Archive for December 23rd, 2006
Ricky Carmichael ready to switch to cars
0 Comments Quote selected text Published December 23rd, 2006 in NASCAR NewsFor Ricky Carmichael, it’s just like starting over. And, arguably, the greatest motocross racer of all time couldn’t be happier.
Instead of preparing to compete on two wheels full-time next season, Carmichael is turning laps on paved ovals in Florida, learning what it’s like to drive something with fenders and four wheels.
Goodyear, striking workers reach tentative deal
0 Comments Quote selected text Published December 23rd, 2006 in NASCAR NewsGoodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and the union representing about 12,600 union workers in the United States said they reached a tentative deal Friday on a new contract that would bring an end to an 11-week strike over health care benefits and Goodyear’s plan to close a tire factory in Texas.
Kenny Wallace named Most Popular Busch Driver
3 Comments Quote selected text Published December 23rd, 2006 in NASCAR NewsThe votes are in and Kenny Wallace has been named the 2006 Busch Series Most Popular Driver. Wallace is the only three-time winner of the award. He also won in 1991 and ’94.
