NASCAR Drivers Hold Pajama Party
Aug 24, 2005
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 24 -- NASCAR drivers in pajamas are not normal sightings, but there they were - four of them - sporting designer PJs and matching slippers. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) Looking like they just rolled out of bed were Gregg Biffle, Kurt Busch, Matt Kenseth and Jeremy Mayfie ... Continue reading
This Week In Ford NASCAR Racing - Nextel, Bush
Aug 23, 2005
This Week in Ford Racing August 23, 2005 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Mark Martin, driver of the No. 6 Viagra Taurus, has two career NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series victories at Bristol Motor Speedway, which is the site of Saturday night's scheduled Sharpie 500. Martin, who goes into the event fifth in the point standings, spoke ... Continue reading
Transcript of Teleconference with NASCAR's Brian France
Aug 19, 2005
Thursday, August, 18, 2005 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Teleconference West Coast Media Brian France, chairman/CEO of NASCAR, took part in a teleconference on Thursday, Aug. 18. Below is a transcript of the call: *** To start things off, Brian, the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Championship was instituted last year and it was a ... Continue reading
General Motors Heritage Is On Track At Indy
Aug 4, 2005
DETROIT - When the green flag waves over the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series field for this year's 400 at the Brickyard, the small-block V-8 engine that powers the series-leading 2005 NASCAR Chevy Monte Carlo will be competing in its 50th year in the most competitive stock car racing series in the world. To emphasize that rem ... Continue reading
Speedway Motorsports Reports Record Results For The Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
Aug 3, 2005
CONCORD, N.C.--Aug. 3, 2005--Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (SMI) today reported record results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005. Second quarter 2005 results include total revenues of $216.2 million, net income of $55.5 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.26. Six month 2005 results include total re ... Continue reading
Four NASCAR Busch Series Penalties Result From New Hampsire Infractions
Jul 20, 2005
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 20, 2005) – NASCAR announced today that four penalties have been issued to NASCAR Busch Series competitors as a result of rules infractions last weekend at New Hampshire. Three penalties were issued to the No. 90 Ford team because of an unapproved shock absorber, a violation of Section 1 ... Continue reading
Kentucky Speedway Files Federal Antitrust Case Against NASCAR and International Speedway Corporation
Jul 13, 2005
CINCINNATI, July 13, 2005; -- Today, Kentucky Speedway, LLC filed suit against NASCAR and International Speedway Corporation (ISC), alleging that these defendants have violated federal antitrust laws in that they have illegally restricted the award of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series races, and have illegally awarded NASCAR NE ... Continue reading
NASCAR Busch Series Results: USG DUROCK 300 Chicagoland Speedway
Jul 11, 2005
NASCAR Busch Series, Race No. 19 USG DUROCK 300 Chicagoland Speedway Joliet, Ill. – July 9, 2005 1.5-Mile Paved Oval 300 M– 200 L– Purse: $1,432,586 1 5 21 Kevin Harvick Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Chevrolet 200 185 * 5 $76,151 Running 2 6 66 Greg Biffle Royal Office Products Ford 200 170 61,400 ... Continue reading
Atlanta NASCAR Hall of Fame Proposal Information Provided on New Web Site
Jul 9, 2005
ATLANTA--July 8, 2005--Want a peek under the hood or to see the race notes of Atlanta's local NASCAR bid committee? Lots of people do, so Atlanta's NASCAR Hall of Fame Bid Committee will be making information about the proposal available on the (www.halloffameatlanta.com) Web site. "We've put together a strong proposal ... Continue reading
Tornado Black Flags Atlanta Speedway
Jul 7, 2005
HAMPTON, Ga. July 7, 2005; The AP reported that the Atlanta Motor Speedway looks as if it was in a high-speed crash. Entire sections of its grandstand and luxury boxes are shredded. Oak trees, flagpoles and light towers are snapped. On some of the speedway's condominiums, the roof is caved in, windows are shattered. ... Continue reading
NASCAR Gold Premieres on CNBC Monday July 11, 2005
Jul 6, 2005
CNBC on Assignment: NASCAR Gold Premieres on CNBC Monday, July 11, at 8 and 11 p.m. ET Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 6, 2005 - The stock car race that started on the sands of Daytona nearly 50 years ago is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise. "NASCAR Gold," reported by Dylan Ratigan, premiering on CNBC on Monday, July 1 ... Continue reading
Jul 6, 2005
Jason Leffler Chicagoland Speedway Sponsor: WINFUEL Owner: Todd Braun Crew Chief: Todd Lohse Chassis: BR21 Manufacturer: Chevrolet Engine Builder: Dale Earnhardt Inc. Jason Leffler Quick Facts: · Jason Leffler brought the #32 home in 9th place at Daytona in his first start for Braun Racing · In 2004, Leffler made ... Continue reading
NASCAR Joins "America Supports You" Team
Jul 5, 2005
Daytona Beach, Fla. (July 5, 2005) - The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced today its support for the “America Supports You” program, an ongoing nationwide effort to communicate America’s admiration to the men and women of the Armed Forces. The program, launched by the U ... Continue reading
LEFFLER MAKES STRONG STATEMENT BRINGING #32 WINFUEL CHEVY HOME 9th AT DAYTONA
Jul 3, 2005
LEFFLER MAKES STRONG STATEMENT BRINGING #32 WINFUEL CHEVY HOME 9th IN NASCAR BUSCH SERIES RETURN DAYTONA BEACH, FL (July 2, 2005) – This Fourth of July weekend former NASCAR Busch Series winner, Jason Leffler, returned to Busch Series competition at Daytona under the lights. Leffler came into the weekend ... Continue reading
STOCK CAR HALL OF FAME BANQUET IN LOS ANGELES APPROACHES ... 1972 REMEMBERED
Jul 1, 2005
The Longest Season: 1972 The final points standings had Elder 40 points ahead of McGriff, and an unprecedented fourth championship. Plymouth won the Manufacturer’s Championship with 15 wins, while Dodge captured the other 12 events. Only six cars had been able to start all 30 races. Elder won an amazing $56,000, ... Continue reading
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