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Track Trash: 2011 Daytona 500
by Racing Maniac
What a tremendous bit of driving by Trevor Bayne. Twenty years old, and he drove the entire race like a seasoned veteran.
He needs a solid drive for the rest of the year, and one can only hope that it all falls into place within the next week or two.
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Looking in the Rearview Mirror: Daytona
by Heather Meyer
I’m sure as the changes were announced for this year in NASCAR, Dale Earnhardt and Jim Hunter debated the issue. As Speed Weeks arrived, the debate heated up.
“Tandem racing” grumbled Dale, “… not what the fans want to see”.
Hunter countered, ”NASCAR will adjust things so it’s not boring.”
After the Duels they both agreed it wasn’t as bad as they thought it would be
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TV Times: Restrictor Plate Dancing Over... Let the Real Racing Begin
by Lou Modestino
The boring restrictor plate dance partnering at the NASCAR prom is over along with all of the Daytona hoopla and hype, although rookie Trevor Bayne's win was a storybook ending.
Now let's see if the real racing will begin.
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Fan Picks Race Winner Correctly in 1st Week of Richmond International Raceway’s $100,000 Contest
Bayne’s Race Win Is a Win for Minnesotan; Fan Collects Autographed Hat Richmond, VA (February 23, 2011)—Only one of thousands of contestants in week one of Richmond International Raceway’s $100K Top 10 For the Win contest picked Trevor ...
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Vision Aviation Racing Penalties Announced
On Wednesday, NASCAR announced penalties against Vision Aviation Racing stemming from the right side of the rear spoiler tilting downward on the run to the finish Friday night in Daytona. NASCAR has fined crew chief Doug Howe $25,000 and placed him on probation through December 31. In addition, listed team owner Billy Ballew has been docked 25 owners' points. Since Michael Waltrip is ineligible to earn driver's points in the Camping World Truck Series, no point penalty was levied on him. The win will stand.
In its brief statement, NASCAR stated that the No. 15 violated Sections 12-1 (Actions Detrimental to Stock Car Racing), 12-4-J (Determination by a NASCAR official that equipment does not conform to the rules), and 20B-3.1.2E (Rear Spoiler failed to meet specifications in post-race inspection). No mention was made of the spoiler braces and whether they were in compliance with NASCAR regulations.
Evernham Sues George Gillett
ESPN.com's David Newton is reporting that Ray Evernham, now employed by Hendrick Performance Parts as a consultant, has filed a $19.3 million dollar lawsuit in North Carolina Superior Court in Mecklenburg County (Charlotte) against Booth Creek Management and Gillett GEMS, LLC. The lawsuit states that Gillett breached the terms of the purchase by not paying Evernham the remaining 20 percent of what he is owed.
Gillett GEMS is a small corporation led by George Gillett, Jr., that bought a majority interest in the race team formerly known as Evernham Motorsports from Evernham in 2007. At the time, Evernham stayed on as a minority owner, but had limited involvement with the team.
Evernham appears to have entered into the legal proceedings by force. He didn't want to do it, but had to.
"We have diligently worked to resolve this matter in good faith without resorting to legal action," Evernham said. "We were unable to come to a fair resolution for the amounts due to me related to my sale of the previous RPM race team. Like many other vendors and creditors, my claims have been left unpaid."
Evernham is just one of many creditors that is owed money by Gillett. Despite selling off the Liverpool Football Club for $478 million (taking a substantial loss in the process), his ski resort holdings to Vail Resorts (which he had owned himself back in the 1980's) and Richard Petty Motorsports at the end of 2010, Gillett is in near financial ruin.
Entry List Update:
Note: These entries are accurate as of Wednesday evening. They are subject to change.
Sprint Cup Series Subway Fresh Fit 500k: 45 cars entered
Drivers not eligible to earn drivers' points:
No. 21- Trevor Bayne for Wood Brothers Racing
No. 34- Travis Kvapil for Front Row Motorsports
No. 60- Landon Cassill for Germain Racing
No. 64- Mike Bliss for MaxQ Motorsports
No. 87- Joe Nemechek for NEMCO Motorsports
Driver Changes:
No. 32- Mike Skinner is in the car, replacing Terry Labonte.
No. 34- Travis Kvapil is in the car, replacing David Gilliland.
No. 38- David Gilliland is in the car, replacing Travis Kvapil. Yes, it is another driver swap between the two Front Row teams.
No. 60- Landon Cassill returns to the car, replacing Todd Bodine. Cassill actually tested the No. 60 in Daytona during the January tests.
No. 64- Mike Bliss is in the car, replacing Derrike Cope.
Team now locked into the field due to previously locked-in car not making the trip:
No. 38- David Gilliland for Front Row Motorsports
Drivers who must qualify on speed:
No. 09- Bill Elliott for Phoenix Racing (Guaranteed to start via the Past Champions' Provisional)
No. 13- Casey Mears for Germain Racing
No. 32- Mike Skinner for FAS Lane Racing
No. 36- Dave Blaney for Tommy Baldwin Racing
No. 46- J.J. Yeley for Whitney Motorsports
No. 60- Landon Cassill for Germain Racing
No. 64- Mike Bliss for MaxQ Motorsports
No. 66- Michael McDowell for HP Racing, LLC
No. 87- Joe Nemechek for NEMCO Motorsports
No. 92- Brian Keselowski for K-Automotive Motorsports
Nationwide Series Bashas' Supermarkets 200: 40 cars entered
Drivers not eligible for drivers' points:
No. 18- Kyle Busch for Joe Gibbs Racing
No. 20- Joey Logano for Joe Gibbs Racing
No. 22- Brad Keselowski for Penske Racing
No. 27- Justin Marks for Baker-Curb Racing
No. 30- Ryan Newman for Turner Motorsports
No. 33- Kevin Harvick for Kevin Harvick, Inc.
No. 60- Carl Edwards for Roush Fenway Racing
Driver Changes:
No. 15- Timmy Hill is in the seat, replacing Todd Bodine. The team is actually owned by Rick Ware Racing, which has purchased the owners' points from Germain Racing.
No. 19- Charles Lewandoski is in the seat, replacing Mike Bliss. This is the first of a ten-race deal for Lewandoski.
No. 27- Justin Marks is in the seat, replacing JR Fitzpatrick.
No. 30- Ryan Newman is in the seat, replacing Jason Leffler.
No. 38- Jason Leffler returns to the seat, replacing Kasey Kahne.
No. 41- Carl Long is in the seat, replacing Patrick Sheltra.
No. 44- Mike Bliss is in the seat, replacing Jeff Green. Bliss will drive the No. 44 whenever Lewandoski is in the No. 19.
No. 52- No driver is currently listed in the seat. Bobby Santos III drove the car in Daytona.
No. 81- Blake Koch
returns to the seat, replacing Donnie Neuenberger. Koch has one previous start for the team at Memphis in 2009.
No. 99- Ryan Truex returns to the seat, replacing Michael Waltrip.
Since less than a full compliment of cars are entered, no one will fail to qualify. However, these cars must qualify on speed:
No. 20- Joey Logano for Joe Gibbs Racing
No. 24- Kevin Lepage for Rensi Motorsports
No. 25- Kelly Bires for Rensi Motorsports
No. 33- Kevin Harvick for Kevin Harvick, Inc.
No. 41- Carl Long for Rick Ware Racing
No. 44- Mike Bliss for TriStar Motorsports
No. 51- Jeremy Clements for Clements Racing
No. 52- Unknown driver for Jimmy Means Racing
No. 55- Brett Rowe for Faith Motorsports
No. 79- Jennifer Jo Cobb for 2nd Chance Motorsports
No. 81- Blake Koch for MacDonald Motorsports
Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150: 41 trucks entered
Drivers not eligible for drivers' points:
No. 2- Clint Bowyer for Kevin Harvick, Inc.
No. 18- Kyle Busch for Kyle Busch Motorsports
Driver Changes:
No. 07- BJ McLeod is in the seat, replacing Donnie Neuenberger.
No. 2- Clint Bowyer returns to the seat, replacing Elliott Sadler.
No. 10- Chase Mattioli is in the seat, replacing Jennifer Jo Cobb. Cobb is not full-time in the series this season, so an owners' points swap was executed between the No. 10 and Mattioli's own No. 99. Thus, the No. 10 in Phoenix is the No. 99 from Daytona.
No. 15- Dusty Davis is in the seat, replacing Michael Waltrip. Phoenix will mark Davis' Camping World Truck Series debut.
No. 51- Justin Johnson is in the seat, replacing Aric Almirola. Phoenix will mark Johnson's Camping World Truck Series debut as well.
No. 93- Shane Sieg returns to the seat, replacing Cole Whitt. Whitt drove the No. 93 in Daytona after failing to qualify his No. 60.
Drivers who must qualify on speed:
No. 9- Max Papis for Germain Racing
No. 15- Dusty Davis for Vision Aviation Racing
No. 19- David Mayhew for
No. 25- Tayler Malsam for Randy Moss Motorsports
No. 27- Chris Eggleston for Winfield Motorsports
No. 29- Parker Kligerman for Brad Keselowski Racing
No. 31- James Buescher for Turner Motorsports
No. 32- Brad Sweet for Turner Motorsports
No. 33- Ron Hornaday, Jr. for Kevin Harvick, Inc. (Guaranteed to start via the Past Champions' Provisional, if need be)
No. 44- Greg Pursley for Gene Price Motorsports
No. 45- Mike Skinner for Eddie Sharp Racing (Has second crack at the Past Champions' Provisional if Hornaday does not require it).
No. 60- Cole Whitt for Turn One Racing
No. 73- Rick Crawford for Tagsby Racing
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77- Justin Lofton for Germain Racing
No. 85- Brent Raymer for Brent Raymer Racing
No. 92- Clay Rogers for RBM Motorsports
Kenny Wallace Gets New Nationwide Sponsor
With many teams still struggling for sponsorship in the Nationwide Series, one team experienced a breakthrough this week. Family Farmers will sponsor fan favorite Kenny Wallace in five NASCAR Nationwide Series events this season, RAB Racing with Brack Maggard announced Tuesday afternoon. The deal also includes a promotional partnership that includes Wallace as a company spokesperson. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed in the team’s official press release.
“Getting to know the hard working family farmers of the country has been a fantastic experience for me,” Wallace said. “I’m so excited to be their spokesperson, sharing true knowledge about what they do and the products and food that are made from their crops.”
The first race of the primary sponsorship deal will be this weekend’s Bashas’ Supermarkets 200 at Phoenix International Raceway.
Bayne to stick with Nationwide Series
Despite NASCAR informing the youngest Daytona 500 champion in NASCAR history that he could “change his mind” and begin earning points for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Trevor Bayne said Tuesday he has decided to continue earning points in the Nationwide Series.
NASCAR informed Bayne that if he decided to switch series, he would still earn no points for his Daytona 500 victory, but could use the win towards a possible Chase qualification through NASCAR’s new Chase qualifying procedure.
Bayne is running a part-time schedule with Woods Brothers Racing in the Sprint Cup Series this season while running a full-time schedule in Nationwide. Because new rules implemented for this season allow a driver to earn championship points in only one NASCAR national touring series, Bayne opted to earn points in the Nationwide Series for Roush Fenway Racing.
While the team still plans to keep to their part-time schedule, team co-owner Eddie Wood told USA Today that he had received multiple sponsorship offers hours after the victory.
"The only thing that changed is that we get to be the Daytona 500 champions, which is really, really incredible," Bayne said on a Tuesday conference call with national media. "But I think that we're still going to have an awesome year at Roush Fenway, running for that Nationwide championship."
"Obviously, they (Roush) have still got a blank car, and I'd love to get some partners on it, but as for now, we're still running full-time, and the Wood Brothers only have 18 races. ... I don't regret any of our decisions there. We're off to a good start in both series with a 10th (in Saturday's Drive4COPD 300 Nationwide event) and a first."
Kenseths welcome baby girl to family
Matt Kenseth’s wife Katie gave birth to their third child – and second daughter – early Tuesday morning. Grace Katherine Kenseth weighed seven pounds and eight ounces at birth. She was born at 3:45 AM ET.
Grace joins daughter Kaylin and son Ross in the Kenseth household. According to a press release by Roush Fenway Racing, both mother and daughter are doing fine
Tweet 'N' Greet
by Jay Pennell
Editor's Note: With the NASCAR Twitter community expanding by leaps and bounds last year, it remains a place for instantaneous news, reactions, and a whole lot of inside jokes. We understand if you don't want to join the Twitter community - but as a fan, it's important to know the news and info you're missing out on! That's why, every week, Jay Pennell will sort through the thousands of messages and give us a little taste of what's going on each Wednesday.
@landoncassill (Landon Cassill) That looked like a C class @iracing truck race. The 9th truck in line caused a wreck that the 3rd truck in line somehow got wrapped up in.
@kaseykahne (Kasey Kahne) I need to figure out how to get my spoiler to fall off if that's legal. Wow.
@landoncassill unbelievable race. I am so blessed to have a car owner like James Finch put me in a such a great ride. time to keep digging in
@landoncassill just reading through a lot of the tweets from all you guys...thanks so much, your support is unbelievable. it's why I do keep doing this
@Just_AP (Ashley Parlett) I think it’s interesting that this year’s news makers are the unsung heroes pushing other drivers to victory. #cassill #BKeso New dynamic.
@2Spotter (Joey Meier) Opening Credit from Days Of Thunder keep playin over & over & over & over #UGetTheIdea #RaceDay #NASCAR
@2Spotter More fans than Super Bowl..And they all have seats...
@DGilliland2010 (David Gilliland) Can't wait for the race. I feel great about today. We have a fast car!
@RyanMcGeeESPN (Ryan McGee) Great chat with @LandonCassill on the #Daytona500 grid. We gotta get that kid a fulltime #NASCAR ride.
@Just_AP #3
@RTruex00 (Ryan Truex) I think this will be one of the most exciting seasons in all 3 series
@Just_AP I just have to wonder what Nascar was thinking. Slow the cars down for safety. So instead of 202mph we will just blow engines at 198mph
@drlynnechiro (Dr. Lynne Allmendinger) I think the spotters should get overtime or time and a half pay today!!!
@conniemontoya (Connie Montoya) if #NASCAR wanted an amazing race they got it!!!!!!!
@31n2Spotter (Brett Griffin) FOX is doing a great job covering the in-car audio with drivers. If u don't like this broadcast set ur TV on fire cause its u!!
@31n2Spotter 6 should b black flagged. Changed lanes b 4 start
@maxpapis (Max Papis) Not the right decision to penalize #6 I disagree with this as other times was different
@KevinHarvick (Kevin Harvick) Holy crap that is awesome for that kid!!!!!!
@DeLanaHarvick (DeLana Harvick) OMG!!!!! unfrigginbelievable.... congrats to the wood brothers and trevor bayne on their daytona 500 win. WOW...
@bigdalsky (Brandon Igdalsky) WOW WOW TREVOR BAYNE!!! That is just Awesome, Wood Brothers racing back in Victory Lane!! #21, #nascar @DISupdates
@justinmarks66 (Justin Marks) I'm shaking and in tears. I'm telling you, this is the best EVER
@Mc_Driver (Michael McDowell) I can't stop crying. Can you believe it @Tbayne21 just won the Daytona 500 God is so amazing.
@J_Allgaier (Justin Allgaier) So now the question is raised... can u change the series that you checked you wanted to get points for after the race?
@HermieSadler (Hermie Sadler) Happy for Trevor Bayne. Happier for The Wood Brothers for persevering. Someone step up and get them back full-time!!
@landoncassill Here's to teams taking young drivers instead of recycled drivers and winning races. #trevorbayne this is good for all of us. @tbayne21
@Just_AP The kids are talking to ya NASCAR world! Let's get them some full time rides! @Tbayne21 @landoncassill The future is here!
@jaybusbee (Jay Busbee) Really, really sick of these Nationwide drivers coming over and taking wins away from hardworking Sprint Cup drivers."
@ALGilliland (Amanda Gilliland, sister of David Gilliland) Seriously Fox.. .you don't interview the 3rd place finisher!?! WOW ya that's bad.
@31n2Spotter Same spotter Bowyer wanted thrown off the roof with Danica yesterday won the Daytona 500. What a difference a day makes. #nascar
@Tjmajors (TJ Majors) Sittin here watching airplanes take off. I think it'd be easier to coordinate these planes.
@RTruex00 By the way, MWR didn’t pick me in favor of @tbayne21 like everyone thinks, they parted ways and had to put someone in the car for end of 2010
@mw55 (Michael Waltrip) Everyone at MWR congrats Trev. We knew he was special. He proved it to us way before today. Today he proved it to the world
@David_Ragan (David Ragan) Is Phoenix here yet? The sooner I can get the UPS Ford in victory lane the easier it will be to forget this one.
@mw55 I think you should pick what series championship you want to compete for after 5 races.
@jaywpennell (Jay W. Pennell) Your 2011 Daytona 500 champion Trevor Bayne is not even listed in the 2011 #NASCAR Media Guide....
@Tbayne21 (Trevor Bayne) Sayyyy what! I'm blown away at how amazing God's plan is! 500 winner :) can't believe it!
@Tbayne21 My cheeks are already hurtin from smilin so much!! 3 days of media here we come
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Who won? Bayne's NASCAR surprise calls others to mind
News & Observer
By Tom Higgins - ThatsRacin.com Contributor Bayne had turned 20 just one day before at Daytona International Speedway, home to NASCAR's biggest show. It was his first start in the race, and only his second anywhere in the Cup Series. ...
http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/02/24/1011009/who-won-baynes-nascar-surprise.html
NASCAR or IndyCar? Danica undecided on 2012
The Desert Sun
Going into Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide Series opener at Daytona International Speedway, Patrick says she doesn't know her plans for 2012 and beyond. She acknowledges her contracts in both NASCAR and IndyCar are up at the end of this season — and ...
Truck driven to win by Michael Waltrip penalized for spoiler issue
Yahoo! Sports (blog)
15 truck that Michael Waltrip drove to victory lane in the Camping World Truck Series race at Daytona on Friday night has been penalized by NASCAR because of a spoiler issue that arose, err, fell down during the final laps. ...
Forbes ranks Hendrick top value in NASCAR
msnbc.com
NEW YORK - Forbes' annual rankings show that Hendrick Motorsports is the most valuable team in NASCAR for the third consecutive year. Forbes' report released Wednesday showed NASCAR's top team was worth $350 million. But the report finds the average ...
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/41747973/ns/sports-motor_sports/
Ray Evernham suing Gillett GEMS for unpaid monies
ESPN
Gillett, on the brink of financial ruin over the sale of his Liverpool soccer team, late in 2010 reached a financial agreement that gave NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty control of the four-car operation that has since shrunk to two. ...
http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6152406&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
David Gilliland can relate to Bayne's sudden rise to stardom
SI.com
David Gilliland can relate to what's happened to Trevor Bayne, how a single shocking, completely unexpected NASCAR victory can propel you to instant stardom. Gilliland has been there, too. His triumph in the Nationwide race at Kentucky in 2006 (a race ...
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/tim_tuttle/02/23/david.gilliland.bayne/
Four Wide: Kyle's new look, clapping in the press box
Yahoo! Sports (blog)
Check out the new look for Kyle Busch's Interstate Batteries Toyota in both the Sprint and Nationwide series. Wow, you're going to be able to see that one from orbit. [Catchfence] • And here it is ... the first comparison of Trevor Bayne to Tim Tebow. ...
NASCAR's Tebow? Faith is driving force for Bayne
USA Today
After Trevor Bayne shocked the NASCAR world by winning the Daytona 500, his celebration was decidedly PG-rated. He rode a skateboard and shot hoops with his buddies. In a quiet moment, he wrote himself a note. According to Bayne's father, Rocky, ...
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/2011-02-23-3740959723_x.htm
New Street Has Hall-Of-Fame Name
KPHO Phoenix
Ten years after he died at Daytona, the city of Avondale is making sure NASCAR Hall-of-Famer Dale Earnhardt is remembered forever. City officials announced Wednesday that the north entrance to the new Avondale City Center, which is under construction ...
http://www.kpho.com/news/26967209/detail.html
Daytona 500 Was Going As Planned...Until It Wasn't
SB Nation
their first thought was, "We get to add races and go race more now!" To me, that's really cool. That's a true racer. Overall, Daytona was great. We had a good week-and-a-half down there and showed what this Furniture Row Racing team is capable of. ...
http://www.sbnation.com/nascar/2011/2/23/2009747/2011-daytona-500-regan-smith-nascar
From Nationwide points lead to uncertain future
Nascar
By David Caraviello, NASCAR.COM As the Daytona 500 came to an end, Landon Cassill cheered for Trevor Bayne as if he had a personal stake in the driver of the No. 21 car -- which, in a way, he did. It wasn't just because the two are good friends who ...
http://www.nascar.com/news/110223/lcassill-tbayne-young-drivers/
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Ray Evernham Sues Former Partner Gillett
Ray Evernham has filed a $19 million lawsuit against companies operated by former partner George Gillett over unpaid shares of the former Richard Petty Motorsports. Evernham, who sold the majority of his Evernham Motorsports team to Gillett in 2007, filed the lawsuit in North Carolina Superior Court in Charlotte. The Gillett company that ran the race team, Gillett GEMS, as well as Gillett’s Booth Creek Management Corporation, are listed as the defendants. Having remained a minority owner in Gillett Evernham Motorsports as well as Richard Petty Motorsports after the Gillett Evernham-Petty Enterprises merger in 2009, Evernham in his complaint asks for $19,183,203 he claims he is owed after the sale of RPM last November to Richard Petty and a group of investors. In his lawsuit, Evernham claims that once RPM was sold, it triggered clauses in his agreements with Gillett for him to be paid that money. According to the complaint, creditors of the old RPM have been told there are not sufficient funds for reimbursement. “We have diligently worked to resolve this matter in good faith without resorting to legal action,” Evernham said in a statement. “This matter has been pending for a period of time and we did not want to disrupt any excitement of the beginning of the race season with this unfortunate situation. (scenedaily.com)
Kenseths Has New Baby Girl
Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 Crown Royal Ford with Roush Fenway Racing, and his wife Katie welcomed a new bundle of joy into their family early Tuesday morning with the birth of the couple’s second daughter. Grace Katherine Kenseth was born February 22 at 3:49 a.m. EST weighing in at seven pounds and eight ounces. Both mother and daughter are doing well as the family welcomes Grace into the family to join their other daughter Kaylin and son Ross. Kenseth will be able to spend a few days with his brand new baby girl before traveling out west for this weekend’s Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway.
Free Richard Petty Driving Experience With Season Ticket
Even before NASCAR comes to Nashville Superspeedway on April 22-23, 2011, the track will be alive with the sounds of stock cars. A large number of free rides with the Richard Petty Driving Experience are available for new and current season ticket holders during the “Season Ticket Test Session” on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Drivers from each the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will be on hand on March 29 to greet fans as they prepare for their hot laps. A select number of fans will also win the opportunity to be in the passenger’s seat as one of these NASCAR pros turns laps on the concrete track. Nashville season ticket holders will be able to ride in the passenger seat in one of eight authentic stock cars as professional instructors drive around the concrete track at speeds up to 165 mph.
The first 300 season ticket holders to call 1-866-RACE-TIX will be able to receive a free ride ticket for each ticket on their account. Additionally, 250 fans that purchase new season tickets will have the opportunity to receive a ride ticket for the March 29 event, in addition to the great benefits of being a season ticket holder. Participants will be scheduled for either morning or afternoon sessions when they call the ticket office. Season ticket holders must be at least 14 years old to participate. The deadline to register is March 18, 2011.
New for 2011, season tickets are just $129 for adults and only $40 for juniors under 14. A season ticket package includes tickets to all four NASCAR events, and an ALL ACCESS pass for NASCAR Nationwide Series events, Fan Walk access for all events and a season parking pass, among other great amenities. NASCAR returns to Nashville Superspeedway in 2011 with two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series-NASCAR Nationwide Series doubleheaders on April 22-23 and July 22-23. For more information, call 1-866-RACE-TIX or visit NashvilleSuperspeedway.com.
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- Evernham suing Gillett: Ray Evernham has filed a lawsuit seeking $19.3 millon from the man who purchased the majority interest of Evernham Motorsports from him in 2007. The suit, filed on Tuesday in North Carolina Superior Court in Mecklenburg County, was filed against Booth Creek Management and Gillett GEMS, LLC for money not paid in the sale. Gillett GEMS, LLC is a corporation of four members that includes George Gillett Jr., who purchased Evernham Motorsports, which later became Gillett Evernham Motorsports and then Richard Petty Motorsports. Evernham charges in the suit that Gillett breached an agreement to pay the remaining 20 percent owed for the Sprint Cup organization.(ESPN.com)(2-24-2011)
- Forbes names most valuable NASCAR teams & highest paid drivers: The weak economy has pummeled NASCAR over the past three years, with sponsorships, merchandise sales, race winnings and subsidies from automakers falling. Fans have tuned out, sending TV ratings down 24% since 2006 and leaving more than 40,000 empty seats at some races last year. One of its longest-tenured teams, Richard Petty Motorsports, was scrambling for cash on a week-to-week basis so it could race on weekends last fall. Is NASCAR headed for a full-blown meltdown? Hardly. Yes, the value of the top 10 teams slid 5% in 2010, on average, to $136 million by [Forbes] count, as prize money dropped and sponsors dialed back their commitment, but a rebound in 2011 for the sport is a strong possibility. NASCAR's strongest and most valuable team
remains Hendrick Motorsports. With a valuation of $350 million on revenues of $177 million in 2010, Hendrick is worth 56% more than the next-highest-grossing team, Roush Fenway Racing, which [Forbes] value at $224 million on revenues of $140 million last year. Hendrick earned a NASCAR-high $18 million in operating income (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) in 2010. Richard Childress Racing was third on the list, followed by Joe Gibbs Racing and Penske Racing. Rounding out the top 10: Stewart-Haas, Michael Waltrip Racing, Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing, Richard Petty Motorsports, and Red Bull Racing.
AND: Despite his lack of success in recent years on the track, Dale Earnhardt Jr. remains NASCAR's highest-paid driver, earning $29 million in 2010 thanks to merchandise sales that are the best in the sport and reportedly account for one-third of all NASCAR licensed merchandise sales. Other income streams include a 10-figure annual salary from Hendrick and a 50% share of his $4.9 million in winnings and bonuses in 2010 from Sprint Cup races. Earnhardt also has a bevy of personal endorsements, including Chevrolet, Nationwide and Wrangler. Hendrick teammate Jeff Gordon follows Earnhardt in the NASCAR money standings with earnings of $25 million last year. It is a clean sweep for Hendrick at the top with five-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson, the third-highest-paid driver at $24 million. The rest of the top 10: Tony Stewart, Kevin Harvick, Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch, Kasey Kahne, Denny Hamlin, and Matt Kenseth.(Forbes)(2-24-2011) - Tommy Baldwin Racing gets Phoenix sponsor: Oklahoma-based Accell Construction will partner with Tommy Baldwin Racing for the Subway Fresh Fit 500 Sunday. Dave Blaney will pilot the #36 Accell Construction Chevy in the Sprint Cup Series event at Phoenix. Accell Construction is a full-service site civil contractor for the petroleum terminal and bulk storage industries. The Oklahoma company specializes in tank farm construction, tank foundations and other related site civil construction. The 20-year old company operates civil construction projects in numerous states across the U.S. Although this will be the first NSCS race for Accell Construction, the company partnered with teams in the NASCAR Camping World Series and ARCA Racing Series in the past.(TBR)(2-24-2011)
- Edward to jump off the Stratosphere: #99-Carl Edwards, winner of Las Vegas Motor Speedway's 2008 Sprint Cup race, will be in Las Vegas on Thursday for appearances in advance of the Kobalt Tools 400. Part of his schedule during the afternoon includes a jump at Sky Jump Las Vegas. The skyjump is best described as a "controlled freefall." Lucky adrenaline junkies and average Joes alike, will have the opportunity to plummet 855 feet at a scream-inducing speed of up to 40 mph - all while enjoying breathtaking views of the world famous Las Vegas Strip. SkyJump Las Vegas will offer a way to experience thrills similar to skydiving and base jumping - with the added benefit of doing it over the Las Vegas Strip - day or night.(Las Vegas Motor Speedway)(2-24-2011)
- Safety-Kleen Renews Partnership With NASCAR: NASCAR announced that it has reached a multi-year agreement to renew its relationship with Safety-Kleen as an official partner of the sport. Safety-Kleen, a NASCAR official partner since 2004, provides on-site trackside support with its NASCAR performance cleaning products and through its oil recycling and re-refining services to more than 200 NASCAR-sanctioned races a year, ensuring that all cleaning solvents, oil, fluids and lubricants used in NASCAR racing are recaptured and re-used. Safety-Kleen is also an "Official Partner of NASCAR Green," a category of sponsors that contribute in a substantial and measurable way to the sport's goals around environmental conservation and serve as a green demonstration platform while creating jobs.(NASCAR)(2-24-2011
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Courtesy of Racin' Today
NHRA: Hagan Returns To Scene of Last Fall’s Fall
http://www.racintoday.com/archives/24948
Drivers Wish PIR Would Change Mind On Changes
http://www.racintoday.com/archives/24939
Bahrain Removed From F1 Schedule
http://www.racintoday.com/archives/24946
http://www.racintoday.com/archives/24944
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Racecar driver TREVOR BAYNE makes an appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" airing Thursday, February 24th. The 20-year-old became the youngest driver to win the Daytona 500 this past Sunday and chats with Ellen about the race and beating Jeff Gordon's record!
On racing for three hours straight...
Ellen: How do you stay so alert?
Trevor: That was one of the most mentally draining races I've ever been in because of the way the drafting was. You can see in that video clip that it was two cars the entire time pushing each other. My mom gets scared when she rides with me in the car and I get within 30 feet from a car on the interstate. So you can imagine how draining that was. Those racecars are really hot. It's like sitting in a sauna if you can imagine sitting in a sauna for three hours. It's kind of what we go through. It's tough. Racing is a tough sport. It's tough to get wins like that.
Ellen: What if you have to pee?
Trevor: You're in trouble if you have to pee.
Ellen: You can't drink anything beforehand. You want to stay hydrated but three hours to be in a car is long.
Trevor: We lose about ten pounds of water weight throughout a race but we have water there that we can drink there. You're sweating a lot.
Ellen: You have a cup holder in your car?
Trevor: Some cars do actually...But if you have to pee you're in trouble. You just have to hold it till the end.
Ellen: Then you're going faster.
Trevor: Exactly.
On beating Jeff Gordon's record of being the youngest winner of Daytona 500...
Ellen: You beat your hero's record. What does that feel like?
Trevor: It's just incredible. It's a dream come true. Jeff Gordon actually helped us out all weekend...It's so cool to see your childhood hero congratulate you and be a part of it. I feel kind of bad for breaking his record there. I hope he still wants to be my friend. It's cool to be a part of it.
On winning the race...
Trevor: The Daytona 500, to me, has always meant a lot. I grew up wanting to win it as a kid but I didn't know it meant this much to the rest of the world so to see these kind of fans and this crazy stuff going on, I love it.
Ellen: You must have girls all of a sudden going crazy over you because you're adorable and now you're getting all this attention. You getting proposals and stuff like that all ready?
Trevor: Well, I didn't have a Valentine this year so I'm hoping for better things next year.
Ellen: You will. I think you'll be okay.
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NASCARHomeTracks.com To Feature Live Race Audio Streaming
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 23, 2011) — NASCAR announced today that NASCARHomeTracks.com will feature live internet radio broadcasts of 32 touring series events, beginning with Thursday’s NASCAR K&N Pro Series West season-opener at Phoenix International Raceway.
NASCARHomeTracks.com is NASCAR.com’s official home for touring and weekly series news and results. The live radio broadcasts will be provided by the team from Speed 51 Radio, headed by SPEED announcer Bob Dillner.
The broadcasts will feature flag-to-flag coverage of many of the top events in NASCAR’s touring series, including the championship season finales in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour.
“This is a tremendous opportunity to bring the racing action at our short tracks to fans across North America,” said George Silbermann, NASCAR managing director of racing operations. “There is no substitute for being at the race track, but this is yet another avenue for fans to follow their favorite drivers and series wherever they may be.”
Among the highlights on the broadcast schedule include the annual combination race for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series on May 21 at Iowa Speedway, and the first NASCAR Whelen Modified/NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour special event on Sept. 11 at Thompson (Conn.) International Speedway.
The announcement comes on the heels of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series kickoff, which saw NASCAR K&N Pro Series alum Trevor Bayne capture the Daytona 500. The broadcasts provide fans a unique opportunity to following the next wave of stars as they gain valuable experience competing in NASCAR’s regional touring series.
"This is a unique opportunity NASCAR is providing its fans, teams and marketing partners and we are excited to be part of it,” Dillner said. “I was there for the inaugural NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season back in 1985 and we (Speed 51 Radio) all have a lot of experience with each of the touring series. We all have a passion for this and we hope that is portrayed this year on the NASCAR Hometracks Radio broadcasts."
Speed 51 Radio has extensive experience broadcasting short-track racing and hosted a live fan event with the NASCAR champions last December in Charlotte, N.C. Dillner and Elgin Traylor will broadcast the Phoenix race, while Dillner and Speed 51 Radio’s Matt Kentfield were part of the team that hosted the pre-event web broadcasts of the NASCAR Touring Series Night of Champions Awards Gala and NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Awards Banquet on NASCARHomeTracks.com in December
RIDING SHOTGUN WITH KYLE BUSCH MOTORSPORTS” ESSAY CONTEST ANNOUNCED FOR CHILDREN IN NASHVILLE AREA
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 23, 2011) – A motivational letter that Kyle Busch received during the off season from Kyle Savoie (sa-VOY), a 12-year old fan, has inspired Busch to develop a program that will recognize children for experiences and achievements that had a positive effect on their lives.
The “Riding Shotgun With Kyle Busch Motorsports” Essay Contest will allow one Nashville child, age five to 12, to have a decal with their name and 2.5” x 3.5” photo above the passenger window of Busch’s No. 18 Dollar General Toyota for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Nashville Superspeedway on Friday, April 22. Additionally, the winner of the Nashville essay contest will receive a $100 gift card from Busch’s primary sponsor for the race Goodlettsville-Tenn. based Dollar General.
“The message behind Kyle Savoie’s letter was how dreams are important and to never give up on your dreams,” reflected Busch. “He even sent us his five dollar-allowance with the letter in an effort to help support our KBM truck team. He suggested that if other kids followed his lead, they could serve as the sponsor for a race. In return, he suggested that we would put their names and school pictures on the truck. I obviously don’t want kids to send us their allowances, but I loved the idea of recognizing kids for positive experiences and achievements by putting their name and picture on my truck! Too many stories in the news these days are about negative issues. This essay contest will be a great way to create a positive news story with the help of children in Nashville.”
To recognize Kyle Savoie for inspiring the contest, a decal with his name and picture adorned the area above the passenger window of the No. 18 Dollar General Toyota Tundra driven by Busch in the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 18.
Nashville is the first of 10 races throughout the 2011 season that an essay contest winner will follow in Savoie’s footsteps and “Ride Shotgun” with Kyle Busch Motorsports. The other races scheduled are Dover (May 13), Kansas (June 4), Kentucky (July 7), Michigan (Aug. 20), Bristol (Aug. 24), Chicagoland (Sep. 16), Talladega (Oct. 22), Texas (Nov. 4) and Homestead-Miami (Nov. 18).
The topic of the essay is to describe an experience and/or achievement that occurred in the last 12 months that has affected your life in a positive way using 150 words or less. The deadline to submit an essay for the Nashville race is April 8, 2011. Entries can be submitted via email to es...@kylebuschmotorsports.com or mailed in to:
Kyle Busch Motorsports
351 Mazeppa Rd.
Mooresville, N.C. 28115
Attn: “Riding Shotgun” Essay Contest
We are "William's Garden Ministries" : A non-profit organization offering facilities for services centered around children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Our goal is to help to unlock the hidden potential in children with Autism, and to promote awareness about ASD's.
All tax deductable donations and contributions welcome!
For more information please go to www.williamsgarden2010.com
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NEXT RACE: Bashas Supermarkets 200, Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Phoenix Internatinal Raceway
- Entry List:There are just 40 cars on the preliminary entry list for Saturday's Bashas Supermarkets 200 at Phoenix International Raceway. (2-21-2011)
Some Notes:
Cars entered last week but not this week include: #05 Day Racing, #1 Phoenix Racing, #5 JR Motorsports, #4 Kevin Harvick Inc, and #12-Penske Racing;
Penske was a top 30 car and locked into the field;
Timmy Hill will make his debut in the #15 for Rick Ware (using Germain owner points);
Charles Lewandoski will drive the TriStar #19;
The #27 Baker Curb entry does not have a driver named, but is expected to be a start and park;
Ryan Nemwan will drive the Turner Motorsports #30;
Carl Long will be in the #41 for Rick Ware;
Mike Bliss moves to the TriStar #44;
The Jimmy Means #52 is listed as TBA, that team may withdraw after their Daytona wreck;
Blake Koch will drive the MacDonald Motorsports #81;
Note: There are currently only 29 cars that are locked in for certain. Unknown at this point if 29 cars will be locked in at Phoenix or of the #81 MacDonald Motorsports team, who ended 2010 31st in owners points, will become locked in.
UPDATE: Justin Marks will be in the #27 for Baker-Curb.(2-23-2011)
UPDATE 2: The #52 team will make the trip to Phoenix, with Daryl Harr driving.(2-23-2011)
See the complete list on the Phoenix entry list page. - Nationwide Series Live from Phoenix on ESPN2: The NASCAR Nationwide Series races at Phoenix International Raceway this weekend and ESPN2 will have a live, flag-to-flag telecast of the 200-mile event on Saturday, Feb. 26. NASCAR Countdown airs at 5 p.m. ET, while the race telecast starts at 5:30 p.m. Marty Reid will call the action with analysis by Dale Jarrett and Andy Petree. Tim Brewer will report from the ESPN Craftsman Tech Garage, while pit reporters will be Dave Burns, Jamie Little, Dr. Jerry Punch and Vince Welch. NASCAR Countdown from the ESPN pit studio will be hosted by Allen Bestwick with analysis by Rusty Wallace and Brad Daugherty. The studio team will interact with the booth during the telecast of the race. (ESPN)(2-21-2011)
- Daryl Harr to drive for Means Motorsports at Pheonix: Daryla Harr, a Canadian native who races in the K&N Pro West Series, had 5 top 10 finishes out of 6 starts in 2010 and will drive the #52 this weekend at Phoenix. Target Your Market Promotions, along with My 3 Sons, will continue their 5 race sponsorship deal with the team. With last week's strong showing by Bobby Santos, who drove the #52 to a 17th place finish in the season opener at Daytona, Means Motorsports is hoping to follow that up with a solid run by Harr to keep their standing in the points. The team will stay out west and travel to Las Vegas for the Sams Town 300 the following week.(Means Motorsports PR)(2-23-2011)
- Daytona TV Ratings: Last year's telecast of the NASCAR Nationwide Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway on ESPN2, which featured the NASCAR debut of Danica Patrick, set a record as the most-viewed Nationwide Series race ever on cable and ended the year as the highest-rated program of any kind on ESPN2. As expected, ESPN2's live telecast of Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Daytona did not draw as many viewers or rate as highly, but did see an increase in the key Male 18-34 demographic and rated on par with the 2009 race. The telecast earned a final national household coverage rating of 2.4, even with the 2009 telecast but down from the 3.2 rating for last year's record-setting event. The telecast averaged 3,246,875 viewers and saw an increase of eight percent in the Male 18-34 demographic over last year, with a jump of 43 percent from 2009. The telecast averaged 2,437,211 household impressions, third-largest ever on cable for the NASCAR Nationwide Series. The viewership number was the fifth-largest ever on cable for the series.(ESPN)(2-23-2011)
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NEXT RACE: Phoenix International Raceway -- Lucas Oil 150, Friday, Feb. 25, 2011, 8:00pm/et
- SPEEDtv: Prerace 7:30pm; Race 8:00pm
- Preliminary Entry List: There are 41 trucks listed on the Preliminary Entry List for the 7th Annual Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway. Complete Entry List is posted on the Phoenix Entry List page.(2-21-2011)
Some Notes:
#2-Clint Bowyer, driver of the #2 Tide/Kroger Chevrolet for Kevin Harvick Inc.
#07-BJ McLeod, driver of the ASI Limited Toyota for SS Green Light Racing, 2nd series start
#10-Chase Mattioli, driver of the College Complete.com Ford [taking over owner's points from Jennifer Jo Cobb who is not entered]
#15-Dusty Davis, driver of the Vision Airlines/Emerald Coast Toyota for Vision Aviation Racing, 1st series start
#19-David Mayhew, driver of the MMI Serivices, Ron's Rear Ends Chevrolet, 4th series start
#44-Greg Pursley, driver of the Price Motorsports Chevrolet, 4th series start(2-21-2011)
· Ren enjoying new role with KBM: Excerpt from Charlotte Observer story: From racing dirt tracks in the Midwest to sitting high atop Kyle Busch's pit box in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Mooresville resident Rick Ren has come full circle in racing. Ren, General Manager and Director of Competition for Kyle Busch Motorsports, is the all-time winningest crew chief in truck series history. Ren's record-setting number of truck series wins stands at 27 to go along with two championships as a crew chief. Despite the success, when another opportunity came calling, Ren gave up being a crew chief after the 2009 season with Kevin Harvick Inc. to take what he said was a great opportunity at Kyle Busch Motorsports. Ren now wears a number of different hats with KBM, but loves the challenge. "I'm dealing with sponsors, attorneys and all the little things that come with being a GM of a company," said Ren. Ren designed the race chassis and bodies, his forte over the years, while also directing his crew at the track. Success came quickly for Ren in his new role. Last year, Kyle Busch claimed the truck series owner's championship, setting the bar early for what would be expected season after season from KBM. [Read the entire article at Charlotte Observer/Mooresville News].(2-24-2011)
· Mattioli set to start at Phoenix: Chase Mattioli will make his 2011 debut, his second series start, this week in the Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway. At Phoenix, Mattioli will be using the #10 points and number with the owner listed as Jennifer Jo Cobb. Under the leadership of Chase Mattioli, Charlie Vest and Cal Boprey, the CollegeComplete.com Ford of Chase Mattioli Racing beat the odds and earned a 20th place starting birth in the February 18th NextEra Energy Resources 250, a NASCAR Camping World Truck event. Suffering from a gastro intestinal infection, Chase Mattioli, took himself out of the truck [#99 Ford] at Daytona and put in Chad McCumbee. Unfortunately, mechanical issues ended the day early. Joining CollegeComplete.com on Chase's Ford at Phoenix will be Grand Canyon University and Anthem College. Chase's longtime supporters will also be featured on the truck at Phoenix including Advance Payment Services, Green Tree Environmental Consultants, Howard University's WHUR 96.3 FMand Papillon& Moyer Construction.(Chase Mattioli PR)(2-24-2011)
· NASCAR penalizes #15 team for violations at Daytona: NASCAR has issued penalties and fines to the No. 15 team that competes in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, as a result of rule infractions found during post-race inspection Feb. 18 at Daytona International Speedway. The No. 15 truck driven by Michael Waltrip was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-J (any determination by NASCAR Officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20B-3.1.2E (rear spoiler did not meet specifications in post-race inspection) of the 2011 NASCAR Rule Book. As a result, crew chief Doug Howe has been fined $25,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31. Owner Billy Ballew has been penalized with the loss of 25 championship owner points.(NASCAR Integrated marketing Communications)(2-23-2011)
· Germain.com returns to Bodine's #30 at PIR:Todd Bodine returns with the No. 30 Germain.com Tundra for the week's Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway. He and the Germain Racing crew also have a new game plan for racing at this desert venue. "We are going to Phoenix with a little bit different plan. We tested at Disney World in the off season. The track isn't close enough that we learned anything specifically for Phoenix International Raceway, but we learned some things that should help us in general," explained Bodine. "We've run well at Phoenix in the past. We have one win there. Over the last couple years, we haven't run really well. We've kind of gone away from our setup and we aren't sure what's happened. This time, we're going there with a different philosophy and our best Germain.com Tundra hoping to see if we can make that work." Bodine has raced seven Truck Series races at Phoenix International Raceway. All have been behind the wheel of the No. 30 with Germain Racing and the pairing has produced one win, three top-five and four top-ten finishes. This Friday night, he'll compete in his 167th Truck Series race when he fires up the Germain.com Tundra for the 2nd race of the 2011 season. Bodine has 729 NASCAR career starts to date.(Germain Racing PR)(2-23-2011)
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Courtesy of TruckSeries.Com
Crafton Likes His Chances In Lucas Oil 150 At Phoenix
02-23-2011 | Jim Rising, TruckSeries,com
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Matt Crafton survived "The Big One" even though his truck was wounded and went on to manage a top-10 finish in the NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway. Now it's on to one of his favorite places to race...
http://www.truckseries.com/cgi-script/NCWTS11/articles/000000/000064.htm
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Brett Hudson's Daytona Dream Short Lived |
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(OWENSBORO, Ky. - February 24, 2011) - Owensboro, Ky. has bred some NASCAR greats, including Darrell and Michael Waltrip. In this month's Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway, ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards driver Brett Hudson hoped to revive the city's name - but an early incident temporarily sidetracked his mission |
http://www.arcaracing.com/news.php?contentid=10499
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Hot 20 over the past 10 as they race at Phoenix »
So, who is the hottest driver thus far this season? Well, that would be 20-year old Trevor Bayne.…
http://www.speedwaymedia.com/?p=6878
Joey Logano Interview: 'I'm Not Cool With Not Winning'
http://www.sbnation.com/nascar/2011/2/23/2010443/joey-logano-nascar-joe-gibbs-racing-2011
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Is NASCAR's Highest-Paid Driver, Forbes Says
http://www.sbnation.com/nascar/2011/2/24/2012248/dale-earnhardt-jr-nascar-highest-paid-driver
Mike Smith: StockcarToon
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/sports/stockcartoon/
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24 | ||
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5:00P-5:30 |
espn2 |
NASCAR Now, HD, L |
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7:00P-8:00 |
SPEED |
NASCAR Race Hub, HD, N |
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25 | ||
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11:00A-1:00P |
SPEED |
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series FINAL PRACTICE, Lucas Oil 150, Phoenix Intl. Raceway, HD, L |
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1:00P-2:30 |
SPEED |
NASCAR Nationwide Series PRACTICE, Bashas’ Supermarkets 200, Phoenix Intl. Raceway, HD, L |
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2:30P-4:00 |
SPEED |
NASCAR Sprint Cup PRACTICE, SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500, Phoenix Intl. Raceway, HD, L |
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4:00P-5:00 |
SPEED |
NASCAR Nationwide Series FINAL PRACTICE, Bashas’ Supermarkets 200, Phoenix Intl. Raceway, HD, L |
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5:00P-6:00 |
SPEED |
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series QUALIFYING, Lucas Oil 150, Phoenix Intl. Raceway, HD, L |
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6:00P-7:30 |
SPEED |
NASCAR Sprint Cup FINAL PRACTICE, SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500, Phoenix Intl. Raceway, HD, L |
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7:30P-8:00 |
SPEED |
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series SETUP, Lucas Oil 150, Phoenix Intl. Raceway, HD, L |
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8:00P-10:30 |
SPEED |
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150, Phoenix Intl. Raceway, HD, L (expect green at 8:18P) |
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10:30P-11:00 |
SPEED |
SPEED Center, Motor Racing News, HD, L |
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2:00P-3:30 |
SPEED |
NASCAR Nationwide Series QUALIFYING, Bashas’ Supermarkets 200, Phoenix Intl. Raceway, HD, L |
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3:30P-5:00 |
SPEED |
NASCAR Sprint Cup QUALIFYING, SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500, Phoenix Intl. Raceway, HD, L |
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5:00P-5:30 |
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NASCAR Nationwide Series COUNTDOWN, Bashas’ Supermarkets 200, Phoenix Intl. Raceway, HD, L |
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5:30P-8:00 |
espn2/TSN2 |
NASCAR Nationwide Series Bashas’ Supermarkets 200, Phoenix Intl. Raceway, HD, L (expect green at 5:45P) |
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7:00P-7:30 |
SPEED |
SPEED Center, Motor Racing News, HD, L |
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7:30P-10:30P |
SPEED |
AMA Monster Energy Supercross Special, Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA, HD, L |
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11:00P-1:00A |
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NHRA Full Throttle drag series QUALIFYING, Kragen O'Reilly Auto Parts Winternationals, Pomona Raceway Pomona, CA, HD, SDD |
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NASCAR Now, HD, L |
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SPEED |
SPEED Center, Motor Racing News, HD, L |
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12:30P-2:30 |
SPEED |
NASCAR RaceDay, preview of today’s SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500, Phoenix Intl. Raceway, HD, L |
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2:30P-3:00 |
FOX/TSN2 |
NASCAR Sprint Cup PRE-RACE SHOW, SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500, Phoenix Intl. Raceway, HD, L |
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3:00P-6:30 |
FOX/TSN2 |
NASCAR Sprint Cup SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500, Phoenix Intl. Raceway, HD, L (expect green at 3:14P) |
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5:00P-6:00 |
SPEED |
FIM World Superbike, Philip Island, Race #1, Australia, HD, SDD, N |
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6:00P-7:00 |
SPEED |
FIM World Superbike, Philip Island, Race #2, Australia, HD, SDD, N |
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7:00P-10:00 |
espn2 |
NHRA Full Throttle drag series ELIMINATIONS, Kragen O'Reilly Auto Parts Winternationals, Pomona Raceway Pomona, CA, HD, SDD |
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7:00P-8:00 |
SPEED |
SPEED Center, Motor Racing News, HD, L |
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8:00A-9:00 |
SPEED |
NASCAR Victory Lane, SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500, Phoenix Intl. Raceway, HD, N |
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9:00P-10:00 |
SPEED |
Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain, HD, L |
We do not list all the programming offered by SPEED; for complete listings go to their website, http://www.speedtv.com/schedule/
Always CHECK YOUR LOCAL LISTINGS!
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