News By Topic: Race Car Drivers

NHRA Warren Johnson Qualifying Update: WJ Starts 11th in Phoenix

Feb 26, 2006

Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Starts 11th in Phoenix Event: 22nd Annual Checker's Schuck's Kragen Nationals Day/Date: Saturday, February 25, 2006 Location: Firebird Raceway, Phoenix, AZ Warren Johnson fought a tricky Firebird Raceway surface throughout qualify ... Continue reading

Bazemore nabs No. 11 in Phoenix qualifying

Feb 26, 2006

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 CHECKER SCHUCK'S KRAGEN NHRA NATIONALS FIREBIRD INTL RACEWAY CHANDLER, Ariz. Race Date: Feb. 24-26, 2006 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BAZEMORE NABS NO. 11 IN PHOENIX QUALIFYING CHANDLER, Ariz. (Fe ... Continue reading

Capps grabs No. 6 in Phoenix qualifying

Feb 26, 2006

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 CHECKER SCHUCK'S KRAGEN NHRA NATIONALS FIREBIRD INTL RACEWAY CHANDLER, Ariz. Race Date: Feb. 24-26, 2006 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS GRABS NO. 6 IN PHOENIX QUALIFYING CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. ... Continue reading

KB RACING LLC: Hillary Will qualifies in the 12th spot

Feb 26, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES KB RACING LLC-owned, KALITTA MOTORSPORTS-managed TOP FUEL DRAGSTER HILLARY WILL (www.hillarywillrace.com) -- DRIVER JIM OBERHOFER (Jim O.) - CREW CHIEF MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net Qualifying: Sessio ... Continue reading

KB Racing LLC: Greg Anderson qualifies No. 1 for the 42nd time

Feb 26, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK GREG ANDERSON - DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net Qualifying: Session 1 Friday: 6.773 seconds at 205.57 mph (#14) Session 2 Friday: 6.685 seconds at 20 ... Continue reading

Bazemore and Matco Tools host vocational students at CSK Nationals

Feb 25, 2006

(digital image of Whit Bazemore speaking to the students in the DSR pit area attached). DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 CHECKER SCHUCK'S KRAGEN NHRA NATIONALS FIREBIRD INTL RACEWAY CHANDLER, Ariz. Race Date: Feb. 24-26, 2006 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-243 ... Continue reading

Rookie Carlson misses Phoenix field, looks forward to testing

Feb 25, 2006

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 CHECKER SCHUCK'S KRAGEN NHRA NATIONALS FIREBIRD INTL RACEWAY CHANDLER, Ariz. Race Date: Feb. 24-26, 2006 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CARLSON MISSES FIELD, LOOKS FORWARD TO TESTING CHANDLER, Ariz. ... Continue reading

Troxel continues to roll, secures No. 3 in Phoenix qualifying

Feb 25, 2006

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 CHECKER SCHUCK'S KRAGEN NHRA NATIONALS FIREBIRD INTL RACEWAY CHANDLER, Ariz. Race Date: Feb. 24-26, 2006 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TROXEL CONTINUES TO ROLL, SECURES NO. 3 IN PHOENIX QUALIFYING ... Continue reading

Mopar Pro Stocker Stevens Jr. qualifies No. 4 in Phoenix

Feb 25, 2006

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 CHECKER SCHUCK'S KRAGEN NHRA NATIONALS FIREBIRD INTL RACEWAY CHANDLER, Ariz. Race Date: Feb. 24-26, 2006 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net MOPAR PRO STOCKER RICHIE STEVENS JR. QUALIFIES NO. 4 IN PHOENI ... Continue reading

Release #25 - WEAN WINS FLORIDA FOCUS RACE AT ORLANDO; SMITH STILL LEADS POINTS

Feb 24, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 13, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER (317)247-5151 06-25 DICK JORDAN (317)247-5151 WEAN WINS FLORIDA FOCUS RACE AT ORLANDO; SMITH STILL LEADS POINTS HOMESTEAD, Fla. – A pair of Northeasterners dominated the headlines for the second weekend of Florida Ford Focus Midget Car Series racing; ... Continue reading

Jimmie Johnson West Coast Teleconference Transcript

Feb 23, 2006

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Teleconference West Coast Media Jimmie Johnson (Driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet) As part of the monthly series of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series conference calls, West Coast media members took part in a question and answer session with NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver and 2006 Daytona ... Continue reading

USAC's "SWEET 16"

Feb 23, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 23, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-28 WILL USAC's "SWEET 16" EXPAND IN 2006? A total of 16 drivers have recorded victories in USAC Silver Crown, National Sprint Car and National Midget competition during a single season since the debut of the Silver Crown Series, presented by ... Continue reading

Wimmer Sibling Rivalry Back on Track in Fontana

Feb 23, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jody Bartels Keith Coleman Racing 205-910-4429 or jbartels@keithcolemanracing.com Wimmer Sibling Rivalry Back on Track in Fontana Eddyville, Ky. – 02/22/2006 – As the NASCAR Busch Series travels to Fontana, California this weekend, Chris Wimmer, driver of the #23 Keith C ... Continue reading

WIX Filters Presents Lap Leader Awards to Earnhardt Jr., Yeley, Skinner

Feb 23, 2006

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johnston Ashleigh Lockhart WIX Filters Wray Ward Laseter (704) 869-3383 (704) 926-1314 Bruce.Johnston@affiniagroup.com alockhart@wwlcreative.com Earnhardt Jr., Yeley, Skinner Claim WIX Filters Lap Leader Awards Battle for WIX Filters Lap Leader Award Title Begins at Daytona GASTONIA, N.C. (F ... Continue reading

City of Los Angeles Declares 'California Speedway Day in L.A.'

Feb 22, 2006

Daytona 500 Champion Jimmie Johnson Joins Celebration at City Hall LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22 -- At a ceremony at City Hall today, the City of Los Angeles proclaimed February 22, 2006 as "California Speedway Day in L.A." The ceremony was held in anticipation of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Auto Club 500 race at California Sp ... Continue reading