NASCAR BGN: Rain changes Jeff Burton's plan for CarQuest 300
May 26, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 26, 2001 JEFF BURTON-9-Gain Ford Taurus - HOW DOES THE RAIN CHANGE YOUR GAME PLAN? "We had a shot at the pole. Who knows what would have happened, but we had a legitimate shot at the pole. Most likely we're starting way worse than we would have started, ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Hamilton looking for 'birthday win' in Charlotte
May 25, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 25, 2001 CHARLOTTE, N.C.– Bobby Hamilton has a birthday celebration this weekend in Charlotte at the Coca-Cola 600 event. By the time the lights flicker on Sunday night during the 400 laps, Hamilton will have blown out the candles on his cake and m ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Jimmy Spencer back in the seat for CarQuest Auto Club 300
May 25, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 25, 2001 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Team Yellow Racing has to be excited about its chances in Saturday’s CarQuest Auto Club 300 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series event at Lowe’s (N.C.) Motor Speedway. Not only does the #1 Yellow Racing Team wel ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Chassis Notes, Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte
May 25, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 25, 2001 [The following are facts and figures regarding the cars Pontiac teams will be running during this weekend's NASCAR Winston Cup Series event at Lowe's Motor Speedway.] No. 10 Valvoline Grand Prix driver Johnny Benson takes a shot at the No Bull 5 ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Johnny Benson qualifies 'uncomfortable car' at Charlotte
May 25, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 25, 2001 JOHNNY BENSON, NO. 10 VALVOLINE PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (ON YOUR LAP) "I got everything I could get - that's for sure. I'm really happy. It was a good lap for the Valvoline Pontiac. I bumped the track a little bit, but I saw a lot of guys that did t ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Tony Stewart pleased with Charlotte qualifying performance
May 25, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 25, 2001 TONY STEWART, NO. 20 HOME DEPOT PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (ON YOUR RUN) "I'm pretty happy with that. But, it's so hard because you just don't know how hard you can really run, to be honest. You know you can pick it up, but you just don't know how hard ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Gordon likes outside starting spot at Charlotte
May 25, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 25, 2001 Jeff Gordon, No. 24 Dupont Chevrolet Monte Carlo (qualified 2nd): "I wanted to sit on that outside front row. That's the place I'd like to be. That's a good lap for us. The guys did a great job. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Gordon Interview: Coca Cola 600
May 25, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 25, 2001 Since you're from Indiana, are you interested in how Tony Stewart's going to pull-off running both the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 this weekend?) "Oh, sure. I think we're all interested in seeing how he does. Tony is a very talented racecar d ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Stewart Doubles Up with GM Power in Indianapolis and Charlotte
May 25, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 25, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Question: What has 16 cylinders, 48 valves, five camshafts and produces 1,365 horsepower? Answer: The two GM racing engines that will propel Tony Stewart in his quest to win both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on May 2 ... Continue reading
INDY 500/NASCAR: Tony Stewart's Double Duty Itinerary
May 25, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 25, 2001 SUNDAY, MAY 27 - SCENARIO "A" Tony Stewart finishes somewhere between 4th and 33rd at Indianapolis · 9:25 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. CT: Hospitality appearance · 9:50 a.m. CT: In Target Chip Ganassi Racing garage stall - changes into firesuit · 10:15 ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Ken Schrader to run Open car in Coca Cola 600
May 24, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 24, 2001 Schrader's Thoughts On The Coca-Cola 600... "This track has so many little bumps and dips on it, and it reacts so fast to changes in the weather that we've got a lot to think about when we making changes. Right now the track doesn't have two gro ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Ward Burton ready for Coca Cola 600 after good run in 'The Open'
May 24, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 24, 2001 “The Winston was a good run for us. We were competitive and that’s what we need to do with this new Dodge. We need to get back to where we were last year - leading races and contending for wins - and we made a step in that direction ... Continue reading
NASCAR HISTORY: Charlotte is a Magical Place For Buddy Baker and Dodge
May 24, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 24, 2001 CHARLOTTE, N.C. - When Dodge returns to Charlotte for its first 600-mile stock car race in more than 15 years, one very interested spectator will be home-grown racing legend Buddy Baker. "Charlotte (now Lowe's Motor Speedway) was a magical place ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Gordon looks to sweep May races at Lowe's for second time
May 23, 2001
May 23, 2001 Jeff Gordon CONCORD, N.C. - After a win in The Winston last Saturday, Jeff Gordon has a chance to become the first driver to sweep the May races at Lowe's Motor Speedway twice. Gordon, driver of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, won both The Winston and NASCAR's longest event, the World 600, in 1997. He is the ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Biffle's rookie year taking shape after second win of the season
May 23, 2001
May 23, 2001 Greg Biffle captured his second Busch Series win of the season last weekend at Nazareth Speedway in the Nazareth 200. With that win, Biffle became the second, two-time winner this season, and moved into third place in the Busch Series point standings, 145 points out of first. However, Biffle will face one ... Continue reading
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