ARCA's Kimmel Earns $3 Million
Oct 15, 2004
Kimmel; ARCA's 1st $3 Million Dollar Man TOLEDO OH (10-15-04) Frank Kimmel, on the strength of six ARCA RE/MAX Series championships, has gone "where no man has gone before". Kimmel, after completing his 13th consecutive full-time season on tour in 2004, holds the distinction as being the only driver in series history t ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2004
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Oct. 13, 2004--FedEx Corp. and Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announced today that FedEx will sponsor JGR's third car for the 2005 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series season during an event at the FedEx Express ramp at the Charlotte Airport. Busch Series veteran Jason Leffler will drive the No. 11 FedEx Chevrolet. In add ... Continue reading
REFFNER SETS FAST TIME FOR AARON'S 99 AT LOWE'S MOTOR SPEEDWAY
Oct 14, 2004
For Immediate Release REFFNER SETS FAST TIME FOR AARON'S 99 AT LOWE'S MOTOR SPEEDWAY CONCORD, N.C. (October 13, 2004) - The last time that Bryan Reffner started an ASA National Tour race from the pole was in 1994. Now, a decade later, he finds himself in the same position at Lowe's Motor Speedway to win his second care ... Continue reading
Changes Made to No. 40 Coors Light Team
Oct 13, 2004
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, office: (704) 235-1147, jpowell@ganassi.com For Immediate Release Changes Made to No. 40 Coors Light Team Tony Glover Named Interim Crew Chief MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 12, 2004) --- Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announced today that team manag ... Continue reading
Terry Labonte Retirement Press Conference Transcript, Oct. 12, 2004
Oct 12, 2004
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES TERRY LABONTE RETIREMENT October 12, 2004 TERRY LABONTE, DRIVER OF THE NO. 5 KELLOGG'S CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO, announced his plan for retirement during a special media b ... Continue reading
CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES BANQUET 400
Oct 10, 2004
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES BANQUET 400 - RACE NOTES KANSAS SPEEDWAY October 10, 2004 KEVIN HARVICK, NO. 29 GM GOODWRENCH CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO: "We blew a water pump gasket. It's too bad because ... Continue reading
Nemechek Holds Off Rudd for NASCAR NexCup Victory
Oct 10, 2004
KANSAS CITY, Kan. October 10, 2004; Mike Harris writing for the AP reportred that Joe Nemechek completed a weekend sweep Sunday, holding off a charging Ricky Rudd to win the NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Kansas Speedway. This one was almost as close as his half car-length victory over Greg Biffle in the Busch Series event ... Continue reading
Stremme, Team TRIMSPA Finish Strong in First Kansas Speedway Start
Oct 10, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Stremme, Team TRIMSPA Finish Strong in First Kansas Speedway Start Kansas City, KS (October 9, 2004) â“ David Stremme qualified ninth for the Mr. Goodcents 300, his first start at Kansas Speedway. From the drop o ... Continue reading
dodge cup notes from Cooper Banquet 400
Oct 9, 2004
Kansas Speedway Ray Cooper Banquet 400 ADVANCE. Clear!Blue Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004. 704-975-3232 RYAN NEWMAN (No. 12 ALLTEL Dodge) HOW DO YOU STACK UP FOR THE CHASE AFTER THE FIRST 3 RACES? "There's a 159-point deficit. ... Continue reading
Nemechek Wins Close NASCAR Busch Race
Oct 9, 2004
KANSAS CITY, Kan. Oct 9, 2004; Steve Brisendine writing for the AP reported that Joe Nemechek kept Tony Stewart winless in the NASCAR (news - web sites) Busch Series, then earned his first victory of the season in the series' closest race this year. Stewart, who has a Winston Cup championship and an Indy Racing League ... Continue reading
IHRA Pre Race: Harold Martin Set to Adapt and Overcome In Norwalk
Oct 9, 2004
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Team ACDelco IHRA Pre-Race Fact Sheet Harold Martin, Owner/Driver ACDelco Pro Modified Pontiac Grand Am Event: 27th Annual IHRA Sunoco World Nationals, the eleventh event of the 12-race, 2004 IHRA Hooters Drag Racing Series. Location ... Continue reading
Dodge Cup Qualifying from Kansas
Oct 8, 2004
Kansas Speedway Ray Cooper Banquet 400 Qualifying. Clear!Blue Friday, Oct. 8, 2004. 704-975-3232 KASEY KAHNE (No. 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge) - Qualified Second "It felt pretty good. ... Continue reading
Oct 7, 2004
ARCA RE/MAX SERIES SPEED TV RATINGS FINISH STRONG IN 2004; TALLADEGA RACE SECOND HIGHEST OF SEASON TOLEDO OH (10-8-04) With continued anticipation of future success, the relationship between SPEED Channel and the ARCA RE/MAX Series continues to flourish at an impressive and noteworthy pace. This year's October 2nd Food ... Continue reading
Oct 7, 2004
Stuart Will Preview Its 2005 'SHOW: The Renewable Hydrogen Roadshow' During C5's Massive Public Display of 'Clean' Vehicles at the Event Stuart CEO Jon Slangerup and Singer-Songwriter/Activist Tracy Lyons Will Be Featured in the Speakers Program at C5's 'Meet The Members' Evening Reception Following the Public Display ... Continue reading
NASCAR: NexCup Championship Determined By Cussing Fine?-"Now Junior I Told You to Watch Your Mouth"
Oct 7, 2004
CHARLOTTE, N.C. October 7, 2004; Jenna Fryer writing for the AP rported that the moment the four-letter word slipped out of Dale Earnhardt's mouth, NASCAR knew it had a huge dilemma on its hands. The precedent had already been set for punishing drivers who cursed during broadcast interviews - a sizable fine, plus the d ... Continue reading
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