BAM Racing Crew Chief

Martinsville Nextel Cup Schedule Unchanged for 2006

Todd Parrott Named No. 43 Cheerios Crew Chief

Finley to Head Up NAPA Racing Team

Raybestos Rookie Luncheon Transcript

George Lopez Ties in with Dale Jarrett for Episode 88

Tony Stewart, ART Raise Money at Thunderhill

Nextel Cup Series Champion's Week - Day 5

Stewart to Collect More Than $6 Million in Point Fund Awards

  • 2005 Nextel Cup Series Money Totals

    Three Straight for Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

    Snowball Derby to be Filled With Roush Driver X Contestants

    Nextel Cup Series Champion's Week - Day 4

    Blaney Rejoins BDR, Hamlin Assumes Crew Chief Duties

    NASCAR Helps USA Bobsled Team to Early Season Success

    Moog's Championship Streak Reaches 40 with Stewart's Title

    Nextel Cup Series Champion's Week - Day 3




    October 2005

    Petty Driving Experience Withdraws from SprintCar League

    Nextel Cup Series Champion's Week - Day 2

    General Motors Captures 16 Racing Championships in 2005

    Nextel Cup Series Champion's Week - Day 1

    Robert Yates Racing Announces 2006 Lineup

    Nextel Cup Series Champion's Week Preview

    Stratasys Technology Helps Stewart Win 2005 Championship

  • Nextel Cup Series Season-Ending Leaders

    Kyle Petty Nominated Sportsman of Year

    Sprint Nextel Provides "Dramatic" Awards Ceremony First

    Daytona “Favorite Place to Attend a Motorsports Event”

    Record-Tying Field Finalized for 2006 Budweiser Shootout

    Stewart Secures Second NASCAR Title

    Gordon Closes Season with “Satisfying” 14th-place Finish

    Dale Jr. Finishes 19th in Race and Final Point Standings

    Nemechek Finishes 24th in Homestead

    Riggs 38th in Homestead

    Waste Management to Sponsor Marlin's No. 14 Chevy in 2006

  • MB2/Sterling Marling Press Conference

    Homestead Q&A With Rick Hendrick

    Homestead Q&A With Jack Roush

    Schrader Joins Wood Brothers/JTG Racing Team

  • Wood Brothers/JTG Racing Press Conference

    Nextel Cup Championship Contender Press Conference

    First Trees Planted in Dale Earnhardt Forest

    Competitive Edge Motorsports, Kirby Part Ways

    Nextel Cup Series News & Notes - Homestead

    Brent Sherman to Drive No. 49 for BAM Racing

    Budweiser Shootout: Final Chance at Homestead

    Ultimate Fan Experience Continues at Championship Weekend

    Rusty’s Last Dodge Call

    The Ford Five - Week 10 of the Chase for the Championship

    Evernham Motorsports Announces New Team Structure for 06

    The Nos. 9 and 19 to Sport New Paint Schemes for 2006

    Riggs Carries Florida Football Tradition to Homestead

    Chase for the Nextel Cup: The FINALE

    Hamlin Qualifies for 2006 Budweiser Shootout

    Two Major Enhancements for California Speedway

    Final Week of Voting for Chex NMPA NASCAR Most Popular

    Stewart Sets Sights on Second NASCAR Title

    Nemechek Places 17th in Phoenix

    Crash Ends Day for Dale Jr. at Phoenix

    Early Tire Trouble Leads to Disappointment for Bliss at PIR

    Kenny Wallace Replaces Kurt Busch at Phoenix

    Roush Racing Suspends Kurt Busch

    Fans at Fordracing.com Can Hear the Excitement from Miami

    Yeley to Drive No. 18 Interstate Batteries Chevrolet

  • Announcement Transcript

    Roush Takes New Cap Rule Personally

    Edwards Guns for Trifecta

    Wake Up With Tony Stewart

    McMurray Ready to Join Ford Stable

    Rudd Speaks About His Future Plans

    Petty Enterprises Signs Bobby Labonte

  • Press Conference Transcript

    NASCAR Preseason Thunder Fan Fest Ready to Roll at DIS

    Ellen Takes Her Need for Speed to Petty Driving Experience

    Earnhardt Sr. and Earnhardt Jr. Race Driven Cars on eBay

    Columbia Sportswear Joins Bodine Bobsled Challenge

    NASCAR Announces 2006 Competition Policies

    Kasey Kahne and Emeka Okafor Launch Team 950

    Nextel Cup Series News & Notes - Phoenix 2

    Pepsi Extends Hendrick Motorsports Sponsorship

    The Ford Five - Week 9 of the Chase for the Championship

    Rudd Announces Plans for the Future

    This Week in Ford Racing: Elliott Sadler

    Martin to Run Final Throw-Back Paint Scheme at Phoenix

    Dodge Teleconference: Casey Mears

    Martin Brings Home Record IROC Title, Will Bring Home Car

    Chase for the Nextel Cup: Phoenix

    Kurt Busch to Drive Miller Lite Dodge in 2006

    Busch Released from Contract, McMurray to Join Roush in 06

    Casey Mears Selected to Drive No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge

    Labonte, Joe Gibbs Racing to Part Ways After 2005 Season

    MB2 Names Randolph Crew Chief For Marlin's No. 14 Team

    Ganassi, Home123 End Sponsorship Relationship

    Stewart's Title Run Continues at Texas

    Dale Jr. Eighth in Texas

    Nemechek Struggles in Texas, Vows That it Will Get Better

    Hamlin to Drive #11 FedEx Chevrolet for Joe Gibbs Racing

  • Press Conference Highlights

    Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper to Sponsor Riggs in 2006

    Evernham's Charity Chopper Takes Final Laps at Texas

    Wake Up with Matt Kenseth

    Ford Signs its Largest-Ever Racing Sponsorship

    Gordon and Pastrana to Drive USA Race of Champions Team

    Terry Labonte Returning for Another Try at Daytona 500 Win

    Record Falls in Chex NMPA NASCAR Most Popular

    Hall of Fame Racing Announces 2006 Driver Lineup

  • Press Conference Transcript

    Haas CNC Racing Closes on Land in Kannapolis

    Nextel Cup Series News & Notes - Texas 2

    PGA Tour Tries it NASCAR-Style

    Want to be on TV in the Nextel Tribute to America?

    Labbe to Yates as Consultant

    RCR Shuffles Cup Series Crew Chief Lineup

    Geek Squad to be Featured on #0 Car at Texas

    Forbes Recognizes International Speedway Corporation

    Nextel Teleconference: Rusty Wallace

    The Ford Five - Week 8 of the Chase for the Championship

    Hummer to Sponsor Gordon, Team Dakar USA

    Chase for the Nextel Cup: Texas

    Interstate Batteries Rewards Local Dealer with Opportunity

    NASCAR Nextel Cup 2005 Yearbook Orders Being Taken Now


    September 2005

    Stewart Extends Point Lead with Top-10 Run at Atlanta

    Dale Jr. Dominates Early, Finishes Strong at Atlanta

    Handling Issues Curb Nemechek's Performance in Atlanta

    Engine Problems Adds to Riggs' Disappointment in Atlanta

    Mark Martin Clinches IROC Championship

    GM Goodwrench, Hershey Join Forces on RCR’s No. 29

    Earnhardt Among Drivers Named as All-Time IROC Legends

  • Recepient Quotes

    Biffle Honors 48th Brigade of the Georgia National Guard

    Tony Stewart Moves Into Goody’s Country

    AAA to Become Primary Sponsor of Martin's No. 6 in 2006

    Labbe Out as No. 19 Crew Chief

    Nextel Cup Series News & Notes - Atlanta 2

    BDR and Wimmer will Part Ways at the End of 2005 Season

    Marlin to Join MB2 Motorsports

    Jack Daniel's Texas Pride Scheme to be Unveiled Nov. 2

    Chevrolet Clinches Nextel Cup Manufacturers Championship

    Stewart Becomes a Resident of “Mr. Petty’s Neighborhood”

    Nextel Teleconference: Mark Martin

    Budweiser.com Hosts Live Dale Jr. Webcast

    The Ford Five - Week 7 of the Chase to the Championship

    Dodge Doubleheader Teleconference: Marlin and Sorenson

    Jeff Gordon, Foundation Raise Funds for Marrow Program

    Chase for the Nextel Cup: Atlanta

    Jeff Gordon Ends Drought With Subway 500 Victory

    Martinsville Puts Stewart Back on Top

    18th Place at Martinsville for Dale Jr.

    Pit Road Penalty Costly for Nemechek

    Martin Forced to Backup

    Kenseth and Martin Still in the Chase

    NASCAR Enters Agreement with Next Estate for Prepaid Card

    NASCAR Announces New Partnerships with Minority Vendors

    Berrier Penalty Upheld

    Nextel Cup Series News & Notes - Martinsville 2

    Martinsville Speedway's Subway 500 Sold Out

    Nextel Teleconference: Jimmie Johnson

    This Week in Ford Racing: Greg Biffle

    Dodge Teleconference: Ryan Newman

    DIRECTV Inks Deal With NASCAR as New Corporate Sponsor

    Interstate Batteries Announces “Charged for Life” Campaign

    Chase for the Nextel Cup: Martinsville

    The Ford Five - Week 6 of the Chase to the Championship

    Stewart's Paint Scheme to Feature New Lithium-ion Tools

    Pattie, Kyle, Richard Petty On Today Show Friday

    A Not So Bad Night at Charlotte for Points Leader

    Nemechek Fights Back to Finish Fourth in Charlotte

    Saturday Night Blowout in Charlotte

    Budweiser Quotes: Dale Jr. Out Early of UAW-GM Quality 500

    Jack Daniel's Extends Sponsorship with RCR, Bowyer to Drive

  • Richard Childress Racing Announcement Quotes

    The Stanley Works Fires Up the Engines With Evernham

  • Evernham, Riggs Announcement Quotes

    Subway 500 at Martinsville Like Homecoming for Denny Hamlin

    Roush Racing on their 200th Win

    DEI Pays Tribute to the Loss of an Employee

    88 Fans Will Ride with Green and Petty in Race at Charlotte

    Kahne Looking for Big Results in the Dodge Ram Mega Cab

    Gordon, Moneymaker & Harrah’s Go all-in for a Worthy Cause

    No. 6 "Blue Crew" Comes Through in the Clutch

    Nextel Cup Series News & Notes - Lowe's

    Kenseth Sporting Different Colors for Weekend at Lowe's

    Edwards to Appear on CNN Special this Sunday

    Female Fans Revolutionize America's Top Spectator Sport

    Nextel Teleconference: Ryan Newman

    Edwards to Race Against the Speed of Sound

    The Ford Five - Week 5 of the Chase to the Championship

    Chase for the Nextel Cup: Charlotte

    The Man Behind the Noise: Jim Covey of GM Racing

    Bliss Gets Back on Track in Kansas

    Nemechek Drives Damaged Car to 20th-Place Finish in Kansas

    Said's Kansas Performance Better than Result

    Dale Jr. 34th at Kansas

    Marathon's Kirby Brings Home 37th in Kansas

    Q&A With Brian France and Mike Helton

    Wake Up with Jimmie Johnson

    Crew Chief Darrow Suspended for Substance Abuse

    Martin and Kluever Test Together at Homestead

    GSK to Sponsor Stremme in the No. 39 Commit Dodge

    The Wrangler Brand’s Ride with Dale Jr. Fetches $42,100

    AMD to Power NASCAR

    Jeff Gordon and Harrah’s Team Up for a Good Cause

    Nextel Cup Series News & Notes - Kansas

    Roush Racing Talks About Their Next Hurdle

    Richard Childress Statement Regarding NASCAR Penalty

    Michael Waltrip Has Loudon Penalties Rescinded

    NASCAR "On Track for Charity" Set for Oct. 15 at LMS

    Race Fan to Serve as Honorary Pit Crew Member at Kansas

    Chase for the Nextel Cup: Kansas

    Berrier Suspended, Fined for Talladega Infractions

    The Ford Five - Week 4 of the Chase for the Championship

    Dodge Teleconference: Rusty Wallace

    Second at Talladega Puts Stewart First in Points

    Dale Jr. an Early Victim in Talladega Crash-fest

    Nemechek Survives Talladega, Finishes Ninth

    Wild Ride Sends Riggs to a 36th Place Finish

    International Speedway Launches Racetickets.com


    September 2005

    Pikes Peak International Raceway Sold, Closing

    Best Western International Joins Bill Davis Racing

    Wake Up with Ryan Newman

    Mears Tickled Pink to Promote Breast Cancer Awarness

    Humpy Wheeler Makes First Bid for the Custom Chopper

    Evernham, PPG and Perewitz Raise Money for Charity

    Fans to Choose Paint Scheme for Jack Daniel's Chevy at Texas

    One Day Left to Bid on Ride with Dale Jr.

    The Roush Five Hope to Avoid Trouble at Talladega

    Chase for the Cup Drives Through Talladega Sunday on NBC

    Nextel Cup Series News & Notes - Talladega 2

    Burton to Greet Fans at Cingular Store in Birmingham

    Target, CGRFS, BCRF Join the Fight Against Breast Cancer

    MB2 Motorsports' New Headquarters is Near Completion

    Gordon Lends a Helping Hand to Hurricane Katrina Victims

    "The Ford Five" - Week 3 of the Chase for the Championship

    This Week in Ford Racing: Kevin Lepage

    Dodge Teleconference: Ken Schrader

    Joe Garone Fined for Dover Infraction

    Chase for the Nextel Cup: Talladega

    Monster Mile Swipes Stewart's Streak of Top-10s

    Bad Brakes Equal Bad Break for Dale Jr. in Dover

    Nemechek Soldiers On to Finish 17th in Dover

    Riggs Finishes 24th in Dover

    Busch Fastest in Both Saturday Practices at Dover

    Waltrip & NAPA Head to Bill Davis Racing

    Yates Discusses Changes While Martin Talks About the Chase

    Earnhardt Foundation Teams with Wrangler for Benefit Efforts

    RCR Joins The Motorsport Industry Association

    Dale Earnhardt, Inc. to Appeal Waltrip Penalty

    Stewart Among Drivers Supporting Bodine Bobsled Challenge

    Lepage Tabbed as Driver for Peak Performance at Dover

    Nextel Cup Series News & Notes - Dover 2

    Gordon Helmet Auction Back with Help of Auction Cause

    Roush's Driver X Debuts Oct. 24 on Discovery Channel

    Chase for the Nextel Cup: Dover

    RYR Announces Immediate Personnel Changes

    Gordon Helmet Charity: Auction Off to Unbelievable Start

    Nextel Teleconference: Jeremy Mayfield

    "The Ford Five" - Week 2 of the Chase for the Championship

    This Week in Ford Racing: Ricky Rudd

    Robby Gordon’s Helmet to Assist Hurricane Katrina Victims

    DuPont Honors Returning Troops with NASCAR Experience

    Fines, Penalties, Probations Result from Loudon Infractions

    PPI Motorsports Expands Ince's Role Within Organization

    Can’t We All Just Get Along?

    Strong Start for Stewart in Chase for the Championship

    Dale Jr. Fifth at Loudon

    Good Finish Wrecked for Robby Gordon

    Nemechek Finishes 25th in New Hampshire

    Riggs Collects 28th Place Finish in New Hampshire

    Hard Racing Leads to Disappointment for Bliss in Loudon

    Joe Gibbs Racing and Samaritan's Purse Team Up

    Wake Up with Rusty Wallace

    Ride to Victory III Set for October 16

    RCR & Harvick Dispel Rumors for 2006

    Boris Said First to Commit to Lake Placid Bobsled Event

    UPS Wins WebAward for Fourth Consecutive Year

    Gillette Offers NASCAR Race Fans a Chance to Win $1 Million

    Kasey Kahne Autographed Die Cast Car up for Auction

    Daytona 500, Pepsi 400 Showcase Busy Year at DIS

    Tony Eury Jr. Now Crew Chief for No. 8 Budweiser Team

    Loomis Joining Petty, Letarte to Lead No. 24 Hendrick Team

    DEI Reunites Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Tony Eury, Jr.

    Tom Knox Named RCR’s Managing Director of Business

    Nextel Cup Series News & Notes - New Hampshire 2

    Tony Stewart, Media Darling

    "The Ford Five" - Week 1 of the Chase for the Championship

    Sorenson to Make Nextel Cup Debut at Home Track in Atlanta

    Fisher and Duncan Test for RCR

    Dodge Teleconference: Larry Carter

    Chase for the Nextel Cup: New Hampshire

    The Chase for the Cup Begins… Well, Not for Everybody

    Wallace, Martin Sentimental Favorites at Martinsville

    Team Caliber Sells Assets to Motorsports Authentics

    Stewart Finishes Seventh at Richmond, Starts First in Chase

    Another Strong Run for Bliss in Richmond

    Dale Jr. Hangs On to Lead Lap After Late Crash in Richmond

    Nemechek's Charge Foiled, Still Gains in Point Standings

    Riggs Finishes 29th in Richmond

    Auction of Custom Chopper for Charity to Start September 30

    National Stock Car Racing Commission Statement on 49 Team

    Jarrett Has a New Job on Speed Channel

    Edwards Looking to Finish 19th or Better at Richmond

    Kenseth Hoping to Complete Chase Comeback

    Mayfield Goes to the Dark Side for the Fall Race at Richmond

    Cingular to Present Fan with Replica Jeff Burton No. 31 Chevy

    Alltel, Newman Team Up to Help Hurricane Victims

    Hurricane Relief: Anheuser-Busch Donates Water, Funds

    Chex Most Popular Voting Over 3 Million

    Wake Up with Ryan Newman

    Dale Junior's "One Night Stand"

    Martin Looks for the Triple at Richmond

    Nextel Cup Series News & Notes - Richmond 2

    Darrow Fined for California Infraction

    Star Power Match Ups Announced for Chevy Rock & Roll 400

    Nextel Cup Series 2006 Schedule Announced

    Nextel Teleconference: Jeff Gordon

    This Week in Ford Racing: Elliott Sadler

    Dodge Teleconference: Ray Evernham

    Race to the Chase Rundown: Richmond

    Clinching a Spot in "The Chase" at Richmond

    Stewart Fifth in Fontana

    Nemechek Salvages Top-10 Finish in California

    Dale Jr. Out of Race and Chase with Blown Engine

    Late Race Incident Ruins Strong Run for Riggs

    A Long Night in Fontana for Bliss

    Said Finishes 30th in Southern California

    Wheaties Makes Full $10,750 Donation to First Tee

    General Motors, GM Foundation & GMAC Aid Hurricane Victims

    Kahne to be Honored by Enumclaw, Washington

    Waltrips & Aarons Give to American Red Cross

    Jon Wood Practices No. 21 Motorcraft Ford

    Wake Up with Jimmie Johnson

    NASCAR Aligns with Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina Relief

    Lowe's and Driver Jimmie Johnson are "Racing for Relief"

    Earnhardt Jr. Participates in Pursuit Training with Roanoke PD

    Robby Gordon Motorsports Assisting in Hurricane Recovery

    Penske Racing South Shows Support for Hurricane Victims

    Wood Brothers Racing Statement on the Death of Al Rudd, Sr.

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