Final Qualifying Results for 12 Hours of Sebring
Mar 19, 1999
Final Qualifying Results for 12 Hours of Sebring ... Continue reading
Seventh Annual Sunday Challenge
Feb 24, 1999
The 7th Annual SunDay Challenge sponsored by the Florida Solar Energy Center was the event for futurists. Forty-four alternative fueled vehicles were entered by various organizations. The attendees were hardly "locals." ... Continue reading
True Value IROC Series Prepares For 1999 Debut at Daytona
Feb 11, 1999
The True Value IROC (International Race of Champions) Series for 1999 gets underway on Friday at the famous 'World Center of Racing' Daytona International Speedway. The four race series (Daytona, Talladega, Michigan and Indianapolis) will be conducted over the next six months. ... Continue reading
Schrader Grabs Pole for NAPA Auto Parts 300
Feb 10, 1999
Veteran Winston Cup racer Kenny Schrader drove his Oakwood Homes Chevrolet to the pole position for Saturdays's NAPA Auto Parts 300. With a time of 47.402 seconds for a speed of 189.865mph Schrader nicked the time of Randy LaJoie who turned in a lap of 47.453 seconds. ... Continue reading
Stewart Leads Tuesday Practice Times for Daytona 500
Feb 10, 1999
During today's practice session for the Daytona 500, Stewart showed the rest of the field that his outside pole position was deserved. Stewart's time of 46.940 seconds was the only time to break into the 46 second barrier. ... Continue reading
Speedweeks 99: Week 2 Draws To A Close
Feb 9, 1999
Where else in the world can you find six weeks of continuos motorsports? Nowhere but Daytona Beach, FL. It is an extraordinary place. A first time visitor's initial observation regards the size of the arena. 'Expansive' is truly an understatement, 'monument to motorsports' is more accurate, and 'modern-Day Coliseum' wo ... Continue reading
Gerhart Leads The Way To ARCA Firstplus Financial 200 Victory
Feb 8, 1999
For Bobby Gerhart, the trip home to Lebanon, PA will be a short one. After winning the ARCA BONDO/MAR-HYDE SERIES FirstPlus Financial 200 at Daytona Beach, FL. Gearhart did not give that wonderful phrase about "Going to Disneyworld." Nope, this ARCA veteran was heading home to prepare for the next race. To win Daytona ... Continue reading
Feb 7, 1999
Johnny Benson is a man on a mission. After missing the Daytona 500 in 1998, Benson has set out in 1999 to attack the grueling Winston Cup season one race at a time. The key word for Benson in 1999 is 'consistency.' ... Continue reading
Skinner and Martin Winners in Qualifier and Shootout
Feb 7, 1999
NASCAR winston cup Bud Shootout race report by Dave Treffer. ... Continue reading
Daytona 500 Qualifying Day Interviews with Winston Cup Drivers
Feb 6, 1999
The Auto Channel's Dave Treffer went out on the grid at Daytona International Speedway today to talk to drivers lined up for Bud Pole Qualifying. Click on a name in the list to listen. ... Continue reading
Gordon Grabs Pole Position With Perfect Lap
Feb 6, 1999
Jeff Gordon seems to be picking up 1999 where he left off 1998-winning. The defending Winston Cup champion grabbed the pole position for the Daytona 500 with what he called a 'perfect lap.' ... Continue reading
Interviews with Bud Shootout Drivers
Feb 5, 1999
The following audio interviews with NASCAR Winston Cup Drivers were conducted at the drawing to determine starting order for the Bud Shootout at Daytona, which takes place this weekend. ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin and Rusty Wallace Top Speed Charts During First Day of Practice
Feb 5, 1999
The two drivers who seemingly have found the right spot for speed are former two-time Daytona 500 champion Sterling Marlin and 1989 Winston Cup Champion Rusty Wallace. Marlin led today's two sessions with a lap of 46.393 seconds for a speed of 193.995 mph, Sterling wheeled his Coors Light Chevrolet around this famous 2 ... Continue reading
Feb 5, 1999
The relaxed atmosphere of the Bill France room was the occasion to interview several of the current and future stars of NASCAR. Among the assembled drivers were Jeff Gordon, Bobby Labonte, Rusty Wallace, Kenny Schrader, Ernie Irvan, Ward Burton, Kenny Irwin, Ricky Craven and Darrell Waltrip. The drivers were making the ... Continue reading
Cheever Drives to Impeccable Victory in Indy 200
Jan 25, 1999
For Eddie Cheever the #13 will not necessarily be such a bad number. Starting from the 13th position, Cheever drove his Rachael's Gourmet Potato Chips/Children's Beverage Group Dallara to a convincing, yet unexpected victory. ... Continue reading
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