News By Topic: Stock Car Racing

IROC: Indy Racing League drivers have more strength in numbers

Feb 16, 2001

INDIANAPOLIS-- Eddie Cheever Jr. ended a 13-race losing streak for open-wheel drivers in the True Value International Race of Champions last June at Michigan Speedway. Cheever is back for a return engagement in the popular four-race series that matches 12 of the country's best drivers in stock-car races at Daytona Inte ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Greg Biffle jumps to full time ride in Busch Series

Feb 16, 2001

Greg Biffle, 2000 Craftsman Truck Series champion, makes the jump to full-time Busch Series competition this year, taking over the seat vacated by the all-time winningest Busch Series driver, Mark Martin. Biffle, competing for 2001 Rookie-of the-Year honors, qualified 24th in yesterday's first-round qualifying session ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Mike Skinner Tops Dale Jr. at the Line by Four-thousandth of a Second

Feb 16, 2001

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will start Sunday's Daytona 500 from the sixth position after he finished second in the Gatorade 125 qualifying race today at Daytona International Speedway. Earnhardt Jr. and Mike Skinner came off of turn four side-by-side on the final lap, with Skinner crossing the line four-thousandths of a second ... Continue reading

ASA: St. Amant Sets Pace in Practice for ASA Opener at St. Augustine Speedway

Feb 16, 2001

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.--Ohio driver Gary St. Amant opened defense of his 2000 American Speed Association National Championship by posting the quick time during practice for the ASARacing.com 300 at St. Augustine Speedway. St. ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Pontaic teams discuss day at Gatorade 125s

Feb 16, 2001

KENNY WALLACE, NO. 27 EEL RIVER RACING PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (ON FINISHING 11TH AND QUALIFYING FOR THE DAYTONA 500) "I'm so happy I can't stand it. "I've been against all odds for two months. I made a move to go with a new team and just because they don't have a sponsor, people look at me like I'm dirt. It hurts because ... Continue reading

Twin 125's: What A Difference A Year Makes!

Feb 15, 2001

What a difference a year makes! The NASCAR Winston Cup Twin 125's are usually some of the most interesting races of the entire year. With a format designed to create excitement the formula hit a brick wall last year with the implementation of a new aerodynamic car body package along with new spec shock absorbers. Both ... Continue reading

Twin 125's:Last Lap Victory Dash for Marlin/Photo Finish for Skinner

Feb 15, 2001

Daytona Beach, FL-If the Twin 125's are a preview of Sunday's Daytona 500 Kodak might want to install another camera on the start/finish line. It might be just that close. Then again, Dodge may be sandbagging everyone in the process. In the first race a Dodge driven by Sterling Marlin found the way to victory lane. In ... Continue reading

Race Team Taurus NASCAR Free Fantasy

Feb 15, 2001

For Immediate Release Contact: John Delle-Monache (313) 594-0520 FORD TAKES NASCAR EXCITEMENT TO A NEW LEVEL WITH TEAM TAURUS Daytona Beach, FL., February 9, 2001—February means the NASCAR racing circuit is about to begin, and for Ford fans that means a whole new level of excitement in 2001. Ford Division announc ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: NAPA Auto Parts 300 First Round Qualifying Results, Daytona

Feb 15, 2001

1. (87) Joe Nemechek, Pontiac, 186.966 mph. 2. (7) Randy LaJoie, Pontiac, 185.939. 3. ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Daytona 500 Starting Lineup

Feb 15, 2001

1. Bill Elliott, Intrepid, 183.565 m.p.h. 2. Stacy Compton, Intrepid, 182.682 3. Sterling Marlin, Intrepid, 1st Twin-125 Race 1 4. Mike Skinner, Chevrolet, 1st Twin-125 Race 2 5. ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Gatorade 125 Race One Results, Daytona

Feb 15, 2001

1. Sterling Marlin, Intrepid, 50 2. Jerry Nadeau, Monte Carlo, 50 3. Dale Earnhardt, Monte Carlo, 50 4. Andy Houston, Taurus, 50 5. ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Gatorade 125 Race Two Results, Daytona

Feb 15, 2001

1. Mike Skinner, Monte Carlo, 50 2. Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Monte Carlo, 50 3. Jeff Burton, Taurus, 50 4. Ward Burton, Intrepid, 50 5. ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Zipadelli looks forward to matching performance in 125s

Feb 15, 2001

GREG ZIPADELLI, CREW CHIEF, NO. 20 HOME DEPOT PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (HOW IS THIS CAR HANDLING COMPARED TO THE CAR THAT WON THE BUDWEISER SHOOTOUT?) "I think this car is every bit as good, if not better. It's driving as good and maybe even better. The balance is real good. Cars running behind it don't affect it as much as ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Eight Fords make the field for Daytona; Champion Green included

Feb 15, 2001

Eight Ford Busch Series teams made the trip to Daytona International Speedway this week to earn the right to race in Saturday's 43rd annual NAPA Auto Parts 300. With this increased Busch Series presence, Ford has recruited 2000 Busch Series champion and runner up -- and teammates -- Jeff Green and Jason Keller to compe ... Continue reading

IROC Fact Sheet, Daytona International Speedway

Feb 15, 2001

WHAT: The 25th anniversary season of the True Value IROC series, race one of four. WHERE: Daytona International Speedway, 2.5-mile high-banked tri-oval. WHEN: Friday, February 16, 2001 1:30 p.m. (local time) BROADCAST: ESPN - Sunday, February 18 at 5 p.m. WHO: 12 drivers, competing at the invitation of True Value IROC ... Continue reading