News By Topic: Stock Car Racing

NASCAR WCUP: Rudd believes he has best chance ever to win Daytona

Feb 7, 2001

NASCAR WCUP: Rudd believes he has best chance ever to win Daytona Daytona Beach, Fla. - On Sunday, February 18, the Daytona 500, NASCAR's most prestigious event, will kick off when a voice over the loudspeaker announces, "Gentlemen, start your engines." With a phrase that sends cold chills down the spines of NASCAR fan ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Strong '500' first step to fourth championship for Gordon

Feb 7, 2001

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Although the familiar rainbow-colored paint scheme is gone, the goals for Jeff Gordon remain the same – win races and win the NASCAR Winston Cup championship. Gordon's quest for his fourth championship begins with the Daytona 500 on February 18, at a speedway where he has had success from th ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Jason Keller out to prove himself at Daytona

Feb 7, 2001

JASON KELLER Daytona International Speedway NASCAR Busch Series Notes and Quotes New Sponsor, New Manufacturer . . . Jason Keller, who finished second in the NASCAR Busch Series standings last year, will head to Daytona in a Ford with an Albertson's paint scheme. "I think until we prove ourselves, this switch to Ford a ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Matt Kenseth Daytona Notes and Quotes

Feb 7, 2001

Matt Kenseth: Rookie No More Matt Kenseth's Performance Summary at Daytona: Date Start Finish Laps Money Status 2/20/00 24th 10th 200/200 $198,196 Running 7/1/00 22nd 20th 160/160 $55,480 Running Quoting Matt Kenseth: · Kenseth on the off-season: "This DEWALT Racing team did some fine-tuning during the off-season. We ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green Fast Facts, Daytona

Feb 7, 2001

Jeff Green On Daytona: Jeff Green, 2000 NASCAR Busch Series Champion and driver of the No. 10 Nestlé Nesquik Ford Taurus, had a new superstition after he flipped his car during last year's race at Daytona. "Last year at Daytona, I wore blue Simpson driving shoes to match Nesquik's colors of yellow and blue," said Gree ... Continue reading

ASA event richest in Irwindale Speedway's history

Feb 7, 2001

Irwindale, Calif. - - The American Speed Association historic first-ever foray West of the Rockies will also rank as the richest race ever presented at Irwindale Speedway with a staggering $286,000.00 in posted awards awaiting the competitors! The tires.com 300 will jump-start Irwindale's 2001 competition season with t ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green Hopes For A Different Flying Start For 2001 Season

Feb 6, 2001

(Mooresville, NC) Jeff Green, 2000 NASCAR Busch Series champion and driver of the No. 10 Nestlé Nesquik Ford Taurus, got his 2000 season off to a flying start last year in Daytona, but not the way he envisioned. Green was filled with huge promise for his first potential win at the famed 2.5-mile superspeedway, but on ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Ken Schrader anxious to get things started in 2001

Feb 6, 2001

Schrader's Thoughts On The 2001 Season... "We are anxious to get started this year. Our Daytona test went really good and we learned a lot about the two cars and know where to improve. An added bonus this year will be the No. 10 car and Johnny Benson to help us along and to share information. We finished ninth at Dayto ... Continue reading

TRACKS: Irwindale announced 2001 racing schedule

Feb 6, 2001

Irwindale Speedway Event Schedule 2001 FRIDAY March 9 America Speed Association ASA ACDelco Series Wynn's 100 (qualifier race) Saturday March 10 American Speed Association ASA ACDelco Series tires.com 300 presented by BFGoodrich Tires Saturday March 17 NASCAR Super Late Model 100-laps, Super Stocks, Grand American Modi ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Jason Keller Carrying 2000 Momentum To Daytona

Feb 6, 2001

BOISE, IDAHO --- Jason Keller and the No. 57 Albertson's Ford will be packing three things for the trip to Daytona: momentum, consistency and determination. Keller and the No. 57 team, who finished second in the NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division standings last year, are looking to build on their success from ... Continue reading

ASA: ASA Opens 2001 at Florida Half Mile

Feb 6, 2001

PENDLETON, Ind.--The American Speed Association is set to open its 34th season of racing, for the fourth time in the last six years in the Sunshine State of Florida. The ASARacing.com 300 will take the green flag on Saturday night, February 17th, at 9 p.m. (Eastern), the night before the Daytona 500, at St. Augustine ( ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Tim Fedewa Begins Ninth NASCAR Busch Series Season

Feb 6, 2001

DAYTONA BEACH, FLa. --- The 2001 NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division begins with the annual visit to the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., for the running of the NAPA 300. When the checkered flag drops on the 120-lap race, Tim Fedewa, driver of the No. 66 Phillips 66 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, ... Continue reading

Benson & Co. Hope This Daytona As Cool As Last Year

Feb 4, 2001

Benson & Co. Hope This Daytona As Cool As Last Year Valvoline Team’s Busy Off Season Testing Should Pay Dividends Early In 2001 Record at Vegas, New Car In 500, New Rock Tires, Thoughts on 2000 Daytona Dale Jarrett won the 2000 Daytona 500 but few benefited by a strong performance more than Johnny Benson whose wh ... Continue reading

Steve Park's 2001 Whelen Monte Carlo Busch Schedule

Feb 4, 2001

#31 Whelen Monte Carlo Driver Steve Park is scheduled to compete in the following Busch Races in 2001. ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Burton takes part in landmark event

Feb 4, 2001

For thefirst time in over 150 years, elk once again are roaming about the Cataloochee(NC) Valley. Ward Burton, driver if theNo. 22 CAT Dodge and an avid supporter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation,was on hand for the ceremony that took place Friday, February 2. The “soft-release” of the 26 elk marked the ... Continue reading