Topless Late Models at SSP on Thursday Night
Jul 19, 2005
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SSP Returns to Racing on Thursday Night with Topless Late Models NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (July 18, 2005) – This Thursday night, July 21, SSP will return to racing action with a great night of fun and entertainment featuring the topless Late Models from ... 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 NEXTEL: New Hampshire Fast Facts
Jul 13, 2005
Jason Leffler New Hampshire International Speedway Sponsor: WINFUEL Owner: Todd Braun Crew Chief: Todd Lohse Chassis: BR18 Manufacturer: Chevrolet Engine Builder: Dale Earnhardt Inc. Jason Leffler Quick Facts: · Jason Leffler has two starts for Braun Racing, finishing 9th at Daytona and 23rd at Chicago · Leffler ... Continue reading
Robby Gordon Motorsports: Menards Chicago Race Report
Jul 13, 2005
Good News Bad News for RGM at Chicagoland<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> The bad news was evident to everyone – a transmission failure foiled another strong run by Robby Gordon and his No. 7 Menards Chevrolet Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway. The good news was just as ev ... Continue reading
Jul 11, 2005
Box Score: Winner: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Car: 8 Chevrolet Winner's purse: $ Average speed: 127.638 mph Margin of victory: 0.291 Seconds Starting position: 25 Laps led by winner: 11 Most laps led: Matt Kenseth 176 Laps Lead changes: 17 among 12 drivers. Caution flags: 10 for 47 laps. NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Race - USG She ... 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
Jul 6, 2005
July 6, 2005 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series(tm) Key Dates to Keep in Mind A July 7 - Rusty Wallace to visit Children <> 's Memorial Hospital A July 8 - Nextel Wake-Up Call with Tony Stewart at 10:30 a.m. <> A July 8 - Bud Pole Qualifying at 3:10 p.m. CDT A July 10 - USG Sheetrock 400 at 2:35 p.m. CDT (267 laps/400.5 miles) N ... Continue reading
NEXTEL Cup Driver Carl Edwards Will Meet Fans at the Joliet, Ill., Fanfest Thursday, July 7
Jul 6, 2005
WHAT: Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 AAA Ford in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup series, will participate in the Joliet Fanfest in downtown Joliet Thursday, July 7, in advance of Sunday's NEXTEL race at the Chicagoland Speedway. WHEN: Edwards will make an appearance on the Fanfest's main stage at about 7:30 p.m. After his stage ... 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
CASCAR Super Series Summary & Results Barrie Speedway
Jul 4, 2005
// July 3, 2005 Dodge Charger 300 presented by the Dodge Dealers of Ontario Dilley wins Dodge Charger 300 presented by the Dodge Dealers of Ontario CASCAR Super Series race at Barrie Speedway BARRIE, ON - CASCAR Super Series veteran Mark Dilley was once a part-owner of Barrie Speedway. His intimate knowledge of the new ... Continue reading
NASCAR Team Confidant Holds Secrets to Power
Jul 3, 2005
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., July 2 -- On the highly competitive NASCAR Nextel Cup circuit, there is one fact that crew chiefs and engine builders agree on. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Mike Gregg can keep a secret. Gregg, chief engineer for Goodyear Engineered Products' power transmission belts ... Continue reading
AAA Sponsors Simulated NEXTEL Cup Racing at Cherry Festival
Jul 2, 2005
Some visitors to the Cherry Festival this weekend in Traverse City will be driving at speeds approaching 200 mph. But they won't be a danger to anyone; not even themselves. In the festival's Open Space Area, AAA Michigan will have a full-scale replica of the AAA Car #99, a Ford Taurus being driven this year by Carl Edw ... 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
Blue Lizard Sun Safety Program a Success at NASCAR Weekend
Jul 1, 2005
Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 Blue Lizard Australian Suncream Sun Safety Program a Big Success at Dodge/Save Mart 350 Weekend SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Blue Lizard Australian Suncream enjoyed a successful weekend in its first year of partnership with Infineon Raceway during the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Ser ... Continue reading
Dodge/Save Mart 350 Posts Record Television Ratings
Jun 30, 2005
SONOMA, Calif. une 30, 2005: NEXTEL Cup Series Dodge/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway last weekend was the highest-rated and most-viewed road-course race in the history of NASCAR. The event earned a 5.7 rating on FOX, bettering the previous road-course record of 5.6 set at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) in 2003 (NBC). The rating ... Continue reading
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