With NASCAR on a non eternal hiatus, data is going to be unhurried in the arrival weeks. To inspire possess the NASCAR void, we thought on taking you on a day-to-day time out down memory lane spanning the years since the Jayski’s role inception. The usage of our data archives pages, right here’s a seek again at what’s took space on this date thru the final 23 years in NASCAR:
For the time being in NASCAR history: April 28
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2015:
- Ragan in the #55 leisure of the yr, beginning at Kansas: Michael Waltrip Racing launched that David Ragan will drive the #55 Aaron‘s Dream Machine for the remainder of the 2015 NASCAR Speed Cup season, foundation Would per chance well even 9 at Kansas Speedway. Brian Vickers had deliberate to lag the Toyota fulltime in 2015, however coronary heart surgery in December forced the Thomasville, N.C., native to cross over the main two races of the season. Vickers returned at Las Vegas on March 7, however used to be sidelined two weeks later by recurring blood clots in his lungs. No timetable has been set aside of living for his return.
“Existence has thrown loads at MWR the main allotment of this racing season, however our team has stood superior and labored thru it,” said Michael Waltrip. “Our customary plans for the #55 team had been challenged since December and we felt it
used to be crucial for our workers and our sponsors to solidify the remainder of the 2015 season. The choice to carry David Ragan into the team is fabulous for a preference of reasons. He’ll carry experience, consistency and a good deal of self perception based mostly mostly on how he has been working with our Toyota teammates at Joe Gibbs Racing. He also puts the #55 team and Aaron‘s correct form again into the Drag for the Speed Cup rivalry, which is a if truth be told sure flip of occasions for that team. There could be de facto no quiz about Brian Vickers‘ ability, however there stays a quiz of his availability. We are going to stay very close with Brian whereas he works on his thought to return. Now we be pleased got steered him that MWR is right here when he has a sure characterize about what the longer term holds, however we don‘t must add any timeline pressures. He’s working with a good deal of clinical advisors and once he has established his thought, we are in a position to sit down and focus on about subsequent steps. I‘m if truth be told gratified with the fabulous job Brett Moffitt has completed for us in the 55. He has been a superior allotment of this organization for the final couple of years and he’ll continue in that role. With the little preference of starts Brett has on this industry, he has confirmed that he has the abilities to be a plump-time NASCAR Speed Cup driver and we are peaceable dedicated to helping him rep that alternative.”(MWR)
Front Row Statement: “We are grateful to David Ragan for his contributions to the expansion of Front Row Motorsports and his commitment to our companions throughout the final three years. He led us on our first time out to Victory Lane, and that‘s a second we‘ll never neglect. We need him the right kind alongside with his new team. As previously launched, Chris Buescher could be the driver of the #34 at Talladega this weekend. We are working on finalizing the driver line-up for races to apply and could per chance well thunder these plans rapidly.”(Front Row Motorsports)(4-28-2015) - France inform NASCAR initiate to shorter races: Are shorter races on the horizon for NASCAR‘s Speed Cup
Sequence? NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France used to be requested about NASCAR‘s comfort with 500-mile occasions and the scale of time it takes to stop these races all the absolute most realistic way thru an initiate quiz-and-answer session with the Associated Press Sports actions Editors (APSE) final week. “I agree with generally speaking, we want to stumble on shorter occasions… no longer in each circumstance,” France steered the team, “… It‘s no secret that highlight spans, especially with the millennial fans, are changing, and we all know that. Nonetheless what we adore about it from our standpoint is it makes the actual racing event greater because there‘s no lull in between the muse and the stop, or there‘s loads smaller lull, so groups be pleased to compete.” France said a longer lag doesn‘t necessarily enable drivers time to relax “however they‘re no longer as pressed to be up front at a definite time. “Nonetheless at the same time as you shorten it, they can, and we‘ve considered that after we attain shorten it,” he said. “We tend to get better (nice of races), and we measure that by lead adjustments and the absolute most realistic way close the successful margins (are) and a good deal of diversified metrics that we express. So we‘ve got a pretty correct handle on that, and … a 400-mile lag will give us, as a rule, an even bigger racing competition, and that‘s moreover to to the time spans and consideration spans of millennial fans; these two toddle together for us to shorten it up one way or the opposite.” France didn‘t rule out dropping the scale of a lag beneath 400 miles, however renowned that the kind of choices would “also depend upon if there are any structure adjustments that we‘d be willing to imagine, that we seek at on an everyday basis, that we traditionally haven‘t completed.”(NASCAR.com)(4-28-2015)
2011:
- Bayne Undergoing Scientific Assessments; Will Now not Trip in Richmond: Roush Fenway‘s [and Wood Brothers Racing‘s #21] Trevor Bayne has been hospitalized and is undergoing assessments for symptoms that are thought to be associated to the insect chunk he sustained earlier this month. “Trevor used to be no longer feeling well early this week and he’s on the second being evaluated for lingering symptoms that could per chance well very well be associated to his old insect chunk,” said Roush Fenway president Steve Newmark. “Unfortunately Trevor is per chance no longer on hand to drive the #16 Ford for us this weekend in the Nationwide lag at Richmond [Bayne was not scheduled to run the Sprint Cup race as the #21 Wood Brother‘s team runs a limited schedule]. As of now, our plans are to express a replace driver from the Roush Fenway family of drivers in space of Trevor at Friday night‘s lag. Clearly Trevor wished to be in Richmond and he‘s upset about no longer being in a local to compete. On the opposite hand, his well being is our top priority and we insisted that he be pleased these assessments to rep to the bottom of his symptoms. We’ll work to give you additional updates as they turn out to be on hand.” The 20-yr worn driver used to be handled and launched earlier this month after a reaction from an obvious insect chunk on his left elbow that he suffered earlier that week whereas at house in North Carolina.(Roush Fenway Racing)(4-28-2011)
2009:
- Sad Records — David Poole: David Poole, NASCAR Author for Charlotte Observer for the final 13 years, passed away this day. David used to be one the main writers to ever inspire Jayski.com and myself again in 1997. No be aware on arrangements. Solutions toddle out to David‘s family.
From the Charlotte Observer/Thatsracin: Over thousands of backstretches and a whole bunch of checkered flags, David Poole made himself into a couple of of the nation‘s leading authorities on NASCAR. He became a allotment of the sport he cherished. “David Poole used to be as mighty a fixture on this sport because the actual autos themselves,” driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. said Tuesday. “He used to be a one-of-a-form individual and an extremely talented creator.” Poole, who covered racing for the Observer, died of a coronary heart attack Tuesday at his Stanly County house. He used to be 50. A local of
Gastonia, N.C., Poole became the Observer‘s NASCAR creator in 1997. He constructed a national following thru ThatsRacin.com and a day-to-day program he hosted on Sirius NASCAR Radio. The National Motorsports Press Association four cases named him its creator of the yr. He wrote about the sport with the fervour of a fan and the serious sight of a journalist. “He’ll be controversial each so steadily however he continually wrote and spoke what he believed,” said Richard Childress, president and CEO Richard Childress Racing. “He didn‘t pull any punches with any one and that‘s what folks respected about him. He used to be correct for the sport.”
To honor Poole, Sirius plans to broadcast a tribute Wednesday morning. NASCAR plans a second of silence sooner than Saturday‘s lag at Richmond.
“He used to be in actuality one in every of the nation‘s absolute most realistic and he continually wrote what he believed,” said Bruton Smith, chairman and CEO of Speedway Motorsports. “Whether or no longer you agreed with him or no longer, he made us all agree with, and that‘s what the right kind writers attain. He cared about what he did and had a ardour for his work. It got right here thru in what he wrote each day.”
In asserting Poole‘s loss of life to a hushed newsroom Tuesday afternoon, Observer editor Rick Thames called him “the right kind in his subject, there‘s no question about that.” Thames said: “David Poole used to be the fans‘ reporter, continually covering NASCAR with their sensibilities in mind. Their passions were his passions. Their values, his values. If that each so steadily clashed with the powerbrokers of the sport, so be it. David steered it adore it used to be. And by doing that, he made the sport richer and extra tremendous for all who adore it.”
After dramatic weekend crashes at Talledega — one in every of which sent two spectators to hospitals — Poole criticized the note‘s form in a column headlined “Will it settle a loss of life for Talladega to replace?”
“It appears to be like we‘ve decided we can are residing with that mighty harm being completed to the sport‘s potentialities for ‘correct racing,‘” he wrote. “What number of folks must be listed in ‘guarded‘ or ‘serious‘ situation sooner than we inform that‘s too mighty?”
Poole graduated from journalism faculty at UNC Chapel Hill in 1981. He took a job on the Virginian Pilot in Norfolk however used to be there ethical two months when he got a name from the Gastonia Gazette, the set aside he in the slay became sports actions editor. In 1989 he left for a newspaper in Palm Seashore however returned a yr later for a job on the Observer in allotment to be nearer to his family. After taking up the motorsports beat from Tom Higgins a couple of years later, it didn‘t settle him long to bear his mark. “I‘d toddle in restaurants in Mooresville and folks would inform, ‘Did you learn what Poole wrote this day?‘” Higgins said. “And I‘d inform that‘s the main thing I learn.” Early final yr, Poole steered the story of Wessa Miller, a Kentucky girl with spina bifida and a ardour for Dale Earnhardt. He recounted how in 1998 she met her idol on the Daytona 500, a lag Earnhardt had never received. She gave him a lucky penny, which he glued to his dashboard sooner than occurring to steal his first 500. Just a few months after he wrote the story, Poole realized that Wessa‘s father confronted surprising coronary heart surgery. Poole began an story called “Pennies For Wessa” to inspire the family thru its troubles.
Guest book: Post your condolences.(4-28-2009)
2008:
- DEI picks up option on Truex, correct through 2009: When there‘s been talk about doubtless free agents for 2009,
#1-Martin Truex, Jr. has had his title passed spherical in additional than one story or conversation. There‘s one hitch. His contemporary take care of Dale Earnhardt Inc is correct thru subsequent season in step with team president Max Siegel. “Now we be pleased got an option that we‘ve picked up for 2009, so as that‘s continually reported in a confusing device. We adore Martin and we‘re having discussions about extending it for a long-term deal, however we‘re correct thru 2009. He‘s crucial to our organization…we‘re giving him every little thing we per chance can and what he wants to steal and be cosy right here future.” Siegel also thinks the heading in the right kind course efficiency of all four DEI autos is on the upswing. “I agree with we‘re making vital progress. The #15 team‘s efficiency on a weekly basis is indicative of how we‘ve elevated the program. We‘ve got to procure very patient and focused. Whereas you seek on the #1 team and the #8…we‘re doing tall…got some consistency with our engines and the energy is ethical improbable.”(PRN‘s Garage Pass Radio Negate)(4-28-2008)
2006:
- JR Motorsports to Add Second Group: Dale Earnhardt Jr.‘s JR Motorsports Busch Sequence team plans to magnify to a two-car effort later this season, with Shane Huffman driving in five or six races as a teammate to Keep McFarland. JR Motorsports hopes to magnify to a two-car team plump time in 2007. Huffman drives for JR Motorsports in the Hooters Pro Cup series, standing second in the Southern Division aspects standings.(NASCAR Scene)(4-28-2006)
2005:
- Geoffrey Bodine to strive some Cup races for Rick Ware: Geoffrey Bodine said he plans on driving in three to five Nextel Cup occasions this yr with Rick Ware‘s #52 Dodge, beginning with subsequent month‘s Nextel Cup All-Famous person Relate at Lowe‘s Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC.(Elmira Famous person Gazette), Jose Luis Ramirez no longer too long ago tested for Ware at Infineon Raceway, however crashed, supposedly will peaceable strive to strive to bear the June lag.(4-28-2005)
2000:
- Rudd/Andretti on the hotseat? SpeedFX is reporting “rumor is that both John Andretti and Ricky Rudd are on thin ice with their respective homeowners, even supposing nobody will verify something else. In response to (SpeedFX) sources, team proprietor Robert Yates is terribly disillusioned with Rudd‘s efforts in 2000.” “Andretti and Petty Enterprises be pleased had a cooling relationship for some time. With enhance from Overall Motors dwindling, and the team furious by making a new initiate with Dodge in 2001, Andretti will doubtlessly salvage himself moved aside in desire of a brand new driver sooner than yr‘s stop.”(SpeedFX). Jayski Demonstrate: Robert Yates used to be on RPM2 Evening no longer too long ago and gave the affect cosy with the #28 and thinks they can attain spherical. Rudd is signed to a 2 yr deal, and the season is absolute most realistic a small bit over a 1/4 completed. As for John Andretti, he has said he’s cosy at Petty Enterprises and Kyle Petty has gone out of his solution to praise Andretti, who is signed through 2001 and hasn‘t even began the plump Cheerio‘s sponsorship in the #43 but. Guess time will tell(4-28-2000)
1999:
- Eddie Cheever to BGN/CUP UPDATE 1: Indy 500 Winner, IRL and IROC driver, Eddie Cheever will drive a little schedule in the BGN this season(WC Scene). TNN‘s Raceday reports it‘ll be with BACE Motorsports(2-7-1999) — UPDATE 1: Cheever said Wednesday he’s striking together a team that will initiate fielding a BGN team subsequent season. He said his plan would be to settle part in NASCAR‘s Winston Cup series moreover. He hopes his program will initiate in about 2 months and is sorting out what bear the team will express. Cheever said he would doubtless be the team‘s driver to initiate the 2000 season. Cheever said going to the Extensive National series first would enable his team but another to with any luck steal extra rapidly, however also give his team of challenge to ‘settle out‘ the Winston Cup series(That‘s Racin‘), Cheever used to be on RPM2Nite however didn‘t reward this.(4-28-1999)
1998:
Diamond Ridge Motorsports has launched Jeff Green, and suspended all Winston Cup #29 operations. The team will be preparing autos for Elliott Sadler #92, five races this yr & plump season for 1999. Busch groups owned by DRM are NOT effected. At some stage in an interview on RPM2Nite, proprietor Gary Bechtel said whereas Jeff Green is peaceable beneath contract with DRM, he’s making an strive to search out Green a experience. He also mentioned that later in the season, if sponsorship is found out and the team improves, he could per chance well set aside the team again on the note. No reward on if Sadler would be in the #92 or #29 in 1999. The team is focused on successful the 1998 Busch Extensive National championship.(4-28-98)
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April 28, 2019
- Sunday Talladega Notebook: Chevrolets gang as much as foil Joey Logano‘s successful potentialities…
- NASCAR will look Larson‘s flip: NASCAR will investigate Kyle Larson‘s final-lap break Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway after the No. 42 Chevrolet went airborne after a skedaddle and rolled over a whole lot of cases. After being hit on the ideal form aspect by William Byron‘s No. 24 Chevy, Larson‘s car slid sideways…
- Drag Elliott breaks Chevrolet drought with Talladega victory: Drag Elliott seized the lead in the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway all the absolute most realistic way thru a four-lap shootout to the manufacture and took the checkered flag beneath caution after Kyle Larson barrel-rolled in the again of him…
- Dale Earnhardt, Jr to elope special Darlington XFINITY tribute design to his father: As a third-generation racer, Dale Earnhardt Jr. understands the significance of family, arduous work and heritage. This day, Hellmann‘s and Earnhardt Jr. unveiled a special paint design that captures these key aspects in a memorable device, asserting by video a throwback tribute…
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April 28, 2018
- Pit Stall Choices: The picks of pit stalls for the GEICO 500 Monster Vitality NASCAR Cup Sequence lag at Talladega Superspeedway had been made.
Pole winner #4-Harvick chose pit stall 1, the main stall on hand [as do most pole sitters].
Out of doors pole winner #41-Busch. took pit stall 37, with a gap in front of it.
#78-Truex, Jr., who starts 3rd, took the 2nd stall.
The final pit stall used to be taken by #20-Jones, who starts Sixth.
To seek the set aside the drivers/groups pit stall is, seek the pit alternative chart on Jayski.com‘s Pit Stall Alternative chart.(4-28-2018) - Saturday Talladega Notebook: Can Austin Dillon pull off an encore at Talladega? NASCAR shrinks restrictor-plate openings after Jamie McMurray‘s break; Did ARCA lag bear the closest stock car manufacture ever?[More](4-28-2018)
- Kevin Harvick edges teammate Kurt Busch for Talladega pole: Kevin Harvick hadn‘t received a pole at a restrictor-plate note since 2005. Kurt Busch had never topped qualifying for a Monster Vitality NASCAR Cup Sequence lag at a superspeedway. Nonetheless these two Stewart-Haas Racing Ford drivers were the category of the subject all the absolute most realistic way thru time trials on Saturday at Talladega Superspeedway, the set aside Harvick outdueled Busch to stable his first Busch Pole Award of the season.[More](4-28-2018)
- Kevin Harvick received the Busch pole for the GEICO 500 Monster Vitality NASCAR Cup Sequence lag at Talladega Superspeedway with tempo of 194.448mph for his 1st pole of 2018, 2nd at Talladega and 22nd of his profession. Harvick has received 5 cases from the 21 old poles.
#41-Busch will initiate 2nd adopted by #78-Truex, Jr., #11-Hamlin, #9-Elliott, #20-Jones, #17-Stenhouse, Jr., #14-Bowyer, #22-Logano, #2-Keselowski, #88-Bowman, and #38-Ragan.
#4-Harvick used to be also quickest in the main spherical with a tempo of 194.275mph.
Driver(s) who will cross over the lag: none as 40 were entered for 40 spots
Compare spherical-by-spherical qualifying results on the Qualifying results web page (pdf) and the total beginning lineup on the Starting Lineup web page (pdf).(4-28-2018) - Talladega Superspeedway — Qualifying Quick Info:
Kevin Harvick received the Busch Pole Award Pole Award for the 49th Annual GEICO 500 with a lap of 49.247 seconds, 194.448 mph.
Here’s his 22nd pole in 620 Monster Vitality NASCAR Cup Sequence races.
Here’s his first pole and ninth top-10 initiate in 2018.
Here’s his second pole in 35 races at Talladega Superspeedway.
Kurt Busch (second) posted his seventh top-10 initiate of 2018 and his 11th in 35 races at Talladega Superspeedway.
Martin Truex Jr. (third) posted his seventh top-10 initiate at Talladega Superspeedway. It is far his seventh in ten races this season.
Darrell Wallace Jr. (15th) used to be the fastest qualifying rookie.
(NASCAR Statistics)(4-28-2018) - First Round of Qualifying for the GEICO 500 Monster Vitality NASCAR Cup Sequence lag at Talladega Superspeedway is over.
#4-Harvick 194.275
#41-Busch 193.921
#78-Truex, Jr. 192.707
#20-Jones 192.618
#9-Elliott 192.591
the remainder of the tip 12: 11 22 2 17 1 88 38
no longer advancing to the final spherical: 21 19 43 48 24 31 18 34 6 42 12 3 37 95 1 47 13 62 96 92 32 00 15 72 23 55 51 10
Qualifying at Talladega is 2 rounds of single car qualifying.
Drivers who will cross over the lag: none, 40 entered
(4-28-2018) - Sad Records — James Hylton: Extinct NASCAR driver James Hylton, the 1966 Rookie of the three hundred and sixty five days, used to be killed in a web advise online web advise online visitors accident Saturday, authorities said. He used to be 83. Hylton and his son, 61-yr-worn James Hylton Jr., died on the scene of the break, which took space on Interstate 85 in Carnesville a small bit after 6 a.m., in step with the Georgia Inform Patrol. Every were from Inman, South Carolina.[More](4-28-2018)
- Zynga Poker increases sponsorship with Trip Fas Racing: Trip Fas Racing and Zynga, a leading social recreation developer, are proud to thunder that Zynga Poker could be the main sponsor for the No.32 Ford and Matt DiBenedetto for seven extra races in the Monster Vitality NASCAR 2018 season. The partnership will kick-off over All-Famous person Weekend on the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Would per chance well even 19th with Zynga Poker proudly emblazoned on the No.32. Diverse races comprise Pocono (1), Daytona, Watkins Glen, Bristol, Las Vegas, and the season finale at Field condo.[More](4-28-2018)
- Qualifying Expose for the GEICO 500 Monster Vitality NASCAR Cup Sequence lag at Talladega Superspeedway is posted.
The first driver to be lined up on pit avenue will be #15-Chastain.
The final driver lined up on pit avenue will be #1-McMurray.
The tell is decided by Friday practice speeds.
For the qualifying tell, seek the Qualifying Expose web page (pdf).(4-28-2018) - Sadler claims second consecutive Xfinity Speed 4 Cash bonus: For the second consecutive week prone Elliott Sadler claimed the NASCAR Xfinity Sequence‘ $100,000 Speed 4 Cash incentive take a look at — and this time, the prone joked he‘d exhaust the superior money on his young folks and . … celebrating his birthday on Monday.[More](4-28-2018)
- Sad Records — Jim Foster: Jim Foster, the fourth president of Daytona International Speedway, died Friday after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer‘s disease. He used to be 91.[More](4-28-2018)
- Ebullient Spencer Gallagher claims first NASCAR Xfinity victory at Talladega: Taking unprejudiced correct thing about an time beyond legislation restart and a fuel shortage that hampered one of the vital most lag‘s strongest autos, Spencer Gallagher grabbed the lead on the final lap and held on to steal Saturday‘s Sparks Vitality 300 at Talladega Superspeedway. In claiming the main NASCAR Xfinity Sequence victory of his profession, Gallagher crossed the manufacture line .152 seconds before runner-up Brandon Jones. Justin Allgaier recovered to manufacture third after working out of fuel beneath the Lap 105 caution that set aside of living up the time beyond legislation.[More](4-28-2018)
- Spencer Gallagher wins Talladega Superspeedway XFINITY lag: #23-Spencer Gallagher received the Spark Vitality 300 at Talladega Superspeedway for his first profession victory. He lead absolute most realistic the final lap, passing #9-Tyler Reddick ethical after the white flag flew.
#19-Brandon Jones completed second, adopted by #7-Justin Allgaier, #18-Noah Gragson, #1-Elliott Sadler, #39-Ryan Sieg, #42-John Hunter Nemechek, #9-Tyler Reddick, #00-Cole Custer, and #0-Garrett Smithley.
Elliott Sadler received the $100,000 Speed 4 Cash. The four Speed 4 Cash drivers at Dover will be #23-Spencer Gallagher, #19-Brandon Jones, #7-Justin Allgaier, and #1-Elliott Sadler.
There were 5 cautions for 29 laps and 12 lead adjustments among 11 leaders.
The average tempo used to be 133.258mph.
Full results are on the Talladega lag results web page (pdf). (4-28-2018) - Trip stage winners:
Stage 1 — lap 25 — Winner, #21-Daniel Hemric
Stage 2 — lap 50 — Winner, #1-Elliott Sadler
Stage 3 — lap 113 — Trip winner, #23-Spencer Gallagher - Talladega XFINITY Trip Quick Info:
Spencer Gallagher received the 27th Annual Sparks Vitality 300, his first victory in 49 NASCAR XFINITY Sequence races.
Here’s his first victory and fifth top-10 manufacture in 2018.
Here’s his first victory and first top-10 manufacture in two races at Talladega Superspeedway.
Brandon Jones (second) posted his first top-10 manufacture in three races at Talladega Superspeedway. It is far his fifth top-10 manufacture in 2018.
Justin Allgaier (third) posted his sixth top-10 manufacture in eight races at Talladega Superspeedway.
Tyler Reddick (eighth) used to be the most realistic doubtless finishing rookie.
Elliott Sadler leads the level standings by 40 aspects over Tyler Reddick #.
(NASCAR Built-in Advertising and marketing)(4-28-2018) - XFINITY Driver standings following Talladega Superspeedway:
1) #1-Elliott Sadler 356
2) #9-Tyler Reddick, 316, -40
3) #7-Justin Allgaier, 309, -47
4) #20-Christopher Bell, 307, -49
5) #00-Cole Custer,299, -57
6) #21-Daniel Hemric, 297, -59
7) #23-Spencer Gallagher, 277, -79
8) #19-Brandon Jones, 269, -87
9) #11-Ryan Truex, 251, -105
10) #2-Matt Tifft, 235, -121
11) #16-Ryan Reed, 234, -122
12) #4-Ross Chastain, 185, -171
Compare full proprietor and driver standings on the driver standings(pdf) and proprietor standings web page (pdf).(4-28-2018) - Free Pass — Who got a lap again on each caution: (and their manufacture)
Warning 1: #74-Harmon, 33rd
Warning 2: #51-Clements, 35th
Warning 3: #55-Cobb, 29th
Warning 4: #45-Bilicki, 28th
Warning 5: #93-Green, 13th
(4-28-2018) - Daniel Hemric on XFINITY pole at Talladega: #21-Daniel Hemric received the Busch pole for the Spark Vitality 300 at Talladega Superspeedway with a tempo of 189.402mph. #1-Elliott Sadler succesful second however must initiate on the rear of the subject after an engine change. The remainder of the tip 12: #23-Spencer Gallagher, #42-John Hunter Nemechek, #5-Micahel Annett, #7-Justin Allgaier, #3-Shane Lee, #9-Tyler Reddick, #11-Ryan Truex, #2-Matt Tifft, #22-Austin Cindric, and #00-Cole Custer.
Did Now not Qualify: #89-Morgan Shepherd.
The beginning lineup is posted on the Talladega beginning lineup web page (pdf).(4-28-2018)
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April 28, 2017
- Final-spherical surge puts Matt Kenseth on Richmond pole: Matt Kenseth received‘t be pleased to attain from the center of nowhere, as he did final Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway, the set aside he began 22nd, charged toward the front in the closing laps and completed fourth. Moderately the contrary. In Sunday‘s Toyota Householders 400 at Richmond International Raceway, Kenseth will lead the subject to the inexperienced flag in the ninth Monster Vitality NASCAR Cup Sequence lag of the season after successful the pole all the absolute most realistic way thru Friday‘s knockout qualifying session.More](4-28-2017)
- Kenseth wins Richmond pole: #20-Matt Kenseth received the Coors Gentle pole for the Toyota Householders 400 Monster Vitality NASCAR Cup Sequence lag at Richmond International Raceway with tempo of 121.076mph for his 1st pole of 2017, 2nd at Richmond and 19th of his profession. Kenseth has received 4 cases from the 18 old poles.
#21-Blaney will initiate 2nd adopted by #78-Truex, Jr., #17-Stenhouse, Jr., #22-Logano, #4-Harvick, #18-Busch, #14-Bowyer, #41-Busch, #1-McMurray, #19-Suarez, and #88-Earnhardt Jr.
#22-Logano used to be fastest in both the main and second rounds. He’ll initiate fifth.
Driver(s) who will cross over the lag: none as 38 were entered for 40 spots
Compare spherical-by-spherical qualifying results on the Richmond qualifying results web page (pdf) and the total beginning lineup on the Richmond Starting Lineup web page (pdf).(4-28-2017) - Richmond International Raceway — Qualifying Quick Info:
Matt Kenseth received the Coors Gentle Pole Award for the 63rd Annual Toyota Householders 400 with a lap of 22.300 seconds, 121.076 mph.
Here’s his 19th pole in 623 Monster Vitality NASCAR Cup Sequence races.
Here’s his first pole and fifth top-10 initiate in 2017.
Here’s his second pole in 35 races at Richmond International Raceway.
Ryan Blaney (second) posted his sixth top-10 initiate of 2017 and his first in three races at Richmond International Raceway. Here’s his third front row initiate of the season (Phoenix, Texas and Richmond).
Martin Truex Jr. (third) posted his 11th top-10 initiate at Richmond International Raceway. It is far his seventh in 9 races this season.
Daniel Suarez (11th) used to be the fastest qualifying rookie.
(NASCAR Statistics)(4-28-2017) - Second Round of Qualifying for the Toyota Householders 400 Monster Vitality NASCAR Cup Sequence lag at Richmond International Raceway is over, after 10 scheduled minutes.
#20-Logano 121.468
#4-Harvick 120.979
#17-Stenhouse, Jr. 120.417
#1-McMurray 120.369
#78-Truex, Jr 120.364
the remainder of the tip 12: 20 41 18 21 88 19 14
out of the tip 12 and never advancing to spherical 3: 31 24 2 11 48 42 5 77 10 47 37 13
(4-28-2017) - First Round of Qualifying for the Toyota Householders 400 Monster Vitality NASCAR Cup Sequence lag at Richmond International Raceway is over, after 20 scheduled minutes.
#22-Logano 120.870
#4-Harvick 120.870
#14-Bowyer 120.832
#48-Johnson 120.708
#11-Hamlin 120.434
the remainder of the tip 24: 78 41 20 24 2 18 31 1 37 42 17 10 5 21 88 77 47 19 13;
out of the tip 24 and never advancing to spherical 2: 43 27 95 34 6 38 23 32 15 83 33 72 51 3
Drivers who will cross over the lag: none, 38 entered
(4-28-2017) - Dale Earnhardt Jr. press convention transcript: #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. met with contributors of the media Friday at Richmond International Raceway.[More](4-28-2017)
- Friday practice for the Toyota Householders 400 Monster Vitality NASCAR Cup Sequence lag at Richmond International Raceway is over, after 85 scheduled minutes, the tip-five and notes:
#78-Truex, Jr. 124.178
#77-Jones 123.035
#21-Blaney 122.772
#6-Bayne 122.084
#11-Hamlin 121.726
slowest: #33-Earnhardt 115.701 & #51-Hill 114.889
most laps elope: #24-Elliott, 44
Top 10 consecutive lap average: #5-Kahne 119.324
#77-Jones spun early and backed into the wall, however absolute most realistic made minor contact.
Compare fastest speeds, laps elope on the Practice 1 Speeds web page (pdf)(4-28-2017) - Sammy Johns to reduction as #3 crew chief at Richmond: Richard Childress Racing says Operations Director Sammy Johns will replace Slugger Labbe because the crew chief on the RCR #3 Monster Vitality NASCAR Cup Sequence Chevrolet of Austin Dillon this weekend at Richmond. Labbe will stay on the RCR shop to work on autos for subsequent weekend‘s lag at Talladega Superspeedway.[More](4-28-2017)
- Richmond Weekend Preview: Kyle Busch in the hunt for first steal; Hemric poised for XFINITY elope.[More](4-28-2017)
- GearWrench debuts on the #1 at Richmond: After making an announcement on the 2016 Forte Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Negate in Las Vegas to partner with Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR), GearWrench will bear its debut as a major partner on the #1 Monster Vitality NASCAR Cup Sequence (MENCS) Chevrolet SS this weekend at Richmond International Raceway (RIR).[More](4-28-2017)
- Kyle Benjamin paces final XFINITY practice: #20-Kyle Benjamin used to be quickest in final practice at Richmond International Raceway with a tempo of 117.081mph.
#42-Kyle Larson used to be second, adopted by: #48-Brennan Poole, #7-Justin Allgaier, #3-Ty Dillon, #46-Quinn Houff, #62-Brendan Gaughan, #9-William Byron, #11-Blake Koch, and #00-Cole Custer.
All 42 drivers practiced all the absolute most realistic way thru the session.
Compare full results on the Richmond final practice speeds web page (pdf).(4-28-2017) - RepairableVehicles.com & Harrison‘s WorkWear return to the #51: Jeremy Clements heads to Richmond International Raceway for the third NASCAR XFINITY Sequence Speed 4 Cash lag of the season. The #51 JCR Chevy Camaro SS will doubtless be pleased RepairableVehicles.com and Harrison‘s WorkWear again on board for the ToyotaCare 250 this weekend. [More](4-28-2017)
- Cole Custer fastest in first XFINITY practice: #00-Cole Custer used to be fastest all the absolute most realistic way thru opening practice at Richmond International Raceway with a tempo of 118.442mph.
The remainder of the tip 10: #48-Brennan Poole, #3-Ty Dillon, #1-Elliott Sadler, #21-Dniel Hemric, #20-Kyle Benjamin, #33-Brandon Jones, #9-William Byron, #22-Ryan Blaney, and #11-Blake Koch.
40 drivers practiced all the absolute most realistic way thru the session.
Compare full results on the Richmond practice 1 speeds web page (pdf).(4-28-2017) - Wastebits joins Tifft as main sponsor for two extra races: Driver Matt Tifft welcomes Wastebits as a sponsor to his #19 Toyota Camry for the remainder of the 2017 NASCAR XFINITY Sequence (NXS) schedule. As well to the branding elope in final week‘s Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway event, Wastebits will doubtless be pleased two extra main paint schemes this week at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway and subsequent week at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. As well to the three main schemes, Wastebits will be featured in an affiliate space for the remainder of the season. [More](4-28-2017)
- Brandon Jones celebrates Month of the Protection force Little one with special paint design: Brandon Jones will lag a special paint design on his #33 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing all the absolute most realistic way thru this weekend‘s event at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway. The sophomore driver partnered with Hope For The Warriors to be pleased a special crimson, white and blue paint design designed by five-yr-worn protection force small one, Liam Harshman. Jones has a deep affinity and appreciation for the protection force and lists it among his top pursuits, alongside with formative years initiatives. With April designated because the ‘Month of the Protection force Little one‘ by the U.S. Department of Protection, Jones decided to merge his two pursuits with the special paint design this weekend. [More](4-28-2017)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles returns for Chicago lag entitlement: Chicagoland Speedway and Nickelodeon this day launched that the amount-one leisure imprint for young folks is the entitlement sponsor of the Monster Vitality NASCAR Cup Sequence lag on Sunday, Sept. 17, dubbed the Tales of the Turtles 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. The announcement used to be made atop the 360 Chicago Commentary Deck by Chicagoland Speedway President, Scott Paddock and Nickelodeon Senior Vice President of Sports actions Advertising and marketing, Anthony DiCosmo.[>More](4-28-2017)
- GEICO Companions with Richmond International Raceway for Restart Zone and Campground Sponsorship: Richmond International Raceway‘s (Richmond) new seek continues to conform with the return of crimson stripes and a brand new wall badge to welcoming GEICO as a naming rights partner to the Restart Zone and it‘s four campgrounds. The blue GEICO Restart Zone after flip four will lead drivers again to the inexperienced flag following cautions.[More](4-28-2017)
- Three-day mark package for Field condo Championship weekend on sale now: This yr, moreover to to web web role hosting the championship lag in the Monster Vitality Sequence, Field condo-Miami Speedway could per chance even be the positioning of but another iconic second. The 2017 Ford EcoBoost 400 is scheduled to be the final Monster Vitality Sequence lag in the storied profession of Dale Earnhardt Jr., who on Tuesday launched his retirement from the series. 3-Day mark packages to Ford Championship Weekend, November 17-19, are officially on sale now to the general public.[More](4-28-2017)
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April 28, 2016
- Ty Dillon will also qualify for Stewart at Talladega: Ty Dillon said Wednesday that he plans to qualify Stewart-Haas Racing‘s #14 Chevrolet as allotment of his reduction efforts for proprietor/driver Tony Stewart this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Dillon steered SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that he‘s discussed a preliminary recreation thought with #14 crew chief Mike Bugarewicz to separate time in the cockpit with Stewart, who made his season debut final Sunday at Richmond after lacking the main eight NASCAR Speed Cup Sequence races of 2016 with a broken again. “Sounds adore Tony‘s got to rep in and bear some practice laps to bear it authentic and then I‘ll rep in and elope some practice and never definite if we‘re going to draft or what,” Dillon steered SiriusXM. “I‘ll qualify the automobile and Tony will initiate the lag and it sounds adore he‘ll elope to per chance the main caution, however you never know with Tony. He could per chance well adore his lag car and deserve to procure accessible. Nonetheless I agree with he‘ll doubtlessly elope to the main caution, we‘ll strive to bear the swap as like a flash as imaginable, with any luck no longer lose a lap, and we‘ll toddle to racing and with any luck steal the lag for Tony and with any luck rep him that steal he wants.” Stewart plans to resume licensed plump-time driving the following weekend at Kansas Speedway.(NASCAR.com)(4-28-2016)
- Tire test this week at IMS UPDATE: Goodyear will withhold a tire test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Tuesday Wednesday. Four drivers are scheduled to settle allotment in the test: #43-Almirola (Ford), #24-Elliott (Chevy), #14-Stewart (Chevy), #19-Edwards (Toyota).(4-25-2016)
UPDATE: Four NASCAR Speed Cup Sequence drivers concluded a two-day Goodyear tire test Wednesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. For 3-time series champion Tony Stewart, it wrapped up what he said could be the final tire test of his profession. Stewart joined final weekend‘s winner Carl Edwards, Aric Almirola and rookie Drag Elliott among drivers eager on the Brickyard, helping Goodyear officers settle the ideal form tire compound for the Speed Cup Sequence‘ annual visit on July 24. Stewart used to be new from his season debut at Richmond International Raceway. “I‘m in actuality having enjoyable up right here,” said Stewart, an Indiana native. “Here’s my final tire test as a driver, so I‘ve been having enjoyable working with the Goodyear guys and it‘s been roughly enjoyable because three of the critical guys right here once I started right here are at this test, which they don‘t continually rep to attain to the same test together. It‘s roughly tremendous to be working with them one final time.”
Edwards‘ extra instantaneous center of attention used to be to give feedback to Goodyear engineers after a battery of assessments on the ancient 2.5-mile note. “There‘s a good deal of stuff to learn right here,” Edwards said. “This note, it‘s refined for a preference of reasons, however if truth be told for me, ethical the climate this day versus the day prior to this, it‘s arduous to search out out how mighty of it’s the climate. Because the note adjustments, the Goodyear rubber lays down, it adjustments. The difficulty for us is as we bear these adjustments with the automobile to settle a seek at to separate the note adjustments and the temperature adjustments from the actual adjustments to the automobile. So it‘s a pretty refined space to study and to settle things out, however that roughly makes it enjoyable.”(NASCAR.com)(4-28-2016) - Busch‘s “Buy One. Employ Large.” on the #4: Kevin Harvick‘s #4 Chevrolet SS for Stewart-Haas Racing will aim a special Busch Beer fishing design this weekend for the GEICO 500 NASCAR Speed Cup Sequence lag at Talladega Superspeedway. The design will inspire Busch Beer kick off the return of its in model fishing program for of challenge to steal a once-in-a-lifetime fishing excursion with official fisherman and seven time Angler of the three hundred and sixty five days Kevin VanDam. Starting Would per chance well even 8, all Busch and Busch Gentle packaging will aim one in every of the four outlandish fish cans, or the vast prize: the logo new gold trophy can. The refreshed packaging will be featured on 18-, 24- and 30-packs of 12-ounce and 15-ounce cans. The graphics will portray each of the four doubtless gigantic prize time out destinations, with a explicit species of recreation fish representing each time out‘s respective geography. The four fish species and corresponding trips up for user voting are: Crimson Drum in Venice, Louisiana; Largemouth Bass in Lake St. Clair, Michigan; Cutthroat Trout in Montana; or Sockeye Salmon in Kenai River, Alaska. Patrons who salvage one in every of the 100,000 gold trophy cans randomly seeded in packs of Busch and Busch Gentle can steal a characterize of themselves with the can and post it on-line through Busch.com. They‘ll then be entered for of challenge to steal weekly top charge prizes including GoPros, sonar systems, tackle containers, fishing bobbers and extra. Five lucky patrons will be awarded the vast prize: the fishing time out of a lifetime to 1 in every of 4 imaginable destinations to cross fishing with official bass fisherman, Kevin VanDam. To be pleased time the initiate of the Busch fishing promotion, Harvick‘s #4 Busch Fishing Chevrolet SS will prominently aim each of the four fish cans and the trophy can. The driver aspect will repeat the image of a cutthroat trout whereas the passenger aspect will aim a largemouth bass.(Stewart-Haas Racing), seek an image of the automobile on the #4 team paint schemes web page.(4-28-2016)
- Turbocharged Enamel Fairy for Patrick at Talladega: This weekend, Danica Patrick‘s #10 Chevrolet SS will sport blue and silver for Aspen Dental‘s second of 4 main races this season. The automobile will doubtless be pleased a special seek than it did in Atlanta, that incorporates a “Turbocharged Enamel Fairy” emblem on the a hood, a nod to Patrick‘s role in Aspen Dental‘s most up-to-date TV marketing and marketing campaign that began airing earlier this month. Aspen Dental dentists and groups acknowledge that going to the dentist isn‘t continually on the tip of the “to-attain” record. And so, as a allotment of the Aspen Dental Weekend at Talladega, a “Turbocharged Enamel Fairy Squad” will be roaming the grounds on the note to no longer absolute most realistic quiz fans, “What would it no longer settle to rep you to cross to the dentist?” however also carry on some of these desires on the predicament. It‘s all a allotment of Aspen Dental‘s commitment to doing despite it takes to bear dentistry less complicated.(Stewart-Haas Racing), seek an image of the automobile on the #10 team paint schemes web page.(4-28-2016)
- Talladega Goodyear Tire Notes: Groups in both the NASCAR Speed Cup and Xfinity Sequence will elope the same tire set aside of living-up at Talladega this weekend . . . for Speed Cup groups, this combination of left- and proper form-aspect tires dates again to October 2014 . . . for Xfinity groups, since they don‘t elope at Talladega in the plunge, they began working this tire set aside of living-up in Would per chance well even 2015 . . . groups in both of these series also ran this left-aspect code at Daytona in February . . . as on all NASCAR ovals bigger than one mile in dimension, groups are required to elope interior liners in all four tire positions at Talladega . . . air rigidity in these interior liners wants to be 12-25 psi bigger than that of the outer tire.(Goodyear), seek extra nots, tire codes, set aside of living limits and extra on the Taladega Trip Records web page
- Alsco joins Richard Petty Motorsports: Richard Petty Motorsports launched that they are going to team up with Alsco Linen and Uniform Rental Products and services heading in the right kind course this season. Alsco, the authentic lag shop uniform and provides provider for the team, will be a part of as an affiliate partner on the #44 Ford pushed by Brian Scott for the remainder of the 2016 season. It‘s absolute most realistic becoming this announcement comes on the initiate of NASCAR Trip to Green marketing and marketing campaign as lowering their ecological footprint and offering sustainable alternatives are core parts of Alsco‘s industry values. In their first yr because the authentic lag shop uniform and provides provider for Richard Petty Motorsports, Alsco brings extra than 125 years of experience and an licensed of excellence as a pioneer in their subject. The Alsco emblem will elope on the #44 Ford Fusion pushed by Brian Scott beginning this weekend at Richmond International Raceway and stay on the automobile for the remainder of the season.(Richard Petty Motorsports)(4-28-2016)
- Talladega Music Notes & Ancient previous:
– Constructing began on what used to be then identified because the Alabama International Motor Speedway on Would per chance well even 23, 1968.
– The first NASCAR Speed Cup lag used to be held on Sept. 14, 1969 — received by Richard Brickhouse.
– The title modified to Talladega Superspeedway in 1989.
– Fourth repaving completed on Sept. 19, 2006.
(NASCAR) - Sad Records — Invoice Wimble: Invoice Wimble, 84, who captured NASCAR‘s National Sportsman Championship in 1960, died Sunday from a mind aneurysm. Wimble, from Lisbon, New York, is absolute most realistic identified on this set aside for his heroism by helping put the life of 1961 Daytona 500 champion Marvin Panch. Panch used to be trapped in a burning sports actions car after crashing all the absolute most realistic way thru a test elope at Daytona International Speedway in 1963. Tiny Lund, Wimble and a whole lot of other diversified men rushed to Panch‘s support and pulled him out of the flaming lag car. Panch, who used to be injured in the incident, in flip gave his Daytona 500 experience with Wooden Brothers Racing to Lund, who received the lag. Wimble captured plenty of note championships in the northeast. He made two NASCAR Cup Sequence starts in Daytona in 1962. He completed 17th in a qualifying lag, which counted as a aspects lag, and completed 11th in the Daytona 500. The Residing Legends of Auto Racing honored Wimble with its prestigious Pioneer of Racing Award in 2007.(Daytona Seashore Records-Journal) There’ll be a memorial carrier on Monday, Would per chance well even 2, at Serenity Meadows, 6919 Providence Avenue in Riverview, FL. Associates and family will be purchased from 10-11 am, with the carrier at 11 am. Memorial donations could per chance well very well be made in his memory to LifePath Hospice. (plump obit and extra info at legacy.com.(4-28-2016)
- BKR publicizes drivers for Dover, Charlotte: Brad Keselowski Racing launched its driver lineup this day for the upcoming NASCAR Tenting World Truck Sequence (NCWTS) races at Dover (Del.) International Speedway and Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway. Austin Cindric will drive the team‘s #2 Ford F-150 in the Dover 200 on Would per chance well even 13 at Dover, whereas Austin Theriault will return to the driver‘s seat for the North Carolina Training Lottery 200 on Would per chance well even 20 at Charlotte. Cindric and Theriault will be a part of BKR‘s plump-time NCWTS contenders Daniel Hemric (#19) and Tyler Reddick (#29). Cindric, 17, made his NCWTS debut at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway with BKR final October, the set aside he succesful 14th and ran well sooner than a insensible-lag incident relegated him to a 25th-space manufacture. His second NCWTS initiate got right here at Phoenix (Avondale, Ariz.) International Raceway a couple of weeks later, the set aside he scored a generous 14th-space manufacture. Theriault, 22, who has 10 old NCWTS starts with BKR, will be making his first look at Charlotte Motor Speedway. His one old Truck Sequence initiate in 2016 got right here with BKR in the season-opening event at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, the set aside he succesful fourth and led five cases for a lag-high 31 laps sooner than a insensible-lag accident left him with a 27th-space manufacture. In 2015, Theriault claimed two top fives (a fourth-space manufacture in his first-ever series initiate at Daytona and fifth-space manufacture at Texas) and 4 top-10 finishes in 9 starts.(Brad Keselowski Racing)(4-28-2016)
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April 28, 2015
- 2015 Dale Earnhardt Day, April 29th: Dale Earnhardt Inc. is proud to thunder the 2015 Dale Earnhardt Day on Wednesday, April 29th, on the DEI Corporate Headquarters in Mooresville, NC. A celebration of the unheard of life and legacy of Dale Earnhardt, this event is held yearly on his birthday, and has turn out to be a time to mediate on the accomplishments of Dale, and allotment licensed recollections and tales. An annual custom of Dale Earnhardt Day, cupcakes will again be equipped to in honor of “The Intimidator‘s ” birthday. DEI will be welcoming web advise online visitors from 10: 00am unless 5: 00pm/et. Admission is free, and loads parking is on hand. Dale Earnhardt Inc. is positioned at 1675 Dale Earnhardt Toll road #3, Mooresville, NC.(DEI)(4-28-2015)
- Ty Dillon to elope at Michigan: Richard Childress Racing has partnered with Pfizer Inc., a premier innovative biopharmaceutical firm, to be main sponsor of Ty Dillon for the Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, June 14, 2015. Nexium 24HR, the over-the-counter heartburn remedy, will be featured on the #33 Chevrolet SS Circle Sport Racing entry. Nexium 24HR, The Crimson Tablet you perceive and have faith, is on hand with out a prescription for frequent heartburn and that’s correct data for lag fans in all areas. By taking Nexium 24HR proactively, patrons can luxuriate in their racing experience with its all-day, all-night protection.
“Nexium 24HR has helped my wife Judy and me enhance our heartburn routines,” said Richard Childress, Chairman and CEO of Richard Childress Racing. “The NASCAR schedule requires long days on the lag note and Nexium 24HR provides me full heartburn protection all-day and all-night so I will procure furious by our lag team.”
“This could be a tall partnership to inspire drive gross sales of Nexium 24HR to steal at Walmart,” said Nathan Spang, Chief Advertising and marketing Officer of Charlotte, N.C-based mostly mostly company, Retail Sports actions Advertising and marketing. “Within the case of NASCAR, occasions on and off the note can result in frequent heartburn. Nexium 24HR lets in fans to luxuriate in the foods they adore whereas witnessing the intensity racing generates.”
Alongside with its main sponsorship of the #33 Chevy, Nexium 24HR will aim racing-themed displays, exclusively at Walmart, with a special alternative for purchasers to steal of challenge to be an honorary crew member and to meet Richard Childress. Clients could per chance even be in a local to rep a free, one-yr subscription to NASCAR Illustrated with any Nexium 24HR design close at Walmart. Diverse prizes comprise a Victory Lane hat or a NASCAR Illustrated Collector‘s book. This outlandish program will kick-off June 1 and elope thru June 30, 2015. “NASCAR fans be pleased but another to settle part in a promotion to steal a VIP experience to affix me on the note and meet Richard Childress,” said Dillon.(RCR), seek photos of the automobile/design on the #33 Group Schemes web page.(4-28-2015) - Fraternal Expose of Eagles Joins #51 team for added two races: HScott Motorsports launched that Fraternal Expose of Eagles (F.O.E.) could be the main sponsor of the #51 Chevy pushed by Justin Allgaier in the NASCAR Speed Cup Sequence (NSCS) at Kansas in Would per chance well even. F.O.E. could per chance even be the main sponsor on the #51 car at Kentucky in July and the co-main sponsor for three diversified to be obvious races. As well, F.O.E. is an affiliate sponsor on the #51 Chevy for the plump 2015 NSCS season. The Fraternal Expose of Eagles, a global non-income organization, unites fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and equality, to bear human life extra natty by lessening its ills, and by promoting peace, prosperity, gladness and hope. Founded in 1898, the Eagles fund study in areas comparable to diabetes, coronary heart disease, kidney disease and most cancers, and elevate money for brushed off and abused young folks and the feeble, moreover to work for social and civic change.
“Justin has been a tall consultant of the Eagles for years now and we‘re furious to stumble on what he can attain in the again of the wheel of the F.O.E. car in Kansas,” said Fraternal Expose of Eagles Extensive Noble President Bud Haigh. “The HScott Motorsports team has set aside together some if truth be told solid runs today and we glance forward to persevering with that success on Would per chance well even 9.”
“I am proud to be pleased Fraternal Expose of Eagles as allotment of our family at HScott Motorsports,” said Harry Scott Jr., proprietor of HScott Motorsports. “Their commitment to our team exhibits the expansion we continue to experience as a firm. The Eagles center of attention on giving again to others in communities, and that‘s something we enhance as a team. Fraternal Expose of Eagles has enjoyed their relationship with Justin, and I know they are very furious to continue their affiliation.”
“I‘m tickled to partner with the Fraternal Expose of Eagles at HScott Motorsports,” said Justin Allgaier. “I‘ve enjoyed working with them and they‘ve been a superior supporter of racing. They‘re a tall organization with involvement in native communities, and I‘m cosy to be associated to them on and off of the note.”(HScott Motorsports), seek photos of the automobile/design on the #51 Group Schemes web page.(4-28-2015) - Ragan in the #55 leisure of the yr, beginning at Kansas: Michael Waltrip Racing launched that David Ragan will drive the #55 Aaron‘s Dream Machine for the remainder of the 2015 NASCAR Speed Cup season, foundation Would per chance well even 9 at Kansas Speedway. Brian Vickers had deliberate to lag the Toyota fulltime in 2015, however coronary heart surgery in December forced the Thomasville, N.C., native to cross over the main two races of the season. Vickers returned at Las Vegas on March 7, however used to be sidelined two weeks later by recurring blood clots in his lungs. No timetable has been set aside of living for his return.
“Existence has thrown loads at MWR the main allotment of this racing season, however our team has stood superior and labored thru it,” said Michael Waltrip. “Our customary plans for the #55 team had been challenged since December and we felt it used to be crucial for our workers and our sponsors to solidify the remainder of the 2015 season. The choice to carry David Ragan into the team is fabulous for a preference of reasons. He’ll carry experience, consistency and a good deal of self perception based mostly mostly on how he has been working with our Toyota teammates at Joe Gibbs Racing. He also puts the #55 team and Aaron‘s correct form again into the Drag for the Speed Cup rivalry, which is a if truth be told sure flip of occasions for that team. There could be de facto no quiz about Brian Vickers‘ ability, however there stays a quiz of his availability. We are going to stay very close with Brian whereas he works on his thought to return. Now we be pleased got steered him that MWR is right here when he has a sure characterize about what the longer term holds, however we don‘t must add any timeline pressures. He’s working with a good deal of clinical advisors and once he has established his thought, we are in a position to sit down and focus on about subsequent steps. I‘m if truth be told gratified with the fabulous job Brett Moffitt has completed for us in the 55. He has been a superior allotment of this organization for the final couple of years and he’ll continue in that role. With the little preference of starts Brett has on this industry, he has confirmed that he has the abilities to be a plump-time NASCAR Speed Cup driver and we are peaceable dedicated to helping him rep that alternative.”(MWR)
Front Row Statement: “We are grateful to David Ragan for his contributions to the expansion of Front Row Motorsports and his commitment to our companions throughout the final three years. He led us on our first time out to Victory Lane, and that‘s a second we‘ll never neglect. We need him the right kind alongside with his new team. As previously launched, Chris Buescher could be the driver of the #34 at Talladega this weekend. We are working on finalizing the driver line-up for races to apply and could per chance well thunder these plans rapidly.”(Front Row Motorsports)(4-28-2015) - France inform NASCAR initiate to shorter races: Are shorter races on the horizon for NASCAR‘s Speed Cup Sequence? NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France used to be requested about NASCAR‘s comfort with 500-mile occasions and the scale of time it takes to stop these races all the absolute most realistic way thru an initiate quiz-and-answer session with the Associated Press Sports actions Editors (APSE) final week. “I agree with generally speaking, we want to stumble on shorter occasions… no longer in each circumstance,” France steered the team, “… It‘s no secret that highlight spans, especially with the millennial fans, are changing, and we all know that. Nonetheless what we adore about it from our standpoint is it makes the actual racing event greater because there‘s no lull in between the muse and the stop, or there‘s loads smaller lull, so groups be pleased to compete.” France said a longer lag doesn‘t necessarily enable drivers time to relax “however they‘re no longer as pressed to be up front at a definite time. “Nonetheless at the same time as you shorten it, they can, and we‘ve considered that after we attain shorten it,” he said. “We tend to get better (nice of races), and we measure that by lead adjustments and the absolute most realistic way close the successful margins (are) and a good deal of diversified metrics that we express. So we‘ve got a pretty correct handle on that, and … a 400-mile lag will give us, as a rule, an even bigger racing competition, and that‘s moreover to to the time spans and consideration spans of millennial fans; these two toddle together for us to shorten it up one way or the opposite.” France didn‘t rule out dropping the scale of a lag beneath 400 miles, however renowned that the kind of choices would “also depend upon if there are any structure adjustments that we‘d be willing to imagine, that we seek at on an everyday basis, that we traditionally haven‘t completed.”(NASCAR.com)(4-28-2015)
- Farm Neatly off sponsoring Gilliland at Talladega: The inexperienced and crimson colors of Farm Neatly off will return to Talladega Superspeedway on a Front Row Motorsports car — this time on the #38 Ford of David Gilliland. The frozen snacks and appetizers imprint has been a partner with the NASCAR Speed Cup Sequence team for the old two seasons, including a time out to Talladega‘s Victory Lane in 2013 with driver David Ragan. This week Farm Neatly off will enhance the #38 team of Gilliland, who, adore his teammate, is identified for his superspeedway prowess. The driver has three poles, three top-five finishes and six top-10 results at restrictor-plate tracks in his Speed Cup profession.(Front Row Motorsports), seek an image of the automobile on the #38 team paint schemes web page.(4-28-2015)
- Top 10 Driver Ratings at Talladega Superspeedway:
#42-Kyle Larson 95.6
#88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 90.7
#20-Matt Kenseth 89.9
#41-Kurt Busch 88.3
#48-Jimmie Johnson 87.5
#17-Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 85.0
#55-Brian Vickers 84.0
#2-Brad Keselowski 82.9
#22-Joey Logano 82.2
#11-Denny Hamlin 82.0
Demonstrate: Driver Ratings compiled from 2005-2014 races (20 whole) among full of life drivers at Talladega Superspeedway. Formulation combining the following categories: Employ, Create, Top-15 Create, Moderate Working Space whereas on Lead Lap, Moderate Bustle Below Green, Quickest Lap, Led Most Laps, Lead-Lap Create. Most: 150 aspects per lag.Compare an clarification how the Driver Ranking is calculated at NASCAR.com.(NASCAR) - FW1 Waterless Wash & Wax sponsoring Viva Motorsports: When the Viva Motorsports crew unloads the #55 Chevy Camaro at Talladega Superspeedway for this weekend‘s Winn-Dixie 300, this could per chance well aim a intellectual new paint design. FW1 Waterless Wash & Wax will be featured on the racecar for the main time this season. Jeffrey Earnhardt will all over again pilot the #55 machine. FW1 and Earnhardt be pleased partnered in the previous, with the fourth-generation driver being an athlete endorser of the FW1 products, however this event could be the main time teaming up beneath the Viva Motorsports banner. Viva Auto Community and Bestway Autos will continue to add enhance on the #55 machine. It is a becoming for the product identified as “Fastwax” to bear its season debut at Talladega, one in every of the series‘ fastest racetracks. The enviornment‘s leading aerosol cleansing wax will support the FW1/Viva Auto Community Camaro in pristine situation in the lead as much as the lag, however once the inexperienced flag drops, its as much as Earnhardt to support his experience spruce.(Viva Motorsports), seek an image of the automobile on the #55 team paint schemes web page.(4-28-2015)
- Stated making his first initiate in #54: This week Boris Stated makes his 2015 NASCAR XFINITY Sequence debut with the main of seven scheduled starts in the seat of the #54 Monster Vitality Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Camry. The 52-yr worn Carlsbad, California native is a longtime NASCAR racing prone who will pilot the JGR Toyota this week at Talladega Superspeedway on Would per chance well even 2 and non-partner XFINITY series occasions at Iowa Speedway in Newton on Would per chance well even 17 and August 1, Chicagoland Speedway on June 20, the Mid Ohio Sportscar Course on August 15, Avenue America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin on August 29 and Kentucky Speedway in Sparta on September 26. Across 10 years of NASCAR XFINITY Sequence racing Stated would no longer be pleased a initiate on the 2.66-mile Alabama Superspeedway.(JGR)(4-28-2015)
- LiftMaster turns into Pole Day Sponsor at Kentucky: Kentucky Speedway has partnered with LiftMaster to turn out to be the Pole Day sponsor for the NASCAR Speed Cup Sequence and NASCAR XFINITY Sequence Friday, July 10. Headquartered in Elmhurst, Illinois, LiftMaster is the #1 imprint of professionally installed residential garage door openers, moreover to a critical manufacturer of business door operators, residential and industrial gate operators, telephone entry systems and associated access support a watch on products. The fifth NSCS event in the ability‘s history will settle the inexperienced flag at 7: 30pm, Saturday, July 11. The 400-mile lag will provide the finale to a tripleheader NASCAR weekend that opens with the July 9 Tenting World Truck Sequence UNOH 225 adopted by a 300-mile NXS Sequence event July 10.(Kentucky Speedway)(4-28-2015)
- New seat installation begins at Daytona: Seat installation on the east stop of Daytona International Speedway began on Monday morning. Workers began installing the main of 10,000 wider, extra gratified seats that will be on hand for the upcoming Coke Zero 400 Weekend Powered By Coca-Cola on July 3-5. Alongside with the 10,000 seats on the east stop of the frontstretch, 40,000 new seats will be on hand on the west aspect of the stadium for the Independence Day vacation weekend. With a little skill of absolute most realistic 50,000 seats, fans will wish to stable their tickets early for the 57th annual Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola NASCAR Speed Cup Sequence lag scheduled on Sunday, July 5. DAYTONA Rising, the $400 million frontstretch renovation challenge, is focused for completion in January 2016 in time for the 54th anniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona and the 58th annual DAYTONA 500.(DIS)(4-28-2015)
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April 28, 2014
- Entry List for the Aaron‘s 499 Speed Cup Sequence lag at Talladega Superspeedway is posted, 47 groups/drivers [for 43 spots] are listed, including: #32-Terry Labonte, #33-Brian Scott, #35-Eric McClure, #66-Michael Waltrip, #87-Joe Nemechek, J.J. Yeley is again in the #44 Chevy [was the #30 at RIR].
Drivers who must peaceable be in the tip-36 in tempo and have not any provisional on hand to them: #95-McDowell, #35-McClure, #77-Blaney, #87-Nemechek
Compare the plump entry record at my Jayski‘s Talladega Entry List - NASCAR will seek at Ambrose, Mears incident UPDATE: NASCAR will investigate a post-lag incident that resulted in both #9-Marcos Ambrose and #13-Casey Mears being punched, however Robin Pemberton, NASCAR‘s vice president of competition, said “we don‘t agree with it used to be something else too severe.” FOX caught the incident after Saturday night‘s Toyota Householders 400 at Richmond International Raceway. The network‘s video exhibits Ambrose and Mears chatting with each diversified when Mears shoves Ambrose. Ambrose responds with a correct form tainted to the left aspect of Mears‘ head. Ambrose is pulled away whereas Mears pursues. Then Ambrose is sucker-punched by but another person. Pemberton said that series officers didn’t meet with both driver after the lag. Sequence officers met with Ambrose‘s crew chief, Drew Blickensderfer, and Sammy Johns, director of competition at Richard Petty Motorsports. Pemberton said officers watched photos of the incident. Pemberton said they’d continue to investigate the placement. He used to be ignorant of something else on the note that could per chance well be pleased precipitated the confrontation. “We‘ll rep all of the photos that we can and seek at it and seek what occurs from there,” Pemberton said. “We‘ve got to settle our time and accomplish every little thing. In most cases there‘s things for us to seek at that we don‘t be pleased on hand correct form now, to be able to bear any roughly observation or name on it (at this level), we‘d be losing each person‘s time.”(Motor Racing Network)(4-27-2014)
UPDATE: Casey Mears didn‘t let a punch support him far off from a lag Sunday morning. The driver of the #13 Chevy used to be in Huntersville, NC for a 5K lag set aside on by the Jimmie Johnson Foundation. It got right here no longer long after the checkered flag fell in Saturday night‘s lag at Richmond International Raceway. Mears completed 19th in that lag, and left with a bruised left sight after a punch from fellow driver Marcos Ambrose. “He got me rather correct with that shot.” Mears steered NASCAR.com after finishing his 5K elope. Mears wore sunglasses for most of Sunday‘s event, however it used to make sure the punch left a gnarly bruise and swollen left sight. Replays of the incident reward Mears and Ambrose speaking ethical after the lag ended. The placement escalated when Mears forcefully shoved Ambrose. The driver of the #9 Ford then returned with a correct form hook to Mears‘ face. On Sunday, Mears remained affable despite being on the dreadful stop of the punch. “One thing I will inform is that out of all of the NASCAR fights, at the same time as you seek folks swing it‘s generally a good deal of cruise-swatting,” Mears said. “He in actuality linked, so as that used to be rather correct.” Mears said the improper blood began on the note whereas the 2 were struggling with for space. He didn‘t reward one explicit incident, however conceded both drivers did things the diversified used to be no longer cosy with.(NASCAR.com)(4-28-2014) - Dale Earnhardt Day 2014: Dale Earnhardt Inc. and The Dale Earnhardt Foundation launched the 2014 Dale Earnhardt Day on Tuesday, April 29th, on the DEI Corporate Headquarters on Hwy. #3, Mooresville, NC. Doors will initiate at 10: 00am/et on Tuesday morning, and the annual event in celebration of The Intimidator‘s birthday is free and initiate to the general public. This yr will mark the 11th anniversary of the main Dale Earnhardt Day, held on April 29th, 2003. The DEI Showroom will be opening its‘ most up-to-date repeat on Dale Day, which exhibits how the firm based mostly by the seven-time NASCAR Winston Cup Champion carries on his legacy, how DEI and the Dale Earnhardt Foundation continue to enhance the causes that Dale held dear, and the absolute most realistic way the divisions of Dale Earnhardt Inc. continue to grow the industry that Dale and Teresa based mostly. The Extensive Showroom could per chance even be initiate to the general public, with a special repeat of Dale Earnhardt Inc. autos. The Extensive Showroom is each so steadily opened to the general public, and this special event provides fans a rare alternative to stumble on these powerful autos up close. The DEI Archives will be giving presentations at 11am and 2pm, showing how they withhold and protect Dale‘s trophies and diversified special mementos. Followers could per chance even be handled to a theatre-model showing of “DALE — The Movie” in Dale‘s own Extensive Showroom. Cupcakes will be served in the afternoon….an annual custom on Dale‘s birthday birthday party. Householders of custom-made Dale Earnhardt autos are invited to carry their personalized autos, trucks, vans, and bikes for repeat in front of the Dale Earnhardt Inc. Corporate Locations of work. Dale Earnhardt Day will elope from 10am unless 5pm, on Tuesday, April 29th.(DEI)(4-28-2014)
- Richmond Trip and Commercial Breakdown: For these of you NASCAR fans that adore stats and adore to hate commercials, right here is the breakdown for Saturday‘s lag. Began recording the cases on the Invocation of the lag at 7: 00 PM, and stopped on the waving of the checkered flag at 10: 29 PM (all cases are EST). Fox used to be the published team for this event.
Total preference of commercials: 108
Total preference of companies or entities marketed: 57
Alternative of abnormal commercials (no longer split-conceal conceal): 97
Total preference of companies or entities marketed: 54
Alternative of ‘Aspect-by-Aspect‘ commercials all the absolute most realistic way thru lag broadcast (split-conceal conceal): 11
Total preference of companies or entities marketed: 9
Alternative of cases Fox utilized ‘Aspect-by-Aspect‘ commercials all the absolute most realistic way thru this broadcast: 3
Total preference of brief promos of products/services and products all the absolute most realistic way thru the lag broadcast: 37
Total duration of time these brief promos settle all the absolute most realistic way thru broadcast: app. 5 min. 30 sec.
Starting up time to characterize lag/industrial periods: 7: 00 PM
Terminate time to characterize lag/industrial periods: 10: 29 PM
Total minutes of full lag broadcast: 209
Minutes of lag broadcast: 161
Minutes of abnormal commercials (no longer split-conceal conceal): 48
Minutes of ‘Aspect-by-Aspect‘ commercials (split-conceal conceal): 6
Alternative of neglected restarts: 0
Alternative of ‘thriller cautions‘ (debris no longer shown): 1 (Referred to, however no longer shown)
Total lag brdcst time 161
Total comm. brdcst time 48
Compare previous races, links to extra detailed reports on the 2014 TV Commercials web page.(4-28-2014) - Nationwide Entry List: There are 42 autos on the preliminary entry record for Saturday‘s Aaron‘s 312 at Talladega Superspeedway. Just a few notes:
Kasey Kahne will bear his first initiate of the yr in the JR Motorsports #5;
Blake Koch will drive the #10 for TriStar;
Darrell Wallace Jr. will be in the JGR #20;
Ryan Blaney stays in the #22 for Penske;
John Wes Townley is in the #25;
Sam Hornish, Jr. will bear his first initiate of the yr in the JGR #54.(4-28-2014)
Compare the total record on the Talladega entry record web page. - RSS names Talladega sponsors: RSS Racing launched that two Hot Springs, Arkansas based mostly mostly industry be pleased attain on board as sponsors for the Aarons 312 at Talladega. Flurry Racing Stables will be a critical affiliate sponsor the lag and Avant Agency can support as an affiliate for the lag Saturday afternoon. Driver Ryan Sieg is taking a seek to greater his profession absolute most realistic Ninth space manufacture he earned on the season opening lag at Daytona.(RSS Racing)(4-28-2014)
- Talladega names pre-lag officers: Two prominent folks making a sure affect in the swear of Alabama can support in honorary capacities all the absolute most realistic way thru Talladega Superspeedway‘s Aaron‘s Dream Weekend. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley could be the Extensive Marshal for this Sunday‘s Aaron‘s 499 Speed Cup Sequence lag and could per chance well give the most well-known inform in all of motorsports — “Drivers, Starting up Your Engines.” Auburn University Head Soccer Coach Gus Malzahn can support because the lag‘s “Honorary Tempo Automobile Driver,” leading the subject of NASCAR‘s absolute most realistic drivers all the absolute most realistic way thru the pre-lag tempo laps. Since he used to be elected in 2010 because the 53rd Governor of the Inform of Alabama, Governor Bentley, who will give the drivers‘ inform from the initiate/manufacture line, has been dedicated to increasing jobs for the folks of Alabama. In January of 2001, the unemployment charge used to be 9.3% however had dropped to 6.3% in July of 2013. Malzahn will be driving Talladega Superspeedway‘s authentic Ford Fusion tempo car for the Aaron‘s 499 all the absolute most realistic way thru the 33-level banked turns of the note‘s 2.66-mile structure. He purchased national popularity of overseeing one in every of the nice turnarounds in college football history final yr. Inheriting a team that didn‘t steal a recreation in the Southeastern Convention in 2012, Malzahn led the Tigers to the SEC title and a time out to the BCS Championship Sport.(TSS)(4-28-2014)
- Michigan has special provides for defense force contributors and college students: Michigan International Speedway continues to crimson meat up its fan experience and appears to be like to be to bear recollections for each person. Now, NASCAR‘s fastest note has a special mark offer ethical for defense force carrier contributors and college students who wish to exhaust the summer on the speedway. As a thank you to carrier contributors and their families for his or her carrier to our nation, Michigan International Speedway is offering special pricing. An full of life or retired carrier member can design close a mark to the Quicken Loans 400 on Sunday, June 15 or the Pure Michigan 400 on Sunday, August, 17 for ethical $20, a savings of $27. And college students can exhaust summer ruin on the nice celebration in Michigan by taking unprejudiced correct thing about special discounted tenting and NASCAR mark costs. And the job is easy. All eligible lag fans in the protection force or in college be pleased to attain is visit www.mispeedway.com/protection force or www.mispeedway.com/college to design close tickets.(Michigan Speedway)(4-28-2014)
- Watkins Glen expands tenting alternatives: Yearly reserved tenting for the Cheez-It 355 and Zippo 200 sells out, prompting Watkins Glen International to magnify their choices. This yr, officers at WGI are proud to thunder the expansion of Pit Avenue RV Tenting. After opening and promoting out in 2013, the expansion of the coveted Pit Avenue RV tenting provides fans with the choice to camp on the infield of Watkins Glen International all the absolute most realistic way thru the Cheez-It 355 at The Glen. Located in the again of the Pit Terrance Grandstands, spots on this set aside are on hand with 50 amp electrical and water hook-u.s.for $1,315. Tents must no longer popular. The weekend imprint is at a top charge as Pit Avenue tenting is the right kind paved campsite set aside on hand and in a top location. Campers taking a seek to crimson meat up their Pit Avenue tenting experience could per chance well opt for the Pit Avenue RV Tenting package which involves the favored Pit Avenue RV Tenting facilities moreover to four Pit Terrace Grandstand seats, four FanVision rentals, and 4 Sunday Fan Stroll passes for $1,995. As well to the newly expanded Pit Avenue RV Tenting, Family Tenting is peaceable on hand and is extremely rapid for web advise online visitors with families who are drawn to staying at The Glen and adore a quieter experience. Aloof hours are strictly enforced on this set aside to guarantee a family excellent ambiance. Launched in 2011 and positioned initiate air the note, the Family Tenting set aside has offered out each season for the Cheez-It 355 at The Glen and continues to grow in popularity. Spots on this set aside could per chance well furthermore be reserved for $350 and accomplish no longer be pleased electrical or water hook-ups.(WGI)(4-28-2014)
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April 28, 2013
- No pole award for Edwards: #17-Matt Kenseth received the pole for final weekend‘s Speed Cup event at Kansas Speedway, however he didn‘t rep to reap any of the advantages, after NASCAR penalized his team for the usage of an underweight connecting rod in the engine of the #20 Toyota. The sanctioning body steered Kenseth that his pole wouldn‘t count toward eligibility for the 2014 Speed Unlimited, the preseason exhibition lag at Daytona for 2013 polesitters and old winners of the lag.
#99-Carl Edwards, who misplaced the pole to Kenseth by .017 seconds, figured Kenseth‘s penalty could per chance well bear him eligible for the 2014 Speed Unlimited, however NASCAR president Mike Helton had a special level of test. “When I saw the data, I texted Mike Helton correct form away, and I said, ‘All correct form, frosty, we‘re in the (Unlimited) subsequent yr, correct form? We got the pole,’” Edwards said. “And he sent again, ‘LOL!‘ I didn‘t agree with it used to be that funny, however he thought it used to be funny. I agree with (Roush Fenway overall supervisor) Robbie Reiser proceeded to quiz him, and then (crew chief) Jimmy Fennig, and he got a correct giggle out of it.”(NASCAR Wire Provider), Kenseth received the pole at Richmond to set aside him again into the 2014 Speed Unlimited.(4-28-2013) - Toyota remembers three Bowyer engines: A parts review by Toyota after #20-Matt Kenseth‘s penalty led the manufacturer to pull three engines from Michael Waltrip Racing‘s stock as a precautionary cross. All three engines recalled were earmarked for #15-Clint Bowyer. One used to be his engine for Saturday night‘s lag at Richmond; the diversified two were his main and backup engines for Talladega. “We took each connecting rod in our stock and removed something else that used to be too close for comfort,” Toyota Racing Pattern vice president David Wilson steered The Associated Press. The review found out that there used to be no longer decrease than one connecting rod in each of the three Bowyer engines that left TRD unhappy in the wake of Kenseth‘s bid. The difficulty began when the manufacturer shipped the connecting rod to TRD even if it used to be initiate air the tolerance the manufacturer lets in on weight. It got right here with bureaucracy that clearly said its weight, and that used to be neglected by TRD workers. Now the manufacturer is backtracking to double-take a look at every little thing in stock whereas also reviewing its own nice support a watch on practices.(Associated Press)(4-28-2013)
- Ten years since Nadeau‘s injury UPDATE: NASCAR‘s annual spring visit to Richmond International Raceway marks the 10-yr anniversary of Jerry Nadeau‘s attain fatal accident on the note. Nadeau crashed driver‘s-aspect first into the initiate air wall between Turns 1 and 2 all the absolute most realistic way thru a Would per chance well even 2, 2003, practice at Richmond. He used to be airlifted to Virginia Commonwealth University Scientific Center in serious situation with a average to severe head injury, in part collapsed left lung, fractured shoulder blade and left-aspect rib-cage injuries. It took 20 days for Nadeau to web plump consciousness and initiate to focus on again, and 4 extra sooner than he used to be transferred to Charlotte Institute of Rehabilitation to initiate physical, occupational and speech therapy. Nadeau used to be in inpatient care unless June 6, and in therapy unless July 25. When NASCAR returned to Richmond in September that yr, Nadeau made an emotional visit to VCU Scientific Center to thank the clinical team. He went on to form World Karting Patience at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and has completed some driver coaching, however never raced again in NASCAR.(Associated Press)(4-27-2013)
UPDATE: Jerry Nadeau peaceable draws an imaginary line down the center of his body to portray the accident that modified his life 10 years ago this week. On one aspect of the motorway his body feels licensed, on the diversified aspect it‘s peaceable numb. That‘s the result of a mind injury sustained in practice for a NASCAR Cup lag at Richmond International Raceway. His Chevy spun and hit the Flip 1 wall at 135 cases the force of gravity. The line will doubtless be a roughly metaphor for a life that could per chance well very well be a mix of frustration and pleasure, courageous acceptance and coffee feel sorry about. Jerry Nadeau would no longer are residing in the previous. He toddle-karts generally with daughter Natalie, 10, born months sooner than the break. And he‘s a proud father in the stands at her gymnastics meets. His marriage to Natalie‘s mother ended the yr after the accident, however he remarried final yr to Maryana, a Ukrainian he met on-line. Nonetheless if Nadeau doesn‘t are residing in his glory days of racing, he remembers them. And despite the indisputable truth that he‘s permitted that his physical barriers ended his profession at 33, it peaceable frustrates him. “Issues were going so well and to be pleased it taken away, yeah, I be pleased a good deal of improper feelings over that,” Nadeau said. “It‘s fabulous how time flies. The toughest allotment, Nadeau says, is that a mind injury makes you if truth be told feel adore a special person. He adds that he‘d rather be pleased broken each bone in his body staunch now than be pleased his mind altered. Unless things change, he no longer definite when or if he‘ll be in a local work again. Nonetheless he‘s no longer sad. “I peaceable adore racing, every little thing about it, and would peaceable be doing it if I’d,” Nadeau said. “I had a tall life in racing and met a good deal of correct folks. Nonetheless I‘m a special person. I‘ve moved forward and I‘m searching for to bear the right form of every little thing.”(Newport Records Day-to-day Press)(4-28-2013) - Trip and Commercial Breakdown of the 2013 Toyota Householders 400 / Richmond: For these of you NASCAR fans that adore stats and adore to hate commercials, right here is the breakdown for Saturday‘s lag. Began recording the cases on the Invocation of the lag at 7: 30 PM, and stopped on the waving of the checkered flag at 11: 05 PM (all cases are EST). Fox used to be the published team for this event.
Total preference of commercials: 116
Total preference of companies or entities marketed: 67
Alternative of abnormal commercials (no longer split-conceal conceal): 106
Total preference of companies or entities marketed: 64
Alternative of ‘Aspect-by-Aspect‘ commercials all the absolute most realistic way thru lag broadcast (split-conceal conceal): 10
Total preference of companies or entities marketed: 8
Alternative of cases Fox utilized ‘Aspect-by-Aspect‘ commercials all the absolute most realistic way thru this broadcast: 3
Total preference of brief promos of products/services and products all the absolute most realistic way thru the lag broadcast: 40
Total duration of time these brief promos settle all the absolute most realistic way thru broadcast: app. 5 min. 50 sec.
Starting up time to characterize lag/industrial periods: 7: 30 PM
Terminate time to characterize lag/industrial periods: 11: 05 PM
Total minutes of full lag broadcast: 215
Minutes of lag broadcast: 170
Minutes of abnormal commercials (no longer split-conceal conceal): 45
Minutes of ‘Aspect-by-Aspect‘ commercials (split-conceal conceal): 6
Alternative of neglected restarts: 0
Alternative of ‘thriller cautions‘ (debris no longer shown): 0
Total lag brdcst time 170 Total comm. brdcst time 45
Compare links, diversified data and former races on the TV Commercials web page.(4-28-2013) - Reserved Pit Avenue Tenting package created for Cheez-It 355 at The Glen: Watkins Glen International unveiled a brand new tenting set aside that lets in fans to rep nearer to the motion than ever sooner than for the Cheez-It 355 at The Glen. The Reserved Pit Avenue Tenting is positioned in the again of the Pit Terrace Grandstands and is ethical a couple of steps far off from all of the appealing NASCAR motion on pit avenue. Reserved Pit Avenue Tenting aspects a paved 20′ x 40′ role with water and electrical. Associates will procure a reserved tenting predicament, four weekend Pit Terrace tickets and 4 Fan Stroll passes for ethical $1,995. This package is ideal for a family or team of web advise online visitors who wish to bear the most of their Cheez-It 355 at The Glen weekend. Followers eager must peaceable act rapid as role on this set aside is terribly little. A dedicated gross sales consultant has been assigned to handle this outlandish set aside and is on hand by calling 607-535-2486 ext. 322. As well to being the most outlandish campground in the infield, Pit Avenue Tenting will doubtless be the final closing infield tenting option. All diversified infield areas are offered-out for the Cheez-It 355 at The Glen. Dinky role stays on hand in GEICO Caveman Unreserved Campgrounds and Family Tenting initiate air the note.(WGI)(4-28-2013)
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April 28, 2012
- Kyle Busch wins at Richmond: #18-Kyle Busch received the Capital City 400 Speed Cup Sequence lag at Richmond International Raceway for his 1st steal of the yr, 4th at Richmond and his 24th profession steal.
#88-Dale Earnhardt, Jr. completed 2nd adopted by #14-Stewart, #11-Hamlin, #5-Kahne, #48-Johnson, #15-Bowyer, #55-Keep Martin (the polesitter), #2-Keselowski, and #99-Edwards.
#99-Edwards domanated mighty of the lag, leading 211 laps, however used to be sunless flagged insensible by NASCAR for jumping a restart.
There were 5 cautions for 31 yellow flag laps. There were 14 lead adjustments among 7 drivers.
The estimated attendence used to be 88,000, down from 90,000 in the Spring 2011 lag.
Compare lag results, awards, money received, laps led, cautions and extra on the Richmond Trip Outcomes web page (pdf). (4-28-2012) - 2012 Speed Cup Driver Championship Parts Standings:
[after Richmond, race 9 of 36]
1) #16-Greg Biffle [1 win], 338
2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. [0 wins], 333, -5
3) #11-Denny Hamlin [2 wins], 329, -9
4) #17-Matt Kenseth [1 win], 328, -10
5) #56-Martin Truex Jr. [0 wins], 316, -22
6) #48-Jimmie Johnson [0 wins], 314, -24
7) #29-Kevin Harvick [0 wins], 313, -25
8) #14-Tony Stewart [2 wins], 307, -31
9) #99-Carl Edwards [0 wins], 287, -51
10) #39-Ryan Newman [1 win], 278, -60
Drag wild card drivers:
11) #18-Kyle Busch [1 win, 11th in points], 265, -73
12) #2-Brad Keselowski [1 win, 13th in points], 252, -86
(ties broken by 1sts, 2nds, 3rd, and so forth)
Compare drivers championship aspects standings on the Drivers Parts Standings web page (pdf).(4-28-2012) - Top-35 in Proprietor Parts and warranted a beginning predicament at Talladega:
#10 drops to 35th, #33 is peaceable 36th and out, and drops additional again in aspects, now 21 aspects out.
Noxious) Automobile#-Driver/Group, homeowners pts, +/-
29) #93-Kvapil/BK Racing, 137, +38
30) #34-Ragan/Front Row, 135, +36
31) #38-Gilliland/Front Row, 134, +35
32) #32-Sorenson/FAS Lane Racing, 130, +31
33) #36-Blaney/1st earl baldwin of bewdley, 126, +27
34) #83-Cassill/BK Racing, 125, +26
35) #10-Reutimann-Patrick/1st earl baldwin of bewdley, 120, 21 before 36th
these groups / drivers will must qualify by tempo:
36) #33-Leicht/Childress, 99, -21 from the tip 35
37) #30-Stremme/Inception, 76, -44
37) #49-Yeley/Robinson. 73, -47
The groups are NOT locked in previous the next lag because the homeowners aspects change after each lag.
For the proprietor aspects standings, seek the Householders Parts Standings web page (pdf).(4-28-2012) - Trip Quick Info — Richmond International Raceway:
Kyle Busch received the 58th Annual Capital City 400 Provided By Virginia Is For Lovers, his 24th victory in 266 NASCAR Speed Cup Sequence races.
Here’s his first victory and fourth top-10 manufacture in 2012.
Here’s his fourth victory and 13th top-10 manufacture in 15 races at Richmond International Raceway.
Kyle Busch has now received four consecutive Spring races at Richmond International Raceway breaking a tie with Richard Petty (1971-1973).
Dale Earnhardt Jr. (second) posted his 11th top-10 manufacture in 26 races at Richmond International Raceway. It is far his seventh top-10 manufacture in 2012.
Tony Stewart (third) posted his 18th top-10 manufacture in 27 races at Richmond International Raceway.
Greg Biffle leads the level standings by 5 aspects over Dale Earnhardt Jr. (NASCAR Statistics)(4-28-2012) - Bayne to face by for Ambrose: Trevor Bayne will be standing by for #9-Marcos Ambrose for Saturday night‘s Capital City 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Group sources confirmed that Ambrose used to be struggling from again factors. Whereas it‘s the driver‘s plan to elope the total lag, Bayne will be on the sidelines as a precaution. (Fox Sports actions.(4-28-2012)
- Drivers with most aspects, final 10 races: #56-Martin Truex Jr. is the freshest driver in NASCAR. The Michael Waltrip Racing driver has scored extra aspects than any driver in the final 10 races and Sunday he led 173 laps at Kansas sooner than finishing 0.7 seconds in the again of lag winner #11-Denny Hamlin. Truex is second in the aspects standings, ethical 15 markers in the again of leader #16-Greg Biffle. The Speed Cup Sequence visits Richmond International Raceway Saturday night, the set aside Truex led 12 laps final yr and expects to be one in every of the favorites on the .75-mile, D-fashioned oval.
Parts in Final 10 Races
1. Truex 363
2. Hamlin 356
3. Stewart 355
4. Biffle 353
5. Harvick 349
(MWR)(4-28-2012) - added 28 paint schemes from Richmond: #1 McDonald‘s, #10 Tommy 1st earl baldwin of bewdley Racing, #11 FedEx Freight, #16 3M / Give Kids A Smile, #17 Ford Eco Boost, #18 Brown M&M;‘s, #19 Humphrey Smith Racing, #23 North Texas Pipe, #24 DuPont, #27 Menards / Nibco, #29 Jimmy John‘s, #30 Inception Motorsports, #32 Register to Vote, #33 Link-Belt, #34 Front Row Motorsports, #26 Seal Wrap, #38 Long John Silver‘s, #39 Military Reserve, #43 Smithfield, #47 Bush‘s Beans, #49 Robinson-Blakeney Racing, #56 NAPA Brakes, #74 Flip One Racing, #78 Furnishings Row / Denver Mattress, #88 National Guard, #95 Tommy Williams Drywall (TWD), #98 Curb Records, #99 Ford Eco Boost.
- Drivers commentary on Bristol adjustments: Bruton Smith‘s decision no longer to glimpse driver enter on systems to repair Bristol Motor Speedway didn‘t sit well with a whole lot of opponents in the Speed Cup Sequence. And no longer all drivers are convinced the decision by the Speedway Motorsports Inc., chairman to grind the tip groove will return racing on the half of-mile note in Tennessee to the bumping and grinding it used to be identified for sooner than the 2007 reconfiguration. “I agree with they‘re losing their time,” aspects leader #16-Greg Biffle said on Friday at Richmond International Raceway. #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. agreed. “I imagine the racing could be the same,” he said. “I know they doubtlessly didn‘t be pleased a good deal of time between now and (the August) lag to attain every little thing they wished to attain. Fair grinding will settle away a small bit groove, however after we lay a small bit rubber down it‘ll be ethical adore it used to be, which I agree with is sublime.” Kevin Harvick positively took bid with Smith‘s commentary all the absolute most realistic way thru Wednesday‘s data convention that “I attain no longer seek the recommendation of lag drivers once I am constructing a speedway.” “They were all gung ho on desirous to meet at Texas,” Harvick said. “The following thing you knew, nobody confirmed up, nobody called, nobody wished to chat anymore. I assume per chance they were embarrassed that they ethical injury up grinding it.” Harvick said he used to be steered by Don Hawk, SMI‘s vice president of industry affairs, that Smith wished to focus on about adjustments at Bristol with him at Texas. Hawk acknowledged that Smith wished to meet with Harvick and his team proprietor, Richard Childress, and the meeting didn‘t happen. Hawk said he apologized to Harvick and Childress through textual advise. He added that a whole lot of diversified drivers were contacted through textual advise for enter on the challenge, and that some answered and some didn‘t. He said Smith talked to Brad Keselowski by telephone.(ESPN)(4-28-2012)
- Faith and Freedom Coalition joins FAS Lane Racing: FAS Lane Racing launched that The Faith and Freedom Coalition (FFC) will sponsor the team‘s #32 Ford pushed by Reed Sorenson in the Speed Cup Sequence lag at Richmond International Raceway. FFC is believed to be the main official-family organization to sponsor a car in a NASCAR lag. The Faith and Freedom title and emblem will appear prominently on the FAS Lane Racing entry alongside with texting data and the message: “Register to Vote”. FFC volunteers will bear voter registration kinds and voter guides on hand to the crowd of 150,000, whereas 6 million NASCAR fans searching at at house will be requested to textual advise FFC to procure updates on how they can turn out to be eager in registering and turning out conservative and evangelical voters. The Richmond blitz is allotment of a nationwide “Champion the Vote” marketing and marketing campaign by the Faith and Freedom Coalition with a purpose of registering 2 million new voters and straight contacting a whole of 37 million voters forward of the November election.(Integrity Sports actions Advertising and marketing)(4-28-2012)
- Get Neatly Josh Jones: Josh Jones, an worker of Kevin Harvick used to be injured all the absolute most realistic way thru a softball recreation Tuesday night. Kevin Harvick used to be requested about his situation Friday morning in Richmond:
CAN YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED TO JOSH (JONES) AND GIVE US AN UPDATE ON HOW HE IS DOING NOW?
“He got hit in the top with a softball working to first scandalous and fractured his skull, blacked his sight, and stuffed his ear up with blood so he can‘t hear out of his left ear. All that must peaceable get better. They were ethical being if truth be told cautious about the swelling of his mind, and ethical making definite he didn‘t rep a blood clot. They‘ve taken correct care of him and every little thing wants to be elegant. I‘ll doubtlessly be pleased to offer him loads less bother for a couple of weeks, for definite.”(Chevy PR)(4-28-2012) - Vegas offering discounted hotel rooms for early mark merchants: Las Vegas Motor Speedway has struck a take care of two prominent resorts on the enviornment-well-known Las Vegas Strip to reward early mark merchants with discounted hotel rooms for the 2013 NASCAR Weekend. For the main time, the speedway is in a local to offer special charges for lag fans who design close or renew their tickets by June 1. The special charges will be on hand at The Stratosphere Hotel, On line casino & Tower and the Monte Carlo Resort & On line casino. The Stratosphere Hotel, On line casino & Tower, positioned on the north stop of the Strip, is offering rooms beginning at $39 per night (March 6 and 7), $99 (March 8 and 9) and $59 (March 10). Followers are directed to name (800) 998-6937 by June 1 to assemble these special charges and express promo code NASEB13. The Monte Carlo Resort & On line casino is offering rooms at $63 (March 6, 7, 10 and 11) and $113 (March 8 and 9). Clients could per chance well furthermore upgrade to a Monaco Suite on the Monte Carlof or absolute most realistic an additional $30 per night. To insist rooms on the special charge on the Monte Carlo, name (888) 529-4828 and express reserving code XLVMS13.(LVMS)(4-28-2012)
- Congrats to Beau & Ashley: Beau and Ashley Wilkes welcomed toddler girl Gabriella Naomie Wilkes on Wednesday, April 25, at 8: 30 p.m. Weighing 9-kilos, four-oz., and measuring 21 inches long, Gabriella Naomie is the couples‘ first small one. Beau is a mechanic and tire specialist on the #33 Rheem Chevrolet of Cale Gale in the NASCAR Tenting World Truck Sequence.(ESR PR)(4-28-2012)
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April 28, 2011
- Eric McClure, family live to tell the tale tornado: Nationwide Sequence driver Eric McClure survived the “most helpless and scary” second of his life Wednesday night when one in every of the deadly tornadoes that be pleased wreaked havoc on the South ripped thru his house in Abbington, Va. “It appears to be like to be adore a battle zone, a mine subject,” said McClure, who spent about four hours huddled beneath a basement staircase alongside with his wife, three young folks and two canine. “It‘s a debris subject as far as you would per chance well seek. It‘s beautiful. Now we be pleased got never skilled something else adore that sooner than,” he said. Whereas the house sustained critical harm, McClure and his family survived the ordeal without injury. To this level, 16 fatalities had been reported in Glade Springs, about eight miles from McClure‘s house. As of Thursday, 210 deaths had been reported for the length of the South, with 131 reported in Alabama.(seek plump David Newton article at ESPN.com)(4-28-2011)
- Bayne Undergoing Scientific Assessments; Will Now not Trip in Richmond: Roush Fenway‘s [and Wood Brothers Racing‘s #21] Trevor Bayne has been hospitalized and is undergoing assessments for symptoms that are thought to be associated to the insect chunk he sustained earlier this month. “Trevor used to be no longer feeling well early this week and he’s on the second being evaluated for lingering symptoms that could per chance well very well be associated to his old insect chunk,” said Roush Fenway president Steve Newmark. “Unfortunately Trevor is per chance no longer on hand to drive the #16 Ford for us this weekend in the Nationwide lag at Richmond [Bayne was not scheduled to run the Sprint Cup race as the #21 Wood Brother‘s team runs a limited schedule]. As of now, our plans are to express a replace driver from the Roush Fenway family of drivers in space of Trevor at Friday night‘s lag. Clearly Trevor wished to be in Richmond and he‘s upset about no longer being in a local to compete. On the opposite hand, his well being is our top priority and we insisted that he be pleased these assessments to rep to the bottom of his symptoms. We’ll work to give you additional updates as they turn out to be on hand.” The 20-yr worn driver used to be handled and launched earlier this month after a reaction from an obvious insect chunk on his left elbow that he suffered earlier that week whereas at house in North Carolina.(Roush Fenway Racing)(4-28-2011)
- Crew chief swap at Gibbs? DENIED: supposedly a crew chief swap has been discussed and is approaching between the #11 and #20 Joe Gibbs Racing groups. The swap would send #11-Denny Hamlin‘s crew chief Mike Ford to #20-Joey Logano with Logano‘s crew chief Greg Zippadelli to the #11 garage.
2011 has been a irascible yr for Hamlin having scored ethical one top-10 manufacture thru the main eight-races of the season. Logano is 66-aspects out of a playoff predicament in NASCAR‘s Drag for the Speed Cup. Are looking ahead to of to stumble on the change inner the following couple of weeks if no longer sooner.(Captain Teach)(4-27-2011)
UPDATE: JGR spokesman says that reports of crew chief lag for Hamlin and Logano are pretend.(Bob Pockrass/SceneDaily Twitter)(4-28-2011) - The Entry List for the Crown Royal Items the Matthew and Daniel Hansen 400 Speed Cup Sequence lag at Richmond International Raceway is posted, 44 groups/drivers [for 43 spots] are listed, including:
NOTE: the #21 is NOT entered, so the #71 strikes into a guaranteed beginning predicament.
Now not in top 35 of homeowners aspects:
#30-David Stremme (0/0)
#36-Dave Blaney (37/8)
#37-Tony Raines (38/8)
#38-Travis Kvapil (39/8)
#46-J.J. Yeley (41/8)
#60-Mike Skinner (45/8)
#66-Michael McDowell (41/8)
#87-Joe Nemechek (43/8)
#92-Brian Keselwoski (46/4)
Within the event that all practices and qualifying are all rained out or cancelled:
the eight who would bear it [8]: #‘s 36,37,38,46,66,87,60,92
lacking the lag would be [1]: #‘s 30
Compare the plump entry record at my Jayski‘s Richmond Entry List.(4-25/28-2011) - Richard and Judy Childress Receive Awards for Charity Work: Richard Childress purchased two awards for his charitable work in early April — one for his enhance of our troops from the Armed Forces Foundation and one for his family‘s work with the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma. Whereas in Washington, D.C. for the seventh annual Armed Forces Foundation Congressional Gala, Mr. Childress took the choice to cross to an whole lot of injured soldiers on the National Naval Scientific Center at Bethesda, Md. Most of the soldiers suffered from demanding blast injuries and never too long ago purchased the Crimson Heart. At the gala later that night, Mr. Childress purchased the Invoice and Beverly Younger Humanitarian of the three hundred and sixty five days Award. He has visited U.S. protection force troops all the absolute most realistic way thru the nation, moreover to in diversified worldwide locations, including Iraq, Bosnia, and Spain.
Just a few days later, the Winston-Salem branch of the Substitute/SCAN (End Little one Abuse Now) organization awarded Richard and his wife, Judy Childress, with the 2011 Founders Award for his or her unheard of commitment to the well being and well being of young folks. Forsyth County District Prison official Jim O‘Neill presented the award to Mrs. Childress and cited the Childresses‘ work helping young folks since launching the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma at Wake Wooded space Baptist Scientific Center in July 2008. The Institute is working to put the lives of young folks who experience serious injuries and inspire them get better rapidly thru study, education and prevention. April is Little one Abuse Prevention month.(RCR)(4-28-2011) - The Numbers for the Crown Royal Items The Matthew & Daniel Hansen 400:
1 — fewest cautions for a Speed Cup lag at Richmond International Raceway (three cases, most most up-to-date, 3/1/70)
1 — fewest autos on lead lap at manufacture (22 cases, most most up-to-date 10/12/75)
2 — fewest leaders (six cases, most most up-to-date 2/23/75)
2 — fewest lead adjustments (seven cases, most most up-to-date 2/23/75)
4 — preference of jet dryers on hand for note drying this weekend
4 — fewest laps led by lag winner (2/23/86)
6 — fewest caution laps (6/5/60)
12 — most leaders (four cases, most most up-to-date 5/6/07)
13 — most wins by driver (Richard Petty)
15 — most cautions (twice, most most up-to-date 5/2/09)
22 — wins from the pole; 35 from the front row (109 races)
25 — most lead adjustments (twice, most most up-to-date 3/3/96)
32 — most autos on lead lap at manufacture (9/7/08)
47 — diversified pole winners in 109 races
48 — diversified lag winners
43 — most working at manufacture (9/7/08)
90-120 minutes — duration of time it takes to dry the .75-mile note after a vital rainfall
123 — most caution laps (two cases, most most up-to-date 9/8/74)
488 — most laps led by lag winner (9/13/70 — Richard Petty — 500-lap lag)
1946 — Ted Horn received the main lag on half of-mile dirt note (10/12/46) in initiate-wheel car
1953 — Lee Petty received the main NASCAR Extensive National Division, now Speed Cup, lag on the half of-mile dirt note (4/19/53).
1955 — Paul Sawyer and driver Joe Weatherly purchased the note
1964 — lag elope beneath non eternal lights (3/10/64)
1968 — final lag on dirt note received by David Pearson (3/24/68)
1968 — first lag on paved note received by Richard Petty (9/8/68)
1969 — note remeasured from .625-mile to .5625-mile; remeasured from .5625-mile to .5-mile; remeasured again from .5-mile to .542-mile forward of the main lag of 1970
1988 — note reconfigured to its contemporary .75-mile structure
1991 — eternal lighting fixtures added forward of plunge event received by Harry Gant (9/7/91)
1999 — International Speedway Corporation (ISC) acquires note
Richmond Int‘l Raceway has had a whole lot of names because it opened in 1946 as a half of-mile dirt note:
• Atlantic Rural Exposition Fairgrounds (1946-1955)
• Virginia Inform Fairgrounds (1964-1968)
• Richmond Fairgrounds Raceway (1969-1988)
• Richmond International Raceway (1988-repeat)
2011 Warning Update
4 — fewest cautions this season (Fontana)
16 — most cautions this season (Daytona)
67 — preference of cautions in the main eight races of 2011; 37 for accidents
331 of two,509 — preference of laps beneath caution in 2011
445.593 of 3,163.080 — miles beneath caution in the main eight races.(Darnell Communications for Dodge Motorsports)(4-28-2011) - Inception Motorports to debut at Richmond: in insensible March 2011, it used to be launched that David Stremme would return to the NASCAR Speed Cup Sequence (NSCS) this season and be a part of forces with the newly-formed Inception Motorsports. Stremme will debut the #30 Inception Chevrolet at Richmond in the Crown Royal items the Matthew and Daniel Hansen 400. Echostar is on the hood. Compare an image of the automobile on my #30 Group Schemes web page.(4-28-2011)
- Stewart to cross to Wounded Warriors: Space of labor Depot launched that #14-Tony Stewart will bear a special visit to U.S Marine Corps Sinister Quantico in Virginia on Thursday, April 28. Stewart will visit with Wounded Warriors and withhold a deepest autograph session for carrier contributors all the absolute most realistic way thru the Quantico ServMart Customer Appreciation Day celebration event taking space on scandalous at Barnett Field. A duplicate of Stewart‘s #14 Space of labor Depot/Mobil 1 reward car could per chance even be on-role. Stewart‘s look on the scandalous is on the side of Quantico‘s Third Annual Customer Appreciation Day. This event is subsidized in allotment by the Overall Products and services Administration and its distributors, including Space of labor Depot. Marine Corps Sinister Quantico‘s mission is to optimize readiness by offering operation and coaching enhance, infrastructure and team services and products (Space of labor Depot)(4-28-2011)
- North Carolina Senate picks stock car racing as swear sport: The North Carolina Senate has voted to establish stock car racing because the authentic swear sport. The Senate voted 46-3 on Wednesday to crank up the legislation and drive it toward the House after it sat in a committee for virtually two weeks. Republican Sen. Tom Apodaca of Henderson County said lawmakers set aside the brakes on rival efforts to title the faculty basketball played at Duke and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill because the swear sport.
North Carolina is house to extra than 90% of NASCAR Speed Cup groups and to Charlotte Motor Speedway.(Associated Press)(4-28-2011) - Competitors Update:
The characterize for lead adjustments at Richmond is 25, set aside of living twice, most no longer too long ago in 1996. With four of the eight races having the lead change characterize both broken or tied, Richmond‘s mark will be doomed.
Some diversified notes of ardour…
• There had been seven diversified winners in the main eight races, most since 2003.
• There used to be a median of 14.6 leaders per lag, most thru eight races in series history.
• There used to be a median of 38.5 lead adjustments per lag, most thru eight races in series history.
• There used to be a median of 4,511 inexperienced flag passes all all the absolute most realistic way thru the note per lag, most thru eight races since the inception of Loop Records in 2005.
• There used to be a median of 54 inexperienced flag passes for the lead all all the absolute most realistic way thru the note per lag, most thru eight races since 2005.(NASCAR)(4-28-2011) - Richmond Goodyear Tire Notes: Groups in both the NASCAR Speed Cup and Nationwide Sequence will elope the same tire codes at Richmond this weekend . . . groups in both of these series ran this same combination of left- and proper form-aspect tires at Phoenix earlier this season. . . this tire set aside of living-up got right here out of a Goodyear tire test at Richmond final October 12-13. . . drivers taking fragment in that test were Greg Biffle, Jeff Burton and Regan Smith . . . when put next to what used to be elope at Richmond final season, this left-aspect tire aspects a limited constructing change, whereas this correct form-aspect tire aspects a softer compound . . . both adjustments are designed to offer the autos extra grip . . . NASCAR groups will also lag on this same tire set aside of living-up at New Hampshire this season . . . as on most NASCAR ovals one mile or less in dimension, groups is no longer going to elope interior liners in their tires at Richmond. The estimated pit window is each 95-100 laps, based mostly mostly on fuel mileage (Goodyear), seek pressures, preference of tires, tire codes and extra on my Richmond Trip Records web page — Goodyear Portion.(4-28-2011)
- Donate and Pressure ‘DEGA, to Reduction in Alabama Trouble Relief: Talladega Superspeedway launched plans to support the American Crimson Unpleasant in reduction efforts from the devastation of the day prior to this‘s storms that tore thru Alabama with a $100,000 commitment. Trip fans can attain their allotment moreover and rep of challenge at tackling the high-banks of Talladega in flip. For a $50 donation to the American Crimson Unpleasant lag fans will be in a local to drive their deepest car all the absolute most realistic way thru the high-banks of Talladega Superspeedway, Would per chance well even 6 -8. Cash and take a look at donations will be permitted on the gate of Talladega Superspeedway with all proceeds going to the Alabama chapter of the American Crimson Unpleasant. More info at talladegasuperspeedway.com.(TSS) and to donate to the Crimson Unpleasant to inspire anyone eager in the storms, toddle to redcross.org.(4-28-2011)
- Speed Cup Qualifying Will Switch To Saturday at Martinsville: A schedule tweak in the spring Speed Cup schedule at Martinsville Speedway could per chance even be worn for the TUMS Quick Relief 500 weekend Oct. 28-30. Qualifying for the TUMS Quick Relief 500 will be held on Saturday, October 29 alongside with time trials for the Kroger 200 NASCAR Tenting World Truck Sequence lag. Unless final spring Speed Cup qualifying had been held on Friday. Friday will peaceable be a if truth be told crucial allotment of lag weekend with rehearsal for both the Speed Cup and Tenting World Truck series set aside of living for Friday, October 28. There’ll be nearly six hours of note time between the 2 divisions on Friday. “We weren‘t definite what to count on after we made the swap for our spring occasions, however we got a if truth be told sure response from fans,” said Martinsville Speedway president Clay Campbell. “From the feedback we got, it appears to be like adore most fans luxuriate in being in a local to stumble on Cup and Truck qualifying and the Truck lag on Saturday. It provides so many extra folks the choice to stumble on qualifying that hadn‘t been in a local to attend in the previous because they couldn‘t rep Friday off from work.” Tickets for all three days of the TUMS Quick Relief 500 weekend are on sale and could per chance well very well be purchased by calling 877.RACE.TIX or on-line at www.martinsvillespeedway.com. Tickets for Friday‘s rehearsal are $10. Tickets for Saturday‘s Kroger 200 are $30 upfront and $35 the day of whereas tickets for the TUMS Quick Relief 500 initiate at ethical $25.(Martinsville Speedway)(4-28-2011)
- VA Governor declares April 2011 as Virginia Motorsports Month: Joined by Richmond International Raceway president Doug Fritz and Martinsville Speedway president Clay Campbell, Gov. Robert F. McDonnell this day declared April 2011 as Virginia Motorsports Month in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In his recognition, Gov. McDonnell cites Virginia‘s rich motorsports history and serving as house to extra than 20 native speedways, raceways and motorsports parks, including Richmond International Raceway and Martinsville Speedway — both of which host two NASCAR Speed Cup Sequence occasions yearly. Virginia is the right kind swear to on the second host four NASCAR Speed Cup Sequence races once a year. Virginia has also produced many contributors to NASCAR history, including Wendell Scott, the main African-American to steal a NASCAR Speed Cup Sequence lag, and two contemporary Speed Cup drivers—Jeff Burton and Denny Hamlin. Additionally, Wooden Brothers Racing — the most contemporary winner of the Daytona 500 — used to be based mostly in Virginia and used to be based mostly mostly in the Commonwealth for 53 years. It is the oldest continuously working NASCAR Speed Cup Sequence team. In whole, the NASCAR weekends at both Richmond International Raceway and Martinsville Speedway generate annual financial income of $584 million for the Commonwealth.
The governor‘s proclamation comes all the absolute most realistic way thru lag week at Richmond International Raceway, which begins Thursday with a doubleheader that comprises the Blue Ox 100 NASCAR K&N Pro Sequence East lag, adopted by the Denny Hamlin Short Music Showdown. Tickets for Thursday are $25; young folks 12 and younger are admitted free with a ticketed adult. The weekend continues Friday when the NASCAR Nationwide Sequence returns for the BUBBA burger 250 lag “beneath the lights.” Friday‘s mark involves Wawa Pole Qualifying and practice for the Speed Cup Sequence, moreover to NBC12 Pole Qualifying and practice for the Nationwide Sequence. Advance tickets initiate at $30; young folks 12 and younger are admitted free with a ticketed adult.
On Saturday, the NASCAR Speed Cup Sequence stars hit the note as Crown Royal Items The Matthew & Daniel Hansen 400 “beneath the lights.” Advance tickets for Saturday initiate at $45. All tickets could per chance well furthermore be purchased on-line at www.rir.com or by calling 866-455-7223.(RIR)(4-28-2011)
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April 28, 2010
- Insurance Co. to sponsor #36 at Richmond: The #36 Chevy for Tommy 1st earl baldwin of bewdley Racing (TBR) will aim H.D. Segur, Inc. for this weekend‘s Heath Calhoun 400 at Richmond International Raceway. H.D. Segur, Inc., a plump-carrier self sustaining insurance company headquartered in Cheshire, CT, will be displayed on the Chevy pushed by Casey Mears this weekend. In a observation launched by H.D. Segur, Inc., homeowners Carl Temme, Invoice Morris and Scott Sundberg said they are enthusiastic about their decision to settle part in the sponsorship of Tommy 1st earl baldwin of bewdley and the lag team this weekend. “Sponsorship of TBR and involvement with NASCAR provides us a special alternative to magnify the title recognition of the firm beyond our abnormal marketing and marketing set aside to a superior scandalous of doubtless new potentialities,” they said.(Tommy 1st earl baldwin of bewdley Racing)(4-28-2010)
- Structure stays the same for Pit Crew Relate: The 2010 edition of the NASCAR Speed Pit Crew Relate presented by Craftsman will sustain the same appealing structure as it did a yr ago. The fan-excellent competition aspects the NASCAR Speed Cup Sequence‘ top pit crews and is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Would per chance well even 19 at Time Warner Cable Arena. Tickets initiate at $15 and could per chance well furthermore be purchased on-line at www.pitcrewchallenge.com or by calling Time Warner Cable Arena field space of business at (800) 495-2295. SPEED‘s broadcast of the event begins at 9 p.m. Now in its sixth yr, the NASCAR Speed Pit Crew Relate is the right kind indoor event sanctioned by NASCAR and precedes an all-superstar lineup of occasions including NASCAR Rev‘d Up on Thursday, Would per chance well even 20, the NASCAR Speed All-Famous person Trip held Saturday, Would per chance well even 22 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and the NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony slated for Sunday, Would per chance well even 23. Compare plump strategies and eligible groups on my 2010 Pit Crew Records web page and seek one of the vital most pit crews posted on my 2010 Pit Crew Chart.(4-28-2010)
- Who is Heath Calhoun? Trip Namesake at RIR?: Heath Calhoun, a retired United States Military prone, used to be launched as Crown Royal‘s “YOUR NAME HERE” contest winner this yr. Associates and family of contemporary and prone protection force contributors were requested to post their nomination for any individual who serves or served in the protection force and exemplified their definition of a hero. Calhoun, a Crimson Heart recipient and prone member of the 101st Airborne unit, used to be nominated on story of his bravery and heroism whereas serving the U.S. Military in Iraq. At some stage in a tour of responsibility, Calhoun misplaced both of his legs in an explosion. Calhoun, who used to be also honored with the George C. Lang Award for Braveness, returned to his Tennessee house and, after many months of rehabilitation, began coaching for the US Paralympics Group. Calhoun used to be selected because the flag bearer for opening ceremonies and competed in alpine snowboarding. Calhoun will settle allotment in pre-lag festivities as Extensive Marshal, bear plenty of hospitality appearances and settle part in the trophy presentation in Gatorade Victory Lane. The Heath Calhoun 400 imprint used to be integrated into all authentic lag logos, worn for thousands of pieces of merchandise and identified by NASCAR‘s broadcast and media companions because the lag‘s authentic title.(RIR)(4-28-2010)
- Keselowski‘s shocks taken: UPDATE 2: #22-Brad Keselowski took over the aspects lead by 60 over #33-Harvick. #18-Kyle Busch, who had entered the lag because the aspects leader, used to be eager in two accidents and dropped to third, 104 aspects in the again of Keselowski. Nonetheless Keselowski could per chance well be pleased a smaller aspects lead after Tuesday. NASCAR has confiscated the left front spring and proper form front shock from the lag-successful car of Keselowski. They were beneath the minimum spring charge, and NASCAR will review the pieces at its study and pattern center sooner than determining any penalties.(Scene Day-to-day)(4-26-2010)
UPDATE: NASCAR launched that three NASCAR Nationwide Sequence groups had been fined and penalized consequently of rule violations all the absolute most realistic way thru this previous weekend‘s event at Talladega Superspeedway. Paul Wolfe, crew chief for the #22 team, used to be fined $10,000 for violating Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-J (any decision by NASCAR officers that the lag instruments worn in the event would no longer conform to NASCAR strategies) and 20A-12.1A(8) (unapproved left front spring). Wolfe used to be fined an additional $10,000 for violating Sections 12-1, 12-4-J and 20A-12.3T (unapproved correct form front shock absorber) of the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Sequence rule book. Jodi Geschickter, proprietor of the #22 team, used to be penalized with the shortcoming of 25 NASCAR Nationwide Sequence championship proprietor aspects for violating 12-1, 12-4-J and 20A-12.1A(8), and misplaced an additional 25 proprietor aspects for violating 12-1, 12-4-J and 20A-12.3T. Brad Keselowski, driver of the #22 car, also used to be docked 25 NASCAR Nationwide Sequence championship driver aspects for violating 12-1, 12-4-J and 20A-12.1A(8). He also surrendered an additional 25 driver aspects for violating 12-1, 12-4-J and 20A-12.3T. The guideline violations for the #22 team were found out all the absolute most realistic way thru post-lag inspection on April 25.
Bob Schacht, crew chief of the #75 team, has been fined $5,000 for violation of Sections 12-1, 12-4-J and 20A-12-E (reinforcement extended forward of the coil spring mounting pad). Schacht used to be fined an additional $2,500 for being in violation of 12-1, 12-4-J and 20A-12 (express of gap bolts in truck trailing fingers and panhard bar). The infractions were found out all the absolute most realistic way thru opening-day inspection on April 22.
Additionally Newt Moore, crew chief of the #05 team, used to be fined $2,500 after being found out in violation of 12-1, 12-4-J and 20A-12.1B(8) (non-magnetic steel rear jacking bolts). These infractions also were found out all the absolute most realistic way thru opening-day inspection.(NASCAR PR)(4-28-2010)
UPDATE: Penske Racing president Tim Cindric said the team is no longer going to charm the penalties, however believes allotment failures contributed to the failed inspection. “We are assured that there used to be no intent on behalf of Paul Wolfe, or any diversified member of the No. 22 team, to bypass NASCAR‘s strategies,” Cindric said in a observation.(Associated Press)(4-29-2010) - Bires to elope some races for Braun: Braun Racing launched that Kelly Bires will pilot the #10 Shore Lodge Toyota in Friday night‘s BUBBA Burger 250 at Richmond International Raceway. Pending extra sponsorship, the team hopes to be pleased the choice to elope Bires in extra races for the length of the 2010 season. “We are very cosy to be pleased Kelly be a part of our lineup of talented drivers this season,” said Braun. “He’s a talented young driver whose ability has been vastly underrated. We look forward to seeing his efficiency this weekend in Richmond and hope so that you can subject him in the #10 car for added races in the slay.”(Braun Racing PR)(4-28-2010)
- Talladega TV Ratings: ESPN2 earned a final national household coverage ranking of 1.3 for its are residing telecast of the rain-delayed NASCAR Nationwide Sequence lag at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, April 25. The telecast averaged 1,745,012 viewers. The lag used to be in the muse scheduled to be elope on Saturday and televised on ABC, as it had been for the previous three years. It used to be moved to ESPN2 after the one-day rain prolong.(ESPN PR)(4-28-2010)
- Cobb plans little Nationwide schedule: From an interview at Frontstrech.com:
You drive the No. 10 Jennifer Jo Cobb Racing Ford in the NASCAR Tenting World Truck Sequence. How did that deal attain about, and accomplish you’ve got funding for the total season?
Jennifer Jo Cobb: We sold the sources from Circle Bar Racing. James Buescher drove the No. 10 final yr and then, when he switched groups they offered every little thing and I ethical took space to be the one who sold it. It is far beneath the JJC Racing title, so I‘m in actuality the proprietor and the driver. We are completely funded thru 2010 to elope all 25 NCWTS races. I ran one ARCA lag at Daytona, and that‘s the right kind ARCA lag that I be pleased scheduled. I thought on working about six Nationwide races if all goes well.
The set aside attain you hope that this gets you in the slay? Are you taking a seek in direction of the NASCAR Speed Cup Sequence, or are you taking a seek in direction of entering into the Nationwide Sequence at the same time as you would per chance well?
Cobb: What our targets would be is to steal Rookie of the three hundred and sixty five days in the NASCAR Tenting World Truck Sequence for 2010, and then a plump schedule for Rookie of the three hundred and sixty five days in the Nationwide Sequence in 2011. Then, in the slay, we‘d adore to be pleased an entry in the Cup Sequence.(Frontstretch)(4-28-2010) - Bowyer to elope extra races in the #21: UPDATE: As far as his Nationwide program, [Richard] Childress said discussions continue with pattern driver John Wes Townley, who is sitting out his third consecutive lag. Clint Bowyer has pushed the final two races and could per chance well drive the #21 RCR car again this weekend. “We‘re peaceable speaking,” Childress said. “Clint is going to support in it for a couple of extra races sooner than we think [what to do].”(Scene Day-to-day)(4-23-2010)
UPDATE: Clint Bowyer said he hopes to be in Richard Childress Racing‘s #21 NASCAR Nationwide Sequence Chevy for seven extra races, substituting for John Wes Townley. Bowyer spoke to journalists on a national teleconference Tuesday. He said he and the team are working on a schedule for him for the remainder of 2010. The Talladega lag used to be Bowyer‘s second since taking up for Townley, whose location is peaceable up in the air. Group proprietor Richard Childress said at Texas that Townley is peaceable employed by the team, however his schedule is unknown. Bowyer is in the automobile for this weekend‘s lag at Richmond.(NNS Racing)(4-28-2010) - In Nation Tv sponsors Sauter at Kansas: UPDATE Image added: In Nation Tv and could per chance well very well be the main sponsor on the #13 ThorSport Racing Chevrolet Silverado pushed by Johnny Sauter on the upcoming O‘Reilly Auto Parts 250 at Kansas Speedway Would per chance well even 2. Additionally, What A Horse, a 60-minute program furious by the Tennessee Strolling Horse, will partner with ThorSport and In Nation Tv for the Kansas event. The Kansas event marks the second time In Nation Tv has been on board with Sauter and the #13 team. In Nation Tv also subsidized the team at Nashville in early April. What A Horse will initiate airing Monday Would per chance well even 3rd at 9: 00 Eastern and then weekly thereafter.(ThorSport Racing PR)(4-28-2010)
UPDATE: Schematic for the In Nation Tv — What A Horse Chevy being pushed by Johnny Sauter at Kansas is posted on the #13 Paint Schemes Internet page.(4-29-2010) - Double responsibility weekend for Buescher: This weekend, James Buescher will pull double responsibility — however no longer the double responsibility that most drivers will be doing. After the completion of the Nationwide Sequence lag at Richmond, Buescher will cruise to Kansas City, Kansas to compete in the NASCAR Tenting World Truck Sequence lag at Kansas Speedway. For the main time this season, Buescher will pilot the #31 Wolfpack Rentals Chevrolet for Turner Motorsports. Kansas also marks but another first for crew chief Michael Shelton. Shelton will name his first lag on top of the pit field this weekend.(Turner Motorsports PR)(4-28-2010)
- McGuire-Nicholas on the #88 hood for Crafton: McGuire-Nicholas, suppliers of nice work set aside on since 1932, will be on the hood of the #88 Menards Chevy for the main of 4 2010 races at Kansas Speedway. Diverse races comprise Charlotte, the November lag at Texas, and the season finale at Field condo. The McGuire-Nicholas product line involves tool aprons, knee pads, work gloves, plastic storage systems, again enhance belts, and diversified products for express in all work fields.(ThorSport Racing PR)(4-28-2010)
- Crawford no longer entered at Kansas UPDATE 3 Reputable announcement, Crawford in the #76 at Kansas: Rick Crawford and #14 Circle Bar Racing Ford must no longer listed on the Preliminary Entry List for the O‘Reilly Auto Parts 250 at Kansas Speedway, and Rick‘s location on making the lag is peaceable unknown at this level. If Crawford would no longer enter with the #14 Circle Bar Racing Ford‘s proprietor aspects, that strikes the #01-Daisy Ramirez Motorsports Chevy with driver Carl Long into the final locked in space at Kansas.(4-26-2010)
UPDATE: At some stage in the The Morning Pressure w/ Mike Bagley & Pete Pistone broadcast on Sirius NASCAR Radio, Rick Crawford said that he’ll be at Kansas, however unless something adjustments dramatically in the following couple of hours, it would no longer be with the the #14 Circle Bar truck. Crawford said he had the “Superseal” deal signed and would be at Kansas. [Superseal is a sponsor for the #76 with Hackett Racing].(4-27-2010)
UPDATE 2: Preliminary Entry List for the O‘Reilly 250 at Kansas Speedway has been updated and lists Rick Crawford as driver for the #76 Superseal Ford for Hackett Racing.(4-28-2010)
UPDATE 3: Ray Hackett Racing is gratified to thunder that NASCAR Tenting World Truck Sequence prone Rick Crawford will be in the again of the wheel of its #76 SUPERSEAL Constructing Merchandise Ford F-Sequence truck for the O‘Reilly Auto Parts 250 at Kansas Speedway. This weekend‘s pairing of Hackett Racing and Rick Crawford will enable Crawford to lengthen his contemporary Truck Sequence characterize starts to 327 and could per chance well give the main yr team purposeful enter from a Truck Sequence mainstay. Crawford is no longer any stranger to the 1.5 mile oval at Kansas both. He’s one in every of absolute most realistic four drivers that be pleased raced in all 9 old truck races on the Speedway. In these 9 races Crawford has scored three top-5 finishes including again-to-again second space finishes in 2006 and 2007, and six top-10s. Crawford said about his new relationship with Ray Hackett Racing: “Whereas we continue to note sponsorship that will enable the 14 Circle Bar Racing team to return to competition, I adore the choice to work with Hackett Racing this weekend. Travis (Sharpe, crew chief) has assembled a solid crew of racers and I‘m taking a seek forward to helping them baseline their Ford F-150 this weekend at Kansas.” SUPERSEAL Constructing Merchandise will provide the main sponsorship for the team and Crawford at Kansas. The North American leader in dimpled membranes for waterproofing or damp-proofing previously partnered with Ray Hackett Racing at Martinsville and Nashville and is desirous to attain aboard all over again with Crawford in the driver‘s seat.(Rick Crawford PR)(4-28-2010) - RHR‘s Peters & Lofton to cruise with Blue Angels: Sequence level leader, Timothy Peters and teammate Justin Lofton are worn to going rapid for a residing; on Friday, they can settle flight with the “Stout Albert” Airlines, a division of the U.S. Navy‘s Blue Angels like a flash. Stout Albert cruises at a tempo of additional than 320 knots (roughly 360 miles per hour) at 27,000 feet. Four Allison turboprop engines, which bear extra than 16,000 shaft-horsepower, provide “Stout Albert” Airlines with the energy to land and leave on runways as rapid as 2,500 feet.(Crimson Horse Racing PR)(4-28-2010)
- Kansas Quick Info — Todd Bodine:
*Bodine and Hillman Jr. silent their first steal in their fourth lag together as driver and crew chief at Kansas Speedway, 2005
*Bodine ranks third of all Truck Sequence drivers at Kansas in the “Driver Ranking” statistics from NASCAR‘s Loop Records Statistics package
*Bodine also ranks third in Green Flag Passes and preference of Quickest Laps
*Bodine leads his opponents in the “Quickest Drivers Tiring in a Bustle” category
*Bodine has earned 17 wins and five pole awards of Germain Racing‘s Truck Sequence whole of 18 wins and seven pole awards(Germain Racing PR)(4-28-2010) - Kids Embrace signs with Ware Racing:UPDATE Fuge as crew chief: Kids Embrace, the manufacturer of young folks and toddler car safety seats has signed on because the main for Rick Ware Racing in the NASCAR Tenting World Truck Sequence and NASCAR Nationwide Sequence for a whole lot of procure races. Executive Vice President and VP of Sales , David Williams of Kids Embrace understands the market of NASCAR fans and has instilled the same top nice of safety that drivers bear the most of in their lag autos in the same skill for the protection of our formative years. “After working with RWR for a whole lot of months, we now be pleased modeled the same safety aspects into our small one seats,” said Williams. “Our seats aim the 5-level harness, head, neck, shoulder and rib protection because the seats that are foremost in NASCAR.” Kids Embrace has even went a step additional and their first edition seat is a Dale Earnhardt Jr., National Guard seat, that comprises the same uniform that Dale wears himself once he’s strapped into lag. William and Kids Embrace will be launching but another in model settle in the summer moreover, Sponge Bob Square Pants. Brian Rose will lag the #6 Kids Embrace NASCAR Tenting World Truck in the O‘Reilly Auto Parts 250 at Kansas Speedway on Sunday.(Ware Racing PR) [Image of the #6 Kids Embrace Chevy is posted on the #6 Paint Schemes Page.](4-27-2010)
UPDATE: Brian Rose, driver of the #6 Kids Embrace Chevrolet Silverado, has teamed up with prone NCWTS crew chief Dave Fuge, Sr. for the O‘Reilly 250 at Kansas Speedway. Fuge is a old two-time NASCAR Tenting World Truck Sequence championship crew chief and proprietor with Xpress Motorsports.(Brian Rose Racing PR)(4-28-2010)
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April 28, 2009
- Sad Records — David Poole: David Poole, NASCAR Author for Charlotte Observer for the final 13 years, passed away this day. David used to be one the main writers to ever inspire Jayski.com and myself again in 1997. No be aware on arrangements. Solutions toddle out to David‘s family.
From the Charlotte Observer/Thatsracin: Over thousands of backstretches and a whole bunch of checkered flags, David Poole made himself into a couple of of the nation‘s leading authorities on NASCAR. He became a allotment of the sport he cherished. “David Poole used to be as mighty a fixture on this sport because the actual autos themselves,” driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. said Tuesday. “He used to be a one-of-a-form individual and an extremely talented creator.” Poole, who covered racing for the Observer, died of a coronary heart attack Tuesday at his Stanly County house. He used to be 50. A local of Gastonia, N.C., Poole became the Observer‘s NASCAR creator in 1997. He constructed a national following thru ThatsRacin.com and a day-to-day program he hosted on Sirius NASCAR Radio. The National Motorsports Press Association four cases named him its creator of the yr. He wrote about the sport with the fervour of a fan and the serious sight of a journalist. “He’ll be controversial each so steadily however he continually wrote and spoke what he believed,” said Richard Childress, president and CEO Richard Childress Racing. “He didn‘t pull any punches with any one and that‘s what folks respected about him. He used to be correct for the sport.”
To honor Poole, Sirius plans to broadcast a tribute Wednesday morning. NASCAR plans a second of silence sooner than Saturday‘s lag at Richmond.
“He used to be in actuality one in every of the nation‘s absolute most realistic and he continually wrote what he believed,” said Bruton Smith, chairman and CEO of Speedway Motorsports. “Whether or no longer you agreed with him or no longer, he made us all agree with, and that‘s what the right kind writers attain. He cared about what he did and had a ardour for his work. It got right here thru in what he wrote each day.”
In asserting Poole‘s loss of life to a hushed newsroom Tuesday afternoon, Observer editor Rick Thames called him “the right kind in his subject, there‘s no question about that.” Thames said: “David Poole used to be the fans‘ reporter, continually covering NASCAR with their sensibilities in mind. Their passions were his passions. Their values, his values. If that each so steadily clashed with the powerbrokers of the sport, so be it. David steered it adore it used to be. And by doing that, he made the sport richer and extra tremendous for all who adore it.”
After dramatic weekend crashes at Talledega — one in every of which sent two spectators to hospitals — Poole criticized the note‘s form in a column headlined “Will it settle a loss of life for Talladega to replace?”
“It appears to be like we‘ve decided we can are residing with that mighty harm being completed to the sport‘s potentialities for ‘correct racing,‘” he wrote. “What number of folks must be listed in ‘guarded‘ or ‘serious‘ situation sooner than we inform that‘s too mighty?”
Poole graduated from journalism faculty at UNC Chapel Hill in 1981. He took a job on the Virginian Pilot in Norfolk however used to be there ethical two months when he got a name from the Gastonia Gazette, the set aside he in the slay became sports actions editor. In 1989 he left for a newspaper in Palm Seashore however returned a yr later for a job on the Observer in allotment to be nearer to his family. After taking up the motorsports beat from Tom Higgins a couple of years later, it didn‘t settle him long to bear his mark. “I‘d toddle in restaurants in Mooresville and folks would inform, ‘Did you learn what Poole wrote this day?‘” Higgins said. “And I‘d inform that‘s the main thing I learn.” Early final yr, Poole steered the story of Wessa Miller, a Kentucky girl with spina bifida and a ardour for Dale Earnhardt. He recounted how in 1998 she met her idol on the Daytona 500, a lag Earnhardt had never received. She gave him a lucky penny, which he glued to his dashboard sooner than occurring to steal his first 500. Just a few months after he wrote the story, Poole realized that Wessa‘s father confronted surprising coronary heart surgery. Poole began an story called “Pennies For Wessa” to inspire the family thru its troubles.
Guest book: Post your condolences.(4-28-2009) - Racing Belongings Says …
Brad Keselowski received the Aaron‘s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway.
Keselowski, who began ninth, led absolute most realistic the final lap — the main lap he has led in his Cup profession. It is the main time in series history that a lag winner‘s first lap led used to be to steal the lag.
It used to be Keselowski‘s fifth profession Cup initiate. He’s the 27th driver to steal inner five starts, and fourth in the as much as the moment abilities, becoming a member of Keep Donahue, Kevin Harvick and Jamie McMurray.
Keselowski became the 38th diversified lag winner in 80 Cup races at Talladega. He became the 10th driver to catch his first Cup steal at Talladega. The final first-time Cup winner used to be Clint Bowyer at New Hampshire in September 2007.
Keselowski‘s victory is the main Cup steal by Phoenix Racing in 117 races. This used to be Keselowski‘s first initiate in the #09 of Phoenix Racing. He didn’t qualify at Daytona earlier this yr. This used to be the fifth lag for the #09 this season. The team DNQ‘d in the diversified four.
Chevrolet has dominated at Talladega with 34 victories, adopted by Ford with 17, Dodge with three and Toyota with two.
A Chevrolet has received 18 of the previous 21 races at Talladega.
The 57 lead adjustments were the 10th most at Talladega. The all-time characterize of 75 got right here right here in Would per chance well even 1984.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. completed second, posting his third top-10 manufacture in 2009. It marked his absolute most realistic manufacture of the season.
Here’s the fourth victory for Chevrolet in 2009, all in the previous four races.
Kurt Busch (sixth) took over because the leader of the Cup standings by five aspects over second-space Jeff Gordon. Here’s the main time Busch has led the aspects since he led after Las Vegas in March 2005, 149 races ago.
Ryan Newman (third) posted his first top-5 manufacture in 2009.
Marcos Ambrose (fourth) scored his second profession top-5 in 20 profession races. It is far his absolute most realistic manufacture in 2009.
Scott Bustle (fifth) used to be the most realistic doubtless-finishing rookie. This used to be the main time a rookie of the yr contender has completed in the tip 10 since David Ragan completed 10th at Field condo in November 2007. Joey Logano completed 10th. The final time there had been two novices to manufacture in the tip 10 used to be when there had been three at Field condo in November 2006.
Jeff Burton (10th) has scored seven straight top-15 finishes.
Elliott Sadler (19th) posted his absolute most realistic manufacture since finishing fifth at Daytona. Sadler has completed 20th or worse in the seven non-restrictor-plate races.
Denny Hamlin (22nd) ended a promenade of 5 straight top-15 finishes.
Tony Stewart (23rd) ended a promenade of three straight top-5 finishes.
Jeff Gordon (37th) posted his worst manufacture of the season. He has completed 13th or greater in seven of the 9 races this season.
Keep Martin (43rd) ended a promenade of 4 straight top-10 finishes that dated to Bristol.
The highest 10 consisted of 4 Chevrolets, four Toyotas, one Dodge and one Ford.(ESPN)(4-28-2009) - Goodyear returns to Indy to study tires this week: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this Wednesday to continue its checking out program for this yr‘s Brickyard 400 NASCAR Speed Cup Sequence lag on the note this July 24-26. This week‘s one-day session is a continuation from a rain-shortened test on the Speedway final week. Goodyear held three diversified sessions at Indianapolis final September to initiate the checking out program, and made some correct strides toward this yr‘s tire recommendation at that point. After the long cool climate, the tire manufacturer picked up the set aside it left off on the ancient, 2.5-mile note. Rain slowed the on-note express final Monday and Tuesday, forcing Goodyear and the four Speed Cup groups it used to be working with to procure thru Wednesday. Taking part final week were #17-Matt Kenseth (Ford), #39-Ryan Newman (Chevrolet), #43-Reed Sorenson (Dodge) and #83-Brian Vickers (Toyota).
“The purpose used to be to invent upon what we‘ve realized as much as this level. We began final week on the support a watch on tire from final plunge, the one who enabled us to bear some 25-lap runs on the time. We went on to review some extra compounds and constructions and we ethical didn‘t seek the same results,” said Greg Stucker, Goodyear‘s Director of Trip Tire Sales. “The one thing we all know that modified over the cool climate used to be the amount of rubber on the lag note. Our test final week used to be the main on-note express since our plunge assessments, and the lag note is much greener than we saw at that point. We‘re no longer getting the set aside on phases we‘d adore to stumble on at this level.”
As a result, Goodyear has decided to return to Indianapolis for a continuation test this coming Wednesday. “The note labored with us, the groups be pleased labored with us and our guys on the Goodyear Tech Center be pleased produced some extra pattern tires in only a couple of days so we can continue our checking out this week,” said Stucker. “Even despite the indisputable truth that the set aside on wasn‘t associated to we saw final plunge, the drivers were cosy with the going thru characteristics of this set aside of living-up. Our bid correct form now is to no longer overreact to final week‘s results because we all know the note will be diversified after the Indianapolis 500 in Would per chance well even. That‘s why we now be pleased a multi-car confirmation test scheduled in June in preparation for our lag in July.“
Three of the four groups from final week will return this Wednesday for the continuation test — these of Kenseth, Newman and Vickers. Sorenson and his team could per chance well no longer bear it again this week and could per chance well very well be replaced by #9-Kasey Kahne. “Love any tire checking out at Goodyear, right here’s a job,” said Stucker. “Our purpose is to continually carry the right kind performing, most aggressive tires to the lag note. Indy undoubtedly items a bid and we are dedicated to getting it correct form.”(Goodyear PR)(4-28-2009) - Speed Pit Crew Relate Structure Remains Identical
The 2009 NASCAR Speed Pit Crew Relate presented by Craftsman, a fan-excellent event that aspects competition between the series‘ top pit crews, is scheduled for 7: 00pm/et Thursday, Would per chance well even 14 on the Time Warner Cable Arena. Tickets initiate at $15 and could per chance well furthermore be purchased on-line at www.pitcrewchallenge.com or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 495-2295. SPEED‘s broadcast of the event begins at 9: 00pm/et.
Returning for its fifth consecutive yr, the NASCAR Speed Pit Crew Relate presented by Craftsman is the right kind indoor event sanctioned by NASCAR and is one in every of the highlights of the week leading as much as the 25th working of the NASCAR Speed All-Famous person Trip Saturday, Would per chance well even 16 at Lowe‘s Motor Speedway. The structure for this yr‘s event stays associated to a yr ago.
Eligibility:
All groups succesful for the 2009 NASCAR Speed All-Famous person Trip, which involves NASCAR Speed Cup Sequence lag winners from 2008 and 2009, NASCAR Speed All-Famous person Trip winners of the previous 10 years and NASCAR Speed Cup Sequence Champions of the previous 10 years who are full of life drivers and be pleased competed in no longer decrease than one NASCAR Speed Cup Sequence event all the absolute most realistic way thru the 2008 or 2009 season. Additionally eligible is the 2008 NASCAR Speed Pit Crew Relate winner. If there don’t appear to be any new event winners, the closing unfilled positions will turn out to be on hand to the automobile homeowners ranked most realistic doubtless in the 2009 NASCAR Speed Cup Sequence proprietor level standings as of Would per chance well even 13, 2009, who must no longer otherwise eligible for this event.
The hot eligible groups are: #2 Miller Lite Dodge; #5 Kellogg‘s Chevy; #09 Miccosukee Chevy; #9 Budweiser Dodge; #11 FedEx Toyota; #14 Space of labor Depot Chevy; #16 3M Ford; #17 DeWALT Ford; #18 Mars Toyota; #24 DuPont Chevy; #29 Shell Chevy; #31 Caterpillar Chevy; #33 Overall Mills Chevy; #39 Military Chevy; #48 Lowe‘s Chevy; #83 Crimson Bull Toyota; #88 Amp/National Guard Chevy; #96 Compare.com Ford; and #99 Aflac Ford.(PR), seek the ideas on my Pit Crew Records web page.(4-28-2009) - ESPN‘S NASCAR Coverage Earns 19th Sports actions Emmy Award: ESPN‘s coverage of NASCAR earned its 19th Sports actions Emmy Award, among five presented to ESPN by the National Academy of Tv Arts and Sciences Monday night in New York. The NASCAR award used to be for Technical Group Studio in the 2008 season and honored the ESPN Pit Studio and Craftsman Tech Garage, two mobile studio facilities utilized all the absolute most realistic way thru ESPN platforms. “We‘re humbled that our efforts associated to both the ESPN Pit Studio and the ESPN Craftsman Tech Garage were identified,” said Neatly off Feinberg, ESPN vice president, motorsports. “Every are outlandish in our industry and are worn as key aspects of our NASCAR coverage.” For its NASCAR Countdown studio exhibits that precede all NASCAR lag telecasts, ESPN originates from the Pit Studio. The studio, which weighs virtually 78,000 kilos and travels all season, lets in ESPN to carry the seek and in point of fact feel of its Bristol, Conn.,-based mostly mostly studio exhibits comparable to SportsCenter and Sunday NFL Countdown to the tracks. Host Allen Bestwick and analysts Rusty Wallace and Brad Daugherty man the pit studio for ESPN. The mobile pit studio is geared up with cutting-edge LED lighting fixtures, robotic HD cameras and a dramatic, contoured, video repeat fronting the anchor desk. Positioned attain the pits at each note, the studio is elevated 14 feet whereas in express and 30 foot glass house windows give viewers a seek on the autos, grandstands and pageantry forward of the lag initiate. The ESPN Craftsman Tech Garage is an enclosed studio that contains two ESPN Chevy Cutaway Autos. The studio also has room for displays of diversified lag car aspects comparable to engines, transmissions and shock absorbers. ESPN‘s Tim Brewer, a two-time NASCAR champion crew chief, and diversified ESPN analysts characterize from the Tech Garage all the absolute most realistic way thru lag telecasts to inspire viewers greater note the technical and mechanical aspects of NASCAR racing. The ESPN Craftsman Tech Garage lets in ESPN to repeat segments in the telecasts that fabricate from an enclosed, controlled ambiance without a exterior interference, including to the viewing experience and giving NASCAR fans extra data. ESPN has now received 128 Sports actions Emmy Awards in 21 years of eligibility.(ESPN PR)(4-28-2009)
- Some Speed Cup Driver Notes:
• #2-Kurt Busch is the new aspects leader, overtaking #24-Jeff Gordon by five aspects. Gordon held the tip predicament for the final six races. Busch, after a Talladega manufacture of sixth, assumes the lead for the main time since March 13, 2005.
• #5-Keep Martin‘s victory parade is rapid lived. After his steal at Phoenix, Martin moved to 13th-space. Nonetheless after absolute most realistic his sixth 43rd-space manufacture in 731 starts, Martin fell 18th. He’s now 92 aspects initiate air the Drag for the NASCAR Speed Cup cut-off.
• #39-Ryan Newman lands on the Drag bubble. Newman, who completed third at Talladega, has shrugged off a unhurried initiate that saw four consecutive finishes initiate air the tip 20. He’s now ethical 30 aspects initiate air the tip 12. Biggest six races ago, Newman used to be 32nd in the aspects.
• #16-Greg Biffle and #9-Kasey Kahne are entering into reverse instructions. Biffle, off three consecutive top 10s, is again in the tip 12. Kahne, coming off four consecutive finishes initiate air the tip 10, got bounced from the tip 12 and sits 14th.
• #47-Marcos Ambrose is the nice mover this week, vaulting seven spots up the standings. His fourth-space manufacture at Talladega (which used to be his second profession top five) moved him into the tip 20.(NASCAR PR)(4-28-2009) - Group Proprietor Larry McClure sentenced: As he used to be about to be sentenced Monday for federal earnings tax fraud, these in the court docket stood up for Larry McClure [owner of the #4 Chevy in Sprint Cup Series, three Daytona 500 wins]. Supporters of the motorsports icon stuffed the court docket, which used to be too small to withhold them. Family, web advise online visitors, giants of the stock car racing world — spherical 50 folks— spilled into the hallway, stood on benches and stood shoulder to shoulder in solidarity with McClure and his family. Junior Johnson, the fabled moonshiner-turned-dirt note racer and NASCAR team proprietor, turned out. Joy Stata, a Florida native, used to be there to enhance the man who set aside her fatherland of Bartow on the racing scheme. Jeff Byrd, president of Bristol Motor Speedway, stood initiate air, having arrived too insensible to rep a seat.
Within the court docket of Make a choice James P. Jones, McClure made his final public mea culpa. “I‘d adore to sigh regret to you, the court docket,” he steered Jones, chief think for the Western District of Virginia. “To the opposing counsel, to my family, my God. His will be completed, despite you procure.” Jones‘ decision ushered in a horrified silence, punctuated by sniffles: McClure can support 18 months in penal advanced, the low stop of the sentencing differ. For McClure‘s supporters, it used to be a crushing stop to a three-yr criminal investigation that has taken a toll on him personally and financially. McClure pleaded guilty in January to five counts of filing a pretend earnings tax return, obstructing the federal investigation and lying to Internal Earnings Provider investigators.
As well to the penal advanced time, McClure used to be fined $40,000, ordered to reimburse the IRS $25,000 for its investigation, and to pay virtually $60,000 in restitution to Eastman-Kodak for filing a pretend invoice. He used to be also ordered to refile his deepest earnings tax returns for 2002, 2003 and 2004. At some stage in these years, McClure admitted to accepting $269,000 in money funds from a buddy in alternate for services and products equipped by Morgan-McClure Motorsports, of which McClure is a allotment proprietor. He didn’t characterize the earnings to the company or on his deepest tax returns, and owes the authorities ethical over $100,000. (Bristol Herald Courier)(4-28-2009) - Sad Records — Pamela Roberts Trivette: Pamela Roberts Trivette, the right kind small one in every of the insensible NASCAR story Glenn “Fireball” Roberts, died Sunday at her house in Rockledge. The clarification for loss of life has no longer been launched. She used to be 58. Fireball Roberts, unnecessary to express, is the Apopka native who became one in every of the main NASCAR superstars, successful 33 races, including the Daytona 500. He died on July 2, 1964, after being badly burned in a break at Charlotte weeks earlier. Pam, as she used to be identified to the NASCAR team, used to be full of life in Daytona Seashore-set aside historical capabilities, and maintained a Internet role dedicated to her father at www.fireball22.com. Motorsports historian Roland By job of has a tribute to Pam on the Internet role he maintains, www.fireballroberts.com, which also has a hyperlink to a chic profile on Pam by Florida This day creator Keep DeCotis, which talks about the book she used to be writing on her father.(Orlando Sentinel)(4-28-2009)
- Centennial Skills Balloon Festival at Indy: The well-known Energizer Bunny “Hot Hare” Balloon — the enviornment‘s tallest hot air balloon — will be among the many many shining contributors in the Centennial Skills Balloon Festival presented by AT&T Proper Yellow Pages on Would per chance well even 1-3 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The “Hot Hare” likeness of the Energizer Bunny, which has been the superstar of engaging Energizer Battery commercials since October 1989, stands at 175 feet when completely inflated — 25 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty. The balloon, alongside with many different shining hot air balloons, will settle part in a plump weekend of actions because the Indianapolis Motor Speedway kicks off its Centennial Skills celebration, honoring the founding and constructing of the iconic Speedway in 1909. The Centennial Skills Balloon Festival presented by AT&T Proper Yellow Pages will aim balloon “glows” initiate to the general public Friday night, Would per chance well even 1 and Saturday night, Would per chance well even 2, plus balloon races Saturday morning, Would per chance well even 2 and Sunday morning, Would per chance well even 3. It‘s an acceptable initiate to the Centennial Skills, as a balloon event on June 5, 1909 used to be the main aggressive event to settle space at IMS.
Tickets for the three occasions in 2009 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway — the Indianapolis 500, Allstate 400 on the Brickyard and Crimson Bull Indianapolis GP — could per chance well furthermore be purchased on-line at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com at any time.(IMS PR)(4-28-2009) - Michael Waltrip donates allotment of lag winnings to Tennessee tornado victims: #99-Michael Waltrip took half of of his winnings from the Easter weekend NASCAR Nationwide Sequence lag at Nashville Superspeedway and worn it to donate money and sponsor Finest Western equipped rooms to victims of the tornadoes in the Nashville set aside that occurred on the Friday sooner than the April 11 lag. Waltrip‘s earnings in the lag were $14,925, so he gave $7,500 to the native United Capacity.(Scene Day-to-day)(4-28-2009)
- Two Good Clips autos again: Two Good Clips Camrys will settle to the note at Richmond International Raceway on this weekend‘s Nationwide Sequence lag. As well to Leffler‘s sunless #38 Camry, Braun Racing‘s #10 Toyota will be pushed by Brian Scott and could per chance well aim a reverse Good Clips paint design.(Braun Racing PR)(4-28-2009)
- Carmichael featured in ESPN/Disney film: Motocross champion. Truck racer. And now, superstar. Ricky Carmichael is one in every of the featured athletes in the ESPN/Disney film, X Games in 3D. Carmichael is a two-time gold medal winner in the X Games, and could per chance well very well be featured alongside diversified rude athletes Shaun White, Travis Pastrana, Danny Capacity and Bob Burnquist. The plump-dimension film is the main sports actions-themed 3D movie. Carmichael is scheduled to lag the Monster Vitality / KHI All-Famous person Silverado again Friday, June 5 at Texas Motor Speedway.(Kevin Harvick Inc. PR)(4-28-2009)
- Rookie Ickler picks up fifth space manufacture; subsequent up Texas: Brian Ickler, who used to be filling in for [Kyle] Busch in the O‘Reilly Auto Parts 250 that concluded on Monday at Kansas Speedway, completed in fifth space. Now not improper for Ickler, a 23-yr-worn rookie who used to be driving in his first truck lag. Ickler‘s abilities also had something to attain with the fifth-space manufacture. He‘s been a rising superstar in the NASCAR ranks, as he‘s picked up seven profession victories in both the Tenting World East and West series. Proprietor Billy Ballew will be relying on Ickler extra this season. A San Diego native, Ickler is already scheduled to drive the truck [#51 Toyota] again on June 5 at Texas Motor Speedway.(Kansas City Famous person)(4-28-2009)
- Skinner claims first victory for RMM: After tornadoes, heavy amounts of rainfall, and two attempts to stop the NASCAR Tenting World Truck Sequence lag, Mike Skinner claimed the main victory for co-proprietor Randy Moss and Randy Moss Motorsports on Monday afternoon at Kansas Speedway all the absolute most realistic way thru a rain-delayed and rain-shortened lag. Skinner, driving the #5 Injurious Boy Mowers Toyota Tundra, captured the checkered flag to steal his 26th NCWTS lag and his 10th steal with Toyota Motorsports. As well, the 1995 Truck Sequence Champion has taken over the lead in the NCWTS championship level standings.(Randy Moss Motorsports)(4-28-2009)
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April 28, 2008
- DEI picks up option on Truex, correct through 2009: When there‘s been talk about doubtless free agents for 2009, #1-Martin Truex, Jr. has had his title passed spherical in additional than one story or conversation. There‘s one hitch. His contemporary take care of Dale Earnhardt Inc is correct thru subsequent season in step with team president Max Siegel. “Now we be pleased got an option that we‘ve picked up for 2009, so as that‘s continually reported in a confusing device. We adore Martin and we‘re having discussions about extending it for a long-term deal, however we‘re correct thru 2009. He‘s crucial to our organization…we‘re giving him every little thing we per chance can and what he wants to steal and be cosy right here future.” Siegel also thinks the heading in the right kind course efficiency of all four DEI autos is on the upswing. “I agree with we‘re making vital progress. The #15 team‘s efficiency on a weekly basis is indicative of how we‘ve elevated the program. We‘ve got to procure very patient and focused. Whereas you seek on the #1 team and the #8…we‘re doing tall…got some consistency with our engines and the energy is ethical improbable.”(PRN‘s Garage Pass Radio Negate)(4-28-2008)
- More checking out at Nashville this week: Arriving ethical days after Talladega, superior title groups will be on the Nashville Superspeedway for two days of checking out, Tuesday, April 29 and Wednesday, April 30. Scheduled to study are Hendrick Motorsports (Chevy) with four autos, drivers TBD; #22-Dave Blaney of Invoice Davis Racing (Toyota); #01-Reagan Smith of Dale Earnhardt Inc (Chevy); Haas CNC Racing (Chevy) one car driver TBD; #96-Hall of Fame Racing (Toyota) driver TBD; Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) with one car, driver TBD; and David Stremme checking out for Penske Racing (Dodge).(Nashville Superspeedway)(4-28-2008)
- Trip and Commercial Breakdown of the Aaron‘s 499
Total preference of commercials: 135
Total preference of companies or entities marketed: 75
Starting up time to characterize lag/industrial periods: 2: 00 PM
Terminate time to characterize lag/industrial periods: 5: 31 PM
Total minutes: 211
Minutes of lag broadcast: 154
Minutes of commercials: 57
Alternative of neglected restarts: 0
‘Mystery Debris‘ cautions: 0
Total lag brdcst time 154 Total comm. brdcst time 57
Compare plump post and industrial stats at CawsnJaws.com.(4-28-2008) - Eight drivers each led their first laps in ‘08 in Paul Menard, Ken Schrader, Juan Pablo Montoya, Regan Smith, David Stremme, David Gilliland, A.J. Allmendinger and Elliott Sadler.(ESPN Compare)(4-28-2008)
- Restrictor Plate Competitors Up…All all over again: The new car matched — and exceeded — the roar in competition from the final visit to a restrictor plate note (February‘s Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway). There were 52 lead adjustments among 20 drivers all the absolute most realistic way thru Sunday‘s Aaron‘s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway. The Daytona 500 saw identical numbers — 42 lead adjustments among 16 drivers. Sunday‘s 20 diversified leaders is tied for eighth all-time in Speed Cup Sequence competition. The 52 lead adjustments topped both Talladega races from final season. Within the 2007 spring lag, there had been 42 lead adjustments; in the plunge contest, there had been 41. There used to be also a jump in Green Flag Passes for the Lead, a Loop Records statistic that accounts for lead adjustments all all the absolute most realistic way thru the note (no longer absolute most realistic on the initiate/manufacture line). Sunday‘s lag saw 84 Green Flag Passes for the Lead, when put next to 67 all the absolute most realistic way thru the final lag held at Talladega.(NASCAR)(4-28-2008)
- Roush-Yates Engines to Increase USAC Sequence: Roush-Yates Engines could be the new sole authorized engine rebuilder for the USAC Ford Focal level Midget Sequence. Instituting Roush-Yates Racing Engines because the authorized rebuilder for the Ford engines powering the series reinforces Ford Racing‘s commitment to the series and to offering opponents world-class nice and carrier. “After we approached Doug Yates and his team at Roush-Yates Racing Engines with this alternative they jumped on the likelihood to rep entangled,” said Dan Davis, director, Ford Racing Skills. “It used to be a in point of fact easy decision for us — they are the right kind in the industry and be pleased the sources to give the right kind imaginable product to the series, and together, this puts us in a tall space to control the expansion of the series.”
“This can provide us a superior alternative to magnify moreover to additional our involvement in racing,” said Jon Giles, overall supervisor of special projects for Roush-Yates Engines. “It puts us a step nearer to becoming the total supply for Ford Racing engines.” Roush-Yates Engines has been working arduous to adore the wants of the USAC Focal level Midget Sequence opponents and could per chance well first center of attention on guaranteeing the engine rebuild carrier is on hand to opponents. Rebuilds on the 2.0L Ford ZETEC engines worn in the series will comprise a long block swap all the absolute most realistic way thru the main allotment of the program and fee $3995.00. Roush-Yates Engines on the second develops and builds Ford Racing engines for NASCAR Speed Cup, Nationwide and Craftsman Truck competition. As well, it’s far now increasing and constructing the powerplants for Ford entries in the Extensive-Am Daytona Prototype and KONI Relate sports actions car series.(Ford Racing)(4-28-2008) - Nationwide Sponsoring Kentucky Speedway: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. has agreed to a deal that will bear it the authentic insurance provider of Kentucky Speedway, a venue for Nationwide Sequence and IndyCar Sequence occasions. The three-yr deal will give the privately held, Columbus-based mostly mostly insurer a “house” lag of forms, allowing the firm a critical hospitality alternative on story of the note‘s proximity to Nationwide‘s headquarters. Kentucky Speedway is positioned in Sparta, Ky., about 150 miles southwest of Columbus. A part of the deal involves about 1,500 lag tickets that Nationwide will express for its mates and web advise online visitors. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Nationwide, in its first yr as title sponsor of NASCAR‘s No. 2 series, also has a note take care of Speedway Motorsports Inc. that runs thru 2009, and has begun negotiations with International Speedway Corp. a couple of deal the least bit its tracks.(Columbus, OH Enterprise First)(4-28-2008)
- Bodine to elope Nationwide lag at Darlington: Todd Bodine and Germain Racing will subsequent settle to the note on Would per chance well even Ninth at Darlington Raceway with the #03 Germain Motor Company Toyota in the NASCAR Nationwide Sequence, adopted by extra Truck Sequence motion in the Walk Liquidators Tundra on Friday night at Lowe‘s Motor Speedway on Would per chance well even 16th.(Germain Racing PR)(4-28-2008)
- Vector Security Sponsoring MacDonald Motorsports at Richmond: MacDonald Motorsports annouced that Vector Security will be on the hood and quarter panels of the #81 MacDonald Motorsports Dodge pushed by DJ Kennington at Richmond International Raceway this weekend.(MacDonald Motorsports PR)(4-28-2008)
- SS Greenlight Racing‘s Murphy wins ASI Tiring Model lag: Sean Murphy piloted the #32 ASI LIMITED; Akzo Nobel; Spectrum Metal Ending Chevy Tiring Model to Victory Lane on Saturday night at O‘Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis, Indiana. Murphy received the lag in dominating model in front of the fatherland crowd of main sponsor ASI LIMITED.(SS Greenlight Racing PR)(4-28-2008)
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April 28, 2007
- Jeff Gordon wins pole at Phoenix: #24-Jeff Gordon received the Budweiser Pole for the Aaron‘s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway with a tempo of 192.069mph for his 4th pole of 2007 and 60th of his profession, now the leader for the as much as the moment abilities [1972-present, 1 more then DW]. The remainder of the tip-10 are #38-Gilliland [who teid Gordon‘s speed, but tie goes tot the highest in OWNERS pts], #11-Hamlin, #14-Marlin, #88-Rudd, #78-Kenny Wallace [best of the non top-35‘s], #25-Mears, #48-Johnson, #10-Riggs and #6-Ragan. The non-top 35 groups that made the lag were: #78-Wallace, #10-Riggs, #60-Stated, #00-Reutimann, #4-Burton, #36-Mayfield, #15-Menard and #44-Jarrett [used his final champ prov of 2007 and is now OUT of provs].
For qualifying results/beginning lineup seek my Starting Lineup/Qualifying Outcomes/Expose Internet page.(4-28-2007) - 9 attain no longer qualify for the Aaron‘s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway: #55-Waltrip, #83-Vickers, #22-Blaney, #84-Allmendinger, #21-Schrader, #09-Wallace, #34-Lapage, #37-Andretti and #49-Bliss.(4-28-2007)
- Stock Automobile Followers:
#24-Jeff Gordon took the Bud Pole this day at Talladega Superspeedway. Gordon and David Gilliland ran identical cases…..to the thousandth of a second (49.857…..192.069 MPH), however since Gordon is waaaaay before Gilliland in Proprietor Parts, he gets the predicament. This used to be the second pole in a row for Jeff, his 4th of the season, and the 60th of his Nextel Cup profession. He‘s now solo in 4th on the all time pole record and subsequent up is Cale Yarborough…..ten forward at 70.
David Gilliland (2nd) has his absolute most realistic beginning predicament since he had the pole at Daytona in February.
Reliable Marlin (4th) has his absolute most realistic beginning predicament since he succesful 3rd at Bristol in August of 2004!
Ricky Rudd (fifth) has his absolute most realistic beginning predicament since he had the initiate air pole on the 500 in February.
Kenny Wallace (Sixth) has his absolute most realistic beginning predicament since he timed in 4th at Martinsville in October of 2003!
Casey Mears (7th) has his absolute most realistic beginning predicament since he lined up 3rd at Lowe‘s final October.
David Ragan (10th) ties his profession-absolute most realistic beginning predicament this weekend. He began 10th at Texas two weeks ago….however that lag lined up by aspects since qualifying used to be stormed out. His old absolute most realistic beginning predicament by time used to be 27th at Martinsville earlier this month.
David Reutimann (14th) has his profession-absolute most realistic beginning predicament this weekend. His old absolute most realistic used to be 24th at Atlanta in March.
Paul Menard (19th) tied his profession-absolute most realistic beginning space this day. He also lined up 19th at Las Vegas in March.
Dale Jarrett (43rd) makes express of his final Champions Provisional to bear the subject this week. He‘ll must time in from right here on out or cross into the Top-35 in Proprietor Parts (he‘s on the second 37th, 64 markers out of 35th).
STREAKIN….Jeff Gordon has 6 Top-5 starts in a row.
Denny Hamlin has 5 Top-10 starts in a row.
Jimmie Johnson has 5 Top-10 starts in the final 6 races.
All kinda cryin‘ about rapid autos going house this week, however at the same time as you procure to bear this an impound lag, what else must peaceable you question? Course, we if truth be told don‘t know the way briskly some of these Wretchedness Educate sorts were since its adore we were working two diversified races. In any event, the TT incorporated Michael Waltrip, Brian Vickers, Dave Blaney, A. J. Allmendinger, Ken Schrader, Mike Wallace, Kevin Lepage, John Andretti, and Mike Bliss. Here’s the main lag that Dave Blaney has neglected this season (and first for the Invoice Davis car to be MIA since Atlanta in October of 2004), and the main lag the set aside we received‘t be pleased a #21 Woods Brothers car since we were right here in April of 2000!(Stock Automobile Followers)(4-28-2007) - Talladega Qualifying Quick Info
.. Jeff Gordon received the Bud Pole for the Aaron‘s 499, his 60th Bud Pole in 482 profession Nextel Cup races. He moved into fourth on the all-time Bud Pole winners record, breaking a tie with Darrell Waltrip.
.. Here’s his third Bud Pole this season. He also began first at Texas when qualifying used to be canceled. Here’s Gordon‘s seventh top-10 initiate in 2007 — all top-fives.
.. Here’s Gordon‘s first Bud Pole in 29 races at Talladega.
.. David Gilliland (second) posted an identical qualifying time to Gordon‘s. Gilliland will initiate second based mostly mostly on the tie-breaker which is contemporary yr car proprietor aspects. Here’s his third consecutive front-row initiate in a restrictor-plate lag. He received the bud Pole for the Daytona 500 this season and the UAW-Ford 500 at Talladega final October.
.. Denny Hamlin (third) posted his absolute most realistic Nextel Cup initiate at Talladega. Hamlin also began third in both of his Busch Sequence races right here (2005 and 2006).
.. Reliable Marlin (fourth) posted his second top-10 initiate of 2007 and his absolute most realistic initiate since he began third at Martinsville in August 2004.
.. Kenny Wallace (sixth) posted his absolute most realistic initiate since he began fourth at Martinsville in October 2003. That used to be also Wallace‘s most most up-to-date top-10 initiate.
.. Here’s the main time that the Wooden Brothers be pleased no longer succesful for a lag since this lag in 2000.(NASCAR)(4-28-2007) - Kyle Busch Walks Away From Provoking Crash in Busch lag: #5-Kyle Busch walked far off from a spectacular break early in Saturday‘s Busch Sequence lag at Talladega Superspeedway. Busch used to be working second because the subject drove off flip four on the 2.66-mile oval to stop lap 27 of the 117-lap Aaron‘s 312. Busch all staunch now darted up the banking as he willing to cross #9-Kasey Kahne for the lead. #33-Tony Stewart, in third, adopted and looked as if it would hit Busch‘s car. Busch then bounced off the automobile pushed by #24-Casey Mears and turned all the absolute most realistic way thru the note and into the wall. Busch‘s car used to be on its aspect as it struck the initiate air barrier, then skidded on its roof down the banking and onto the grass infield, the set aside it began barrel-rolling as flames erupted from beneath the hood. The #5 Chevy in the slay stopped on its wheels and Busch rapidly scrambled from the cockpit. He walked straight to a ready ambulance for the foremost experience to the infield clinical center.(Associated Press)(4-28-2007)
- Cat M-Sequence design for Blaney at MIS in June: #22-Dave Blaney is scheduled to elope a imprint new special paint design at Michigan in June, that comprises the CAT emblem on the hood and the M-Sequence motor grader on the rear decklid & quarter panels. Compare an image of the design on my #22 Group Schemes web page.(4-28-2007)
- Repeat: Dodge staying in NASCAR: Whereas auto industry analysts and executives count on the final result of the sale of DaimlerChrysler, which could per chance well happen in the next month, Dodge officers dispute they can stay in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Sequence despite what the final result of the sale. “We imagine in the promoting and marketing imprint of the sport and the consciousness it provides for the Dodge imprint. The NASCAR fan scandalous is a chic match for Dodge and the autos we manufacturer. Now we be pleased got future commitments to the sport and to our groups, and we are in a position to, without quiz, support these commitments. As we‘ve said many cases, Dodge is in NASCAR to procure,” said Mike Accavitti, director, Dodge Motorsports and SRT Advertising and marketing.(SpeedTV.com)(4-28-2007)
- HBO Pay-Per-Stare and Eldora Speedway Get Ancient previous to Increase Victory Junction: The worn faculty dirt upon which official stock car racing used to be constructed will play host to this day‘s racing stars when the third annual Nextel Prelude to the Dream presented by Old Spice takes space June 6 at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. And for these no longer lucky enough to capture a seat for the dirt insensible model lag that comprises 25 world notorious drivers as they battle for dirt supremacy, HBO Pay-Per-Stare will repeat the event are residing to the total nation. Proceeds from this ground-breaking telecast will enhance the Victory Junction Gang Camp and the Tony Stewart Foundation. The all-superstar lag will aim such racing icons as Tony Stewart, Juan Pablo Montoya, Jeff Gordon, Kasey Kahne, Kevin Harvick, Matt Kenseth, Keep Martin, Denny Hamlin, Bobby Labonte and extra. All will pilot 2,300-pound dirt insensible model stock autos tremendous of striking out over 800 horsepower. The are residing broadcast will initiate at 7pm/et, with a sigh replay and subsequent replays for the length of the week and the following weekend. HBO Pay-Per-Stare‘s first ever racing telecast has a rapid retail imprint $24.95 and on hand to extra than 61 million pay-per-test properties. HBO Pay-Per-Stare is the leading vendor of event programming in the pay-per-test industry. Ordering data and up-to-the minute racing data is on hand at www.hbo.com. More info on my Racing Charities web page.(Factual Bustle Communication PR)(4-28-2007)
- Daytona International Speedway Launches Famous person Tickets for Charity: Daytona 500 winners Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson and Mario Andretti, Grammy Award nominee Jewel, TV host Kelly Ripa, and motion sport story Tony Hawk, among others, will set aside their inventive talents to the test to inspire commemorate the 50th working of NASCAR‘s crown jewel stock car lag, the 2008 Daytona 500. Daytona International Speedway (DIS) launched its “Famous person Tickets for Charity” competition, the set aside the form of the most sought-after mark in motorsports history will be chosen from submissions equipped by celebrities, with fans having a sigh in the decision. Program spokesperson and three-time Daytona 500 champion Jeff Gordon and DIS President Robin Braig launched the program at Talladega Superspeedway and unveiled a whole lot of superstar designs. Famous person spokesperson Carson Daly also participated in a media tour from New York City to kick off the program. Vote casting begins Tuesday, Would per chance well even 1. Followers are encouraged to click on the “Famous person Tickets for Charity” banner on daytona500.com as generally as they adore to study and vote for his or her licensed superstar mark designs. The highest 10 most in model designs, based mostly mostly on fan voting, alongside with the contributors of a blue ribbon panel that will settle the winner, will be launched at Michigan International Speedway Friday, June 15. The successful form will be launched all the absolute most realistic way thru the Pepsi 400 (July 5-7) weekend in Daytona Seashore. As soon as the successful form is chosen, all customary superstar art work will be auctioned on-line with the proceeds benefiting The Jeff Gordon Foundation, which helps young folks with life-threatening diseases. Tickets to the 50th working of the Daytona 500 toddle on sale Wednesday, Would per chance well even 9, 2007. To vote for mark designs, design close tickets, or for mark data, visit daytona500.com.(DIS PR)(4-28-2007)
- Sunday Marks 20th Anniversary of Davey Allison‘s First Cup Employ: Sunday‘s working of the Aaron‘s 499 will mark the 20th anniversary of the main Cup victory for Alabama native Davey Allison, who captured the spring lag at Talladega Superspeedway on Would per chance well even 3, 1987 on his solution to successful Rookie of the three hundred and sixty five days honors. It used to be one in every of two victories that season for Allison, making him the main Cup driver to steal multiple races in his rookie season. Allison‘s victory got right here in absolute most realistic the ninth lag of the season. He edged out Terry Labonte, Kyle Petty and Dale Earnhardt, who had received six of the main eight races that yr. Allison went on to steal 19 cases in his Cup profession — including victories at Talladega Superspeedway in 1989 and 1992 — and posted a whole of 66 top-five finishes and 92 top-10s. Even despite the indisputable truth that Allison died on July 13, 1993 at age 32 from injuries sustained in a helicopter break, he peaceable accomplished enough in his shortened profession to be named one in every of NASCAR‘s 50 Biggest Drivers.(TSS PR), it used to be also the same lag that forced NASCAR to cross to restrictor plates on the engines to unhurried down the autos when Bobby Allison [Davey‘s Dad] got airbourne on the frontstretch and torn down yards of the retract fence, nearly going into the stands. In qualifying for that lag Invoice Elliott set aside of living the all time pole tempo characterize for any note in Cup, with a tempo of 212.809mph.(4-28-2007)
- Kodak returns to the note, on the #12: #12-Ryan Newman will elope a special “Think” themed #12 Kodak Dodge this Sunday (April 29) in the Aaron‘s 499 Nextel Cup lag at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. “Think” is allotment of a brand new marketing and marketing campaign by Kodak to bid patrons to agree with about how mighty they exhaust on ink. Kodak‘s new EasyShare inkjet printers, on hand now at Finest Desire, express top charge ink that could per chance well put as much as 50 percent on printed paperwork and photos. The Talladega lag marks the main time since 2005 that a Kodak car will compete in a Nextel Cup event. See for added data about the “Think” marketing and marketing campaign and the #12 Kodak Dodge in the attain future.(ketchum PR), seek photos of the design on my #12 Group Schemes web page.(4-28-2007)
- Dale Jr‘s Busch team to honor fallen Blue Angel Pilot: As a silent tribute to Lt. Cmdr. Kevin “Kojak” Davis, Shane Huffman has removed his title from above the door of the #88 Navy Chevy and replaced it with a special Blue Angels decal for Saturday‘s Busch Sequence lag at Talladega Superspeedway. Lt. Cmdr. Davis, 32, of Pittsfield, Mass., died Saturday when his No. 6 F/A-18 Hornet crashed all the absolute most realistic way thru an air reward in Beaufort, S.C. “The strategies and prayers of every person at JR Motorsports are with Kojak‘s family and web advise online visitors,” Huffman said. “I had the choice to meet him once I flew with the Blue Angels again in February, and Dale (Earnhardt) Jr. met him the yr sooner than, so his loss of life hit us arduous. I needed to attain something to honor our fallen buddy, and this ethical gave the affect adore the ideal form thing to attain.”(JR Motorsports PR)(4-28-2007)
- Kyle Busch Walks Away From Provoking Crash: #5-Kyle Busch walked far off from a spectacular break early in Saturday‘s Busch Sequence lag at Talladega Superspeedway. Busch used to be working second because the subject drove off flip four on the 2.66-mile oval to stop lap 27 of the 117-lap Aaron‘s 312. Busch all staunch now darted up the banking as he willing to cross #9-Kasey Kahne for the lead. #33-Tony Stewart, in third, adopted and looked as if it would hit Busch‘s car. Busch then bounced off the automobile pushed by #24-Casey Mears and turned all the absolute most realistic way thru the note and into the wall. Busch‘s car used to be on its aspect as it struck the initiate air barrier, then skidded on its roof down the banking and onto the grass infield, the set aside it began barrel-rolling as flames erupted from beneath the hood. The #5 Chevy in the slay stopped on its wheels and Busch rapidly scrambled from the cockpit. He walked straight to a ready ambulance for the foremost experience to the infield clinical center.(Associated Press)(4-28-2007)
- Santos to Get Busch Debut at Richmond: Bobby Santos III will strive to bear his Busch Sequence debut subsequent month at Richmond International Raceway, as Riley-D‘Hondt Motorsports will subject a Toyota for Santos on the side of Invoice Davis Racing. Santos, a BDR pattern driver, has an initiate-wheel background. He’s scheduled for 10 Busch races this yr. BDR‘s Gene Nead could be the crew chief.(SceneDaily.com)(4-28-2007)
- Wyler Racing groups up with American Commercial Traces: Wyler Racing has launched that American Commercial Traces (ACL) has signed on as a sponsor of the #60 Con-device Freight Toyota in the Craftsman Truck Sequence. ACL joins an outstanding catalog of sponsors supporting Wyler Racing and three-time Craftsman Truck Sequence‘ Champion Jack Sprague in their uncover for the 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Sequence Championship. ACL‘s insignia will first appear on the #60 Con-device Freight Toyota on June eighth all the absolute most realistic way thru the Sam‘s Town 400 at Texas Motor Speedway.(Wyler Racing PR)(4-28-2007)
- Roush Fenway Racing to subject allotment-time ARCA team with Darnell: UPDATE 2:Darnell scores second space manufacture: Roush Fenway Racing has launched that this could per chance well initiate fielding a allotment-time ARCA RE/MAX Sequence team in 2007 with multiple drivers on the wheel. The #99 team will debut this weekend at Kansas Speedway with Erik Darnell, driver of the #99 Northern Software + Equipment Ford in the Craftsman Truck Sequence, assuming driving responsibilities. Darnell competed in the ARCA RE/MAX Sequence in 2005. In five profession starts, Darnell‘s absolute most realistic manufacture is a fourth space at The Milwaukee Mile. Longtime Roush Fenway Racing worker Jeff Campey has been named crew chief of the #99 Ford Fusion. Most no longer too long ago Campey labored as Roush Fenway‘s Craftsman Truck Sequence shop supervisor. Campey has spent time atop the pit field, having called races for Greg Biffle and David Ragan.(Roush Fenway Racing PR)(4-24-2007)
UPDATE: Roush Fenway Racing has launched that Simply Wow, a division of Provide Reveal Holdings, will sponsor it‘s #99 Ford Fusion in the ARCA RE/MAX Sequence at Kansas Speedway on April 27 and at Kentucky Speedway on Would per chance well even 12. Roush Fenway Racing driver Erik Darnell will be in the again of the wheel for both occasions.(Roush Fenway Racing PR)(4-26-2007)
UPDATE 2: Erik Darnell, driving the #99-Simply Wow Ford, scored a second-space manufacture in Roush Fenway Racing‘s 2007 debut in the ARCA RE/MAX Sequence at Kansas Speedway on Friday night. Darnell needed to battle arduous for his runner-up manufacture, after beginning the lag in the 41st space following a procedural rule infraction sooner than qualifying.(Roush Fenway PR)(4-28-2007)
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April 28, 2006
- Fifth Annual Dale Earnhardt Day Celebration April 29th: Organizers at Dale Earnhardt, Inc. be pleased confirmed that celebrations honoring the life and legacy of Dale Earnhardt will settle space at Dale Earnhardt, Inc., on Saturday, April 29, 2006 from 9: 00am — 4: 00pm. Dale Earnhardt will be honored and inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame on April 27 in Talladega, Ala. The Busch Sequence lag will be held on Dale‘s birthday, April 29th. In honor of both occasions, this yr‘s theme will highlight Dale‘s fabulous note characterize at Talladega International Speedway. Dale Earnhardt is the winningest driver at Talladega with 10 trips to Victory Lane all the absolute most realistic way thru his well-known profession. His 76th, and final, victory occurred on the 2.66-mile superspeedway on October 15, 2000 when he roared from 17th to first in the final laps.
Followers attending the Dale Earnhardt Day festivities at Dale Earnhardt, Inc. on Saturday, April 29 are in for a special day. Other than all of the capabilities and actions that encompass the birthday of our co-founder and seven-time NASCAR champion, they can also rep to listen to from a critical network data anchor. Brian Williams, lead anchor of NBC Nightly Records, could be the Extensive Marshall. A fan of NASCAR and buddy of Dale Earnhardt, Williams will preside over the three: 00pm/et ceremony to officially mark Dale‘s birthday. He’ll allotment tales of his relationship with Dale and inspire the Dale Earnhardt Foundation in recognizing achievements from the previous yr. He’ll be a part of Teresa Earnhardt, President and CEO of DEI, on the three: 00pm/et. ceremony, moreover. They’ll set a special Dale Earnhardt Day flag which is in a local to be auctioned all the absolute most realistic way thru the day. Later in the afternoon, Williams will be honored all the absolute most realistic way thru a VIP guest reception. And, ethical adore final yr, there will be some autographed sheet metal and diversified outlandish objects up for auction for the length of the day. The first silent auction is from 9: 00am — 12: 00pm/et and the second will elope from 1: 00 — 3: 00pm/et. The critical silent auction will initiate at 9: 00pm/et and prevent at 3: 00pm/et that comprises 10 objects of very outlandish nature. For extra data of cases and occasions, actions, areas to procure and things to attain whereas in town for Dale Earnhardt Day, strive www.DaleEarnhardtInc.com beneath the Legacy Portion..(4-24/28-2006) - #09 Now a Ford: it used to be renowned on the Talladega Qualifying Expose that the #09 Miccosukee Resort Dodge used to be modified to the Miccosukee Resort Ford, no be aware if right here is eternal or ethical for Talladega. Bustle Channel Entirely pleased Hour practice reported the #09 Ford Taurus used to be purchased from RYR and has a leased Roush-Yates engine.(4-28-2006)
- Final TV rankings down for Phoenix: Final Nielsen Media Compare rankings for final Saturday night‘s Subway Unique 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup lag at Phoenix International Raceway were down 5.8 percent from final yr‘s lag, Avenue & Smith‘s SportsBusiness Day-to-day reports. This yr‘s lag earned a 4.8 ranking and a 9 market allotment, down from 5.1/10 final yr, however it used to be peaceable the weekend‘s most realistic doubtless rated sports actions event.(SceneDaily.com), seek my TV Ratings web page for the 206 Ratings Chart.(4-28-2006)
- Talladega Tire Notes: Here’s the main time Goodyear has introduced this combination of left- and proper form-aspect tires to the note . . . both Nextel Cup and Busch Sequence groups will elope the same tire set aside of living-up this weekend . . . whereas this combination is allotment of the superspeedway team for 2006, Talladega is the right kind note at which groups will elope these codes . . . this set aside of living-up is a small bit diversified than the one elope at NASCAR‘s diversified restrictor plate note at Daytona . . . as on all ovals bigger than one mile in dimension, groups are required to elope interior liners in all four tire positions at Talladega . . . the inflation of the interior liners wants to be 12-25 psi bigger than that of the outer tire. Estimated Pit Window: Every 34-36 laps, based mostly mostly on fuel mileage.(Goodyear PR), seek extra on my Talladega Trip Records/Rundown Internet page.(4-28-2006)
- Rookie Records and Notes: Clint Bowyer used to be the Raybestos Rookie of the Trip in the April 22 Subway Unique 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. Bowyer completed fifth, his first top-five in 9 profession NEXTEL Cup Sequence starts. He led for the main time in his NEXTEL Cup Sequence profession, holding the tip predicament three cases for 21 laps. Bowyer took top rookie honors for the second time this season. Bowyer succesful eighth at Phoenix, the right kind qualifying effort of his NEXTEL Cup profession. Bowyer took the lead in the Raybestos Rookie standings over Denny Hamlin at Phoenix. He enjoys an eight-level lead (85-77) over Hamlin entering the April 30 Aaron‘s 499 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, The Subway Unique 500 is the second consecutive lag the set aside TWO or extra Raybestos Inexperienced persons led no longer decrease than one lap: Bowyer and J.J. Yeley, who led once for one lap. The 2002 Tropicana 400 at Chicagoland Speedway is most most up-to-date NEXTEL Cup Sequence lag the set aside TWO Raybestos Inexperienced persons completed inner the tip five. Jimmie Johnson completed fourth before Ryan Newman, who placed fifth. The insensible Davey Allison is the right kind Raybestos Rookie to steal the Aaron‘s 499 at Talladega. He received the 1987 event by .78 second over Terry Labonte. Allison also led the most laps in the lag, holding the tip predicament six cases for 108 of the 178 laps (the event used to be shortened by 10 laps consequently of darkness). Allison stays the right kind Raybestos Rookie to book the most laps in the Aaron‘s 499 and holds the characterize for most laps led by a rookie in the spring lag at Talladega. Since Allison‘s steal in 1987, a Raybestos Rookie has completed in the tip-five in the Aaron‘s 499 ethical twice: Tony Stewart (fifth in 1999) and Kurt Busch (third in 2001). Biggest one Raybestos Rookie has received the pole space in 35 old Aaron‘s 499 races at Talladega Superspeedway: Jimmie Johnson (2002).(Raybestos PR), for plenty of extra notes, standings and extra, seek my Rookie Internet page.(4-28-2006)
- #61 gets Talladega sponsor: Front Row Motorsports launched that Inform Water Heaters could be the Fundamental Sponsor on the #61 Ford for the Aaron‘s 499 at Talladega. Inform has an outstanding heritage and market leading products.Inform Industries used to be based mostly in 1946, as a small entrepreneurial firm in Nashville, TN. Within the years that adopted, Inform expanded and be pleased change into a pacesetter in the water heating industry, thru steadfast commitments to offering water heater alternatives for years of proper carrier.(Front Row Motorsports PR)(4-28-2006)
- Penske Records: #2 crew chief again; Window Acquire bid looked at: #2-Kurt Busch crew chief Roy McCauley used to be again on the job at Penske Racing South early Monday after lacking the lag weekend at Phoenix. McCauley neglected the Nextel Cup lag after undergoing a minor coronary heart design all the absolute most realistic way thru the week. He’s already at Talladega Superspeedway alongside with his NASCAR team for this weekend‘s Aaron‘s 499. “I steered them that I‘d settle it easy over the weekend final week, and I did ethical that,” McCauley said. “Nonetheless I also steered them that at 5: 30 a.m. on Monday, we were going again to my licensed schedule.”(SceneDaily.com)
AND: Penske Racing South crew contributors are intent on making definite that a window salvage bid never costs one in every of their drivers aspects again. At Phoenix, #2-Kurt Busch‘s window salvage got right here loose, and he misplaced laps pitting to repair it. NASCAR requires window nets be stable anytime a driver is on the note.(SceneDaily.com)(4-28-2006) - #74 appeals NASCAR elegant and penalties UPDATE: #74-McGlynn Racing launched this day that the be pleased formally requested a listening to with the National Stock Automobile Racing Commission for the [25 point] penalties issued to proprietor, Raynard McGlynn, driver Derrike Cope moreover to the $50,000 elegant issued to crew chief, Domenic Turse.(McGlynn Racing PR)(4-23-2006)
UPDATE: Derrike Cope says McGlynn Motorsports‘ charm of a $50,000 elegant and 25 aspects for an illegal consumption manifold at Texas is scheduled for subsequent Tuesday. Cope, the driver of the team‘s #74 Dodge in the Nextel Cup Sequence, said the team used to be the usage of a brand new consumption manifold, and when a NASCAR authentic saw them striking it on the automobile, they were steered it used to be doubtlessly illegal. The automobile never in actuality went thru inspection with the illegal manifold. “We‘re going to battle thru the charm … and seek if there is some form of location that would decrease the elegant,” Cope said. The team sat out the Phoenix lag and could per chance well sit out the Talladega lag with hopes of returning at Richmond.(SceneDaily.com)(4-28-2006) - NCMA Appoints Andy Papathanassiou Executive Director: The board of the North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA) this day named Andy Papathanassiou because the manager director of the organization. He’ll also support because the manager director of the North Carolina Motorsports Foundation, the educational and charitable arm of the industry in the swear. The NCMA is the sigh of the motorsports‘ industry in North Carolina representing companies in the swear that enhance extra than 26,000 jobs. As well to his role with NCMA, Papathanassiou began his profession in the motorsports‘ industry in 1992. As a crew member and pit-crew coach, he received four championships (1995, 1997, 1998 and 2001) with the #24 NASCAR Nextel Cup Sequence team of driver Jeff Gordon sooner than assuming his contemporary role throughout which he oversees crew coaching and worker pattern. Papathanassiou will continue the work of retiring NCMA and NCMF executive director Ed McLean. For data on the NCMA toddle to ncmotorsportsassociation.org.(4-28-2006)
- JR Motorsports to Add Second Group: Dale Earnhardt Jr.‘s JR Motorsports Busch Sequence team plans to magnify to a two-car effort later this season, with Shane Huffman driving in five or six races as a teammate to Keep McFarland. JR Motorsports hopes to magnify to a two-car team plump time in 2007. Huffman drives for JR Motorsports in the Hooters Pro Cup series, standing second in the Southern Division aspects standings.(NASCAR Scene)(4-28-2006)
- CarFax to Sponsor Michigan Busch Trip: Carfax and Michigan International Speedway (MIS) launched this day that Carfax could be the title sponsor of the August 19 “Carfax 250” NASCAR Busch Sequence lag at MIS. Because the main NASCAR sponsorship of any form for Carfax, the firm is taking a seek to bear a lasting affect on the millions of racing fans all the absolute most realistic way thru the nation.(BusinessWire.com)(4-28-2006)
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April 28, 2005
- House Depot and Gibbs to invent Playgrounds: House Depot this day launched a partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing and the nonprofit team, Kaboom!, to invent playgrounds for at-possibility young folks who are residing in NASCAR lag communities. The Racing to Play program is designed to invent a NASCAR-themed playground in a single day ethical forward of a scheduled weekend NASCAR lag. Tony Stewart, whose JGR Nextel Cup entry is subsidized by House Deport, is scheduled to settle allotment when the main playground is constructed June 16 in Jackson, Mich., forward of the Michigan 400 on the Michigan International Speedway. Plans name for added playgrounds in Daytona Seashore, Fla.; Joliet, Sick.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Fontana, Calif.; Richmond, Va.; Talladega, Ala.; Kansas City, Kan; Atlanta, Ga.; and Phoenix, Ariz.(NASCAR Scene Day-to-day E-newsletter)(4-28-2005)
- Geoffrey Bodine to strive some Cup races: Geoffrey Bodine said he plans on driving in three to five Nextel Cup occasions this yr with Rick Ware‘s #52 Dodge, beginning with subsequent month‘s Nextel Cup All-Famous person Relate at Lowe‘s Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC.(Elmira Famous person Gazette), Jose Luis Ramirez no longer too long ago tested for Ware at Infineon Raceway, however crashed, supposedly will peaceable strive to strive to bear the June lag.(4-28-2005)
- Honor for Woody: Workers creator Larry Woody of The Tennessean is the 2005 recipient of theInternational Motorsports Hall of Fame‘s Henry T. McLemore Award, which recognizes famed motorsports journalism. Woody will be honored all the absolute most realistic way thru ceremonies tonight on the hall in Talladega, Ala., alongside with 2005 inductees Darrell Waltrip, Nigel Mansell, Chip Hanauer, Joe Amato and Bob Glidden. Woody is the 25th person to procure the McLemore Award because it used to be first awarded in 1969. Earlier recipients comprise Chris Economaki, Ken Squier, Barney Hall, Eli Gold, Bob Jenkins and Ned Jarrett.(Tennessean)(4-28-2005)
- Jeff Gordon, Newman and Kenseth to study at Indy UPDATE 2: #24-Jeff Gordon is scheduled to initiate preparations this day for what generally is a ancient victory in August at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The four-time Brickyard 400 champion is representing Chevrolet in a closed two-day tire test on the Speedway. He‘ll be joined by Ryan Newman (Dodge) and Matt Kenseth (Ford) as Goodyear assessments to stumble on how its new, softer tire compounds fare on Indy‘s newly paved surface. The general groups could per chance well furthermore be expected to study on the Speedway both sooner than or after the Nextel Cup lag July 10 at Chicagoland Speedway. The sessions are scheduled July 5-6 and 11-12. Rain is in the forecast for this day, which could per chance well disrupt a test already postponed once. It used to be pushed again to enable for grinding of the note after a Firestone test in preparation for the Indianapolis 500 produced irregular tire set aside on. A subsequent Firestone test indicated the grinding had completed its job.(Indianapolis Famous person)(4-26-2005)
UPDATE: Goodyear will strive — again — to withhold its NASCAR tire test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this day after Tuesday‘s session used to be rained out. The tire manufacturer postponed a identical session earlier this month when the note‘s surface used to be being grinded. This day‘s test is closed to the general public.(Indianapolis Famous person)(4-27-2005)
UPDATE 2: On-note preparations for the Brickyard 400 began Wednesday. A Goodyear tire test, shortened to 1 day by rain Tuesday, used to be completed with Jeff Gordon (Chevrolet), Ryan Newman (Dodge) and Matt Kenseth (Ford) working laps.(Indianapolis Famous person)(4-28-2005) - Batman Returns with Martin, to sponsor MIS Trip UPDATE: #6-Keep Martin will elope a ‘Batman Begins‘ design on the June Michigan lag. Compare the design on my #6 Group Schemes web page.(4-22-2005)
UPDATE: NASCAR, Warner Bros. Consumer Merchandise and International Speedway Corporation launched that Batman Begins*, the highly anticipated film from Warner Bros. Photos, will settle center stage at Michigan International Speedway on June 19 for the working of the NASCAR Nextel Cup “Batman Begins 400.” The film opens worldwide on June 15. Roush Racing story Keep Martin will rep a small bit extra Batman energy to inspire him rep to Victory Lane, as his Ford will aim a special Batman Begins paint design for the lag. Martin‘s fellow Roush Racing driver, Ricky Craven, could per chance even be sporting a Batman Begins design all the absolute most realistic way thru the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Sequence event on June 18. Trip fans will doubtless be pleased a front-row seat for a one-of-a-form celebration of the film‘s initiate when the Batmobile from the film leads the pack of 43 lag autos off of pit avenue to initiate the battle for the checkered flag.
Moreover the on-note motion that fans will be in a local to luxuriate in all the absolute most realistic way thru the weekend, the newly redesigned fan set aside in the again of the critical grandstand at Michigan International Speedway will incorporate the Batman Begins Fan Zone, which is in a local to attempt the Batmobile from the film, Keep Martin‘s Batman Begins themed car, the Ricky Craven truck, and the story and event autos that are allotment of the weekend‘s Batman motion. The Batman Begins Fan Zone will also comprise diversified actions and outlandish merchandise based mostly mostly on the film and the Batman Begins 400. Whereas right here is the main time a critical motion characterize is serving because the title sponsor of a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup lag, it’s no longer the main time Warner Bros. Consumer Merchandise has been eager with NASCAR or Michigan International Speedway. Fair final August, Warner Bros. Consumer Merchandise and DC Comics partnered with Michigan International Speedway for the highly successful Justice League Racing Weekend Provided by Hot Wheels, as some of NASCAR‘s top drivers piloted autos emblazoned with the familiar heroes of the Justice League. Followers can peaceable design close tickets to the Batman Begins 400 by calling MIS at 1-800-354-1010 or going online to www.MISpeedway.com.(Alan Taylor Communications)(4-28-2005) - Sponsor again for Lepage at Talladega AND/IMAGES: This weekend Kevin Lepage and the #37 R&J Racing Group will be sporting a brand new seek as Patrón Tequila comes on board the #37 R&J Racing Dodge Charger for the Aaron‘s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, AL. The team is no longer going to absolute most realistic be taking their sponsor from Daytona to Talladega, however also the automobile that earned them a Ninth space manufacture. Lepage and the total crew are taking a seek to be pleased a solid elope this weekend.(R&J Racing/Built-in Advertising and marketing Solutions PR)(4-26-2005)
AND On Wednesday, Kevin Lepage unveiled a brand new paint design for this weekend‘s Aaron‘s 499 NASCAR Nextel Cup event at Talladega Superspeedway and it‘s definite to set aside success with the boss — “the ideal boss”. The shining, lime inexperienced Dodge Charger is a associated car that Lepage lag to a Ninth space manufacture in the Daytona 500 earlier this yr and it’s far again subsidized by Patrón Tequila (in Spanish, the be aware *patrón *means “the ideal boss”). “We are very cosy to thunder that Patrón is with us for five extra races this yr and the new paint design is going to seek tall on the note,” said Lepage. “Patrón got right here on board in Daytona and we had a top ten there and we thought to lag the same device in Talladega. The automobile drafts well in web advise online web advise online visitors and that‘s serious, however equally as crucial, we want to procure out of distress and steer sure of any superior mishaps.”
After Talladega, the R&J Racing #37 Patrón Tequila Dodge Charger pushed by Kevin Lepage will be racing in Michigan on June 19, Chicago on July 10, Watkins Glen on August 14 and in Fontana, Ca. on September 4.(R&J Racing/Built-in Advertising and marketing Solutions PR)(4-28-2005)
IMAGES: seek four photos of the automobile on my #37 Group Schemes web page.(4-28-2005) - Nextel Invites Workers at RJR to attend the All-Famous person Tournament: To honor the rich custom and esteemed contribution that R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company equipped to the NASCAR team for 33 years, Nextel gave workers of R.J. Reynolds 1,500 tickets to attend the upcoming NASCAR NEXTEL All-Famous person Relate beneath the lights at Lowe‘s Motor Speedway. The premier all-superstar event will settle space Saturday, Would per chance well even 21 at 7: 30pm/et.(Nextel PR)(4-28-2005)
- Sad Records: Award-successful Detroit motorsports reporter and longtime buddy of Michigan International Speedway, Joe Dowdall, passed away of pancreatic most cancers on April 24, 2005. He used to be 80. The media center at MIS has been named in his honor since 1986 consequently of Dowdall‘s superior enhance in covering races on the note since its inception in 1968. Dowdall had over a 40-yr profession on the Detroit Events, Detroit Free Press and Detroit Records, reporting on diversified racing subjects for the length of his lifetime. A local of Detroit, he also each so steadily covered the Lions, Tigers, Crimson Wings and Pistons. He once said, “Success and destiny gave me a 50-yard line seat on life.” Born and raised in Detroit‘s Corktown neighborhood, Dowdall attended Holy Redeemer Excessive College and the University of Detroit sooner than enlisting in the U.S. Air Pressure all the absolute most realistic way thru World Battle II. Between missions as a radio operator on B24 Liberators in Italy, he got his initiate as a reporter by publishing a makeshift sports actions web page of stateside baseball and football scores for his bomber squadron.
He joined the Detroit Free Press in 1948 as a reproduction boy, and over time labored as a police-beat reporter, Sunday aspects editor and sportswriter. He joined the Detroit Records in 1968 as its motorsports editor and covered a superior preference of racing occasions, including many at MIS. His efforts were identified with a whole lot of honors, including two Internet page One Awards, multiple national and swear Motorsports Author of the three hundred and sixty five days awards, and he purchased the inaugural Ray Marquette Award for Auto Racing Journalism in 1979. After retiring from the Detroit Records in 1987, Dowdall lived in Traverse City, Michigan, North Hutchinson Island, Florida and Extensive Rapids, Michigan. He’s survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Shirley, by his five young folks, Debbie (Deacon), David, Michael, Daniel and Kathy (Forrester), and by sixteen grandchildren. A memorial carrier for Joe Dowdall has been scheduled for 10: 00 a.m. on Thursday, Would per chance well even 5, 2005 on the St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church in Grosse Pointe Farms (MI). Donations in his honor wants to be sent to St. Jude Youngsters‘s Compare Hospital in lieu of plant life.(MIS)(4-28-2005) - #12 Crew wins at Phoenix: The #12 ALLTEL pit crew earned its second Checkers/Rally‘s Double Pressure-Through Relate Award at Phoenix International Raceway final weekend. The ALLTEL team is now tied with its teammate, the #2 Miller Lite team, moreover to the #38 team for the Checkers/Rally‘s Relate lead.(Penske Racing)(4-28-2005)
- Busch and Johnson to elope the #5 in a couple of races: Hendrick Motorsports has also engaged their driver lag. Rookie Blake Feese used to be alleged to drive the #5 Chevrolet at Talladega this weekend, however Nextel Cup rookie Kyle Busch is in the automobile instead. Hendrick representatives stress that the driver change has no concerning the longer term, pointing out that the schedule used to be never 100% authentic. Even supposing it‘s subject to replace, the schedule over the next five races has Busch in the #5 at Darlington and Lowe‘s, whereas Jimmie Johnson will possess in at Richmond and Dover. Feese is expected again for the June lag at Nashvillle.(BGNRacing.com)(4-28-2005)
- Fisher and Moore to elope some Busch races in 2005: Sarah Fisher and Ryan Moore know they can compete in the Busch Sequence this yr, however they can‘t inform exactly when. Fisher has elope absolute most realistic a couple of stock car races [so far] driving for Invoice McAnally and hopes to elope two Busch occasions later this yr. Moore plans on working the total Busch North schedule moreover to to five Busch occasions. DEI Vice President Richie Gilmore said he hopes the main lag [for Moore] will be Richmond in September. Moore used to be scheduled to study with Paul Menard April 25 in Lakeland (FL). If his assessments and races toddle well, he could per chance well replace Martin Truex, Jr. in the Likelihood 2 car subsequent season. Fisher willl drive for Richard Childress Racing [in Busch]. (NASCAR Scene through BGNRacing.com)(4-28-2005)
- Menard wins pole at Talladega: #11-Paul Menard received the pole for the Aaron‘s 312 at Talladega Superspeedway with a tempo of 184.023mph, his second profession NASCAR Busch Sequence pole. He scored his first in the #11 Menards DEI car at Kansas Speedway final plunge. Rounding out the tip-five are: #87-Joe Nemechek, #20-Denny Hamlin, #8-Martin Truex Jr. and #2-Clint Bowyer. Lacking the lag were: #7-Greg Sacks, #4-Ryan Hemphill, #72-Geoffrey Bodine, #52-Donnie Neuenberger.
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NASCAR.com.(4-28-2005) - Missouri/Illinois Dodge Sellers To Sponsor Hamilton at Gateway, #04 stays: Gateway International Raceway launched that the Missouri/Illinois Dodge Sellers will sponsor a special paint design on Bobby Hamilton‘s #04 Truck for the Ram Tricky 200 on April 30. The Missouri/Illinois Dodge Sellers will sponsor this lag for the eighth consecutive yr. Final yr‘s lag used to be the most enjoyable manufacture in series‘ history with four inexperienced-white-checker restarts. Gateway season and individual lag tickets are on sale now and could per chance well furthermore be purchased by calling 1-866-35-SPEED, or on-line at www.gatewayraceway.com.(GIR PR)
AND #04 Stays: Hamilton will be working the #04 Dodge for the remainder of the 2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Sequence season. Initially he had deliberate to replace his amount again after the main four races, however since there will be a superior difference on the stop of the season in proprietor‘s aspects, Hamilton decided that he would procure in the #04 Dodge.(BHR PR)(4-28-2005)
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April 28, 2004
- Assoc for BAM? listening to that the #49 BAM Racing team has signed but another critical affiliate plump season sponsor, AXA Financial.(4-28-2004)
- Cogswell to RCR? UPDATE 2 it‘s authentic: listening to contemporary #12 Fitz-Bradshaw Busch Sequence crew chief, Gary Cogswell, is leaving to cross to Richard Childress Racing however no longer definite in what skill. Tim Fedawa drives the #12 car.(4-21-2004)
UPDATE: Gary Cogswell has tendered his resignation as crew chief of the #12 FitzBradshaw team and driver Tim Fedewa and could per chance well settle a identical space at Richard Childress Racing working with its allotment-time Busch and Cup groups, ThatsRacin.com has realized. Cogswell will work this weekend‘s lag at Talladega with Fedewa sooner than he leaves. Fedewa is on the second ninth in aspects. “Whereas we need Gary the most realistic doubtless of unprejudiced correct fortune, we if truth be told feel the team can continue to invent on the sure momentum it has constructed to this point,” said team co-proprietor Armando Fitz.(ThatsRacin.com)(4-22-2004)
UPDATE 2: Richard Childress Racing launched this day the hiring of prone crew chief Gary Cogswell to head up the #33 Bass Pro Outlets Chevrolet Monte Carlo of driver Kerry Earnhardt in the NASCAR Cup Sequence and the all-superstar solid of the #29 Employer Increase of Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Chevy in the NASCAR Busch Sequence. Most no longer too long ago, Cogswell served as crew chief for the #12 Chevrolet and Busch Sequence driver Tim Fedewa. Final season, Cogswell called the pictures for Todd Bodine in NASCAR‘s premier division with the #54 Ford.
“It‘s an honor for me so that you can affix RCR,” said Cogswell, a 13-yr NASCAR prone. “Most of the racing world, whether or no longer it’s these that work on lag groups, the casual fan or the serious fan, acknowledge RCR as one in every of the cornerstones of NASCAR. I was very flattered to be thought about for this space and to be upright it if truth be told didn‘t require mighty thought on my allotment to unprejudiced catch. This organization has been right here goodbye and is so solidly planted into the sport that I if truth be told feel adore I‘ll never be pleased to note but another job.” Cogswell owns 14 NBS victories as a crew chief, moreover to seven poles, 51 top-five and 85 top-10 finishes. A local of Holt, Mich., Cogswell began his official racing profession after appealing south in 1991. “Gary has been a successful NASCAR crew chief for 10 years. We‘re very furious to be pleased him at RCR working on our ESGR and Bass Pro Outlets applications,” said Richard Childress, president and CEO of Richard Childress Racing. “We‘ve set aside together a solid team for these two applications and I know Gary will work completely with Bobby Hutchens (RCR‘s overall supervisor of competition team supervisor for the ESGR and Bass Pro Outlets applications) and the crew. This cross will absolute most realistic bear the team stronger.”(RCR PR)(4-28-2004) - #31 Pit Crew Notches 2nd Employ of Season; #8 Crew Takes Over Parts Lead: The pit crew for Robby Gordon‘s Chevrolet received the McDonald‘s Pressure-Through Pit Championship fueled by POWERade in Sunday‘s Aaron‘s 499 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. The $20,000 victory used to be the second time Gordon‘s Cingular Wi-fi pit crew took top honors this season. The diversified used to be on the March 4th lag at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The pit crew for Dale Earnhardt Jr. completed second in Talladega and moved into first space in the McDonald‘s/POWERade season standings with 344 aspects, 10 extra than the second space crew for Kurt Busch‘s team. Elliott Sadler‘s team is third with 329 aspects. The season champion will procure $200,000.
Gordon‘s #31 Chevrolet spent the least duration of time on Talladega‘s pit avenue — 255.107 seconds. Earnhardt‘s Budweiser Chevy used to be close in the again of with a time of 264.364.
“I be aware saying after their first McDonald‘s/POWERade steal this yr the Group Cingular pit crew would be again on top extra than once this yr,” said Chris Andrews, Group Cingular crew chief. “Thank goodness they didn‘t bear a liar out of me. I suspected they were going to steal or be staunch close to first by the stop of the day Sunday because they in actuality hit their marks all day long.
“I know there had been three cases Robby got right here down pit avenue initiate air of first space, however used to be in the lead by the time the blokes sent him again out on the note. I didn‘t bear it easy on these guys both, because there used to be a couple of time Sunday I didn‘t bear the final pit name for four or two tires unless Robby used to be driving down pit avenue and these guys answered each time, no longer fumbling once.”
Gordon‘s over-the-wall crew contains: Ira-Jo Hussey (front-tire changer), Kevin Nervegna (front-tire provider), Timmy Ladyga (rear-tire changer), Matt Kreuter (rear-tire provider), Ron Liddell (gasman), Mike Moore (jackman) and Coy Hedrick (retract can).(DMF Communications PR). For the season standings, top 10 at Talladega, seek my Pit Crew Records web page.(4-28-2004) - Hermie Sadler searching for to search out sponsor: #02-Hermie Sadler and SCORE Motorsports are searching for to search out a sponsor for this weekends Nextel Cup Sequence Auto Club 500 at California Speedway, moreover to upcoming races in Richmond, Charlotte, and Dover. Any individual drawn to main and affiliate sponsorship alternatives must peaceable contact SCORE Motorsports at (434) 348-0267.(4-28-2004)
- Special Plot for Rusty at California: #2-Rusty Wallace, driver of the Miller Lite Dodge, will beactive in sponsor Miller‘s marketing and marketing push to be “President of Beers.” “Our Miller Lite Dodge will be carrying a special color design this weekend at California Speedway that displays their most up-to-date marketing and marketing marketing and marketing campaign,” said Wallace, who received two weeks ago at Martinsville, Va., to snap a victory drought of 105 races that dated again to his California steal on April 29, 2001. “It‘s a groovy taking a seek car and an accurate sight-catcher. The theme signals how obvious Miller is to let patrons know that there‘s a preference accessible.” Miller‘s most up-to-date ad marketing and marketing campaign aspects television commercials urging beer drinkers to reject a monarchy (King of Beers) and instead imagine a democracy throughout which Miller runs for “President of Beers.” Compare an image of the automobile on my #2 Group Paint Plot Internet page.
AND — the Martinsville Automobile Name: got requested this quiz rather loads this week so…..Martinsville successful car named “The Predator” — “We‘ve been searching for to rep Bell to title one in every of their new objects (helicopters) that for some time now,” Rusty explained. “The predator is the final hunter and it strikes adore nothing else. This used to be a imprint new car that received correct form out of the field. The automobile never touched a lag note unless we got to Martinsville. That‘s fairly impressive.” The following lag for the automobile will be Richmond, with the team scheduled to study there on Would per chance well even 5.(TRPR.com)(4-28-2004) - Hendrick Motorsports Fan Festival — Would per chance well even 26-28: As allotment of its 20th anniversary celebration, Hendrick Motorsports will host a fan festival at its Charlotte-based mostly mostly headquarters Would per chance well even 26-28 forward of the Would per chance well even 30 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Sequence event at Lowe‘s Motor Speedway. Free and initiate to the general public, the festival used to be designed as a solution to thank fans for his or her enhance of the team since its 1984 inception. Scheduled to elope 8: 30am unless 6: 00pm everyday, the event will comprise interactive video games, reward autos, sponsor displays, product sampling and autograph sessions from previous and repeat Hendrick Motorsports drivers. Townsend‘s Gourmet will sell food for the length of the festival, with a allotment of the proceeds benefiting The Hendrick Marrow Program. The 15,000-square-foot Hendrick Motorsports Museum will offer festival-goers a free-of-imprint seek into HMS history, including championship trophies; three of Jeff Gordon‘s #24 Chevrolets; Tim Richmond‘s #25 Chevy; the very first #5 “All-Famous person Racing” car; and the “Days of Teach” Lumina pushed by Tom Cruise. The ability has no longer too long ago been updated with new trophies, autos and diversified memorabilia. Lowe‘s Motor Speedway will provide free festival parking, which will be accessed at “Lot Z” off Speedway Boulevard in Harmony. Trams will be on hand to transport fans from the parking set aside to the festival grounds. For additonal info, including instructions and schedule updates, fans could per chance well visit www.HendrickMotorsports.com or name 877-467-4890 toll free.(Hendrick Motorsports PR)(4-28-2004)
- Tony Stewart Day: Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and leaders from the swear‘s House of Representatives and Senate will tell April 28 “Tony Stewart Day” in Kansas. The 2002 NASCAR Champion and driver of the #20 House Depot Chevrolet will focus on sooner than both properties of the Kansas Legislature and settle part in a press convention with the governor, the set aside she’s going to repeat him with the authentic proclamation/resolution for “Tony Stewart Day.”(Kansas Speedway PR)(4-28-2004)
- #48 Records? New Tire Changer: listening to the #48 Lowe‘s Chevy team is making an strive to search out a brand new tire changer for Jimmie Johnson, no longer definite if anyone got let toddle or which tire changer space.(4-27-2004)
UPDATE: #48-Jimmie Johnson has a brand new rear tire changer beginning this week, Shane Parsnow.(4-28-2004) - Testing at Infineon Raceway TODAY: listening to some of Nextel Cup groups will test at Infineon Raceway on April 27-28th, to this point the drivers who thought to study comprise: #18-Bobby Labonte, #21-Ricky Rudd, #9-Kasey Kahne, #45-Kyle Petty and #16-Greg Biffle.(4-23-2004)
AND add #41-Casey Mears and #42-Jamie McMurray groups checking out, supposedly Scott Pruett could per chance even be checking out, final yr he ran the #39 Dodge. Additionally scheduled to study are #10-Scott Riggs and Klaus Graf in a 2nd [#69?] BAM Racing Dodge.(4-27-2004)
UPDATE — Pruett, McMurray Quickest At some stage in Check at Infineon Raceway: Avenue-course specialist #39-Scott Pruett and #42-Jamie McMurray posted the fastest time on Tuesday all the absolute most realistic way thru a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup test session at Infineon Raceway. Pruett, who will compete for Chip Ganassi Racing on the Dodge/Build Mart 350 in June at Infineon Raceway, turned the newly repaved 12-flip, 1.99-mile avenue course in 1 minute, 16.2 seconds, 94.016mph , as did McMurray. Boris Stated holds the authentic note characterize of 1: 16.522 seconds 93.620mph, set aside of living in 2003. “The tires must no longer as superior of a bid now with the note repaved,” said McMurray, who placed 20th in his first initiate at Infineon Raceway in 2003. “The note is staunch tender and it‘s going to be loads faster, no longer decrease than one second faster. I if truth be told luxuriate in coming to the avenue classes. It‘s a beneficial change.”
The remainder of the drivers and speeds:
#18-Bobby Labonte, 93.893mph
#41-Casey Mears, 93.647
#16-Greg Biffle, 93.623
#9-Kasey Kahne, 93.039
#45-Kyle Petty, 92.498
#22-Scott Wimmer, 91.787
#21-Ricky Rudd, time unavailable #59-Klaus Graf, time unavailable All cases were equipped by the lag groups.(Infineon Raceway PR)(4-28-2004) - Waltrip would no longer thought to elope all of the races: Michael Waltrip, who leads the Busch Sequence standings, says he would no longer thought to elope the total Busch schedule. Waltrip says he‘ll re-review his plans after Charlotte in insensible Would per chance well even.(Roanoke Events)(4-28-2004)
- BACE Motorsports Searches for Sponsorship for 2004 Season: BACE Motorsports, who fields the #74 Busch Sequence experience for Tony Raines, is making an strive to search out main sponsorship to manufacture out initiate dates on the 2004 Busch Sequence schedule. In its second yr with BACE, The Out of doors Channel expanded its partial schedule from 13 to 20 races in key markets, leaving a block of high-visibility Busch Sequence occasions initiate to companies searching for to search out a imprint-fantastic entry into NASCAR with a championship-caliber team. BACE will settle a two-week hiatus from the series, returning to withhold The Out of doors Channel colors in Richmond on Would per chance well even 14th. Richmond will be one in every of the 12 occasions closing on The Out of doors Channel schedule, and they’re anxious to return to a venue that saw Raines imprint to a third space manufacture from his 28th space beginning predicament. The Memorial Day weekend event in Charlotte and the night lag in Daytona headline a unprejudiced correct trying block of races on hand to sponsors attention-grabbing in partnering with the three-time Busch Sequence champs. Indianapolis, the Richmond return, Kansas, Memphis, Atlanta and Phoenix are also on hand. In unprejudiced 16 Busch Sequence starts throughout the final two seasons, Raines has piloted The Out of doors Channel Chevrolet to two top-five and six top-10 finishes, including a second space manufacture at Bristol in March 2003. With crew chief Keep Tutor returning for his second season at BACE and virtually the same supporting solid, Raines is furious by turning top-10s and 5s into wins for BACE in 2004. After Richmond, Raines closing scheduled races in the #74 will be at Nashville Superspeedway (6/12) adopted by Kentucky (6/19), Chicago (7/10), Michigan (8/21), Bristol (7/27), California (9/4), Dover (9/25), Charlotte (10/15), Darlington (11/13) and Field condo-Miami (11/20), with an additional lag to be obvious.
As well to its watch sponsorship for remainder of the 2004 Busch Sequence schedule, BACE continues to pursue the company partnerships that will return the #74 NEXTEL Cup Sequence entry to competition. In 2003 Raines posted an outstanding rookie marketing and marketing campaign. BACE scored 15 top-25 finishes in 35 starts, highlighted by a Sixth-space manufacture at Rockingham and 13th-space elope in the season finale in Miami. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact BACE Motorsports at 704-944-7619.(BACE PR)(4-28-2004)
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April 28, 2003
- GM-Pontiac Bag will Leave Present Post: Al Larsen, Overall Motors-Pontiac consultant, will settle a brand new job beginning in two weeks, with Michael Andretti‘s IRL Indy Automobile team. Larsen will work his final NASCAR lag this weekend at Richmond. An alternative choice to Larsen isn‘t identified at the present.(Insider Racing Records)(4-28-2003)
- Early TV Ratings for California: Fox is going to desire a capture from small markets if its rankings for Sunday‘s broadcast of the Auto Club 500 Winston Cup lag at California Speedway are going to compare final yr‘s figures. This day‘s Sports actions Enterprise Day-to-day says Nielsen Media Compare‘s in a single day figures from the nation‘s largest markets reward the lag drew a 4.9 ranking and an 11 allotment. Whereas the rankings creep absolute most realistic Sunday‘s NBA playoff recreation between the Lakers and Timberwolves (5.3/12) among weekend telecasts of sporting occasions, they plunge well wanting the 5.9/13 that Fox drew in 2002 for the California lag.(Winston Cup Scene Day-to-day E-newsletter)(4-28-2003)
- Grissom to England: Extinct NASCAR Busch Sequence Champion and Winston Cup prone Steve Grissom has signed to drive the #48 Deuce Racing Unity Venture‘ Chevy in the opening spherical of the 2003 ASCAR Championship on the Rockingham Motor Speedway [in England]. Grissom is the third American driver to settle the wheel of Deuce‘s Unity Venture‘ car after prone Truck Sequence driver Randy Tolsma and Brandon Whitt. Grissom, who extra no longer too long ago has served as a test and replace driver for Petty Enterprises, will drive the #48 Chevy all the absolute most realistic way thru the opening spherical of the 2003 season, which gets underway on Would per chance well even 11th on the 1.5-mile Rockingham Motor Speedway attain Corby.(Crash.salvage)(4-28-2003)
- Goodyear Taking a seek to put $$? Saving money is it looks the aim in the again of Goodyear‘s proposed plans to carry its total lag-tire distribution program in-house. Five diversified distribution companies handle Goodyear‘s Winston Cup distribution operation.(Winston Salem Journal)(4-28-2003)
- Truth Negate again on? UPDATE: Note in the garage is that the FX cable network will initiate filming for its NASCAR truth series — which is in a local to attempt Kevin Harvick and Kenny Wallace — subsequent week. Rusty Wallace and Jamie McMurray were in the muse thought about for the series, which has been deliberate for some time.(NASCAR.com‘s Buzz), seek previous data on the truth reward on my TV/Media Records web page.(4-27-2003)
UPDATE: The FX cable network will exhaust this coming week with drivers Kevin Harvick and Kenny Wallace filming a pilot for a proposed truth-based mostly mostly TV reward, NASCAR officers confirmed Sunday. The network will apply the drivers and their groups as they prepare for subsequent weekend‘s Winston Cup lag at Richmond. The reward used to be before every little thing to be based mostly mostly on drivers Rusty Wallace, Jamie McMurray and Harvick, however contract factors could per chance well no longer be resolved. No decision has been made on the prospect of the series coming to fruition. A final decision by all parties will attain after filming of the pilot is completed.(ThatsRacin.com)(4-28-2003) - More on the #88 Crew Chief Relate UPDATE: Talking about the aptitude crew chief location for Dale Jarrett‘s #88 UPS Ford and Doug Yates, the new Robert Yates Racing Overall Manager, starts to pull his playing cards nearer to his vest. No response comes when names of contemporary #38 Automobile Chief Shawn Parker and Jimmy Makar are mentioned “We‘ll seek what comes on hand as far as crew chiefs,” said Yates after a whole lot of names were thrown at him. “You perceive, correct form now, this time of yr, it‘s roughly powerful because every person‘s beneath contract; and we respect that, ethical adore we need our guys to respect their contracts. We‘re ethical roughly sitting again. We would like to guarantee after we attain bear a cross that it‘s a long-term location.”(Ford Racing) AND seek extra previous data on my #88 Group Records and Hyperlinks web page.(4-27-2003)
UPDATE: Yates Racing GM Doug Yates says a brand new crew chief has no longer been selected for Dale Jarrett despite speculation that Shawn Parker, the automobile chief for teammate Elliott Sadler, would rep the job. Several names initiate air RYR had been mentioned, including Joe Gibbs Racing team supervisor Jimmy Makar, who is Jarrett‘s brother-in-legislation. On the opposite hand, Greg Zipadelli, crew chief for Tony Stewart in Gibbs‘ #20 car, says he doesn‘t agree with Makar will toddle anyplace. For these on the Todd Parrott view, one Yates insider says he doesn‘t question Parrott, the prone team supervisor, to return.(Sporting Records)(4-28-2003) - Andretti, Petty Location Donation At California: John Andretti and the #43 Dodge team did extra than elope a lag for themselves and their fans Sunday on the 2-mile California Speedway. By finishing all 250 laps in Sunday‘s NASCAR Winston Cup event, 10,750 new books will now be donated by First Guide and Cheerios to young folks in the bigger Los Angeles set aside. Through the Cheerios Spoonfuls of Reviews program, 43 books were donated for every lap Andretti completed Sunday to young folks taking fragment in Boys and Ladies Club of Fontana, Sivaland Head Starting up and The Agape House, also both in Fontana, and in LA‘s BEST, an after-faculty program serving young folks in the metropolis of Los Angeles. The purpose of the donation used to be to drive house Cheerios‘ commitment to childhood literacy.(Williams Company PR)(4-28-2003)
- #27 Busch Group Changes Crew Chiefs: Brewco Motorsports has launched that crew chief Terry Shirley will turn out to be team supervisor and named Sandy Jones to replace him on the #27 Pontiac pushed by rookie Drag 1st viscount montgomery of alamein. “Here’s something we‘ve been taking a seek at for a whereas,” Brewco President Todd Wilkerson said. “Because the sport has improved, there used to be an increasing need for an skilled team supervisor, especially when working a multicar operation.” Jones, who has 9 Busch Sequence victories to his credit score, including five with contemporary Winston Cup driver Elliott Sadler, has most no longer too long ago elope the Dodge test program in the Craftsman Truck Sequence.(Winston Cup Scene Day-to-day E-newsletter)(4-28-2003)
- Truck drivers to cross Karting: Ten of the Sequence‘ toughest drivers will tackle the 12-flip avenue course at Victory Lane Indoor Karting Center in Charlotte on Wed., Would per chance well even 14 as allotment of the “Craftsman Trip-Kart Relate.” The drivers will be dueling for bragging rights, in hopes of becoming the main-ever NASCAR Craftsman Truck Sequence driver to cross to the winner‘s circle in the racing hotbed of Charlotte. Dennis Setzer, Rick Crawford, Carl Edwards, Brendan Gaughan, Tina Gordon, Bobby Hamilton, Travis Kvapil, Jason Leffler, David Starr and Jon Wooden are the drivers scheduled to compete. Nonetheless who wins the lag received‘t necessarily be obvious by the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Sequence driver piloting the toddle-kart. To throw a wrench into the thought, each driver will be paired with a member of the native media moreover to a sponsor executive in an hour-long endurance toddle-kart lag. Every team member will lag the kart for 10-minute intervals sooner than handing off the wheel to a teammate. The winner could be the team with the right kind-blended overall time. Awards also will be presented to the driver with the quickest lap time all the absolute most realistic way thru the event. Followers are encouraged to attain to Victory Lane Karting Center Wed., Would per chance well even 14, between 4-7 p.m. to cheer on their licensed NASCAR Craftsman Truck Sequence driver. Followers attending can steal diversified prizes, including a Craftsman tool field signed by the drivers and 4 tickets to the inaugural Hardee‘s 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Sequence lag at Lowe‘s Motor Speedway on Fri., Would per chance well even 16. Victory Lane Indoor Karting Center is positioned on the Intersection of I-85 and I-77, exit Statesville Avenue at 2330 Tipton Pressure, Suite 100. Skills Charlotte‘s first and absolute most realistic Indoor Competitors Karting Facility, which involves 54,000 square feet of PURE ADRENALINE.. Driving fits and helmets are equipped to drivers 16 years and older.. For extra data please visit www.377FAST.com or name 704-377FAST(3278).(PR)(4-28-2003)
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April 28, 2002
- No Indy 500 for Andretti…this yr: John Andretti isn‘t going to attain the Indianapolis 500-Coca-Cola 600 double this yr, however he makes it sure that‘s no longer the device he‘d steal it. “Kyle and I sat down and talked and decided we‘d wait and talk about it in the slay,” Andretti said of Kyle Petty, the CEO of the Petty Enterprises operation that owns Andretti‘s #43 Dodges. “It‘s disappointing. …I‘m no longer studying to handle it any greater, especially once I’d nearly seek it and then it went away. There were some if truth be told correct alternatives. Here’s doubtlessly going to be one in every of the most aggressive (Indy) 500s they‘ve ever had. …It’d be a tremendous yr to return.” Andretti raced in both occasions on the same day in 1994, becoming the main to enact the Indy-car/stock-car double Tony Stewart did in 1999 and 2001.(ThatsRacin.com)(4-28-2002)
- Pontiac searching for to search out groups: Officers with Pontiac strive to gauge ardour among Winston Cup groups to stumble on if any are drawn to switching producers when the 2003 Pontiac Extensive Prix debuts subsequent season [see pictures on my NASCAR Past News page]. The PPI Motorsports team owned by Cal Wells, which fields the #32 Fords for driver Ricky Craven, is it looks on the tip of the record, with Pontiac officers already having conversations with Wells a couple of doubtless cross, sources confirmed Saturday. Craven is in his second season with PPI and is on the second 15th in series aspects with two top-five finishes in 9 starts. He earned his first Winston Cup steal final season at Martinsville. For the time being, five Winston Cup groups elope the Pontiac, these of #20-Tony Stewart, #18-Bobby Labonte, #10-Johnny Benson, #36-Ken Schrader and #14-Stacy Compton. The manufacturer had 10 groups as no longer too long ago because the 2000 season, then dipped to 6 in 2001 when it misplaced a whole lot of groups to the Dodge camp. Pontiac officers elected no longer to push expansion of their presence in the series unless the new model used to be on schedule to be completed. NASCAR is expected to offer final approval to the 2003 Pontiac by early October.(ThatsRacin.com)(4-28-2002)
- Harvick wins IROC at California: Kevin Harvick held off a final-lap imprint from defending series champion Bobby Labonte to steal the second leg of the 2002 IROC series at California Speedway. Tony Stewart, who received the main IROC lag at Daytona this yr, maintained the series lead with 35 aspects to 32 for Harvick and 30 for Labonte.(ThatsRacin.com), seek extra on my IROC 2002 Internet page; Saturday‘s IROC lag is scheduled to air on Sunday, April 28th on ESPN at 1: 00pm/et with Bob Jenkins, Scott Goodyear and Jeff Burton calling the motion.(4-28-2002)
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April 28, 2001
- Raceday Cancelled UPDATE: the Speedway Illustrated role is reporting that as of this morning that TNN‘s long-working motorsports journal Raceday has been cancelled. The reward scheduled for this Sunday will be their final broadcast. To this level, there used to be no be aware how this change in programming will doubtless be pleased an affect on the ASA or the World of Outlaws, whose occasions TNN on the second publicizes. It has been noticed that there used to be no TNN on-air promotion of these racing publicizes this yr, as they recurrently did in the previous. The device forward for the Raceday team is unknown at this writing(Speedway Illustrated)(4-27-2001)
UPDATE: TNN/Viacom spokesperson David Schwarz says Raceday used to be cancelled “since the rankings step by step declined over the final six months, and in point of fact, for the previous two years.” Schwarz also took a limited jab at NASCAR and Fox by saying that “no longer being allowed to withhold NASCAR highlights” harm the reward, and he additional pointed out, “TNN had outlandish rights to withhold NASCAR, however we popular diversified networks to withhold our highlights.” Additionally, Schwarz said, “‘Raceday‘ used to be the lead in to a in model WWF reward, however it ethical wasn‘t holding its own.” When requested about TNN‘s commitment to its diversified motorsports programming, ASA, IHRA, and World of Outlaws, Schwarz said there don’t appear to be any plans to end or decrease coverage of these series. Producer Keep Smith differs with Viacom‘s evaluation, pointing out that rankings be pleased no longer declined. If truth be told, he says, they had been rather fixed throughout the final three years, including the right kind ever 1.8 ranking this yr the week after Dale Earnhardt passed away. Smith also says, “I agree with right here is the right kind team of oldsters we now be pleased ever had on Raceday all the absolute most realistic way thru the 4 years I be pleased produced it,” and that there could per chance well very well be diversified alternatives for the team(MotorsportsTV), well that frees up my Sunday mornings since my native FSN affiliate doesn‘t reward NASCAR Tech and NASCAR This Morning(4-28-2001) — THANKS Guys, tremendous final reward! - Didn‘t Hear This however — the pretend Labonte rumor UPDATE the response: NASCAR.com is reporting — All rumors that NASCAR Winston Cup Sequence champion Bobby Labonte used to be injured Friday in a break — be it airplane or on the note — are entirely faulty. An ABC affiliate out of Nashville, TN(WKRN-2), incorrectly reported Friday morning that Labonte used to be injured in a airplane break Friday morning en path to California Speedway AND False rumo Winston Cup Sequence practice began at 1: 30pm/et, well after the story broke. False rumors also swirled for the length of the East Circulation that Labonte used to be harm in a break all the absolute most realistic way thru practice. Oddly enough, Cup practice began at 1: 30pm/et, well after the story broke. (NASCAR.com), seek it‘s no longer continually the Internet web sites(4-27-2001)
UPDATE: Rumors of an accident appealing 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Sequence champion, Bobby Labonte, are entirely pretend. Earlier this day, reports of Labonte being eager in some form of accident were being unfold nationwide and being talked about in the garage set aside of the California Speedway the set aside the NASCAR Winston Cup Sequence will be working the NAPA Auto Parts 500 this Sunday. As well, the preliminary reports of these rumors, which were reported to the team thru the note and diversified sources, were erroneously attributed to WKRN-Nashville. Unfortunately, sooner than all of the info will be verified and sifted thru, WKRN used to be falsely attributed to something they had nothing to attain with. “Here’s if truth be told improper, and uncommon, that‘s for definite,” said Labonte. “It‘s arduous to imagine a good deal of stuff you learn or could per chance well seek on TV. It‘s improper on story of my family being again house, even if I ethical talked to them about 30 minutes sooner than that. When there‘s a rumor adore that accessible, and now it‘s ethical so unfold out it ethical turns into a superior catastrophe and doubtlessly adore a loss of life possibility, I assume you would per chance well inform. So it‘s rather improper. Whereas you hear to something subsequent time you‘ll wonder, is that correct or no longer? I‘m no longer definite. It makes you have faith you studied you‘ve if truth be told got to be on top of the sport, each person wants to be, to guarantee they‘ve got the ideal form data sooner than they inform something else. When requested if he knew the absolute most realistic way it got began, Labonte answered, “No, I have not any thought. We didn‘t even be pleased any close calls this morning (in practice) or final night getting right here, so I have not any thought.”(Joe Gibbs Racing PR/Situation)(4-28-2001) - Hut and Hills Bros to the #75? Lopez to the #90 UPDATE 2 Hills Bros STAYING: Nameless sources reward that Hut Stricklin and Hills Bros Espresso could per chance well very well be appealing to the #75 Galaxy Motorsports team. The Galaxy Motorsports front space of business says “I will‘t commentary on something else at the present.” Racin.salvage has heard rumbles from the garage and from Hills Bros racing role(absolute most realistic on the unreliable message boards) that the #75 Galaxy Motorsports will be searching for to trap Hills Bros sponsorship alongside with driver Hut Stricklin. Sources inform Junie, who‘s worn common, has a hand shake agreement with Hills Bros & driver Hut Stricklin. This worn common agreement introduced up speculation that Hills Bros could per chance well cross to Kenny Wallace and the #27 experience after the #90 team didn’t bear Martinsville(which used to be squashed by Hills Bros) however, now that the team neglected Talladega with Yates Motors the Hills Bros role said Hut Stricklin will drive for Hills Bros and could per chance well very well be in Atlanta in a Hills Bros Ford and the stop of this yr…they didn’t reward if that Ford would be pleased #90 on it(pure speculation). Additionally rumor has it now that Hut & Hills Bros could per chance well unite with #75 Galaxy Motorsports and rent Phillipe‘ Lopez as crew chief after being launched(he left wasn‘t launched) from the #14 AJ Foyt team(Racin.salvage), to this point none of my sources be pleased heard this and appears to be like to be fairly a couple of holes, however we‘ll seek(4-25-2001)
UPDATE: Hills Bros Espresso Racing team proprietor Junie Donlavey has employed Felipe Lopez as a specialist for his #90 Cup team that fields Fords for prone driver Hut Stricklin. “I agree with Felipe is a chic addition to the Hills Bros Espresso Racing team,” Donlavey said. “He has experience with Hut and they talk well with each diversified.” Lopez used to be launched earlier in the season by Foyt Racing and used to be previously employed by Dale Earnhardt Inc. to work as crew chief with driver Steve Park. “I‘m furious to work with (crew chief) Bobby King and Hut,” Lopez said. “I‘m right here to inspire them come again heading in the right kind course and to inspire Bobby continue the classy job that he‘s been doing. I if truth be told feel they be pleased the pieces laid to bear this a aggressive team. I‘m right here to inspire them rep to that level.” Lopez labored alongside of Stricklin in 1996 and two races in 1997. The duo blended for Stricklin‘s profession-absolute most realistic, second-space manufacture at Darlington in 1996. “I‘m cosy to stumble on us rep Felipe,” Stricklin said. “He has a good deal of experience that could per chance well inspire this young team gel together as we progress thru the season. He‘s a correct buddy and understands Bobby and myself completely.” Lopez‘s first lag with the Hills Bros Espresso Racing team will be this weekend at California Speedway in Fontana, CA(Keystone Advertising and marketing PR)(4-26-2001)
UPDATE 2: Junie Donlavey denied Internet reports that sponsor Hills Brothers would be leaving his Richmond-based mostly mostly team. Donlavey said he had been eager with the CEO of the guardian firm of Hills Brothers. “He assured me they’d be with us all yr long,” Donlavey said. “Now we be pleased got a correct relationship with Hills Brothers.” Philippe Lopez, prone crew chief for A.J. Foyt‘s team, has joined Donlavey‘s team as a specialist to crew chief Bobby King on a lag-to-lag basis. Driver Hut Stricklin had didn’t qualify for three of the previous four races sooner than securing the 30th predicament the day prior to this for the following day‘s NAPA 500 at California Speedway. “We‘re correct form on the threshold of correct vs. improper,” Donlavey said. “We need that tip to push us to the ideal aspect.”(Richmond Events Dispatch)(4-28-2001) - Busch/Bud Changes? Anheuser-Busch(Budweisers/Busch) officers could per chance well very well be enthusiastic about a shakeup in their sponsorship of the Busch tour, in step with NASCAR sources. The St. Louis-based mostly mostly firm has been a long-time sponsor of NASCAR‘s amount two division(Winston Salem Journal)(4-28-2001)
- Long-established Springs? NASCAR officers are enthusiastic about including spring limits, comparable to worn at Daytona and Talladega, all the absolute most realistic way thru the board the least bit tracks, which has crew chiefs up in fingers(Winston Salem Journal)(4-28-2001)
- Simpson Restraint UPDATE: Simpson Efficiency Merchandise has developed a head restraint system that’s rapidly catching on in NASCAR‘s Winston Cup and Busch Sequence divisions. The Simpson Decelerator, a theory in the muse developed by NASA and overall among mountain climbers, restrains the top and neck and also aspects a lumber-away strap that slows the acceleration of the top all the absolute most realistic way thru violent impacts. Love the HANS tool and diversified head and neck restraint systems, it’s far designed to decrease the violent whipping motion of the top that causes basilar skull fractures, injuries that killed Dale Earnhardt, Adam Petty and Kenny Irwin. Several Winston Cup and Busch Sequence drivers tried the system at Talladega April 20-22. Among them were Ron Hornaday, Joe Nemechek, Jeremy Mayfield, Kenny Wallace, Buckshot Jones, Jeff Green and Jay Sauter. Others who be pleased the system and thought to settle a seek at it comprise Mike Skinner, Ward Burton, Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Unlike the HANS tool, the Decelerator aspects no chubby collar that limits head motion and vision. It also aspects two like a flash liberate aspects that bear it less complicated to climb out of the automobile in the event of an accident. Unlike the Hutchins tool, which wraps all the absolute most realistic way thru the driver‘s chest, waist and crotch and connects to the seat belts, the Simpson system aspects straps that mount to the roll bars in the again of the driver‘s seat and runs thru the same route because the shoulder belts. Those straps connect with the decelerator strap, two pieces of webbing that’s folded and sewn together and connects to a mount on the front of the driver‘s helmet. Upon affect, the stitching in the decelerator straps lumber apart, slowing the acceleration and forward motion of the driver‘s head. The sewn straps must peaceable be replaced after a break. The Simpson system has been tested by renowned biomechanical engineer Dr. John Melvin and proved to be virtually as fantastic because the HANS tool, Malone said. The system costs about $200, plus the replace straps, when put next to about $1,200 for the HANS tool.(Winston Cup Scene — need subscription to learn on-line)(4-26-2001)
UPDATE: “Are you going to set aside on the HANS tool?” With safety on the forefront of most up-to-date headlines, Kenny (Wallace) has been requested this quiz nearly as many cases as folks be pleased requested “Whereas you gonna rep a sponsor?” Kenny experimented with the HANS tool all the absolute most realistic way thru most up-to-date practice sessions at both Nashville and Talladega however wasn‘t but gratified with the tool. “We‘ve got to bear some adjustments to the HANS to rep it to compare in with my seat, and accomplish some extra checking out sooner than I‘m gratified with it.” Kenny said after a elope in Talladega. For now, Kenny has set aside his have faith in a brand new restraint system developed by Simpson Efficiency Merchandise. Compare plump story and film on the Kenny Wallace Racing Situation(4-28-2001) - Driver to Strive the Coca Cola 600: Jeff Fultz will strive to qualify for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte subsequent month. Fultz, 30, said Thursday he has landed a one-lag take care of car homeowners Gene DeHart and Mike Clark for the Coca-Cola 600, Would per chance well even 27 at Lowe‘s Motor Speedway. DeHart‘s father, Gary, is crew chief for Winston Cup driver Terry Labonte. “I‘ve been expecting this all my life,” said Fultz, “NASCAR popular me this week, so we‘ll give it a correct shot.” Fultz is a superstar on the NASCAR Gatorade All-Pro regional circuit, having completed second in the 2000 aspects lag. He stands third this yr. Fultz lives in Mooresville, N.C., the set aside he works as a fabricator in the lag shop of Winston Cup driver Robert Pressley. He’ll drive a Ford Taurus and rep some inspire from Pressley‘s critical sponsor, Jasper Engines. Nonetheless his critical enhance will attain from two diversified sponsors, whom he didn’t title(Cincinnati Enquirer)(4-28-2001)
- Autopsy Photos: Brevard County(FL) authorities investigating the loss of life of a girl whose body washed ashore got a court docket tell Friday so that they could well express an post-mortem characterize to inspire establish the body. In some other case, they feared they’d elope afoul of the Earnhardt Family Security Act, which used to be intended to defend such photos from public test. Investigators said the distress imprint them hours they could well be pleased worn to note down the identification of the sufferer whose body used to be found out attain Melbourne Seashore on Thursday morning. The new legislation, rapid passed by the Legislature after the Feb. 18 loss of life of NASCAR story Dale Earnhardt, bars clinical examiners from distributing post-mortem photos with out a think‘s permission(plump story on the Orlando Sentinel). For previous data and stoires on this, seek my Dale Earnhardt Tribute Situation — Reactions web page(4-28-2001)
- No #4 — First time since 1988: Kevin Lepage‘s #4 Kodak Chevy, owned by Morgan-McClure Motorsports, neglected the Cup lag at California, the main time that team has didn’t qualify for a lag in 408 races — since Rick Wilson neglected the subject at Richmond in February of 1988. Robby Gordon began the season because the team‘s driver however used to be replaced by Lepage after five races. The team used to be expected to bear Lepage its eternal driver this week, however that announcement had been set aside off unless no longer decrease than subsequent week sooner than Friday‘s disappointment. “The results of this weekend is no longer going to be pleased an affect on the signing of Kevin Lepage as our driver, from our standpoint,” McClure said. “The contract is no longer signed but, however we are close to signing a deal(That‘s Racin‘)(4-28-2001)
- No Yellow Line Rule at California: Winston Cup series director Gary Nelson said Friday the usage of sunless-flag penalties final weekend at Talladega for racing beneath the yellow line would doubtless be worn absolute most realistic on the series‘ stops at Talladega and Daytona(That‘s Racin‘)(4-28-2001)
- One other Wooden UPDATE: Jon Wooden starts second this day in his second Winston West lag. His father is Eddie Wooden, one in every of the co-homeowners of the Wooden Brothers #21 Winston Cup team. Jon Wooden, 19, is competing in selected Winston West and truck series races this yr to fabricate experience. Roush Racing has launched that Wooden will drive for one in every of the organization‘s truck groups equipped sponsorship is found out. Wooden completed 11th in his Winston West debut at Phoenix in February. He plans to compete at Winston West occasions this yr at Kansas Speedway and Las Vegas. He also plans to compete in the truck series races at Richmond and South Boston Speedway(Roanoke Events)
UPDATE: Jon Wooden led fairly a couple of laps and completed 2nd(4-28-2001) - Hank Parker Jr wins the Auto Club 300 at California Speedway in his 73rd BGN initiate. #36-Parker used to be the Ninth diversified winner out of 10 BGN races and 2nd first time winner of the season (Biffle used to be the diversified). Compare results at NASCAR.com(4-28-2001)
- Principles Changes: Officers of NASCAR launched this day adjustments in strategies governing aerodynamic devices on the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Sequence fantastic Would per chance well even 4. Starting with the Ram Tricky 200 event at Gateway International Raceway, the Ford F-150 front air dam minimum ground clearance has been reduced from four inches to three and three-quarters inches. The front air dam minimum ground clearance of the Dodge Ram will be elevated from four inches to four and one-half of inches. As well, the mounting level of the Ford F-150 rear spoiler has been moved rearward, measured from the truck‘s cab, from 75 ½ inches to 77 ½ inches. Additionally, the Dodge Ram‘s rear spoiler has been reduced in width from 66 ¾ inches to 64 ¾ inches(NASCAR PR)(4-28-2001)
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April 28, 2000
- NASCAR Feedback: on the 2001 Agenda, Restrictor Plates, Dodge Templates — seek the tales at That‘s Racin‘ — NASCAR‘s Helton addresses tracks, templates, extra by David Poole; AND from SpeedVision: Bigger Plate a Possibility This Season and 2001 Agenda Expected by Summer by Ben Blake with comments by Mike Helton and Gary Nelson(4-28-2000)
- Rudd/Andretti on the hotseat? SpeedFX is reporting “rumor is that both John Andretti and Ricky Rudd are on thin ice with their respective homeowners, even supposing nobody will verify something else. In response to (SpeedFX) sources, team proprietor Robert Yates is terribly disillusioned with Rudd‘s efforts in 2000.” “Andretti and Petty Enterprises be pleased had a cooling relationship for some time. With enhance from Overall Motors dwindling, and the team furious by making a new initiate with Dodge in 2001, Andretti will doubtlessly salvage himself moved aside in desire of a brand new driver sooner than yr‘s stop.”(SpeedFX). Jayski Demonstrate: Robert Yates used to be on RPM2 Evening no longer too long ago and gave the affect cosy with the #28 and thinks they can attain spherical. Rudd is signed to a 2 yr deal, and the season is absolute most realistic a small bit over a 1/4 completed. As for John Andretti, he has said he’s cosy at Petty Enterprises and Kyle Petty has gone out of his solution to praise Andretti, who is signed through 2001 and hasn‘t even began the plump Cheerio‘s sponsorship in the #43 but. Guess time will tell(4-28-2000)
- #12 Gasoline?? UPDATE 4: RPM2Nite reports that NASCAR found out something added to the fuel of the #12 Mobil One Ford. A fuel pattern used to be taken and it used to be reported that the fuel is decrease than specification. NASCAR will settle no additional motion unless all test result are in(ESPN2 RPM2Nite)(4-18-2000)
UPDATE: listening to some fines will be launched and handed out rapidly, no buck amounts know, however rumor has it that they are mountainous(4-20-2000)
UPDATE 2: from SpeedVision — NASCAR is maintaining a correct lip on allegations that the #12 Penske-Kranefuss team used to be found out to be pleased questionable fuel all the absolute most realistic way thru the lag at Talladega. NASCAR communications director John Griffin said Thursday that NASCAR officers were investigating the matter however that no authentic be aware on the subject used to be expected this week. Reviews surfaced early this week that the fuel in the #12 car used to be found out to be no longer in step with licensed. The variance used to be found out, reports inform, in a random sampling of fuel in the team‘s retract can all the absolute most realistic way thru the lag. Compare plump story at SpeedVision: NASCAR Mum on 12 Automobile‘s Gasoline by Ben Blake(4-21-2000)
NOTHING: be pleased heard nothing new on this and know nothing extra then what’s posted right here, when something is reported, this could per chance well be posted(4-24-2000)
UPDATE 3: hear the team met with NASCAR this day and some form of announcement is approaching in the following couple of days(4-25-2000)
UPDATE 4: On Thursday NASCAR will thunder it‘s findings on the fuel pattern tested after Talladega(RPM2Nite) AND seek the story at That‘s Racin‘(4-26-2000)
NOTHING: RPM2Night reported that nothing has been launched but referring to the placement and the Winston Cup This day Radio reward says their will doubtlessly no longer be any announcement this weekend both(4-27-2000)
listening to NASCAR has scheduled some form of Press Convention on the California Speedway in the future this day, no longer definite whether it’s far about the #12 Gasoline location or something else
UPDATE 5: In a press convention at California Speedway on Friday, NASCAR Senior Vice President and Chief Working Officer Mike Helton made a observation urging persistence on the Mayfield decision. It is far hoped that the placement could per chance well furthermore be “wrapped up early subsequent week”, seek the plump tales at NASCAR Online and at SpeedVision(4-28-2000) - Steele Returns: Tim Steele, who tried going from ARCA to three of NASCAR‘s top divisions, returns Sunday to the ARCA series for the Kentuckiana Ford Sellers 200 at Salem (Ind.) Speedway. Deepest and team finance concerns saved Steele from ARCA‘s season-opening event at Daytona in February. Since taking his third ARCA title in 1997, Steele and his quest to turn out to be a NASCAR licensed had been beset by injuries and sponsor snafus. Steele also shaved off his mustache(Detroit Free Press)(4-28-2000)
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April 28, 1999
- Cheever to BGN/CUP UPDATE 1: Indy 500 Winner, IRL and IROC driver, Eddie Cheever will drive a little schedule in the BGN this season(WC Scene). TNN‘s Raceday reports it‘ll be with BACE Motorsports(2-7-1999) — UPDATE 1: Cheever said Wednesday he’s striking together a team that will initiate fielding a BGN team subsequent season. He said his plan would be to settle part in NASCAR‘s Winston Cup series moreover. He hopes his program will initiate in about 2 months and is sorting out what bear the team will express. Cheever said he would doubtless be the team‘s driver to initiate the 2000 season. Cheever said going to the Extensive National series first would enable his team but another to with any luck steal extra rapidly, however also give his team of challenge to ‘settle out‘ the Winston Cup series(That‘s Racin‘), Cheever used to be on RPM2Nite however didn‘t reward this.(4-28-1999)
- Lucky 3rd: Every Cup races on the California Speedway were received from the third-space beginning space(RaceWire)(4-28-1999)
- Double Kenny: Kenny Schrader will be competing in the Winston West Sequence this weekend at California(Stock Automobile Followers E-newsletter/Eli Gold)(Schrader is no longer listed in the BGN entry record)(4-28-1999)
- Milestones: Keep Martin is expected to bear his 400th profession Cup initiate and Bobby Labonte is expected to bear his 200th profession Cup initiate at California(RaceWire lot of correct info right here)(4-28-1999)
- Driver of the three hundred and sixty five days: NASCAR driver Jeff Burton has clinched first quarter voting for the Driver of the three hundred and sixty five days award as voted on by national motorsports media. Burton had 10 first space votes and 102 aspects which provides him a 54-level lead over three-time Driver of the three hundred and sixty five days Jeff Gordon with 48 aspects. NHRA funny car driver John Pressure is third with 41 aspects adopted by World of Outlaws driver Keep Kinser with 40 and CART driver Greg Moore with 22(SpeedNet)(4-28-1999)
- Valvoline Double? “Valvoline could per chance well be a part of Pennzoil in pulling out of the CART Indy-car series, in step with sources close to the placement. The 2 oil companies are among the many nice sponsors in American racing. What could per chance well Valvoline attain with the money earmarked for CART? Exhaust it on the new Matt Kenseth-Jack Roush Winston Cup operation, in step with these in the know. The Roush-Keep Martin team is Valvoline‘s NASCAR flagship”(PitNow)(4-28-1999)
- Crew Chief: An honorary crew space on Dale Earnhardt‘s team introduced in additional than $4,600 in the annual Trip Fever auction, which advantages the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind in Talladega. That used to be the tip uncover in the auction, which this yr raised extra than $200,000(Alabama Online)(4-28-1999)
- Martin Plot: The Group Roush Followers Situation has an image of this years #6 Keep Martin Eagle One Ford(4-28-1999)
- #90 Records UPDATE 2: I hear Hut Stricklin will drive the #90 Junie Donlavey Ford at California(4-26-1999) — UPDATE 1: Hut Stricklin will drive the Donlavey Racing Ford this weekend at California Speedway. Stricklin final competed in the Pepsi 400 at Daytona final October(in the #55 Oakwood Houses Chevy)(Events-Dispatch) — UPDATE 2: Hut Stricklin could per chance well rep the #90 experience if proprietor Junie Donlavey can salvage a sponsor. Donlavey met with a doubtless sponsor early this week(RPM2Nite)(4-28-1999)
- #59 Chief UPDATE 1: Dean Johnson, who left the #38 Akins-Sutton Ford team a couple of weeks ago, has taken the crew chief job on the #59 Kingsford ST Motorsports team and driver Mike Dillon. Johnson replaces Steve Plattenberger. Johnson and Dillon labored together on the #72 Parker Racing team in 1998(WC Scene)(4-9-1999) — UPDATE 1: Dean Johnson and Kirk Shelmerdine be pleased joined the #59 ST Motorsports BGN team and driver Mike Dillon beginning at California. Johnson is the team‘s new crew chief, whereas Shelmerdine, who directed Dale Earnhardt to four of his seven NASCAR Winston Cup Sequence championships, can support as a team consultant, in step with team proprietor Tad Geschickter. Extinct crew chief Steve Plattenberger has been reassigned in the shop(NOL)(4-28-1999)
- LaJoie: The #1 Bob Evans Racing team and Randy LaJoie will be taking the automobile that completed fourth at North Carolina Speedway earlier in the season to California Speedway(Cotter Community PR)(4-28-1999)
- Purvis/100: Jeff Purvis makes his 100th profession BGN initiate at California(NOL)(4-28-1999)
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April 28, 1998
- I be pleased some clarification of the #94 McDonald‘s deal that I reported on per week ago. McDonald‘s Corporation and it‘s franchisees pay for the sponsorship of all of our sports actions alliances, including auto racing. The story that Coke pays for the McDonald‘s sponsorship of Invoice Elliott Racing in bid to stay their buyer, used to be no longer correct.(4-28-98)
- Diamond Ridge Motorsports has launched Jeff Green, and suspended all Winston Cup #29 operations. The team will be preparing autos for Elliott Sadler #92, five races this yr & plump season for 1999. Busch groups owned by DRM are NOT effected. At some stage in an interview on RPM2Nite, proprietor Gary Bechtel said whereas Jeff Green is peaceable beneath contract with DRM, he’s making an strive to search out Green a experience. He also mentioned that later in the season, if sponsorship is found out and the team improves, he could per chance well set aside the team again on the note. No reward on if Sadler would be in the #92 or #29 in 1999. The team is focused on successful the 1998 Busch Extensive National championship.(4-28-98)
- Invoice Elliott, driver/proprietor of the #94 McDonald‘s Ford, has a bruised sternum and bruised knee from THE WRECK at Talladega. He plans to elope the lag at California Would per chance well even 3rd however will doubtless be pleased Dennis Setzer standing by ethical in case.(RPM2Nite-Dr Jerry Punch)(4-28-98)
- Dr Jerry Punch of ESPN2 and RPM2Nite mentioned that Dale Earnhardt has second level burns on his neck and when Dr Punch called to focus on to him this day, he used to be out working the farm, so it appears to be like to be adore Dale will be in the automobile plump-time at California.(RPM2Nite)(4-28-98)
- The new rumor has Wally Dallenbach in the #50 Bud Chevy at Richmond in June and diversified groups are taking a seek at him.(RPM2Nite)(4-28-98)
- Richard Howard, 73, a prone president of Charlotte Motor Speedway and innovative NASCAR promoter, died Tuesday at his Denver, NC, house. Compare the story at NASCAR promoter dies at 73.(4-28-98)
- UPDATE: Neatly off Bickle used to be at Greenville Pickens Speedway this day checking out in the Tyler Jet Motorsports #17.(MRM) I also hear the team is making many personnel adjustments and is letting toddle many of DW‘s prone workers.(4-27-98), in actuality Bickle said he tested the automobile at Charlotte final week and could per chance well test the #17 truck at Charlotte subsequent week.(RPM2Nite)(4-29-98)
- Joe Nemechek and his crew chief Brian Pattie were fined $5,000 each for having illegal end bolts on the shocks of the #87 Bell South Mobility Chevy on the Talladega BGN lag, which Nemechek received.(RPM2Nite)(4-28-98)
- Kenny Irwin, Jr tested the #48 UniFirst Ed Porter owned BGN Ford at Charlotte. No plans for Irwin to elope the automobile, they tested it to rep acquainted. Nonetheless Irwin would no longer mind working a couple of partner occasions to decrease his studying curve.(RPM2Nite)(4-28-98)
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April 28, 1997
- I hear Firestone is threatening upright motion against the NASCAR/ Goodyear pact. Supposedly Bruton Smith is alleged to be pleased steered Firestone they’d be welcome at his tracks.(4-28-97)
- I also hear Overall Motors is alleged to be backing the theorem that of Dr. J‘s minority owned team(4-28-97)
- I hear Nike could per chance well very well be the sponsor on the Dale/Teresa Earnhardt owned #14 Chevy in 1998(4-28-97)
- Jimmy Spencer plans to be again with Travis Carter subsequent season, and says that rumors of adjustments in diversified areas could per chance well inspire his team, especially if opponents lose their center of attention.(per a JournalNow article)(4-28-97)
- Five minutes into the published of America‘s Most Wanted, a person claiming to be the man that flagged down the CAT bus the night Chris Trickle used to be shot called in and spoke to AMW‘s producers and Las Vegas Metro Police Department. After a couple of minutes, Metro obvious that this used to be if truth be told the long sought see. Metro is saying that the reason he didn’t attain forward sooner used to be that there used to be a warrant out for him. Here’s the main lead LVMPD has had.(thanks Cliff & Lily for the data)(4-28-97)
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