Race Team Taurus NASCAR Free Fantasy
Feb 15, 2001
For Immediate Release Contact: John Delle-Monache (313) 594-0520 FORD TAKES NASCAR EXCITEMENT TO A NEW LEVEL WITH TEAM TAURUS Daytona Beach, FL., February 9, 2001—February means the NASCAR racing circuit is about to begin, and for Ford fans that means a whole new level of excitement in 2001. Ford Division announc ... 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 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
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
IROC Pit Notes, Daytona International Speedway
Feb 11, 2001
Daytona Beach, FL - Indy Racing Northern Light Series representative Mark Dismore came back for a second day of practice in the Pontiac Firebirds and was joined by NASCAR Winston Cup driver Tony Stewart. Stewart will replace CART FedEx Series driver Gil de Ferran in the opening race at Daytona due to injuries sustained ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Daytona Qualifying Notes and Quotes
Feb 11, 2001
TONY STEWART, NO. 20 HOME DEPOT PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: "I'm really happy. The guys have done such a great job this winter. After winning a championship, a lot of teams tend to get lazy. But that's what makes you so proud to be a part of Joe Gibbs operation. ... Continue reading
TRACKS: Thompson Appointed Martinsville Speedway’s Vice-President Of Publications
Feb 10, 2001
Dick Thompson has been named Vice-President of Publications at Martinsville Speedway. The 66-year-old Thompson assumed his new position shortly after Jan. 1, 2001. He is in charge of planning and producing event programs and other publications for Martinsville Speedway’s three major race weekends each year. Thomp ... Continue reading
IROC True Value Pit Notes, Daytona
Feb 10, 2001
Daytona Beach, FL - True Value IROC test drivers, Dave Marcis, Jim Sauter, Dick Trickle, and Andy Hillenburg were on hand this morning to drive with whomever needed running mates on the race track, but Bush series driver, Jeff Green, Indy Racing Northern Light driver, Mark Dismore, CART FedEx driver, Kenny Brack and Wi ... Continue reading
IROC: Tony Stewart Replaces Gil de Ferran at Daytona IROC Opener
Feb 8, 2001
Daytona Beach, FL - NASCAR Winston Cup driver, Tony Stewart will replace 2000 CART FedEx Series Champion Gil de Ferran in the first round of the 2001 True Value International Race of Champions at Daytona International Speedway. De Ferran had two incidents in recent Champ car test sessions resulting in injuries to his s ... Continue reading
IROC: True Value Pit Notes, Daytona
Feb 8, 2001
Daytona Beach, FL - The 2001 True Value IROC Series got under way at the Daytona International Speedway Tuesday afternoon with the series' first practice session in preparation for race one on Friday, February 16. 2001 is the 25th anniversary season for the series, which hosts 12 drivers from different series in identi ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Jason Keller out to prove himself at Daytona
Feb 7, 2001
JASON KELLER Daytona International Speedway NASCAR Busch Series Notes and Quotes New Sponsor, New Manufacturer . . . Jason Keller, who finished second in the NASCAR Busch Series standings last year, will head to Daytona in a Ford with an Albertson's paint scheme. "I think until we prove ourselves, this switch to Ford a ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green Fast Facts, Daytona
Feb 7, 2001
Jeff Green On Daytona: Jeff Green, 2000 NASCAR Busch Series Champion and driver of the No. 10 Nestlé Nesquik Ford Taurus, had a new superstition after he flipped his car during last year's race at Daytona. "Last year at Daytona, I wore blue Simpson driving shoes to match Nesquik's colors of yellow and blue," said Gree ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green Hopes For A Different Flying Start For 2001 Season
Feb 6, 2001
(Mooresville, NC) Jeff Green, 2000 NASCAR Busch Series champion and driver of the No. 10 Nestlé Nesquik Ford Taurus, got his 2000 season off to a flying start last year in Daytona, but not the way he envisioned. Green was filled with huge promise for his first potential win at the famed 2.5-mile superspeedway, but on ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Jason Keller Carrying 2000 Momentum To Daytona
Feb 6, 2001
BOISE, IDAHO --- Jason Keller and the No. 57 Albertson's Ford will be packing three things for the trip to Daytona: momentum, consistency and determination. Keller and the No. 57 team, who finished second in the NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division standings last year, are looking to build on their success from ... Continue reading
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