Archive for June, 2009
« Previous EntriesWhy Should Danica Patrick Just Jump From INDY To NASCAR
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Maybe my thinking is off here. I know, that is rare, but I am wondering why Danica Patrick is expected to either run INDY or NASCAR? Why not do both?
And that really goes for any driver in any different series.
If she has an interest in NASCAR, why not sign another 2 [...]
Tony George Out As Indy President/CEO
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The Board of Directors of Hulman & Company and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced Tuesday that a new management team comprised of veteran IMS executives W. Curtis Brighton and Jeffrey G. Belskus will head the Hulman-George companies
effective July 1. They will replace Tony George, who will no longer serve as President [...]
Mayfield Failed Independent Test
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ESPN.com is reporting today that tests performed by an independent laboratory support the original findings that led to Jeremy Mayfield’s indefinite suspension from NASCAR.
The name of the individual and the specific test results were blacked out in court documents, but a spokesman for NASCAR confirmed to ESPN that the findings were [...]
Truex Leaving EGR, Bass Pro Staying
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Martin Truex, Jr., is expected to announce next week that he will leave Earhhardt-Ganassi Racing to drive for Michael Waltrip Racing next season. Even if Truex bolts, however, EGR President Steve Lauletta said this week that he expects his major sponsor — Bass Pro Shops — to remain with the team.
Lauletta [...]
Ryan Newman New Hampshire Post Race Report
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Rain Falls Too Late for Newman at New Hampshire
Haas Automation/U.S. Army Driver Runs Out of Fuel, Finishes 29th
Ryan Newman and the No. 39 Haas Automation/U.S. Army team had the right strategy to win Sunday’s Lenox Industrial Tools 301 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in [...]
Should Jeremy Mayfield Throw In The Hat?
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I am not really going to discuss if Jeremy Mayfield is guilty or not. Everyone has their opinions on that just as I do. I think the process may be a little screwy and if Jeremy wants to fight then he should.
Plus right now we have a whole lot of “they [...]
Huh, Joey Logano Get A Sprint Cup Win At New Hampshire
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No, I did not state that wrong. Joey Logano got his first NASCAR Sprint Cup win today at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Logano was able to beat out Ryan Newman in fuel mileage while waiting for the rain to start falling. Just laps before the rain and caution Newman was leading and [...]
Ron Hornaday And Kyle Busch At It Again
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Ron Hornaday and Kyle Busch both win today…again.
Ron Hornaday won today at Memphis Motorsports Park in the Camping World Truck Series. This will be Hornaday’s 3rd win the Truck Series this year with back to back wins after winning last week at the Milwaukee Mile. He had similar performances at both [...]
Ryan Newman Gamble On Fuel And Rain Does Not Pay Off
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Ryan Newman had rough race today. Finishing 29th and 2 laps down at New Hampshire Motor Speedway today. The good news is that Newman only dropped 1 position in the points position to 7th. 19 points ahead of Kyle Busch and only 5 points behind Denny Hamlin.
Joey Logano was [...]
Ryan Newman Finishes 2nd In Midget Race, Does Not Finish In Whelen Modified
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Ryan Newman finished 2nd in his first Winged-Midget race on Friday night in the Northeast Midget Association (NEMA) race at Lee Speedway in Lee, N.H.
Newman was racing in the #39 (how fitting) Helping Hands of America/Hot Pepper Promotions car.
Newman led 25 laps of the race but at the end [...]
Ryan Newman Finishes 2nd In NEMA Midgets Race Tonight. Whelen Modifieds Tomorrow Night!
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All I know for right now is that Ryan Newman finished 2nd in tonight’s race at Lee USA Speedway. That is all I know or at least all I think I know.
Tomorrow night (Saturday night) Ryan Newman will be making an appearance in the Whelen Modified race at New [...]
Rain Washes Out New Hampshire Qualifying – Ryan Newman Starting 6th
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Due to rain once again Ryan Newman was not able to try and add on to his total pole positions at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
The good news is that based on owner points Newman will be able start 6th Sunday afternoon.
The weather forecast for the rest of the weekend [...]
Ryan Newman Loudon, New Hampshire Preview
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Ryan Newman At New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Stats Provided By Racing News Digest
Starts
Poles
Wins
Top 5
Top 10
Led
AVG ST
AVG FN
DNF
14
4
2
5
9
520
7.71
13.14
2
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (June 24, 2009) — For avid outdoorsman Ryan Newman, fresh air, a lake and a fishing rod is all he needs to relax and reenergize. That’s why Newman counts the natural surroundings [...]
16 Races in, What’s Your Biggest Suprise(s) Of The Year?
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Six races under out belts so far this year. I got to looking at who has won races, who hasn’t, who is performing well and who is not. There are a couple of things that really stick out for me that are probably no-brainer’s.
Stewart-Haas Racing
I think my biggest overall surprise of [...]
Commentary: Conflicting Reports Provide Valuable Insight
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The ongoing discussion regarding Richard Petty Motorsports and its manufacturer affiliations has produced no shorage of headlines in the last 72 hours. Reports have been made, confirmed, denied and contradicted, leaving fans with little choice but to decided who they want to believe, and forget the rest.
If nothing else, the story [...]
Petty On Dodge/Toyota Combo: “Nobody Knows What’s Going To Happen.”
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Richard Petty left little doubt yesterday that discussions have taken place about converting at least part of the Richard Petty Motorsports stable to Toyota power.
In an exclusive Sirius Speedway interview, the seven-time Sprint Cup Series champion was asked about reports that his team will field Toyotas for driver Kasey Kahne as [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Dodge Back On Top Of RPM Derby
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It’s a full-time job keeping up with the behind-the-scenes maneuvering at Richard Petty Motorsports these days.
As we first reported yesterday, sources inside the walls at RPM say plans have been made to field Toyota Camrys for Kasey Kahne beginning in mid-August, as soon as team officials finalize a financial settlement package [...]
Kahne To Toyota In August; RPM Will Field Two Makes Of Cars
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Sirius Speedway has learned that Richard Petty Motorsports will begin fielding Toyotas for driver Kasey Kahne in mid-August, with at least part of the team remaining in Dodge livery for the time being.
Published reports this week claimed the team will begin fielding Toyotas for Kahne at Chicagoland Speedway on July 11, [...]
Ryan Newman Finishes 17th At Infineon
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We got back very late Saturday night from our vacation. We spent most of Sunday unpacking and getting things around the house down (including mowing down the forest of a yard we had at that point). So, my attention was not fully on race Sunday.
You will find below the [...]
Kasey Kahne Wins At Infineon
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We returned from our vacation Saturday night, or maybe it was early Sunday morning. We had a great time in Virginia with my wife and I taking 3 days by ourselves to go to Virginia Beach with out the kids. They stayed with my parents. Overall a fantastic vacation.
So Sunday was [...]
Sears Point: Ryan Newman preview
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Ryan Newman At Infineon Raceway
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Starts
Poles
Wins
Top 5
Top 10
Led
AVG ST
AVG FN
DNF
7
0
0
2
5
11
12.14
9.43
0
RYAN NEWMAN
‘And Son, Don’t Forget To Kiss Your Racecar Good Night’
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (June 16, 2009) — Ryan Newman can’t remember a day when his father hasn’t been in his ear advising him on his next move [...]
NASCAR: Mayfield’s Expert Lied
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NASCAR filed a motion in federal court yesterday, claiming that an expert witness cited by Jeremy Mayfield falsified his credentials.
Mayfield’s attorneys used the statements of Dr. Harvey MacFenerstein to argue that their client should be immediately reinstated for competition, but NASCAR alleged yesterday that MacFenerstein misrepresented his medical degrees, certifications and [...]
Ryan Newman Finishes 23rd At Michigan
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I FORGOT TO MENTION THAT I AM ON VACATION STARTING HALF WAY THROUGH LAST WEEK AND ENDING THIS COMING WEEKEND. SO INFORMATION FROM THIS SITE WILL BE SLOW FOR A LITTLE WHILE. POSTING THIS REAL QUICK FROM A HOTEL ROOM IN VIRGINIA BEACH!
I did see some of the race [...]
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By Popular Demand: The Secret Recipe For The Godfather’s APPLE PIE MOONSHINE!
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1 gallon apple juice
1/2 gallon apple cider
1 1/3 cup sugar
6 cinnamon sticks
Combine, bring to a boil, allow to cool
Add 1/2 liter of Everclear or other clear corn whiskey. (More to suit your taste)
Strain through cheesecloth or paper towels into mason jars or other container.
Enjoy in moderation!!!
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