Archive for January 2nd, 2007
Why NASCAR got shoved out of Staten Island
0 Comments Quote selected text Published January 2nd, 2007 in NASCAR NewsThis was supposed to be the year the fastest-growing sport in the country would secure its spot in the premier city in the country.
In the end, it was a year of paramount loss.
Villeneuve struggles to enter NASCAR
0 Comments Quote selected text Published January 2nd, 2007 in NASCAR NewsFormer Formula One driver Jacques Villeneuve’s road to the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) continues to hit speed bumps.
After weeks of searching for a sponsor to come up with the roughly $18-million (U.S.) he needs to secure a ride in the NASCAR Busch Series, the 1997 F1 world champion has apparently set [...]
Stewart and Gordon to skip Daytona test
1 Comment Quote selected text Published January 2nd, 2007 in NASCAR NewsDrivers Tony Stewart and Robby Gordon don’t plan to attend the preseason NASCAR Nextel Cup testing session scheduled to begin Monday at Daytona International Speedway.
Stewart teaches driving tips for charity
0 Comments Quote selected text Published January 2nd, 2007 in NASCAR NewsYear after year, vehicles slip and slide out of control as winter conditions wreak havoc, often rendering even the most experienced drivers helpless — but some of the rules drivers have been taught for years have changed.
Tony Stewart wins at Ft. Wayne Sprint Car race
1 Comment Quote selected text Published January 2nd, 2007 in NASCAR NewsUSAC “Triple Crown” winner Tony Stewart did what many of the sellout crowd wanted – win Saturday night at the Ft. Wayne Memorial Coliseum. And just like he did in Friday’s campaign, he battled from midpack to take the point early.
Ward Burton signs to drive Busch Series in 2007 along with Cup
1 Comment Quote selected text Published January 2nd, 2007 in NASCAR NewsBrewco Motorsports Inc. today announced that 2002 Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton will drive the No. 27 Kleenex® Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Busch Series in 2007. Burton will drive 20 races for Brewco and Kleenex® Racing, beginning with the Daytona 300 on February 17, 2007 at Daytona International Speedway.
Southern Cal’s Irwindale Speedway announces 2007 schedule
1 Comment Quote selected text Published January 2nd, 2007 in NASCAR NewsIrwindale Speedway’s 2007 oval track schedule will commence on March 10, featuring 37 events with 19 different racing series competing in 136 races or competitions. The diverse schedule which is tentative pending final confirmation on a few details, features sanctioned events by NASCAR, D1 Grand Prix, Formula Drift and USAC.
