News By Topic: Stock Car Racing

NASCAR WCUP: Elliott and Atwood Qualify in Top 20 for UAW DaimlerChrysler 400

Mar 3, 2001

LAS VEGAS-Bill Elliott and Casey Atwood put their two Evernham Motorsports Dodge Dealers Intrepid R/Ts solidly into the top half of the starting line up today for Sunday's UAW DaimlerChrysler 400. Elliott, who finished fourth here last year, ran a qualifying lap of 31.617 sec., 170.794 mph putting him 16th on the grid. ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Pontiac Driver Notes and Quotes, Las Vegas Qualifying

Mar 2, 2001

BOBBY LABONTE, NO. 18 INTERSTATE BATTERIES PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (WHY THE BIG GAIN FROM PRACTICE TO QUALIFYING?) "We changed a lot of stuff before qualifying. It seemed like when we first got here I was driving the way I thought I was driving like last time. It felt comfortable, but it didn't go fast so we needed to find ... Continue reading

TRACKS: Virginia’s Racing Region Releases Fan Guide

Mar 2, 2001

MARTINSVILLE, VA--Are you coming to the Virginia 500 Winston Cup race at Martinsville Speedway on April 8, but you aren’t sure exactly what else there is to do while you’re here? Don’t be concerned. Virginia’s Racing Region has solved your problem with the unveiling of the Virginia’s Racin ... Continue reading

NASCAR/WoO: Dodge, Mopar Racing Seasons Build Momentum

Mar 2, 2001

LAS VEGAS,- The Dodge entries will be out to build on their early success in NASCAR Winston Cup and Craftsman Truck Series racing this weekend as the Pennzoil World of Outlaws Series continues with its first televised race of the year. Events scheduled for this weekend with Dodge- and Mopar-backed entries are: * Thursd ... Continue reading

ASA: California Native Set to Make ASA Debut at Irwindale Speedway

Mar 2, 2001

RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif. – Nineteen-year-old California native Brandon Miller has agreed to run a team car for SouthWest Motorsports, making his American Speed Association debut, when the series visits the half-mile Irwindale Speedway on Mar ch 9-10. Miller is currently the only California driver entered for the T ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Wallace in right frame of mind for No Bull Assault at Vegas

Mar 2, 2001

DETROIT, Mich.- Eel River Racing driver Kenny Wallace probably won't be the odds-on-favorite this weekend to win the race and the Winston No Bull 5 $1 million bonus at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. That idea might bother some drivers, Wallace isn't among them. Wallace will wheel a new-look Hills Bros Coffee Pontiac Grand P ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Hamilton readies for challenges of Las Vegas

Mar 2, 2001

CHARLOTTE, N.C., – Bobby Hamilton powered the Square D Chevrolet to another strong performance at the "Rock" (North Carolina Speedway) in the rain delayed Dura–Lube 400 on Monday. The 13th place finish moved the team up four positions in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series point standings, placing them fourth beh ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Kenny Wallace has reason for excitement at Las Vegas

Mar 1, 2001

March 1, 2001 CHARLOTTE, N.C., --Kenny Wallace and the No. 27 Eel River Racing team have a few things to be excited about when they hit the 1.5-mile oval at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend. For starters, they have a one-race sponsorship deal with Hills Bros Coffee to promote their 100% Columbian blend and they ar ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Jarrett looks to extend Ford's winning streak at Las Vegas

Mar 1, 2001

March 1, 2001 LAS VEGAS, Nev.,- Everybody goes to Las Vegas with the intention of winning and having a little something extra to take home besides frustration. Each year, Ford drivers have turned that possibility into a reality since Las Vegas staged its inaugural NASCAR Winston Cup race in 1998. And this time, #88 UPS ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Martinsville October Tickets Go On Sale March 7

Mar 1, 2001

March 1, 2001 MARTINSVILLE, VA--Tickets for the October 14 Old Dominion 500 NASCAR Winston Cup race at Martinsville Speedway will go on sale Wednesday, March 7 at 9 a.m. Tickets for the Old Dominion 500 are $40 to $70 each. Tickets can be ordered by calling the ticket office toll free at (877) 722-3849 or by calling (5 ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Burton Looks Ahead to Las Vegas With Renewed Confidence

Mar 1, 2001

March 1, 2001 “I am actually looking forward to getting toLas Vegas. It was very difficult toconcentrate last week and I think that most drivers and crew members willagree. I believe that this week peoplewill try to return to their routines and move forward.” -Ward Burton, Caterpillar Dodge BURTON ON LAS VE ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Jason Keller keeps rolling; On to Las Vegas

Mar 1, 2001

March 1, 2001 Two Races, Two Top 10's . . . Jason Keller now sits fourth in the NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division point standings after two races. Keller captured his second top-10 finish in as many races in the ALLTEL 200 this past weekend in Rockingham. "I'm still on a bit of a learning curve with these ne ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Ken Schrader likes wide and smooth racing at Las Vegas

Mar 1, 2001

March 1, 2001 Schrader's Thoughts On Las Vegas... "Vegas has all the components to put on a great race. You can pass anywhere because the track is nice and wide and smooth. We didn't do a lot of passing there last year, but that doesn't mean we can't. As for this year, the "M&M's"® Racing Team is looking for blue skie ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Benson Ready for assault on Las Vegas

Feb 28, 2001

Benson Ready For Assault On Las Vegas Track Record Valvoline Team Broke Track Record During Pre-Season Testing Johnny Benson’s #10 Valvoline Pontiac team shattered the Las Vegas Motor Speedway track record during Feb.1 pre-season testing. Benson circled the 1.5-mile oval in 31.14 seconds (173.376 mph) breaking th ... Continue reading

ARCA: Sadler Racing Saddles up with Steadman Marlin

Feb 28, 2001

SADLER RACING SADDLES-UP WITH STEADMAN MARLIN For Immediate Release, 2-28-01 TOLEDO, OHIO, 2-28-01 - With the new 1.33-mile concrete Nashville Superspeedway next up on the ARCA RE/MAX Series horizon, Nashville, Tennessee-based Sadler Racing has tapped the services of fellow Tennessean and third generation driver Steadm ... Continue reading