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Nascar fantasy - Rudd retiring from Nextel Cup (Kane County Chronicle)

2005-11-10T13:25:00.000-08:00

Rudd retiring from Nextel Cup (Kane County Chronicle)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. After 31 seasons and 786 consecutive starts, Ricky Rudd is just about done racing. Rudd said Tuesday he's stepping aside from full-time Nextel Cup racing after this season, bringing an end to an "Iron Man" streak of starts that began in 1981.

Nextel cup - Dale Jr., Gordon get jump on '06; Labonte takes his licks (Fox Sports)

2005-11-03T23:41:00.000-08:00

Dale Jr., Gordon get jump on '06; Labonte takes his licks (Fox Sports)
Larry McReynolds says Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon are making the most of not making the Chase, while Bobby Labonte is running strong and taking his licks in the Craftsman Truck Series.

Who's hot, who's not (The State)
Who s Hot? OK, so Jeff Gordon has been hotter with a first and second the past two weeks, but Gordon s been the hot driver this season. Burton hasn t. With consecutive top-10s fifth at Martinsville and eighth at Atlanta he deserves some props.

Nascar fantasy - WIX Filters Presents Lap Leader Awards to Earnhardt Jr., Sprague (The Auto Channel)

2005-11-03T13:13:00.000-08:00

WIX Filters Presents Lap Leader Awards to Earnhardt Jr., Sprague (The Auto Channel)
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johnston Ashleigh Lockhart WIX Filters Wray Ward Laseter (704) 869-3383 (704) 926-1314 Bruce.Johnston@affiniagroup.com alockhart@wwlcreative.com Earnhardt Jr., Sprague Claim WIX Filters Lap Leader Awards Drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jack Sprague won the WIX Filters Lap Leader Awards during the Oct. 29-30, 2005 NASCAR racing weekend.

Gordon, Earnhardt Jr. still on right side of turnaround (Centre Daily Times)
HAMPTON, Ga. - Remember when folks wanted to make Jeff Gordon vs. Dale Earnhardt NASCAR's biggest rivalry? Seems far-fetched now, especially after each of the sport's superstars have had difficult years. Neither driver made the Chase, and both swapped crew chiefs during the season.

Nextel cup - WIX Filters Presents Lap Leader Awards to Earnhardt Jr., Sprague (The Auto Channel)

2005-11-02T22:41:00.000-08:00

WIX Filters Presents Lap Leader Awards to Earnhardt Jr., Sprague (The Auto Channel)
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johnston Ashleigh Lockhart WIX Filters Wray Ward Laseter (704) 869-3383 (704) 926-1314 Bruce.Johnston@affiniagroup.com alockhart@wwlcreative.com Earnhardt Jr., Sprague Claim WIX Filters Lap Leader Awards Drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jack Sprague won the WIX Filters Lap Leader Awards during the Oct. 29-30, 2005 NASCAR racing weekend.

Earnhardt runs up front again (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
NASCAR's so-called "Red Nation" had reason to rejoice after Sunday's Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Even though he didn't win, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was dominant again.

Nextel cup - Gordon, Earnhardt Jr. still on right side of turnaround (AberdeenNews.com)

2005-11-01T22:48:00.000-08:00

Gordon, Earnhardt Jr. still on right side of turnaround (AberdeenNews.com)
HAMPTON, Ga. - Remember when folks wanted to make Jeff Gordon vs. Dale Earnhardt NASCAR's biggest rivalry? Seems far-fetched now, especially after each of the sport's superstars have had difficult years. Neither driver made the Chase, and both swapped crew chiefs during the season.

Texas II: Dale Earnhardt Jr preview (Motorsport.com)
"It was an awesome day. We hadn't been to too many races at that point, and to go to Texas and win was pretty special. I won my first Busch race there in 1998 too, so to come back and win my first Cup race at the same place two years later meant a lot.

Nascar fantasy - Wallace's Nextel Cup championship hopes may have ended (The State)

2005-11-01T10:41:00.000-08:00

Wallace's Nextel Cup championship hopes may have ended (The State)
HAMPTON, Ga. - Rusty Wallace may be going on on top of his game, but the results aren't showing it. Wallace, who will retire after three more NASCAR Nextel Cup races, suffered through his third consecutive poor finish, coming home 37th after being involved in the race's first caution.

Edwards making late run for Nextel Cup (National Post)
ATLANTA - Carl Edwards had a rather noncommittal answer when he was asked Friday afternoon about his chances of winning this year's Nextel Cup championship.

Nextel cup - Gordon, Earnhardt Jr. still on right side of turnaround (Centre Daily Times)

2005-10-31T23:23:00.000-08:00

Gordon, Earnhardt Jr. still on right side of turnaround (Centre Daily Times)
HAMPTON, Ga. - Remember when folks wanted to make Jeff Gordon vs. Dale Earnhardt NASCAR's biggest rivalry? Seems far-fetched now, especially after each of the sport's superstars have had difficult years. Neither driver made the Chase, and both swapped crew chiefs during the season.

Nascar fantasy - Dale Earnhardt Jr. fastest in Nextel Cup Happy Hour (The State)

2005-10-31T15:08:00.000-08:00

Nascar fantasy - Dale Earnhardt Jr. fastest in Nextel Cup Happy Hour (The State)

2005-10-30T22:21:00.000-08:00

Nascar - Some drivers' Nextel Cup hopes are slipping away (Houston Chronicle)

2005-10-30T02:43:00.000-08:00

Some drivers' Nextel Cup hopes are slipping away (Houston Chronicle)
Today's Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway represents the last good chance for six of the 10 drivers in the Chase for the Nextel Cup to make a serious run for the title. And their best hopes rest on the unlikely scenario of all of the top four drivers experiencing a setback, either today or in one of the next three races.

Nascar fantasy - Dale Earnhardt Jr. fastest in Nextel Cup Happy Hour (The State)

2005-10-29T17:02:00.000-07:00

Dale Earnhardt Jr. fastest in Nextel Cup Happy Hour (The State)
Friday's second practice for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 at the 1.54-mile Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga.: 1. (8) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Budweiser Chevrolet, 29.300, 189.215 2. (43) Jeff Green, Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge, 29.386, 188.661 3. (25) Brian Vickers, GMAC/ditech.com Chevrolet, 29.389, 188.642 4. (6) Mark Martin, Viagra Ford, 29.404, 188.546 5. (1) Martin Truex

The Wrangler(R) Brand's 'Take a Test Drive with Dale Jr.' Event Provides Ride of a Lifetime for Fun and Charity (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
A few lucky fans were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as they strapped in beside Dale Jr. Wednesday and took

Nextel cup - Movie magic captivates Junior (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

2005-10-28T07:44:00.000-07:00

Movie magic captivates Junior (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is the face of NASCAR's present and future, but a big part of his heart is in the past.

Nascar - Happy Feet USA Slippers Partners With NASCAR (PR Web via Yahoo! News)

2005-10-26T23:35:00.000-07:00

Happy Feet USA Slippers Partners With NASCAR (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) October 27, 2005 -- USAHAPPYFEET.COM, a leading manufacturer of patented, oversized, sneaker-styled slippers for schools, colleges, fundraising organizations, sports leagues, and corporations, today launched the addition of NASCAR Slippers.

NASCAR at a glance (Covers.com)
(All Times EDT) NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 Site: Hampton, Ga. Schedule: Friday, qualifying (Speed Channel, 8 p.m.); Sunday, race (NBC, Noon). Track: Atlanta Motor Speedway (quad-oval, 1.54 miles, 24 d...

Nextel cup - Reed Sorenson's NASCAR NEXTEL Cup debut at Atlanta Motor Speedway Advance (The Auto Channel)

2005-10-26T15:18:00.000-07:00

Reed Sorenson's NASCAR NEXTEL Cup debut at Atlanta Motor Speedway Advance (The Auto Channel)
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Reed Sorenson, No. 39 Discount Tire Dodge Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500-Atlanta Motor Speedway Advance No. 41 TEAM FACTS: * NEXTEL Cup Debut: Reed Sorenson is attempting to make his first NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race this weekend in Atlanta.

Nextel cup - Jeff Gordon wins at Martinsville (Motorsport.com)

2005-10-25T13:35:00.000-07:00

Jeff Gordon wins at Martinsville (Motorsport.com)
MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- Jeff Gordon's ruinous streak of bad luck seems to have ended. After a summer marred with race mishaps that took him out of the championship hunt, the No. 24 Chevrolet team of Gordon has finally turned it around.

Nextel cup - NASCAR Nextel Cup Martinsville starting lineup (Fox Sports)

2005-10-25T07:02:00.000-07:00

NASCAR Nextel Cup Martinsville starting lineup (Fox Sports)
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup SeriesSubway 500Starting Line-Up by RowMartinsville Speedway - Martinsville, Va. Provided by NASCAR Statistical Services - Friday, October 21, 2005 @ 04:31 PM Eastern Driver Date Time Speed Track Race Record Jeff Gordon 9/22/96 03:11:55 82.223 Pos Car Driver Team Time Speed Row 1 1 20 Tony Stewart The Home Depot Chevrolet 19.306 98.083 2 21 Ricky Rudd Motorcraft Genuine Parts

Nascar fantasy - Cup Chase Is Too Close for Comfort (Washington Post)

2005-10-24T00:26:00.000-07:00

Cup Chase Is Too Close for Comfort (Washington Post)
NASCAR's tiniest track may have the biggest impact on the battle for the 2005 Chase for the Nextel Cup as Martinsville Speedway hosts Sunday's Subway 500.

Cup drama upstaging Chase (Daytona Beach News-Journal)
Chase for the Nextel Cup championship? What Chase for the championship? Since the NASCAR playoffs started on Sept. 18 at New Hampshire International Speedway, the Chase has played second fiddle to a stream of driver antics, penalties and controversies week after week.

Nascar fantasy - Johnson, Stewart fastest in second Cup practice (Fox Sports)

2005-10-22T12:57:00.000-07:00

Johnson, Stewart fastest in second Cup practice (Fox Sports)
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup SeriesSubway 500Practice #2Martinsville Speedway - Martinsville, Va. Provided by NASCAR Statistical Services - Saturday, October 22, 2005 @ 10:19 AM Eastern Pos Car # Driver Team Time Speed Lap# #Laps -Fastest -Next 1 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe's Chevrolet 19.583 96.696 19 48 2 20 Tony Stewart The Home Depot Chevrolet 19.614 96.543 35 60 -0.031 -0.031 3 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Freight

Nascar - SPEED Channel enlists help of NASCAR star Jeff Gordon for Corvette Z06 test drive (Fox Sports)

2005-10-21T23:54:00.000-07:00

SPEED Channel enlists help of NASCAR star Jeff Gordon for Corvette Z06 test drive (Fox Sports)
Hosted by Tommy Kendall, Corvette driver Johnny O'Connell also joins special to air Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. ET

Nextel cup - OBSERVATIONS FROM THE TRACK | RON GREEN JR.: Enck fuels drivers for 500 miles (The Charlotte Observer)

2005-10-20T21:50:00.000-07:00

OBSERVATIONS FROM THE TRACK | RON GREEN JR.: Enck fuels drivers for 500 miles (The Charlotte Observer)
It's a pretty cool thing to be at the race track and be able to say you know Jeff Gordon or Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Martinsville II: Dale Earnhardt Jr preview (Motorsport.com)
"Short track racing is like walking through a minefield. You have to watch every move and be completely aware of what's going on around you. If you give the guy in front of you some room, you'll get booted from behind.

Nascar fantasy - SPEED Channel enlists help of NASCAR star Jeff Gordon for Corvette Z06 test drive (Fox Sports)

2005-10-20T13:56:00.000-07:00

SPEED Channel enlists help of NASCAR star Jeff Gordon for Corvette Z06 test drive (Fox Sports)
Hosted by Tommy Kendall, Corvette driver Johnny O'Connell also joins special to air Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. ET

Anniversary looms large for drivers (Greensboro News-Record)
A year after Hendrick Motorsports lost key personnel in a Virginia plane crash, Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson both say the organization mourns the loss but grows stronger.

Nextel cup - 48 drivers on Martinsville Cup entry list (Fox Sports)

2005-10-20T02:05:00.000-07:00

48 drivers on Martinsville Cup entry list (Fox Sports)
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup SeriesSubway 500Preliminary Entry List - NumericalMartinsville Speedway - Martinsville, Va. Provided by NASCAR Statistical Services - Tuesday, October 18, 2005 @ 12:34 AM Eastern UPDATED&nbsp&nbsp Driver Change: No. 34 - Joey McCarthy replaced P.J. Jones; No. 92 - Chad Chaffin replaced McCarthy. &nbsp&nbspUPDATED Car # Driver Hometown Team Owner 0 Mike Bliss Milwaukie, OR Net

Yeley fastest again in Cup testing at Atlanta Motor Speedway (Fox Sports)
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series testing continued today at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Fourteen cars were on the track testing in preparation for the upcoming Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 on October 30.

Nascar fantasy - NASCAR drivers want teens focused on the road (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)

2005-10-19T12:04:00.000-07:00

NASCAR drivers want teens focused on the road (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
NASCAR's Nextel Cup drivers have a message for Southern California teens: "Focus on Driving."

Nascar - Dale Earnhardt Jr. Turns 31 Quietly (The Herald-Sun)

2005-10-19T01:58:00.000-07:00

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Turns 31 Quietly (The Herald-Sun)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. celebrated his 31st birthday on Monday without much fanfare. NASCAR's most popular driver has been out of the spotlight since failing to make it into the season-ending, 10-race Chase for the Nextel Cup championship. He heads into Saturday night's UAW-GM Quality 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., with little riding on the outcome.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. turns 31 quietly (Boston Globe)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. celebrated his 31st birthday on Monday without much fanfare. NASCAR's most popular driver has been out of the spotlight since failing to make it into the season-ending, 10-race Chase for the Nextel Cup championship.

Nextel cup - Charlotte II: GM Racing - Jeff Gordon practice quotes (Motorsport.com)

2005-10-18T15:26:00.000-07:00

Charlotte II: GM Racing - Jeff Gordon practice quotes (Motorsport.com)
JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DUPONT CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO: ON THE TRACK "The track has a lot of grip. There aren't any issues out there at all other than it's just really, really fast. We're just trying to push the limits of the car and the tire and experience the grip.

Nextel cup - Gas 'n' Go: NASCAR steps up to address tire problem (Fox Sports)

2005-10-17T23:54:00.000-07:00

Gas 'n' Go: NASCAR steps up to address tire problem (Fox Sports)
Jeff Hammond says NASCAR was right to stick its nose into tire air pressure on Saturday night. Plus he tells you what's next at Lowe's Motor Speedway and how Jeff Gordon helped Jimmie Johnson win the race.

NASCAR losing its grip (Florida Today)
Ever get the feeling NASCAR is trying to fix a moving train, a train that has gotten so far ahead of it that it has to take radical actions to slow it down?

Nascar - Gas 'n' Go: NASCAR steps up to address tire problem (Fox Sports)

2005-10-17T16:02:00.000-07:00

Nascar fantasy - 'Dale Earnhardt of Mexico' (The Charlotte Observer)

2005-10-17T00:19:00.000-07:00

'Dale Earnhardt of Mexico' (The Charlotte Observer)
It's a stretch to call Adrian Fern ndez the future of NASCAR. But that's who he is to a budding legion of Latino racing fans who consider him the "Dale Earnhardt of Mexico."

Nascar fantasy - Gordon says he still feels the fire (Houston Chronicle)

2005-10-15T14:31:00.000-07:00

Gordon says he still feels the fire (Houston Chronicle)
The photo was troubling to even the most ardent Jeff Gordon fan: Just 12 hours after he was eliminated from championship contention, he was caught enjoying himself at the men's U.S. Open with a drink in his hand and a model on his arm. He hardly looked like a driver distraught over losing a shot at the Nextel Cup title.

Nascar - Drivers get ready for night racing (Winston-Salem Journal)

2005-10-15T00:44:00.000-07:00

Drivers get ready for night racing (Winston-Salem Journal)
The half-dozen sampler girls were draped around the red Hummer like so much eye-candy yesterday afternoon, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. was not interested in taking any questions about tonight's race, only about the newest product he's huckstering, some caffeine-laden chewing gum billed as "Red Bull in a chew," and about as tasty as a dose of cough medicine.

Nascar - Source says N-B-C to pull out of NASCAR coverage (KRON 4 Bay Area)

2005-10-14T15:48:00.000-07:00

Source says N-B-C to pull out of NASCAR coverage (KRON 4 Bay Area)
CONCORD, N.C. N-B-C won't extend its contract with NASCAR beyond the 2006 season. That's what a person involved in the negotiations is telling The Associated Press.

Nascar fantasy - NASCAR Nextel Cup Charlotte starting lineup (Fox Sports)

2005-10-14T03:24:00.000-07:00

NASCAR Nextel Cup Charlotte starting lineup (Fox Sports)
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup SeriesUAW-GM Quality 500Starting Line-Up by RowLowe's Motor Speedway - Concord, N.C. Provided by NASCAR Statistical Services - Thursday, October 13, 2005 @ 9:01 PM Eastern Driver Date Time Speed Track Race Record Jeff Gordon 10/11/99 03:07:31 160.306 Pos Car Driver Team Time Speed Row 1 1 38 Elliott Sadler M&M's Ford 27.948 193.216 2 12 Ryan Newman Alltel Dodge 27.961 193.126

Car-count cap, primed pavement the hot topics at Lowe's (USATODAY.com via Yahoo! News)
Answers to pressing questions entering Saturday night's UAW-GM Quality 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., by USA TODAY's Gary Graves:

Nascar fantasy - Chattanooga College teaches NASCAR fundamentals (WBIR-TV)

2005-10-13T14:54:00.000-07:00

Chattanooga College teaches NASCAR fundamentals (WBIR-TV)
You can't learn to drive, but you can learn just about anything else related to NASCAR at Chattanooga State.

Nascar - NASCAR sets tone in Cup limits (The Charlotte Observer)

2005-10-12T16:26:00.000-07:00

NASCAR sets tone in Cup limits (The Charlotte Observer)
It took little less than an hour Saturday morning for NASCAR's top two officials -- chairman Brian France and President Mike Helton -- to reset the sport's agenda.

Fast-lane marketing: NASCAR's success story is more than racing (AberdeenNews.com)
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Here's a pop quiz, but for diehard NASCAR fans only. What is the official vegetable of NASCAR? The official breakfast cereal? Official ladies purse? Deodorant? Toothbrush? Infant bib?

Nextel cup - 2003 DAYTONA 500 PHOTO GALLERY (Daytona Beach News-Journal)

2005-10-12T00:12:00.000-07:00

2003 DAYTONA 500 PHOTO GALLERY (Daytona Beach News-Journal)
Shadows of NASCAR fans are cast on the ground as they watch as Dale Earnhardt Jr. speeds by after Happy Hour practice at the Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003.

All five Roush cars in top 10 in Cup practice (Fox Sports)
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Banquet 400 Practice #1 Kansas Speedway - Kansas City, Kan. Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Nextel cup - Nextel Cup points leaders (KRON 4 Bay Area)

2005-10-11T14:22:00.000-07:00

Nextel Cup points leaders (KRON 4 Bay Area)
2. Ryan Newman, 56093. Greg Biffle, 55964. Rusty Wallace, 55945. Jimmie Johnson, 55926. Carl Edwards, 55897. Mark Martin, 55718. Matt Kenseth, 55689. Jeremy Mayfield, 552710. Kurt Busch, 546011. Kevin Harvick, 341712. Jamie McMurray, 341613. Elliott Sadler, 341514. Jeff Gordon, 333615. Joe Nemechek, 332516. Dale Jarrett, 331917. Brian Vickers, 331718. Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 317319. Kyle Busch,

Nascar fantasy - Martin Wins to Keep Nextel Cup Hopes Alive (AP via Yahoo! News)

2005-10-10T15:16:00.000-07:00

Martin Wins to Keep Nextel Cup Hopes Alive (AP via Yahoo! News)
Mark Martin bounced back from a costly crash with a dominating victory Sunday at Kansas Speedway, keeping the veteran racer's slim championship hopes alive.

Nextel cup - Drama builds in chase for Nextel Cup (Boston Globe)

2005-10-10T00:09:00.000-07:00

Drama builds in chase for Nextel Cup (Boston Globe)
NASCAR driver Tony Stewart leads a pack of cars through the tri-oval during the UAW-Ford 500 race at the Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala., on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005. Stewart finished second at Talladega, vaulting him into first place in the NEXTEL Cup standings.

Martin masters Nextel Cup's Banquet 400 (Lincoln Journal Star)
KANSAS CITY, Kan. Forget the Chase for the Championship. Sunday s Nextel Cup race at Kansas Speedway was nothing but a game of follow Mark Martin. The sentimental fan favorite who was on the threshold of retirement led 81 of the final 83 laps and cruised to the checkered flag of the Banquet 400.

Nascar - NASCAR Plans to Limit Multicar Teams (ABC News)

2005-10-09T01:58:00.000-07:00

NASCAR Plans to Limit Multicar Teams (ABC News)
NASCAR Plans to Limit the Number of a Teams a Car Owner Can Field in Nextel Cup Series

Less is more: NASCAR plans to limit multicar teams (ESPN)
France says changes will ensure long-term growth by Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- NASCAR plans to limit the number of teams a car owner will be able to field in the Nextel Cup Series, chairman Brian France said Saturday. "We're going to make some adjustments in policy to balance the playing field a little...

Nascar - The Wrangler(R) Brand's Ride With Dale Jr. Fetches $42,100 (The Auto Channel)

2005-10-08T16:07:00.000-07:00

The Wrangler(R) Brand's Ride With Dale Jr. Fetches $42,100 (The Auto Channel)
GREENSBORO, N.C., Oct. 6 -- After spending seven days at the top of eBay's "Most Watched" list, the opportunity to ride shotgun with Dale Earnhardt, Jr., sponsored by the Wrangler(R) brand, went for $42,100 with 100 percent of the winning bid benefiting the American Red Cross.

To Dale Earnhardt Jr., Talladega is 'slam drafting (The State)
ATLANTA Dale Earnhardt Jr. has a new name for the controversial bump-drafting tactic that seems to work so well for him in restrictor-plate races like Sunday's UAW-Ford 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

Nascar - Loomis will take two weeks off after season before joining Petty (Fox Sports)

2005-10-08T02:24:00.000-07:00

Loomis will take two weeks off after season before joining Petty (Fox Sports)
Robbie Loomis, Jeff Gordon's former crew chief, will take two weeks off after the Nextel Cup season before moving to Petty Enterprises to become vice president of race operations. Loomis, who has been Gordon's crew chief since the middle of the 2000 Winston Cup season, stepped down last month after Gordon did not qualify for the Chase for the Nextel Cup championship. He is staying on as a

Nextel cup - Nextel Cup a bonus for Sprint in merger (Kansas City Star)

2005-10-07T15:34:00.000-07:00

Nextel Cup a bonus for Sprint in merger (Kansas City Star)
For Sprint, the object of getting together with Nextel in a fairly complicated, multibillion-dollar merger/acquisition deal was telephones. But the deal came with an added bonus.

Nascar fantasy - NASCAR suspends Darrow for drug offense (Sports Illustrated)

2005-10-06T15:16:00.000-07:00

NASCAR suspends Darrow for drug offense (Sports Illustrated)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- NASCAR on Thursday suspended crew chief Glenn Darrow indefinitely for violating its substance abuse policy. Darrow, crew chief for Tony Raines' Nextel Cup car, was tested for banned substances last Saturday at Talladega Superspeedway.

NASCAR CEO no fan of Confederate flag (MSNBC)
NEW YORK - NASCAR CEO Brian France doesn't like fans flying Confederate flags at races as he tries to make auto racing more appealing to minorities and women.

Nascar - Gas 'n' Go: NASCAR vs. No. 29 vs. No. 48 teams (Fox Sports)

2005-10-06T00:45:00.000-07:00

Gas 'n' Go: NASCAR vs. No. 29 vs. No. 48 teams (Fox Sports)
Jeff Hammond says Kevin Harvick's crew chief Todd Berrier earned a three-race suspension for circumventing rules designed for safety. Meanwhile the No. 48 and No. 5 cars were legal but forced NASCAR to reconsider its rules.

'Star Wars' NASCAR? Get ready for rocket racing (CNN.com)
It sounds like NASA meets NASCAR: rocket-propelled aircraft racing through the sky at hundreds of miles an hour, while millions of fans watch in stadiums and on TV.

Nascar fantasy - Gordon trying for Earnhardt marks (The Charlotte Observer)

2005-10-05T16:12:00.000-07:00

Gordon trying for Earnhardt marks (The Charlotte Observer)
Jeff Gordon can't win his fifth Nextel Cup championship this year, but if he wins Sunday's UAW-Ford 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, he could tie the late Dale Earnhardt for most victories on restrictor-plate tracks.

Nascar - Earnhardt Jr., Gordon step up to the plates (Nascar)

2005-10-05T00:43:00.000-07:00

Earnhardt Jr., Gordon step up to the plates (Nascar)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to Talladega looking to avenge a 15th-place showing in the May race, the result of being collected in a six-car crash two laps from the finish.

Earnhardt Still Man to Beat at Talladega (ABC News)
Even Though He's Out of NASCAR's Title Chase, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Still Man to Beat at Talladega

Nascar - Earnhardt still man to beat at Talladega (Boston Globe)

2005-10-04T15:50:00.000-07:00

Earnhardt still man to beat at Talladega (Boston Globe)
NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., watches the action in the Grand National Garage at the Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala., on Friday, Sept. 30, 2005. Earnhardt was making preparations for the UAW-Ford 500 race on Sunday.

NASCAR confiscates fuel cell foam from Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No. 8 (The State)
TALLADEGA, Ala. - NASCAR officials confiscated unapproved fuel cell foam from the No. 8 Chevrolet of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and No. 89 Dodge of Morgan Shepherd during pre-qualifying inspections at Talladega Superspeedway.

Nextel cup - 50 drivers on the Kansas Cup entry list (Fox Sports)

2005-10-03T16:45:00.000-07:00

50 drivers on the Kansas Cup entry list (Fox Sports)
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup SeriesBanquet 400Preliminary Entry List - NumericalKansas Speedway - Kansas City, Kan. Provided by NASCAR Statistical Services - Monday, October 3, 2005 @ 09:33 PM Eastern Car # Driver Hometown Team Owner 0 Mike Bliss Milwaukie, OR Net Zero Best Buy Chevrolet Gene Haas 00 Carl Long Roxboro, NC Royal Admin Services Dodge Raynard McGlynn 01 Joe Nemechek Lakeland, FL U.S. Army

Yeley delivers fastest lap in Nextel Cup final practice (The State)
Saturday's final practice for the NASCAR Nextel Cup UAW-Ford 500 at the 2.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala.: 1. (11) J.J. Yeley, FedEx Ground Chevrolet, 49.382, 193.917 2. (7) Robby Gordon, Menard's Chevrolet, 49.431, 193.725 3. (31) Jeff Burton, Cingular Wireless Chevrolet, 49.498, 193.462 4. (07) Dave Blaney, Jack Daniel's Chevrolet, 49.517, 193.388 5. (2) Rusty Wallace, Miller

Nextel cup - Jensen notes: Car of Tomorrow to be tested on Monday at Talladega (Fox Sports)

2005-10-02T15:33:00.000-07:00

Jensen notes: Car of Tomorrow to be tested on Monday at Talladega (Fox Sports)
Dale Jarrett takes a victory lap after an exciting finish at Talladega. The multiple crashes that plagued Sunday s UAW-Ford 500 at Talladega Superspeedway shuffled the Nextel Cup points race dramatically.

Jarrett wins Talladega; Newman leads Chase (Sports Illustrated)
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -- Dale Jarrett ended a 98-race drought by winning at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, while Ryan Newman moved to the top of the Nextel Cup standings and Jimmie Johnson's reputation and championship hopes were damaged.

Nascar - NASCAR reacts quickly to Hendrick shocks (Sports Illustrated)

2005-10-02T05:12:00.000-07:00

NASCAR reacts quickly to Hendrick shocks (Sports Illustrated)
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -- NASCAR officials are changing the rules for rear shock absorbers after the cars of Hendrick Motorsports teammates Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch were initially too high after the race last week at Dover.

Talladega Is Wild Card in NASCAR Chase (ABC News)
Talladega Is Wild Card Among NASCAR's 10-Race Chase for the Championship; Martin Only One With Win

Nascar fantasy - Together Again (Sports Illustrated)

2005-10-01T14:04:00.000-07:00

Together Again (Sports Illustrated)
It seemed to make a lot of sense back on that sunny afternoon at Daytona last February, the Big Swap at DEI. The start of the NASCAR was three days away, and Richie Gilmore, the director of motor sports at Dale Earnhardt Inc., was leaning against a stack of tires in the Daytona garage. For about 20 minutes, Gilmore and I talked about his decision to switch the cars, crews and -- most

RATING THE FIELD (The State)
1. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Why not? He is having a bad season, but he has been dominant at Talladega with five wins and two seconds in the past eight races. He was 15th there earlier this year.

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2005-10-01T08:14:00.000-07:00

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2005-10-01T04:10:00.000-07:00

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2005-10-01T00:05:00.000-07:00

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2005-09-30T20:04:00.000-07:00

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2005-09-30T16:16:00.000-07:00

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Nascar fantasy - Earnhardt Foundation auction update (Motorsport.com)

2005-09-30T15:56:00.000-07:00

Earnhardt Foundation auction update (Motorsport.com)
MOORESVILLE, NC (September 29, 2005) -- With the deadline fast approaching, the online auction activity for three laps in a race car with Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has started to increase.

Driver uses Busch North as showcase (Republican American)
While you won't be able to see Dale Earnhardt Jr. race in Connecticut this weekend, you may be able to witness his influence or feel his presence at Lime Rock Park.

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2005-09-30T12:24:00.000-07:00

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2005-09-30T08:24:00.000-07:00

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2005-09-30T04:36:00.000-07:00

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2005-09-30T00:41:00.000-07:00

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2005-09-29T20:44:00.000-07:00

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Nascar fantasy - AP Writer Takes Ride in Two-Seat IRL Car (AP via Yahoo! News)

2005-09-28T16:01:00.000-07:00

AP Writer Takes Ride in Two-Seat IRL Car (AP via Yahoo! News)
Cale Yarborough once said the reason there are race car drivers is because there's a class of people who are too lazy to work and too nervous to steal.

Nascar - Aikman and Staubach make first hire (USA Today)

2005-09-28T00:35:00.000-07:00

Aikman and Staubach make first hire (USA Today)
Hall of Fame Racing made its first hire Tuesday when it tabbed Philippe Lopez to build the NASCAR team owned by former Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman. Lopez was hired as a crew chief and will be in charge of getting the Nextel Cup team ready to debut next season.

Newman Eyes Nextel Cup After Busch Win (MSNBC)
DOVER, Del. - Now, Ryan Newman will return to his real job, trying to win the NASCAR Nextel Cup. He has the pole Sunday at Dover International Speedway, where he tied a record Saturday by winning his fourth consecutive Busch series start.

Nascar fantasy - NASCAR fans drop a grand each on races (Daytona Beach News-Journal)

2005-09-27T14:47:00.000-07:00

NASCAR fans drop a grand each on races (Daytona Beach News-Journal)
DAYTONA BEACH -- The average NASCAR fan spends about $1,000 to attend a weekend of races, according to a consultant hired by International Speedway Corp.

Nextel cup - Dover II: Dale Earnhardt Jr preview (Motorsport.com)

2005-09-26T15:07:00.000-07:00

Dover II: Dale Earnhardt Jr preview (Motorsport.com)
What was it like having Tony Eury Jr. (joined the Bud team as crew chief last week) back on the pit box again? "It was a lot of fun. I think everybody saw it coming, and I'm glad he's back. Last weekend was a good start for us. I was real proud of my team.

Nascar fantasy - Notebook: Helton lays down the law (Sports Illustrated)

2005-09-26T00:18:00.000-07:00

Notebook: Helton lays down the law (Sports Illustrated)
DOVER, Del. (AP) -- NASCAR president Mike Helton, dissatisfied with recent driver conduct, said offenders could be seriously punished for violations in Sunday's race at Dover International Speedway.

Helton Lays Down the Law on NASCAR Drivers (AP via Yahoo! News)
NASCAR president Mike Helton, dissatisfied with recent driver conduct, said offenders could be seriously punished for violations in Sunday's race at Dover International Speedway.

Nascar - NASCAR Racer's Car, Trailer Stolen (Cleveland - NewsNet5 via Yahoo! News)

2005-09-25T14:26:00.000-07:00

NASCAR Racer's Car, Trailer Stolen (Cleveland - NewsNet5 via Yahoo! News)
A top NASCAR racer had one of his cars stolen during a trip through central Ohio. Someone stole Mark Martin's No. 6 car and it hasn't been seen since, WCMH-TV in Columbus reported.

Nextel cup - Dover dominator: Newman making push for Cup (The Clarion-Ledger)

2005-09-25T02:13:00.000-07:00

Dover dominator: Newman making push for Cup (The Clarion-Ledger)
DOVER, Del. Now, Ryan Newman will return to his real job: Trying to win the NASCAR Nextel Cup. He has the pole today at Dover International Speedway, where he tied a record Saturday by winning his fourth consecutive Busch series start.

Newman Eyes Nextel Cup After Busch Win (MSNBC)
DOVER, Del. - Now, Ryan Newman will return to his real job, trying to win the NASCAR Nextel Cup. He has the pole Sunday at Dover International Speedway, where he tied a record Saturday by winning his fourth consecutive Busch series start.

Nextel cup - www.delawareonline.com The News Journal Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are left behind (Delaware Online)

2005-09-24T14:33:00.000-07:00

www.delawareonline.com The News Journal Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are left behind (Delaware Online)
Two of NASCAR's most popular drivers -- Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. -- missed the Chase for the Cup this year. Both are now focused on ending disappointing seasons on positive notes.

Crew chief changes for Earnhardt, Gordon (USA Today)
While Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s first race with crew chief Tony Eury Jr. back on his team went smoothly, Jeff Gordon had mixed results in his first race with crew boss Steve Letarte. Earnhardt finished fifth at New Hampshire and Gordon had a fast car early but faded to 14th.

Nascar fantasy - NASCAR.com - Earnhardt Foundation, Wrangler team for relief - Sep 23, 2005 (Nascar)

2005-09-23T23:14:00.000-07:00

NASCAR.com - Earnhardt Foundation, Wrangler team for relief - Sep 23, 2005 (Nascar)
Martin Truex Jr. drove this Wrangler paint scheme to a fourth-place finish at Darlington last season to clinch the 2004 Busch Series championship.

Dover II: Dale Earnhardt Jr preview (Motorsport.com)
What was it like having Tony Eury Jr. (joined the Bud team as crew chief last week) back on the pit box again? "It was a lot of fun. I think everybody saw it coming, and I'm glad he's back. Last weekend was a good start for us. I was real proud of my team.

Nextel cup - NASCAR drivers to face more severe penalties (USA Today)

2005-09-22T22:44:00.000-07:00

NASCAR drivers to face more severe penalties (USA Today)
If NASCAR has its way, the road rage that has erupted in recent Nextel Cup races is over. NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter said Thursday that prior to Sunday's race, drivers will be told that such behavior will no longer be tolerated and that they will risk being suspended if there is more on-track retaliation.

VCU students study the business of NASCAR (Richmond.com)
Who will win your vote for Lieutenant Governor? NASCAR has the highest fan loyalty of any sport. Polly RobertsRichmond.com Friday, September 02, 2005 To get an understanding of the importance of business in NASCAR, all you have to do is watch a driver in victory lane.

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2005-09-22T21:58:00.000-07:00

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2005-09-22T20:14:00.000-07:00

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2005-09-22T01:26:00.000-07:00

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Nascar fantasy - Gordon leads Rubert in Superior Court clerk primary (Peninsula Daily News)

2005-09-22T00:27:00.000-07:00

Gordon leads Rubert in Superior Court clerk primary (Peninsula Daily News)
PORT TOWNSEND -- Appointed Jefferson County Superior Court Clerk Ruth Gordon held an almost 7 percent lead over her challenger Tammi Rubert in the county's Democratic primary election Tuesday.

Gordon deflects blame from Loomis (San Jose Mercury News)
Jeff Gordon said Friday that Robbie Loomis is not the reason the No. 24 Chevrolet did not make this year's Chase for the Nextel Cup.

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2005-09-21T21:25:00.000-07:00

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2005-09-21T17:30:00.000-07:00

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2005-09-21T17:06:00.000-07:00

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Nascar fantasy - Nextel Fan of the Week: New Hampshire (Nascar)

2005-09-21T16:52:00.000-07:00

Nextel Fan of the Week: New Hampshire (Nascar)
How can you motivate young teens to read more? Trevor Oakley of Schenectady, NY thinks he's found the perfect way -- Nextel Cup racing.

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2005-09-21T13:04:00.000-07:00

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2005-09-21T09:06:00.000-07:00

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2005-09-21T05:09:00.000-07:00

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2005-09-21T01:23:00.000-07:00

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Nascar - Solma lives NASCAR dream (Pipestone County Star)

2005-09-20T23:55:00.000-07:00

Solma lives NASCAR dream (Pipestone County Star)
With what his friends call the museum of NASCAR driver Richard Petty in the basement, Randy Solma falls heavily into the classification of a die-hard NASCAR fan.

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2005-09-20T21:30:00.000-07:00

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2005-09-20T17:34:00.000-07:00

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2005-09-20T13:44:00.000-07:00

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Nascar fantasy - Gordon falls short in bid for the 'Chase' (The Indianapolis Star)

2005-09-20T13:10:00.000-07:00

Gordon falls short in bid for the 'Chase' (The Indianapolis Star)
Frustrating season continues for 4-time NASCAR champion. RICHMOND, Va. -- Just before the start of Saturday night's NASCAR Chevy Rock & Roll 400, Jeff Gordon radioed his Hendrick Motorsports crew to wish them well in their last-chance bid to make the 10-race Chase for the Nextel Cup.

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2005-09-20T09:36:00.000-07:00

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2005-09-20T05:36:00.000-07:00

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2005-09-20T01:49:00.000-07:00

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Nascar - Cup season hinges on 1 race for bubble drivers (The Indianapolis Star)

2005-09-20T00:31:00.000-07:00

Cup season hinges on 1 race for bubble drivers (The Indianapolis Star)
NASCAR's pressure is on, and Ray Evernham expects four-time champion Jeff Gordon to deliver. Gordon is 12th in the Nextel Cup standings, 30 points out of the final playoff position as the regular season ends Saturday night at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway.

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2005-09-19T21:50:00.000-07:00

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2005-09-19T20:34:00.000-07:00

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2005-09-19T16:44:00.000-07:00

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Nextel cup - Defending NASCAR Nextel champion crashes early in race (San Diego Union-Tribune)

2005-09-19T15:46:00.000-07:00

Defending NASCAR Nextel champion crashes early in race (San Diego Union-Tribune)
LOUDON, N.H., 11:15 a.m. Sept. 18 (AP): Defending NASCAR Nextel Cup champion Kurt Busch was knocked out of the opening race of the 2005 Chase for the championship on the second lap of Sunday's Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway.

Chase is on in Nextel Cup (Kansas City Star)
LOUDON, N.H. There was a suggestion floating around that the Chase for the Nextel Cup Championship promoted collecting points over going for race victories.

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2005-09-19T12:46:00.000-07:00

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2005-09-19T08:41:00.000-07:00

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2005-09-19T04:34:00.000-07:00

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