News By Topic: Stock Car Racing

NASCAR WCUP: Ken Schrader's post qualifying thoughts on Rockingham

Feb 24, 2001

"The past seven days have felt like three weeks. It's actually good to be at the race track and get back in the car. If you took a poll in the garage, I bet everyone wished we could have been here yesterday. We are racers...it is what we do. People ask us whey we do what we do, but I wonder if those same people ask an ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Gibbs to Serve as Team 25 Crew Chief

Feb 24, 2001

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. -- Gordon Gibbs, chief mechanic for the No. 25 UAW-Delphi Chevrolet, will serve as the team's interim crew chief for this weekend's events at North Carolina Speedway. Hendrick Motorsports' Director of Racing Operations, Ken Howes, will also be at the track to assist the team in preparing for the race. ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Notes and Quotes, Rockingham

Feb 24, 2001

Dale Earnhardt Jr., No. 8Budweiser Chevrolet Monte Carlo: “First off, I want to thank all the fansand the entire NASCAR family and everybody involved, for the respect they’veshown us for the past several days. It’s been a difficult time for the family,and for the Dale Earnhardt Inc. family. They&#8217 ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Michael Waltrip Notes and Quotes, Rockingham

Feb 24, 2001

Michael Waltrip, No. 15NAPA Chevrolet Monte Carlo: “I’vehad an incredible week dealing with the loss of Dale. I was his friend. Thepublic, we all loved watching him race his car. And those were the things that we’re going to miss. ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Steve Park Notes and Quotes, Rockingham

Feb 24, 2001

Steve Park, No. 1 PennzoilChevrolet Monte Carlo: “Again, I’d like to thank all the media. They’ve given all of us our space this weekto mourn the loss of Dale Earnhardt. It’s been a tough week and we’ve actually had a lot of opportunities totalk about the three of us and Dale Jr. has been ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Richard Childress Racing Transcript, Rockingham

Feb 24, 2001

Transcript of the Richard Childress Racing press conference: “Thank you all for coming. My name is David Hart. I’m the Director of Communications for Richard Childress Racing. I’d like to introduce Richard Childress,President and CEO of Richard Childress Racing.” Richard Childress: “First ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Pontiac Racing Chassis Notes, North Carolina Speedway

Feb 24, 2001

[The following are facts and figures regarding the cars Pontiac teams will be running this week during the NASCAR Winston Cup event at North Carolina Speedway.] 10 Valvoline Grand Prix driver Johnny Benson comes to "The Rock" this weekend with a brand new chassis looking to better last fall's 11th place finish here. Be ... Continue reading

Earnhardt Lap Belt Found Broken

Feb 23, 2001

AP Reports:Earnhardt's Lap Belt Was Found Broken ROCKINGHAM, N.C.--NASCAR officials reported that Dale Earnhardt's lap belt was found broken after the crash that killed Dale Earnhardt at the very end of the Daytona 500 Earnhardt, 49, might have survived Sunday's crash if the cloth belt had held, a doctor said. "A broke ... Continue reading

ASA: Purdue and Big Ten to sponsor ASA driver Brian Moates

Feb 23, 2001

West Lafayette, IN-Purdue University and the Big Ten Conference released their plans to serve as primary sponsor on the ST Motorsports entry driven by Purdue graduate Brian Moates for the 2001 ASA ACDelco Series racing season. Details of the agreement wi ll be released as they become available. This is Purdue’s s ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Jarrett returns to Rockingham with more than winning on his mind

Feb 23, 2001

ROCKINGHAM, N.C.,- As Winston Cup competition resumes in the wake of Dale Earnhardt's tragic passing, Dale Jarrett knows winning is not the most important consideration heading into Sunday's Dura-Lube 400 at North Carolina Motor Speedway. Far from it. But, the #88 UPS driver and his fellow competitors will try to honor ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Kenny Wallace prepares for action at North Carolina Speedway

Feb 22, 2001

CHARLOTTE, N.C.,--Kenny Wallace, driver of the Eel River Racing Pontiac, ran at a steady pace for most of the Daytona 500 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway before getting tangled up in a backstretch wreck that collected 19 race cars and resulted in a 25th place finish. "We’d been running competitive all da ... Continue reading

TRACKS: Irwindale Speedway Event Schedule 2001

Feb 22, 2001

FRIDAY March 9 SPECIAL EVENT America Speed Association ASA ACDelco Series Wynn's 100 (qualifier race) Saturday March 10 SPECIAL EVENT American Speed Association ASA ACDelco Series tires.com 300 presented by BFGoodrich Tires (note 6:00 pm start of feature) Saturday March 17 ADVANTAGE FORD PRESENTS OPENING NIGHT 2001 NAS ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Square D Racing Crew Member Lends a Helps Save a Life

Feb 22, 2001

CHARLOTTE, N.C.- Kevin White, the tire specialist for the No. 55 Square D Racing pit crew, helped save a woman's life on his way home from the Daytona 500. The crew member stopped his car to help after an automobile accident happened in front of him. "My family and I were on our way home from Daytona pretty upset about ... Continue reading

TRACKS: 1999 Irwindale Champion Driver Larry Krieger dies over the weekend

Feb 22, 2001

Irwindale, Calif. - - NASCAR Grand American Modified driving champion Larry Krieger passed away on Saturday, February 17. The thirty-five year old racing driver succumbed to a rare brain infection after a valiant five month fight with the disease. He is survived by his wife, Donna, and young son Dean Jarrett who was bo ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: CAT Team remembers Earnhardt and addresses safety

Feb 22, 2001

“As a competitor and as a fan, we all lookedup to Dale Earnhardt. He paved the wayin not only how we should conduct ourselves, but also how we should protect thesport. He was truly a mentor to all ofus as competitors. I don’t see any bodyin the near or far future that can replace him. Somebody will eventual ... Continue reading