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Jet Dragster Racer Passing Racing Baton to Son
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Students in Turkey Develop Hydrogen Fuel Car With 568 Km/ Liter Efficiency
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Franchitti Takes Iowa 250 Winners Trophy
23 Jun 2009 | 8:03 amIt’s already been a gruelling season but things are looking up for Dario Franchitti after his win at the Iowa 250 this past weekend. The triumph marks his second victory so far this season and gives Franchitti an edge over many fellow competitors. Dario Franchitti’s winning streak started earlier this year in April at Long Beach where he walked away with the winner’s trophy for the ninth time in his career. But it seems things weren’t about to end there for Franchitti – just this weekend he managed to take home another trophy at the Iowa Corn Indy 250. The achievement also marks his… -
Woodward Dream Cruise 2009
10 Jun 2009 | 6:53 amMore than a million spectators arrive each year, to be witness to the Woodward Dream Cruise. The fifteenth annual event will be held on the 15th of August 2009 and approximately forty thousand participants are expected. Hot rods, exotic cars and classics can all be seen at this event and it is not to be missed by serious automotive enthusiasts. The vehicles are displayed on the sixteen mile stretch between Ferndale and Pontiac. The Woodward Dream Cruise website will be able to answer any queries and supply additional information in regard to the event: http://www.woodwarddreamcruise.com/… -
Portland Historic Races 2009
10 Jun 2009 | 6:52 amTo see restored historic race cars return to their rightful place on the track, and take on other cars in their horsepower class, get to the Portland International Raceway from the 10th to the 12th of July 2009. Over and above thrilling racing action, a massive exhibition of over seven hundred collector cars, food pavilion, kid zone and hot rods will be available for visitors to enjoy. Chris Vandagriff can be contacted in regard to entrant queries, and spectators are invited to visit the website, www.portlandhistorics.com, for more information. Date: July 10, 2009 Venue: Portland… -
Formula One British Grand Prix 2009
10 Jun 2009 | 6:51 amBe in on the action at Silverstone for this thrilling leg of the Grand Prix. Date: June 21, 2009 Venue: Silverstone Circuit City: Northhamptonshire Country: England Related posts:Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix 2009Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2009Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix 2009 -
Eastbourne Motorshow 2009
10 Jun 2009 | 6:49 amIf new vehicle shopping seems like a daunting task, however you are unable to resist the smell and sitting in a brand new vehicle, the Eastbourne Motorshow 2009 is the place to be. On the 11th and 12th of July 2009, more than twenty five manufacturers will have their vehicles on display, offer over three hundred cars to look at. For more information please visit the website at http://www.motorshowevents.co.uk/ Date: July 11, 2009 Venue: Sussex Downs & Park College City: Eastbourne Country: United Kingdom Related posts:Bug Jam VW Festival 2009American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix…
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Mailbag: NASCAR Inrace - ESPN
3 Jul 2009 | 3:36 pmTricitiesSports.comMailbag: NASCAR InraceESPNWould you like to ask a NASCAR driver a question? Now with ESPN's in-race reporter it is possible to ask one of your favorite NASCAR drivers whatever is on JR Motorsports Announces NASCAR Nationwide Scheduling Change for PaddockTalkFans Can 'Win What Ryan Wins' - At Least $400000 -- Plus Tickets TricitiesSports.comMayfield Suspension Lifted And Ryan Newman At BMSBristol Herald CourierHardcoreRaceFans.com -Hartford Courant -Hartford Courantall 12 news articles » -
Stewart, Kurt Busch favored as NASCAR hits Daytona - SI.com
3 Jul 2009 | 2:41 pmSeattle Post IntelligencerStewart, Kurt Busch favored as NASCAR hits DaytonaSI.comIndependence Day weekend is usually one filled with food, fun and fireworks. Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway should provide all that and Earnhardt sorely misses nascar's pre-Daytona breakUSA TodayNASCAR Nationwide Series: Daytona PreviewAuto Racing DailyWhat Could Be Better Than Daytona On July 4th? [NASCAR Weekend FanIQPoint-Spreads.com - Free Sports Picks -FanHouse -Auto Racing Dailyall 528 news articles » -
France defends NASCAR's drug policy - The Associated Press
3 Jul 2009 | 12:11 pmNew York Daily NewsFrance defends NASCAR's drug policyThe Associated Press(AP) — Brian France defended NASCAR's drug testing policy as the toughest in professional sports, despite a federal judge's ruling that overturned driver 'Zero tolerance' policy throws NASCAR for a loopYahoo! SportsFrance defends NASCAR's drug policyThatsRacin.comNASCAR Press Conference Transcript - Brian FranceMotorsport.comRacinToday.com -AHN -The Associated Pressall 1,922 news articles » -
NASCAR's Jeff Burton to show off his comic side - 9NEWS.com
3 Jul 2009 | 8:48 amCBC.caNASCAR's Jeff Burton to show off his comic side9NEWS.com "brand managers" who've returned to the track to take a new approach in their ongoing quest to sabotage NASCAR drivers who promote the Coke Zero. US: Coca-Cola Zero 'Cover Up' Nascar campaign launchedjust-drinks.com (subscription)New Coke Zero Ad Encourages NASCAR® Drivers to ''Cover Up''Business Wire (press release)VIDEO: NASCAR Drivers Star In Latest Coke Zero AdPaddockTalkOrlando Sentinel -Atlanta Journal Constitution -Motley Foolall 15 news articles » -
NASCAR PICKS....no, not anymore. - SportingNews.com
3 Jul 2009 | 7:43 amNASCAR PICKS....no, not anymore.SportingNews.comI think that I have been pushed to my limits as a NASCAR (former?) fan. After last week's joke at Loudon I have realized that I just don't enjoy the sport NASCAR "Teen Idol"ABC Action NewsHow NASCAR Can Avoid Rain Shortened RacesBleacher ReportANDY CAGLE: Talented Youngster Logano Mature Beyond His YearsSouthern Pines Pilotall 6 news articles »
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Stewart on pole after rain washes out qualifying (AP)
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Storylines: Daytona (Yahoo! Sports)
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Hunter-Reay stoic in spite of it all (PA SportsTicker)
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France defends NASCAR's drug policy (AP)
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Nationwide Series gets first taste of double-file restarts (NASCAR.com)
3 Jul 2009 | 11:25 amNationwide Series gets first taste of double-file restarts
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Stewart on pole after rain washes out qualifying
3 Jul 2009 | 3:06 pmPoints leader Tony Stewart was awarded the pole for Saturday night's race at Daytona International Speedway, getting the top spot when rain washed out Sprint Cup qualifying. -
Drivers to watch at Daytona
3 Jul 2009 | 3:06 pmThe cars may be held in check, but Lee Spencer doesn't think Kyle Busch will be. See who else she has her eye on at Daytona. -
France defends NASCAR's drug policy
3 Jul 2009 | 2:02 pmBrian France defended NASCAR's drug testing policy as the toughest in professional sports, despite a federal judge's ruling that overturned driver Jeremy Mayfield's suspension. Mayfield was indefinitely suspended May 9 for what NASCAR said was a positive test for methamphetamines. He sued to be reinstated, and a federal judge issued an injunction Wednesday that allowed Mayfield to race this weekend based on Mayfield's argument that NASCAR's testing system is flawed. U.S. -
Here comes the judge
3 Jul 2009 | 12:49 pmThe Jeremy Mayfield case is unfortunate, but it shows the need for NASCAR to establish black-and-white rules, DW says. -
Larry Mac cam: Ranking free-for-all
3 Jul 2009 | 11:53 amThe rankings between fifth and 15th place are all up for grabs. Larry McReynolds says Daytona could shake everything up.
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Burton back at Daytona
3 Jul 2009 | 1:43 amFOXSports.com talks with Jeff Burton about the Coke Zero 400. Find out what the No. 31 driver hopes to accomplish at Daytona. -
NASCAR on FOX: Slick Daytona
2 Jul 2009 | 9:53 pmNASCAR on FOX analyst Larry McReynolds calls the race at Daytona and 'impound weekend'. -
Perils of pit road
2 Jul 2009 | 9:09 pmWatch video of Kyle Busch in the pits at Loudon as he rubs Clint Bowyer's car, then clips his jackman and narrowly misses another crew member en route to his pit stall. -
NASCAR on FOX: First-timers
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NASCAR on FOX: The standings
2 Jul 2009 | 7:00 pmNASCAR on FOX analyst Larry McReynolds looks at the small gap separating fifth from fifteenth.
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4 teams shy away from ‘marked man’ Mayfield
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Stewart on pole after rain washes out qualifying
3 Jul 2009 | 1:39 pmDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -Points leader Tony Stewart was awarded the pole for Saturday night's race at Daytona International Speedway, getting the top spot when rain washed out Sprint Cup qualifying. -
France defends NASCAR's drug policy
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Drug tests, judges at center of NASCAR talk
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Opinion: Mayfield in for quite a fight
2 Jul 2009 | 9:08 pmWhen NASCAR people talked about the need for speed, methamphetamines weren't part of the conversation.
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Daytona Sprint Cup qualifying rained out
3 Jul 2009 | 3:17 pmNASCAR Sprint Cup qualifying for the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway has been cancelled due to rain. The field will be lined-up based on points and that will put Tony Stewart on the pole. STARTING LINEUP: POS CAR DRIVER MAKE SPONSOR SPEED TIME BEHIND 1 14 Tony Stewart Chevrolet Burger King N/A N/A N/A 2 24 Jeff Gordon Chevrolet DuPont N/A N/A N/A 3 48 Jimmie [...] -
RPM hopes to get funding from Chrysler
3 Jul 2009 | 2:37 pmChrysler is working on a deal to pay off some of its debt to Richard Petty Motorsports, co-owner Richard Petty said on Friday at Daytona International Speedway. Petty said last month that Chrysler’s bankruptcy put cash flow from the manufacturer to the organization on hold. The subsequent layoff of nine RPM employees also was blamed on [...] -
Daytona press conference with Brian France
3 Jul 2009 | 12:11 pmTHE MODERATOR: We are now joined in the infield media center by NASCAR chairman and chief executive officer, Brian France. Brian will start off with a mid-year update and brief discussion on current events and then we’ll turn it over to questions from the media. BRIAN FRANCE: Thank you, and good afternoon, a couple things. [...] -
Daytona Interview: Jimmie Johnson
3 Jul 2009 | 12:08 pmJIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET IMPALA SS met with media and discussed Jeremy Mayfield, Joey Logano’s win, his season to date, and more. ARE YOU READY TO RACE AT DAYTONA? “Uh, yeah. I always forget how warm and humid it is until we show up and then its like, ‘oh yeah, July in Daytona’. I’m looking [...] -
Daytona Interview: Greg Biffle
3 Jul 2009 | 12:06 pmGreg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M / Scotch-Brite Ford Fusion, is in ninth place in the standings heading into this weekend’s Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Biffle won the July race at Daytona in 2003. He met with the media between Thursday’s practice sessions. GREG BIFFLE — No. 16 3M /Scotch-Brite Ford [...]
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Ben Spies turns the Donington Double
Ben Spies looked like he was riding in the wrong class today at Donington Park as he blasted away from the field to win both races in World Superbike action. The Texan took the pole and Saturday, and led the entire duration of both races on Sunday to take ... -
Dixon wins under the lights at Richmond
From the LA Times: Scott Dixon wins at Richmond International Raceway His 19th career IndyCar Series victory ties Sam Hornish Jr.'s record. Scott Dixon grabbed the lead from teammate Dario Franchitti on pit road just before the midpoint and earned his 19th career IndyCar Series victory on Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway ... -
Zipadelli & Logano steal Cup win at New Hampshire
Greg Zipadelli rolled the dice and called a perfect weather-race to bring Joey Logano in first today at the rain shortened Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The win is rookie's first in Sprint Cup compeition. Everything went Logano's way in an odd sort of way. Logano had ... -
Bike news - Spies wins Donington pole in SBK, MotoGP results
The MotoGP race at Assen was run on Saturday, and the results are all over the web. Be careful about *SPOILERS*, because they are all over the web, and in this post below. You've been warned. Spies takes eight pole of 2009 in World Superbike While not the most consistent rider in WSBK ... -
Indy Car Qualifying Notes: Dario obliterates the field
Dario Franchitti posted four huge laps at Richmond on Friday evening to take the pole position for the 300 lap SunTrust Indy Challenge. Franchitti is coming off a win at Iowa, and seems to have the hot foot right now in the series, especially on the small ovals. Dixon-the new ...
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A Bulgarian Grand Prix?
2 Jul 2009 | 9:15 amWhile the Turkish Grand Prix has been having problems with low spectator counts and may not live beyond 2011, a report has appeared that Bernie Ecclestone will meet with Bulgarian... -
Fun With Max
28 Jun 2009 | 7:11 amNo sooner did Max Mosley say he would not seek re-election as president of the FIA than he announced to the press the next day that he would, in fact,... -
F1 Teams In, Max Out
24 Jun 2009 | 5:36 amThe eight dissident Formula 1 teams - well, that is, all F1 teams except Williams and Force India - agreed to agree on the future and saved the series. ... -
Vettel Dominates British Grand Prix
21 Jun 2009 | 5:57 amHe looks like like Michael Schumacher young, he has many of Schumacher's mannerisms. But Sebastian Vettel is quite a different character. What he's doing on the track when... -
Kimi Drunk?
20 Jun 2009 | 5:44 amLet's have Mark Webber reach the top three in the qualifying or the race more often than he does. He's good for a bit of entertaining talk, this Australian...
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Davison wins Lights pole
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Mclaren planning hybrid Supercars
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Dodges to be rebranded Alfa Romeos
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UPDATE: Red Bull team could dump Toyota for Chevy
2 Jul 2009 | 11:19 pmNASCAR Sprint Cup rumor.
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BST West in Holyoke for 4th of July
3 Jul 2009 | 2:13 pmPRESS RELEASE Broomfield, CO – The BST IMCA Larry Shaw West tour is ready to give the fans a 4th of July spectacular that you don’t want to miss! It’s the BST West Midseason with Race # 6, the points are shaping up. Racing and Fireworks, BST Modifieds….What more could you ask for!! The BST West modifieds will be putting on another explosive show for the great people of Holyoke on the 4th of July at the new and improved 3/8 mile Phillips County Raceway. You don’t want to miss this exciting Independence Day! There will be Fireworks both on and off the track. The Pit Gates open at… -
Full Throttle...What A Show Tonight!!!
3 Jul 2009 | 11:37 amThere is enough racing news to fill the Grand Canyon...and, we have it all tonight on Full Throttle. Where's the money??? That is what many local drivers who ran in the USLMA race at Pikes Peak want to know. We have an exclusive interview with Sledge Lawson and you will hear his answer. NASCAR's been busy...double file restarts in the Nationwide series, Lagano gets his first, the 25 nominees for the Hall of Fame, plus slipping and sliding restrictor place racing in Daytona. We'll have it all. The silly season is here and, as they say at the world series of poker "Shuffle up and… -
Daytona sure to add new twist to double-file restarts
3 Jul 2009 | 10:40 amThe Sprint Cup Series switched to double-file restarts last month at Pocono, and Saturday night's Coke Zero 400 will be the fifth race since the change. More... -
Eggleston at the Rock for the 4th
3 Jul 2009 | 10:26 amCHERRY BOMB 200 SCHEDULE Friday, July 3rd ASA Late Model and Frank Kimmel’s Street Stock Nationals 6:30 AM Registration 7:00 AM Gates Open 7:30 AM FKSSN Tech Opens 10:00 AM ASA / Drivers Meeting 10:30 AM FKSSN / Drivers Meeting 10:45-11:30 AM ASA Practice 12:00-1:00 PM Lunch 1:00-1:50 PM ASA Practice 2:00-3:00 PM FKSSN Practice 3:00 PM FKSSN QUalifying Tires Available 3:45 PM ASA Qualifying (1 Lap) 5:00 PM FKSSN Qualifying (European Style) 5:45 PM ASA Last Chance Race (15 Laps) 2 cars transfer (if Needed) 7:00 PM Garage Closes Saturday, July 4th ASA Late Model and Frank Kimmel’s Street… -
Culbertson Speedway (Nebraska) Cancels July 3 Races
3 Jul 2009 | 10:02 amFor the third weekend in a row, weather has affected the racing in Southwest Nebraska. The races scheduled for July 3 at Culbertson Speedway have been cancelled. The next race scheduled for the track is Friday, August 7, during the Hitchcock County Fair. Track points gained that night will go towards the track points at McCook Speedway. McCook Speedway will have the next races in Southwest Nebraska. Those races are scheduled for Friday, July 10. Besides the regular show for the night, the A Features for the three IMCA classes that were rained out on June 26 will be run that night as well. The…
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Bulgaria joins race for grand prix
3 Jul 2009 | 9:46 am• Bulgarian officials to meet Bernie Ecclestone• Federation plans new circuit near PlevenBulgarian officials are set to meet Bernie Ecclestone at next week's German grand prix as the country steps up its pursuit of bringing a race to the Balkans. Bulgaria is hoping to stage its first grand prix in 2011, with a contract running through to 2015 including the option of an extension until 2020. The meeting will be at the Nürburgring on 10-12 July.The Bulgarian Motorcycling Federation (BMF) said in December it would put forward such a bid to the FIA. Part of the plan would see a new circuit… -
Virgin poised to ditch Brawn for grand prix newcomers Manor
2 Jul 2009 | 4:05 pm• Virgin set to sponsor new 2010 Formula One team• Email suggests deal was struck before Manor were admittedVirgin will quit Jenson Button's championship-leading Brawn GP team and seems likely to sponsor the Manor Grand Prix start-up that will be making its Formula One debut next season. A leaked email sent by Alan Donnelly, the official representative of Max Mosley, the president of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), suggests that the deal was agreed in principle in the month before Manor won a place in the 2010 championship ahead of Lola and Prodrive.The email said:… -
Fast and good at corners: Owen sells his Ferrari
2 Jul 2009 | 12:06 pmA Ferrari that belonged to the England footballer Michael Owen is up for sale for £150,000. With one careful owner and only 9,900 miles on the clock, the two-door 599 GTB Fiorano F1 in metallic Tour de France blue is being sold at a dealership in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The former Newcastle United striker's contract has run out and he is looking for a new club but the car sale is unlikely to be due to the multimillionaire being strapped for cash. The 2007 612bhp model, with two years' warranty left for the cautious buyer, would have cost £198,000 new but Owen had £24,000 worth of… -
Bulgaria in talks over Formula One grand prix deal
2 Jul 2009 | 9:46 am• Rights holder Bernie Ecclestone to host meeting next week• Bulgarians hopeful of securing contract to race from 2011Bulgarian officials will meet the Formula One commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone next week to try to secure a deal for the country to host a grand prix from 2011. The Bulgarian Motorcycling Federation president, Bogdan Nikolov, said the grand prix organising committee chief, Rumen Petkov, had been invited by Ecclestone to the German grand prix at the Nürburgring.Nikolov, who announced Bulgaria's plans to host a Formula One race last December, was hopeful a… -
Sport: 24 hours in pictures
29 Jun 2009 | 3:01 amThe best sporting images from around the world
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F1: Formula One - KERS, diffusers, overtaking and other inconveniences
3 Jul 2009 | 8:28 amWith eight races behind us in the Formula One World Championship, it's now time to see if the changes in the regulations have had the desired effect: more overtaking and thus more exciting races. Several surveys had revealed that the fans very desperately wanted to see more action on the track. The new aerodynamic regulations, the result of recommendations made by the FIA Overtaking Working Group, the introduction of KERS and the return of the slick tyres were all part of a plan to make overtaking in Formula One ... -
F1: Manor boss says Virgin rumours 'unhelpful'
3 Jul 2009 | 3:20 amManor Grand Prix chief John Booth on Friday would not confirm reports that Virgin is set to sponsor, buy into and possible re-name the new 2010 Formula One team. It has been reported and rumoured in recent days that Sir Richard Branson will switch his allegiance from Brawn to Manor next year, in a deal that could also involve a 20 per cent shareholding and perhaps even naming rights. But while confirming that funding has been in place for several months, Booth is not ready to confirm the Virgin speculation, and denied that an ... -
F1: Leaked email says Virgin buying Manor stake
3 Jul 2009 | 1:10 amVirgin has decided to buy a share of the new Manor Formula One team, a leaked email has confirmed. Sir Richard Branson's brand currently backs Brawn GP but the British billionaire suggested recently that the success of the team in 2009 had sent its 2010 sponsorship price too high. We reported last week that Virgin may already have signed a deal to re-name and possible buy into the new 2010 entrant Manor, which involves FIA president Max Mosley's former Simtek colleague Nick Wirth. Recent reports indicated that Mosley's FIA representative at grands prix ... -
F1: De la Rosa in running for Campos seat
3 Jul 2009 | 1:10 amLewis Hamilton on Thursday said he would miss his colleague Pedro de la Rosa if the Spanish test driver leaves McLaren at the end of 2009. "I always wish him all the best because he is a great teammate," the reigning world champion said of de la Rosa, 38. "If he decided to leave the team I would miss him because he is a pleasure to work with, he's funny, he's a hard worker and he is supportive even in the most difficult moments. "I would like him to stay," Hamilton added on a PR visit to Spain. ... -
F1: Valencia street course reduces capacity
3 Jul 2009 | 1:10 amOrganisers of the European Grand Prix at Valencia have reduced the seating capacity of its city street circuit ahead of next month's event. The venue made its Formula One debut last year but tickets for the 2009 race are "not selling as fast", promoter Jorge Martinez Aspar, of Valmor Sports, admitted. Last year we reported that the event sold out after offering 112,771 seats, with Aspar indicating he would consider increasing the capacity of the grandstands for subsequent events. But he is now telling the Spanish news agency EFE that approximately 35,000 ...
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NASCAR chairman Brian France says sport's drug testing policy is fair
3 Jul 2009 | 11:42 amBrian France says NASCAR's drug-testing policy is a fair system that protects its competitors and fans from the dangers of an impaired driver on the race track. -
Sluggish ticket sales in Spain
3 Jul 2009 | 7:21 amOrganisers of the European Grand Prix at Valencia have reduced the seating capacity of its city street circuit ahead of next month's event. -
Q & A with Dale Earnhardt Jr.: 'I'm optimistic, but I'm also worried'
3 Jul 2009 | 2:54 amIf it hadn't rained in February, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is still convinced he would have won the Daytona 500 . -
Biffle, Hornish Jr. crash in practice
2 Jul 2009 | 10:29 pmNASCAR driver Greg Biffle stands in the pit area. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -
Person familiar with situation tells AP Will Power to rejoin Penske for Toronto race
2 Jul 2009 | 6:07 pmAustralian driver Will Power will rejoin Penske Racing for the July 12 event in Toronto.
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France: Drug policy is fair despite Mayfield ruling
3 Jul 2009 | 1:09 pmBrian France defended NASCAR's drug testing policy as the toughest in professional sports, despite a federal judge's ruling that overturned driver Jeremy Mayfield's suspension. -
Familiar Daytona presents new twists for Cup midterm
3 Jul 2009 | 10:17 amWhen the drivers return to Daytona, it means it's the halfway point of the season. Pete Pistone says despite a familiar track, different elements, like weather, are at play in this crucial 400-mile race. -
Earnhardt among nominees for NASCAR's first HOF class
2 Jul 2009 | 7:05 pmStock car racing giants ranging from Bill France Sr. and Junior Johnson to Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt are among the 25 nominees for NASCAR's first Hall of Fame class. -
Previously a sub, Power to rejoin Penske in Toronto
2 Jul 2009 | 4:40 pmAustralian driver Will Power will rejoin Penske Racing for the July 12 event in Toronto. Power will drive five more races this season. -
Don't discount Logano's win, credit crew strategy
1 Jul 2009 | 4:30 pmSome want to discount Joey Logano's first trip to Victory Lane with an asterisk because of rain. Not Pete Pistone, who says the teen sensation will take the win and the accompanying confidence boost.
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ESPN.com has launched many new NASCAR widgets that offer scores, stats, and news
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Sprint Cup: Tony Stewart gets pole after rain washes out Daytona International Speedway qualifying
3 Jul 2009 | 2:53 pmPoints leader Tony Stewart was awarded the pole for Saturday night's race at Daytona International Speedway, getting the top spot when rain washed out Sprint Cup qualifying. -
Fans are up in arms on both sides of the Jeremy Mayfield debate
3 Jul 2009 | 2:29 pmThe reaction to the Jeremy Mayfield saga keeps roaring along and filling up Marty Smith's inbox. -
Drivers react to Jeremy Mayfield news with a combination of concern and confusion
3 Jul 2009 | 1:55 pmJeff Gordon was among drivers who said they wouldn't want to race on the same track with a driver who failed a drug test. He'll likely get to make that choice next week. -
NASCAR chairman Brian France defends circuit's drug policy
3 Jul 2009 | 1:54 pmBrian France says NASCAR's drug-testing policy is a fair system that protects its competitors and fans from the dangers of an impaired driver on the race track.
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Stewart, Busch favored at Daytona
3 Jul 2009 | 2:34 pmIndependence Day weekend is usually one filled with food, fun and fireworks. Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway should provide all that and more, especially the fireworks. While fans at the track and watching at home get to kick back with a cold one and enjoy the festivities, for the 43 drivers behind the wheel Saturday night is about anything but relaxing. It will be 400 miles of door-to-door, white knuckle action under the lights as they battle each other and the ever present threat of "The Big One". Add in the new double-file restart rule and the fireworks during the race… -
Brian France defends NASCAR drug-test policy
3 Jul 2009 | 1:49 pmDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Brian France says NASCAR's drug-testing policy is a fair system that protects its competitors and fans from the dangers of an impaired driver on the race track. -
Mark Beech: Red Bull may already regret switching to Scott Speed
3 Jul 2009 | 8:09 amThe preseason hype long gone, Scott Speed may have worn out his welcome at Red Bull after crashing into teammate Brian Vickers, says Mark Beech. -
Nominees for first Hall of Fame class announced
2 Jul 2009 | 7:38 pmStock car racing giants ranging from Bill France Sr. and Junior Johnson to Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt are among the 25 nominees for NASCAR's first Hall of Fame class. -
Gibbs expecting many more wins from Logano
2 Jul 2009 | 9:04 amNEW YORK (AP) -- Joe Gibbs didn't expect his gamble to pay off so soon.
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Sprint Cup Qualifying Rained out....again!!
3 Jul 2009 | 3:45 pmFor the 2nd week in a rowing, Tony Stewart will start on the pole because of rain. NASCAR waited as long as they could to try to get qualifying in for the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona, but they did not have enough time. They needed to finish qualifying up for the Nationwide series and finsh the cup qualifying before the Nationwide race, but things were too close together. NASCAR was forced to cancle qualifying. "Click here":http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2009/18/data/lineup.html to see the full lineup. -
Kyle Busch
3 Jul 2009 | 3:33 pmGood grief. I missed another race and had a dream that Kyle Busch picked me up in his helicopter and we flew out to the MASH set in California. We were on a recon mission for something. In the process, David Ogden Stiers (Charles) was holding his 40th high school reunion in one of the concrete buildings. We ended up in a closet full of cleaning supplies and used them on our ambush. What in the sam daylights was I thinking? If this keeps happening, I'm NOT missing another race. Next thing ya know, Sterling Marlin will be doing my laundry in Aruba. -
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Kevin Harvick
3 Jul 2009 | 3:30 pmOk, this is what I get for missing the race. Two weeks ago I missed the race and had a dream that Kevin Harvick came to hang out at the house in his Shell firesuit. He read bedtime stories to the kids and helped with the yard work, etc. Guess that's what I get for having an Amaretto and Coke before bed. -
STEWART NATION!
3 Jul 2009 | 3:27 pmHey Stewart got the pole again! Whew! I am glad that's over with.....My 8 ball doesn't lie! It is too bad that qualifing was rained out....But Tony got another one! It sure is great to be points leader! :) Iron
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NASCAR in Peril: Victory for Jeremy Mayfield in Drug Testing Legal Battle
1 Jul 2009 | 4:31 pmMayfield leaving the U.S. District Court: Source AP Earlier today, Jeremy Mayfield was granted preliminary injunction from the U.S. District Court in Charlotte, NC – lifting his suspension levied by NASCAR – so he will be allowed to race this weekend at Daytona. This initial victory for Mayfield presents potential challenges for NASCAR and their credibility. For those who are unfamiliar with the complexities of the judicial system, the legal threshold for receiving equitable relief is “irreparable harm” and without a question, IF Jeremy Mayfield is innocent, his continued… -
Danica Patrick to NASCAR…Hendrick Motorsports?
28 Jun 2009 | 2:42 pmRumors are running rampant that Danica Patrick is going to jump from IndyCar to NASCAR. Is this a negotiating tactic with Andretti Green Racing and Chip Ganassi Racing or is she seriously considering a move to stock car racing? One must wonder why the poster child of IndyCar Racing would take the risk and make a move to NASCAR, which undisputedly, is crumbling as I speak. I can image NASCAR dangling HUGE financial incentives and prepackage endorsements, but why take the risk? On the flipside to NASCAR’s continued problems with retaining the support of the automakers, IndyCar Racing is… -
The Death Spiral Continues….NASCAR on Fox
7 Jun 2009 | 10:11 amAccording to Sports Media Watch, FOX has its lowest rated NASCAR season ever. A year of declines has concluded with FOX drawing its lowest average rating for NASCAR since the net began airing races in ‘01. Excluding the rain delayed Coca Cola 600, 12 NASCAR races averaged a 5.1/11 rating and 8.5 million viewers on FOX during the 2009 season, down 11% in ratings and 9% in viewers from a 5.7/12 and 9.3 million last year, and the lowest rated season ever for NASCAR on FOX. Last Sunday’s Autism Speaks 400 drew a 4.0/10 final rating on FOX, down 11% from a 4.5/11 for the same race last… -
Chrysler Bankruptcy: The Future of NASCAR Teams Hang in the Balance
2 May 2009 | 5:03 pmQuestioning the future of Dodge’s continuing involvement in NASCAR is nothing new – back in September 2008, I wrote about the pending withdrawal of Dodge from NASCAR and unfortunately this appears to be the plan for 2010. (http://tinyurl.com/dlymm8) Many, at first glance, didn’t feel that the Chrysler bankruptcy filing on Thursday would have any effect on the Sprint Cup teams backed by Dodge. And Chrysler was quick to issue a statement on Thursday reaffirming their commitment to NASCAR. It really should not come as a surprise that the new management from Fiat realizes the current… -
NASCAR’s Business Model Hits the Wall
25 Jan 2009 | 2:18 pmThe Associated Press (AP) has reported Brian France, CEO of NASCAR, has directed his management to work with teams in developing new business models that can help them withstand the current economic crisis. As we are all aware, NASCAR teams rely on corporate sponsorship to fund the majority of their operating budgets, which is substantially different than any other major sport. Whereas, NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB teams participate in higher levels of revenue sharing as a result of a franchise business model. “We’re trying to do more with less. That’s the difficult part of this…
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HAPPENING NOW: Fireworks Night at Langley Speedway
2 Jul 2009 | 5:24 pmHAPPENING NOW :: After a hot summer day in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, more than 6,000 people came out to Langley Speedway for some spectacular racing and fireworks on a Thursday Night. (Refresh page for latest updates) -
Logano wins first in New Hampshire
28 Jun 2009 | 2:44 pmJoey Logano scored his first career Sprint Cup Series victory on Sunday after rain soaked New Hampshire Motor Speedway."I never would have though I would have won here," said Logano in a post race interview. "We didn't have anything to lose. This is a dream come true!"Logano's win on Sunday made him the youngest driver to ever win a Sprint Cup Series race. The 11th caution flag of the day came out on lap 268 with Logano leading the field, but Logano took the lead with 38 laps to go, after race leader Ryan Newman ran out of fuel and was forced to enter pit lane.Logano did not appear to be a… -
NASCAR Announces Modified Race Broadcasts
28 Jun 2009 | 10:31 amNASCAR announced today that the inaugural NASCAR Whelen Modified and Whelen Southern Modified Tour event at Bristol Motor Speedway will be broadcast on SPEED. -
Booper Bare scores back-to-back wins at Potomac Speedway
27 Jun 2009 | 8:16 amDespite the threat of weather, the rain held off most of the evening allowing three feature events to be completed before the sky opened up. Virginia’s Booper Bare became the first repeat winner in the Super Late Model division this season after a costly mistake by Kyle Lear. Kyle Nelson and Kyle Vantassel also scored wins in their respective classes. -
USARacing Pro Cup Series returning to Langley Speedway in August
23 Jun 2009 | 8:07 amUSARacing Pro Cup Series officials announced early Tuesday that Langley Speedway in Hampton, VA, will replace Southern National Raceway Park and will change the date from August 15th to August 22nd. The move comes after Southern National Raceway Park closed and went up for sale earlier this year.
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Unrestricted: My NASCAR Rants & Raves
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Hall of Fame Nominees
2 Jul 2009 | 8:25 pmFollowing are the 25 individuals who have been nominated:-Bobby Allison, 1983 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion and winner of 84 races-Buck Baker, first driver to win consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup championships-Red Byron, first NASCAR Sprint Cup champion, in 1949-Richard Childress, 11-time car owner champion in NASCAR's three national series-Dale Earnhardt, won record seven NASCAR Sprint Cup championships-Richie Evans, nine-time NASCAR Modified champion-Tim Flock, two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion-Bill France Jr., NASCAR president, chairman and CEO (1972-2003)-Bill France Sr., NASCAR… -
Five things about ... Daytona's fireworks show
30 Jun 2009 | 9:12 pmOriginally invented in ancient China used to scare away evil spirits, Americans now use them to celebrate the country's independence.Fireworks, with their explosive pyrotechnic personalities, will be shooting off in high style at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday's Fourth of July holiday. But much more than lighting a few fuses on a pack of black cats goes into the fireworks display put on to entertain thousands of NASCAR fans.So while you're 'oohing' and 'ahhing' from the grandstands Saturday night, read on to ponder Five Things About ... Daytona's fireworks show, maybe the largest… -
Dale Jr and the National Guard
30 Jun 2009 | 1:10 pmSource: Hendrick MotorsportsJoin Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the National Guard this Wednesday for the 2009 Battle of the Bands at the Bandshell, located at 250 N. Atlantic Ave. in Daytona Beach, Fla. Earnhardt will introduce the three band finalists, hold a question-and-answer session for the fans and unveil his Daytona paint scheme. The event begins at 5 p.m. ET, and is open to the public.To honor the National Guard and celebrate our nation’s Independence Day, the No. 88 Chevrolet will run a special hand-painted camouflage ACU (Army Combat Uniform) scheme this weekend at Daytona (Fla.)… -
Mark Martin Autograph Session
30 Jun 2009 | 12:13 pmSource: Hendrick MotorsportsMark Martin, driver of the No. 5 CARQUEST/Kellogg's Chevrolet, is holding an autograph session this Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET, at the Wal-Mart on 1590 Dunlawton Ave. in Port Orange, Fla. A total of 400 wristbands will be distributed on site prior to Martin's arrival. -
No. 3 Chevrolet to be part of '09 Goodwood Festival
29 Jun 2009 | 2:33 pmBy Team ReleaseWELCOME, N.C. -- The Richard Childress Racing No. 3 Chevrolet that seven-time Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt earned his 76th and final victory with will participate in this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed in England on July 3-5.Taylor Earnhardt, 20, Earnhardt's youngest child, will drive the car in demonstration runs during the festival. It is her inaugural turn behind the wheel of a stock car. She will be accompanied by her mother Teresa Earnhardt, president and CEO of Dale Earnhardt Inc.The Goodwood Festival of Speed is an annual event held since 1993 at the Goodwood…
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The Fast and the Fabulous
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coke zero ad does it again
3 Jul 2009 | 2:30 pmJust in time for the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona tomorrow the Coke Zero people are launching a new ad. It’s another hilarious commercial showing the Coca-Cola brand managers attempting to persuade the Coca-Cola drivers to do something really not well thought out, like, at all. I love it. The first part of this video is a behind-the-scenes, making of the commercial feature and then the actual finished commercial is shown at the end. And for your viewing pleasure I give you the old Coke Zero ad that I love just as much. It never gets old! Enjoy the track for longer than the other drivers. -
nationwide is on the fan’s side
3 Jul 2009 | 2:03 pmEver since Nationwide became a series title sponsor they’ve been working on giving fans more information and access to drivers. They’ve been posting some great candid photos of drivers and crew members on their Flickr account as a part of their behind the scenes Twitter coverage of races. A couple of my faves are below. Make sure you follow the Nationwide Series on Twitter (@nationwide). Brad and Brian Keselowski at New Hampshire. (photo credit: Nationwide) Kyle Busch smashes the guitar trophy at Nashville. (photo credit: Nationwide) Stephen Leicht and Erik Darnell hanging out… -
shortcuts: show tony your 14
2 Jul 2009 | 10:24 pmI really, really, really wish I was in Daytona right now. I just had to get that out of my head for the record. I just realized that I haven’t written anything about win at New Hampshire. Hmm. It’s not entirely on purpse. I don’t dislike the kid, I just didn’t want the race to end that way. It was just boring and annoying. I’m not blaming anyone, obviously it was the weather. It was a good race until it had to end. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was doing so well, right? He’s making great progress but then, for whatever reason, something happens and he doesn’t… -
shortcuts: a night out with jimmie and chandra johnson
29 Jun 2009 | 10:38 am– I didn’t get to spend a night out with Jimmie Johnson and his wife Chandra but the New York Times did. I am severely jealous of this assignment, I want to spend normal person time with Cup drivers! Gah! Check out the piece and great photo at NYTimes.com. – Clint Bowyer played a prank on Kevin Harvick at a golf course. It was funny. Bowyer’s reaction is priceless. Watch the video (below)!: – NASCAR is slated to announced the first group of nominees for it’s new Hall of Fame this Thursday on SPEED: SPEED will air an exclusive one-hour special Thursday night… -
kasey’s winsome stare and dale’s magnetism
27 Jun 2009 | 6:16 pmOkay, so finally I’m telling you about my Sunday at last weekend’s Toyota/SaveMart 350 at Infineon Raceway. Saturday night I came home with a mighty impressive suntan/sunburn and you would think that would lead me to make sure I bring a hat and a put sunscreen on the next day, but that didn’t happen. I honestly don’t know why I didn’t think to do either of those things. I’ve been to many races and I’ve never had a sunburn like the one I’m still dealing with to this day. I’ve been wearing a hat for the majority of the week to cover up my…
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Raceology - Science of Auto Racing
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First Time Here?
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Recession Proof Horsepower
9 Feb 2009 | 4:30 pmRecession Proof Horsepower By Don Terrill (c) - www.RacingSecrets.com Does the news media have you all wigged out about the economy? Are you looking to cut costs, but still need your racing fix? Well, you can't race for free, but you sure can be smart about how and where you spend your money. Build Affordable Horsepower: Only Build What You Need - The vast majority of racers will build their -
Racing Project Management
17 Nov 2008 | 1:15 pmRacing Project Management By Don Terrill (c) - www.RacingSecrets.com If you're serious about racing you need to keep all of your data in one place - a project management folder if you will. Every single engine I've done has had one. Here are some of the things I've kept in my engine folders: Build Sheet - All the engine specs like bearing clearance, etc.Part Numbers - All of them Product -
"Best of the Best" - Raceology.com Gets 5-Stars!
8 Oct 2008 | 8:42 am"Best of the Best" - Raceology.com Gets 5-Stars! posted by Don Terrill Alltop.com has been one of my favorite sites for awhile now. I noticed the other day that they had added a section on auto racing. I clicked on the link expecting to see all the usual players like espn and nascar. They were both there, but then I noticed sites that I'd never heard of - interesting sites. Then, as I scrolled -
Gooseology and Lessons for Auto Racing
19 Aug 2008 | 10:26 pmGooseology and Lessons for Auto Racing By Don Terrill (c) - www.RacingSecrets.com Living in Michigan I get to see plenty of Canadian Geese. As most know, they fly in a V formation and make a lot of noise during flight. Just dumb animals right? Well, maybe we can learn something from them. Observations: Aerodynamics - Like water running downstream, they naturally find the path (in this case
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WordPress Tag: Auto Racing
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"Little Bastard" | The Silver Spyder that Drove James Dean to His Grave
3 Jul 2009 | 7:47 amJames Deans "Little Bastard" Silver Porsche 550 Spyder. This shot was taken just hours before Jimmy's tragic death. James Dean’s love for speed, racing and “living on the edge” are all well documented in many books, documentaries and bios– so I won’t belabor the point here. Check out the video after the jump for a “James Dean legend” primer. What is fascinating is the tremendous staying power, cult status and curse stories that surround not just James Dean, but also the 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder that he tragically lost his life in. The… -
Calm before the storm
2 Jul 2009 | 3:56 pmAfter FOTA’s refusal to apologize as per Max Mosley’s demands following the team association’s press conference and subsequent release, there has been nothing emanating from the frustrated office of the FIA president. Weakened as he is by his now-everyone-knows forceful step down at the helm of the governing body at the end of this season –as demanded by FOTA– Mosley’s next move is of interest to all involved. mostly because his enormous and injured ego will not allow him to go quietly and with dignity. Instead, it is dragging him down to the same moral level… -
NASCAR is backing up today!!!!
1 Jul 2009 | 3:31 pmNASCAR is backing up today!!!!!! In two revelations revealed today NASCAR is standing there wondering “why did I ever let it get this far?”. U.S. District Court Judge Graham Mullen granted Mayfield’s motion Wednesday for a preliminary injunction to force the sanctioning body to lift his indefinite suspension for a test that NASCAR says was positive for methamphetamines. What ? Really? Wow NASCAR really looks bad with egg on its face. NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston said ““We are disappointed, but we respect the judge’s ruling ,This is only a temporary injunction. The legal case… -
Mayfield, Meth in NASCAR
1 Jul 2009 | 10:37 amNASCAR confirmed Wednesday in court suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield tested positive for methamphet -
No time to waste for IRL!
30 Jun 2009 | 3:34 amI may have under estimated how much trouble the IRL is in with its boring racing in my last post. The race at Richmond last Saturday night could be used as an alternative for Ambien! It was follow-the-leader, no passing, and once again, four cars on the lead lap at the end. With the contract up to race at Richmond International Raceway, this wasn’t the kind of event that the IRL needed if it wanted to keep its date there. There are at least two problems at work here. One is that the technical specs for the IRL have been locked in for several years now and teams have taken the…
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The NASCAR Insiders
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Mayfield Case Could Set A Dangerous Precedent
2 Jul 2009 | 7:42 pmWhen U.S. District Court Judge Graham Mullen issued a temporary injunction against NASCAR’s suspension of Jeremy Mayfield yesterday I have to say I was among those who were surprised. Like many people I thought this part of the lawsuit would come and go without any major story. I was wrong. I was also surprised by the language used by the judge. As I later heard ESPN legal analyst Lester Munson say the judge made it sound like he knew more about the drug test than the experts in the case. I don’t see how there could have been a determination of the validity of the test based on… -
Do Strategy Wins Mean Less To You?
1 Jul 2009 | 7:52 pmSo unless you live under a rock (which I’m guessing you don’t, because you are reading this blog post), you know that Joey Logano picked up his first Cup Series win last Sunday at New Hampshire. The #20 Toyota was certainly not the best car and Logano actually got two lucky dogs during the race to even be in position. It was because of some good (and lucky) strategy by crew chief Greg Zipadelli that allowed Logano to be in the lead when the rains came. Earlier in the week, Journo and I had a brief discussion about what Logano’s win actually meant. Journo says as a… -
Ask The Insiders Wednesday #30
30 Jun 2009 | 6:55 pmIt’s hard to believe, but this is the 30th edition of ATIW! We’ve got another full slate of questions to get to, so I will save the babbling for the answers. If you don’t know what this post is, until further notice, we will be answering any and all reader questions every Wednesday, right here. So if you’ve got one, click on the ”Ask the Insiders” tab at the top of the page and send one to us. On to the questions… 1. From Ella: Is being a spotter or a pit crew member a full time job? Do they have work responsibilities outside of race days at the tracks? Every… -
Rumors, Rumors Everywhere
29 Jun 2009 | 11:00 pmI’m going to let you in on a NASCAR secret: rumors run rampant in this sport. I know this is hard to believe, so take some time if you need it. From the garage to the media center to the shop floor, rumors sprout up like kudzu in a ditch and their often just as hard to contain. Just to put this in perspective, remember high school? You know, the talking behind people’s backs, spreading gossip, getting in fights? High school is a lot like NASCAR’s garage. Now don’t get me wrong, it’s one of the best families you could hope to have, but cattiness creeps in a lot… -
Wait, Now You’re Angry That A Start-And-Parker Pulled Out?
28 Jun 2009 | 8:50 pmThere was a small-ish story line from this weekend that most of the media ignored, but that some of the fans certainly noticed. When qualifying was rained out for the Cup cars on Friday, the #64 Gunselman Motorsports car (to be driven by Mike Wallace) withdrew for unspecified reasons. They would have been in the show based on their number of attempts, but by withdrawing it allowed the #78 Furniture Row team of Regan Smith to be in the race. Then on Saturday, it appeared to some that Mike Wallace (driving Johnny Davis’ #0) threw his qualifying attempt in order to let Sean Caisse…
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Classic cars, Vintage Racing, Classic Rally
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The Ward Brothers Collection of Vintage Motor Cars for sale
2 Jul 2009 | 2:26 pmBonhams is delighted to have been instructed to handle the dispersal sale of reserve vehicles from The Ward Brothers’ Collection – one of Europe’s foremost groups of early automobiles – at 2pm on Saturday 18th July at Henley-on-Thames. The brothers, Toby and Daniel, have a motoring heritage and both have gone on to amass a unique collection of early vehicles which they actively campaign both nationally and abroad. To enable this to further develop, the dispersal sale represents a rationalisation of the vehicles, removing duplication and releasing projects to the market which would not…
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Restrictor Plated
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2009 Lenox Industrial Tools 301 Preview (New Hampshire Motor Speedway)
24 Jun 2009 | 1:03 pmActual size. This week, the NASCAR journey takes everyone to New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire. New Hampshire is the smallest state that NASCAR operates in (area and population), but despite it’s diminutive size, it actually hosts two popular races annually. (Being in the furthest reaches of “Greater Boston” helps.) But, see, that’s the problem, New Hampshire just doesn’t give you much in the way of journalistic hooks. So, everybody trots out their “B” material like “Tony Stewart Is Rock Solid in the Granite State” or… -
NASCAR Link Roundup for June 24, 2009
24 Jun 2009 | 8:10 amLinks that hungry like the wolf. The Times: Max Mosley forced to quit to avert rebel series Max Mosley, president of the FIA, the sanctioning body of Formula 1 will not run for another term as he had previously indicated. This should effectively defuse the FIA/FOTA Mexican standoff that threatened to render asunder the entire open-wheeled sport. We now return Restrictor Plated to your previously-scheduled NASCAR-only news. The NASCAR Insiders: Ask the Insiders Wednesday 29 The usual good stuff here. Go check it out. All Left Turns: Tony Stewart’s Cars Tony Stewart’s sponsor Armor… -
NASCAR Link Roundup for June 23, 2009
23 Jun 2009 | 10:02 amTanned, rested and ready. The NASCAR Insiders: What In The (Expletive) Is Going On?!?! I was about to give a roundup of all the rumors going around all of a sudden about the world ending in NASCAR and encouraging calm and care before panicking, but the NASCAR Insiders beat me to it. So, instead of summarizing everything that is SUPPOSEDLY going on, go here. NOW. From the Marbles: Kahne-to-Toyota rumors — and denials — flying all over the place One rumor I did want to single out was the thought that Kasey Kahne could be switched to Toyota power mid-season over at RPM. I don’t… -
Day Off
22 Jun 2009 | 8:01 amYour host, pictured. I’m beat. My belated Father’s Day gift is a day off. Regular programming will resume tomorrow. So for now, enjoy some classic Restrictor Plated from the archive: The 2012 Penske Racing NASCAR Saturn Aura A visit from the future to see Saturn in NASCAR in the 2012 season. The First Five for the NASCAR Hall of Fame Where I spend some time guessing who will be in the inaugural class for the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The 10 Greatest Pontiacs in NASCAR On news of the death of Pontiac, I take a look at their great history in NASCAR. An Interview with Joey Logano A quick… -
Beer, Wine & High Spirits: Kasey Kahne Wins Toyota/SaveMart 350 at Infineon
21 Jun 2009 | 10:56 pmNASCAR's version of Fumé Blanc. Kasey Kahne held off Tony Stewart to pick up an unexpected win at Infineon Raceway. How unexpected was it? It was Kahne’s first Top 10 at Sonoma, his first Top 20 at Sonoma, his first Top 10 at any road course in Cup Series and actually his first Top 10 at any road course at any level of NASCAR. So, yeah, if you picked Kasey Kahne to win today, you either are crazy, clairvoyant or you couldn’t decide on a pick and you paid good money to hold a double-elimination tournament between 43 liquored-up lemurs and the lemur representing Kasey Kahne…
