TRACKS: Bloomington Speedway 2001 Racing Schedule
Feb 27, 2001
BLOOMINGTON, IN- Bloomington Speedway's 2001 schedule follows. The schedule features regular competition of non winged sprint cars, O'Neal Wood Products UMP open wheeled modifieds, and Tire & Wheel Center Indiana super stocks. In addition, NAMARS midgets, AMSA 1200 mini sprints, Northern All Star Late Models, bombers, ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dura Lube 400 Race Results, North Carolina Speedway
Feb 26, 2001
ROCKINGHAM, NC: Following are the race results for the Dura Lube 400 NASCAR Winston Cup race held Monday. Results include finishing position, starting position, driver, car model, and laps completed: 1. 2. Steve Park, Monte Carlo, 393 2. 3. ... Continue reading
Guest Commentary From Racing Newsletter
Feb 26, 2001
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NASCAR WCUP: Kenny Wallace in first lap crash at Rockingham
Feb 26, 2001
KENNY WALLACE, NO. 27 EEL RIVER RACING PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (ON THE LAP ONE INCIDENT INVOLVING DALE EARNHARDT, JR.) "It was just like a traffic jam. Everybody was wanting the bottom of the racetrack and everybody stacked up. I guess somebody got into the back of 'Little E' (Earnhardt, Jr.) and then he got up into me and ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Bobby Labonte, Joe Gibbs concerned about rain delay
Feb 26, 2001
BOBBY LABONTE, NO. 18 INTERSTATE BATTERIES PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (HOW TOUGH IS IT TO HAVE THIS WEEKEND DRAG ON ONE MORE DAY?) "Well, we definitely wanted to get out of here today. I'm sure everybody did. We all want to go on to Vegas and everything. But it didn't happen, so we'll come back tomorrow and run the rest of th ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Ken Schrader 'tight' in opening laps of Dura Lube 400
Feb 26, 2001
KEN SCHRADER, NO. 36 M&M'S PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (ON HIS CAR) "We were tight, tight, tight, and we've made wholesale changes. Now we're going to think about it and probably make some more in the morning and see what we've got." (IS THERE MORE IMPORTANCE THAN USUAL ON THE TEAM AND THE ABILITY TO MAKE CHANGES TOMORROW?) "Y ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Johnny Benson running well in opening laps of Dura Lube 400
Feb 25, 2001
JOHNNY BENSON, NO. 10 VALVOLINE PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (ANY IDEA HOW GOOD YOUR CAR IS YET) "Well, we passed four cars on the first lap. That was cool. But of course, then we got a little bit of rain, then we ran a little bit, then it rained, so it's really hard to get a feel what the car is like. But I think we're in pret ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Involved in Crash on First Lap at Dura Lube 400
Feb 25, 2001
Dale Earnhardt Jr., No. 8Budweiser Chevrolet Monte Carlo (sidelined due to 1st lap multi-car wreck): “I got piled up there getting into (turn) three, and somebody got into the back of me and I couldn’t keep it under control once that happened. The No. 4 car slid down in front of me, and everybody kind of ba ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dura Lube 400 Postponed Due to Rain
Feb 25, 2001
Following is the running order for the Dura Lube 400 after 51 laps. The race was stopped with 342 laps remaining. NASCAR officails have rescheduled the event for Monday, February 26 at 11:00 a.m. et. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was one of six drivers involved in a first lap crash. ... Continue reading
Benson's Time Holds Up In Saturday Qualifying At The Rock
Feb 25, 2001
Benson's Time Holds Up In Saturday Qualifying At The Rock When Johnny Benson climbed from the #10 Valvoline Pontiac he was convinced that his 23.584-second lap at North Carolina Speedway early Saturday morning wouldn't hold up too well. Benson practiced in the top ten, but didn't post the speed he wanted and most of th ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Chevrolet Driver Comments, Rockingham Pre Race
Feb 25, 2001
Jeff Gordon, No. 24 DupontAutomotive Finishes Chevrolet Monte Carlo (pole-sitter): “The temperatures are cool. Goodyear’s got a differenttire here that just doesn’t seem to come in as fast even though it’s a great tire. I have felt all along that the second lap, if you gave up the first one,shou ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Chevrolet Chassis Notes, Rockingham
Feb 25, 2001
CHASSIS NOTES; WINSTON CUP; NORTHCAROLINA SPEEDWAY [The following are facts and figuresregarding the cars Team Monte Carlo will be running this weekend during theNASCAR Winston Cup event at North Carolina Speedway.] 1 StevePark will drive the same car he ran at both Rockingham races (spring &fall) last year. 25 Likesev ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Winston Cup qualifying, North Carolina
Feb 25, 2001
TONY STEWART, NO. 20 HOME DEPOT PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: "It was a pretty good lap, especially considering how late we went out, along with the rise in track temperature. I'm not too disappointed to be honest. I felt like I was a little bit tight on the entry into one and I was a little bit free in the center of three and f ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dura Lube 400 Starting Lineup
Feb 24, 2001
1. Jeff Gordon, Monte Carlo, 156.455 m.p.h. 2. Steve Park, Monte Carlo, 156.395 3. Bobby Labonte, Grand Prix, 156.068 4. Ricky Rudd, Taurus, 155.902 5. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: AllTel 200 Starting Lineup, North Carolina Speedway
Feb 24, 2001
1. (60) Greg Biffle, Taurus, 156.368. 2. (02) Ryan Newman, Taurus, 155.511. 3. ... Continue reading
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