News By Topic: Stock Car Racing

NASCAR WCUP: Bobby Hamilton to use same car in Atlanta as Las Vegas

Mar 8, 2001

CHARLOTTE, N.C., (March 8, 2001) – Crew chief Jimmy Elledge along with Square D driver Bobby Hamilton agreed on Tuesday to take the No. 55 Chevrolet used last weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to Atlanta, site of Sunday’s Cracker Barrel 500 NASCAR Winston Cup Series event. Racing at 190mph for 325 laps on ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Fans Get Up Early To Buy Old Dominion 500 Tickets

Mar 8, 2001

MARTINSVILLE, VA (March 8, 2001) – The Persinger boys were back in town today, relaxing in their lounge chairs outside the Martinsville Speedway ticket office a little after dawn. It’s been a pretty familiar scene for many, many years, brothers Mike and Mark Persinger beating everyone else to the ticket win ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Jarrett looks to give UPS its first trip to victory lane

Mar 8, 2001

Hampton, Ga., March 8, 2001 - Realizing just how hard it is to win once on the NASCAR Winston Cup circuit, drivers are happy to have a victory anywhere -- regardless of the racetrack. But, a victory on Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway would have special significance for #88 UPS driver Dale Jarrett. Items to consider he ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green looks to keep momentum for second championship

Mar 8, 2001

Jeff Green posted his third straight top-10 finish for the 2001 season at Las Vegas Motor Speedway last weekend, and it was accompanied by charge atop the Busch Series point standings. His fifth-place finish was one of three by Taurus-raced teams, which included five out of the top 10. Ford drivers have contended for t ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Schrader wants to get his Pontiac back in the top ten

Mar 8, 2001

Schrader's Thoughts On New Crew Chief Newt Moore... "It is time to get the "M&M's"® Pontiac back into the top 10 and having Newt on board with us is our first step in making that happen. We've spent the last day talking about Atlanta and getting ready for this weekend. When we get on the track for practice Friday morn ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Bill Elliott plans Atlanta homecoming with a new dance partner

Mar 8, 2001

ATLANTA, GA, (March 8, 2001) - In March 1976, a young red haired rookie from North Georgia showed up at the Atlanta Motor Speedway to test his fortunes. His dreams were big, his pockets were empty but his team was full of the support and encouragement that only a family can provide. Flash forward 25 years, and that red ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Dodge Returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway with High Hopes

Mar 8, 2001

ATLANTA (March 8, 2001)-It's been more than 15 years since a Dodge raced at the legendary speedway in Atlanta. Three races into Dodge's return to NASCAR Winston Cup racing, a Dodge leads the points championship and Bill Elliott returns to his hometown track a "different" shade of red. "I've got mixed emotions about rac ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Wallace misses the million; Sets sights on Atlanta

Mar 8, 2001

CHARLOTTE, N.C., (March 8, 2001) – Kenny Wallace arrived in Las Vegas for the UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400 with a one race sponsorship deal with Hills Bros Coffee promoting their 100% Columbian blend and a chance to win a million dollars. Wallace started the weekend out by being matched up with his No Bull 5 partner ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: P.J. Jones ready to put on a 'show' for the fans in Atlanta

Mar 8, 2001

CHARLOTTE, N.C., (March 8, 2001) – Saturday’s Aaron’s 312 at Atlanta Motor Speedway is the longest race on the NASCAR Busch Grand National Series schedule. While it is just three miles further – so it can please the event’s sponsor who invested a lot of money in the race – it does po ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Wallace Can't Wait For Return To Martinsville

Mar 8, 2001

MARTINSVILLE, VA (March 8, 2001) – Rusty Wallace should have won the Virginia 500 last spring. And you can bet that will be on the veteran’s mind when he comes back to Martinsville Speedway this spring for the running of the Virginia 500 on April 8. Wallace has always been masterful at Martinsville and last ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: What A Difference A Year Has Made for Benson

Mar 8, 2001

DETROIT (March 8, 2001) - After a successful 2000 season and a strong start to 2001, "WideTrack Attack" standout Johnny Benson should have no trouble flashing a smile when he arrives at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend for the fourth race of the NASCAR Winston Cup schedule. After posting one top-five and two top-10 ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Tim Fedewa loves Atlanta; Plans to improve finishes

Mar 8, 2001

"There is a little more rubber on the track at Atlanta, and as more rubber gets put down, there tends to be less grip. It still has more grip than a track like Charlotte, and it just gives the team a lot more to try and keep up with when it comes to race set-up."-- Tim Fedewa, driver of the Phillips 66 Chevrolet Tim Fe ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Ward Burton wants to sieze opportunity in Atlanta this time

Mar 8, 2001

“We had the opportunity to win this race herelast fall, but we fell a little short. After dominating the end of the race, we had a late caution and that gotus all bunched up again. I think we hadclose to a six-second lead over the rest of the field and definitely didn’tneed that caution. That gives us a goo ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Jerry Nadeau: Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

Mar 7, 2001

ATLANTA (March 8, 2001) -- A watched pot never boils. The phone never rings when you're waiting for a call. Time always stands still when you're waiting for something to happen. And the wait for your first NASCAR Winston Cup Series victory never seems to end. For Jerry Nadeau, his first win may have come three years la ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Bill Elliott to recieve March of Dimes Award

Mar 7, 2001

DETROIT, March 7, 2001 -- Two-time Daytona 500 winner and 15-time National Motorsports Press Association "Most Popular Driver" Bill Elliott will be honored by the March of Dimes with a special "Race Car Driving Legend Award" tonight at its National Athletic Awards ceremony in Detroit. "It's really an honor to be recogn ... Continue reading