Darby discusses the possibility of Dale Earnhardt Jr. not making the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup. (Watch Video)
Joe Gibbs Racing to Switch to Toyota in 2008
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), winners of three NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championships and over 70 NASCAR races, will campaign Toyota Camrys in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Grand National Series beginning in 2008.
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General Motors Reacts to the Departure of JGR
The following is a statement from Brent Dewar; General Motors North America Vice President of Vehicle Sales, Service and Parts regarding Joe Gibbs Racing's decision to sign with another manufacturer.
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NASCAR Teleconference: John Darby and Robin Pemberton
This week's NASCAR teleconference is in advance of Saturday night's NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Richmond International Speedway, the Chevy Rock & Roll 400. We're joined by Robin Pemberton, NASCAR Vice President of Competition, and John Darby, the Director of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series.
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Kenny Wallace and Doug Yates on Wallace Filling in for Rudd
Kenny Wallace will fill in for the injured Ricky Rudd as driver of the No. 88 Snickers Ford Fusion this weekend at Richmond, marking the first time in Rudd’s 900-race Cup career that he has missed a race because of an injury.
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Coors Will Not Return to Sponsor No. 40 Car in 2008
Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) and Coors Brewing Company announced today that Coors Light will not return as a primary sponsor on the team’s No. 40 Dodge in 2008.
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Chip Ganassi Racing and Energizer Extend Partnership
Chip Ganassi Racing Teams, Inc. (CGR), and Energizer Holdings, Inc. announced today a multi-year extension to their long-lasting relationship that dates back over a decade.
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Office Depot to Put Lucky Winner in a Roush Stage 3 Mustang
Office Depot a leading global provider of office products and services, and the official office products partner of NASCAR, is offering fans a unique opportunity to win a one-of-a-kind Roush Stage 3 Mustang as part of its new “Worklife Rewards Sweepstakes.”
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Numbers Game: Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond
The final race of the regular season – race number 26 at Richmond International Raceway – has always been the stuff of screenplays.
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Kenny Wallace to Drive #88 Snickers Ford at Richmond
Yates Newman Haas Lanigan driver Ricky Rudd will not race this weekend in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Richmond International Raceway (RIR) as a result of a separated left shoulder sustained in an accident during Sunday’s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at California Speedway in Fontana, Calif.
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Team Chevy Looks to Rock and Roll at Richmond
The final race of the regular NASCAR Nextel Cup tour is sure to be a night of excitement when the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 swings into action Saturday, September 8th at Richmond International Raceway.
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This Week in Ford Racing: Jamie McMurray
Jamie McMurray, driver of the No. 26 Crown Royal Ford Fusion, comes into this weekend’s race at Richmond knowing that he will not make the Chase for the Nextel Cup cutoff. But that doesn’t mean McMurray and his team feel their season is over. In many ways, it’s just beginning.
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Eury Joining Hendrick, Grubb Assuming Leadership Role
When driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. joins Hendrick Motorsports for the 2008 Sprint Cup Series season, Tony Eury Jr. will be his crew chief.
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Mears to Drive No. 5 Kellogg's/CARQUEST Chevys in 2008
Casey Mears will drive the No. 5 Kellogg's/CARQUEST Chevrolets for Hendrick Motorsports in the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, joining a team that secured its second consecutive Chase for the Championship berth Sunday at California Speedway.
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Hall of Fame Racing Signs J.J. Yeley to Multi-Year Contract
Hall of Fame Racing has signed J.J. Yeley to drive for the No. 96 team in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series beginning in 2008.
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TUMS Top 10 Moments from California
The 25th stop of the 2007 season at California Speedway once again had the stars of the Nextel Cup Series experiencing several indigestion-causing incidents, from sizzling temperatures to chase hopes that disappeared.
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Earnhardt’s Team Picks Up Pit Crew Challenge Win in Fontana
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s over-the-wall crew picked up its second Checkers®/Rally’s® Double Drive-Thru Challenge win of the season during Sunday night’s Nextel Cup event at California Speedway.
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Osborne Wins WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race
After the Sharp AQUOS 500 at California Speedway, the No. 99 Office Depot team really does have something to flip about. After another top five finish, their crew chief, Bob Osborne, was awarded the WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race for the second week in a row.
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Week 26: The NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 – And Beyond
The following is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 along with some other notable drivers, going into the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 8.
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Another Fifth-Place Finish for Earnhardt Jr.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 8 Budweiser team finished fifth for the second consecutive week after leading the race six times for 15 laps.
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Busch Scores Another Top-10 Finish; Moves to 11th in Points
Kurt Busch didn’t have a great run at California Speedway Sunday night, where he started from the pole but finished ninth in his Penske Racing Dodge Charger. However, Busch managed to move up to 11th in points and virtually locked himself into the Chase for the Nextel Cup.
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Perseverance Nets Stewart 13th-Place Finish at California
Tony Stewart battled subtle but significant handling difficulties through the first three-quarters of Sunday night’s NEXTEL Cup Series race at California Speedway in Fontana, but still went on to lead a dozen laps during a late-race gamble for the victory and wound up with a 13th place finish.
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Despite Struggles, Harvick Rallies for 14th-Place Finish
Despite grappling with an ill-handling Shell-Pennzoil Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS throughout Sunday’s Sharp AQUOS 500, Kevin Harvick hung in for a 14th-place finish in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series’ second stop of the season at California Speedway.
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Bowyer, No. 07 Chevrolet Log 20th-Place Finish at California
Though an ill-handling No. 07 DIRECTV Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS relegated Clint Bowyer to a 20th-place finish in the Sharp AQUOS 500 at California Speedway, he still maintained the ninth spot in the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series point standings with one race remaining before the Chase for the Championship.
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California Event Vaults Elliott, No. 21 Team Back Into Top-35
It was a long and hot (but successful!) Labor Day Weekend for the No. 21 Motorcraft Ford team at California Speedway. During Friday afternoon’s qualifying session, driver Bill Elliott once again put the car solidly in the field in the 26th spot.
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Raines Struggles at California; Finishes 27th
Tony Raines and the DLP HDTV team continued their struggles on 2-mile ovals and finished 27th in the Cal 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series race at the 2-mile California Speedway in Fontana.
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Yeley Fights Ill-Handling Race Car at California
J.J. Yeley, driver of the No. 18 Interstate Batteries Chevrolet for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), fought an ill-handling race car and finished 29th in Sunday’s Cal 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at California Speedway in Fontana.
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Fontana Result is Another Learning Experience for Almirola
Aric Almirola called it an excellent learning opportunity after finishing 31st in Sunday night's Nextel Cup race at California Speedway where air temperatures throughout the weekend exceeded 100 degrees.
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Mayfield Involved in Accident at California
Jeremy Mayfield and the 360 OTC Racing team headed west to California Speedway this weekend for the Sharp AQUOS 500.
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Motor Problems for Blaney at California
Though they were fast in the practice session leading up to qualifying, Dave Blaney and the Caterpillar team were disappointed with their 30th-place qualifying effort Friday afternoon.
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Sweet Start: Rudd Starts on Front Row for Daytona 500
After taking a year off from the NASCAR Cup Series in 2006, Ricky Rudd returned to racing for the 2007 season. Rudd resigned with Robert Yates Racing(RYR) as the driver of the #88 Snickers® Ford joining teammate David Gilliland, the driver of the #38 M&M’S® Ford, both RYR teams unified by brands in the Mars US family.
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Kenny Wallace a Candidate for No. 88 Ride at RYR
"I have a meeting with Robert Yates on Sunday," Kenny Wallace said. "He called me up and said that his brother-in-law told him that the driver he needed to hire was right under his nose - me. I told him that the manufacturer wanted me to drive his car last but M&Ms wanted him (Ricky Rudd). He said that was what happened. He asked if I could test his car, the No. 88 at Talladega. I said, do I have to pay you or what? So then I said, so do we not talk anymore or not and he said to come see him Sunday when I got to California. I keep reading that they are considering J.J. Yeley, so we will see what happens when I get there Sunday. At least the guy called me. He called me, I didn't call him."
Rudd Takes Title of Most Consecutive Starts
In an age where sick days, vacations, and sabbaticals are common excuses to miss out on work, there is a man who made a name for himself by not partaking in any of those options. Ricky Rudd is a NASCAR Cup Series driver who didn’t believe in taking a break from work and made a career out of his reputation for being dependable and dedicated.
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Busch Admits that Joe Gibbs Racing will Switch to Toyota
In his weekly top-12 chat with the gathered media at the California Speedway today, Kyle Busch spilled the beans on Joe Gibbs Racing's plans to switch from Chevrolet to Toyota for the 2008 season. Not only did Busch let the cat out of the bag, he spoke very openly on the matter and provided details about the change as if an announcement had already been made. JGR has a press conference scheduled for Wednesday when it is expected to make official announcement.
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Rudd Reflects on Career with 900 Start Set for Sunday
Ricky Rudd, driver of the No. 88 Snickers Ford Fusion, will be making his 900th career NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series start on Sunday. Rudd was this week’s Nextel Wake-Up Call guest in the California Speedway infield media center.
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McMurray Eyes a "Sharp" Weekend After a Stop in Hollywood
Before making his way to Fontana this weekend for the Sharp Aquos 500 at California Speedway, Roush Fenway Racing driver Jamie McMurray stopped in Hollywood for a brief cameo appearance on the soap opera "Passions."
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Robby Gordon to Trade Race Suit for Apron Saturday
NASCAR fans in the Riverside area Saturday will have the unique opportunity to see driver Robby Gordon trade in his racing suit for an apron, as he moves from behind the wheel of the Jim Beam Ford Fusion to behind the kitchen counter at Original Roadhouse Grill.
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Rudd Flips to Finish in First Race with Yates
In 2000, Ricky Rudd joined Robert Yates Racing as the full-time driver of the #28 Texaco Havoline Ford. Rudd had signed on with Yates after a six-year stint as a car owner and driver in the NASCAR Cup Series and was eager to make his debut with his new team.
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RPDE Bringing Safe Driving Program to Orlando
Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE) is bringing its Safe Driving Program to the Walt Disney World Speedway on Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30.
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Jimmie Johnson Returns to California Hometown
Jimmie Johnson returned to his hometown this week in preparation for Sunday’s NASCAR Nextel Cup race at California Speedway. Johnson visited Granite Hills High School for the first time since his 1993 graduation.
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Busch Just a Few Points Away from The Chase
Usually by the 25th race of the season a team is looking for one good car. It doesn’t seem to work that way with Kurt Busch and the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger team.
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Longtime NASCAR Chief Scorer Morris Metcalfe Passes Away
Morris Metcalfe, one of NASCAR’s longest serving officials and a member of the organization’s timing and scoring department in five decades, died Thursday in Winston-Salem, N.C.
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Video: NASCAR VP of Corporate Communications Jim Hunter
NASCAR Vice President of Corporate Communications Jim Hunter talks about the changes to Bristol Motor Speedway and the effects those changes had on the racing. (Watch Video)
Hunter talks about his memory of Ricky Rudd as Rudd prepares to make his 900th career start. (Watch Video)
Hunter talks about the drivers from California. (Watch Video)
Hunter talks about the new format for seeding drivers in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup. (Watch Video)
Hunter talks about the importance racing on the West Coast. (Watch Video)
Heat Can’t Stop Rudd from Victory at Martinsville
Martinsville Speedway is a 0.526-mile speedway that is referred to as the “paperclip” track on the NASCAR circuit. The track’s long straightaways and 12-degree banked turns often make the focus of the race, the braking system of the cars and the high temperatures that brake pads must endure at Martinsville.
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NEXTEL Cup Series News & Notes - California
After Kurt Busch’s (No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge) win at Michigan last week, Dale Earnhardt Jr. (No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet) knew he would have to answer with a strong finish at Bristol to stay in contention for the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup.
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‘In The Loop’ - California Speedway
One story will dominate the thoughts of NASCAR drivers and onlookers over the next two weeks: Bubble drivers. There’s a four-driver battle for the final three spots in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup.
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Pepsi and Bristol Motor Speedway Announce Partnership
The Pepsi Bottling Group today announced a five-year partnership with Bristol Motor Speedway and Bristol Dragway. PBG will become the exclusive provider of carbonated beverages and select non-carbonated beverages served at both the Speedway and Dragway.
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Rudd Wins Brickyard 400 at Historic Indianapolis
When you ask Ricky Rudd which one of his 23 career wins stands out in his mind as the one he’s most proud of, his answer is always the same; the 1997 Brickyard 400.
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NASCAR Teleconference: Johnson and Villeneuve
Today's weekly NASCAR teleconference is in advance of Sunday's NASCAR Nextel Cup Series race at California Speedway in Fontana, California. The race is the Sharp Aquos 500, the ninth event in the Race to the Chase.
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This Week in Ford Racing: Ricky Rudd and Robby Gordon
Ricky Rudd who will turn 51 on Sept 12th, will make his 900th career Nextel Cup start this weekend at Fontana. While Robby Gordon will be racing in front of his hometown fans this weekend as the NEXTEL Cup Series makes its second trip of the season to California Speedway.
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Dodge Teleconference: Kasey Kahne
Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Charger, was this week's guest on the Dodge Motorsports Teleconference.
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Team Chevy Takes Second Run at California Speedway
With just two of the “regular-season” races remaining before the Chase for the championship begins, Team Chevy drivers are eager to take a second run at California Speedway this Labor Day weekend when the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series tour returns for the Sharp AQUOS 500 Sunday, September 2.
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Jacques Villeneuve Completes First NASCAR Test
Former Formula 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve made his debut behind the wheel of a Bill Davis Racing Toyota Tundra machine Monday and Tuesday at Chicagoland Speedway.
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Jack Roush's Mother, Georgetta, Passes Away
Georgetta Roush, mother of Roush Fenway Racing owner Jack Roush, passed away today at the age of 92.
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Numbers Game: Sharp AQUOS 500 at California Speedway
The “playoff push” is on, with seven of the 12 spots left to fill in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and 20 bonus points for race wins still up for grabs. The top drivers are all scrambling for both.
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The No. 99 Office Depot Ford to Sport New Look at California
Coming off of last week's victory at Bristol Motor Speedway, the No. 99 Office Depot Ford Fusion will roll into California Speedway this weekend sporting a bit of a new look in honor of the newly enhanced Office Depot Worklife Rewards program.
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Bowyer’s Team Snags Pit Crew Challenge Win at Bristol
Clint Bowyer’s over-the-wall crew claimed the Checkers®/Rally’s® Double Drive-Thru Challenge during Saturday night’s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway, becoming the 13th team to win the weekly competition.
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Rudd Starts Own Team: Rudd Performance Motorsports
In 1994, Ricky Rudd did something he had been dreaming of for years by launching his very own NASCAR Cup Series team. His new endeavor in NASCAR was named Rudd Performance Motorsports or RPM as fans and media would refer to it.
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Kyle Petty to Host Charity Golf Benefit in Phoenix
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver Kyle Petty and Phoenix International Raceway President Bryan R. Sperber today announced a charitable partnership to raise funds for the Victory Junction Gang Camp and the Arizona State University College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation through Kyle Petty’s Victory Invitational Celebrity Golf Tournament.
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DIS ‘Rolling Up its Sleeves’ for Blood & Marrow Drive
Daytona International Speedway is ready to “roll up its sleeves” and participate in the upcoming second annual NASCAR Foundation Blood & Marrow Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 11.
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Osborne Wins WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race
Carl Edwards thinks, “Bristol demands more from the car and driver than any other track on the NASCAR circuit.” Edwards’ crew chief, Bob Osborne, won the WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race award for putting the No. 99 car out front and in Victory Lane.
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Week 25: The NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 – And Beyond
The following is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 along with some other notable drivers, going into the Sharp AQUOS 500 at California Speedway on September 2.
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TUMS Top 10 Moments from Bristol
The 24th stop of the 2007 season at Bristol Motor Speedway once again had the stars of the Nextel Cup Series experiencing several indigestion-causing incidents, from faulty ignition boxes to shifters that wouldn’t shift.
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Rudd’s Determined Daytona 500 Start
Ricky Rudd is known as NASCAR’s “Iron Man” due to his proven track record as a consecutive race starter. For 788 starts, nothing could keep Rudd from jumping into his car every weekend on race day.
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Allstate, IMS Unveil 2008 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard Logo
Allstate Insurance Company has unveiled the official logo for the 2008 Allstate® 400 at the Brickyard®, one of the marquee events on the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series schedule.
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Edwards Victorious at Bristol; Clinches Spot in the Chase
Ford race fans were doing back flips over Carl Edwards’ performance Saturday night in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race at Bristol, Tenn.
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Passes Double at "New" Bristol
NASCAR’s Loop Data shows green flag passing during Saturday night’s Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway more than doubled that of the spring race at Bristol – from 991 passes in the spring to 2,147 passes Saturday night.
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Rudd’s First Career Pole: Martinsville 1981
Starting as the lead car at the front of the field is the goal of any driver in the NASCAR Cup Series. Track position is one of the many keys to driving a successful race and starting from the pole position allows drivers to race in clean air which allows for better maintenance of the car engines.
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Busch Gets Closer to NASCAR Playoff 12-Pack
While Kasey Kahne’s runner-up finish behind winner Carl Edwards created plenty of excitement, Kurt Busch’s sixth-place run in the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge may have been enough to qualify for NASCAR’s Dirty Dozen playoff in the final 10 races of the season.
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Top Three for Bowyer, Jack Daniel's Impala SS at Bristol
Clint Bowyer one-upped his best finish of 2007 and matched his career-best third-place effort in an all but perfect showing in Saturday night’s Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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Fourth at Bristol Moves Stewart to Second in Points
Tony Stewart notched his sixth straight top-10 finish and the 17th of the 2007 season by finishing fourth in Saturday night’s Sharpie 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway.
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Fifth Place for Dale Jr. at Bristol
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 8 Budweiser team were among the fastest cars all night on the half-mile high-banked Bristol track, running among the top-five positions for much of the race.
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What Might Have Been; Yeley Finishes 13th at Bristol
J.J. Yeley, driver of the No. 18 Interstate Batteries Chevrolet for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), finished 13th in Saturday night’s Sharpie 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway.
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Top-20 Finish at Bristol for Harvick, Pennzoil Platinum Chevy
Kevin Harvick fought an all-night battle with a tight-handling race car at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway to bring home the No. 29 Pennzoil Platinum Chevrolet Impala SS to a 16th-place finish in the Sharpie 500.
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Elliott Thunders Through Late Bristol Chaos
After qualifying the No. 21 Air Force Ford in the 26th position on Friday afternoon, Bill Elliott climbed behind the wheel on a severely hot Saturday evening in the Tennessee mountains—ready to do battle with 42 competitors on NASCAR’s most challenging half-mile bullring.
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It Was Over in an Instant; Raines Finishes 28th at Bristol
For a little while, it looked like it could be a good night. More specifically, for the first 127 laps it looked like it could be a good night.
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Blaney 31st in Bristol
After posting a sixth-place finish last weekend at Michigan International Speedway and a top-five qualifying run Friday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway, Dave Blaney and the Caterpillar Racing team hoped their recent success would carry over to Saturday’s Sharpie 500.
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Allmendinger Learning Under the Lights at Bristol
Crew chief Ricky Viers’ words during the pace laps of the Sharpie 500 proved to be very accurate as he told AJ Allmendinger to “be patient, 500 laps is a long race!”
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Mayfield 37th in Bristol
Jeremy Mayfield and the 360 OTC Racing team headed to Bristol Motor Speedway looking forward to hitting the newly-repaved track for the second time this season.
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Almirola Fights Through Adversity at Bristol
Starting at the rear of the field plus a lack of early cautions handicapped Aric Almirola in Saturday night's Nextel Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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Ricky Rudd 900th Career Start Celebration – Day 1
Ricky Rudd didn’t always dream of being a NASCAR Cup Series driver when he was a child, in fact, if you were to ask him what he wanted to be when he grew up, he would have told you he was going to drive in the open-wheel circuit.
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Birthday Presents Equals ARCA Ride for James Hylton
It’s one of the biggest birthday surprises you can ever receive. And for 72 year-old James Hylton, he’ll celebrate yet another birthday weekend by attempting to qualify for Sunday’s Governor’s Cup 200 in a car fielded by Carter-2-Motorsports at the famed Milwaukee Mile.
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Dale Jr. Thinks its Time to Give Teresa a Break
Dale Earnhardt Jr. may be disappointed that his stepmother Teresa Earnhardt would not relinquish control of the number 8 but he came to her defense on Friday at the Bristol Motor Speedway. Earnhardt Jr. thinks that it is time for people to give the woman who was married to his father a break.
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DLP HDTV, Best Buy Drivers Agree on Friendly Wager at Bristol
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers Tony Raines and Jeff Green have agreed to a friendly wager regarding the outcome of Saturday night’s Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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NASCAR “Iron Man” Ricky Rudd to Celebrate 900th Start
From his start in go-karts at the age of nine to his current status as driver of the #88 SNICKERS Generation Max® Ford Fusion, NASCAR driver Ricky Rudd has a resume to rival many of stock car’s legendary figures.
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Johnson Plans Week of Charity Events in San Diego Area
Winning races, a championship and racing side-by-side with other NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers at more than 200 mph each weekend in front of hundreds of thousands of fans and millions of television viewers are just some of the things that excite Jimmie Johnson.
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Villeneuve Announces First NASCAR Test
Following an invitation from Toyota NASCAR team Bill Davis Racing, former F1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve will make his NASCAR debut behind the wheel of a Toyota Tundra truck on Monday, August 27 at Chicagoland Speedway in Illinois.
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Busch Hopes to Nail Coffin Shut on 12th Place
Can Kurt Busch win again at Bristol and clinch a spot in the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Standings?
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Audio: Matt Kenseth Discusses Bristol
Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 DEWALT Ford Fusion, discusses the upcoming race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway and more.
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Kurt Busch’s Team Wins Pit Crew Challenge in Michigan
Kurt Busch’s over-the-wall crew had two reasons to celebrate when they left Michigan International Speedway Tuesday.
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Roll Up Your Sleeves and Help Save a Life
On Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007, fans across the nation will have a chance to roll up their sleeves and help save a life at the Second Annual NASCAR Foundation Blood and Marrow Drive.
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Ford 'Race to the Dream' Pits NASCAR Fans Against Each Other
As the NASCAR season heads into the climatic, 10-race “Chase for the NEXTEL Cup,” Ford is giving race fans the opportunity to experience the thrills and excitement of being a NASCAR race-car driver first-hand – including actual competition in NASCAR Ford Fusions on the track at Homestead-Miami Speedway – by entering the Built Ford Tough “Race to the Dream” Ultimate Fan Experience.
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NEXTEL Cup Series News & Notes - Bristol
Tuesday’s victory in the twice-rain-delayed event at Michigan International Speedway helped Kurt Busch (No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge) strengthen his hold on 12th place in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup standings. But now it’s grab-as-many-points-as-you-can with three races to go.
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‘In The Loop’ - Bristol Motor Speedway
Matt Kenseth needs only to start Saturday night’s Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway to clinch a spot in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup. Currently, he's 556 points ahead of 13th-place Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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Numbers Game: Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway
Matt Kenseth has conquered two consecutive Bristol Motor Speedway night races, dominating the field in the process. Based on the races’ combined statistics, Kenseth stands well above the competition.
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Team Chevy at Bristol Motor Speedway
"It is still Bristol," is the re-occurring thought vocalized by Team Chevy drivers as they prepare for their assault on the .533-mile high-banked concrete oval for round 24 of the 36 races on the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series schedule.
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Kenny Wallace to Fill in for Petty at Bristol
Kenny Wallace, one of the sports most personable and talented drivers, will fill in for Kyle Petty in the #45 Wells Fargo Dodge in Saturday night’s Sharpie 500 at the .533-mile Bristol Motor Speedway.
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Sprint Nextel to Sponsor World’s Largest Card Stunt
On Saturday, Aug. 25, during and immediately following the National Anthem for the Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, 128,000 fans will participate in the world’s largest card stunt. The first card stunt will feature an American flag and will be displayed during the National Anthem. The second card stunt will show a SprintSpeed™ Million design a few moments after the National Anthem.
Week 24: The NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 – And Beyond
The following is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 along with some other notable drivers, going into the Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 25.
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TUMS Top 10 Moments from Michigan
This week’s stop on the 2007 Nextel Cup Series tour at Michigan International Speedway once again had the stars of the series experiencing several indigestion-causing incidents, from wet weather to slick racing conditions.
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KB Names Winning PSC-111 Car "Roger"
In keeping with Penske Racing’s stock car tradition, Miller Lite driver Kurt Busch named his winning Dodge Charger “Roger” after celebrating a dominant win in today’s 3M Performance 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race here at Michigan International Speedway.
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Tryson Turns it up and Takes WYPALL Crew Chief of the Race
With the extended two day rain delay for the running of the 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway, crew chiefs were required to wait patiently, recalculating and planning their strategies for the all important 400 mile race.
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Blaney Scores Sixth-Place Finish in Michigan
Dave Blaney counts Michigan International Speedway among his favorite tracks, and he and the Caterpillar Racing team were looking forward to the weekend at the two-mile venue.
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Stewart Scores Top-10 Tuesday at Michigan
Tony Stewart’s 10th-place finish in Tuesday’s rain-postponed 3M Performance 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn inched him ever closer to securing a spot in this year’s Chase for the Nextel Cup.
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Dale Jr. 12th at Michigan
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 8 Budweiser team started from the back of the field after changing a clutch and transmission Saturday afternoon, but needed less than 70 laps to slice through the field into the top-10.
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Harvick, Shell-Pennzoil Chevy 15th at Michigan
Kevin Harvick fought an ill-handling race car for most of the 3M Performance 400 but perseverance to get it right paid off with a 15th-place finish for the No. 29 Shell-Pennzoil crew at Michigan International Speedway.
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Bowyer, Jack Daniel's Chevrolet 17th at Michigan
Despite finishing 17th in Tuesday’s rain-delayed 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway, consistent performances throughout the season allowed Clint Bowyer to maintain the ninth position in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championship point standings with three races remaining before the CHASE for the NEXTEL Cup begins.
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Reutimann, No. 00 Dominos.com Toyota Finshes 23rd at MIS
David Reutimann, driver of the #00 Dominos.com Toyota in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, finished 23rd today in the 3M Performance 400 from the track that is delivered by Domino’s Pizza - Michigan International Speedway.
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After Two-Day Wait, Yeley Fights Loose Race Car at Michigan
Many might remember their parents telling them that good things come to those who wait. But after waiting two days for the rain to subside at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn, J.J. Yeley wasn’t rewarded with the finish he had hoped for.
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Long Day Ends Long Weekend for Raines, DLP HDTV Team
Tony Raines and the DLP HDTV team could never quite find the right combination to make their No. 96 Chevrolet get around the 2-mile oval that is Michigan International Speedway.
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Longest Days for Elliott End with Finish of 35th at Michigan
It was one of the strangest weather weekends that the NASCAR Community has faced in history. Strange only because while NASCAR is used to the occasional rain-out postponement, they’ve seldom had to wait two straight days and run an event on a Tuesday morning.
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Atlanta Motor Speedway Test Added for NEXTEL Cup Series
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series teams will test at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Oct. 29-30 (Monday-Tuesday). The two-day test will be with the Car of Tomorrow only and will run the two days following the Pep Boys Auto 500, scheduled for Oct. 28 at the speedway.
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Almirola to Make Debut in 01 Army Chevy at Bristol
Aric Almirola will make his debut in the No. 01 U.S. Army Chevrolet in Saturday night’s Nextel Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway. It will be the second career Cup race for the 23-year-old driver and his first with Dale Earnhardt Inc.
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Rudd Discusses Retirement Following 2007 Season
Prior to this morning’s scheduled race, Ricky Rudd, driver of the No. 88 Snickers Ford Fusion, met with reporters at Michigan International Speedway to discuss his “retirement” following the 2007 season.
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This Week in Ford Racing: Matt Kenseth on Bristol
With just a few weeks left before the Chase, Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 DeWalt Ford Fusion, is solidly in third place in the NASCAR Nextel Cup standings heading into one of the most anticipated races of the year, the Saturday night race at Bristol.
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Chevrolet Continues Partnership with RCR for 08 and Beyond
Chevrolet, the winningest nameplate in NASCAR, will continue its partnership in NASCAR competition in 2008 with one of racing's elite organizations, Richard Childress Racing (RCR).
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Chevrolet and Richard Childress Racing Press Conference
Ryan Newman Launches “Racing for Wildlife”
NASCAR driver Ryan Newman announced an exciting new conservation program today during a press conference at Michigan International Speedway: Racing for Wildlife.
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Chad Knaus and Steve Letarte Nextel Wake-Up Call at Michigan
Chad Knaus, crew chief of the No. 48 Lowe's Monte Carlo SS driven by Jimmie Johnson, and Steve Letarte, crew chief of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet driven by Jeff Gordon, met with members of the media and discussed what they've been doing the last few weekends off.
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Wind Tunnel eXtreme Project Announced in Michigan
Chad Knaus, crew chief of the No. 48 Lowe's Monte Carlo SS driven by Jimmie Johnson, and Steve Letarte, crew chief of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet driven by Jeff Gordon, met with members of the media and discussed what they've been doing the last few weekends off.
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"Ride with Kurt for the Kids" Fundraisers Announced
It was announced today at a press conference at Michigan International Speedway that a newly-formed group of investors has joined together to design and construct a state-of-the-art customer wind tunnel project near Charlotte, N.C., the heart of NASCAR country, known as Wind Tunnel eXtreme.
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Waltrip and Reutimann Visit Domino’s World Resource Center
Michael Waltrip and David Reutimann took a few hours yesterday to come by and visit with Domino’s employees at the Domino’s Pizza World Resource Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Dodge to Bring "Monster" Weekend of Excitement to Dover
When the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series returns to Dover next month, the concrete oval will be the same monster it has always been. The race itself will take on a new identity: the Dodge Dealers 400 at Dover International Speedway.
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EA Drops Green Flag on '07 Craftsman NASCAR Challenge
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced the start of the 2007 EA SPORTS™ Challenge Series which kicked off July 26 with the EA SPORTS Craftsman NASCAR Challenge in Indianapolis.
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‘In The Loop’ - Michigan International Speedway
Covering every angle and including a number of statistics, NASCAR’s Driver Rating has proven incredibly consistent as a means of predicting solid finishes at a given track.
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Hendrick Motorsports Will Not Field No. 8 Entries in 2008
Hendrick Motorsports will not have the ability to field No. 8 entries for Dale Earnhardt Jr. when the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver joins the organization in 2008.
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Audio: Jack Roush on Michigan
Jack Roush, co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing, discusses the upcoming race weekend at Michigan International Speedway and more.
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McCumbee to Fill in for Petty at Michigan
Petty Enterprises announces development driver Chad McCumbee will substitute for Kyle Petty in the #45 Marathon American Spirit Motor Oil Dodge for Sunday’s 3M Performance 400 at the Michigan International Speedway.
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Truex’s Team Tallies Pit Crew Challenge Win at Watkins Glen
Martin Truex’s No. 1 over-the-wall crew tallied its first Checkers®/Rally’s® Double Drive-Thru Challenge win of the season by spending the least amount of time on pit road during Sunday’s road-course event at Watkins Glen International.
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Big Weekend for Domino’s Pizza at Home Track
This weekend is a home race for the “Official Pizza of NASCAR” Domino’s Pizza, with their corporate office located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. How big of weekend is it for Domino’s Pizza?
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Video: NASCAR VP of Corporate Communications Jim Hunter
NASCAR Vice President of Corporate Communications, Jim Hunter, makes a statement in regards to the litigation with AT&T.
Hunter talks about Kevin Harvick and Juan Pablo Montoya's incident at Watkins Glen and how it was good for the fans.
Hunter discusses the role Martin Truex Jr. played in Kevin Harvick and Juan Pablo Montoya's accident at Watkins Glen.
Hunter discusses Kyle Busch's move to Joe Gibbs Racing.
Hunter discusses the history of drivers switching teams.
Joe Gibbs Racing Signs Kyle Busch to Multi-Year Contract
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), winners of three NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championships and over 70 NASCAR races, has signed 22-year-old Kyle Busch to drive for the No. 18 team in Nextel Cup beginning in 2008.
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Joe Gibbs Racing, Kyle Busch Press Conference Transcript
Video: Kyle Busch Joins Joe Gibbs Racing
J.D. Gibbs, President of Joe Gibbs Racing, announces the signing of Kyle Busch to a multi-year contract with Joe Gibbs Racing.
Busch talks about joining Joe Gibbs Racing.
Busch compares Hendrick Motorsports to Joe Gibbs Racing.
Busch talks about adjusting to life at Joe Gibbs Racing.
NEXTEL Cup Series News & Notes - Michigan
Kurt Busch (No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge) is in 12th place in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup point standings, coming into Sunday’s 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway. It’s a good place to be – but by no means secure.
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Numbers Game: 3M Performance 400
At Michigan International Speedway last June, Carl Edwards broke a 52-race NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series winless drought, and in the process cemented his status as a legitimate contender for his first NASCAR NEXTEL Cup championship.
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Kahne to Make Michigan Weekend Unforgettable for Fans
Michigan race fans who are wanting to get a little closer to the action this weekend needn’t look any farther than Galeana’s Van Dyke Dodge. NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne will be making an appearance there on Thursday, Aug. 16.
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NASCAR Teleconference: Ryan Newman
Welcome to the weekly NASCAR teleconference in advance this week of Sunday's NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway, the 3M Performance 400. That's the seventh event in the Race to the Chase.
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This Week in Ford Racing: Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth
Roush Fenway Racing teammates Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth have combined for three career victories at Michigan International Speedway, site of this weekend’s 3M Performance 400.
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Team Chevy Heads to Michigan
It will be a stroll down memory lane for Team Chevy this weekend at Michigan International Speedway (MIS). To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the legendary '57 Chevy, 11 drivers will carry special paint schemes designed to mimic the unique styling of the historic car.
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Furniture Row Racing to Make Driver Change
Furniture Row Racing, a Denver-based NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series racing team, announced today that Kenny Wallace is stepping down as the driver of car #78.
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Doug Randolph Named Crew Chief at Petty Enterprises
Petty Enterprises announces veteran Doug Randolph as crew chief for the #43 Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge driven by 2000 NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion Bobby Labonte.
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Chevy Drivers to Run at MIS with Special '57 Chevy Schemes
At Sunday’s 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway (MIS), it will be NASCAR Nextel Cup Series racing as usual but a closer look at some of the competitors’ cars may reveal some special details that haven’t been seen at a NASCAR track in as many as 50 years.
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Martinsville Schedules 60th Anniversary Open House
Race fans who have always dreamed of driving on the famed .526-mile oval at Martinsville Speedway will get their chance during the track’s 60th anniversary open house on Sunday, August 26.
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NASCAR and Cincinnati Reds to Hold NASCAR Night August 20
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and the Cincinnati Reds are teaming up for NASCAR Night on Mon., Aug. 20 when the Reds take on the Atlanta Braves at 7:10 p.m. at Great American Ball Park.
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Kyle Petty Suffers Broken Hand
Kyle Petty, driver of the #45 Wells Fargo/Marathon/Tire Kingdom Dodge suffered a broken hand as a result of hitting the butt of his hand on a door inside the hauler after a lap 69 incident in Sunday’s Centurion Boats at The Glen at the 2.45-mile Watkins Glen International road course.
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Martin to Be Featured in ABC’s “NASCAR in Primetime”
Mark Martin will be featured in a five-part series on ABC News starting Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 10 p.m. ET.
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Week 23: The NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 – And Beyond
The following is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 along with some other notable drivers, going into the 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 19.
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Decades of Historic Daytona 500s
When looking at the decades of history surrounding the Daytona 500, two names will consistently pop up – Richard Petty and Cale Yarborough.
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TUMS Top 10 Moments from Watkins Glen
The 22nd stop of the 2007 season at Watkins Glen International once again had the stars of the Nextel Cup Series experiencing several indigestion-causing incidents, from rain interfering with qualifying to spinning out while leading the race.
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Ford Leads Team, Wins WYPALL Crew Chief of the Race
Conservation was the theme
of the day at Watkins Glen International for crew chief, Mike Ford,
and the No. 11 FedEx Ground Chevrolet team.
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What Goes Around Comes Around for Stewart at The Glen
Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 20 Home Depot Chevrolet for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), took the lead for good on the next-to-last lap of Sunday’s Centurion Boats at The Glen at the Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International road course and went on to score his third win in his last four NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series outings.
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Fellows Finishes Fourth at Watkins Glen
Ron Fellows overcame a costly pit-road speeding penalty en route to a fourth-place finish at Sunday’s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Centurion Boats at the Glen, giving the No. 96 DLP® HDTV Chevrolet for Hall of Fame Racing its best finish in 14 months and its second-ever top-five result.
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Said Gets it Done for Wood Brothers/JTG Team at Watkins Glen
Boris Said, who took over the driving duties of the No. 21 Little Debbie Ford in relief of Bill Elliott, took the team to a 14th place finish at the Centurion Boats at the Glen event on Sunday.
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Bowyer Hustles Chevy Back to a Top-20 Finish at the Glen
Clint Bowyer showed great patience as others around him spun out of contention to earn the No. 07 Jack Daniel’s team a 16th-place finish in the Centurion Boats at the Glen on the demanding and, for Bowyer, unfamiliar road course at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International.
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Solid Day Ends with Disappointing Result for Yeley
J.J. Yeley and his team had two keys to success on Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International road course going into Sunday’s Centurion Boats at The Glen NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race – patience and solid pit strategy.
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Menard Scores 19th-Place Finish at Watkins Glen
Paul Menard capped his double-duty weekend at Watkins Glen with a 19th-place finish in Sunday’s Nextel Cup Series race.
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Two Weeks = Two Top-20 Finishes for Green, No. 66 Team
Jeff Green and his No. 66 Haas CNC Racing team posted a 20th-place finish in Sunday’s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International road course in New York state.
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Mayfield Leads Laps, Finishes 27th at The Glen
The No. 36 OTC Toyota Camry team was very optimistic about its chances for a strong run going into the weekend at Watkins Glen International.
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Dale Jr. Sees Another Strong Run End with Engine Woes
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 8 Budweiser team were one of the fastest cars on track for the first 62 laps until a blown engine ended their day prematurely.
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Blaney Finishes Where He Starts at Watkins Glen
Dave Blaney and the No. 22 Caterpillar Camry team headed to upstate New York for the final road course race of the 2007 campaign.
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Harvick Team Finishes 36th after Promising Run
Kevin Harvick became a victim of circumstance on lap 72 of the Centurion Boats at The Glen as the No. 29 Shell-Pennzoil Impala SS was hit by Juan Pablo Montoya entering turn one after demonstrating the potential for a top-five finish.
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Accident Spoils Smith's Nextel Cup Homecoming
Regan Smith was an early victim in Sunday's Nextel Cup wreckfest at Watkins Glen International. The U.S. Army driver, who grew up near the historic road course, was involved in an accident on Lap 12 of 90, which resulted in a 37th place finish.
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Said to Drive the No. 21 Little Debbie Ford at The Glen
The Wood Brothers/JTG race team announced this morning that Boris Said, an accomplished road racer, will substitute the driving duties for fill-in driver Bill Elliott in the Centurion Boats at the Glen event at Watkins Glen International Raceway.
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Earnhardt Jr. Featured in New Music Video for Nickelback
Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants to be a rock star. The notion is by no means a stretch, as his high-profile sponsors, record-setting merchandise sales, and cross-over appeal often labels him NASCAR’s own “rock star”.
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Jimmie Vaughan to Perform National Anthem at Michigan
Famous contemporary blues musician and classic car enthusiast Jimmie Vaughan steps to the stage as he mixes his two passions – music and cars – during the 3M Performance 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race weekend at Michigan International Speedway.
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3M Provides NNCS Tickets to Military Personnel and Families
3M, title sponsor of the upcoming NASCAR Nextel Cup Series (NNCS) 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway, and the USO are helping Michigan’s military families enjoy the race weekend.
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‘In The Loop’ - Watkins Glen International
There’s a reason why NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series points leader Jeff Gordon needs a telescope to see second-place Denny Hamlin. He’s better – far better – than any other driver during crunch time.
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NEXTEL Cup Series News & Notes - Watkins Glen
Juan Pablo Montoya (No. 42 Wrigley’s Big Red Dodge) will look to make NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series history this Sunday at Watkins Glen International by becoming the first driver to win on three road courses in the same season.
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The NASCAR Foundation Announces Fall Track Walk Season
Racing fans will once again have the chance to don their walking shoes and head to the track for The NASCAR Foundation Track Walks.
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Gordon, Ambrose Announce Alliance
Ford Racing drivers Robby Gordon and Marcos Ambrose held a joint press conference today at Robby Gordon Motorsports to formally announce their alliance for this weekend’s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International.
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Jeff Burton to be Featured on ABC News Special Series
Richard Childress Racing’s (RCR) Jeff Burton is one of several drivers to be featured in a five-piece, non-narrative, unscripted series, “NASCAR in Primetime,” beginning August 15 on ABC News.
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Pep Boys Announces Title Sponsorship of Cup Race at Atlanta
The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE:PBY), the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced today that it will be the title sponsor for Atlanta Motor Speedway’s (AMS) 500-mile NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race on Sunday, October 28.
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Robby Gordon Motorsports to Field Ambrose in Cup Debut
Robby Gordon Motorsports will field Australian Marcos Ambrose in the Busch Series rookie’s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series debut at Watkins Glen this weekend.
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Camping World to Back Marcos Ambrose in Nextel Cup Debut
Camping World today announced that it will be the primary sponsor of the #77 Ford Fusion driven by Busch Series regular Marcos Ambrose of Australia in this weekend’s Nextel Cup race at Watkins Glen International.
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Martin Drives Home Point with Limited Schedule
While the rest of the Nextel Cup circuit prepares for the winding right turns of Watkins Glen International, veteran Mark Martin is gearing up to once again watch this weekends race on the television.
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NASCAR Teleconference: Montoya and Carpentier
Welcome to the weekly NASCAR teleconference in advance of this weekend's events at Watkins Glen International and Watkins Glen New York. We have two races on tap, Saturday's NASCAR Busch Series race, the Zippo 200, and Sunday's NASCAR Nextel Cup series event, the Centurian Boats at the Glen.
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This Week in Ford Racing: Matt Kenseth
Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 DeWalt Ford Fusion, is the highest-ranked Ford team in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series point standings going into this weekend’s event at Watkins Glen International. Kenseth, who is third behind leader Jeff Gordon and second-place Denny Hamlin, held a teleconference Tuesday to talk about the upcoming race schedule and other issues.
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Team Chevy at Watkins Glen
On Sunday, August 12, 2007, the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series will make its annual trip to the 2.45-mile road course near Seneca Lake and the Finger Lakes National Forest for the Centurion Boats at The Glen.
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Numbers Game: Centurion Boats at The Glen
Watkins Glen International might be the reason Tony Stewart has become known as a “dog days of summer” driver. He “owns” the upstate New York road course, with three wins and one runner-up finish in the past five races.
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Win a Trip to See Greg Biffle Race His Wii Ford at Dover
Nintendo is revving up its support for NASCAR Nextel Cup Series driver Greg Biffle and his No. 16 Wii™ Ford Fusion. Fans who want to see the Wii car race in person can enter a sweepstakes to win a trip for two to Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. Biffle will be racing the Wii car there on Sept. 23.
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Carpentier to Drive Valvoline Dodge at Watkins Glen
In an effort to move closer to securing a top-35 position in Owner’s Points, Valvoline Evernham Racing has reached a one race agreement with Patrick Carpentier to drive the No. 10 Valvoline/Stanley Tools Dodge in this weekend’s Nextel Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International.
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Newman’s Team Earns Pit Crew Challenge Win at Pocono
Ryan Newman’s team took top honors in the Checkers®/Rally’s® Double Drive-Thru Challenge during Sunday’s Nextel Cup event at Pocono Raceway.
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Evernham and Gillett Announce Partnership
Today, Ray Evernham and George N. Gillett, Jr. announced the creation of Gillett Evernham Motorsports (GEM), a partnership combining Evernham Motorsports and the Gillett family where Evernham will remain a substantial owner and retain the title of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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Kurt Busch Co-Hosting Tonight's "Fast Talk" On P.R.N.
Fresh off his dominant record-breaking win in yesterday’s Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway, Miller Lite Dodge driver Kurt Busch will continue to make milestones when he co-hosts tonight’s edition of “Fast Talk” on the Performance Racing Network.
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Week 22: The NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 – And Beyond
The following is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 along with some other notable drivers, going into the Centurion Boats at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 12.
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Race Fans Go Behind the Scenes at DIS with VIP Hot Pass Tour
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to see Gatorade Victory Lane from a $5,000 seat at Daytona International Speedway? What the view is from the eyes of a sportswriter? Where NASCAR President Mike Helton lays down the law prior to a NASCAR race?
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TUMS Top 10 Moments from Pocono
The 21st stop of the 2007 season at Pocono Raceway once again had the stars of the Nextel Cup Series experiencing several indigestion-causing incidents, from rain interfering with qualifying to being sidelined for the race.
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Eury Jr. Wins WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race
Crew Chief Tony Eury Jr. and the No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet team were sitting pretty for the start of the Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway.
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Busch Perfect at Pocono
Kurt Busch dominated the tricky Pocono Raceway layout, racking up some of the most impressive statistics ever during Sunday’s win in the Pennsylvania 500.
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Dale Jr. Leads Eight Laps, Grabs Season-Best Finish at Pocono
For the second week in a row and the ninth time this season, Mark Martin took the checkered flag with a top-10 finish. The U.S. Army driver powered his 01 Chevrolet from a 25th starting spot to a ninth-place result in Sunday's Pennsylvania 500 Nextel Cup event at Pocono Raceway.
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Stewart Sixth at Pocono
Tony Stewart picked up 18 positions en route to a solid sixth-place finish in Sunday’s Pennsylvania 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway.
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Martin, Army Team Solid With Another Top-10 Finish
For the second week in a row and the ninth time this season, Mark Martin took the checkered flag with a top-10 finish. The U.S. Army driver powered his 01 Chevrolet from a 25th starting spot to a ninth-place result in Sunday's Pennsylvania 500 Nextel Cup event at Pocono Raceway.
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Raines Finishes 15th with a Little Help from Hollywood
Tony Raines, driver of the No. 96 DLP HDTV Chevrolet for Hall of Fame Racing, finished 15th in Sunday’s Pennsylvania 500 presented by Rush Hour 3.
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Disappointing Weekend for Harvick in Pocono
Kevin Harvick and the Shell-Pennzoil Racing team fought an ill-handling condition all day to bring home a 17th-place finish in the Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway.
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Elliott, Wood Brothers/JTG Team 18th in Second Pocono Event
After putting the No. 21 Air Force Ford solidly in the field from the 21st starting position, Bill Elliott took the green flag under sunny skies on Sunday in the Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway.
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Blaney Top Toyota in Pocono
Dave Blaney and the No. 22 team arrived at Pocono Raceway last weekend bound and determined to capitalize on their ninth-place finish last weekend at Indianapolis, which bumped them into the top 35 in the owners’ point standings.
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Mayfield 31st at Pocono in First Race with New Crew Chief
Jeremy Mayfield and the 360 OTC Racing team arrived at Pocono Raceway this weekend with something to prove.
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Yeley Fights Ill-Handling Car at Pocono
J.J. Yeley, driver of the No. 18 Interstate Batteries Chevrolet for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), fought an ill-handling race car throughout Sunday’s Pennsylvania 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway.
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NASCAR Parks Robby Gordon for Pocono
As a result of his actions on the race track at Saturday’s NASCAR Busch Series race at Montreal, NASCAR has parked driver Robby Gordon for today’s Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway.
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Krissie Newman to Wait Tables and Donate Tips to Foundation
On Saturday, August 4, from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m., Krissie Newman and Michelle Croom – Director of the Ryan Newman Fan Club– will wait tables at Moyer’s Country Kitchen on Highway 940 near Pocono Raceway to raise money for the Ryan Newman Foundation.
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No. 43 Dodge to Honor Minneapolis Bridge Victims at Pocono
The #43 Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge driven by 2000 Nextel Cup champion Bobby Labonte will honor the victims and those hurt in the Minneapolis (Minn.) bridge collapse this past week during Sunday’s Pennsylvania 500 at the 2.5-mile Pocono (Penn.) Raceway.
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Every Position Counts
The new “seeding” process, instituted for this season’s Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, has drivers competing for every position.
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Earnhardt Jr., Bernstein to Race Elvis Paint Schemes
The King of Rock 'n' Roll will roll with the King of Beers when NASCAR's most popular driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and NHRA young gun Brandon Bernstein pilot commemorative Elvis Presley's 30th Anniversary paint schemes on the #8 Budweiser Chevrolet and Bud King Racing Top Fuel dragster in September.
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3M Performance 400 Trophy Honors Detroit Racing Past
The winner of the 3M Performance 400 NASCAR Nextel Cup series race at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) August 19 will hoist a trophy that honors the racing history of the region and celebrates the modern popularity of the sport.
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NEXTEL Cup Series News & Notes - Pocono 2
Jeff Gordon rolls into Pocono Raceway with not only the series standings lead, but also looking to sweep both races there this season. Gordon won the Pocono 500 in June and now looks to become the seventh driver to pull off the Pocono season sweep.
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‘In The Loop’ - Pocono Raceway
Jimmie Johnson has become known for the summer swoon. A string of bad luck and bad finishes have regularly plagued his career during the dog days. Usually, though, the slump usually doesn’t come until August.
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Biffle to Run Special "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Paint Scheme
This weekend at Pocono Raceway the No. 16 Ford Fusion will have a new look to it as Greg Biffle debuts a special Dish Network/Dog the Bounty Hunter paint scheme.
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Audio: Carl Edwards on Pocono
Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Office Depot Ford Fusion, discusses his win at Pocono Raceway in his first start.
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January Preseason Thunder Testing Dates at DIS Announced
Testing dates for the historic 50th running of the Daytona 500 on Feb. 17, 2008 at Daytona International Speedway have been finalized.
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Chevron Introduces Limited Gift Card Featuring Montoya
In celebration of Texaco’s 20th anniversary in sponsoring stock car racing and a successful season for rookie driver Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevron Products Company introduced its special limited edition gift card carrying the image of the No. 42 Texaco/Havoline race car and driver Juan Pablo Montoya.
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Stewart Fined, Penalized for Using Inappropriate Language
NASCAR announced today that Tony Stewart has been fined $25,000 and penalized 25 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver championship points, as a result of using inappropriate language during a post-race televised interview following his victory Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Chevron Launches Texaco’s Car of the Decades Contest
Chevron Global Marketing today launched Texaco’s Car of the Decades contest celebrating cars and the people who love them with a virtual auto show that lets visitors decide the best cars from every decade in the 20th century through today.
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Numbers Game: Pennsylvania 500
If the recent Pocono sequence is more than just a coincidence, figure a driver from the Hendrick Motorsports stable to win this Sunday’s Pennsylvania 500.
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NASCAR Teleconference: Carl Edwards
Welcome to the weekly NASCAR teleconference in advance of this weekend's events: Sunday's NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race, the Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway, and on Saturday the historic Canadian debut of the NASCAR Busch Series, the NAPA Auto Parts 200, at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve road course in Montréal.
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This Week in Ford Racing: Yates, Kenseth and Edwards
Pocono Raceway presents a number of challenges for all of the race teams with its three unique turns, but that’s also true for the men who build the engines under the hood. The leader of Roush Yates Engines, Doug Yates, spoke about the issues he and his men face when preparing for Pocono. Roush Fenway Racing teammates Matt Kenseth (ninth) and Carl Edwards (14th) were the top two Ford finishers at Pocono during the rain-shortened race in June.
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Team Chevy at Pocono Raceway
On Sunday, August 5, Team Chevy drivers return to the northeast for their second annual go at the odd-shaped 2.5-mile venue known as Pocono Raceway. The Pennsylvania 500 is the second of two trips the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series makes every year to Pocono.
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Labonte to Celebrate 500th Start with Fans
Bobby Labonte, driver of the #43 Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge is already preparing for his 500th career start. Labonte will reach the “500 Club” when he takes the green flag Saturday night, September 8 during the Rock-n-Roll 400 at the Richmond (Va.) International Raceway.
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Sorenson’s Team Collects First Pit Crew Challenge Win
Reed Sorenson’s No. 41 crew earned its first Checkers®/Rally’s® Double Drive-Thru Challenge win of the season during Sunday’s Allstate 400® at the Brickyard.
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TUMS Top 10 Moments from Indianapolis
The 22nd stop of the 2007 season at Indianapolis Motor Speedway once again had the stars of the Nextel Cup Series experiencing several indigestion-causing incidents, from fiery crashes to pit road penalties.
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Week 21: The NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 – And Beyond
The following is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 along with some other notable drivers, going into the Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway on August 5.
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Pavers, Graders Replace Sound of Stock Cars at Daytona
The sound of stock cars at Daytona International Speedway, have been replaced – for the time being – by the sound of bulldozers, pavers and graders.
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Flexible Elledge Wins WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race
The young combination of crew chief, Jimmy Elledge, and NASCAR driver, Reed Sorenson, came to the homeland of motorsports, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as novices and left with respect among their elders.
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Hoosier Daddy - Indiana Native Stewart Takes Second Indy Win
After having endured 11 disappointments at Indy – six in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and five in the IRL IndyCar Series – before finally winning in a stock car at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2005, Tony Stewart only had to wait a year and 209 days to score his second victory in the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard.
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Martin Makes Strong Comeback to Finish Sixth at Indy
Mark Martin overcame a broken gear and a speeding penalty to finish sixth in Sunday's running of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard.
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Blaney Scores Best Finish of Season with Top Ten at Indy
Standing just outside the top 35 in owners’ points, Dave Blaney and the Caterpillar Racing team headed into Sunday’s event at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with one thing on their minds: leaving the famed racing venue locked into next weekend’s race.
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Truex 12th at Indianapolis
After dealing with a poor handling race car and a couple of penalties from NASCAR, Martin Truex Jr. was proud of his team’s 12th – place finish in Sunday’s Allstate 400 at the Brickyard.
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Despite Setbacks, Bowyer Holds on to 13th at Indianapolis
Despite a trio of setbacks which cost him a shot at the win, Clint Bowyer, driver of the No. 07 Jack Daniel’s Chevrolet, held on for a 13th-place finish in yesterday’s Allstate 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Menard Scores a Top Twenty in Indianapolis
Paul Menard and the No. 15 Johns Manville / Menards Racing team turned an opportunity to race at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway into a time to shine.
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Vickers Battles Tight-Handling Car to Finish 21st at Indy
The No. 83 Red Bull Camry piloted by Brian Vickers rolled off the grid in the 25th starting position for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Elliott, No. 21 Team Rebound at Indy
After a day of rain cancelled most practice sessions on Friday, the teams showed up for a Saturday evening qualifying session for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. Bill Elliott nabbed the 32nd starting spot for the 14th running of the annual event at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Dale Jr. Leads 33 Laps, Has Engine Issues at Indy
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 8 Budweiser team were the dominant car for the first half of the race, leading 33 laps and remaining among the top-10 for nearly the entire afternoon until lap 135.
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Yeley Caught up in the Big One at Indianapolis
Looking around the garage area just 60 laps into Sunday's Allstate 400 at the Brickyard NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, one might have thought the series was racing at a short track or perhaps even Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway -- where large crashes are expected.
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Raines Indy Homecoming Ruined By Early Race Accident
An early-race accident caused Tony Raines and the DLP HDTV team to finish 41st in the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard NASCAR Nextel Cup Series race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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No. 24 Team Wins 2nd Quarter Most Valuable Pit Crew Award
The No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports DuPont pit crew has enjoyed a celebration on victory lane four times this season. Now they are adding one more victory to their already established list of accomplishments for the 2007 campaign – the Mechanix Wear 2nd quarter Most Valuable Pit Crew Award.
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RCR to Honor Prosser at Indianapolis
Richard Childress Racing’s (RCR) NEXTEL Cup Series teams will honor Skip Prosser, the former Wake Forest University men’s basketball coach who died unexpectedly on Thursday, with Wake Forest decals in Sunday’s Allstate 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Robert Yates and Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing Join Forces
Robert Yates Racing (RYR) and Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing
(NHLR) have entered into a letter of intent for a partnership in NASCAR’s Nextel Cup and Busch Series.
The team will be named Yates/Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing effective immediately.
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Next Generation Elliott Wins First Race
Chase Elliott, son of Ford driver Bill Elliott, won the first race of his career Thursday night at Atlanta Motor Speedway when he captured the Bandolero feature. Both father and son spoke about the race Friday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Get Behind the Wheel of the CoT in EA Sports’ NASCAR 08
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) revs up its engine and hits the race track as NASCAR 08® by EA SPORTS™ has shipped and is now available at retail stores.
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Top-Five Greatest Finishes in Daytona 500 History
As the 50th running of the Daytona 500 approaches on Feb. 17, 2008, it’s a daunting task to try to select the top-five greatest finishes of “The Great American Race.”
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Jeff Gordon Foundation Unites with Walt Disney Pictures
“Have No Fear”, the canine hero from the Walt
Disney Pictures’ upcoming comedy “Underdog” helps “evil get licked” but still finds
time to pose on the hood of The Jeff Gordon Foundation No. 24 car.
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Corvette Z06 to Pace the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard
A Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will pace the field for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard on July 29, marking the 14th consecutive year that a Chevrolet will perform pace car duties for this historic and highly-anticipated NASCAR event.
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Daughtry to Headline Concert at Chevy Rock & Roll 400
For the fifth-straight year Chevrolet will bring together the sounds of rock and roll and the intensity of NASCAR racing during the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway with this year's event featuring a pre-race concert by Daughtry.
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NEXTEL Cup Series News & Notes - Indianapolis
How fitting, that one of NASCAR’s premier events has developed into a preview of sorts, for the season-ending championship celebration at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The Allstate 400 at the Brickyard has been held 13 times; six times, the race winner went on to win the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup championship.
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‘In The Loop’ - Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Matt Kenseth will attempt to end a Roush Fenway Racing drought in the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard.
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DEI and Ginn Racing Merge to Create Powerful Four-Car Team
Dale Earnhardt Inc., already one of the world’s premier racing organizations, has become even stronger through a merger with Ginn Racing.
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Brent Dewar of General Motors North America Comments on Merge
Chex Most Popular Driver Award Logs Over Two Million Votes
More than two million votes have been tallied in the race for the NASCAR NMPA Chex Most Popular Driver Award. Thanks to fans logging in at www.mostpopulardriver.com to support their favorite driver, the goal of topping last year’s total votes is in sight.
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Green Foundation Golf Tournament Raises Close to $60,000
A number of NASCAR celebrities descended on Owensboro, KY., on Wednesday, July 18, to take part in the Seventh Annual Green Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament at Summit Country Club.
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Numbers Game: Allstate 400 at the Brickyard
Kissing the bricks after a victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway sometimes foreshadows bigger things.
For the past two years, the winner of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard has gone on to win the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championship.
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Team Chevy at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
After a welcome weekend off, the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series returns to action at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) for Sunday's, Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, Round 20 of 36 races on the 2007 tour.
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NASCAR Teleconference: David Stremme
Today's guest on the weekly NASCAR teleconference in advance of Sunday's Allstate 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, appropriately is an Indiana native, South Bend's David Stremme.
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This Week in Ford Racing: Bill Elliott
Bill Elliott, driver of the No. 21 Little Debbie Ford Fusion owned by Wood Brothers/JTG Racing, is one of two current Ford drivers to win the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard.
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Chevy Day at the Brickyard Returns for Fans Friday, July 27
Chevrolet and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway again will kick off festivities for the 14th annual Allstate 400 at the Brickyard with Chevy Day at the Brickyard on Friday, July 27.
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ESPN Draft Track Technology Will Allow Fans to 'See the Air'
For years, NASCAR fans have heard about the effects of drafting on high-speed racetracks and how certain drivers, such as the late Dale Earnhardt, were so good in the draft it was said they could “see the air.”
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David Reutimann Gets 'Simpsonized'
David Reutimann will be carrying an up and coming movie star on his No. 00 BURGER KING® Toyota Camry at the Brickyard this week.
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Edwards Joins Office Depot Foundation to Donate Backpacks
Office Depot and The Office Depot Foundation announced today that Carl Edwards will join the Foundation on Thursday, July 26, to donate 2,250 backpacks to non-profit organizations and schools in the Indianapolis area.
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Edwards Hurts Thumb after Late Model Dirt Race Wreck
Roush Fenway Racing confirmed today that NASCAR driver Carl Edwards was involved in a dirt track accident during a Late Model race July 22nd at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska.
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Petty to Make 800th Career Start
This weekend, Kyle Petty and the #45 Marathon American Spirit Motor Oil Dodge team head to the historic 2.5-mile Indianapolis (Ind.) Motor Speedway (IMS) for Sunday’s Allstate 400 at the Brickyard.
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John Andretti Back at Indy with IMS Radio Network
NASCAR and IRL driver John Andretti will join the IMS Radio Network as a broadcaster this Sunday for the Allstate 400 at the 2.5-mile Indianapolis (Ind.) Motor Speedway.
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The Daytona 500: "The Mother of all Races"
Jim Caple of ESPN.com’s Page 2 listed the Daytona 500 No. 46 on "The 101 Things Every Fan Must Experience Before They Die," a worldwide list of sporting events ranging from the Olympics to the Coney Island hot dog eating contest.
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Newman Appears in PSA for SAE International Program
Our world needs young engineers, and Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 12 Alltel Dodge Charger, is promoting an SAE International program designed to fulfill that need.
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ESPN Counts Down to NEXTEL Cup Return to Network
With more NASCAR Cup races televised than any network in the history of motorsports, ESPN kicks off a week of heart-pounding documentaries that will lead up to the July 29 launch of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup racing on ESPN with the July 29 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard.
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Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Rolls Past DIS
Amid police escorts and the roar of thousands of horsepower – the Chick-fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America rolled past the storied racing venue of Daytona International Speedway on Friday morning.
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Racing for a Reason at Wall Township Speedway
On August 4th, NASCAR stars Ray Evernham, Kasey Kahne, Elliott Sadler, Erin Crocker and Bill Elliott will be Racing for a Reason at Wall Township Speedway in New Jersey.
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‘In The Loop’
Those drivers on the outside of the top 12 have raced with a sense of urgency over the past three races. At least that’s what the stats say.
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NEXTEL Cup Series News & Notes - Final Off Week
Side-by-side racing and tight finishes are a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series hallmark – and never more pronounced than now, in the sport’s 60th season.
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Riggs Racing for a Miracle in Indianapolis
A victory for Scott Riggs and the No. 10 Stanley Tools/Valvoline Dodge in the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard would mean the world for the Bahama, N.C. native.
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Almirola Joins Ginn Racing; Marlin and Nemechek Released
Emphasizing an eye on the future along with solidifying the foundation of its NASCAR Nextel Cup program, Ginn Racing announced the following transactions.
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Labonte to Drive the No. 55 Napa Auto Parts Toyota at Indy
Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) announced today that two-time NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion, Terry Labonte will once again, step into the No. 55 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota Camry for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Joe Gibbs Racing Grants Aric Almirola Release
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) has granted Aric Almirola his release, allowing the 23-year-old development driver to compete for Ginn Racing in select NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and NASCAR Busch Series races this year.
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NASCAR’s Golden Age of Competition is Now
Present-day NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series races offer closer competition than anytime in history, a new NASCAR statistical analysis has shown.
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This Week in Ford Racing: Rudd, Kenseth and Edwards
Ricky Rudd, the only driver/owner to win a NASCAR race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Matt Kenseth and Carl Edwards discuss Indy and this weekend's final break in the Cup schedule.
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Chevrolet's NASCAR Season Second-Half Countdown
As the Nextel Cup schedule just passed the half-way point of the season, the bowtie brigade has set the bar high for continuing their winning ways after a successful start to the 2007 season.
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Lauletta Joins Chip Ganassi Racing Teams, Inc. as President
Chip Ganassi Racing Teams, Inc. announced today that Steve “Jake” Lauletta has been named president of the organization according to Owner and Chief Executive Officer, Chip Ganassi.
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Daytona500.com: The Ultimate Destination for Race Fans
Race fans looking to get their Daytona 500 “fix” prior to the historic 50th running of “The Great American Race” scheduled for Feb. 17, 2008, can visit the preeminent on-line destination for news, history and background on the most anticipated event in racing history.
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Harvick's Crew Grabs Pit Crew Challenge Win at Chicago
Kevin Harvick’s over-the-wall crew grabbed the Checkers®/Rally’s® Double Drive-Thru Challenge win during Sunday’s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway.
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Reiser Wins WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race
Heading into the USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, crew chief Robbie Reiser knew his team’s No. 17 USG Sheetrock Ford had the potential to perform well.
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Week 20: The NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 – And Beyond
The following is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 along with some other notable drivers, going into the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 29.
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Nintendo Announces Partnership with Roush Fenway Racing
Nintendo’s record-selling Wii™ video game system takes video gaming to a whole new level with a partnership with Roush Fenway Racing and NASCAR Nextel Cup driver Greg Biffle.
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TUMS Top 10 Moments from Chicago
The 19th stop of the 2007 season at Chicagoland Speedway once again had the stars of the Nextel Cup Series experiencing several indigestion-causing incidents, from blown tires to blown engines to contact with the wall.
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Donna, Bobby Labonte Help Raise Books for Children in Need
Thanks to the silver tongues of readers in Naperville, Ill., Chicago-area children in need will receive 10,000 new books from First Book and Cheerios. The readers participated in a First Book Speed Read on Saturday, held at the Jewel-Osco in Naperville, and hosted by Donna Labonte, wife of #43 Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge driver Bobby Labonte.
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Stewart Breaks Out in Joliet
Just as Jake and Elwood Blues – the Blues Brothers – broke out of Joliet, Ill., in the summer of 1979, Tony Stewart broke out to score his first win of the 2007 season and the 30th of his career by winning Sunday’s USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet.
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Harvick Earns Fourth Top-Five Finish of 2007
The Shell-Pennzoil team posted its fourth top-five finish of the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series season with Kevin Harvick crossing the finish line fourth in the USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway.
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Despite Speeding Ticket, Bowyer Takes Top-10 in Chicago
A speeding ticket didn’t keep Clint Bowyer, driver of the No. 07 Jack Daniel’s Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, from hanging tough and earning a top-10 finish in yesterday’s USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway.
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Penske Dodges Place in Top-10 at Chicagoland
The Penske Racing Dodge Chargers were the class of the Dodge teams as both cars placed in the top 10 at Chicagoland Speedway. Kurt Busch started 43rd after changing an engine and worked his way through the pack to lead two laps before finishing sixth. Ryan Newman finished eighth.
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Martin, U.S. Army Team Rebound for Top-15 Finish at Chicago
Mark Martin picked up two positions on the final restart to bring home a 14th-place finish in Sunday's USG Sheetrock 400 Nextel Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway.
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Dale Jr. Finishes 19th at Chicago
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 8 Budweiser team had a superb race - for the first 210 of the 267 laps. While the No. 8 car was running in third place, a power steering pump failed - which initially locked and then hampered the steering on the Bud machine for the final 57 laps.
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Tough Restarts Contribute to 23rd-Place Finish For Marlin
Sterling Marlin could never quite get going in the late stages of Sunday's Nextel Cup event at Chicagoland Speedway, resulting in a 23rd-place finish for the No. 14 Waste Management team.
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Raines Rallies to Finish 24th at Chicagoland
Tony Raines and the DLP HDTV team fought back from the 40th starting spot in the USG Sheetrock 400 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series event to finish a respectable 24th in the 267-lap event at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill.
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Mayfield Finishes 26th in Chicagoland
A top-20 qualifying effort on Friday afternoon gave Jeremy Mayfield and the 360 OTC Racing team hope that good things were in store for them during the USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway Sunday.
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Elliott, Wood Brothers/JTG Team 28th in Chicagoland Event
Following a 17th place qualifying effort on Friday afternoon, Bill Elliott in the No. 21 Little Debbie Ford started from the inside of row nine the USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway.
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Nemechek Finishes 29th in Chicago
Joe Nemechek couldn't overcome handling issues and the result was a 29th-place finish in Sunday's Nextel Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway.
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Yeley’s Day Ends Early at Chicagoland
J.J. Yeley worked his way up from his 36th-place starting position to as high as 17th in Sunday’s USG Sheetrock 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill.
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Truex Finishes 39th at Chicagoland
Martin Truex Jr.’s recent string of strong finishes came to an abrupt halt in Sunday’s USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway.
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More Tough Luck for Blaney in Chicago
Sunday’s event at Chicagoland Speedway marked the beginning of the second half of the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series campaign, and Dave Blaney and the Caterpillar team hoped to start it off strong.
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Paul Menard Feels Highs and Lows in Chicago
The highs and lows of the racing world were felt by Menards Racing during the Chicagoland Speedway race weekend. After turning in his best qualifying effort of the 2007 season, driver Paul Menard was elated.
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Martin Forced to Backup Car after Accident
Mark Martin will be forced to go to a backup car for Sunday's USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, after wrecking his 01 U.S. Army Chevrolet in Saturday's first practice session.
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Sprint to Give Away $1 Million to Lucky Race Fan
Sprint Nextel will launch The SprintSpeed™ Million presented by Motorola sweepstakes July 15, a promotion in which one fan is guaranteed to win $1 million.
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Robby Gordon's Team Penalized for Infractions at Daytona
NASCAR has issued penalties and fines to the No. 7 team that competes in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, as a result of rule infractions found last week at Daytona International Speedway.
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Hendrick Confirms Dale Jr. Will Have New Sponsor in 2008
Hendrick Motorsports today announced that long-term contractual commitments to existing sponsors will preclude Budweiser from continuing as primary sponsor of the car driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr. when he joins the organization next season.
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NEXTEL Cup Series News & Notes - Chicago
Jamie McMurray’s (No. 26 Crown Royal Ford) win on Saturday night did more than return him to Victory Lane for the first time in 166 races. The victory catapulted McMurray into 13th place in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series standings, just 49 points out of 12th – the final position in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup.
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Jeff Gordon, ‘Talladega Nights’ Win ESPY Awards
Jimmie Johnson won the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championship but sports fans still recognized Jeff Gordon for his skillful driving.
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DIS Ticket Auction Ending Soon
Jeff Foxworthy, comedian and star of the hit FOX television show, “Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader,” may have been voted the winner of the DAYTONA 500 “Celebrity Tickets for Charity” competition, but that does not mean he gets the last laugh.
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This Week in Ford Racing: Matt Kenseth and Carl Edwards
Roush Fenway Racing teammates Matt Kenseth (third) and Carl Edwards (sixth) are in the top 10 in the NASCAR Nextel Cup standings heading into this weekend’s USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway.
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NASCAR Teleconference: Jeff Gordon
Welcome to this week's NASCAR teleconference. It's in advance of Sunday's USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. Today's guest is Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 Dupont Chevrolet, our four-time Series Champion and the current points leader.
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Matt Kenseth Reviews First-Half Performance
Asked to grade to his No. 17 DEWALT Ford Fusion team's performance in the first half of the 2007 season, Matt Kenseth said, "B to B minus."
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Funeral Arrangements for Dr. Kennedy and Michael Klemm
The funeral arrangements for Dr. Bruce Kennedy and Michael Klemm have been scheduled for this Friday at Seabreeze United Church in Daytona Beach.
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‘In The Loop’ - Chicagoland Speedway
Matt Kenseth says he enjoys racing at Chicagoland Speedway. But the relationship – and his patience – have been tested over the past two years.
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Husband of Lesa France Kennedy Dies in Plane Crash
This morning, at approximately 8:40 a.m. Eastern Time, a Cessna 310 registered to Competitor Liaison Bureau, Inc. of Daytona Beach, crashed in a Sanford, Florida, area neighborhood. At this time, we can confirm there were two people on-board, including the pilot, Dr. Bruce Kennedy and Michael Klemm, a senior captain with NASCAR Aviation. Both were killed in the crash.
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Jack Roush statement on the passing of Bruce
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Ford Racing statements on the passing of Bruce
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Numbers Game: USG Sheetrock 400
Jamie McMurray’s second-career win last weekend at Daytona – which was tied for the second-closest margin of victory since the advent of electronic scoring in 1993 – did more than just add another trophy to the Roush Fenway Racing mantle.
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Martin Looking for Final Piece of the Puzzle at Chicago
Mark Martin boasts 238 top-five finishes in his illustrious Nextel Cup career. Those finishes have come on virtually every track on the Nextel Cup circuit, except for one – Chicagoland Speedway.
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Week 19: The NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 – And Beyond
The following is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 along with some other notable drivers, going into the USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 15.
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Carter Wins WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race
Under the lights at Daytona International Speedway crew chief Larry Carter lead the No. 26 Roush / Fenway Racing team to victory, breaking their winless 2007 season drought in fine fashion.
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James Denton to Serve as Grand Marshal at the Brickyard
Desperate Housewives actor James Denton has been named the Grand Marshal for the Allstate® 400 at the Brickyard ® at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 29.
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Biffle & Kluever to Hit the Dirt Thursday Night at Cedar Lake
Roush Fenway Racing teammates Greg Biffle and Todd Kluever have a new racing challenge ahead of them this week. They will both be competing in dirt late models Thursday night, July 12 at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisc.
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Comcast Takes to the Track at Chicagoland Speedway
Best Buy Co., Inc., announced today that Comcast Corporation, a Best Buy retail partner, will be the primary sponsor of the No. 66 Haas CNC Racing Chevrolet and driver Jeff Green during the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series weekend at Chicagoland Speedway.
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Win Carl's Laptop!
To help celebrate the launch of its new television commercial titled Carl's Laptop, Office Depot is running a promotion for fans to have the opportunity to actually win a new laptop from Carl Edwards.
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ISC and Coca-Cola Sign Exclusive Ten-Year Agreement
International Speedway Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: ISCA; OTC Bulletin Board: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced that the company has signed an exclusive ten-year agreement with Coca-Cola North America (CCNA). Specific financial terms were not released.
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SunTrust Back as Sponsor of 2007 Kyle Petty Charity Ride
As the 13th annual Chick-fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America embarks Saturday (July 14) on a seven-day, 2,800-mile trek down the East Coast, the familiar colors of SunTrust Bank will be riding along for the third consecutive year as proud sponsor of the popular fundraiser benefiting the Victory Junction Gang Camp and other children’s charities.
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Toyo Extends Contract with Robby Gordon Through 2010
Toyo Tire (U.S.A.) Corporation announces that it has extended the contract of Team Toyo™ Off-Road driver, Robby Gordon, through 2010.
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Donna Labonte to Participate in Speed Read Event
First Book®, Cheerios® and Jewel-Osco will host a First Book Speed Read at the Jewel-Osco located at 1759 W. Ogden Ave. in Naperville, Ill., on Sat., July 14th at 11 a.m.
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TUMS Top 10 Moments from Daytona
The 18th stop of the 2007 season at Daytona International Speedway once again had the stars of the Nextel Cup Series experiencing several indigestion-causing incidents, from rained-out qualifying to crashing teammates to late-race lead changes.
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Seven Lead Changes on Final Lap of the Pepsi 400
According to the scoring loops at Daytona International Speedway, there were seven lead changes between Jamie McMurray and Kyle Busch on the final lap of Saturday night’s Pepsi 400.
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McMurray Edges Kyle Busch to Win 49th Pepsi 400 at Daytona
Jamie McMurray clinched a thrilling victory in the 49th annual Pepsi 400 as he wheeled his No. 26 Irwin Marathon Tool Ford through the field for the closest Pepsi 400 finish since the advent of computer scoring.
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Bowyer, Jack Daniel's Chevy Seventh in Daytona
Clint Bowyer recovered from a mid-race mechanical malfunction to power his Jack Daniel’s Chevrolet to a seventh-place finish in Saturday night’s Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Martin Makes Strong Comeback to Finish 17th Daytona
Mark Martin battled back to finish 17th after picking up 13 positions in the closing laps of Saturday night’s Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Yeley’s Potential Top-Five Finish Fades with Late Cautions
There may be nothing more discouraging to J.J. Yeley than having a really good race car and not being able to post a finish equal to its potential.
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Blaney 23rd at Daytona
Returning to the site of the first race of the season, Dave Blaney and the Caterpillar Racing team were eager to get to Daytona International Speedway to give their Toyota Camry another shot at restrictor-plate racing.
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No. 21 Air Force Ford 24th at Daytona International Speedway
The race formerly known as the Firecracker 400 lived up to its name in the opening laps of what is now referred to as the Pepsi 400.
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Late Incident Costly for Nemechek in Daytona; Finishes 30th
Joe Nemechek was in position to make a move during the late stages of Saturday night's Pepsi 400. But with 10 laps remaining and running with the lead draft in 18th place, his strong effort took a 180-degree turn.
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Despite Early Incident, Harvick Hangs Tough at Daytona
After being shoved into the outside wall on lap 55 and receiving heavy right-side damage in Saturday night’s Pepsi 400, Kevin Harvick and the Shell-Pennzoil racing team soldiered to a 34th-place finish in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series annual Fourth of July classic at Daytona International Speedway.
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Dale Jr. Knocked from Contention in Lap 14 Crash at Daytona
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 8 Budweiser team began the evening with immense confidence and a racecar that had been potent in practice.
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Alternative Ending for Stewart at Daytona
Tony Stewart came into Saturday night’s Pepsi 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway with a chance to join legendary stock car racer David Pearson as the only drivers to win three straight 400-mile races at Daytona.
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Early Accident Creates Long Night for Raines at Daytona
Tony Raines and the DLP HDTV team were involved in an accident early in the Pepsi 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway and finished a disappointing 39th.
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Cut Tire Relegates Marlin to 40th-place Finish in Daytona
Sterling Marlin's bad luck at Daytona International Speedway continued Saturday night when a cut tire on lap 115 of 160 sent his Waste Management Chevrolet into the outside wall and to a 40th-place finish in the Pepsi 400.
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NASCAR's Premier Series to Be Named Sprint Cup Series
Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) and NASCAR today announced NASCAR’s premier series will be known as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series beginning Jan. 1, 2008. The logo was unveiled in a press conference at Daytona International Speedway.
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Foxworthy Wins Daytona 500 Celebrity Ticket Contest
The online battle for ultimate bragging rights has ended, leaving one celebrity with the last laugh. Jeff Foxworthy, star of the hit FOX television show, “Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader,” has been voted the winner of the DAYTONA 500 “Celebrity Tickets for Charity” competition.
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Centurion to Sponsor Nextel Cup Race at The Glen Through 09
Centurion Boats announced during a press conference held at Daytona International Speedway this afternoon, that they will sponsor the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Race at Watkins Glen International through 2009.
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Labonte to Run Goody's Vintage Paint Scheme at Martinsville
For 30 years, Goody’s Headache Powders has been synonymous with race fans, Richard Petty and Martinsville Speedway.
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adidas and Dale Jr. Team Up in Quest for 2008 Championship
adidas and Dale Earnhardt Jr. today announced a multi-year partnership, beginning with his quest to win THE CUP in 2008.
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DIS, NASCAR Honor Bill France Jr. During Pepsi 400 Weekend
Seven-time Daytona 500 champion and NASCAR legend Richard Petty will drive a specially designed Daytona International Speedway/NASCAR tribute car in honor of the late Bill France Jr. prior to Saturday night’s Pepsi 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race.
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Drivers Honored in Daytona 500 Experience
The Daytona 500 Experience at Daytona International Speedway (DIS) today welcomed five past champions of the “Great American Race” to its Walk of Fame. Inductees ranged from this year’s winner, Kevin Harvick (2007), to Junior Johnson (1960).
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Goodyear Auctioning Off Autographed Tires for Charity
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, the exclusive tire supplier of NASCAR, today announced it will provide 43 autographed race-used Goodyear Eagle tires for a special auction to benefit The NASCAR Foundation.
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Daytona 500 Winners Awarded Club Membership
Daytona International Speedway (DIS) today announced, as a gesture of recognition of the past Daytona 500 Champions and in celebration of the upcoming 50th running of the Great American Race, it will present the 24 living legends a lifetime membership to the prestigious Daytona 500 Club®.
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Nemechek's Car to Honor Charleston, S.C. Fallen Firefighters
The paint scheme on Joe Nemechek's No. 13 Ginn Racing Chevrolet for this weekend's Pepsi 400 Nextel Cup race at Daytona International Speedway will honor the nine Charleston, S.C. firefighters who perished in a warehouse blaze on June 18.
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M&M'S Chocolate Candies Celebrates Fourth at July at Daytona
When the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series returns to Daytona International Speedway this weekend, Robert Yates Racing teammates' David Gilliland and Ricky Rudd will celebrate one of America's iconic brands , M&M'S® Chocolate Candies, by running special paint schemes in Saturday's Pepsi 400.
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Martin Returns to Daytona Looking for Elusive Victory
While Mark Martin’s controversial second-place run in February’s Daytona 500 may have jump-started his tenure in the No. 01 Chevrolet, the veteran returns to Daytona International Speedway this weekend still seeking his first victory at the famed 2.5 mile-oval.
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Jimmie Johnson Nominated for Two ESPY Awards
Jimmie Johnson, nominated for two ESPY Awards, feels like he has a shot to win both, when the 15th annual sports awards are presented next Wednesday night (July 11) at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Calif.
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No. 5, No. 70 Teams Penalized for Infractions at Loudon
NASCAR has issued penalties and fines to the No. 5 and No. 70 teams that compete in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, as a result of rule infractions found this past weekend at New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon, N.H.
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NEXTEL Cup Series News & Notes - Daytona
This week’s guest on the NASCAR Teleconference was NASCAR’s Chairman and CEO Brian France, on Tuesday afternoon. He answered questions on a variety of topics.
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‘In The Loop’ - Daytona International Speedway
The last time it took Tony Stewart this long to win a race, he was new to NASCAR. In 1999, Stewart’s rookie season, he needed 25 races to win his first race. He ended the season with three wins, beginning a trend as a late-coming, wins-in-bunches type driver.
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Monte Carlo SS Makes its Last Superspeedway Appearance
A chapter in the history books of racing will end when the final NASCAR Nextel Cup Series restrictor-plate race takes place for a Chevy icon this weekend at Daytona International Speedway.
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Presidential Candidate Rudy Giuliani to Visit Daytona
Republican Presidential Candidate Rudy Giuliani will serve as an Honorary Race Official for Saturday’s Pepsi 400 at historic Daytona International Speedway.
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No. 78 Furniture Row Racing Seeks Additional Sponsorship
Furniture Row Racing, #78 in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, has announced plans to seek additional sponsorship.
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NASCAR Teleconference: Brian France
Welcome to the weekly NASCAR teleconference in advance of Saturday night's Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway. We have a very special guest for today's call. It's NASCAR's chairman and CEO Brian France.
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Numbers Game: Pepsi 400
For the first time this season, the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series will run at a track for a second time. And talk about a tough act to follow.
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No. 19 Dodge Dealers Team Director Change Announced
Evernham Motorsports announced today that Josh Browne has elected to resign from his team director duties and return to the organization’s engineering department effective immediately.
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NASCAR Foundation Announces Bill Elliott as Spokesperson
The NASCAR Foundation is pleased to announce that NASCAR driver Bill Elliott will serve as the official 2007 spokesperson for its Friends of the Foundation program.
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Kahne to Run "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry" Scheme
When Kasey Kahne takes the green flag at Daytona on Saturday night, he might be hearing wedding bells along with the sounds of the revving engines.
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Stremme to Pilot No. 40 Tums Dodge Charger at Chicagoland
The close competitive racing in the Nextel Cup Series can inspire heartburn and indigestion among even the most seasoned competitors and racing fans.
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Johnson’s No. 48 Crew Wins Pit Crew Challenge in Loudon
Jimmie Johnson’s over-the-wall crew claimed its second Checkers®/Rally’s® Double Drive-Thru Challenge win of the season by spending the least amount of time on pit road during Sunday’s Nextel Cup event.
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This Week in Ford Racing: Bill Elliott
Bill Elliott, driver of the No. 21 Little Debbie Ford Fusion for Wood Brothers/JTG Racing, is a two-time winner of the Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway (1991 and 1988). As the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series prepares for its second trip to DIS, Elliott spoke about how the racing has changed at the 2.5-mile facility through the years.
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Week 18: The NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 – And Beyond
The following is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 along with some other notable drivers, going into the Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 7.
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TUMS Top 10 Moments from New Hampshire
The 17th stop of the 2007 season at New Hampshire International Speedway once again had the stars of the Nextel Cup Series experiencing several indigestion-causing incidents, from slow pit stops to being disqualified.
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Ford’s Two Tires Win him the Wypall Crew Chief of the Race
After a pressure filled season with the No. 11 FedEx Ground Chevrolet team getting painstakingly close to victory on many occasions, crew chief, Mike Ford, and his young driver, Denny Hamlin, combined to give the Joe Gibbs Race Crew their first taste of victory for the 2007 season.
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Gordon to Co-Host “Live with Regis and Kelly” on July 9
Jeff Gordon is scheduled to make his 10th appearance as co-host on the popular daytime talk show “Live with Regis and Kelly” on Monday, July 9.
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Richard Petty Celebrates 70th on July 2
Richard Petty, “The King” of NASCAR will celebrate his 70th birthday in his hometown of Randleman, North Carolina Monday. Petty is looking forward to be at home for the occasion.
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Dale Jr. Leads the Most Laps, Finishes Fourth at Loudon
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 8 Budweiser team finished fourth, their best finish and third top-five finish of 2007. For the second time this year, the team led more laps (64 of the 300 laps total) than any other, earning the maximum 10 bonus points.
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Harvick Notches Eighth Top-10 Finish of the Season at Loudon
Kevin Harvick and the Shell-Pennzoil team proved to have one of the strongest cars at New Hampshire International Speedway in posting an eighth-place finish in the LENOX Tools 300.
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Stewart’s Streak of Top-10s Stymied at New Hampshire
Tony Stewart didn’t have the best car in Sunday’s Lenox Industrial Tools 300 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon, but he did have a top-10 performer, something the two-time Nextel Cup champion has grown accustomed to.
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Back in the Saddle Again, Raines Finishes 20th at Loudon
Tony Raines, driver of the No. 96 DLP HDTV Chevrolet for Hall of Fame Racing, finished 20th in Sunday’s Lenox Industrial Tools 300 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon.
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Yeley Encounters Tough Time on Restarts at New Hampshire
As excited as J.J. Yeley might have been for a few opportune caution flags that kept him on the lead lap in Sunday’s Lenox Industrial Tools 300 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon, he dreaded the ensuing restarts.
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Marlin Posts 24th-Place Finish in New Hampshire
Sterling Marlin's No. 14 Chevrolet posted some super-fast lap times during Sunday's Nextel Cup event at New Hampshire International Speedway.
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Blaney Makes 250th Start from the Pole at New Hampshire
Dave Blaney was set to make his 250th career NASCAR Nextel Cup Series start when the green flag waved Sunday at New Hampshire International Speedway.
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Smith Completes Another Lesson in Nextel Cup Racing
Regan Smith, competing in his fifth career NASCAR Nextel Cup race, finished 32nd Sunday at New Hampshire International Speedway.
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Bad Vibrations for Elliott, No. 21 Team at New Hampshire
Just 30 laps into the Lenox Tools 300, Bill Elliott reported trouble on the No. 21 Little Debbie Ford. He narrowed down the area of the problem to the right front wheel, indicating a bad vibration.
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Mayfield 40th at New Hampshire
Jeremy Mayfield and the No. 36 360 OTC Racing team qualified in the 29th spot for Sunday’s Lenox Industrial Tools 300 after spending Wednesday testing in Connecticut in preparation for the event.
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Nemechek Thrills Crowd; Wacky Day Ends in Disappointment
A bizarre incident caused Joe Nemechek to retire early from Sunday's Nextel Cup race at New Hampshire International Speedway. He was credited with a 41st-place finish.
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Ward Burton Dead Last in New Hampshire
Ward Burton hadn’t even had time to report on the handling of his Lucas Oil/State Water Heaters Chevy when he suddenly found himself spinning around in what was later determined to be his own oil just as the field was coming around to complete lap five.
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Roush Fenway Racing Takes Over Fenway Park
Last night was Roush Fenway Night at Fenway Park in Boston with all of the drivers and car owner Jack Roush taking part in pre-game festivities, that included a huge checkered flag banner draped over the “Green Monster” in left field. Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle, David Ragan and Jack Roush spoke about their experience Saturday morning.
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Hendrick Motorsports Press Conference at Loudon
Several members of the Hendrick Motorsports organization met with members of the media at New Hampshire International Speedway to discuss the penalties imposed on the No. 24 and No. 48 Nextel Cup Series teams.
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‘In The Loop’ - New Hampshire International Speedway
The playoff push has begun. Over the next 10 races, known as the Race to the Chase, the pressure and intensity are turned up a notch. Wins become even more important, as only 100 potential Chase bonus points are left to be had.
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NEXTEL Cup Series News & Notes - New Hampshire
Seven large steps have been completed in the 2007 debut of the Car of Tomorrow – NASCAR’s next-generation race car. Now, the eighth step awaits in Sunday’s LENOX Industrial Tools 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway.
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Hendrick Motorsports Will Not Appeal NASCAR Penalties
Car owner Rick Hendrick confirmed today that the sanctions levied by NASCAR on Tuesday against the Nos. 24 and 48 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series teams will not be appealed by Hendrick Motorsports.
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Carl Edwards to Race Boston Red Sox Ford at Loudon
Roush Fenway Racing announced today that Boston Red Sox sponsors, Lumber Liquidators and Gillette, have signed on as sponsors of the No. 99 Ford Fusion driven by NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver Carl Edwards during this weekend's race at New Hampshire International Speedway (NHIS).
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Q Score Rates Martin Third Most Popular Driver in NASCAR
Mark Martin is the third most popular driver in NASCAR, according the 2007 Q Score Ratings. Martin ranks behind only Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon in the rating system conducted by N.Y. research firm Marketing Solutions.
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Kevin James Named Grand Marshal for 49th Annual Pepsi 400
Kevin James, who stars opposite Adam Sandler in Universal Pictures’ new comedy, “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry,” will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 49th annual Pepsi 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Series Cup race on Saturday, July 7 at Daytona International Speedway (TNT 6:30 pm ET).
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Daytona USA is now “Daytona 500 Experience”
For the past 11 years, DAYTONA USA, “The Official Attraction of NASCAR,” has been delivering magical motorsports memories to both hard-core race fans and casual observers through hands-on activities, challenging thrills and one-of-a-kind sights.
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Numbers Game: Lenox Industrial Tools 300
This weekend’s race at New Hampshire International Speedway marks the beginning of the Race to the Chase, a 10-race span that will determine the top-12 drivers who will make the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup.
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No. 24, No. 48 Teams Penalized for Infractions at Infineon
NASCAR has issued penalties and fines to the No. 24 and No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports teams that compete in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, as a result of rule infractions found this past weekend at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif.
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Hendrick Motorsports Responds to NASCAR Decision
Car owner Rick Hendrick responded to NASCAR sanctions announced today involving the Nos. 24 and 48 NEXTEL Cup Series teams of Hendrick Motorsports.
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NASCAR Teleconference: Kurt Busch
Welcome, everyone, to our weekly NASCAR teleconference. It's in advance of Sunday's NASCAR Nextel Cup Series event at New Hampshire International Speedway, the Lenox Industrial Tools 300. Our guest for today's teleconference is the 2004 Series Champion, Kurt Busch.
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This Week in Ford Racing: Carl Edwards
Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Office Depot Ford Fusion, will be busy with his Roush Fenway Racing teammates as a number of activities are planned prior to this weekend’s Lenox Industrial Tools 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway.
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Dodge Teleconference: Bobby Labonte
Bobby Labonte, driver of the famed No. 43 Betty Crocker/Cheerios Dodge Avenger, was today's guest on the Dodge Motorsports Teleconference. Labonte discussed last Sunday in Sonoma, the upcoming Cup race at NHIS and his overall season so far at Petty Enterprises.
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Harvick’s Team Snares Pit Crew Challenge Win at Infineon
Kevin Harvick’s over-the-wall crew picked up its first Checkers®/Rally’s® Double Drive-Thru Challenge win of the season in Sunday’s Nextel Cup race in Sonoma, Calif.
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Wingo Wins WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race
The first road course race for the 2007 Nextel Cup season brought with it varying strategies for crew chiefs.
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Earnhardt Jr.’s Roots in Pepsi 400 Go Back to His Childhood
Since he was a kid, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has always had a special affection for the Pepsi 400. As a kid, school obligations always prevented Earnhardt Jr. from being able to watch the Daytona 500 in February in person.
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2007 “Race to the Chase” Begins at New Hampshire
Ten tracks, 10 excitement-filled weeks. That’s the scenario facing NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series teams as the advent of summer coincides with a seasonal mile marker: The “Race to the Chase.”
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Week 17: The NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 – And Beyond
The following is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 along with some other notable drivers, going into the Lenox Industrial Tools 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway on July 1.
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2007 Pepsi 400 Purse Exceeds $6 Million
The stars of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series will vie for a purse of more than $6 million under the lights at the "World Center Of Racing” in the 49th annual Pepsi 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race.
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TUMS Top 10 Moments from Sonoma
The 16th stop of the 2007 season at Infineon Raceway once again had the stars of the Nextel Cup Series experiencing several indigestion-causing incidents, from spinning out to running out of gas at the worst time possible.
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Dale Jr. Again One of "America's Most Liked Athletes"
For the fourth consecutive year, Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 8 Budweiser Chevy in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, has been named among "America's Favorite Sports Stars" in a national poll by Harris Interactive.
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Mr. Martin Goes to Washington
Mark Martin spent two days last week in the nation’s capital as a guest of the United States Army, his primary sponsor in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series.
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LENOX Industrial Tools to Sponsor Jeff Burton at Loudon
Just a few days before United States citizens commemorate our Independence Day, the red, white and blue colors of LENOX® Industrial Tools will be celebrated at New Hampshire International Speedway with the running of the LENOX Industrial Tools 300.
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The Principal Financial Group Gives Martin Edge at Daytona
The Principal Financial Group®, the nation’s 401(k) leader and premiere benefits provider, will serve as primary sponsor of Mark Martin’s No. 01 Chevrolet during the NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Daytona International Speedway, July 7, 2007.
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Recycle for Victory Benefits Children
Sprint Nextel today announced the launch of Recycle for Victory, a wireless-recycling program that benefits a key NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series charity - the Victory Junction Gang Camp – and at the same time, supports the environment.
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Great Fuel-Mileage Strategy Gives Harvick Second at Sonoma
There are two keys to a strong finish at a road course race – having a good-handling car and sound pit strategy.
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Plan Comes Together for Bowyer at Infineon
Tensions were high in the Jack Daniel’s racing team’s pit as the final laps clicked off in Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway.
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Stewart Sixth in Sonoma
Tony Stewart had the fastest car on the race track in Sunday’s Toyota/SaveMart 350k NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., but it also meant it was one of the thirstiest.
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Bud Team Wicked Fast at Sonoma, Falls Short on Fuel Strategy
Dale Jr. and the Bud team climbed from 39th place on lap 73 to finish the afternoon in 13th place. Earnhardt Jr. remains in 12th place in the Nextel Cup point standings, but extended the margin to 13th place to 96 points with ten races remaining before the Chase for the Nextel Cup.
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Fellows Finishes 15th at Infineon Raceway
A bit of bad timing potentially cost Ron Fellows and the DLP HDTV team a victory in the Toyota/SaveMart 350k NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at the Infineon Raceway road course in Sonoma, Calif.
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Elliott Twists and Turns to 19th Place Finish at Infineon
As for the entire weekend, it all came down to five laps and the gamble paid off.
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Track Position Tough to Overcome for Yeley at Infineon
J.J. Yeley knew he had quite a hole to dig himself out of prior to Sunday’s Toyota/SaveMart 350k at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif.
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Smith Shows Improvement Despite Disappointing Finish
The final result sheet will show that Regan Smith finished 30th in his maiden Nextel Cup road race. But what the statistics won't show is how the rookie U.S. Army driver improved during the second half of Sunday's event at Infineon Raceway.
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Nemechek Spins, Finishes 38th in Sonoma
A couple of spins on Infineon Raceway's hilly and tight-cornered road course spoiled Joe Nemechek's run in Sunday's Nextel Cup event.
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Marlin Experiences Engine Problem at Infineon Raceway
It was another frustrating weekend in Northern California for Sterling Marlin and his No. 14 Ginn Racing team.
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Blaney, Leitzinger Tackle Infineon
Bill Davis Racing showed up for the first road course event of the season hoping to land two Caterpillar Racing entries in the field.
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Hendrick Motorsports Discuss the Techchnical Infractions
Jeff Gordon, driver, No. 24 DuPont Impala SS, Steve Letarte, crew chief, No. 24 DuPont Impala SS, Johnson, driver, No. 48 Lowe's Impala SS, Chad Knaus, crew chief, No. 48 Lowe's Impala SS and Doug Duchardt, vice president of development at Hendrick Motorsports speak to the media at Infineon Raceway about technical infractions discovered during inspection.
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Gordon, Johnson Fail Inspection at Infineon
The No. 24 and No. 48 Chevrolets driven by Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson respectively failed inspection today at Infineon Raceway and will not be allowed to practice or qualify for Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350.
Sony Electronics Signs NASCAR Superstar Dale Earnhardt Jr.
In a move that uniquely teams one of America’s most admired sports icons with the nation’s leading consumer electronics brand, Sony Electronics today announced a personal endorsement deal with NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. of Jr Motorsports to participate in the company’s upcoming marketing efforts.
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Final Wood Brothers/JTG “Survival of the Fastest” to Air
The Wood Brothers/JTG Racing teams will be highlighted on the third and final episode of “Survival of the Fastest” on the SPEED Channel throughout this weekend.
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‘In The Loop’ - Infineon Raceway
Twice a year, new faces suddenly crop up in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. Call them what you will: Specialists, aces, ringers. One thing’s for sure: They don’t miss a road course race. The trend continues this Sunday at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif.
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Daughter of Gordon and Vandebosch Born Today in New York
Earlier today, Jeff Gordon and Ingrid Vandebosch welcomed a new daughter into the world. Ella Sofia Gordon was born at 9:09 a.m., weighed 7 pounds, 1ounce and was 20 inches long.
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Dale Jr. to Host Elvis Event at Graceland
NASCAR's four-time Most Popular Driver and lifelong Elvis fan, Dale Earnhardt Jr., will rev up the 30th Anniversary Elvis Week celebration by hosting the first night of the "Elvis Music & Movies" series on the front lawn of Graceland on Monday, Aug. 13.
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DALE Races into Select Movie Theatres Nationwide on July 19
Dale Earnhardt fans will get one last chance to experience DALE on the big screen, produced by NASCAR Images and CMT Films and presented through National CineMedia’s Fathom.
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Marvin Panch to Throw First Pitch in Devil Rays-Dodgers Game
Marvin Panch, the 1961 Daytona 500 champion, will toss the ceremonial first pitch at Tropicana Field on Friday, June 22 as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (TV – FSN Florida, 7 p.m.).
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NEXTEL Cup Series News & Notes - Infineon
The phase-in of the Car of Tomorrow takes another big step forward this weekend when it competes on a road course for the first time.
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Pat Tryson Named to Lead #2 Team and Champion Kurt Busch
Penske Racing announced today that Pat Tryson will
become crew chief effective immediately of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge
driven by Kurt Busch.
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Pearson: Stewart Has a Real Good Chance to Tie My Record
Between 1972-1974, David Pearson captured three Pepsi 400 victories at Daytona International Speedway, a record that has remained untouched for more than 20 years.
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NASCAR Teleconference: Terry Labonte and Ricky Rudd
I'd like to welcome everyone to our weekly NASCAR teleconference in advance of Sunday's NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series event at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California. That's the Toyota Save Mart 350, one of two road course races on the series schedule.
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This Week in Ford Racing: Davis, Rudd, Kenseth and Edwards
Ford Racing had quite a weekend, winning all three NASCAR series races, the ARCA race and the KONI Challenge Series. The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series travels to Sonoma, Calif., this weekend for the first road-course race of the year. It will also be the first-ever road-course race for the Car of Tomorrow.
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Dodge Teleconference: Ryan Newman
Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 12 alltel Dodge Avenger and one of the hottest drivers on the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Circuit, discusses his season, the upcoming road race at Infineon Raceway and his prospects of qualifying for The Chase.
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Fellows to Drive for Hall of Fame Racing on Road Courses
Veteran road racing driver Ron Fellows will pilot the No. 96 DLP HDTV Chevrolet in the upcoming NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series road course events at Infineon Raceway (Sonoma, Calif.) and Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International, Bill Saunders, general and managing partner of Hall of Fame Racing announced June 19.
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Kyle Busch’s Team Claims Pit Crew Challenge Win at Michigan
Kyle Busch’s over-the-wall crew captured its first Checkers®/Rally’s®
Double Drive-Thru Challenge win of the season in Sunday’s Nextel Cup event at
Michigan International Speedway.
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Rudd to Be Inducted into Infineon Raceway’s Wall of Fame
Ricky Rudd, driver of the #88 Snickers Ford, will be inducted into the Infineon Raceway Wall of Fame on Friday morning in the raceway’s Winner’s Circle. Rudd who is a two-time winner at Infineon Raceway is known for his road-course success and is among the best when it comes to road-course racing in NASCAR.
Numbers Game: Toyota/Save Mart 350
The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series takes its first road course test of the season at Infineon Raceway this Sunday. The 1.99-mile Sonoma track has become famous for new faces – the road course aces.
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AT&T, Burton Sign Contract Extensions with Childress
AT&T has exercised the option in its current contract with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) by signing a contract extension that will ensure that the popular No. 31 AT&T Chevrolet remains a competitor in the NASCAR Cup Series for years to come.
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Week 16: The NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 – And Beyond
The following is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 along with some other notable drivers, going into the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway on June 24.
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TUMS Top 10 Moments from Michigan
The 15th stop of the 2007 season at Michigan International Speedway once again had the stars of the Nextel Cup Series experiencing several indigestion-causing incidents, from tire issues to team changes.
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Gibson Wins WYPALL Wiper Crew Chief of the Race
Amidst the media cloud and controversy that surrounded Dale Earnhardt Incorporated this week following the announcement of Dale Earnhardt Jr. moving to a new camp for 2008, the No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet team was determined to prove they were still focused on giving solid performances.
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NASA Rocket Launch to Coincide with Pepsi 400 Festivities
Whoever sings “and the rockets red glare,” on Saturday, July 7, the day of the Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway, will really mean it.
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Stewart Musters a Top-Three Finish at Michigan
Tony Stewart and the No. 20 Home Depot Racing Team overcame a lot to finish third in Sunday’s Citizens Bank 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn.
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Dale Jr. Nets Top-Five, Climbs Back into Top-12 in Points
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 8 Budweiser team overcame a flat tire to finish fifth. It is the second top-five finish of the season for the Bud team, and their third consecutive top-six tally at the two-mile Michigan oval.
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Harvick Survives Mid-Race Incident to Finish Seventh at MIS
Kevin Harvick and the Shell-Pennzoil Racing Team survived a mid-race incident to finish seventh in Sunday’s Citizens Bank 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
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Elliott Delivers Season Best Finish at Michigan
Following a nice 21st place starting position garnered during Friday’s qualifying session, Bill Elliott took to the track at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday in the Citizen’s Bank 400 event.
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Blaney 18th in Michigan
Dave Blaney counts Michigan International Speedway among his favorite tracks, and he and the Caterpillar Racing team were looking forward to the weekend at the two-mile venue.
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Marlin Finishes 20th in Michigan
Though a late race pit stop for fuel cost Sterling Marlin track position, the Ginn Racing driver still came away with a 20th-place finish in Sunday's Nextel Cup race at Michigan International Speedway.
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Bittersweet Weekend for Yeley
J.J. Yeley just didn’t know what to think after finishing 28th in Sunday’s Citizens Bank 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn.
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Tough Day For Martin at Michigan; Finishes 29th
Mark Martin and the U.S. Army Team finished 29th Sunday at Michigan International Speedway. It was their toughest outing of the season.
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Second-Half Woes Leave Nemechek with 30th-Place Finish
Sunday's race at Michigan International Speedway was a race of two acts for Joe Nemechek. But unfortunately for the Haier Chevrolet driver, it was the second act that did him in at the two-mile oval, leaving him with a 30th-place result.
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Tough Stretch Continues at Michigan for Raines
A tight race car early in the race, a spin in the middle, and a driveshaft problem late, caused Tony Raines and the DLP HDTV team to finish a disappointing 39th in the Citizens Bank 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series event June 17 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn.
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Tale of Two Ill-Handling Cars for Petty Enterprises at MIS
Of the ten Dodge Chargers that started the race, only two were able to garner top-25 finishes on a hot day in the Irish Hills. For Petty Enterprises, the race was a tale of two ill-handling cars. Each team, however, had different symptoms.
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Irish Hills Bring Ups and Downs for Red Bull Racing
Brian Vickers left the grid for the Citizens Bank 400 from the 16th position in the 43-deep field. After turning just 13 laps, the No. 83 Red Bull Camry proved they had no problem passing cars through the field and breaking into the top 10.
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NASCAR Counter Sues AT&T for $100 Million
Today the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) filed a counter claim in U.S. District Court against AT&T Mobility/Cingular Wireless and AT&T Inc., alleging breach of contract, fraud and misrepresentation, and conspiracy to aid and abet wrongful interference with NEXTEL’s exclusive sponsorship agreement.
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Chevy NASCAR Drivers Celebrate 50 Years of '57 Chevy
One of the most recognizable cars in American motoring history reaches a notable milestone this year, a milestone which NASCAR, Chevy and Motorsports Authentics proudly celebrate. The 1957 Chevrolet, a car which turns 50 years old this year, will be commemorated by at least 11 Team Chevy drivers.
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Busch, Gustafson Discuss Busch's Departure from Hendrick
Kyle Busch and crew chief Alan Gustafson met with members of the media at Michigan International Speedway to discuss Busch’s recent announcement that he will depart Hendrick Motorsports at the end of the season.
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Aflac Partners with Roush Fenway Racing
With a successful acting career in television commercials and even movies, the Aflac Duck has added yet another role to its already impressive repertoire - race-car driving.
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Earnhardt Jr. Launches Online Store, ShopJRNation.com
The online version of the store officially launched today, allowing visitors to view and purchase merchandise previously only available at JR Nation.
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Ganassi Cars to Feature Father's Day Tribute at MIS
As a tribute to the fathers of the Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) drivers and dads everywhere the three CGRFS cars will each feature their father’s name above the passenger side window in this weekend’s race at Michigan International Speedway (MIS).
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Celebrity Ticket Finalists Named
When fans speak, Daytona International Speedway (DIS) listens. Some of the most passionate fans in professional sports have made their voices heard and narrowed a star-studded field of 46 celebrity designs to 10 finalists in the DAYTONA 500 “Celebrity Tickets for Charity” competition.
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‘In The Loop’ - Michigan International Speedway
The end is near for the Chevrolet win streak. Maybe. First take a look at the torrid pace Chevy has set this season.
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Plenty of Records at Stake in 49th Annual Pepsi 400
The record book at Daytona International Speedway could be in store for some revisions following the 49th annual Pepsi 400 NEXTEL Cup Series event on Saturday night, July 7.
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Green to Walk the Red Carpet at Four Seasons of Hope Gala
Jeff Green, driver of the No. 66 Best Buy Chevrolet in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, will join sports and music celebrities on the red carpet in New York City this Monday, June 18.
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Martin Has Only One Present in Mind for U.S. Army Birthday
Mark Martin says there is no need to shop for a gift. He knows exactly what he wants to give to his main sponsor -- the U.S. Army, which will celebrate its 232nd birthday at this weekend's Nextel Cup race at Michigan International Speedway.
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Video: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Joins Hendrick Motorsports
· Earnhardt Jr. announces that he will drive for Hendrick Motorsports in 2008.
· Earnhardt Jr. talks about feeling relieved and excited to join Hendrick Motorsports.
· Earnhardt Jr. talks about his desire to win a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championship.
· Earnhardt Jr. shares what he thinks his dad, Dale Earnhardt Sr., would have thought about his deal with Rick Hendrick.
· Rick Hendrick comments on adding Dale Earnhardt Jr. as one of his drivers in 2008.
· Hendrick comments on Hendrick Motorsports being compared to the New York Yankees.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Rick Hendrick Press Conference
The following is a transcript from Wednesday’s news conference, in which NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced his plans to drive for Hendrick Motorsports in 2008.
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Earnhardt Jr. to Drive for Hendrick Motorsports in 2008
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has signed a five-year contract to drive for Hendrick Motorsports beginning in 2008. Earnhardt will fill the void in the Hendrick stable left by Kyle Busch, who will seek employment elsewhere.
Anheuser-Busch Statement Regarding Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Brian France Statement Regarding Earnhardt Jr. to Hendrick
Brent Dewar Statement Regarding Earnhardt Jr. Joining Hendrick
Kyle Busch to Leave Hendrick at the Conclusion of 2007
Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series for Hendrick Motorsports and four-time Nextel Cup race winner, will depart Hendrick Motorsports at the conclusion of the 2007 season.
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Jimmie Johnson Teleconference
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet Monte Carlo spoke with the media about the season to date, the upcoming NASCAR Nextel Cup races at Michigan International Speedway and Infineon Raceway and the addition of Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Hendrick Motorsports.
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Earnhardt Jr. - Hendrick Combo to Debut in 50th Daytona 500
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has ended the suspense and announced his new racing home for 2008 – Hendrick Motorsports. Now, the only question is how long will tickets remain for the 50th running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 17 to see him with his new race team.
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NEXTEL Cup Series News & Notes - Michigan
As a team owner, Jack Roush has been to Victory Lane nine times at Michigan International Speedway, second all-time to the Wood Brothers’ 11 wins at the two-mile oval.
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Team Chevy Advance: Michigan International Speedway
Located in the shadows of Detroit, MI, where General Motors is headquartered, Michigan International Speedway (MIS) is considered "home-turf" for Team Chevy.
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NASCAR Teleconference: Matt Kenseth
Welcome to the NASCAR NEXTEL teleconference. Our guest today, ahead of Sunday's Citizen's Bank 400 at Michigan International Speedway, is Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 DEWALT Ford.
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This Week in Ford Racing: Bill Elliott and Len Wood
Wood Brothers Racing has 11 victories at Michigan International Speedway, site of this weekend's Citizen's Bank 400. The Woods return to MIS this weekend with driver Bill Elliott, who won seven times at Michigan from 1984-89 - including a record four in row in 1985 and '86.
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Dodge Teleconference: Mike Accavitti
Mike Accavitti, Director, Dodge Brand and SRT Marketing and Communications, was this week's guest on the Dodge Motorsports Teleconference. Accavitti discussed Dodge Motorsports’ year to date and the outlook for the rest of the season.
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Numbers Game: Citizens Bank 400
Fords, Dodges and Toyotas may have a chance at redemption this Sunday…finally. Chevrolet has visited Victory Lane in 12 consecutive races, and has won 13 of the 14 races this season. Only the Ford of Matt Kenseth has won a race this year, at California Speedway.
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Jeff Gordon’s Team Takes Pit Crew Challenge Win in Pocono
Jeff Gordon’s No. 24 team scored its third Checkers®/Rally’s® Double Drive-Thru Challenge win of the season in Sunday’s rain-shortened Nextel Cup event at Pocono Raceway.
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Jamie McMurray Foundation Online Auction Launches Today
This morning, Jamie McMurray, President of the Jamie McMurray Foundation launched an online auction to raise money through the sale of items worn during the Autism Speaks 400 in Dover, Del.
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Week 15: The NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 – And Beyond
The following is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 along with some other notable drivers, going into the Citizens Bank 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 17.
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Jeff Burton Faces Off with Orlando Magic Guard J.J. Redick
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series star Jeff Burton hopes his luck on the pavement of Daytona International Speedway will be a little better than it was on the basketball court Monday afternoon at the RDV Sportsplex just outside of Orlando.
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Letarte’s Rain Strategy Wins WYPALL Crew Chief of the Race
As gloomy clouds slowly crept their way through the mountains to Pocono Raceway during the running of the Pocono 500, Steve Letarte, crew chief for the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet team, changed strategy.
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TUMS Top 10 Moments from Pocono
The 14th stop of the 2007 season at Pocono Raceway once again had the stars of the Nextel Cup Series experiencing several indigestion-causing incidents, from hefty penalties to rain showers.
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Stewart at Pocono: Rain, Rain, Go Away!
Sunday’s Pocono 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway turned out to be more wet than wild for Tony Stewart, but the driver of the No. 20 Home Depot Chevrolet for Joe Gibbs Racing raced his way to a fifth-place finish on the quirky, 2.5-mile triangle.
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Martin Finishes 7th in Rain-Shortened Pocono 500
Mark Martin and the U.S. Army Team used a combination of pit strategy and speed to earn a seventh-place finish in Sunday's rain-shortened Nextel Cup race at Pocono Raceway.
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Dale Jr. 12th in Condensed Run at Pocono
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No, 8 Budweiser team spent 101 of those laps among the top-15 spots, and ran as high as fifth-place early in the going until making a fuel-only stop on lap 65.
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Nemechek Comes from Behind to Finish 15th at Pocono
Though Joe Nemechek knows the ultimate goal for his No. 13 Haier team is to be in Victory Lane, the Ginn Racing driver admits that he's satisfied with his 15th-place finish in Sunday's rain-shortened Pocono 500.
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Yeley Able to Take the Good with the Bad at Pocono
J.J. Yeley had mixed feelings about his 17th place finish in Sunday’s rain-shortened Pocono 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa.
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Rain Washes Away Chance of Top-10 Finish for Harvick
After working his way into the top 10 just 75 laps into the Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway, Kevin Harvick and the Shell-Pennzoil team literally saw a top-10 finish wash away as heavy rain showers swept through the hills of Pocono cutting the race 94 laps short of its scheduled distance.
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Rain, Fender Damage, Shove Marlin to 31st in Pocono 500
The weather at Pocono Raceway that ultimately caused Sunday's Pocono 500 to be called early came at a bad time for Sterling Marlin and his No. 14 Ginn Racing team.
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Green, Best Buy Race Team Climb Mountains at Pocono
The saying, “when it rains, it pours” proved true, both literally and figuratively, for Jeff Green and the No. 66 Best Buy team at Pocono Raceway on Sunday.
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Ward Burton 33rd in Pocono
Following a rain delay on Sunday afternoon, the green flag finally dropped and Burton found himself sliding back in the pack a bit as he dealt with the handling of the State Water Heaters Chevy.
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Rain Ends Long Day for Raines, DLP HDTV Team
Tony Raines struggled with an ill-handling car throughout much of the Pocono 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series race and finished a disappointing 36th.
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Struggles and Solutions for No. 21 Team at Pocono Raceway
After utilizing the Past Champions Provisional for the first time this year, Bill Elliott rolled off the starting grid from the 43rd spot—shotgun on the field as the green flag waved just past 5:00 p.m.
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Season of Bad Luck Continues for Blaney at Pocono
Dave Blaney and the No. 22 team arrived at Pocono Raceway last weekend bound and determined to put the disappointment from last weekend at Dover (Del.) International Speedway behind them.
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Kurt Busch Penalized Due to Actions at Dover
NASCAR announced today that Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 2 Dodge in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, has been penalized 100 championship driver points, fined $100,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31, 2007.
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Kurt Busch Responds to Penalty
Kurt Busch responds to penalty resulting from rule infraction at Dover last Monday. Busch was penalized 100 championship points, fined $100,000 and placed on probation until Dec. 31 2007.
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Penske Racing Will Not Appeal NASCAR Penalties
Penske Racing acknowledges the fine, penalty and probation that has been imposed by NASCAR relative to the pit incident involving Kurt Busch at this week's Dover race and will not appeal.
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Encore Presentation of "Prelude to the Dream" Available
Even though you’ve seen a movie once, if it’s really good, you watch it over and over. And if you heard people talking about a great movie that you missed, you want to make sure you see it.
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Carl Edwards Wins NEXTEL Prelude to the Dream at Eldora
Carl Edwards won the NEXTEL Prelude to the Dream presented by Old Spice dirt late model race June 6 at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio.
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Race Results
Post-Race Quotes
Cars to Run Bill France Tribute Decal
Cars in all NASCAR touring divisions will have special decals this weekend in memory of Bill France. The decal will placed on the C-post.
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NEXTEL Cup Series News & Notes - Pocono
Sunday’s race at Pocono Raceway will be a somber event for the entire NASCAR community. The passing of NASCAR Vice Chairman Bill France has touched competitors, industry officials and fans alike. Among the many places France’s impact will be felt is Pocono Raceway.
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‘In The Loop’ - Pocono Raceway
Whatever the reason, this time of year breeds first-time winners. The past two races – at Lowe’s Motor Speedway and Dover International Speedway – have resulted in Casey Mears and Martin Truex Jr. visiting Victory Lane for the first time in their NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series careers.
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DEI Turns to Tony Eury Sr. to Lead New Testing Team
Tony Eury Sr., who worked on the first team ever fielded by Dale Earnhardt Inc. in 1985, has been named today to lead the company’s newest team. DEI has been building this full-time operation, devoted primarily to testing, since late April.
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Green Foundation Announces Date for Celebrity Golf Tourney
Golfers and motorsports celebrities will hit the links on Wednesday, July 18, for the Seventh Annual Green Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament.
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Newman’s Team Collects Pit Crew Challenge Win in Dover
Ryan Newman’s No. 12 team collected its first Checkers®/Rally’s® Double Drive-Thru Challenge win of the season in Monday’s rain-delayed Nextel Cup event at Dover International Speedway.
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Numbers Game: Pocono 500
Denny Hamlin is a quick study. With limited practice time and a few hours on a simulated NASCAR video game, Hamlin won the Bud Pole and the Pocono 500 in his first visit to the 2.5-mile Long Pond, Pa., track.
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Week 14: The NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 – And Beyond
The following is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 along with some other notable drivers, going into the Pocono 500 on June 10.
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NASCAR Teleconference: Kyle Busch
I'd like to welcome everyone to our weekly NASCAR teleconference. This week it's in advance of Sunday's NASCAR NEXTEL Cup event at Pocono Raceway, the Pocono 500. Today's teleconference guest is Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 5 Kellogg's/Carquest Chevrolet. Kyle is up to 10th in the series standings.
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This Week in Ford Racing: Rudd, Edwards and Kenseth
The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series visits Pocono this weekend, its first of two yearly visits to the 2.5-mile triangle-shaped race track. Ford drivers Ricky Rudd, Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth discuss racing at the Pocono Raceway.
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Team Chevy to Tackle the Tricky Triangular Track
On Sunday, June 10th, Team Chevy drivers will tackle the tricky 2.5-mile triangular shaped layout located in the mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania known as Pocono Raceway.
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One Day Until the NEXTEL Prelude to the Dream
Tomorrow, 26 of the finest drivers in motorsports will battle it out at the historic, half-mile Eldora Speedway in the third annual NEXTEL Prelude to the Dream presented by Old Spice.
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Funeral for France Scheduled for Thursday in Daytona Beach
The funeral service for Bill France, the visionary leader of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and International Speedway Corporation (ISC) for more than three decades, has been scheduled for Thursday, June 7, at the Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center, at Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach.
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Nelson Wins WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race for Dover
After a rained out race day resulting in yet again another rescheduled race, Penske Racing’s Mike Nelson, crew chief for the No. 12 Alltel Dodge team, had to wait three days to show that his team has turned some corners in their season.
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McSwain Welcomes New Addition
Wood Brothers/JTG Racing Crew Chief Michael McSwain welcomed the second child to his family, Michael Wyatt McSwain, on Monday night. Mother and child are both reportedly doing fine.
Bill France Passes Away at Age of 74
NASCAR Vice Chairman William C. France, whose leadership helped turn a family-owned company into a national phenomenon, died today at his home in Daytona Beach, Fla. at the age of 74.
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William C. France: Fifty NASCAR Milestones
The NASCAR Community Reacts to the Passing of Bill France
The following are statements made by members of the NASCAR community and the president of the United States of America regarding the passing of Bill France.
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William Clifton France (April 4, 1933 – June 4, 2007)
William (“Bill”) Clifton France is remembered – and revered – as the man who followed his visionary father at the helm of NASCAR and International Speedway Corporation (“ISC”), in the process becoming a visionary himself, as he guided NASCAR to unprecedented levels of popularity, and grew ISC into a leading position in the motorsports industry.
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Bill Jr. Tribute Video
The following is a video and slideshow tribute to NASCAR Vice Chairman William "Bill" C. France.
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ISC Mourns the Passing of Chairman Bill France
International Speedway Corporation announced today that William (“Bill”) C. France, 74, ISC's Chairman, passed away this afternoon in Daytona Beach, Florida. Effective immediately, ISC Chief Executive Officer James (“Jim”) C. France will assume the role of Chairman.
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Martin Claims 7th-Place Finish at Dover
Mark Martin and the No. 01 U.S. Army Team showed its best Car of Tomorrow effort of the season with a seventh-place finish in Monday's rain-delayed Nextel Cup race at Dover International Speedway.
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Engine Woes Slow Harvick and Shell-Pennzoil Team at Dover
Despite battling engine woes 16 laps into the Autism Speaks 400 presented by Visa at Dover (Del.) International Speedway, Kevin Harvick and the No. 29 Shell-Pennzoil team rallied to a 20th-place finish.
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Loose Wheel Cost Raines Potential Top-10 Finish at Dover
Automobile racing can produce great highs and great lows. Tony Raines and the DLP HDTV team saw that first hand on Monday as a loose wheel cost them a potential top-10 finish in the Autism Speaks 400 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series race at Dover (Del.) International Speedway.
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Dale Jr. 22nd After Bud Team Troubled by Tires in Dover
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 8 Budweiser team were among the fastest cars all afternoon, but two shredded right rear tires sent the team to the pits twice for unscheduled service, falling several laps behind the leaders then fought back for a 22nd-place finish.
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Nemechek Places 25th in Dover
Joe Nemechek posted a 25th place result Monday at Dover International Speedway. The Ginn Racing Driver was not able to get the maximum traction out of his No. 14 Haier Chevrolet in the rain-delayed Nextel Cup race.
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Bill Elliott Soldiers to 35th Place Finish at Dover
After rolling off the starting grid from the 14th spot, Bill Elliott immediately had to wrestle with a loose race car. When the heavy rains swept the rubber off of the track, it left behind a “green” condition unlike what the team had practiced on both Friday and Saturday.
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Stremme Okay After Climbing Out of Car at Dover
David Stremme had to reluctantly climb out of the No. 40 Coors Light Dodge a little more than 125 laps short of the finish line Monday after realizing he was too sick to continue racing in the Autism Speaks 400.
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Dover Downer for Yeley
J.J. Yeley, driver of the No. 18 Interstate Batteries Chevrolet, finished 37th in Monday’s rain-postponed Autism Speaks 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Dover (Del.) International Speedway after a right front shock mount broke early in the event.
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Flat Tires Plague Mayfield at the Monster Mile
Making its second consecutive start of the season, the 360 OTC Racing team looked forward to capitalizing on a 20th-place starting spot.
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Monster Mile Bites Stewart
Tony Stewart was en route to another strong finish at Dover (Del.) International Speedway in Monday’s rain-postponed Autism Speaks 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race.
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Team Red Bull Does Battle with the Monster Mile
Brian Vickers in the No. 83 Red Bull Camry took to The Monster Mile in 24th position, quickly picking off cars through the first twenty-five laps of the race and working its way into 20th position. AJ Allmendinger in the No. 84 Red Bull Camry started the race from the 43rd position – even though his qualifying lap was 28th quickest – due to having to use the provisional spot to get into the race.
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Robby Gordon Finishes Second in Baja 500
With the final outcome never fully decided in the elapsed-time race until the checkered flag, NASCAR's Robby Gordon, finished second overall and second in the SCORE International trophy truck class in this year's Baja 500.
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Bomshel to Sing National Anthem at Eldora
Curb recording duo Bomshel will sing the National Anthem prior to the third annual NEXTEL Prelude to the Dream presented by Old Spice June 6 at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio.
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Baldwin Named Crew Chief for No. 22 Caterpillar Racing Team
Bill Davis Racing (BDR) announced today that Tommy Baldwin Jr. has assumed the role of crew chief for the No. 22 Caterpillar Racing team and driver Dave Blaney.
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Eldora Speedway Close to Sell-Out for Prelude to the Dream
For the third straight year, Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, will sell out its NEXTEL Prelude to the Dream presented by Old Spice dirt late model race. Less than 500 general admission tickets remain.
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Ford Racing Technology Re-Signs Robert Yates Racing
Ford Racing Technology announced today that it has re-signed Robert Yates Racing to a contract that will keep the family-owned team sporting the blue oval for at least the next five years.
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Nextel Wake Up Call with Tony Stewart
Tony Stewart, No. 20 Home Depot Impala SS, was the guest of today's Nextel Wake Up Call at Dover International Speedway. Stewart discussed the upcoming Prelude to the Dream event and what it means to grassroots racing, how he got so many NASCAR drivers to participate in the event, his thoughts on his Nextel Cup season this year and other topics.
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Kyle Petty to be Featured on ABC's thisweek
Kyle Petty, driver of the #45 Wells Fargo/Marathon/Tire Kingdom Dodge, and co-founder of the Victory Junction Gang Camp will be featured on ABC News “thisweek with George Stephanopoulos.” The feature is scheduled to air this Sunday, June 3. It will give the audience a look into his life and the Victory Junction Gang Camp.
NASCAR Teams Attend 3M Innovation Fair
3M recently conducted an Innovation Fair at the NASCAR Technical Institute, Charlotte, NC, designed to acquaint NASCAR teams with the many products and technologies the company has available to support their racing activities—both on-vehicle and in the shops.
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Race Fans Can Ride the Car of Tomorrow Today at DIS
Beginning Friday, for the first time ever at historic Daytona International Speedway, race fans will have the opportunity to ride in a NASCAR Car of Tomorrow with Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE).
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Gordon Leads WIX Filters Lap Leader Award Standings
Near halfway into the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup season, Jeff Gordon is forcing two-time defending WIX Filters Lap Leader Award winner Tony Stewart into a tight race for the 2007 WIX Filters Lap Leader Award.
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Tony Stewart has Seen and Done it All at Eldora
Long before Tony Stewart first turned a lap at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, he turned in his grandstand seat to see the racing action coming off turn four of the legendary, half-mile dirt oval.
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Reutimann to Drive a #00 Domino’s Pizza Late Model at Eldora
David Reutimann, driver of the #00 Toyota in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series for Michael Waltrip Racing, will be making a special appearance in the NEXTEL Prelude to the Dream late model All-Star race, benefiting the Victory Junction Gang Camp, next Wednesday (June 6th) at Eldora Speedway.
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Rice Named Grand Marshal of Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon
Jerry Rice, the greatest wide receiver in NFL history, has been named Grand Marshal of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series weekend at Infineon Raceway, June 22-24.
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The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk Returns to Dover
The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk is once again returning to Dover International Speedway on Saturday, following the NASCAR Busch Series’ Dover 200.
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NEXTEL Cup Series News & Notes - Dover
This weekend’s Autism Speaks 400 presented by Visa at Dover International Speedway marks the 13th of 36th NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series events this season, and yet another competitive milestone.
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‘In The Loop’ - Dover International Speedway
The time is now for Matt Kenseth. Though the finish wasn’t there for Kenseth at Lowe’s Motor Speedway (12th) this past Sunday, the statistical performance was.
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Hamlin’s Team Captures Pit Crew Challenge Win in Charlotte
Denny Hamlin’s No. 11 over-the-wall crew claimed the weekly Checkers®/Rally’s® Double Drive-Thru Challenge win in Sunday’s Memorial Day weekend classic at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
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Pepsi 400 to Provide Preview to 50th Daytona 500 Celebration
The celebration for the 50th running of the Daytona 500 will start a little earlier during the Pepsi 400 Weekend July 5-7 at historic Daytona International Speedway.
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Eldora – Making of a Legend
Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, has seen many drivers pass through its pit gate since its first race 53 years ago. On June 6, the half-mile dirt oval will see a who’s who of racing elite, as the legendary track plays host to the NEXTEL Prelude to the Dream presented by Old Spice.
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Numbers Game: Analyzing the Autism Speaks 400
Many happy memories have been made at Dover International Speedway. In 1995, Jeff Gordon became the youngest driver ever to win at Dover – 23 years and 10 months old. In that race, the current points leader led an incredible 400 laps and had a margin of victory of 2.34 seconds.
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NASCAR Teleconference: Martin Truex Jr.
Today's teleconference guest is Martin Truex, Jr., driver of the No. 1 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet for Dale Earnhardt Incorporated. Martin is from Mayetta, New Jersey, only a couple hours' drive from Dover.
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This Week in Ford Racing: Matt Kenseth and Robert Yates
Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 DeWalt Ford Fusion, maintained his third-place position in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series point standings after a 12th-place finish in last weekend’s Coca-Cola 600. While Robert Yates, owner of the No. 38 M&M’s Ford Fusion driven by David Gilliland and the No. 88 Snickers Ford Fusion driven by Ricky Rudd, has seen it all during his NASCAR career.
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Dodge Teleconference: Kyle Petty
Kyle Petty, fresh off a third-place finish Saturday night in the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, is scheduled to make career start No. 798 on Sunday at Dover.
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Team Chevy Ready to Tackle Monster Mile
It would be an understatement to say that Team Chevy has been on a roll thus far in the 2007 NNCS season. With 11 wins in 12 races, nine of the 11 won by the four drivers of the HMS stable, two wins by the new Chevy R07 engine and five wins in five starts for Impala SS, all by the HMS camp as well, it has been an impressive start to the season.
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Fans Think Earnhardt Jr. is Pretty Handy with Markers
Dale Earnhardt, Jr., according to race fans, is as handy with magic markers as he is with a steering wheel.
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Team Chevy All-Star Lineup of Drivers Head to Eldora
Many NASCAR race fans see drivers at the peak of their racing careers when they hit tracks like Daytona, Talladega, Martinsville and Bristol – but a very small number have the pleasure of knowing about or watching those same drivers when they got their start on the dirt tracks of America.
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Bill Elliott Back for More at Dover International Speedway
Bill Elliott returns behind the wheel of the Wood Brothers/JTG No. 21 Little Debbie Ford this week as the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series begins its summer stretch at Dover International Raceway.
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McMurray to Race Special Autism Awareness Paint Scheme
One year ago at Dover International Speedway, Jamie McMurray led 95 of the race's closing 98 laps, only to be passed by teammate Matt Kenseth with three laps remaining.
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David Hyder Takes Over the Reigns of the No. 36 Team
Bill Davis Racing (BDR) announced today that David Hyder has joined the organization and will serve as crew chief for the No. 36 OTC 360 Racing team and driver Jeremy Mayfield beginning this weekend at Dover (Del.) International Speedway.
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WIX Filters Supports MRO through Anniversary Event
WIX Filters, part of Affinia Group’s family of brands, donated $1,600 to Motor Racing Outreach (MRO) this weekend as part of the automotive filter manufacturer’s celebration of 40 years in racing.
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Week 13: The NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 – And Beyond
Below is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12, along with some other notable drivers, going into the Autism Speaks 400 presented by Visa on June 3 at Dover International Speedway.
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Grubb Wins WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race
Preparing for the marathon Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway had crew chiefs strategizing tires, fuel consumption and endurance of the car. For crew chief, Darian Grubb, and the No. 25 National Guard team the game plan focused on fuel conservation.
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Yeley Nets Career Best Second-Place Finish at Charlotte
With the escalating cost of gas across the country on this Memorial Day weekend, J.J. Yeley was able to save just enough to cash in on his best career NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series finish in Sunday night’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway.
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Stewart Experiences Pain at the Pump
Tony Stewart joined most every other American feeling pain at the pump this Memorial Day weekend. The driver of the No. 20 Home Depot Chevrolet for Joe Gibbs Racing was leading handily with less than 10 laps remaining in Sunday night’s Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway before having to pit for fuel just seven laps short of the 400-lap distance.
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Stop for Fuel Means Eighth-Place Finish for Dale Jr. at LMS
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 8 Budweiser team, racing with a special desert camo paint scheme in honor of American forces around the world, were one of the dominant cars for much of the 600-miles, but were forced to pit while leading on lap 394 (of 400).
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Martin, U.S. Army Team Finish 11th in Wild Coca-Cola 600
In a wild and crazy ending at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Mark Martin and the U.S. Army Team notched an 11th place finish in Sunday night’s Coca-Cola 600.
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Raines Survives Charlotte; Finishes 14th
It might not have been pretty, but it was a top-15 and that’s all that matters. Tony Raines fought an ill-handling car for much of the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, but managed to finish 14th in the longest race of the season.
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Harvick Hangs on for 21st-Place Finish at Lowe’s
Despite being collected in a lap 53 incident of another car’s making, Kevin Harvick and the Shell-Pennzoil racing team rebounded to post a 21st-place finish in Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
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Nemechek's Strong Start Spoiled by Brake Malfunction
NASCAR's longest race of the season was even longer for Joe Nemechek, who battled back from an early brake problem to finish 26th in Sunday's Coca-Cola 600.
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Accident Relegates Marlin to 33rd-Place Finish
A 13-car accident in Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 relegated Sterling Marlin to a 33rd-place finish at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
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Elliott Looks Sharp Early, But Bad Luck Catches up at Lowe’s
Bill Elliott drove the No. 21 Air Force Ford to a 38th place finish in the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway Sunday night. His early departure from the race was a tough blow to the team, which watched their car look incredibly sharp in the first half of the event.
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20 Sky Divers + 1 Silver Surfer = A Fantastic 4 Aerial Event
A team of 20 world-class sky divers and a world champion sky surfer will execute a spectacular aerial stunt at Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
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Smiles All Around Wood Brothers/JTG After Qualifying
The Wood Brothers/JTG team had plenty to smile about at the end of a grueling day of practice and qualifying at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway in preparation for the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday.
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Ford Owners Comment on Accelerated Phase-in of COT
Earlier this week, NASCAR announced that it will accelerate the phase-in of the new car of tomorrow to next season for all tracks. Jack Roush, Len Wood and Robert Yates spoke about the issue on Friday before practice started at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. In addition, Roush spoke about his crew chief change on the No. 16 Ford Fusion with Greg Erwin replacing Pat Tryson.
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Borland Joins Haas CNC Racing
Today, Haas CNC Racing announced Matt Borland has joined the organization as the Director of Competition.
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Richard Petty Pulling The “Double”
“The King” Richard Petty is making a presence at his second marquee event in the month of May on Sunday. Petty will join Executive Vice President of Race Operations Robbie Loomis and eight-time champion crew chief Dale Inman at the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing”, the Indianapolis 500.
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WIX Filters Celebrates 40 Years in Racing
WIX Filters, part of Affinia Group’s family of brands, is celebrating 40 years in racing. To recognize the milestone, WIX will introduce a commemorative logo during Memorial Day weekend NASCAR events and make a special charitable donation in the name of the driver that leads the 40th lap of the Coca-Cola 600.
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DEI Signs Trevor Bayne
Trevor Bayne, already an 11-year racing veteran at 16, is the newest addition to the Dale Earnhardt Inc. (DEI) Driver Development Program.
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Martin Cherishes Opportunity to Represent Soldiers
When Mark Martin takes the green flag to start Sunday's Coca-Cola 600, he will have an extra incentive to succeed in NASCAR's longest race of the season.
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‘In The Loop’ - Lowe's Motor Speedway
Could this be the weekend Kasey Kahne of 2007 returns to the Kasey Kahne of 2006? Sitting 30th in the standings, he’ll need a massive surge to make the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup.
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New Crew Chief Announced for Biffle, No. 16 Team
It was announced today at Roush Fenway Racing that Greg Erwin will take over as crew chief of the team's No. 16 Nextel Cup entry with driver Greg Biffle.
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American Heroes Program Ready to Raise Awareness, Funds
This weekend at the Coca-Cola 600, eight Nextel Cup drivers and two Busch drivers will lead all NASCAR fans in the American Heroes Memorial Day salute to the armed forces to kick off a nationwide effort to raise funds for military families in need
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Goody’s Cool Orange to Sponsor McCumbee and #45 Dodge
Goody’s® Cool Orange, the revolutionary new flavor from Goody’s® Headache Powders, will be the primary sponsor for driver Chad McCumbee and the #45 Petty Enterprises Dodge at the Pocono 500 Nextel Cup race on June 10 at Pocono Raceway.
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Team Target Set to Run 1,100 Miles on Sunday
Team Target is scheduled to compete for 1,100 miles of racing this Memorial Day weekend, first running the famed Indianapolis 500 with Indy Racing League points leaders Dan Wheldon and Scott Dixon on Sunday afternoon, followed by the Charlotte 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway with sophomore Reed Sorenson on Sunday evening.
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NEXTEL Cup Series News & Notes - Coca-Cola 600
How’s this for the definitive scary stat: En route to taking control of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series points lead, Jeff Gordon has averaged an incredible 181 points per race over the last six races. During that time, he has never finished lower than fourth, doing so twice and both times earning 170 points.
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Car of Tomorrow to Run Full-Time Schedule Beginning in 2008
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced today that the Car of Tomorrow will be fully implemented for the 2008 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series season.
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NASCAR Community Reacts to COT Full-Time in '08 Announcement
DEI Cancels Appeal
Dale Earnhardt, Inc. has canceled its appeal with NASCAR stemming from penalties levied at Darlington Raceway.
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NASCAR Teleconference: Kasey Kahne and Jimmie Johnson
We're pleased to have two guests with us today ahead of Sunday night's 48th annual Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. First we'll hear from Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 9 Dodge Dealers UAW Dodge, who won both 2006 events at LMS. Later we'll be joined by Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet, who leads all active drivers with five wins there in 11 career starts.
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This Week in Ford Racing: Bill Elliott and Eddie Wood
Ford Racing legend Bill Elliott, 1988 Nextel Cup champion, takes over as driver of the No. 21 Ford Fusion this weekend in the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Elliott and Wood Brothers/JTG Racing co-owner Eddie Wood participated in a teleconference Tuesday afternoon during a break in testing at Rockingham.
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Chevrolet Dominates Lowe's Motor Speedway with 33 Victories
Team Chevy drivers and crews are gearing up for the running of the Coca Cola 600 Sunday night at Lowe's Motor Speedway (LMS). The Coke 600 is the longest, most grueling race of the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series (NNCS) schedule.
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Labonte to Run Special Chocolate Chex Paint Scheme at LMS
Bobby Labonte, driver for Petty Enterprises, will trade his Cheerios yellow and Petty blue paint job to showcase a chocolate-themed paint scheme at the Coca Cola 600 on May 27th.
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Sadler Becomes the Silver Surfer for the Coca-Cola 600
Elliott Sadler will turn into a super hero for the Coca-Cola 600, running a special Fantastic Four paint scheme on the No. 19 Dodge Dealers Dodge Charger.
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Dates, Sites Announced for Top Three Awards Ceremonies
For 2007, the accents are on both tradition and innovation, regarding NASCAR’s postseason national series awards ceremony swing.
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Hylton Named 1st-Quarter Winner of NMPA/Pocono Spirit Award
James Hylton, the 72-year-old stock car competitor who attempted to qualify for this year’s Daytona 500, has been selected as the first-quarter recipient of the National Motorsports Press Association/Pocono Spirit Award.
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Numbers Game: Analyzing the Coca-Cola 600
The 600-mile Memorial Day Weekend marathon known as the Coca-Cola 600 has become a summer kick-off tradition. Over the last two years, only Jimmie Johnson and Kasey Kahne have started their summers with trips to victory lane.
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NASCAR Stars Ready to Salute U.S. Armed Services
Eight Nextel Cup drivers and two Busch drivers will lead all NASCAR fans in the American Heroes Memorial Day salute to the armed forces on Sunday, May 27th, at Lowe’s Motor Speedway to kick off a nationwide effort to raise significant funds for military families in need.
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Budweiser Desert Camo Car to Honor Troops This Weekend
You may need to look a little closer to find the No. 8 Budweiser machine during the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway this Sunday.
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Newman to Make 200th Start
The Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway will be Ryan Newman’s 200th start in the NASCAR Cup Series. Newman, driver of the No. 12 Alltel Dodge Charger, will make his 13th Cup Series start at the Concord, N.C., track.
Tums to Deliver Fast Relief for Hunger at Coca-Cola 600
TUMS, known for fast heartburn relief, is teaming up with Speedway Children's Charities to provide fast relief of another kind -- food donations for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina during the Coca-Cola 600 race weekend.
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Harvick Wins All-Star Event and $1 Million Payday
Kevin Harvick and the No. 29 Pennzoil Platinum team had one million dreams of winning the NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge on Saturday night at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
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Martin Powers to 3rd-Place Finish in All-Star Challenge
Mark Martin took over third place on Lap 66 of 80 and never looked back in Saturday night’s Nextel All-Star Challenge at Lowe’s Motor Speedway near Charlotte.
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Stewart Solid in All-Star Challenge
After failing to finish the past two NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge races at Charlotte Motor Speedway – and three of the last four non-point races at the 1.5-mile oval – Tony Stewart simply wanted to finish this year’s edition of the specialty event.
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Dale Jr. Brings Home a Quiet Top-10 in All-Star Challenge
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 8 Budweiser team struggled for much of the 80-lap all-star tilt, but still managed to come home with a top-10 finish at the end of the fourth 20-lap segment of the special race where cash is the key - and no points are given.
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Blaney Finishes Fourth in NEXTEL Open
Dave Blaney qualified the Caterpillar Toyota in the third spot for the Nextel Open Saturday evening at Lowe’s Motor Speedway and remained in that same spot until late in the event. He finished the event in fourth place.
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Mayfield Drives to Eighth-Place Finish in NEXTEL Open
Jeremy Mayfield qualified the 360 OTC Toyota in the 26th spot for the Nextel Open Saturday evening at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, and he drove his Camry to a solid eighth-place finish.
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Yeley Finishes 13th in Nextel Open
J.J. Yeley’s hope of advancing into the NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge went down with the sun – literally. Fighting a tight race car as soon as the sun set in Saturday night’s undercard NEXTEL Open at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Yeley finished 13th in the non-points event.
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David Reutimann Finishes 21st in NEXTEL Open
David Reutimann, driver of the #00 Domino’s Pizza/Burger King Toyota in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, finished 21st today in the NEXTEL Open – the prelude race to the NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge.
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Over and Out for Wood in Open
The anticipation of the Nextel Open transfer race was brimming with excitement all day long. But the race itself lasted less than 15 seconds for Jon Wood and the No. 21 Motorcraft Ford.
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Gordon Helps Kids Race to the Finish Line with Power Wheels
Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet and NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series™ points leader, led kids to the finish line at the Power Wheels™ All-Star Challenge, sponsored by Fisher-Price®, the largest infant and preschool toy manufacturer and a subsidiary of Mattel Inc.
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McSwain Back on the Box for the 21 Team
Michael “Fatback” McSwain is moving back to a familiar role for the Wood Brothers/JTG race team—that of Crew Chief.
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Judge Grants Hearing to Stay Order in AT&T Ruling
NASCAR has requested and has been granted a hearing by Judge Marvin H. Shoob to stay today’s decision. The hearing will be held at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow morning, May 19, 2007.
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NASCAR Reacts to Today’s Court Decision to Allow AT&T on 31
NASCAR is disappointed with today’s ruling but will continue to provide a sponsor friendly environment for the industry and its partners.
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RCR and DEI to Build Engine Program Together
One of NASCAR’s greatest partnerships – Childress and Earnhardt – has been expanded with the creation of Earnhardt-Childress Racing Technologies.
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Childress Discusses New Engine Deal and AT&T Ruling
Richard Childress, owner of Richard Childress Racing (RCR), discusses the announcement that RCR and Dale Earnhardt, Inc. would combine their engine programs and the favorable ruling handed down in the AT&T/Cingular Wireless case in Federal Court.
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Coastal 181 Announces Release of Wallace Autobiography
Motorsports publisher Coastal 181 announced today the release of Inside Herman’s World, the autobiography of popular NASCAR driver and SPEED TV personality Kenny Wallace.
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No. 29 Crew Wins Mechanix Wear Most Valuable Pit Crew Award
Start the year with a Daytona 500 victory, two top-5 and five top-10 finishes in the first 10 races of the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series season and your competitors will pay attention.
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Pep Boys to Sponsor Marlin in All-Star Event, Coca-Cola 600
The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack, the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced today that it will be the primary sponsor on Sterling Marlin's No. 14 Chevrolet at the upcoming NASCAR Nextel Cup races at Lowe's Motor Speedway near Charlotte.
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No. 48 Crew Donates Uniforms to Benefit Parsons Museum
Lowe’s, Hendrick Motorsports and the Jimmie Johnson Foundation announced today a special on-line auction of the No. 48 team’s actual pit crew uniforms. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Benny Parsons Museum.
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Best Buy Racing to Promote Fisher House Memorial Weekend
Best Buy Racing is assisting the families of military personnel receiving medical care at US military and VA medical centers by promoting Fisher House during the Coca-Cola 600 NEXTEL Cup Series race weekend at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
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CPCC to Dedicate New Joe Hendrick Center
On Tuesday, May 22, Central Piedmont Community College and Hendrick Automotive Group will hold a joint dedication of the new Joe Hendrick Center for Automotive Technology at 2:00 p.m. at the CPCC Levine Campus in Matthews.
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Martin Looks for Third Victory in Prestigious All-Star Event
Mark Martin has a hard time singling out his favorite memories during his 20-plus year racing career in the Nextel Cup Series, but he will readily admit that his two victories in the Nextel All-Star event rank at the top.
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NEXTEL All-Star Challenge Provides Lasting Thrills
Although the NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge has evolved since its debut in 1985, one thing remains constant – an all-or-nothing approach that results in electrifying racing.
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Bill Elliott to Run the No. 21 Wood Brothers/JTG Ford Fusion
Former 1988 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Champion Bill Elliott has agreed to a race-to-race deal to drive the No. 21 Little Debbie/Motorcraft/Air Force/Ore-Ida Ford Fusion, starting with the Coca-Cola 600 event weekend at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
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No. 12 Alltel Dodge Takes NEXTEL Pit Crew Championship
The No. 12 Alltel Dodge team led by crew chief Mike Nelson won the third annual NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge presented by Craftsman in a thrilling all-Dodge final.
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No. 43 Pit Crew Shines in Competition
The “Helping Hands” Pit Crew for the No. 43 Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge got their all-star weekend off to a rousing start Wednesday night at the annual NASCAR Nextel Pit Crew Challenge.
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‘In The Loop’ - At the All-Star Break, A Look Back
Of the 11 races run this season, five have featured the Car of Tomorrow. It would make sense, then, that those drivers and teams who have adapted the best to the COT would also have performed the best overall.
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Andretti Takes to Indy Before Filling in #45 Dodge
Two-time IndyCar Series Champion Panther Racing announced today it will enter a car in the 91st Running of the Indianapolis 500 for John Andretti, who will be making his return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway after 12-year hiatus from IndyCar racing.
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Back to the Future II: Stock Car Exhibit Moves on to Lowe's
NASCAR’s stock car evolution exhibit, unveiled last week at Darlington Raceway, moves to Lowe’s Motor Speedway this week, giving fans a chance to see how the “Car of Tomorrow” is reminiscent of seasons past.
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Team Chevy Ready to Take on All-Star Challenge in Charlotte
Team Chevy drivers are noted for saying that it is all fun and games, no pressure and just hard, fun racing when describing the Nextel All-Star Challenge (Challenge) at Lowe's Motor Speedway (LMS).
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Suzy Kolber to Join NASCAR on ESPN
ESPN Monday Night Football sideline reporter Suzy Kolber will join the network’s NASCAR coverage team as host of the pre-race NASCAR Countdown program.
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NASCAR Teleconference: Newman, Riggs and Vickers
Welcome to the NASCAR Nextel teleconference. This is in advance of Saturday night's 23rd Annual NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina.
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NEXTEL Cup Series News & Notes - All-Star Challenge
The NEXTEL Fan Vote, a voting competition driven by fans to award one lucky team a starting spot in the NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge is back. Voting for fans will continue up until the NEXTEL Open on May 19.
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No. 8 Team Penalized as Result of Infractions at Darlington
NASCAR announced today that the No. 8 Chevrolet team in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series has been penalized and fined for rule violations committed last week at Darlington Raceway.
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Martin Adds Three Races to 2007 Cup Schedule
Three races have been added to Mark Martin's limited 2007 schedule with Ginn Racing. The additional races include Pocono (Aug. 5), Richmond (Sept. 8) and Dover (Sept. 23).
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Reiser and No. 17 Team, Ready for the Pit Crew Challenge
Long considered one of the best pit crews in the NEXTEL Cup Series, the aptly named "Killer Bees," the over-the-wall pit crew for Matt Kenseth and the No. 17 DEWALT Ford Fusion team, will be one of the teams competing in the NEXTEL All-Star Pit Crew Challenge.
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Jeff Gordon’s Team Wins Pit Crew Challenge in Darlington
For the second week in a row, Jeff Gordon’s over-the-wall crew secured the weekly Checkers®/Rally’s® Double Drive-Thru Challenge by spending the least amount of time on pit road during Sunday’s Nextel Cup event at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway.
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Richard Petty to Appear at Historic Rays-Rangers Game
NASCAR legend Richard Petty will be a part of the excitement surrounding the Tampa Bay Devil Rays-Texas Rangers series, conducting an autograph session and throwing out the first pitch before the May 16 game at The Ballpark at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex.
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NEXTEL Pit Crew Challenge: It’s All About the Teams
Far more than mere prelude, the third annual NASCAR NEXTEL Pit Crew Challenge presented by Craftsman shines a worthy spotlight on some of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series’ most important participants - team crew members.
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Numbers Game: Analyzing the NEXTEL All-Star Challenge
The annual NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge, a best-of-the-best exhibition unlike any other, continues to feature some of the most exciting, uninhibited racing seen all year.
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Week 12: The NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 – And Beyond
The following is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 along with some other notable drivers, going into the NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge on May 19.
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NASCAR Teleconference: Robbie Reiser and Kevin Manion
We'd like to welcome everyone to the NASCAR teleconference in advance of Wednesday's NASCAR Nextel Pit Crew Challenge that will be held Wednesday night in Charlotte, North Carolina at Charlotte Bobcats Arena.
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This Week in Ford Racing: Matt Kenseth
Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 DeWalt Ford Fusion, is one of two Ford drivers already qualified for this weekend’s Nextel All-Star Challenge at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, along with Roush Fenway teammate Greg Biffle. Kenseth, who won the event in 2004, spoke about what he likes most about the event.
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Kasey Kahne to Drive in Speed GT Race in Charlotte
Woodhouse Performance announced today NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver Kasey Kahne will pilot the No. 13 Woodhouse Performance Dodge Viper Competition Coupe in the SPEED World Challenge series race at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
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TUMS Top 10 Moments from Darlington
The 11th stop of the 2007 season at Darlington Raceway once again had the stars of the Nextel Cup Series experiencing several indigestion-causing incidents, from lugnut mishaps on pit road to useless souvenirs.
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Reiser Dominates to Win WYPALL Crew Chief of the Race
The No. 17 DeWalt racing pit crew has become renowned for their fast work servicing driver Matt Kenseth’s car when the pressure is on
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Dover Testing Canceled
Due to the schedule change at Darlington Raceway this weekend (with inclement weather postponing the race until Sunday afternoon), there will not be a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series test this week at Dover International Speedway. The test was scheduled to be Monday and Tuesday. NASCAR will visit with the teams regarding the possibility of rescheduling this test.
Stewart, Home Depot Team Tame Darlington
It’s not often Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 20 Home Depot Chevrolet for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), leaves the 1.366-mile Darlington (S.C.) Raceway egg-shaped oval with a bounce in his step. Almost never in his career, in fact.
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Dale Jr. Eighth in Darlington
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 8 Budweiser team had one of the fastest cars all afternoon, finishing eighth. This is their fourth top-10 tally of the season and solidifies the 12th-place position in the Nextel Cup standings.
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Truex 11th at Darlington
Martin Truex Jr. finished 11th in Sunday’s Dodge Avenger 500 at Darlington Raceway, the fifth race of the season featuring NASCAR’s Car of Tomorrow (COT).
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Marlin Caps Strong Run with Season-Best 13th-Place Finish
A season-best 13th-place finish was the end result to a strong run by Sterling Marlin in Sunday's rain-delayed Nextel Cup race at Darlington Raceway.
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Martin Finishes 14th at Darlington
Darlington Raceway is known as the track "Too Tough to Tame" and Mark Martin spent most of the day battling the daunting 1.366-mile oval with the Car of Tomorrow (COT).
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Perseverance Leads Harvick to Top-20 Finish at Darlington
Driving the same car which he raced to a seventh-place finish last weekend at Richmond International Raceway, Kevin Harvick knew the Shell-Pennzoil team had a good shot at a strong weekend at Darlington Raceway.
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Another Rain-Delayed Event, Another Top-20 for Yeley
If anyone wants to get an idea of how difficult a race at Darlington Raceway is, one didn’t have to look much further than the right side of J.J. Yeley’s Interstate Batteries Chevrolet Impala SS after 500 hard-fought miles at the track “Too Tough To Tame”.
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Two Top-25 Finishes for Petty Enterprises at Darlington
Petty Enterprises continued the consistent racing that has come to define their season thus far. Both teams overcame ill-handling racecars, along with a little bad luck, to garner a pair of top-25 finishes for the second consecutive race.
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Flat Tire Drops Nemechek to 28th-Place Result at Darlington
Despite a slow start to Sunday's rain-delayed Nextel Cup event at Darlington Raceway, Joe Nemechek looked to be closing in on a solid finish before a flat tire on Lap 177 of 367 relegated the No. 13 Haier team to a 28th-place finish.
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Blaney 32nd in Darlington, Moves Closer to Top 35 in Points
Mother Nature took another shot at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series this weekend at Darlington Raceway, as rain showers forced the postponement of the race until Sunday afternoon for the second consecutive week.
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Blown Engine Ends Day of the #00 Domino’s Pizza Toyota
David Reutimann, driver of the #00 Domino’s Pizza Toyota in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, finished 33rd today in the Dodge Avenger 500 from Darlington Raceway.
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Raines Finishes 39th After Mechanical Failure at Darlington
Tony Raines suffered a mechanical failure late in the Dodge Avenger 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series event at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway and finished 39th.
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Up and Down Weekend for Schrader at Darlington
Having missed the last two events on the NASCAR schedule, Ken Schrader and the No. 21 Motorcraft Ford team came ‘loaded for bear’ at the Darlington International Raceway for the Dodge Avenger 500.
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Eury Jr. Would Like to Stay with Earnhradt Jr.
Tony Eury, Jr., crew chief of Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and the No. 8 Budweiser Impala SS, answered questions from members of the media at Darlington Raceway on Friday morning regarding Earnhardt's decision to leave DEI and what might happen with his future.
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NASCAR Foundation Announces First NASCAR Day Telethon
The NASCAR Foundation announced today that they have joined forces with several NASCAR drivers and media partners for a historic telethon in support of NASCAR Day on May 18.
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NASCAR Moms Celebrate Daytona 500
This Mother’s Day, when your mom is expecting the usual flowers, chocolates and boring card, blow her doors off with a ticket to one of the most anticipated American sporting events ever – the 50th running of the DAYTONA 500.
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Video: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Press Conference
The following video features the entire Dale Earnhardt Jr. press conference held Thursday morning at JR Motorsports in which Earnhardt Jr. made the announcement that he would be leaving Dale Earnhardt Inc. following the 2007 season.
Video: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Press Conference
Earnhardt Jr. to Drive for New Team in 2008
Four-time NASCAR Most Popular Driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., announced today at a news conference at JR Motorsports that negotiations to extend his driving contract with Dale Earnhardt Inc. have come to an amicable end.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Press Conference Transcript
The following is a transcript from Thursday's news conference, in which NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced his plans to drive for a new team in 2008.
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Teresa Earnhardt Responds to Dale Jr.'s Leaving DEI
In response to today’s announcement by Dale Earnhardt, Jr. that he will be leaving DEI, Teresa Earnhardt, CEO of Dale Earnhardt, Inc. issued the following statement.
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Budweiser/Anheuser-Busch React to Earnhardt Announcement
The following is a statement from Tony Ponturo, Vice President, Global Media and Sports Marketing for Anheuser-Busch, Inc., regarding Dale Earnhardt Jr's decision to leave Dale Earnhardt Inc. at the end of the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup season.
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General Motors Statement on Earnhardt Announcement
Statement from Brent Dewar; General Motors North America Vice President of Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing regarding the Dale Earnhardt, Jr. announcement to leave Dale Earnhardt, Inc. at the end of the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series season.
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Furniture Row Racing to Run Special Hood This Week
Denver,Co-Furniture Row Companies,owner and sponsor of Furniture Row Racing,#78 in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, will be creating history this weekend with a hood wrap that will debut at Darlington Raceway.
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Earnhardt Gives Fans Another Reason to Attend Daytona 500
As if the historic 50th running of the Daytona 500 wasn’t enough reason for race fans to buy a ticket for DirecTV Speedweeks 2008 at Daytona International Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. threw in a new wrinkle on Thursday morning.
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Sabates to be Recognized at UNCC Commencement
Felix Sabates Jr., co-owner of Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, will be awarded with an honorary degree of Doctor of Public Service by The University of North Carolina at Charlotte during its commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 12 at 10 a.m. ET.
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NEXTEL Cup Series News & Notes - Darlington
Greg Biffle (No. 16 Ameriquest Ford) will attempt something this week that only two drivers have done – win three consecutive events at Darlington Raceway.
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‘In The Loop’ at Darlington Raceway
A pattern has developed over the past two years at Darlington. The pattern is a simple one: A Greg Biffle win followed by a Greg Biffle win.
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Exhibit to Illustrate CoT's ‘Back to the Future’ Appeal
NASCAR’s “Car of Tomorrow” project is unabashedly forward-thinking but it also gives a nod to the past, a dichotomy on display for fans this weekend at Darlington Raceway, site of Saturday night’s Dodge Avenger 500.
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Haier Will Sponsor Nemechek's Car in Darlington
Haier America (pronounced Hi-er), a division of the Chinese-owned Haier Group, has joined the Ginn Racing team of sponsors.
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Evernham Motorsports Hosts 6th Annual Fan Appreciation Day
Evernham Motorsports will be holding their sixth annual Fan Appreciation Day on Friday, May 25, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their headquarters in Statesville, N.C.
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Lowes Motor Speedway Testing - Day 2 Afternoon Speeds
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Numbers Game: Analyzing the Dodge Avenger 500
Greg Biffle and Jimmie Johnson better take advantage of the Darlington Raceway they know so well. Because soon, it’ll change.
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NASCAR Drivers Salute American Heroes
Eight Nextel Cup drivers and two Busch drivers will lead all NASCAR fans in the American Heroes Memorial Day salute to the armed forces on Sunday, May 27th, at Lowe’s Motor Speedway to kick off a nationwide effort to raise funds for military families in need.
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Dodge Debuts Fantasticar in Summer Blockbuster
The newest Dodge brand vehicle will debut on the silver screen this summer in an action adventure movie with four superheroes who pilot this one-of-a-kind vehicle.
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Battle Heats Up for 2007 NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award
The 2007 season is well under way and the battle is heating up for the 2007 NASCAR NMPA Chex® Most Popular Driver Award.
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Jeff Gordon’s Team Takes Pit Crew Challenge in Richmond
Jeff Gordon’s over-the-wall crew earned its first win of the season in the weekly Checkers®/Rally’s® Double Drive-Thru Challenge by spending the least amount of time on pit road during Sunday’s rain-delayed Nextel Cup event.
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LVMS NASCAR Weekend Has $198 Million Impact on Las Vegas
There were many changes at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the past year, but one thing that didn’t change was the tremendous impact its NASCAR Weekend had on the Las Vegas economy.
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Biffle Hopes LMS Test Kicks Off a Winning Month of May
He’s a two-time defending race champion at Darlington Raceway on a team determined to master NASCAR’s Car of Tomorrow.
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LMS Testing - Day 1 Afternoon Speeds
LMS Testing - Day 1 Evening Speeds
Toyota Day 1 Testing Quotes
McCumbee Makes Debut in Petty Car
Chad McCumbee, 22, made his first Nextel Cup laps Monday afternoon at the 1.5-mile Lowe’s Motor Speedway located in Concord (N.C.).
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NASCAR Teleconference: Greg Biffle
Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion, is one of the drivers participating in a two-day NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series test at Lowe’s Motor Speedway Monday and Tuesday, ahead of Saturday night’s race at Darlington. Biffle, who has won the last two events at the famed egg-shaped track, participated in the NASCAR teleconference Monday afternoon.
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Week 11: The NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 – And Beyond
The following is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12, along with some other notable drivers, going into the Dodge Avenger 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 12.
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Jeff Burton to Make 450th Career Series Start at Darlington
Jeff Burton is set to reach another career milestone when he takes the green flag at Saturday’s Dodge Avenger 400 at Darlington Raceway for his 450th start in NASCAR’s premier series.
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TUMS Top 10 Moments from Richmond
The 10th stop of the 2007 season at Richmond International Raceway once again had the stars of the Nextel Cup Series experiencing several indigestion-causing incidents, from rain delays to accidents on pit road.
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Knaus Wins WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race
Chad Knaus, crew chief for the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, faced multiple obstacles during the Crown Royal Presents the Jim Stewart 400 at Richmond International Raceway.
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Wyler Racing Has Successful Nextel Cup Series Debut
Johnny Benson put Wyler Racing’s No. 46 Wyler Racing Toyota Racing Development (TRD) Toyota Camry in the field for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series’ running of the Crown Royal presents the Jim Stewart 400.
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Checkers/Rally to Sponsor Skill Element in Pit Crew Challenge
Checkers®/Rally's®, the Official Burger and Drive-Thru Restaurant of NASCAR®, will sponsor the rear-tire changer and rear-tire carrier pit box as part of the individual skill element that will take place in the NASCAR NEXTEL Pit Crew Challenge, May 16 in Charlotte at the Bobcats Arena.
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NEXTEL Cup Series Tests at Lowe's Motor Speedway
With two major, back-to-back events looming at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in May, NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series teams are ready to embark on two days’ preparation for both.
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Mishap on Pit Road Costs Harvick Potential Win at Richmond
Kevin Harvick and the No. 29 Reese’s Racing Team led four times for 105 laps during yesterday’s rain-delayed Crown Royal presents the Jim Stewart 400 at Richmond International Raceway, and a mishap on pit road may have cost him a chance at his second NASCAR NEXTEL Cup victory here.
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Stewart & Co. Rally to Eighth at Richmond
A pit stop on lap 121 of Sunday’s rain-delayed Jim Stewart 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway was the deciding moment for Tony Stewart and the No. 20 Home Depot Racing Team.
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Blaney Scores 11th-Place Run in Richmond
After laying down the 10th-quickest lap during qualifying for Saturday evening’s Jim Stewart 400, Dave Blaney and the Caterpillar Racing team were looking forward to a solid run during the event and an improvement upon their points position.
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Dale Jr. Has Wild Afternoon at Richmond
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 8 Budweiser team spent much of the day in the top-10 until the lapped car of Jeff Green slammed into Dale Jr. on lap 285 (of 400), sending the Bud car spinning.
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Yeley Notches Hard-Earned Top-15 Finish at Richmond
While it wasn’t fancy or dramatic, J.J. Yeley’s 14th-place finish in Sunday’s rain-delayed Jim Stewart 400 at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway might have been the grittiest performance of the year for him and his No. 18 Interstate Batteries team.
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Menard Scores Top-Twenty; Wins Rookie of the Race Honors
Paul Menard and the No. 15 Moen/Menards team delivered a solid 16th place performance at Richmond International Raceway in today’s Crown Royal Presents the Jim Stewart 400.
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Martin Battles Back to Finish 17th in Richmond
In perhaps their toughest race as a team, Mark Martin and his U.S. Army teammates simply refused to give up during Sunday’s Jim Stewart 400 Nextel Cup race at Richmond International Raceway.
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Raines Fades Down the Stretch, Finishes 22nd at Richmond
Tony Raines appeared to have a top-10 car early in the Crown Royal Presents the Jim Stewart 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway.
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Short One Caution, Marlin Not Able to Better 23rd Place
There were 14 cautions in Sunday's Nextel Cup race at Richmond International Raceway. Had the yellow flag flown one more time, Sterling Marlin most likely would have bettered his 23rd place finish.
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Pit Road Miscue, Brake Problems Prove Costly for Green at RIR
Driver Jeff Green and his No. 66 Haas CNC Racing team settled in among the frontrunners throughout the first half of Sunday’s 400-lap NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway.
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David Reutimann Delivers a 29th Place Finish at Richmond
The #00 Domino’s Pizza Toyota, driven by David Reutimann in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series for Michael Waltrip Racing, finished 29th today in the Jim Stewart 400 presented by Crown Royal from Richmond International Raceway.
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Consistency Issues Drop Nemechek to 33rd in Richmond
Joe Nemechek said his car was "hot and cold" in Sunday's Nextel Cup race at Richmond International Raceway.
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Ward Burton Finishes 35th in Virginia Tech Tribute Car
Ward Burton and Morgan-McClure Motorsports once again paid tribute to nearby Virginia Tech with their No. 4 NASCAR Nextel Cup car this weekend.
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Three Dodge Drivers Scheduled to Host “Fast Talk” in 2007
Dodge Motorsports is pleased to announce the participation of three of their NASCAR Nextel Cup Series drivers in “Fast Talk” on the Performance Racing Network.
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Go Fast, Go Wild, Go Home with an Avenger at Darlington
When Dodge comes to Darlington for the spring, fans can look for several things beyond just exciting on-track action – the opportunity to go fast in Dodge SRT vehicles, go wild decorating their campsites and go home driving an all-new 2008 Dodge Avenger.
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Jeff Green to Start 12th at Richmond
Jeff Green will start from the outside of the sixth row in Saturday’s 400-lap NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway.
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David Reutimann to Roll off 14th at Richmond
David Reutimann, driver of the #00 Domino’s Pizza Toyota in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series for Michael Waltrip Racing, qualified 14th for tomorrow nights Jim Stewart 400 presented by Crown Royal at Richmond International Raceway.
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Ward Burton Qualifies for the Third COT Race of 2007
Ward Burton was the 25th driver to make qualifying laps at Richmond International Raceway for the Crown Royal Presents the Jim Stewart 400.
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Wood Brothers/JTG Team on the Outs Again
The Wood Brothers/JTG race team failed to qualify for the Crown Royal 400 at Richmond International Raceway on Friday night. The No. 21 Motorcraft Ford missed the show by 2/100th of a second, only adding to the hurt.
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Wake Up with Mark Martin
Mark Martin, driver of the No. 01 U.S. Army Impala SS, was this week's guest on the Nextel Wake-Up Call at Richmond International Raceway. Martin chats with media on his part-time schedule, racing in the Busch Series for Hendrick Motorsports, the Impala SS and other subjects.
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Petty to Attend Kentucky Derby
Richard Petty, ‘The King’ of NASCAR, will join guest Queen Elizabeth II Saturday afternoon at the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
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Martin's History Runs Deep at Richmond
Mark Martin, who has enjoyed success with four top-five and six top-12 finishes in six starts this season, is looking to add to his Richmond International Raceway highlight page in Saturday night's Nextel Cup race.
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Carl Edwards to Appear on MADtv
Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Office Depot Ford in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, will appear on the hit FOX television show MADtv this Friday, May 5.
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Kurt Busch at ESPN Headquarters on Thursday
Miller Lite Dodge driver Kurt Busch will be spending a full day Thursday here at ESPN’s world headquarters as part of his visit to shoot two new commercials for the TV network known as “The Worldwide Leader In Sports.”
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Video: Brett Bodine Explains the Car of Tomorrow
In this video, Brett Bodine, NASCAR's Director of Cost Research, explains the features of the Car of Tomorrow.
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NEXTEL Cup Series News & Notes - Richmond
Denny Hamlin is fifth in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup standings this week. He feels like a surge toward the top – and a challenge to first-place Jeff Gordon – is inevitable.
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‘In The Loop’ at Richmond International Raceway
Thus far this season, Hendrick Motorsports has won six of the nine races run. Jimmie Johnson has three wins, NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series points leader Jeff Gordon has two and Kyle Busch has one
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Chad McCumbee and John Andretti Named to Drive #45 Dodge
Petty Enterprises announces that Chad McCumbee and John Andretti will drive the #45 Marathon/Wells Fargo/Tire Kingdom Dodge this summer. The duo will be filling the seat of full time driver Kyle Petty.
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Carl Edwards: EXTRA's Top 20 Bachelor
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver, Carl Edwards is the epitome of hard working and dedicated. From his daily workout routines to his strict diet, Edwards strives to be the best he can be.
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Kevin Harvick, Jamie McMurray Fined, Placed on Probation
NASCAR announced today that Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 29 Chevrolet and Jamie McMurray, driver of the No. 26 Ford, have been fined $25,000 each and placed on probation until Oct. 3, 2007.
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Roush Fenway Racing: The Musical
Ah, technology. It really is here to stay. As more and more resources are created to communicate with anyone and everyone, it’s important to stay current of the most popular, and most effective, methods.
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Long John Silver’s/A&W to Sponsor No. 37 Dodge at Richmond
Long John Silver’s/A&W will be the primary sponsor of the #37 Front Row Motorsports entry driven by Kevin Lepage at RIR, for the Crown Royal presents the Jim Stewart 400.
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NASCAR Drivers Visit Capitol Hill
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers Jeff Burton, Casey Mears, David Stremme and NASCAR’s Vice President of Corporate Communications Jim Hunter visited Washington, D.C. yesterday to meet with various political figures on Capitol Hill.
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Kurt Busch’s Team Collects Pit Crew Win in Talladega
Kurt Busch’s over-the-wall crew became the fifth team of the season to win the Checkers®/Rally’s® Double Drive-Thru Challenge by collecting the win in Sunday’s Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Talladega Superspeedway Permanently Bans 14 Fans
Talladega Superspeedway President Grant Lynch made good on a promise to crack down on fans who threw objects onto the track following last Sunday’s Aaron’s 499.
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Unruly Talladega Fans Banned from Las Vegas Motor Speedway
The spectators who are found guilty of throwing cans and other debris on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway will not be welcome at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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Historic 50th Running Daytona 500 Tickets Go on Sale May 9
Tickets for the most anticipated racing event in history – the 50th annual Daytona 500 – will go on sale on Wednesday, May 9, at 8 a.m. (EST).
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Jordan to Serve as Grand Marshal for 2007 All-Star Challenge
The Charlotte Bobcats, Sprint Nextel and Lowe’s Motor Speedway today announced NBA great Michael Jordan will serve as Grand Marshal for the May 19 NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge.
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ITT Night Vision Joins Burton in Tribute to Virginia Tech
Morgan-McClure Motorsports President Larry McClure announced today that ITT Night Vision, a Roanoke, Va. based company, is joining State Water Heaters on the No. 4 Chevrolet Impala driven by Ward Burton.
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Hinder Remakes 'Born to Be Wild' for TNT's NASCAR Coverage
Turner Network Television (TNT) announced today that they have teamed with multi-platinum rockers Hinder to remake Steppenwolf’s classic hit single “Born to be Wild” as the network’s beat-driven anthem to promote its 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series coverage.
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Stewart and Gordon Tied in WIX Filters Lap Leader Standings
One quarter into the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup season, Jeff Gordon has fired up the competition with defending WIX Filters Lap Leader Award winner Tony Stewart for the 2007 WIX Filters Lap Leader Award.
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Marlin Plans Civil War Pit Stop on His Way to Richmond
Sterling Marlin plans to make a pit stop on his way to Richmond International Raceway for Saturday night’s Nextel Cup event.
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Numbers Game: Analyzing the Crown Royal Jim Stewart 400
The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series has hit the quarter pole and a familiar face has stolen the show. With his second consecutive win, Jeff Gordon increased his points lead to 203 over Jeff Burton.
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Week 10: The NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 – And Beyond
The following is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 along with some other notable drivers, going into the Crown Royal Presents the Jim Stewart 400 at Richmond International Raceway on May 5.
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Wyler Racing to Debut Cup Car in Richmond
Wyler Racing was the talk of the town on Saturday at Kansas Speedway, not only for their strong performance in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series’ O’Reilly Auto Parts 250, but because the team revealed that they would field a Toyota Camry for Johnny Benson in Saturday’s Nextel Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway.
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TUMS Top 10 Moments from Talladega
The ninth stop of the 2007 season at Talladega Superspeedway once again had the stars of the Nextel Cup Series experiencing several indigestion-causing incidents, from expensive fines to beer chucking.
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Carter Wins WYPALL Crew Chief of the Race at Talladega
Planning for the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway, the second restrictor plate race of the season, had crew chiefs preparing for drafting, fuel strategies and how to avoid “the big one.”
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Jeff Gordon Moves into Sixth on All-Time Win List
Jeff Gordon (No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet) won the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway to move into sole possession of sixth place on NASCAR’s all-time wins list.
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Harvick Rallies to a Sixth-Place Finish at Talladega
Despite eight caution flags that consumed nearly 15 percent of the total laps of the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega, Kevin Harvick and the No. 29 Shell-Pennzoil Chevy finished the event practically unscathed and brought home a sixth-place finish.
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Dale Jr. Gets Top-10 Finish in Odd Race at Talladega
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 8 Budweiser team finished seventh (unofficially - after being told immediately after the race a finish anywhere between fifth and eighth. The official results will be posted by NASCAR Monday).
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Marlin Survives Wild Talladega Event; Finishes 16th
Sterling Marlin survived a wild Nextel Cup event at Talladega Superspeedway and crossed the finish line in 16th place.
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Draft Day, Yeley Finishes 19th at Talladega Superspeedway
J.J. Yeley, driver of the No. 18 Interstate Batteries Chevrolet, finished 19th in Sunday’s Aaron’s 499 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway after battling an overheating engine, a tight race car and bad luck.
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No Drafting Help Equals 22nd-Place Finish for Raines
Even though Sunday’s Aaron’s 499 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway lasted 192 laps, only two of them really made a difference in Tony Raines’ day.
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Mayfield 23rd at Talladega
Jeremy Mayfield and the 360 OTC Racing team headed to Talladega Superspeedway optimistic about making the field for the second restrictor plate race of the season.
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Cautions, Fuel Mileage Drop Smith to 24th in Talladega
Regan Smith was low on fuel and running in sixth place when Sunday's Nextel Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway was restarted with 10 laps remaining.
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Typical Talladega for Tony
Tony Stewart came into Sunday’s Aaron’s 499 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway intent on getting his first win of the season and his first win at the restrictor-plate venue where he’s finished second six times.
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Great Day Goes Sour at Talladega for Reutimann
David Reutimann, driver of the #00 Domino’s “Brooklyn Style” Pizza Toyota in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, finished 32nd in the Aaron’s 499 today from Talladega Superspeedway.
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Nemechek Gets Wrecked in Talladega
Just when Joe Nemechek's No. 13 CertainTeed Chevrolet appeared to be peaking in Sunday's Nextel Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway, the veteran Ginn Racing driver got caught up in a multicar wreck on the 2.66-mile oval.
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Miccosukee Indian Gaming Joins Ward Burton for Aaron’s 499
A joint venture by James Finch and Morgan-McClure Motorsports has allowed the No. 4 team to represent Miccosukee Indian Gaming along with State Water Heaters and Virginia Tech in today’s Aaron’s 499.
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Wood Brothers/JTG Team Comes Up Just Shy at Talladega
Wood Brothers/JTG Racing came up just short of making the field for Sunday’s Aaron’s 499 event at Talladega Superspeedway during the Saturday morning qualifying session.
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Sadler to Auction Helmet for Autism
While most people celebrate their birthday with cake and ice cream, Elliott Sadler will honor his 32nd birthday on Monday, April 30 with a more memorable event – an online auction for Sadler’s special Autism Awareness paint scheme helmet to raise funds for autism research and treatment.
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Brooklyn Wins the Domino’s Great Debate
The NASCAR fans have spoken- the Brooklyn style pizza beat out the Philly Cheese Steak style by only a few hundred votes.
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Tony Stewart Fined and Placed on Probation
NASCAR announced today that Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 20 Chevrolet, has been fined $10,000 and placed on probation until Dec. 31, 2007 for failing to fulfill his post-race media obligation following the Subway Fresh Fit 500 race last Saturday night at Phoenix International Raceway.
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Tony Stewart Combines Old School Racing and New Age Media
The old school dirt upon which professional stock car racing was built will play host to today’s racing stars when the third annual Nextel Prelude to the Dream presented by Old Spice takes place June 6 at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio.
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Petty Ready to Make Debut on Fast Talk Live
Kyle Petty can now add radio show host to his impressive off-track resume. On Monday night, the driver of the #45 Marathon/Wells Fargo/Tire Kingdom Dodge will join Doug Rice as host of the long-running show “Fast Talk Live,” which airs on the Performance Racing Network (PRN).
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Daytona International Speedway Launches Celebrity Tickets
DAYTONA 500 winners Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson and Mario Andretti, Grammy Award nominee Jewel, TV host Kelly Ripa, and action sport legend Tony Hawk, among others, will put their artistic talents to the test to help commemorate the 50th running of NASCAR’s crown jewel stock car race, the 2008 DAYTONA 500.
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Fathead to Celebrate 2007 NASCAR Day
The old school dirt upon which professional stock car racing was built will play host to today’s racing stars when the third annual Nextel Prelude to the Dream presented by Old Spice takes place June 6 at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio.
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NASCAR Has its Day in Court
NASCAR presented its case to the court today and we eagerly await a decision. NASCAR is defending every driver, team and track involved with NASCAR.
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NEXTEL Cup Series News & Notes - Talladega
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was a guest Tuesday on the weekly NASCAR teleconference, but had nothing new to announce regarding his contract negotiations with Dale Earnhardt Inc. “I’m pretty excited that things are going to be fine, and work out with our negotiations,” he said.
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Video: Dale Earnhardt Jr.
The following video features an interview with Dale Earnhardt Jr. from his Winner's Circle appearance at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
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Video: Chef Jeff Gordon
The following video features Jeff Gordon and Victor Scargle, executive chef at Go Fish in St. Helena, California cooking for the media at Infineon Raceway.
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‘In The Loop’ at Talladega Superspeedway
The old belief that in restrictor plate racing, it’s Hendrick Motorsports and Dale Earnhardt Inc. or bust might not be as true as it once was.
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Montoya Fined, Placed on Probation for Inappropriate Gesture
NASCAR announced today that Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the No. 42 Dodge in the NASCAR Busch Series, has been fined $10,000 and placed on probation until Dec. 31 because of an inappropriate gesture made during a practice session this past Thursday at Phoenix International Raceway.
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Krista Voda to Host SPEED's Coverage of All-Star Challenge
Krista Voda will host SPEED’s inaugural coverage of the NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge on May 19 at 7 p.m. ET from Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte.
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Bud.tv Offers Exclusive Dale Jr./Budweiser Team Videos
Bud.TV the new and innovative online entertainment network from Anheuser-Busch, is offering weekly original programming focusing on Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 8 Budweiser NASCAR Nextel Cup race team.
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Audio: McMurray Discusses Talladega, Autism Awareness
Jamie McMurray, driver of the No. 26 Sharp AQUOS/3M Vikuiti Ford Fusion, previews Sunday's Aaron's 499 at the Talladega Superspeedway and discusses his season to date, as well as Autism Awareness Month. McMurray, who currently sits 12th in the NEXTEL Cup point standings, has formed the Jamie McMurray Foundation (JMF) to promote awareness of and raise funding for, research, education, and support for individuals and families affected with autism.
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Audio: Vickers Previews Talladega
Brian Vickers, driver of the No. 83 Red Bull Toyota, previews this weekend's Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway and discusses last year's victory while driving the No. 25 car.
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NASCAR Extends Partnership with Featherlite Through 2012
Featherlite® Trailers, Featherlite Coaches, Inc. and NASCAR® today announced an agreement has been reached extending Featherlite’s sponsorship of NASCAR.
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Numbers Game: Analyzing the Aaron's 499
The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series returns to one of its most storied tracks this weekend – Talladega Superspeedway. With tight, fast racing, there’s little question that this will be a must-watch. But more importantly, it’s a must-watch-until-the-end.
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NASCAR Transcript: Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Rick Hendrick
Welcome to the weekly NASCAR teleconference. This week we're in advance of the weekend's events at Talladega Superspeedway. Two very special guests are going to join us today. First, we have Dale Earnhardt, Jr., driver of the No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet. Later, we will be joined by Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports.
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This Week in Ford Racing: Gilliland and McMurray
In his 23-race NASCAR NEXTEL Cup career, David Gilliland, driver of the No. 38 M&M’s Ford Fusion, has won the pole for both restrictor-plate races in which he has competed. While Jamie McMurray, driver of the No. 26 Crown Royal Ford Fusion, is in 10th place in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup standings heading into this weekend’s race at Talladega.
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Dodge Teleconference: Elliott Sadler
Elliott Sadler, ranks 17th in the latest NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Standings, discusses Sunday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway. Sadler led the way for Dodge in the Daytona 500 with a sixth-place finish in the first restrictor-plate race in 2007.
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Gordon Can Tie Another Earnhardt Record at Talladega
A week after matching Dale Earnhardt’s total of 76 NASCAR Cup Series wins, Jeff Gordon now hopes to tie one of The Intimidator’s records – most restrictor-plate victories – in this Sunday’s Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Ricky Hendrick Memorial Charity Ride Set for May 6
The third annual Ricky Hendrick Memorial Charity Ride, presented by the Hendrick Foundation for Children, will make its way to Lowe's Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 6.
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Wallace to Drive National Day of Prayer Car at Talladega
NEXTEL CUP Driver Kenny Wallace is scheduled to drive the National Day of Prayer car #78 sponsored by Furniture Row for the NASCAR NEXTEL CUP race at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Roush Fenway Racing to Field Part Time ARCA RE/MAX Effort
Roush Fenway Racing announced today that it will begin fielding a part-time ARCA RE/MAX Series team in 2007 with multiple drivers at the wheel.
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Kahne Set to Duel at the Grove for KK Foundation
On Wednesday, June 27, Dave Blaney, NASCAR Nextel Cup Series driver of the #22 Caterpillar Toyota and winner of over 180 winged sprint car series races including the 1995 World of Outlaw Series Championship is set to join NASCAR’s Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 UAW Dodge Dealers Dodge at Williams Grove Speedway in a race to determine stock cars best wing sprint car racer.
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Week 9: The NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 – And Beyond
The following is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 along with some other notable drivers, going into the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 29.
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Jeff Gordon Trades in Stock Car for Chef's Coat in Sonoma
Four-time NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon traded in his stock car for a cutting board and chef’s coat on Sunday at Infineon Raceway.
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Hamlin’s Team Captures Pit Crew Competition in Phoenix
Denny Hamlin’s over-the-wall crew took top honors in the Checkers®/Rally’s® Double Drive-Thru Challenge during Saturday night’s Nextel Cup event at Phoenix International Raceway.
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Ford Earns the WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race
Prior to the start of the Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway, crew chief Mike Ford, Joe Gibbs Racing, was extremely confident after great practice sessions proved that his No. 11 FedEx Chevrolet had the best setup possible.
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TUMS Top 10 Moments from Phoenix
The eighth stop of the 2007 season at Phoenix International Raceway once again had the stars of the Nextel Cup Series experiencing several indigestion-causing incidents, from inconvenient cautions to multiple car crashes.
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Kurt Busch Making Radio Co-Hosting Debut on Monday Night
Miller Lite Dodge driver Kurt Busch will be making his radio co-hosting debut when he sits in with noted veteran broadcaster Doug Rice on Monday night’s edition of “Fast Talk” on the Performance Racing Network.
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Gordon Ties Dale Earnhardt for Sixth on All-Time Win List
As a four-time NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion, Jeff Gordon (No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet) owns no shortage of career milestones.
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Stewart Finishes Second at Phoenix
For many drivers, a second-place finish in a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race is an incredibly good day. For Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 20 Home Depot Chevrolet for Joe Gibbs Racing, it can prove to be bitterly disappointing.
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Green, Best Buy Racing Score Second Top-10 of 2007 in COT
For Jeff Green and the crew of the No. 66 Best Buy Racing Chevrolet Impala SS, “tomorrow” can’t come soon enough.
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Harvick, Shell-Pennzoil Chevy Rebound at Phoenix
There’s nothing like a top 10 to cure what ails you. After recording a 29th-place finish last weekend in Texas and plummeting to 14th in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championship point standings, Kevin Harvick rebounded and finished 10th in the Subway Fresh Fit 500 Saturday night at Phoenix International Raceway.
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Martin Finishes 12th in COT Debut
Despite problems that Mark Martin encountered in his Car of Tomorrow (COT) debut Saturday night, the savvy U.S. Army driver still managed to pull off a respectable 12th-place finish at Phoenix International Raceway.
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Raines Finishes 14th at Phoenix, Moves to 21st in Points
Tony Raines finished 14th in the Subway Fresh Fit 500k NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Phoenix International Speedway.
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Nemechek, No. 13 Team Solid in 16th-Place Phoenix Result
Once again Joe Nemechek and the No. 13 Ginn Racing team fought back from adversity and the never-give-up formula resulted in a 16th-place finish Saturday night at Phoenix International Raceway.
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Dale Jr. 19th at Phoenix
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 8 Budweiser team ran among the top-10 positions for nearly the entire race (and 278 laps among the top-15) until a yellow flag fell on lap 283 (of 312), only five laps after the team had made their last pit stop.
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Late Race Incident Spoils Homecoming for Yeley
Home is usually where the heart is, but on Saturday night, Phoenix native J.J. Yeley only found heartache after the Subway Fresh Fit 500k at Phoenix International Raceway.
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Marlin Finishes 27th in Phoenix
Sterling Marlin finished 27th in Saturday night's Nextel Cup event at Phoenix International Raceway.
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A Dogfight for Schrader in the Valley of the Sun
After working feverishly all weekend on the No. 21 Motorcraft Ford, Ken Schrader drove a gutsy and determined race in the Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway.
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Reutimann, Domino’s Pizza Toyota Finish 32nd at Phoenix
The #00 Domino’s Pizza Toyota, driven by David Reutimann in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series for Michael Waltrip Racing, finished 32nd tonight in the Subway Fresh Fit 500 from Phoenix International Raceway.
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Blaney 39th After Late-Race Wreck in Phoenix
After laying down the 11th quickest lap during qualifying for Saturday evening’s Subway Fresh Fit 500, Dave Blaney and the Caterpillar Racing team were looking forward to a solid run during the event and an improvement upon their points position.
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Bobby Labonte Comments on Passing of Dick Miller
Dick Miller, retired CEO of Goodmark Foods passed away earlier this week. Miller played a big role in the career of NASCAR Nextel Cup champion Bobby Labonte.
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Schrader Forced to Change Engines
The No. 21 Motorcraft Ford Fusion of Ken Schrader developed an engine problem after completing just four laps of the first practice session on Friday.
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Martin Driving Home Point
Despite having only competed in five of seven races this season, Mark Martin finds himself 11th in the Nextel Cup point standings as the series rolls into Phoenix.
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Lingerfelt on Preparing the Car of Tomorrow
Mike Lingerfelt discusses the challenges of preparing the Car of Tomorrow for the brutal braking conditions at the Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix (Ariz.) International Raceway.
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NASCAR to Honor Victims of Virginia Tech Tragedy
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has received permission from Virginia Tech University to display the school’s logo on race cars for the next three weeks, in a tribute to the victims of this week’s shootings at the Blacksburg, Va. campus.
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Burton, MMM to Run Special Virginia Tech Scheme at Phoenix
The No. 4 State Water Heaters Chevrolet Impala SS will undergo a slight transformation this weekend in Phoenix. Morgan-McClure Motorsports and Ward Burton will be sporting a large Virginia Tech logo on the hood and smaller decals on each side of their entry in this weekend’s race at Phoenix.
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‘In the Loop’
