News By Topic: Stock Car Racing

Busch Wins Nextel Cup Championship

Nov 21, 2004

HOMESTEAD, Fla. Nov 21, 2004; Jenna Fryer writing for the AP reported that Kurt Busch struggled mightily with an oversized champagne bottle, trying with all his strength to pry the cork out and begin his NASCAR (news - web sites) championship celebration. He tugged at it, and banged the bottle against the championship ... Continue reading

Biffle Ready for Turnaround After Win

Nov 21, 2004

HOMESTEAD, Fla. Nov 21, 2004; Jeff Price writing for the AP reported that the adversity seems pretty far away now for Greg Biffle. Struggling the last two years with unrealized potential, Biffle came through with a big win in Sunday's Ford 400, NASCAR (news - web sites)'s season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Appr ... Continue reading

Dodge Cup Quotes from Homestead

Nov 21, 2004

Homestead-Miami Speedway Ray Cooper Nov. 21, 2004 Clear!Blue Dodge Notes, Quotes. 704-975-3232 RYAN NEWMAN (No. 12 ALLTEL Dodge) Finished 30th, led four times for 72 laps "Biffle had the best car. We had a really good car, one that could stay with him if it was exactly balanced right. ... Continue reading

KENSETH AND ROUSH RECOUNT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON

Nov 21, 2004

Matt Kenseth and Jack Roush held a Q&A session in the Homestead Miami Speedway infield media center prior to Saturday’s two practice sessions and discussed a variety of issues. MATT KENSETH – No. 17 DEWALT Taurus – DO YOU CONSIDER THIS YEAR A SUCCESS? “I think the first two-thirds of the season, ... Continue reading

Busch the Man to Beat for NASCAR Title

Nov 21, 2004

HOMESTEAD, Fla. November 20, 2004; Mike Harris writing for the AP reported that Kurt Busch has been doing everything right in his bid for his first Nextel Cup championship. He now has one big hurdle to clear entering Sunday's Ford 400. He needs to protect a vulnerable 18-point lead over Jimmie Johnson, with Jeff Gordon ... Continue reading

BUSCH EARNS POLE FOR 2004 FORD 400

Nov 20, 2004

Kurt Busch and Mark Martin both participated in a media Q&A session prior to practice on Friday morning at Homestead Miami Speedway, along with the other three drivers competing for the Nextel Cup. Busch holds an 18-point lead while Martin is in fifth-place, 82 points behind. MARK MARTIN – No. 6 Viagra Taurus &#8 ... Continue reading

NASCAR NEXTEL : Chevrolet Positioned to Set New Single-Season Win Record

Nov 19, 2004

For Immediate Release: Chevrolet Positioned to Set New Single-Season Win Record MIAMI - There's a lot at stake this weekend at the final round of the 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series season at Homestead-Miami Speedway - even more than which driver wins the race or who captures the inaugural Chase for the NEXTEL Cup. Chevr ... Continue reading

NASCAR Busch Series News & Notes - Homestead

Nov 18, 2004

NASCAR Busch Series News & Notes - Homestead CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS PRESS RELEASE IN MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT. * Truex’s title one of many 2004 series highlights* Top 10 could feature as many as four first-time members* Wood to run for ST Motorsports in 2005 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 17, 2004) – Martin Tr ... Continue reading

NASCAR Canada release: NASCAR enters strategic alliance with CASCAR

Nov 17, 2004

For Immediate Release NASCAR Enters Strategic Alliance with CASCAR -- Latest step in NASCAR's support of grassroots racing throughout North America -- TORONTO (November 16, 2004) - In a joint effort to increase fan interest and visibility for stock car racing in Canada, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racin ... Continue reading

Nextel and NASCAR Announce Largest NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Points Fund in Sport's History; Second Through 11th Place Drivers Each Guaranteed at Least $1 Million

Nov 17, 2004

RESTON, Va.--Nov. 16, 2004--Nextel Communications Inc. and NASCAR today unveiled a record NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series(TM) points fund of more than $24 million to be distributed among the top 25 drivers at the end of the 2004 season. The payout, a component of the sponsorship agreement Nextel entered into last year with NA ... Continue reading

New User Friendly NASCAR Shortens Weekend for Race Teams

Nov 15, 2004

November 15, 2004; Mike harris writing for thge AP reported that NASCAR will use a shortened weekend schedule for the Nextel Cup series at most of its events next season in an effort to save money for teams. The sanctioning organization said Monday it will hold a two-hour Cup practice Friday, moving qualifying to Satur ... Continue reading

NASCAR - A New National Pastime: 5 Tips to Help You Enjoy Racing with Your Kids

Nov 15, 2004

LOS GATOS, Calif., Nov. 15 -- NASCAR auto racing has become one of America's favorite spectator sports. But do you know what to pack to keep your young fans safe and entertained for a few hundred laps? "NASCAR provides an excellent family activity," says Craig Elliott, racing enthusiast and author of Racer Buddies: Ope ... Continue reading

NASCAR NexCup - Dodge Notes from Darlington Mountain Dew Southern 500

Nov 15, 2004

Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004 Ray Cooper Darlington Raceway Clear!Blue Mountain Dew Southern 500. 704-975-3232 JEREMY MAYFIELD (No. 19 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge) "I don't understand it. We were good and it went bad for awhile and stayed that way for awhile and then it got good again. ... Continue reading

NASCAR NEXCUP: J Johnson Wins Southern 500 as Championship Race Tightens

Nov 14, 2004

DARLINGTON, S.C. November 14, 2004; Mike Harris writing for the AP reported that Jimmie Johnson took advantage of a pit mistake by Jeff Gordon's team and won the final Southern 500 on Sunday, making the tightest championship chase in NASCAR history even closer with one race remaining. Kurt Busch, who fought an ill-hand ... Continue reading

dodge cup quotes from darlington

Nov 13, 2004

Friday, Nov. 12, 2004 Ray Cooper Darlington Raceway Clear!Blue Mountain Dew Southern 500 Advance. 704-975-3232 STERLING MARLIN (No. 40 Coors Light Dodge) NOTE: An avid University of Tennessee football fan, Marlin will turn his attention to another SEC game today since Tennessee has a bye. Marlin plans to watch the Aubu ... Continue reading