TRACKS: Kevin Love back in victory lane at Concord; Shaun Mangum leads points
Jun 25, 2001
June 25, 2001 Two time defending champion Kevin Love of Midland, NC drove back into the DRP Race Products Victory Lane for his seventh season win Saturday night following a 50-lap shootout for the Coca Cola Cup Late Model Stock Cars at Concord Motorsport Park. Love still trails current points leader Shaun Mangum of Mon ... Continue reading
TRACKS: Non Winged Sprint Cars and Open Wheel Modifieds race at Bloomington
Jun 25, 2001
June 25, 2001 HARRELL PIPE & SUPPLY NIGHT BLOOMINGTON, IN (June 24, 2001) - The great folks from Harrell Pipe and Supply will be bringing us a great evening of racing at Bloomington Speedway on July 6. Plan on being with us to enjoy some of the best racing entertainment you'll find anywhere. NON WINGED SPRINT CARS It s ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Gordon compliments Stewart's race winning move at Sears Point
Jun 25, 2001
June 25, 2001 Jeff Gordon, No. 24 Dupont Chevrolet Monte Carlo (finished 3rd): "Tony Stewart had a good car here last year and got knocked out and didn't show what he was capable of but today he did. He made a good move there getting by the No. 7 car (Robby Gordon). He was held up there with the No. 29 car (Kevin Harvi ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Steve Park escapes fire at Sears Point
Jun 25, 2001
June 25, 2001 Steve Park, No. 1 Pennzoil Chevrolet Monte Carlo (sidelined with engine problems on lap 51): "We stopped at a bad spot on the racetrack. I didn't know the car was on fire that bad until the ignition cut out. And then I saw fire coming out from under the hood. The only place I could get stopped where it wa ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Kevin Harvick 'not sorry' for contact with Robby Gordon
Jun 25, 2001
June 25, 2001 Kevin Harvick, No. 29 GM Goodwrench Service Plus Chevrolet Monte Carlo (Raybestos Rookie of the Year contender, finished 14th): "It was a frustrating day. We got off of our plan and pitted too many times and got behind. I guess I was speeding when I came onto pit road and got caught (penalized). I was try ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dale Jr. Gains 12 Positions in Final Seven Laps at Sears Point
Jun 25, 2001
June 25, 2001 Tony Stewart earned his first Winston Cup road course victory Sunday at Sears Point Raceway in Sonoma,California, leading Robby Gordon and Jeff Gordon across the finish line. Stewart took the lead for the first time with 11 laps to go, passing Robby Gordon as the final yellow flag of the day fell on lap 1 ... Continue reading
NASCAR: Kenseth still learning but improves over last year at Sears Point
Jun 25, 2001
June 25, 2001 SONOMA, Calif. -- Matt Kenseth and the AT&T/ DEWALT Ford displayed improvement from last season's Sears Point finish with a 21st place finish in the Dodge Save Mart 350. The AT&T/ DEWALT special paint scheme debuted during and practice and qualifying on Friday. The No. 17 team qualified 20th for the race ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Race Results, Sears Point Raceway
Jun 25, 2001
June 25, 2001 SONOMA, CA: Following are the race results for the Save Mart 300 NASCAR Winston Cup race held Sunday. Results include finishing position, starting position, driver, car model, and laps completed: 1. 3. Tony Stewart, Grand Prix, 112 2. 7. ... Continue reading
CASCAR: Kennington fourth different winner this year
Jun 25, 2001
June 25, 2001 BOWMANVILLE, ON - After finishing second in each of the last two Castrol Super Series races, DJ Kennington finally broke through to victory lane by winning the 'Blue Streak presents the Mosport 250' at Mosport Int'l Raceway on Sunday afternoon. In doing so, he became the fourth different winner in as many ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Race Results, Sears Point Raceway
Jun 24, 2001
June 24, 2001 SONOMA, CA: Following are the race results for the Save Mart 300 NASCAR Winston Cup race held Sunday. Results include finishing position, starting position, driver, car model, and laps completed: 1. 3. Tony Stewart, Grand Prix, 112 2. 7. ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX: Point Standings after Memphis
Jun 24, 2001
June 24, 2001 CURRENT ARCA RE/MAX SERIES TOP-10 POINTS after Memphis, 6-22-01: 1) Frank Kimmel 2990; 2) Tim Steele 2875; 3) Andy Belmont 2460; 4) Jason Jarrett 2305; 5) Ron Cox 2250; 6) Chuck Weber 1995; 7) Norm Benning 1990; 8) Todd Bowsher 1970; 9) Donny Morelock 1900; 10) Joe Cooksey 1345. Text provided by Don Radeb ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX: Bigley spins and wins in Memphis ARCA thiller
Jun 24, 2001
June 24, 2001 MILLINGTON, TENN – Billy Bigley, in his career-first ARCA RE/MAX Series start, survived a bout with Frank Kimmel’s bumper and a last lap battle with Rick Carelli to win the action-packed Memphis ARCA 150 Friday afternoon at Memphis Motorsports Park. Bigley, in the Spears Manufacturing Pontiac, ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Fellows tops in practice at Sears Point
Jun 24, 2001
June 24, 2001 Ron Fellows, No. 87 Nortel Networks Chevrolet Monte Carlo - Qualified 13th, was fastest in Practice 2. The Save Mart 350 will be his first race in a Winston Cup car at Sears Point Raceway. Notes: Fellows is regarded as one of North America's best road racers and has been General Motors' development driver ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Johnny Benson has best career qualifying effort at Sears Point
Jun 24, 2001
June 24, 2001 JOHNNY BENSON, NO. 10 VALVOLINE PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: NOTE: Benson comes into the Dodge/Save Mart 350 at Sears Point Raceway 7th in Winston Cup points, trailing sixth-place Rusty Wallace by 37 points. He qualified a Sears Point career-best 14th for the 112 lap around the redesigned 1.949-mile race. (YOU HAD ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jarrett ready for first 2001 road course test
Jun 24, 2001
June 24, 2001 SONOMA, Calif - Historically, Dale Jarrett has been known more for his prowess on intermediate tracks and superspeedways instead of road courses. That being said, Jarrett has pieced together some impressive finishes on the left- and right-hand turn circuit recently. And the #88 UPS driver will look to con ... Continue reading
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