News By Topic: Terry Callahan

The Callahan Report: Sadler get first win; 'Bad Boy' Stewart makes public apology

Mar 25, 2001

March 25, 2001 Elliott Sadler BRISTOL, TN: When Elliott Sadler started his engine Sunday for the Food City 500 at Bristol, he was hopeful of grabbing a top ten finish. That would have been quite a feat considering that he was starting from the 38th position and he was pitting on the backstretch. Winning would be out of ... Continue reading

The Callahan Report: Short tracks, Big dividends: Bristol belongs to Wallace

Mar 22, 2001

March 22, 2001 Rusty Wallace NEW ORLEANS, LA: Rusty Wallace's relationship with Bristol International Speedway can be summed up on one word…domination. His hold on victory lane is tighter than fifty beer-drinking NASCAR fans packed in a phone booth. Rusty Wallace is the defending champion of the Food City 500. He ... Continue reading

The Callahan Report: Perseverance, Patience, Pits give Jarrett first win of 2001

Mar 18, 2001

March 18, 2001 DARLINGTON, S.C. - When 43 drivers take the green flag at Darlington, they don't worry about their fellow competitors nearly as much as they do the "lady in black", one of Darlington's nicknames. Dale Jarrett, the 1999 NASCAR Winston Cup Champion, used the skills of his veteran status to grab his first v ... Continue reading

The Callahan Report: Harvick wins while memories of Earnhardt dominate

Mar 11, 2001

March 11, 2001 HAMPTON, GA: Kevin Harvick was given mission after Dale Earnhardt died in the Daytona 500 last month. His mission was to take Earnhardt's ride and the well organized Richard Childress Racing team to victory lane. Not a small task for a rookie driver. When Kevin Harvick blurred across the finish line just ... Continue reading

The Callahan Report: Gordon, B. Labonte favored in Atlanta

Mar 8, 2001

ATLANTA, GA (March 8, 2001): Set aside three and a half hours Sunday to watch real NASCAR action. The Winston Cup teams converge on the Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend. They will fight, bump and grind their way around the 1.54-mile track for 500 miles. Drivers will experience white-knuckles, headaches, and accelera ... Continue reading

The Callahan Report: Jeff Gordon wins the 'million'; Teresa Earnhardt requests relief

Mar 4, 2001

Jeff Gordon LAS VEGAS, NV: With bright lights and jingling bells of slot machines, Las Vegas is usually an exciting place. The UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway could have used a little help from "the strip" Sunday afternoon. There were thirteen lead changes in the annual Las Vegas event, but the maj ... Continue reading

The Callahan Report: Racing doesn't matter today; Earnhardt is gone

Feb 18, 2001

February 18, 2001 DAYTONA BEACH, FL: Of the 43 drivers competing in the 2001 Daytona 500, there were none who were more patient, more gracious, or more deserving of a NASCAR Winston Cup victory than Michael Waltrip. The tall, gentle man from Owensboro, Kentucky finally found his way to the winner's circle after 463 tri ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Dale Earnhardt dies from injuries at Daytona 500

Feb 18, 2001

February 18, 2001 DAYTONA BEACH FL: Dale Earnhardt was killed after crashing into the fourth turn wall during the 2001 Daytona 500. He was racing for third place on the final lap. Earnhardt was 49 years old. Earnhardt was protecting a lead held by two cars that he owned driven by Michael Waltrip and his own son, Dale E ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Dale Earnhardt in Serious Condition after Daytona Crash

Feb 18, 2001

Dale Earnhardt DAYTONA BEACH FL: Dale Earnhardt is listed in serious condition at Halifax Hospital in Daytona after crashing on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. The seven time Winston Cup Champion had to be cut from his car. His son, who finished in second place behind winner Michael Waltrip, accompanied Earnhard ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Dale Earnhardt, Tony Stewart hospitalized; Michael Waltirp wins Daytona

Feb 18, 2001

Dale Earnhardt DAYTONA BEACH, FL: Dale Earnhardt crashed on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. The seven time NASCAR Winston Cup Champion was unconscious when rescue workers arrived at the scene. Earnhardt was fighting for third place when the crash occurred. He had to be cut from his race car. As Earnhardt was cha ... Continue reading

The Callahan Report: The Wait Is Over; Stewart Opens 2001 With Victory in Bud Shootout

Feb 11, 2001

Tony Stewart DAYTONA BEACH, FL: The Joe Gibbs Racing Team began 2001 where they left off at the conclusion of the 2000 racing season. Tony Stewart utilized wise pit strategy, a well handling car, and the backing of one of the best teams on the Winston Cup circuit to hold off a desperate charge from Dale Earnhardt. With ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Bud Shootout Race Results, Daytona

Feb 11, 2001

DAYTONA BEACH, FL: Following are the race results for the Bud Shootout NASCAR Winston Cup race held Sunday. Results include finishing position, driver, car model, laps completed, and reason out (if any): 1, Tony Stewart, Grand Prix, 70, Running 2, Dale Earnhardt, Chevrolet, 70, Running 3, Rusty Wallace, Taurus, 70, Run ... Continue reading

TACH SPECIAL: Complete 'TV on the Net' Broadcasts from LA and Detroit Auto Shows

Dec 29, 2000

TACH SPECIAL: Complete TV on the Net Broadcasts from LA and Detroit Auto Shows ... Continue reading

The Callahan Report: Some races can be decided in Florida; Stewart and Labonte big winners

Nov 12, 2000

The Callahan Report: Some races can be decided in Florida; Stewart and Labonte big winners ... Continue reading

Photo Feature: Indy Racing Northern Light Series Season Finale Photo Journal

Oct 28, 2000

Photo Feature: Indy Racing Northern Light Series Season Finale Photo Journal ... Continue reading