NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Burton Interview: Racing in New Hampshire
Jul 18, 2001
July 18, 2001 The last time Jeff Burton, driver of the No. 99 Citgo SUPERGARD Taurus, visited New Hampshire International Speedway he did something that hadn't been done in more than 20 years. Burton became the first driver since Cale Yarborough in 1978 to lead every lap of a NASCAR Winston Cup event as he won the Dura ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Jason Keller Interview: Enjoying Success at Gateway International
Jul 18, 2001
July 18, 2001 Jason Keller has enjoyed success at Gateway International Raceway, capturing three top-five finishes in four starts. A win, however, has eluded Keller up to this point, and the third-place driver in the Busch Series point standings knows that the two drivers in front of him have both captured wins at the ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: New Hampshire stats good for Jeff Gordon
Jul 18, 2001
July 18, 2001 LOUDON, N.H. - After two disappointing finishes in the last two races, Jeff Gordon is looking forward to getting back on track this Sunday in the New Hampshire 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Gordon, driver of the DuPont Chevrolet, has twice finished outside of the top 10 in consecutive event ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Rudd optimistic as second half of season begins
Jul 18, 2001
July 18, 2001 LOUDON, N.H. - Now within striking distance of the top spot in the point standings, Ricky Rudd will continue the charge toward his first NASCAR Winston Cup Series championship as the second half of the 2001 season opens Sunday at New Hampshire International Speedway. Rudd, driver of the Texaco/Havoline Fo ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jarrett expects long, hard day at New Hampshire
Jul 18, 2001
July 18, 2001 LOUDON, N.H. - Dale Jarrett never has a problem with motivation. What he does have is a little bit extra heading into Sunday's New England 300 (TNT; 2 p.m. EDT) at New Hampshire International Speedway. His extra incentive: the former Winston Cup champion has yet to win at the tough 1.058-mile track in 12 ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Stewart Returns to Site of Emotional Race Win
Jul 18, 2001
July 18, 2001 ATLANTA - Tony Stewart's win last year at New Hampshire International Speedway on July 9 was his sixth career NASCAR Winston Cup Series victory. But in light of the circumstances, it was probably one of his most memorable race wins. Two days earlier, just minutes into the opening practice session, Kenny I ... Continue reading
NASCAR/NHRA responds to R.J. Reynolds sponsorhip plans for 2002
Jul 18, 2001
July 18, 2001 Quotes from NASCAR President Mike Helton and NHRA President Tom Compton in response to R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.'s sponsorship plans for 2002: "We are fortunate to have had a long-term relationship with Winston and Sports Marketing Enterprises and look forward to that expanding in the future. Winston has ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Kenseth shoots for top five finish in New Hampshire
Jul 18, 2001
July 18, 2001 Matt Kenseth's thoughts on New Hampshire: "This track has not been one of our best tracks in the past. It's a flat one-mile track with not much banking at all. The New England area is always a really pretty place to go, so it will be nice to visit the area." Kenseth's thoughts on the safety of New Hampshi ... Continue reading
BUSINESS: Winston sticks with NASCAR; Forced to drop NHRA title sponsorship
Jul 18, 2001
July 18, 2001 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJRT) today announced that the company's Winston brand would continue its 30-year partnership with the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) for the 2002 season. The announcement was made in compliance with the Master Settlement Agree ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: New NASCAR Busch Series Racing Team Formed
Jul 17, 2001
July 17, 2001 MOORESVILLE, N.C. – NASCAR Winston Cup Series crew chief Tommy Baldwin Jr. and long-time friend Eddie D’Hondt announced Monday that they are forming a new NASCAR Busch Grand National Series race team. The team is expected to begin racing in the 2002 Busch series season-opening race in Daytona ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Unfortunate Luck Tests Bobby Hamilton and his Racing Team
Jul 17, 2001
July 17, 2001 JOLIET, Ill. – The Square D Racing Team’s ability to overcome obstacles was put to the test at the inaugural Tropicana 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. With a series of misfortunes and numerous changes to the No. 55 Chevrolet, the team worked together to finish in 30th position. The first caution ... Continue reading
USAR: Agnews Passes His Way to Victory
Jul 17, 2001
July 17, 2001 Jennerstown, PA – The race isn’t over until the checkered flag falls. That was never more evident than at the USAR Hooters ProCup Series Saturday night. Jeff Agnew used a daring pass of Brian Vickers in turn three of the final lap to win the Lucas Oil 250 at Jennerstown Speedway. “We fel ... Continue reading
USAR: Scott Hall Looking for Second Consecutive Victory
Jul 17, 2001
July 17, 2001 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.-- When Scott Hall takes to the track this weekend for NASCAR Weekly Racing Series late model action at New River Valley Speedway in Radford, Va., the rising star will be looking for his second consecutive victory. Hall enters the event on the heels of scoring his biggest career victory ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Elliott squeezes out top ten finish at Chicagoland
Jul 17, 2001
July 17, 2001 JOLIET, Ill - Thirsty for a strong finish at the inaugural Tropicana 400, Evernham Motorsports opened the day with Bill Elliott's No. 9 Dodge Dealers Intrepid R/T starting fourth. Elliott finished the day at 10th, his third top-10 finish in the past five races. Elliott was among the fastest cars all weeke ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Ford drivers speak out on one lap qualifying at Loudon
Jul 17, 2001
July 17, 2001 Prior to the Pepsi 400 at Daytona, NASCAR announced that, beginning at this weekend's New England 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway, qualifying would be based on one lap at every Winston Cup venue except the short tracks of Martinsville, Richmond and Bristol, and the two restrictor plate tracks ... Continue reading
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