Archive for January, 2009
« Previous EntriesRyan Newman Questions NASCAR Drug Testing Methods
Submitted by Ryan Newman News and Information
“I might be opening up a can of worms when I say this, but why would you announce you’re going to have a drug-testing time?” Newman said during the Stewart-Haas Racing portion of the Sprint Media Tour hosted by Lowe’s Motor Speedway. “I mean the whole idea of announcing [...]
Joey Logano Needs A Time-Out.
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zwriter
(6 posts)
Joey Logano At the Showdown
No, I don’t want to send the boy to the corner for rough driving. Being lucky enough to have had an exceptional seat at the sixth edition of the exciting NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown, I am brimming with views as to “Sliced Bread’s” white flag antics [...]
Timing Belt Kits - You Better Buy from a Reliable Source
Recently, a friend of mine bought a timing belt kit from a source online which was selling inferior parts. Buying a timing belt kit from a company that sells inferior products is an instant headache.
From time to time, we get emails from our readers inquiring about where to buy auto parts at wholesale prices. For [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Allmendinger Signs Contract With RPM
Submitted by The Motorsports Soapbox
Richard Petty Motorsports has announced just moments ago that AJ Allmendinger has agreed to a contract to race for the team this season, with the team retaining an option for 2010.
Allmendinger will drive the team’s No. 44 Dodge in the Budweiser Shootout, and the first eight races of the 2009 Sprint [...]
Changing NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series
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Nascar Fanatic
(36 posts)
It must be inevitable that every time a new sponsor takes over a series there will be changes. It is understandable as each new brand wants to make their mark.
Now there is talk about changing the Truck since Camping World has taken over sponsorship from Craftsman. Have no fear [...]
Ryan Newman and Tony Stewart Will Be On QVC Friday Night
Submitted by Ryan Newman News and Information
I am not a QVC watcher but I may take a peak Friday night. It appears that Ryan Newman and Tony Stewart will be on Friday nights For Race Fans Only® from 8 pm EST to 10 pm EST.
What I do not know is if there will be Stewart-HAAS [...]
All Nighter
Submitted by NASCAR Eclectic
With several Cup drivers competing in this years marathon race I am following it closer than I normally would. A.J. Allmendinger was leading late last night when he developed engine trouble… too bad for the kid. He has tons of potential but cannot get a break. Latest news is the Ganassi Team [...]
Detroit NASCAR Examiner Weekly Recap
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detroitexaminer
(3 posts)
It has been a tough week for me, All week I have been sick, sick as hell and when I felt well enough to actually sit at the computer and write I did so, but those moments were few and far between. I did find some time yesterday to listen [...]
First Race Of The Year - All-Star Showdown Rained Out
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Nascar Fanatic
(35 posts)
The Camping World Series Toyota All-Star Showdown was rained out tonight. The first NASCAR race of the year bring the Camping World East and West Series together.
I can not even begin to describe my frustration. And it’s the worst kind of frustration that you can possibly have. The kind [...]
Ryan Newman #39 HAAS Automation Paint Scheme
Submitted by Ryan Newman News and Information
Well today Jayski.com posted pictures of Ryan Newman’s HAAS Automation paint scheme. Obviously by looking at the pictures the go the pictures form Racingone.com.
I don’t think this is a bad paint scheme. It no shock and awe but I think it compliments the Army paint scheme.
I am just happy [...]
HAAS To Sponsor Ryan Newman - Burger King With Tony Stewart
Submitted by Ryan Newman News and Information
Ryan Newman speaks with the media during the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Lowe’s Motor Speedway on January 21, 2009 at Stewart-Haas Racing in Kannapolis, North Carolina. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images)’>
Ryan Newman has picked up another sponsor. While I don’t believe that it is the ideal situation, [...]
New Ryan Newman Chat Room
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UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE.
I apologize! I posted the wrong register link below. I have now fixed it. If you recently registered (today) you may not have registered from this site. You may have registered for Racing News Digest. I used that as an example link to paste into this post.
If [...]
Future
Submitted by NASCAR Eclectic
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NASCAR Media.com
Thursday was NASCAR’s (poor) state of the sport address.
It seems Mr. France took full charge as the reining head honcho and made it clear as Mike Helton sat on the bench.
I don’t envy Brian’s position right now as it just seems to be the repetitive barrage of questions by [...]
Bruton Smith Wants Blackout’s For Races Not Sold Out?
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Nascar Fanatic
(34 posts)
Yeah I find that hard to believe as well but apparently Bruton Smith, chairman of Speedway Motorsports Inc. has come out and said that he would be in favor of race blackouts for races that were not sold out.
Here is how Smith reacted when asked about black outs.
“That’s exactly [...]
We Now Have NASCAR / Racing Chat Rooms
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Nascar Fanatic
(34 posts)
Well I have been wanting to get some chat rooms up and running and I finally did. Just in time. I invite everyone to check them out but please stop by and join us this Friday and Saturday night for the Toyota Showdown. Coverage begins on SPEED at 10 [...]
It is me – z. (NASCAR Race Mom)
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zwriter
(5 posts)
I was asked to write an introduction as to who I am and what my aspirations are. Well my blog NASCAR Race Mom is pretty descriptive; nevertheless, let’s see if I can be just a tad more detailed. I am a slightly older person who has been blessed with a [...]
Welcome to Tailgating Trackside
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TonyResha
(1 posts)
Like most race fans I was subjected to the smell of burning rubber at the age of 5. And they say crack is addictive. This was a weekly ritual and I was hooked from the very first race. The roar of the engines the near misses on the figure eight [...]
Detroit Examiner Weekly Recap
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detroitexaminer
(2 posts)
In what was a crazy week persoanlly for me, between the crappy Detroit weather and taking my son to his first Monster Jam, I still found a little time to write about NASCAR. Over at the examiner I was also given two additonal columns a Sports Busienss column and a [...]
Jason Mitchener - Obstacles Don’t Get In His Way!
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zwriter
(5 posts)
I met a very motivating friend on twitter, Jason Mitchener. Mitchener, a Phoenix, Arizona resident was born with a rare neuromuscular disease that now confines him to an electric wheelchair and requires him to use a ventilator to breathe. Nevertheless, while his body may be confined, but his spirit [...]
POLL: Which Driver with a new team will be best in 2009?
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Nascar Fanatic
(34 posts)
I have actually had this poll up for a little while now. You can find this pole in sidebar or at our polls archives. This poll will probably be up for another week or so before I put up another one so make sure you get your vote in. [...]
The 2008 NASCAR Camping World Series Toyota All-Star Showdown Entry List
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zwriter
(5 posts)
QUALIFYING AND RACE PROCEDURE
Two consecutive qualifying laps. (EIRI) Faster lap determines qualifying position. Adjustments or repairs may not be made on the car after the car has entered the track to begin a qualifying attempt. NASCAR reserves the right to have more than one car engage in qualifying runs at [...]
NASCAR May See Smaller Racing Fields This Year
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
When I went to the Canadian Motorsports Expo on the weekend I had an interesting conversation with a die-hard Dale Jr fan, he was worried about the economic state of NASCAR.
He asked me about my thoughts on the subject which I coincidentally had already shared with a friend of [...]
A cold day in hell….
Submitted by NASCAR Eclectic
Food for thought.
Print this Mr. McGee… oh and by the way.. you violated copyright law sir. All of my photos are protected … ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Incidentally, it was simply an oversight and I donated photos with receiving a very small tip from a couple of the car owners and my photo business [...]
JGR Says Suspended Crewchiefs Will Sit An Extra Week
Submitted by The Motorsports Soapbox
There’s good news and bad news this week for suspended Joe Gibbs Racing crewchiefs Dave Rogers and Jason Ratcliff. The good news is that they could be reinstated by NASCAR in time to begin the 2009 season at Daytona.
The bad news? Even if they are reinstated, JGR will leave them at [...]
EGR Speaks! Team Promises Three Full Time Cars, Fourth For Daytona 500
Submitted by The Motorsports Soapbox
Officials of Earnhardt Ganassi Racing made their first public comment yesterday, two months after the merger of the two teams was first disclosed.
EGR President Steve Lauletta told ESPN.com’s David Newton that the team will run three full-time NASCAR Sprint Cup cars this season, and four at next month’s season opening Daytona [...]
