Archive for January, 2007
NHL wants TMS’ Eddie Gossage to run hockey? Gossage says no
0 Comments Quote selected text Published January 31st, 2007 in NASCAR NewsNHL wants TMS’ Eddie Gossage to run hockey? Gossage says no
Is hockey on the horizon for Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage?
Gossage says no. But the man generally regarded as one of the top promoters in racing has been approached by people involved with the NHL about joining the league and eventually replacing commissioner Gary [...]
‘Car of Tomorrow’ testing open to public at Bristol
0 Comments Quote selected text Published January 31st, 2007 in NASCAR News‘Car of Tomorrow’ testing open to public at Bristol
With NASCAR debuting the Car of Tomorrow during the Food City 500 weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway March 23-25, Nextel Cup teams will be visiting the famed half-mile oval in advance to put the new car through its paces. The Feb. 28-March 1 COT test session, which [...]
RCR announces 2007 Driver Development Program
0 Comments Quote selected text Published January 31st, 2007 in NASCAR NewsRCR announces 2007 Driver Development Program
Richard Childress Racing (RCR) will run its 2007 Driver Development Program through the Golden Gate Racing Team (GGRT) with drivers Tim McCreadie and Ryan Foster competing in the NASCAR Grand National Division, West Series.
GGRT, headed by Jim Offenbach, competed in the NASCAR Grand National Division West Series from 1997 to [...]
Roush #6 hauler involved in highway accident
4 Comments Quote selected text Published January 31st, 2007 in NASCAR NewsRoush #6 hauler involved in highway accidentA NASCAR hauler carrying the number 6 Roush Racing AAA Ford Fusion was involved in a multi-vehicle wreck 85 miles east of El Paso mid-morning Wednesday, according to Border Patrol officials.
The accident occurred just after 9am (MST) at mile marker 102 on Interstate 10, near the Border Patrol check [...]
Past Champions Limited To 6 Provisional Berths
0 Comments Quote selected text Published January 31st, 2007 in NASCAR NewsPast Champions Limited To 6 Provisional BerthsNASCAR announced today an update to the past champion’s provisional rule in the Nextel Cup Series for 2007. Beginning this season, a past champion’s provisional may be used by an eligible driver a maximum of six times over the course of the season. In addition, a team with a [...]
Interview with Kurt Busch
0 Comments Quote selected text Published January 31st, 2007 in NASCAR NewsInterview with Kurt BuschCOMMENT ON LVMS “It was a true honor Las Vegas Motor Speedway gave me to be able to drive the first few laps and to get a taste of the action of what is the future of Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Obviously with all the construction going on and all the newness [...]
Mark Martin ‘living a dream’ with Ginn Racing
0 Comments Quote selected text Published January 31st, 2007 in NASCAR NewsMark Martin ‘living a dream’ with Ginn Racing“I’m the happiest I’ve ever been in my life,” Mark Martin told a group of reporters at the annual Lowe’s Motor Speedway Media Tour. Grinning ear-to-ear the veteran driver went on to elaborate.
“I just can’t believe that I’ve been presented with this opportunity to do something that I [...]
Las Vegas Tuesday test notes: Montoya and Gilliland
0 Comments Quote selected text Published January 31st, 2007 in NASCAR NewsLas Vegas Tuesday test notes: Montoya and GillilandBuoyed by a good night’s sleep and a sense of accomplishment, Juan Pablo Montoya (No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge) embarked on a second day of preseason testing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Tuesday, continuing his NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series education.And, his pursuit of excellence.
Forty-eight hours and three time zones [...]
Performance Racing Network dominates NMPA Awards
0 Comments Quote selected text Published January 31st, 2007 in NASCAR NewsPerformance Racing Network dominates NMPA AwardsMembers of the Performance Racing Network broadcast team received seven awards and co-anchor Mark Garrow was named Broadcaster of the Year during the National Motorsports Press Association’s recent awards dinner at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Concord Convention Center.
PRN staff members took home seven of the possible 12 awards in [...]
Skinner could run more races in Davis’ Cup car
0 Comments Quote selected text Published January 31st, 2007 in NASCAR NewsSkinner could run more races in Davis’ Cup carMike Skinner is testing Bill Davis Racing’s #23 Toyota this week at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but Skinner said Monday he likely won’t drive the car in the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 at the track on March 11. Skinner will drive the #23 in the Daytona 500 as a [...]
Roush-Red Sox partnership not a done deal yet
0 Comments Quote selected text Published January 31st, 2007 in NASCAR NewsRoush-Red Sox partnership not a done deal yetWhile addressing the media last week in Charlotte, NASCAR team owner Jack Roush spoke as if the pending sale of a portion of his racing organization to Boston Red Sox owner John Henry, and Henry’s Fenway Sports Group, was effectively complete. It isn’t. In fact, it could be [...]
Las Vegas Tuesday afternoon test times
0 Comments Quote selected text Published January 30th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsLas Vegas Tuesday afternoon test timesPos, Car#, Driver, Make, time (seconds), speed (mph)
1 19B Elliott Sadler Dodge 28.606 188.772
2 10B Scott Riggs Dodge 28.828 187.318
3 38A David Gilliland Ford 28.850 187.175
4 40A David Stremme Dodge 28.854 187.149
5 70H Johnny Sauter Chevy 28.867 187.065