Nextel News - Texas Motor Speedway

Nov. 1, 2005 - Texas Motor Speedway

Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup
Key Dates to Keep in Mind

Race weekend

A Nov. 4 - Nextel Wake-Up Call at 8:00 a.m. CST with Matt Kenseth
A Nov. 4 - Bud Pole Qualifying at 3:10 p.m. CST
A Nov. 6 - Dickies 500 at 2:10 p.m. CST (334 laps/501 miles)

Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Media Opportunities
* Nextel Wake-Up Call
On Friday, Nov. 4, at 8:00 a.m., the Nextel Wake-Up Call will feature Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 DeWALT Ford, for a question and answer session. Breakfast will be served at 9:00 a.m. in the media center.
Upcoming Nextel Wake-Up Calls:
Nov. 11 - 12:00 p.m. at Phoenix International Raceway, Tony Stewart
Nov. 18 - 10:00 a.m. at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Guests TBD
* NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Teleconference
Every Tuesday NASCAR and Sprint team up to provide the media with a Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver. Media are invited to participate in the teleconference. Please visit www.nascarmedia.com <http://www.nascarmedia.com/> for guests and timing.

* Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Driver Availability
The following drivers will be available this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway for a question-and-answer session. These are slated to take place behind their respective team haulers, unless otherwise noted, and are subject to change.

Friday
10:15 a.m. - Jeremy Mayfield, No. 19 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge
1:30 p.m. - Greg Biffle, No. 16 National Guard Ford
1:30 p.m. - Rusty Wallace, No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge
7:00 p.m. - Tony Stewart, No. 20 Home Depot Chevrolet (in media center)

Saturday
8:45 a.m. - Carl Edwards, No. 99 Office Depot Ford
12:00 p.m. - Jimmie Johnson, No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet
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Nextel FanZone
* Sprint Nextel Unveils Community Initiative
Sprint Nextel has partnered with three nonprofit youth organizations to raise money for the groups through unique designs that will be featured on the hood of the 2005 Chase for the NEXTEL Cup show car at each of the final three races.

o A brother and sister team -- Michael, 8, and Lisa Gilliand, 6, from Plano, Texas -- drew a Texas-themed hood to benefit Speedway Children's Charities in Fort Worth, Texas. A scaled-down version of the hood will be autographed by the winner of the Dickies 500 and will be on eBay from Nov. 7 to Nov. 14.
o The student governing council of S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions), comprised of approximately 15 high-school students, created a hood with the message "We only smoke the competition" for the race in Phoenix. A scaled-down version of the hood will be autographed by the winner of the Checker Auto Parts 500 and will be available on eBay from Nov. 14 to Nov. 21.
o Victory Junction Gang Camp camper Kayla Rose designed a heart on wheels for the hood, which will be displayed at Homestead. Rose, 15, of Highpoint, N.C., was diagnosed with a heart condition several years ago. A scaled-down version of this hood will be autographed by the 2005 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion and will be available on eBay Nov. 28 to Dec. 5.
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Racing Tidbits
* Nextel Leader Bonus $60,000
The Nextel Leader Bonus rolls over to $60,000 this week at Texas Motor Speedway. Tony Stewart and the No. 20 Home Depot team are poised to win the Nextel Leader Bonus if they maintain the points lead and take home the checkered flag.
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Products

* Sprint Music Store

On Monday, Oct. 31, Sprint announced the launch of several new and enhanced entertainment, information and communication services that will operate via the high-speed Sprint Power VisionSM Network. Now, Sprint subscribers using the new MM-A940 <http://www1.sprintpcs.com/explore/PhonesAccessories/powerVisionPhones.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1685533&CURRENT_USER%3C%3EATR_SCID=ECOMM&CURRENT_USER%3C%3EATR_PCode=None&CURRENT_USER%3C%3EATR_cartState=group&bmUID=1130790432168&navTemplateName=%20> by Samsung or MM-9000 <http://www1.sprintpcs.com/explore/PhonesAccessories/powerVisionPhones.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1685533&CURRENT_USER%3C%3EATR_SCID=ECOMM&CURRENT_USER%3C%3EATR_PCode=None&CURRENT_USER%3C%3EATR_cartState=group&bmUID=1130790432168&navTemplateName=%20> by Sanyo phones will experience broadband-like speeds to access the following exclusive offerings:
* Sprint Music StoreSM is the first service in the United States that allows wireless customers to purchase and download full-length songs over-the-air to enjoy on their phone or PC.
* On Demand is a new service that allows customers to receive customized, up-to-date news, sports, weather, money and movie information.
* Sprint TVSM is an Emmy Award-winning service that allows customers to tune in 30 channels of live TV to their Power Vision phone, including the NFL Network, CNN To Go, ABC News Now and E!.
* Sprint PCS Picture MailSM makes it easier and more convenient than ever to instantly take, send and print high-resolution digital pictures.
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2005 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Awards Ceremony
* Sprint Nextel Media Center Hours; Norse Suite at the Waldorf=Astoria (subject to change)
Tuesday, November 29: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 30: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 1: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 2: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
* 2005 Awards Ceremony Schedule (subject to change)
Tuesday, November 29
3:00 p.m. - New York Fire Department: Training Facility Activity
Wednesday, November 30
9:30 a.m. - NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Victory Lap presented by Sprint
4:00 p.m. - Times Square Photo Shoot
Thursday, December 1
9:30 a.m. - New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell
11:00 a.m. - Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Luncheon
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Ronald McDonald House Visit
Friday, December 2
8:30 a.m. - NMPA Myers' Brothers Breakfast
7:00 p.m. - 2005 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Awards Ceremony
For more information regarding the 2005 Awards Ceremony schedule, please contact Crystal Carraway .

Sprint Public Relations Contact Information

Mike Mooney
704-361-9499
michael.mooney@sprint.com

Becky Cox
704-634-5899
rebecca.cox@sprint.com

Dan Passe
704-746-4463
daniel.passe@sprint.com

Joel Shadle
703-433-4654
joel.shadle@sprint.com

Kurt Culbert
704-202-3995
kurt.culbert@sprint.com

Kimberly Meesters
704-634-3637
kimberly.meesters@sprint.com

Crystal Carraway
704-361-5230
crystal.carraway@sprint.com

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2005 Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Points Standings

Tony Stewart
0

Jimmie Johnson
-43

Greg Biffle
-75

Carl Edwards
-107

Ryan Newman
-107

Mark Martin
-143

Matt Kenseth
-155

Rusty Wallace
-257

Kurt Busch
-260

Jeremy Mayfield
-310