News By Topic: Stock Car Racing

NASCAR WCUP: Chassig Notes, Pontiac Drivers, Darlington

Mar 18, 2001

March 18, 2001 [The following are facts and figures regarding the cars Pontiac teams will be running this weekend during the NASCAR Winston Cup event at Darlington Raceway.] 10 Valvoline Grand Prix driver Johnny Benson first ran this chassis at Rockingham three weeks ago and posted a sixth place finish. That run marked ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Dodge Dealers Race Lineup, Darlington

Mar 18, 2001

March 18, 2001 DARLINGTON, SC: Following is the starting lineup for the Dodge Dealers NASCAR Winston Cup race to be held Sunday. Results include starting position, (car number), driver, car model. Qualifying was cancelled due to fog. 1. (24) Jeff Gordon, Monte Carlo. ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Dodge Dealers Race Lineup, Darlington

Mar 17, 2001

March 17, 2001 DARLINGTON, SC: Following is the starting lineup for the Dodge Dealers NASCAR Winston Cup race to be held Sunday. Results include starting position, (car number), driver, car model. Qualifying was cancelled due to fog. 1. (24) Jeff Gordon, Monte Carlo. ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Jerry Nadeau Qualifying Notes, Darlington

Mar 17, 2001

March 17, 2001 Jerry Nadeau, No. 25 UAW-Delphi Chevrolet Monte Carlo (will start 8th in Sunday's race): "Not qualifying is not going to affect us much. This is a brand new Monte Carlo. We've never even turned the wheel on it yet. But we get to start 8th in the race, which is good. ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Mike Skinner Qualifying Notes, Darlington

Mar 17, 2001

March 17, 2001 Mike Skinner, No. 31 Lowe's Chevrolet Monte Carlo (will start 15th in Sunday's race): "If you look at Rockingham and Vegas, not qualifying is good for me. This has been a place where we've qualified fairly well. I think last year we qualified 6th here - we was right up there. But this is probably the fai ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Michael Waltrip Qualifying Notes, Darlington

Mar 17, 2001

March 17, 2001 Mike Waltrip, No. 15 NAPA Chevrolet Monte Carlo (will start 6th in Sunday's race): "I don't care that we're not qualifying, but I feel bad for the guys that didn't get a chance to qualify. But then, when we went to this two-day format, we knew that everything had to work perfectly in order to get everyth ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Gordon on the pole after qualifying for Darlington cancelled

Mar 17, 2001

March 17, 2001 Jeff Gordon (How do you feel about starting on the pole and not having to qualify?) "Well, it's a good day to be leading in the points, I guess. I think we have a good car for the pole based on our record here in the past, and I would have liked to have given it a shot. But hey, I'm pretty happy with the ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Dale Earnhardt Tribute Scheduled At National Corvette Museum

Mar 17, 2001

Dale Earnhardt Tribute Scheduled At National Corvette Museum The National Corvette Museum has announced plans to host a tribute event, "Celebrating the Life of Dale Earnhardt", at the Museum's outdoor amphitheater at 6:30 p.m. CT on Wednesday April 18th, 2001. The outdoor event offered free to the public, will include ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Jimmy Spencer to Pilot Yellow Racing Chevy in Darlington

Mar 17, 2001

March 17, 2001 CHARLOTTE, N.C., --Phoenix Racing announced today that Winston Cup driver Jimmy Spencer will drive the #1 Yellow Racing Chevrolet in Saturday’s SunCom 200 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway. The Cheez-It 250 at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway on March 24 will mark the second event of the two-race deal bet ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Gordon to appear on 'Larry King Live' Monday

Mar 17, 2001

March 17, 2001 HARRISBURG, N.C. - Jeff Gordon, three-time Winston Cup champion, will appear on "Larry King Live" on Monday, March 19. Gordon leads the NASCAR Winston Cup points standings with one win, one second and one third-place finish in four events this season. His victory in Las Vegas earned him a $1 million bonu ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: SunCom 200 Starting Lineup, Darlington

Mar 17, 2001

DARLINGTON, SC: Following are the qualifying results for the SunCom 200 NASCAR Busch Grand National race to be held Saturday. Results include starting position, (car number), driver, car model, and qualifying speed: 1. (02) Ryan Newman, Taurus, 170.301 mph. 2. (00) Todd Bodine, Monte Carlo, 170.195 mph. ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: SunCom 200 Starting Lineup, Darlington

Mar 16, 2001

DARLINGTON, SC: Following are the qualifying results for the SunCom 200 NASCAR Busch Grand National race to be held Saturday. Results include starting position, (car number), driver, car model, and qualifying speed: 1. (02) Ryan Newman, Taurus, 170.301 mph. 2. (00) Todd Bodine, Monte Carlo, 170.195 mph. ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Major Martinsville Changes Will Greet Drivers, Fans

Mar 16, 2001

Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel March 16, 2001 MARTINSVILLE, VA (March 16, 2001) – When fans and drivers arrive at Martinsville Speedway for the Virginia 500, they will find some major changes from last fall, changes that will make race weekend more enjoyable for both groups. The big ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Kenny Wallace excited about return to Darlington

Mar 16, 2001

Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel March 16, 2001 CHARLOTTE, N.C., (March 16, 2001) – Kenny Wallace’s day at Atlanta wasn’t what he had hoped it would be after securing a one race sponsorship with Williams Bros. Lumber based in Georgia. Wallace started the race 42nd with a p ... Continue reading

ARCA RE/MAX: Loctite sponsors ARCA Halfway Lap Leader Award

Mar 16, 2001

Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel March 16, 2001 TOLEDO, OHIO, 3-16-01 – ARCA officials, in conjunction with Loctite, have announced a one year agreement in which Loctite will be the Official Halfway Lap Leader Award sponsor in all ARCA RE/MAX Series events. The award, to be officially ... Continue reading