Archive for December, 2006
Elliott and RJ Racing to attempt Daytona
0 Comments Quote selected text Published December 31st, 2006 in NASCAR NewsIt looks like the #37 R.J. Racing team and driver Bill Elliott will attempt the races at Daytona in February 2007, the Budweiser Shootout, Duel 150’s and Daytona 500.
Lepage looking for options in 2007
0 Comments Quote selected text Published December 31st, 2006 in NASCAR NewsAfter a week in the Islands and a week in Vermont spending time with family and friends and presenting checks to the Vermont Cancer Society and the Vermont National Guard Readiness Program from the 4th annual Kevin Lepage Charity Golf Tournament, NASCAR driver Kevin Lepage is waiting to see what the 2007 season will bring […]
NASCAR news notes-December 31, 2006
0 Comments Quote selected text Published December 31st, 2006 in NASCAR News• Bruce Jeffrey Hayes, a 44-year-old fabricator for Penske Racing who also owned S&S Performance Fabrication, died Wednesday. Hayes had also worked for several other NASCAR teams. Survivors include his wife, Amy Stewart Hayes, and daughter, Victoria.
Toyota named co-sponsor for NASCAR Infineon race
1 Comment Quote selected text Published December 30th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsToyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A. and the Northern California Toyota Dealers have reached a multi-year agreement with Infineon Raceway to serve as co-title of the annual NASCAR event in the Sonoma Valley, beginning in 2007.
Michigan International Speedway’s 2006 Top 10 moments
0 Comments Quote selected text Published December 30th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsAs 2006 comes to a close, Michigan International Speedway has compiled a “Top 10 Moments of 2006″ list. Many race moments and community achievements are listed in what was truly an exciting year of racing for the 2-mile oval.
Joliet boy’s privacy invaded when pictured in NASCAR brochure, suit claims
9 Comments Quote selected text Published December 30th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsA Joliet, IL man says his minor son had his privacy invaded when the Chicagoland Speedway used pictures of him to advertise its events in a brochure. In a lawsuit filed in federal court against Raceway Associates and Chicagoland Speedway, David Fremouw claims his son’s photo was used approximatly 17 times in an advertising brochure […]
Reiser growing weary of relentless Nextel Cup schedule
1 Comment Quote selected text Published December 29th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsIt’s work, mostly, that consumes Robbie Reiser - race cars and employees and travel and such - and he makes time for a wife and three sons but never enough.
NASCAR driver Burney Lamar weds model Niki Taylor
2 Comments Quote selected text Published December 29th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsSupermodel Niki Taylor and NASCAR driver Burney Lamar have tied the knot, Taylor’s spokeswoman confirmed Friday. The couple were married Wednesday before 60 guests at the Grande Colonial Hotel in the La Jolla area of San Diego, publicist Lesley Burbridge-Bates told The Associated Press.
Sirius NASCAR Radio debuts January 1st
0 Comments Quote selected text Published December 29th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsSIRIUS NASCAR Radio, channel 128, the new 24/7 year-round radio channel dedicated to NASCAR, will launch January 1, featuring specialized programming that will be heard exclusively on SIRIUS. SIRIUS NASCAR Radio will provide the most comprehensive, in-depth radio coverage of NASCAR, with live coverage of NASCAR races and a lineup of exclusive talk shows hosted […]
NASCAR driver Shelmerdine is rebuked for Bush sticker
3 Comments Quote selected text Published December 29th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsIt’s no secret that NASCAR drivers skew Republican, which is fine with the Federal Election Commission, just so long as they don’t display their preferences where anyone can see them.
Jeff Gordon Racing School receives first ‘Car of Tomorrow’
0 Comments Quote selected text Published December 28th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsA new Chevrolet Impala SS Car Of Tomorrow, built in-house over the past 30 days and authentic to current NASCAR specifications, will join the fleet of Jeff Gordon Racing School cars. The car of tomorrow features JGRS’s new graphic design palate which was designed by NASCAR Artist Sam Bass. A #24 DuPont Impala SS COT-design […]
Charlotte Bobcats block Felix Sabates from donating stock share in team to charity
0 Comments Quote selected text Published December 28th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsFelix Sabates, a minority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats wants to donate his share of the basketball team to a charity, but is being blocked by team managing partner Bob Johnson, The Charlotte Observer reported Sunday.
ESPN2 Garage Programs set for Jan. 6th debut
0 Comments Quote selected text Published December 28th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsMotorsports and automotive enthusiasts will be able to continue their celebration of the New Year during the first weekend of January with three new television programs that will premiere on ESPN2. All part of the new ESPN2 Garage block of programming, Truck Stop, Chopper Nation and Autotrader.com DRIVE in HD will debut on ESPN2, while […]
Dale Earnhardt, Jr to appear on Regis & Kelly show Friday
0 Comments Quote selected text Published December 28th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsNASCAR Nextel Cup driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr will be appearing on the Regis & Kelly talk show tomorrow (Friday) which is on ABC.
Check your local listings for airing times.

