News By Topic: Stock Car Racing

NASCAR WCUP: Atlanta the Achilles Heel of Home Depot Racing Team

Mar 12, 2001

HAMPTON, Ga., (March 11, 2001) - You can't blame Tony Stewart if he doesn't like racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway. After all, the track doesn't seem to like him very much. Accidents in his two trips to the 1.54-mile oval last year combined with a 27th place finish in Sunday's Cracker Barrel 500 have made Atlanta the Ac ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Rookie Harvick Grabs Emotional Victory at Atlanta

Mar 12, 2001

Kevin Harvick won the Cracker Barrel 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, grabbing his first Winston Cup victory in only his third start. The win was full of emotion, as the rookie Harvick won the race with the Richard Childress Racing team that came to prominence with the late Dale Earnhardt driving. Harvick stepped into th ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Comments From Atlanta, Post Race

Mar 12, 2001

Dale Earnhardt Jr., No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet Monte Carlo: "I just run over some trash on the track. Something came out of the No. 20 car in front of me. I don't know what was wrong with the car, but he was just riding around out there about 50 miles an hour, dropping stuff everywhere. ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Harvick, Childress comment on emotional win in Atlanta

Mar 12, 2001

Richard Childress, Owner, No. 29 GM Goodwrench Service Plus Chevrolet Monte Carlo (Is there any to put into words just how special this win is?) "No, I just can't. I just kept praying there at the end - praying for Dale (Earnhardt) to help us - and he did. I'm speechless." Kevin Harvick, No. 29 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Gordon Comments From Atlanta, Post Race

Mar 12, 2001

Jeff Gordon, No. 24 Dupont Chevrolet Monte Carlo (finished 2nd): "That was a great, great race. I'm really, really proud of these guys and this Dupont Chevrolet. But I'm really proud of Kevin Harvick and of Richard Childress Racing. It was a great win for them. ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Jerry Nadeau Comments From Atlanta, Post Race

Mar 12, 2001

Jerry Nadeau, No. 25 UAW-Delphi Chevrolet Monte Carlo (finished 3rd) "Well no, it wasn't as good as last year's race (when he won). But the guys did a good job. We didn't really have a good qualifying run. And we spun out on the first lap and went all the way back to 43rd. So I guess it's not that bad starting backing ... Continue reading

ASA: St. Amant Notches ASA Win at Irwindale

Mar 12, 2001

IRWINDALE, Calif. (March 10, 2001) - Columbus, Ohio's Gary St. Amant put on a show for his primary sponsor Wynn's, whose headquarters are only five minutes away from the Irwindale Speedway, winning his 16th career American Speed Association national event in front of a large crowd in Irwindale, Calif. St. Amant pockete ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Cracker Barrel 500 Race Results, Atlanta

Mar 12, 2001

HAMPTON, GA: Following are the race results for the Cracker Barrel 500 NASCAR Winston Cup race held Sunday. Results include finishing position, starting position, driver, car model, and laps completed: 1. 5. Kevin Harvick, Monte Carlo, 325 2. 2. ... Continue reading

The Callahan Report: Harvick wins while memories of Earnhardt dominate

Mar 11, 2001

March 11, 2001 HAMPTON, GA: Kevin Harvick was given mission after Dale Earnhardt died in the Daytona 500 last month. His mission was to take Earnhardt's ride and the well organized Richard Childress Racing team to victory lane. Not a small task for a rookie driver. When Kevin Harvick blurred across the finish line just ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Cracker Barrel 500 Race Results, Atlanta

Mar 11, 2001

HAMPTON, GA: Following are the race results for the Cracker Barrel 500 NASCAR Winston Cup race held Sunday. Results include finishing position, starting position, driver, car model, and laps completed: 1. 5. Kevin Harvick, Monte Carlo, 325 2. 2. ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Aaron's 312 Race Results, Atlanta

Mar 11, 2001

HAMPTON, GA: Following are the race results for the Aaron's 312 Busch Grand National race held Saturday. Results include finishing position, (starting position), driver, car model, laps completed, reason out (if any) and money won: 1. (3) Joe Nemechek, Monte Carlo, 203, $43,550. 2. (5) Greg Biffle, Taurus, 203, $38,325 ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Cracker Barrel 500 Starting Lineup, Atlanta

Mar 11, 2001

HAMPTON, GA: Following are the qualifying results for the Cracker Barrel 500 NASCAR Winston Cup race to be held Sunday. Results include starting position, driver, car model, and qualifying speed: 1. Dale Jarrett, Taurus, 192.748. 2. Jeff Gordon, Monte Carlo, 192.413 3. ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Ron Hornaday off to strong start in 2001

Mar 11, 2001

RON HORNADAY, NO. 14 CONSECO PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (ON GETTING OFF TO A STRONG START IN 2001) "I've just been going out there and running the best I can. These guys have been working pretty hard for the past year to get the cars, bodies and people situated. I fell into a great opportunity to drive for A.J. Everything has ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Happy Hour Notes and Quotes, Atlanta

Mar 11, 2001

Jerry Nadeau, No. 25 UAW-Delphi Chevrolet Monte Carlo: "We've really been basing everything off of the last time we were here. We won the race here, and we had just an awesome racecar. But these new tires have really thrown us a curveball. I think they're a safer tire, a better tire for everybody - most guys like them. ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Aaron's 312 Post Race Notes, Atlanta

Mar 11, 2001

MARK GREEN-55-Davis & Weight Motorsports Ford Taurus (Retired, Lap 50) - WHAT HAPPENED? "Something went through the grille and punched a hole in the radiator. We lost all the water out of it and the motor seized. That's all for us today." HOW WERE THE TRACK CONDITIONS? "They were about the same as yesterday. It was kin ... Continue reading