News By Topic: 2001 Daytona Speedweeks News

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 Trucks: Driver's respond to last minute rules change

Feb 16, 2001

NASCAR announced a rule change on Thursday to all the Craftsman Truck Series teams competing in Friday's race. All teams must add one inch to the rear spoilers of the trucks, one-half inch to each side. Teams will be given the extensions from NASCAR, and the teams will have one hour of practice on Thursday to adjust to ... 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

NASCAR Trucks: Chevy drivers respond to 'one inch' rule change at Daytona

Feb 16, 2001

NASCAR officials today announced that all NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series teams competing here must add one inch -- one-half inch on each side -- to the rear spoilers of their trucks. NASCAR said the revised spoiler dimension is effective immediately and would be required for today's final practice session. Officials sai ... 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

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 Trucks: David Starr to start tenth in Florida Dodge Dealers 250

Feb 15, 2001

Daytona Beach, Fla - David Starr and the TKO Motorsports team were very optimistic heading into qualifying Tuesday at Daytona International Speedway. Starr, driving the # 41 Dodge had been having great success practicing in preparation for Fridays running of the Florida Dodge Dealers 250. Starr and the TKO Motorsports ... Continue reading

TRANS AM: Fix Motorsports Melts Talents With Crew Chief Gary Johnson

Feb 15, 2001

Buffalo, NY - Fix Motorsports and Paul Fix II, driver for the team, have selected a Crew Chief for the #77 Classic Tube ‘Bent On Perfection’ Mustang Cobra. Johnson was chosen for his unique talents. A combination of driving experience and engineering knowledge allows Gary to understand what the driver is en ... 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

NASCAR Trucks: Ronnie Hornaday Makes Daytona Truck field

Feb 15, 2001

RONNIE HORNADAY III, #94 HORNADAY RACING CHEVY SILVERADO. The son of two-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday, found himself in 26th spot after first round qualifying. With the first 25 set for the field and no owner's points for a provisional, he was forced to try to better his position in second r ... 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

NASCAR BGN: NAPA Auto Parts 300 Qualifying Notes

Feb 15, 2001

SHANE HALL-63-Lance Snacks Ford Taurus (qualified 31st) - "We lost a little bit from practice. The RPMs didn't seem to come up on the motor like it did in practice. I don't know if the race track slowed down or we missed a little something on our tune-up." DID LOSING A PRACTICE SESSION HURT YOU TODAY? "It probably did. ... Continue reading