Archive for July 12th, 2007
Retraction on Kyle Busch boating story
8 Comments Quote selected text Published July 12th, 2007 in NASCAR News“We (WCNC.com) have a retraction on a story we first reported Wednesday. Wildlife officers cited a boater on Lake Norman on the Fourth of July for boating while impaired and speeding. Ryan Young is facing those charges.
Coca-Cola 600 likely to keep name
3 Comments Quote selected text Published July 12th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsThe Coca-Cola 600 likely will keep its name and won’t have to share the specific Coke brand with another NASCAR race despite a major sponsorship deal announced Monday.
Bill Elliott tells his side of appearance cancellation
6 Comments Quote selected text Published July 12th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsBill Elliott wishes to respond to the allegations that he rescinded an agreement to appear in the IWK 250 Pro All Stars Series at Riverside International Speedway, scheduled for Saturday, July 21 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
“I steadfastly deny that there was ever a final contract, spoken or written, in which I agreed to both attend [...]
Chicagoland paint schemes for Gordon, Montoya, Sorenson, Stremme
3 Comments Quote selected text Published July 12th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsJeff Gordon will run a special #24 DuPont Nicorette Chevy paint scheme at this weekend’s USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway . The special paint scheme coincides with one of the most unique sponsorships in motorsports history with Nicorette helping race fans and crew members quit smoking through its QUIT Crew program.
Kenseth on Championship form: ‘Right now, we aren’t at that level’
2 Comments Quote selected text Published July 12th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsCONCORD, N.C. - Asked to grade to his No. 17 DEWALT Ford Fusion team’s performance in the first half of the 2007 season, Matt Kenseth said, “B to B minus.”
“It’s been OK, but I gauge our season on winning championships,” said Kenseth. “Right now, we aren’t at that level. Sure, we’ve performed well and we’ve [...]
Despite his part-time schedule, Martin still in contention
16 Comments Quote selected text Published July 12th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsDespite having missed five races in 2007, Martin is still 18th in the Nextel Cup driver point standings, ahead of 13 drivers who have competed in all 18 events. In addition Martin trails 16th place Greg Biffle by only 65 points.
In addition to his cup duties at Chicagoland, Martin will take place in the Grand [...]
