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2006 Nextel Cup Series News Archive

Bodine Bobsled Event Adds Dragsters
Morgan Lucas and J.R. Todd, two of NHRA’s rising young Top Fuel stars, have proven quite capable of handling any quarter-mile challenge they’ve encountered on asphalt, but neither expected to be driving a bobsled in Lake Placid, N.Y.
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Monster Energy Joins Forces with Robby Gordon Off-Road
Monster Energy and Robby Gordon Off-Road have entered into an agreement that will team Monster Energy with Gordon’s world-wide off-road racing efforts including the famed Dakar Rally and the SCORE International Trophy Truck program.
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Bodine Bobsled Challenge Hosting Benefit Dinner & Auction
The 2nd Annual Chevrolet Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge, presented by Whelen Engineering, is hosting a Benefit Dinner and Auction on January 5, 2007 at Nicola’s on Main starting at 7 pm.
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Air Force Re-Ups with Wood Brothers/JTG Racing for 2007
The United States Air Force has announced that they will be returning as both a primary and associate sponsor of the No. 21 Wood Brothers/JTG NASCAR NEXTEL Cup team. 2007 will mark the seventh consecutive year in which they have backed the famous No. 21 car.
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NASCAR Jackson Hewitt Preseason Thunder Dates Finalized
Dates for the 2007 edition of NASCAR Jackson Hewitt Preseason Thunder Fan Fests at historic Daytona International Speedway have been finalized.
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Nelson Welcomes Baby Girl
Mike Nelson, crew chief of the No. 12 Alltel Dodge, and his wife, Kim, welcomed a baby girl into their family on Friday, December 22 at 11:33 a.m. Claire Margaret Nelson arrived three weeks early at 5 pounds, 6 ounces, but mother and baby are doing fine. Claire joins big brother Carter, who is 2.

National Guard Joins GMAC on No. 25 Chevrolets
Beginning in 2007, the Army National Guard will join forces with longtime Hendrick Motorsports partner GMAC to sponsor the No. 25 Chevrolets driven by Casey Mears in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series.
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Ricky Rudd Returns to Robert Yates Racing in 2007
Masterfoods USA announced today it will sponsor a second entry with Robert Yates Racing (RYR) in 2007 with Snickers® Brand as the primary sponsor. Veteran driver Ricky Rudd will return to RYR to drive after a one-year break from competition.
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Ricky Rudd, Robert Yates, Masterfoods USA Teleconference

Furniture Row Racing Enhances Nextel Cup Program
Furniture Row Racing’s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup program continues to make enhancements to strengthen the competitive level of its organization.
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Marcos Ambrose to Compete in Nextel Cup for Team Australia
Australian motor racing ace Marcos Ambrose will compete at the highest level of US motorsport next year when he competes in up to 10 NASCAR Nextel Cup events under the Team Australia and Aussie Vineyards banner.
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Holidays Provide Little Break for Construction Crews at LVMS
While many Americans will be taking an extended holiday throughout the end of December, construction crews at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will be hard at work.
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Drivers Announced for 2007 Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge
NASCAR great Geoff Bodine attended a press conference on Saturday (Dec. 16) at the Olympic Sports Complex in Lake Placid, N.Y. to promote the annual Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge and announce the 2007 drivers.
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DIS Creates “Said–Head” Ticket Offer for Budweiser Shootout
It was one of the most surprising moments of the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series season when road racing specialist Boris Said captured the Bud Pole for the 2006 Pepsi 400 and qualified for the 2007 Budweiser Shootout.
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Toyota Named Co-Title Sponsor of Cup Event at Infineon
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A. and the Northern California Toyota Dealers have reached a multi-year agreement with Infineon Raceway to serve as co-title sponsor of the annual NASCAR event in the Sonoma Valley, beginning in 2007.
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Johnson Winning Championship Voted Top Moment of 2006
The accolades continue to pile up for Jimmie Johnson, whose 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championship was voted the top moment of 2006 by members of the media.
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Fans Gobbling Up “Sit With Jimmy” Tickets
Jimmy Spencer was right – he is in touch with the fans. And judging from “Sit With Jimmy” ticket sales, he’s as popular as ever.
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Sirius to Put Listeners in "The Driver's Seat"
SIRIUS Satellite Radio, the Official Satellite Radio Partner of NASCAR starting in 2007, announced today that it will debut The Driver's Seat, an exclusive daily talk show hosted by veteran broadcaster John Kernan and a roster of current and former NASCAR drivers, on January 1.
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Gordon and Vandebosch 'Expecting'
On Wednesday, Jeff Gordon announced that wife Ingrid Vandebosch is pregnant.
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MMM Signs Ward Burton and State Water Heaters for 2007
Jeff Storie, State Water Heaters Brand Manager and Larry McClure, Morgan-McClure Motorsports President and Team Manager, announced a deal to sponsor the #4 Chevrolet Monte Carlo today in Abingdon, VA.
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Cingular to Dedicate Jeff Burton Cell Tower in South Boston
South Boston, Va., native and driver of the No. 31 Cingular Wireless Chevrolet Jeff Burton is returning to his hometown for a special event to celebrate Cingular’s network expansion in Virginia and to help give back to aspiring young drivers in the local community.
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Brewer, Smith, Chengelis, Blount, Newton Join ESPN
Championship-winning crew chief Tim Brewer and award-winning journalists Marty Smith, Angelique Chengelis, Terry Blount and David Newton have joined the experienced team of hosts, analysts and reporters for NASCAR’s return to the ESPN’s multimedia platforms in 2007.
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Dish Network Signs up to Sponsor Roush Racing’s "All-Stars"
Roush Racing announced today that DISH Network has signed on as a primary sponsor in the NASCAR Busch Series and the NEXTEL Cup Series, with additional status as an associate sponsor on all Roush entries.
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One More Week to Win Chance to Become Kahne’s Assistant
If you’ve always wanted to be Kasey Kahne’s right hand person, you only have one more week to make your dream come true.
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Sirius Taps Poole, Snider to Host Daily NASCAR Morning Show
SIRIUS Satellite Radio, the Official Satellite Radio Partner of NASCAR starting in 2007, announced today that renowned NASCAR beat reporter and columnist David Poole and veteran broadcaster Marty Snider will host a daily talk show, SIRIUS NASCAR Radio's The Morning Drive, exclusively on SIRIUS.
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Elvis, Madonna Head Star-Studded Neon Garage Lineup
“The King of Rock and Roll” and “The Material Girl” have played on some of the biggest stages around the world, and come March they’ll be adding the center stage of the Neon Garage to their resumes.
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NASCAR to Build Office Tower as Part of Hall of Fame
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced today that it has exercised its option to partner with a developer to build an office tower as part of the Hall of Fame project. Construction is set to begin early next year in Charlotte, N.C.
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Injury Forces Jimmie Johnson from Race of Champions
Hendrick Motorsports driver Jimmie Johnson sustained a fracture to his left wrist Friday, but the injury is not expected to affect his status for NASCAR preseason testing or the Feb. 18 Daytona 500.
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Biffle Dislocates Shoulder During Vegas Tire Test
The following is a statement from Greg Biffle regarding the on-track incident during the Goodyear tire test Las Vegas Motor Speedway:
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Evernham Motorsports Announces 2007 Paint Schemes
Dodge and Evernham Motorsports announced today new primary paint schemes for the No. 9 and 19 Dodge Chargers of drivers Kasey Kahne and Elliott Sadler for the 2007 season.
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Emmy Winning Voice of Bart Simpson and Gray Join Forces
SportsBlast, a producer of innovative online entertainment founded by Nancy “voice-of-Bart-Simpson” Cartwright, and NASCAR development driver Kenton Gray announced today a strategic marketing alliance set to launch immediately.
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Biffle Crashes During Goodyear Test at Las Vegas
Testing tires is pretty boring stuff for most drivers, but this week’s two-day Goodyear test at Las Vegas Motor Speedway left Kyle Busch excited and Greg Biffle with a headache.
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Roush Racing Announces 2007 Lineup for No. 26 Team
Roush Racing announced today the 2007 racing schedule for the No. 26 Ford Fusion driven by Jamie McMurray. Next year's roster will include 28 races with Crown Royal and 10 races with IRWIN Industrial Tools on the No. 26 Ford.
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NASCAR Mexico Corona Series to Debut in 2007
NASCAR announced today its newest international racing series. Under a licensing agreement with NASCAR, the Desafio Corona Series – the No. 1 stock car racing series in Mexico – will become the NASCAR Mexico Corona Series in 2007.
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Kurt Busch Presents “Impact Athlete Award” to Kyle Petty
A special “Impact Athlete Award” presentation by 2004 NASCAR champion Kurt Busch to popular veteran driver/humanitarian Kyle Petty was among the highlights of Wednesday night’s 2006 Southern Sports Awards.
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DirecTV Ushers in New Era of Viewing with Innovative Hotpass
Setting another new benchmark in TV sports programming, DIRECTV will produce a world’s first for NASCAR fans by taking them deep inside America’s fastest-growing spectator sport, allowing them to ride shotgun with their favorite drivers, through a new television service - NASCAR HOTPASS™ only on DIRECTV.
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Penske Racing Names Nelson Crew Chief of Alltel Dodge Team
Mike Nelson, a race engineer for Penske Racing since 2000, has been named crew chief of the Alltel Dodge team that competes in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series.
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Richert Named Crew Chief for Vickers, Team Red Bull in 2007
At the ripe age of 20, Brian Vickers became the youngest-ever NASCAR title holder in winning the 2003 NASCAR Busch Series driver’s championship. Likewise at 20, Doug Richert became the youngest crew chief to win NASCAR’s elite Cup Series championship back in 1980, the first of Dale Earnhardt’s seven titles.
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More Recognition for 2006 NEXTEL Cup Series Champion
The acknowledgments continue for 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson (No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet), who was honored during last week’s annual Champion’s Week festivities in New York City.
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Lowe’s to Sponsor Johnson in 2007 Daytona Rolex Races
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. announced today it will sponsor Nextel Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson in both Grand-Am Rolex Series races at Daytona International Speedway in 2007.
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2006 Year in Review
Click here for a look back at some of the best stories and top performances of the 2006 NASCAR season.
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Kodak, Penske Racing Strengthen Motorsports Program for 07
Eastman Kodak Company will compete for the checkered flag in the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series as primary sponsor of the No. 12 Dodge Charger driven by Ryan Newman at three major races.
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Busch, Biffle to Test New Banking at LVMS This Week
Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s new high banks will be tested by NASCAR Nextel Cup cars for the first time this week.
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GM Adds 13 Championships to Racing Portfolio in 2006
General Motors completed a stellar 2006 racing season with 13 combined driver and manufacturer championships, record-setting achievements, prestigious race wins and impressive accolades among GM's Cadillac, Chevrolet, HUMMER and Pontiac brands.
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NASCAR Champions' Week Comes to a Close
As NASCAR Champions’ Week came to a close in New York, the sport’s champions relished their final hours at one of the sport’s premier events, the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Awards Ceremony at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel.
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NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Champions Week – Day 5
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series teams and drivers have competed all season long for this. It’s time to present the final point fund awards and this year’s total is another record-setting amount for NASCAR.
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NEXTEL Cup Championship Team Has Weekly Racing Roots
A proud father watched his son receive the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championship crew chief award Thursday in New York, and in accepting, the son thanked his father for teaching him the trade as a youth, then allowing him to leave home to pursue his dream.
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The NASCAR Foundation to Launch Red Carpet Charity Auction
Every year NASCAR drivers trade their firesuits for formal wear for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Awards Ceremony at the Waldorf=Astoria in New York City. This year, several drivers and other celebrities in attendance will donate articles of clothing to The NASCAR Foundation Red Carpet Charity Auction that is scheduled to launch online immediately following the start of tonight’s ceremonies.
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Medical Excellence: NASCAR Honors Dr. Jerry Petty
As a physician, North Carolina neurosurgeon Dr. Jerry Petty ranks among the top of his field. He also ranks highly in the minds of many NASCAR drivers, officials and industry members – both past and present – whom he’s cared for during his 46-year medical career.
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NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Champions Week – Day 4
On the eve of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Awards Ceremony in New York, over $1 million in special awards were presented at the NASCAR/National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) Myers Brothers luncheon.
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Earnhardt Jr Wins 2006 NMPA Chex Most Popular Driver Award
NASCAR fans across the nation logged on to www.mostpopulardriver.com and with the click of a mouse, voted Dale Earnhardt, Jr. the most popular driver in 2006.
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NASCAR's Champions Revel in New York Visit
Hometown NASCAR champions from across America arrived at New York’s stately Waldorf=Astoria Hotel on Park Avenue Wednesday. It is the 11th-consecutive season-ending celebration for which NASCAR gathers all its local, regional and national series champions for a celebration.
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NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Champions Week – Day 3
It seemed like a normal race morning in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. The drivers awoke early, attended a meeting with NASCAR President Mike Helton, donned their uniforms, signed autographs, participated in live television interviews, climbed into their race cars and drove off to the cheers of their fans.
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Sirius Satellite Radio to Provide Unprecedented Coverage
SIRIUS Satellite Radio announced today that it will present unprecedented live radio coverage of NASCAR races starting in 2007, making listeners feel like they are on top of their favorite team's pit box on race day.
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NASCAR Champions Week Opens Doors for All Champions
Talk about a change in scenery. Philip Morris, the 2006 NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series national champion, awoke Wednesday in his hometown of Ruckersville, Va. (pop. 7,641) and he’ll spend the next three days in the nation’s largest metropolis, New York City (pop. 8,213,839).
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The NASCAR Foundation Sends Holiday Wishes
The NASCAR Foundation has partnered with NASCAR licensee Wright of Thomasville to offer holiday cards for NASCAR’s 75 million fans.
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NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Champions Week – Day 2
New York City traffic gets a makeover, NASCAR style, on Wednesday. The “Victory Lap,” featuring a procession of the Top 10 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers and their cars, takes the green flag at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday. For fans at home, the event can be seen live on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” It’s a moment not to be missed.
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Montoya Quickly Up to Speed with Successful 2006
Juan Pablo Montoya capped off an eventful conclusion to the 2006 racing season at Homestead-Miami Speedway with his Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) crews after successfully qualifying for his first-career NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race in the Texaco/Havoline Dodge, and pulling his first racing “double” in the Busch Series event.
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NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Champions Week – Day 1
The whirlwind officially began for 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson (No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet) on Monday, as he kicked off one of the busiest and most exciting five days of his career.
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Revisiting 2006 Preseason Media Predictions
With the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series season now in the books, it’s time to look back and gauge the accuracy of the media’s preseason forecasts.
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Bank of America Becomes “Official Bank of NASCAR” in 2007
Bank of America, one of the world’s largest financial institutions, today announced that it has entered into a multi-year agreement with the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) to become the “Official Bank of NASCAR,” beginning with the 2007 season.
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Haas CNC Racing Signs Blake Bjorklund
Haas CNC Racing has signed Blake Bjorklund to pilot the MRD Motorsports NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry for the first 12 races in 2007. This will be the first foray into the Craftsman Truck Series for Haas Racing as they partner with MRD Motorsports to develop drivers.
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Bill Lester Competes Against Sponsors in Karting Event
While fans nationwide watched Jimmie Johnson win his first Nextel Cup Championship this weekend, a select group of VIPs had an opportunity to do a lot more than watch as they got behind the wheel at a local karting track during race weekend in Miami and raced head-to-head against NASCAR star Bill Lester.
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Leading Graphics Provider for Race Teams Makes Acquisition
Motorsports Designs Holding, Inc. of High Point, North Carolina, the leading provider of racing graphics for NASCAR Teams announced today that it has acquired the assets of Corporate Image Motorsports, Inc. of Concord, North Carolina. Motorsports Designs is an affiliate of Vomela Specialty Company of St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Johnson’s Crew Claims Season Pit Crew Challenge Title
The pit crew for newly-crowned Nextel Cup champion Jimmie Johnson claimed the season-long Checkers®/Rally’s® Double Drive-Thru Challenge competition.
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A New Tradition Continues With Champions Gathering in NYC
NASCAR will crown the Jimmie Johnson as the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion next week in New York, but he won’t be the only one sporting a 2006 championship ring at the world-famous Waldorf=Astoria Hotel.
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NASCAR Teleconference: Jimmie Johnson
Welcome to this week's special post-season NASCAR teleconference with our guest, the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion, Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports.
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Jimmie Johnson’s Chase Diary: New York City
By Jimmie Johnson
Well we did it. That was a pretty cool day wasn't it? I still have a hard time believing it all. I guess in the next couple of days it will sink in and I'm sure when it finally does it will be one of the greatest feelings in the world.
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Johnson Wins Title; Finishes Season With Top Driver Rating
Not only did Jimmie Johnson out-duel Matt Kenseth to win his first career NASCAR NEXTEL Cup championship, he also finished the season with the highest Driver Rating.
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GM Rookies Success Point to Future
Racing is mostly about the here and now. But the season-ending NASCAR Nextel Cup race in Miami gave Chevrolet reason to be very optimistic about the future as well.
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Subplots Highlight Johnson's Championship
The story everyone in racing knows is that Monte Carlo SS driver Jimmie Johnson won the NASCAR Nextel Cup championship Sunday night. But other story plots leading up to that moment provide a unique review of the championship.
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MB2 Motorsports Changes Name to Ginn Racing
MB2 Motorsports has changed its name to Ginn Racing, effective immediately. The name change is a result of the team's new owner Bobby Ginn, who purchased majority interest in the racing organization in July.
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Budweiser Shootout Driver Lineup Finalized
The field for the 29th annual Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway is set. There will be at least 21 drivers that will be eligible for the 2007 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night, February 10th.
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Parsons to Receive NCMA Achievement Award
The North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA) will honor the outstanding achievement of individuals and organizations that have a significant impact on the North Carolina motorsports industry at the new Concord Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at the Inaugural NCMA Awards Banquet.
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Blue Man Group to Sponsor Pre-Race Show at LVMS
Las Vegas Motor Speedway is bringing Blue Man Group from the Las Vegas Strip to the front straightaway. The world famous group, which performs nightly at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in their custom-built Blue Man Theatre, will be the headline attraction during the Pre-Race Show prior to the March 11, 2007 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 at LVMS.
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Chase for the Nextel Cup: Final
The following is a rundown of the final NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series top 10 drivers, with Jimmie Johnson wrapping up his first NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Championship at the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The “Chase” was conducted over the final 10 events in NASCAR’s 36-race season. The “Chase” included drivers in the top 10 or who were within 400 points of the leader.
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Johnson Wins 2006 Title by 56 Points Over Matt Kenseth
Jimmie Johnson’s racing career started on a small motorcycle when he was five years old and culminated here Sunday night when the 31-year old Californian stood on the roof of his Lowe’s Chevrolet lifting the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup trophy over his head to the cheers of fans, teammates and a national television audience.
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Harvick Fifth in Miami, Fourth in NEXTEL Cup Standings
One day removed from hoisting the 2006 NASCAR Busch Series championship trophy, Kevin Harvick and the No. 29 GM Goodwrench racing team battled a tight condition on their race car for the majority of the season-finale Miami 400 on their way to a fifth-place finish, the team’s third top-five result in as many weeks.
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Bowyer, Jack Daniel's Chevy Wrap Up Season in Style
Clint Bowyer and the Jack Daniel’s Racing Team rang down the curtain on the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series season in fine fashion with their 11th top-10 finish of the year in yesterday’s last call at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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It's a Lucky 13 Omen for Nemechek in Season Finale
Was somebody or something trying to prepare Joe Nemechek for a lucky 2007 season? It does seem too coincidental that Nemechek, who will switch rides to the No. 13 Chevrolet next year for MB2 Motorsports, qualified 13th and finished 13th in Sunday's Nextel Cup season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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Stewart and Co. Salvage 15th-Place Finish at Homestead
With the same car that won three times during the 10-race Chase for the Championship, Tony Stewart and the No. 20 Home Depot Racing Team struggled to earn a 15th-place finish in the season-ending Ford 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway
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Dale Jr. Finishes 19th after Leading 47 Laps at Homestead
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the #8 Budweiser team led 47 laps – one more than its previous best at this 1.5-mile oval – but found the wall on lap 225 and finished 19th. Dale Jr. ends the season fifth in the point standings, his third top-five points finish in the last four years.
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Engine Failure Latest Culprit to Hinder Marlin's No. 14 Team
It seems Sterling Marlin can't catch a break. Despite starting from the top 20 and piloting a strong Chevy throughout Sunday's Nextel Cup season finale, bad luck continued to haunt the No. 14 race team as a faulty engine relegated the team to a 37th-place finish at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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Robby Gordon Finishes 40th in NASCAR’s Season Finale
Hoping to carry momentum into the 2007 season with the return to the Ford Racing fleet, Robby Gordon, fresh off his nearly flawless victory in the legendary Baja 1000, brought the 2006 season to a close with a 40th-place finish.
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Labonte, Cheerios Create a Storybook Finish for 2006 Season
Bobby Labonte, driver of the #43 Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge, ended the 2006 racing season by starting a whole new chapter on reading for kids across the country.
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Martin Set to Make Final Start for Roush
Mark Martin will be making his final NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series start behind the wheel of the No. 6 AAA Ford Fusion in Sunday's Ford 400. Martin spoke about his emotions and the 2006 season overall in between practice for tonight's Ford 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event.
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Yates Announces Two-Car Operation for 2007
Robert Yates, car owner of the No. 38 and No. 88 Ford Fusions, announced on Friday that he will have a two-car operation next season.
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Robby Gordon’s Red Bull Chevy Dominates 2006 Baja 1000
Robby Gordon and Andy McMillin turned in a virtually perfect performance over a nearly 19-and-a-half-hour time span in dominating the 39th Baja 1000 in their Red Bull Chevrolet CK1500.
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Greeen “Wraps Up” Season with Special Paint Design in Miami
As NASCAR wraps up its 2006 NEXTEL Cup Series season, the Best Buy Racing team will “Wrap Up the Wow” at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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Chase for the Nextel Cup Contenders Press Conference
Welcome to the Chase for the NEXTEL Cup Championship Contenders Press Conference. In merely three years, it is obvious that the NASCAR Chase for the NEXTEL Cup has transformed our sport, attracting new fans while reenergizing old ones.
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Wiley X Eyewear Announces Sponsorship of Denny Hamlin
Wiley X Eyewear® is a leading provider of protective eyewear systems for the Army Rangers, Navy SEALs and other American elite Special Forces Units in action around the globe. So it’s only fitting for the company to protect the vision of NASCAR phenom Denny Hamlin as he grinds fenders and battles for the lead with the world’s best drivers at speeds approaching 200 mph.
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Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge to Air on SPEED
SPEED channel has announced four hours of coverage from the second annual Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge, presented by Whelen Engineering, to be staged in Lake Placid, N.Y. Event coverage will air on SPEED Jan 6-7 from 2 to 4 p.m. ET each day.
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Juan Pablo Montoya to Make Nextel Cup Debut at Homestead
Juan Pablo Montoya wants his NASCAR experience to be a memorable one this weekend during Ford Championship Weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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Nextel Cup News & Notes - Homestead-Miami Speedway
Jimmie Johnson has a tenuous grip on the points lead going into the finale of a tumultuous Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup. Has a 63-point lead ever looked less safe?
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Robby Gordon Goes Bi-Coastal in Dual Season Finales
Known as one of motorsports’ true journeyman, Robby Gordon will spend the week leading into NASCAR’s final event of the 2006 season putting that moniker to the test.
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After 19 Years, Martin Set for Final Ride in No. 6
Can you recall where you were and what you were doing on Feb. 14, 1988? Mark Martin can. He was behind the wheel of the Roush Racing No. 6 Ford, forging forward on what would become one of the most successful runs in not only NASCAR, but all of sports history.
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NASCAR Teleconference: 5 Championship-Contending Owners
Welcome to this week's NASCAR teleconference in advance of Sunday's Ford 400 at Homestead Miami Speedway. This is the finale for the 2006 Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup with five drivers still in contention for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Championship. Today we have a very special teleconference lineup, and we're talking to the team owners whose drivers are in championship contention.
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This Week in Ford Racing: Greg Biffle
Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 National Guard Ford Fusion, is the defending race winner of the Ford 400, which will be the finale to Ford Championship Weekend this Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Biffle spoke about returning to Homestead and last year’s dramatic victory over Mark Martin.
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Team Chevy Heads for the Finish Line at Homestead-Miami
Jimmie Johnson and his No. 48 Lowe's Monte Carlo SS Hendrick Motorsports Team have done everything they need to do this season to get to this point - one race away from winning the Chase for the Nextel Cup (Chase).
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Driver Rating Suggests Harvick Will be Hard to Beat at Miami
This weekend’s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway could be another wild-card race according to pre-race Driver Rating. Kevin Harvick is the only championship-eligible Chase contender ranking in the top 10 of pre-race Driver Rating.
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Pit Crew Win Gives Harvick’s Team Double Victory in Phoenix
Kevin Harvick’s over-the-wall crew picked up the Checkers/Rally’s Double Drive-Thru Challenge win in Sunday’s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup event at Phoenix International Raceway. The winning effort by the No. 29 pit crew helped Harvick capture the victory at the one-mile oval.
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State Capitol Kick-Off for Season Finale at Homestead-Miami
With the silver NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series trophy to his left and a signed proclamation before him, Florida Governor Jeb Bush officially declared Nov. 14-20, “NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Championship Week in the State of Florida,” on Tuesday.
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Chip Ganassi Racing Teams to be Featured on SPEED TV
Chip Ganassi Racing will be the focus this week in a SPEED TV special called Racing Incorporated which will take viewers inside the business of racing with a close-up look at the motorsports operations of team owner Chip Ganassi.
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Petty Saying ‘Thanks’ for Support
This weekend, Kyle Petty and the #45 Petty Enterprises Dodge team head to the 1.5-mile Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway for Sunday’s Miami 400. It is the last race of the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup season. In appreciation of all primary sponsorships partners on the #45 Petty Enterprises Dodge this season the car will feature primary sponsorship logos of Marathon American Spirit Motor Oil, Wells Fargo, Tire Kingdom and Schwan’s at Homestead.

Roush Racing Announces Kvapil to Drive No. 6 Ford Truck
With the departure of Mark Martin, Roush Racing was presented with the question of who would fill his shoes in the No. 6 Roush Racing Ford F-150 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
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Johnson Leads Chase Points – and Driver Rating
You couldn’t have scripted a better scenario for the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series season finale. Jimmie Johnson and Matt Kenseth rank first and second in the series standings and season-to-date Driver Rating, respectively.
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Chase for the Nextel Cup: Homestead
The following is a rundown of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 10 heading into Sunday’s Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, the final event of the 10 that make up the “Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup.”
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Jimmie Johnson’s Chase Diary: Homestead-Miami Speedway
By Jimmie Johnson
Phoenix was certainly a great run for the Lowe’s team. Second place as pretty cool, but there at the end I was really pushing for a win. We had such a great car and such a great weekend.
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Governor Bush to Kick Off Championship Week
Florida Governor Jeb Bush, along with 2006 Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver Kasey Kahne, 1989 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion Rusty Wallace and executives from NASCAR and International Speedway Corporation will officially kick off NASCAR Championship Week activities Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the state capitol in Tallahassee, Fla.
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Earnhardt, Gordon on Tap for Martinsville Spring Fan Zones
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon will headline two separate fan hospitality experiences at Martinsville Speedway prior to the Goody’s 500 on April 1.
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ESPN'S Monday Night Football Meets NASCAR
ESPN broadcasters Joe Theismann and Suzy Kolber tried their hand with NASCAR at Lowe's Motor Speedway Saturday night. The pair participated in the Richard Petty Driving Experience and got a close-up look at what motorsports has to offer.
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Cingular Giving Fans the Chance to Congratulate Jeff Burton
What a season for Cingular driver Jeff Burton and the No. 31 Cingular Chevrolet. Highlights include a win at Dover, seven top five finishes, twenty top 10 finishes and participation in the Chase for the Cup, the first time that TEAM Cingular has qualified for the season-ending championship run.
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PTG Studios to Sponsor No. 34 Dodge at Homestead
PTG Studios will be the primary sponsor of the #34 Front Row Motorsports entry driven by Kevin Lepage at Homestead-Miami Motorsports Complex on Sunday November 19th, for the Ford 400.
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Championship Scenarios Heading to Homestead
Any driver within 156 points is still mathematically eligible for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championship.
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Harvick Win Awards 29 Lucky Race Fans a New 07 Avalanche
GM Goodwrench driver Kevin Harvick powered to victory in the Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway to complete the #29 Goodwrench Expertise Challenge and award 29 lucky Expertise Challenge grand prize winners with an all-new 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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Dale Jr. Grabs Fifth Top-10 in Last Seven Races
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 8 Budweiser team spent almost the entire day in the top-10, but struggled with the handling of the Bud car after a series of yellow flags late in the race to finish in ninth place. It is the fifth top-10 finish for Dale Jr.
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Stremme Brings Home 18th-Place Finish at Phoenix
Rookie David Stremme fought the handling of his No. 40 Discount Tire Dodge for most of the 312-lap event but was able to stay out of trouble to bring home an 18th-place finish at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR).
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Fender Damage Drops Nemechek to 19th-Place Finish at PIR
It was another top-20 finish for Joe Nemechek, posting a 19th-place result in Sunday's Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway.
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Blaney Fights Back to Finish 23rd in Checker Auto Parts 500
With just two events remaining on the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series schedule, Dave Blaney and the Caterpillar Racing team traveled west to Phoenix International Raceway with hopes of a strong finish to the season.
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Petty Enterprises Struggle in Phoenix
Kyle Petty and the No. 45 Wells Fargo Dodge team continue to garner top-25 finishes, five in a row to be exact, as they finished 25th. Bobby Labonte and the No. 43 Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge crew overcame a rough afternoon to grab a respectable 27th place finish.
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Burton 28th in Phoenix
Ward Burton and his Lucas Oil Chevy team posted a 28th place finish after another solid qualifying effort on Friday to secure a spot in the Checker Auto Parts 500.
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Green Finds Disappointment in the Desert
Prior to this weekend’s Nextel Cup Series race at Phoenix International Raceway, Jeff Green and his No. 66 Best Buy Chevrolet team had posted finishes of 20th or better in four of the past five races.
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Late Race Accident Forces Marlin to 36th-Place Finish
For the third straight week, Sterling Marlin saw a good run take a bad turn when his No. 14 Principal Financial Group Chevrolet was collected by the No. 66 car of Jeff Green and relegated to a 36th-place finish in Sunday's Checker Auto Parts 500.
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Ameriquest to Sponsor Biffle in 2007
Roush Racing announced today that Ameriquest will serve as primary sponsor for driver Greg Biffle in the No. 16 Ford Fusion in 2007. Car owner Jack Roush, along with Biffle and new crew chief Pat Tryson, spoke about the deal and other issues before Sunday's race.
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Wrigley Gears Up for Partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing
The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company will make its NASCAR debut with a partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) that features Wrigley’s Spearmint, Doublemint, Big Red, Juicy Fruit and Winterfresh brands.
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Jack Roush Overhauls Roush Racing for 2007
Jack Roush, owner of five racing Ford Fusions in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, is planning a number of changes for 2007. He spoke about what those changes will be prior to practice Friday morning at Phoenix International Raceway.
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Biffle and Tryson to Team Up for 2007 Season
Veteran crew chief Pat Tryson will be paired with Greg Biffle, driver of the Roush Racing No. 16 Nextel Cup Ford Fusion for the 2007 season. Tryson has been the crew chief for veteran driver Mark Martin for the past three seasons.
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McMurray, Martin Discuss Upcoming Changes
Jamie McMurray, driver of the No. 26 Ford Fusion, will have a new crew chief in 2007. While the search continues for who that person will be, McMurray held a Q&A session before Friday's practice to talk about the impending change. Mark Martin has two races remaining as driver of the No. 6 AAA Ford Fusion. Martin spoke about the changes announced at Roush Racing for next season after Friday's practice.
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MB2 Motorsports Announces 2007 Lineup
MB2 Motorsports announced that its 2007 lineup will include a roster of seven drivers, entries in all three of NASCAR's national series and a driver development program.
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McMurray to Debut '07 Crown Royal Paint Scheme in '06 Finale
Although the 2006 season is coming to a close in less than 10 days, Roush Racing driver Jamie McMurray is already looking forward to the 2007 season and with the strong support from Crown Royal, the No. 26 team will get a great head start.
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Dodge Introduces ‘The Kasey Kahne Dream Job’ Sweepstakes
If you’ve always wanted to be Kasey Kahne’s right hand person, now you have a chance to see that dream come true. Dodge Motorsports is offering the opportunity to one lucky fan to be Kahne’s assistant at the 2007 Dodge Charger 400 race at Darlington Raceway.
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Biffle Visits New-and-Improved Las Vegas Motor Speedway
NASCAR Nextel Cup Series driver Greg Biffle was in Las Vegas today and visited Las Vegas Motor Speedway as part of promotion for Kraft Foods and Planters Peanuts. Two lucky winners were flown to Las Vegas to receive ride-alongs with Greg at the Richard Petty Driving Experience at LVMS.
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Nextel Cup News & Notes - Phoenix
Two races remain in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series season and while all 10 Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup drivers are still mathematically eligible for the title, at least five have a realistic chance.
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Taylor Hicks to Perform National Anthem for Season Finale
After winning the American Idol competition on television’s biggest stage last spring, Taylor Hicks will now perform on one of NASCAR’s biggest stages by singing the national anthem prior to the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Ford 400 on Sunday, Aug. 19 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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Gordon and Vandebosch Married in Private Ceremony
Jeff Gordon and Ingrid Vandebosch were married in a private ceremony on Tuesday.
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Richard Petty Named Grand Marshal for Rolex 24
Richard Petty, international motorsports icon and NASCAR’s all-time wins leader with 200 victories, has been named Grand Marshal for the 45th anniversary of the prestigious Rolex 24 At Daytona on Jan. 27-28.
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Road Racing Ace Lally Steers Towards Stock Cars
When Andy Lally straps himself in the No. 1 Ford Taurus this Thursday at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, he’ll take one of the biggest leaps in his young and talented racing career by making his transition into stock car racing.
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NASCAR Teleconference: Matt Kenseth
Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 DeWalt Ford Fusion, is second in the point standings going into this weekend’s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Phoenix International Raceway. Kenseth, who trails leader Jimmie Johnson by 17 points with two races remaining, was this week’s guest on the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series teleconference.
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GM Goes for Record 23 Wins in Single Season at Phoenix
The No. 20 Home Depot Monte Carlo SS driver Tony Stewart's victory at Texas Motor Speedway last Sunday tied Chevy's NASCAR Modern Era single-season win record at 22 trips to victory lane. The mark was first set in 1980 and again tied in 2004. The two-time champion's win was the 595th all-time victory for Chevy in NASCAR Nextel Cup Series (NNCS) competition and the 471st in the Modern Era.
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This Week in Ford Racing: Ken Schrader
Ken Schrader, driver of the No. 21 Little Debbie/Motorcraft Ford Fusion, has been racing longer at Phoenix International Raceway than any other track currently on the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series circuit. He debuted at the facility in 1980 at the Copper Classic and has run 77 races there in a variety of different series.
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Gordon Unveils Significantly Revised Hummer H3 Dakar Racer
In preparation for the 2007 Dakar™, Robby Gordon of Team Dakar USA unveiled his revised Hummer H3 race truck for the international media at the Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area near Baker, California last Thursday.
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Ford Championship Week Kicks Off Sunday
Race fans in South Florida will have a number of opportunities to participate in racing-related activities leading up to Ford Championship Weekend – at Homestead-Miami Speedway and away from the track – beginning with the Ford Championship Weekend Kickoff Party at Conine’s Clubhouse Grille in Hollywood, Fla., from 1-8 p.m. on Sunday, November 12.
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Johnson Looks to Widen Lead at Phoenix
Pre-race Driver Rating suggests that Jimmie Johnson may strengthen his hold on the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series points lead this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway.
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Texas Pit Crew Win Moves Stewart’s Team into First-Place Tie
Tony Stewart’s over-the-wall crew moved into a tie for first-place in the season-long Checkers®/Rally’s® Double Drive-Thru Challenge by taking top honors Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway.
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No. 10 Crew Member Suspended Indefinitely
NASCAR announced today that Craig Curione, a crew member for the No. 10 Dodge team, has been suspended indefinitely from NASCAR and fined $10,000 for a rule violation he committed following last Sunday’s race at Texas Motor Speedway.
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Evernham Motorsports Supports NASCAR Penalties
“After a comprehensive internal review of the post-race incident between Kevin Harvick and a member of the No. 10 team, Valvoline Evernham Racing supports NASCAR’s decision to indefinitely suspend the involved crew member."
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Martin Hopes to Finish the Job at Phoenix
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times; it was Mark Martin’s last trip to Phoenix International Raceway. The weekend certainly did not seem to have the makings of greatness when Martin qualified 18th, and on paper it looks simply like a one-lap down, 11th-place finish.
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Kluever to Attempt Fifth Cup Start at Phoenix
Todd Kluever will be attempting his fifth NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series start this weekend in the Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. Kluever will compete in both the NEXTEL Cup and Busch Series races in his No. 06 3M/Sharp AQUOS Ford Fusion.
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Roush's Newest Stars Shining Bright
Since participating in the "Roush Racing: Driver X" show, Roush Racing's newest stars have nearly one full-season under their belts. Over the past 12 months Danny O'Quinn Jr., Erik Darnell and David Ragan have had their share of ups and downs but overall they are wrapping up the 2006 season on a positive note.
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Sirius Taps Two Veterans to Oversee NASCAR Programming
SIRIUS Satellite Radio announced today that Daniel Norwood and Paul Pabst have joined the company as Executive Producers of SIRIUS NASCAR Radio, launching in 2007.
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Chase for the Nextel Cup: Phoenix
The following is a rundown of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 10 heading into Sunday’s Checker Auto Parts 500 presented by Pennzoil at Phoenix International Raceway, the ninth event of the 10 that make up the “Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup.”
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Jimmie Johnson’s Chase Diary: Phoenix International Raceway
By Jimmie Johnson
Texas was another good run. That was our fourth consecutive finish in the top two and that’s exactly what you have to do to do well in the “Chase.”
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Johnson Leads Chase Points – and Chase Driver Rating
The 165-point deficit is history, erased by a classic late-season rally. Jimmie Johnson – the points leader when the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup began – has the lead again.
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Principal Financial to Sponsor Marlin and Nemechek in Phoenix
The Principal Financial Group®, the nation’s 401(k) leader and premiere benefits provider, will be the primary sponsor on Sterling Marlin’s and Joe Nemechek’s MB2 Motorsports’ Chevrolets in this weekend’s NASCAR Nextel Cup race -- the Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway.
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Leffler and Braun Make Return to the Nextel Cup at Phoenix
Jason Leffler and Braun Racing are approaching what will be their busiest and most challenging weekend of the 2006 season as they prepare to pull double duty at Phoenix International Raceway.
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Brian Vickers Locks Up Budweiser Shootout Starting Spot
Brian Vickers won the pole last weekend at Texas Motor Speedway and locked up a starting spot for himself in the 2007 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night, Feb. 10.
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Texas-Sized Dominance for Stewart
With a dominating win in Sunday's Dickies 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Tony Stewart scored back-to-back victories for the sixth time in his eight-year Nextel Cup career.
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Dale Jr. Scores Top-10 as Championship Battle Heats Up
Dale Earnhardt Jr. overcame strep throat, sore joints, and contact with the wall halfway through the race to finish sixth in the Dickies 500 Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway. It was Junior’s 16th top-10 this season, third in the last four races, and seventh in nine career races at Texas Motor Speedway.
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Nemechek Battles to an 18th-Place Finish in Texas
Though Joe Nemechek fought a handling problem and a broken axle, the U.S. Army driver managed to notch an 18th-place finish Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway.
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Blaney 32nd in Texas
Dave Blaney and the Caterpillar Racing team headed back to Texas Motor Speedway with high hopes for the weekend. After qualifying in the 30th spot, Blaney ran into trouble midway through the race, which resulted in damage to the left front of the Cat car and wreaked havoc with the toe.
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Accident Halts Marlin's Drive to the Front
Sterling Marlin watched a solid run turn into a 40th-place finish at Texas Motor Speedway Sunday when a Lap 174 incident knocked him out of contention and forced the Waste Management team to retire early from the event.
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Gilliland Making Progress
David Gilliland, driver of the No. 38 M&M's Ford Fusion, was the highest qualifying Ford for tomorrow's Dickies 500. Gilliland will start seventh and is hoping to improve on a career-best 15th-place finish, which he has achieved twice (Talladega and Atlanta). He, along with crew chief Todd Parrott, spoke about the team's progress since Gilliland got behind the wheel in August at Michigan.
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Martin to Backup Car After Incident
Mark Martin, driver of the No. 6 AAA Ford Fusion, was involved in a practice accident during happy hour and will be forced to a back-up for tomorrow's race. Crew chief Pat Tryson spoke about the situation afterwards.
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RPDE Completes Safe Driving Program at Texas A&M
The Richard Petty Driving Experience completed a successful run of its Safe Driving Program at Texas A&M University Friday with NASCAR legend Richard Petty and Dean Bresciani, vice president for student affairs at Texas A&M, participating in the driving skills exercises.
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RCR and Burton Join the LENOX Industrial Tools Family
LENOX® Industrial Tools, a leading manufacturer of premium band saw blades, power tool accessories, hand tools and torches announced today that the East Longmeadow, Mass., based company has partnered with Richard Childress Racing and driver Jeff Burton in a multi-year sponsorship agreement beginning with the 2007 NASCAR Cup season.
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3M to Sponsor Biffle and Kluever in 2007
3M Company and Roush Racing announced today that 3M will sponsor the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion in seven NASCAR Nextel Cup races and the full Busch Series in 2007.
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Wake Up with Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Dale Earnhardt, Jr., driver of the No. 8 Budweiser Monte Carlo SS, was a guest on the Nextel Wake-Up Call on Friday at the Texas Motor Speedway. In his seven starts at TMS, Earnhardt Jr. has six top-10 finishes - more than any Nextel Cup driver.
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Wake Up with Terry Labonte and Rick Hendrick
Terry Labonte, driver of the No. 44 Kellogg's Monte Carlo SS, and team owner Rick Hendrick were guests for the Nextel Wake-Up Call on Friday at the Texas Motor Speedway. Labonte will be making his final NASCAR Nextel Cup Series start on Sunday.
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Robbie Reiser Talks About the Chase
Listen in as Robbie Reiser, crew chief of Matt Kenseth and the No. 17 DEWALT Ford Fusion, evaluates his team's performance in the Chase for the NEXTEL Cup and discusses what it will take to win the title, as they protect a 26-point lead with only three races remaining.
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Roush Drivers to Appear in "Quick & Simple"
Quick & Simple, the weekly women's service magazine published by Hearst Magazines, has partnered with Roush Racing to feature recipes from some of NASCAR's favorite drivers.
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ESPN/ABC NASCAR Coverage to Rock with Aerosmith in 2007
America's most successful rock band of all time - Aerosmith -- is collaborating with ESPN/ABC on its coverage of NASCAR for 2007.
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Gordon Issued Fine, Point Penalties for Atlanta Infractions
NASCAR announced Wednesday that Robby Gordon has been fined and issued two point-standing penalties, for rule infractions during this past Sunday’s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series event at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Allmendinger to Run New York Red Bulls Paint Scheme at TMS
Heading (excuse the pun) into this weekend’s Dickies 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway, Team Red Bull is partnering with the New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer team to roll out a soccer-themed paint scheme for the No. 84 race car.
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Edwards Delivers Supplies to School Hit Hard by Katrina
Students at Earl Travillion Attendance Center (ETAC), an elementary school, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, were treated to a special visitor today when NASCAR star Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Office Depot Ford Fusion, showed up with some much needed help for the school.
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NASCAR Foundation Plans for Final Track Walk at Homestead
The NASCAR Foundation announced today that it will host its final track walk of the season during Ford Championship weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Saturday, Nov. 18.
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Nextel Cup News & Notes - Texas
If the word “Texas” summons visions of wide-open highways and horizons, consider the 2006 Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, where drivers roll up and down the standings like tumbleweed.
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Busch Series News and Notes - Texas
At 6’ 5”, 240 pounds, Danny O’Quinn Jr. (No. 50 World Financial Group Ford) might seem more at home on an offensive line than in the seat of a race car.
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Shake-Up in the Chase Likely in Texas
The Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series could see an unprecedented shake-up this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. The top-five drivers are currently separated by only 84 points and in the 11 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup races held at TMS there has never been a repeat winner.
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NASCAR Teleconference: Jeff Burton
Welcome to this week's NASCAR teleconference in advance of Sunday's Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. This is the eighth race in the 2006 chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup. Today, our teleconference guest is Jeff Burton, driver of the No. 31 Cingular Wireless Chevrolet. Jeff is fifth in the chase standings coming into Texas.
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Myautoloan.Com to Sponsor No. 34 Dodge at Texas
myAutloan.com will be an associate sponsor of the #34 Front Row Motorsports entry driven by Chad Chaffin at Texas Motor Speedway, for the Dickies 500.
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Safe Driving Experience Heads Back to Texas A&M
The Richard Petty Driving Experience will bring its Safe Driving Program back to Texas A&M University Thursday and Friday, Nov. 2-3 at Post Oak Mall.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Helps Launch "Big Red" Silverado
While he’s normally associated with the Chevy Monte Carlo SS racecar he drives on Sundays, Dale Earnhardt Jr. also is an enthusiastic truck aficionado – especially those trucks that perform best off the road. GM teamed up with Earnhardt to design and build the ultimate Silverado off-roader, dubbing it the Dale Earnhardt Jr. “Big Red” Silverado.
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This Week in Ford Racing: Carl Edwards
Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Office Depot Ford Fusion, has posted five top-10 finishes in the first seven chase races and even though he isn’t competing for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championship and is 12th in the standings, he is the defending winner of this weekend’s event at Texas Motor Speedway.
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Team Chevy One Win Away From Tying Modern Era Win Record
Team Chevy heads to Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) for race 34 of the 36-race NASCAR Nextel Cup Series (NNCS) season and the seventh race of the 10-race Chase to the Nextel Cup (Chase). A win for the Bowtie brand at TMS will tie the Modern Era all-time season win record at 22 trips to victory lane.
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Johnson’s Crew Takes Lead in Pit Crew Challenge
Jimmie Johnson’s over-the-wall crew took over sole possession of first place in the Checkers®/Rally’s® Double Drive-Thru Challenge competition by taking top honors in Sunday’s NEXTEL Cup event at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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McCauley Returns to Lead Kurt Busch Team at Texas
Miller Lite Dodge driver Kurt Busch and crew chief Roy McCauley will be back together operating in full force for this weekend’s Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.
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Chase for the Nextel Cup: Texas
The following is a rundown of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 10 heading into Sunday’s Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, the eighth event of the 10 that make up the “Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup.”
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Jimmie Johnson’s Chase Diary: Texas Motor Speedway
By Jimmie Johnson
I think it is safe to say NASCAR now has what it wanted when it created the “Chase for the Championship” a few years ago. There are five of us within 84 points and just three races to go. It appears the championship won’t be decided until the final lap at Homestead and I think that was NASCAR’s intent from the beginning.
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Johnson Closing in on Kenseth After Strong Atlanta Run
Matt Kenseth managed to keep his lead in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup after finishing fourth Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Jimmie Johnson, who struggled early in the Chase, falling as far as eighth place and 165 points behind the leader, now ranks second, only 26 behind Kenseth after a strong runner-up performance at Atlanta.
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Starting Times Announced for 2007 NASCAR Weekend at LVMS
Starting times for Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s 2007 NASCAR Weekend are set. For the second straight year, the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series race on Sunday, March 11, 2007 will start at 1:40 p.m. (Pacific Time).
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ESPN Deportes Radio Becomes Spanish Home of NASCAR
In a continued effort to better serve the Latino sports fans in the U.S., ESPN Deportes Radio and MRN Radio, the primary source for NASCAR stock car racing and related radio programming, announced today a five-year agreement that makes ESPN Deportes Radio the exclusive Spanish-language radio home of NASCAR racing’s premier events.
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Backyard Barbecue: Stewart Torches Field to Win at Atlanta
Tony Stewart held a backyard barbecue Sunday afternoon when he torched the field in Sunday's Bass Pro Shops 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Dale Jr. Third in Atlanta, Fourth in Chase Points
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 8 Budweiser car crossed the finish line in third place, inches ahead of his good friend and point leader Matt Kenseth.
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Nemechek Solid in Top-10 Atlanta Finish
Joe Nemechek's late-season improvement continued Sunday as the U.S. Army driver posted a solid ninth-place finish in the Bass Pro Shops 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Robby Gordon Fights His Way to a Top-10 Finish
Following a rained-out qualifying session on Friday and with starting positions set by NASCAR’s points system, Robby Gordon was slated to begin Sunday’s Halloween edition of NASCAR Nextel Cup racing from the 29th position.
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Patience Yields Yeley Top-20 Finish at Atlanta
Despite brushing the wall on lap 117 of Sunday's Bass Pro Shops 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway and falling as far back as 34th, a resilient J.J. Yeley battled back to finish the 325-lap race in 16th.
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Dave Blaney 18th at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Dave Blaney and the Caterpillar Racing team headed to Atlanta Motor Speedway hoping to recover from a frustrating past couple of weeks. The day seemed promising in the early stages of the Bass Pro Shops 500, and despite fighting a tight handling condition for much of the day, Blaney took the checkered flag in the 18th spot.
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Marlin Fights For 20th-Place Finish in Atlanta
With only 16 laps remaining in Sunday's Nextel Cup event at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sterling Marlin was collected in a five-car accident, causing damage to the No. 14 Ginn Clubs & Resorts Chevrolet and sending the team to a 20th-place finish.
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Raines Finishes 34th in Atlanta after Loose Race Car
Tony Raines, driver of the No. 96 DLP HDTV Chevrolet for Hall of Fame Racing, finished 34th in Sunday's Bass Pro Shops 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Chevy on Target for NASCAR Driver Weekend Sweep
On the heals of the announcement that the Impala SS nameplate will return to NASCAR competition on the Chevrolet Car of Tomorrow entry, Chevy drivers have continued their winning ways by capturing victories in IROC, Craftsman Truck, and Busch Series races.
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Next Step for Robby Gordon: Dakar
With the world’s most grueling off-road race 10 weeks away, Robby Gordon lead the 19-member Team Dakar USA team through one of its final test sessions leading up to the Dakar Rally which begins Jan. 6 in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Steve Spahr, Jackman for No. 55 Napa Team, Passes Away
“Obviously our thoughts and prayers are with Steve’s family,” said Bill Davis, owner of Bill Davis Racing. “Steve was an important part of the Bill Davis Racing family for many, many years."
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Results of No. 66 Crewman MRI Reveals Torn Knee Ligaments
Phillip Gee, jackman for the No. 66 Best Buy Haas CNC Racing Chevrolet, suffered ligament damage to his left knee last Sunday at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.
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Chevy's Legendary Impala Nameplate Returns to Race Track

After a decades-long hiatus from stock car racing, Chevy's legendary Impala nameplate - enhanced with the SS performance designation - will once again compete in NASCAR's Nextel Cup Series (NNCS) in select races of the 2007 NASCAR season. Chevy's Car of Tomorrow entry, slated to make its first run at Bristol in March of 2007, will be an Impala SS and will share the NNCS schedule next season with the current Monte Carlo SS.
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Hendrick Motorsports Approaching 150th Win
Jimmie Johnson's performance Sunday at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway marked the 149th points-paying NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series victory for team owner Rick Hendrick since 1984. Each win has come in a Chevrolet race car.
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AJ Allmendinger Transcript from Atlanta Motor Speedway
In the Red Bull Driver Search at that point you are just kind of searching around so see what you want to do for your career. I went through the Driver Search and really got to meet some of the Red Bull people.
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Friends and Collegues Discuss Terry Labonte's Texas Finale
Marking the end of an era, Terry Labonte will start the final race of his storied NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series career in the Nov. 5 Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.
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Nicorette Increasing NASCAR Sponsorship in 2007
After a groundbreaking year helping the NASCAR industry quit smoking through its innovative QUIT Crew program, Nicorette nicotine gum announced increased involvement on and off the track in 2007 at a press conference Friday at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Kurt Busch Interview on Sirius Friday for Free
Miller Lite Dodge driver Kurt Busch will be the featured guest on Friday’s SIRIUS Speedway show, a highlight of the programming on SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s NASCAR Radio Channel 128.
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Off the Beaten Track, Newman Wins SGMP 100
Ryan Newman returned to his open-wheel roots Wednesday night and emerged victorious in the South Georgia Motorsports Park 100.
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Daytona USA to Host Two Exclusive Daytona 500 Parties
The fun won’t stop at Daytona USA when the checkered flag waves on the 49th annual Daytona 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race.
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Nextel Cup News & Notes - Atlanta
NASCAR’s version of the “Final Four” starts Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. With just four events remaining on the schedule, the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup remains wide open.
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Baldwin Fined for Violations at Martinsville Speedway
NASCAR announced today that Tommy Baldwin Jr., crew chief for Michael Waltrip’s No. 55 Dodge NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series team, has been fined $5,000 for rule violations during last Sunday’s race at Martinsville Speedway.
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Five Chase Drivers Near Front of Driver Rating Chart
Using Driver Rating – a statistical measure that uses wins, Average Running Position, Average Speed, Fastest Laps, Laps Led, Lead-Lap Finishes and Top-15 Finishes to gauge a driver – has proven to be an accurate way to predict strong finishes at a specific track.
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NASCAR Teleconference: Kevin Harvick
Welcome to this week's NASCAR teleconference in advance of Sunday's Bass Pro Shops 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. That will be the seventh race in the 2006 Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, the last ten races of the season that determine the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion. Today our teleconference guest is Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 29 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet.
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NASCAR Teleconference: Terry Labonte
We are joined by two time Series champion Terry Labonte, who won his titles in 1984 and 1996. He is going to compete in his last Series race next week at Texas Motor Speedway. Terry is a native Texan from Corpus Christi, Texas, originally, and he's joining us today on the teleconference.
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Allmendinger Named Driver of No. 84 Red Bull Toyota for 2007
Team Red Bull formally announces a multi-year agreement with American open-wheel race car driver AJ Allmendinger to race the No. 84 Red Bull Toyota Camry for the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup season.
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66 Team Becomes 15th Checkers®/Rally’s® Pit Crew Winner
Jeff Green’s No. 66 over-the-wall crew became the 15th NASCAR NEXTEL Cup team to earn a win in the weekly Checkers®/Rally’s® Double Drive-Thru Challenge competition by claiming the honor in Sunday’s race at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.
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Labonte Racing Cascadian Farms Dodge at Atlanta
This weekend, Bobby Labonte and the #43 Cascadian Farms Dodge team head to the 1.5-mile Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway for Sunday’s Bass Pro Shops 500. Labonte will be racing the Cascadian Farms Dodge for the first time this season.

Kahne Looks for Hot Time in Texas with Special Nitro Scheme
At the upcoming NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series event at Texas Motor Speedway, Evernham Motorsports’ driver Kasey Kahne will race a special kind of “hot” rod – a Dodge Charger sporting a special paint scheme promoting the all-new 2007 Dodge Nitro.
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Jimmie Johnson’s Chase Diary: Atlanta Motor Speedway
What a great day. Sunday at Martinsville we had a great race car. At the beginning of the race I took my time. Once the long run came in I was able to work my way through to traffic, get up to the lead and really race with the Dale Jr. and Jeff Gordon.
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Chase for the Nextel Cup: Atlanta
The following is a rundown of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 10 heading into Sunday’s Bass Pro Shops 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the seventh event of the 10 that make up the “Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup.”
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Wake Up with Mark Martin

RCR Forms Partnership with Metris

Sharp Electronics to Sponsor David Ragan in Dover Debut

Childress Statement Regarding Lawsuit Allegations

Six Teams Participate in Goodyear Tire Test at Talladega

Jeff Gordon Foundation Launches Collectable Bear on QVC

Petty Driving Experience Brings Safe Driving to Texas A&M

NASCAR Names New Director of Security

Terry Labonte Surprised with 'Tribute Car'

Martin Excited to Take Chase to Dover

McMurray Hopes for a Repeat Performance at Dover

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