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March, 2009:
Kyle Busch wins the Shelby 427 in Las Vegas after starting in the rear. Congratulations Kyle from
Racinbababes.com!!
Matt Kenseth has first DNF of season in Las Vegas due to blown engine.
Greg Biffle wins Nationwide Series in Las Vegas.
Busch brothers win 1 and 2 pole positions for Shelby 427 in Las Vegas Sunday, but
Kyle Busch blew an engine and will have to start at rear of field Sunday.
Kevin Harvick and wife celebrated their 8th wedding anniversary in Las Vegas on Saturday 2-28-09.
Jeff Gordon is only 11 laps short of 20,000 laps run in his career in Nascar Cup Series.
Jeff Burton expected to make 450th Cup start this weekend in Vegas.
February, 2009:
Matt Kenseth wins second race of the season at the Auto Club 500 in California. Congrats again Matt from Racinbabes.com!!!
Kyle Busch becomes first driver to win two races in Nascar national touring series on the same day with wins of the truck race and the Nationwide Series. He will try to make history by winning all three in the Auto Club 500 and will have driven almost 1000 miles in races this weekend.
Michael Waltrip's racing team of 44 members and 4 crew had to make an emergency plane landing in Las Vegas Thursday after one of the plane's engines lost oil pressure and was shut down. No drivers were on the plane. Safety trucks and fire trucks were waiting at the Las Vegas Airport. The plane left Statesville, NC, refueled in Kansas and was at about 35,000 feet when the problem developed. Team members said that the pilots made a flawless landing. Thankfully, everyone was okay. Team members took the remaining 4 hour trip to California on a bus. Wonder if they were able to play any slots while waiting for the bus?
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. comes clean about the Daytona 500 pileup. During interviews in California, Dale, Jr. said, "I definitely could have used better judgement coming back on the racetrack. There was rain coming. I was a lap down. I had to get my lap back if I was going to try to win the race...I hate that they wrecked all the cars, and I hate that me and Brian had to get on bad terms with each other. Those things I regret...I've made mistakes before and it probably won't be the last one I make."
Todd Bodine, Tony Raines, David Starr, Sterlin Marlin, and Mike Garvey fail to qualify for the Auto Club 500 in California on Sunday, 2-22-09.
Jimmie Johnson qualifies second behind Vickers with a .059 second difference. Johnson said, "The only other thing I can think of is Vickers and I went to In-N-Out burger last night and I had the double-double and he had the single. So for 5/100 of a second I guess the extra patty killed me."
Brian Vickers wins and loses the pole all on the same day for the Auto Club 500 when his team has to replace the engine in his car a few hours after qualifying, causing him to start at the rear of the field on Sunday. Jamie McMurray, who originally qualified third will now move up to the front to start the race.
Auto Club Speedway, California officials admit ticket sales are down about 20% with about 10,000 tickets remaining and many vacant RV spots only a few days before the race.
Starting with the California race, there will be a new Qualifying Rule for Sprint Cup. Starting positions for 1-35 are for highest ranked owner points with cars qualifying by speed. Positons 36-42 will be for teams outside of the top 35 and they will be allowed to try to qualify together at the end of the main qualifying session based on speed.
Jeff Burton to be on set of General Hospital soap opera during California race week and will appear as himself in mid March airing.
Kentucky Speedway plans $75 million dollar overhaul to try to get Sprint Cup Race next season.
Matt Kenseth arrives in New York to celebrate victory on David Letterman and Live with Regis and Kelly, then on to California.
Final beam raised Tuesday, February 17, at Nascar Hall of Fame in Charlotte, NC and Hall of Fame is scheduled to open in 2010.
T.V. ratings down for rain-shortened Daytona 500 cup race.
Richard Petty Motorsports has strong finish at Great American Race Daytona 500 wih AJ Allmendinger 3rd, Elliott Sadler 5th, and Reed Sorenson 9th.
Points Leaders after the Daytona 500: 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Kevin Harvick, 3rd AJ Allmendinger
Matt Kenseth wins the 2009 Daytona 500 after rain shortened the race at lap 152 out of 200 laps. After having to use his backup car and starting at the back of the field on Sunday, Matt moved up through the field and took the lead with the help of a push from Kevin Harvick. While celebrating his victory through smiles and tears, Matt said, "Winning the Daytona 500 is definitely a dream moment. It's just an unbelievable feeling." Congratulations, Matt, on your Daytona 500 win from Racinbabes.com!!! (and the phone calls to race attendees are a nice touch!)
On a sad note, for the first time in 40 years, there will not be a Petty driving in the Daytona 500. Kyle is not happy with that and even went so far as to say that he would not even watch the race on Sunday. He says, "There is no Petty Enterprises" and even though the recent merger kept the Petty name alive in racing, he does not feel the same loyalty to the new team. At this time there are no plans for him to have a cup ride during this season. Your fans are still there, Kyle!!
Put another shrimp on the barbie, mate and fire it up, because Keth Urban was smokin hot in his pre-race performance at the Daytona 500. It was definitely an awesome g'day mate to be right beside the stage.
Scott Speed, rookie cup driver, wrecked two of his cars in practice and seemed to have trouble keeping up with the field. When asked how he would make it through his longest race ever in the Daytona 500, he replied "I'm going to bring a snack in the car."
EA Sports and Nascar create new driving game for Wii, called Nascar Kart Racing, which was released during Speed Week.
Tony Stewart passes 23 cars in 11 laps to win the Nationwide Series Camping World 300 season opener on Valentine's Day 2009 at Daytona.
Rumors surface that ticket sales are slow for the Auto Club Speedway race in California next weekend.
Tom Cruise drives the pace car for the 2009 Daytona 500.
Fanzone at Daytona International Speedway proves to be a money maker during race weekend as fans from all over the world converge. With the popularity of the Fanzone, it seems that every race track would be scurrying to add such a lucrative area, even if on a smaller scale.
Daytona International Speedway reduces prices of last one thouseand tickets a few days before the 500 race.
Todd Bodine wins the first truck race of 2009 at Daytona.
Retired driver, A. J. Foyt accepts Tony Stewart's invitation to attend Daytona 500 to watch Stewart drive the #14 car which was Foyt's number. After forming his own race team, Stewart asked Foyt for permission to use the #14, saying that he and Foyt are kindred spirits. A. J. Foyt won the Daytona 500 in 1972.
Jeff Gordon, wife and daughter have fun time at Disney World.
Martin Truex, Jr. wins the pole position for the 2009 Daytona 500 to be held on February 15th. Mark Martin takes second starting position.
Kevin Harvick's pass on the last lap wins him the Bud-Shootout in a wild and wooly race.
Paul Menard draws the pole position for Bud-Shootout.
Keith Urban to perform at Daytona 500 pre-race show.
Jeff Gordon says he has been flying commercial with U.S. Airways and was even at LaGuardia just one day prior to the day of the flight that made the emergency landing in the Hudson.
Rick Hendrick inspired by Mark Martin to take better care of his health and is now on fitness mission.
Tony Stewart's new race shop is old school retro, designed to resemble the old garages at the Indianapolis Speedway, but with retro lights.
Darlington Historic Racing Festival will return this season with a new date of September 26-27, at the Darington Raceway.
Thousands have lost racing jobs since the end of the season last November.
Hall of Fame Racing merges with and will be run by Yates Racing in order to save it's team for this season. The primary sponsor for Hall of Fame will be Ask.com, which will also now become the official search engine for NASCAR. Bobby Labonte will drive the 96 Ford which will be based at Yates Racing.
Jimmie Johnson has to get stitches after slicing his finger with a knife while trying to cut a hole in his uniform to insert cooling line at Rolex 24 race.
Ecomonic Crisis makes finding sponsors extremely difficult for race teams. Media says it's hard to keep up with all of the changes and mergers.
Earnhardt-Ganassi Team may have only two cars this season.
Petty Enterprises merges with Gillett Evernham to become Richard Petty Motorsports.
Racinbabes.com archives from past years:
Nextel Cup Points Leaders after Daytona 500 - 1st Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 2nd Tony Stewart, 3rd Scott Wimmer
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. wins the Busch race Monday at Daytona
Tony Eury, Sr. voted Crew Chief of the Week
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has busy week, after Daytona wins, on David Letterman Show, Live with Regis and Kelly, and the Today Show, all in New York City. He says that he enjoyed doing donuts in his car on a New York City street.
NASCAR is finding it difficult to have full field of 43 cars, since there are only 35 cars with full season sponsors.
Ryan Newman wins the pole for Sunday's Subway 400 in Rockingham.
Jamie McMurray wins the Rockingham Busch race Saturday.
Rockingham fans break into "Save The Rock" chant at the track Saturday after hearing that Rockingham may lose it's only race there.
2004 to be the first year that two females, Tina Gordon and Kelly Sutton, will compete full time in a NASCAR series.
Carl Long, from Roxboro, NC driving the # 46 car, flips several times on Rockingham racetrack after being hit by the # 01 car in Sunday's Subway 400. Amazingly, he jumps from the car after the crash and appears to be okay.
Many seats were empty Sunday at Rockingham during running of Subway 400.
Matt Kenseth wins the Subway 400 Sunday by 1/100th of a second over rookie Kasey Kahne. Congratulations, Matt, from RacinBabes.com!!
Next weekend is an off weekend for Nextel Cup drivers. In two weeks they will be racing in Las Vegas.
2-6-04 to 2-15-04 (source-news wire reports) Welcome to the Pre-season and Speedweeks 2004!! Bill Elliott will race part time during 2004 season in the # 91 car, instead of the # 9 car. Johnny Sauter will drive the AOL # 30 car for 2004 season. Jeff Green to drive # 43 car for Petty Enterprises in 2004. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. wins Most Popular Driver Award for 2003 with 1.3 million votes. Nextel Communications prepares to begin $700 million dollar, 10 year NASCAR Cup sponsorship. Joe Gibbs leaves racing to return as Coach of the Washington Redskins. Joe Gibbs Racing will now be directed by J. D. Gibbs, Joe's son. Jeff Gordon is in process of letting his offseason "crew cut" hair grow out. Nextel Cup Drivers express concerns about Daytona Infield Medical Center being closed during mid January testing sessions. Jimmie Johnson is okay after crashing during Daytona Testing session. Daytona Testing session has only 38 cars present, instead of usual 43. Budweiser Shootout, with last year's pole winners, to be held under the lights, February 7th, in Daytona. Richard Petty's cars will not be in Bud Shootout, since they do not endorse promoting beer on their cars. After 20 years of sponsorship, Kodak pulls primary sponsorship from # 4, Morgan McClure car, but will remain on the # 4 as an associate sponsor. Morgan McClure is in negotiations for a primary sponsor for the 2004 season. Kodak announces cutting 15,000 jobs, or one fourth of it's work force, over the next three years. Many race teams are still struggling to find primary sponsors for the 2004 season. New men's magazine, "American Thunder", to debut in February with feature on NASCAR racing. SAFER Barriers will be installed at all recommended tracks by 2005 racing season. Winston Cup Big Red Trailer now becomes Nextel Cup Trailer with large NASCAR Nextel Cup logo on side. NASCAR Busch Series will have new reality show, "NBS 24/7", to start at 8 p.m., 2-16-04, on SPEED. NASCAR President, Mike Helton, sporting a new streamlined look, says he has lost about 80 pounds in the last several months on the Atkins Diet. Disney to produce movie about racing legend, Richard Petty. Dennis Quaid will portray Petty. Quaid was recently seen driving race cars at Richard Petty's Driving Experience at over 150 m.p.h., to practice. Jerry Nadeau says he is still experiencing some "slurred speech' and tingling numbness on his left side after his near fatal accident last May. He reports that his recovery is "coming along real slow." Toyota Tundra is ready to go in the first Craftsman Truck Series 2004 race on February 13th in Daytona. Richard Childress Racing announces the addition of Kerry Earnhardt for part of the 2004 Nextel Cup season. Kerry will drive the Bass Pro # 33 Monte Carlo starting April 25th at Telladega. New inspirational T.V. movie, " # 3, The Dale Earnhardt Story" to be made by ESPN. Hendrick Motorsports to celebrate " 20 Years of Racing" anniversary this year. Congratulations!! More changes announced by NASCAR for 2004 season, cars to have shorter rear spoilers, new softer tires, and car body aerodynamic changes. Ty Norris, Vice President for Dale Earnhardt, Inc., resigned after a reorganization plan would have left him in a demoted postion. He had been with DEI for eight years. Morgan McClure announces new primary sponsorship for # 4 car, Yoketv.com. Yoke TV, which will begin broadcasting on May 1st, will use cutting edge technology to bring 24/7 TV feeds to your computer. The # 4 car will now feature a red, white, and silver paint scheme. Congrats on your new sponsor!!!! NASCAR Race Fans express outrage over Nextel's/Nascar's decision to replace the Cup Preview in North Carolina with Fan Fest in Daytona during January practice weeks. The Cup Preview, a one day event, was attended by 20,000 to 30,000 fans from numerous surrounding states, and was, or so the fans thought, a yearly tradition. The Fan Fest Flop was attended by only a couple of thousand fans who happened to be in Florida during one of the practice weeks. What WERE they thinking??? Race fans are wondering why a Cup Preview was not held in a central location, such as Charlotte, NC. The irony of it all is in a statement made earlier this year when Nextel CEO Tim Donahue said, "We just want to provide an opportunity for the fans to become more involved. We have worked very hard on coming up with new ways to bring new and exciting things to the fans." The fans had a response to that - "If it ain't broke don't try to fix it!" Nextel Cup rookie driver, Scott Wimmer, faces DWI (driving while impaired) charges after reportedly hitting a huge rock, flipping his truck three times, and leaving the scene of an accident in High Point, NC. Luckily, no one was seriously injured. Wimmer will compete in the Daytona 500, and says, "I'm fortunate that I'm getting to learn this lesson and still do what I love. Hopefully, it will turn out to be a lesson that not only helps me, but a lot of other people, too." Dale Jarrett wins the Budweiser Shootout, after leader Jeremy Mayfield crashes into wall during last few laps of race. Congratulations, Dale Jarrett!!!! The pace car during the upcoming races in Daytona will be the Chevy Corvette, in celebration of the Corvette's 50th anniversary. The Daytona 500 pre-race show to feature a cast of thousands in Nextel's Salute to America. President George W. Bush will attend, and also, Ben Affleck will be the Grand Marshall, Whoopi Goldberg will start the race, Leanne Rhimes will sing the national anthem, and Lee Greenwood will sing God Bless the USA. Sunoco, who replaced Union 76, will be supplying all of the race cars with blue tinted supreme fuel this year, instead of the red fuel supplied by 76 in the past. The biggest change during the 2004 racing season will be the Nextel Cup Points System, called the "Chase for the Championship." Following the first 26 races, all top ten drivers, and any others within 400 points of the lead driver, will have their points readjusted before starting the last ten races. The driver in first place, after 26 races, will be given 5,050 points. Then each driver below him in the top 10 and within 400 points of him, in order, will be given 5 points less in succession. Drivers will earn 5 bonus points for each of the following: race win, lead a lap, or lead the most laps. The driver with the most points wins the Championship. There will also be a monetary bonus for each of the top ten at the end of 26 races. According to NASCAR, this will create more excitement. Daytona 500 Qualifying results: Pole Winner-Greg Biffle, 2nd Elliott Sadler, 3rd Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 4th Ricky Rudd, 5th Dale Jarrett, 6th Kevin Lepage. Congrats to all!! Several former Miss Winstons to receive $25,000 each to pose for Playboy "Girls of NASCAR" ?!? Greg Biffle has to start at end of Daytona 500 lineup after replacing car engine, which leaves Dale Earnhardt, Jr. in pole position. Carl Edwards wins first Craftsman Truck race of 2004. Busch race rained out Saturday in Daytona. It is rescheduled for Monday, 2-16-04, at 11:00 a.m. Michael Waltrip's car flips several times in 11 car wreck during Daytona 500. All involved are reported to be okay. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. wins the first Nextel Cup Daytona 500. Congratulations, Dale, Jr., from RacinBabes.com!!!!!!!!
next race - Rockingham, NC Week of 11-10-03 to 11-16-03: (news source AP)
Christian Fittapaldi wins the 24 Hours of Daytona Endurance Race during the first weekend of Speedweeks in Daytona. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Tony Stewart have to drop out of race about twenty minutes before the end due to a car malfunction.
Racing News Archive 3 of Racinbabes.com:
Points Leaders after Rockingham: 1st and Season Champion Matt Kenseth, 2nd Jimmie Johnson, 3rd Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Homestead, Florida is buzzing with activity in preparation for the upcoming final race of the season, and the last Winston Cup race after 33 years of sponsorship.
Bobby Hamilton could win $10,000 Friday if he wins the truck series race in Homestead, since he is the polesitter for the race.
Matt Kenseth celebrated his championship win Monday by attending the Green Bay Packers Football game. He also has plans to take his wife, Katie, to the Bahamas next week.
Jamie McMurray wins the pole for the last Winston Cup race.
Brendan Gaughan's Truck Series Championship chance goes out the window after crash in race Friday at Homestead. He bowed to fans and held up a #1 finger before going to the infield care center. He reportedly is okay.
Ted Musgrave, next in line for the Truck Series Championship, is blackflagged on last restart, for trying to pass on the left. He says that he was just trying to avoid rearending the car in front of him when it slowed down. Musgrave's team was celebrating the Championship win without realizing that he had been blackflagged. NASCAR stuck with it's black flag decision and declared, about 20 minutes after the race was over, that the 2003 Truck Series Championship was won by Travis Kvapil, who was booed by fans when he exited his car in Victory Lane. Kvapil will drive for Toyota next year, since he was not invited back to drive for his current team. Jack Sprague has been hired to take his place next season.
Bobby Hamilton wins the last truck race of the season and $10,000. In Victory Lane, he dedicates his win to his little sister, who he says he lost about two months ago.
Busch Championship contender, Scott Riggs, crashes chances in first lap of Saturday's race.
Brian Vickers wins 2003 Busch Championship Saturday in Homestead
Jimmy Buffett will attend Sunday's last Winston Cup Race.
SAFER Barrier to help with crashes at Homestead track this weekend.
Terry Labonte to celebrate 47th birthday Sunday.
Championship winner, Matt Kenseth, is out of Sunday's race due to a blown engine. Matt was awarded over $4 million by Winston for his championship season win, and will be honored at the NASCAR Awards Ceremony in New York, on Friday, December 5th, at 7p.m., which will be televised.
After leading Sunday's race most of the day, Bill Elliott has a heartbreaking finish during the last lap of the race when his right rear tire goes flat. During an interview after the race, Bill reveals that he has decided that he is "ready to go for next year." His team, waiting to jump over the wall in celebration of his win, was also devastated.
Bobby Labonte wins Sunday's last race of the 2003 season and last Winston Cup race, after passing Bill Elliott in the last lap of the race. This is Bobby's 3rd time he's won the last race of the season, and the win also moved him up to 10th in the final point standings. Congratulations, Bobby, from Racinbabes.com!!
End of season top three points leaders: 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Jimmie Johnson, 3rd Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Best wishes for all of the drivers and team members to enjoy a very much deserved vacation and the upcoming holidays with family and friends!!!!
Congratulations, SIS!! You made it through another tough racing season!!!!!!!!!!!! Time for some R & R!!
WOW, what an exciting 2003 racing season this has been! Thank you all for an encouraging first season for this website, and for your continuing support. Even though the racin is done, stay tuned in the upcoming weeks for more news and views. Send your comments and opinions about the 2003 racing season to Tmorning@racinbabes.com
Week of 11-03-03 to 11-09-03: (news source AP)
Points Leaders after Phoenix: 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 3rd Jimmie Johnson
NASCAR announces start of NASCAR Performance line of products and parts for vehicle maintenance.
The new lights look great all around the outside of the Darlington Raceway!
Rockingham says loss of most profitable Fall race will take away major part of county's revenue, and that NASCAR is to blame. "TV ratings seem to be more important than their roots of history of the sport," say locals. Some locals even feel that Rockingham will eventually lose their February race also.
NASCAR is committed to bringing more minorities in as drivers and crewmembers with new "Drive for Diversity" program.
Matt Kenseth will win the season Championship if he finishes 7th or better in this Sunday's race at the Rock.
Ryan Newman wins the pole again for Rockingham race.
Bill Elliott's Pit Crew Team wins the World Pit Crew Championship Competition Saturday in Rockingham.
Jamie McMurray wins his 3rd Rockingham Busch race Saturday.
Will Rusty Wallace release his crew chief at the end of his current contract this season???
50,000 fans are present for Sunday's final Fall race in Rockingham, NC
When #4 Kodak car blows engine during Rockingham race, other teams scurry to make deal to buy their remaining tires, due to tire shortage at the track. Tires normally cost $1600 per set, but predictions were that extra sets from ousted teams would go for about $2500 per set.
Bill Elliott wins the Rockingham race Sunday, after having to start from the rear due to an engine change after practice. Bill says he still has some decisions to make in regards to his plans for next season. Congratulations, Bill, from Racinbabes.com!
MATT KENSETH WINS THE CHAMPIONSHIP this season after finishing 4th in Rockingham on Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!! Racinbabes salutes you, Matt, for your prolific fortitude throughout the entire racing season this year! Super-Duper Congratulations, Matt, from Racinbabes.com!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
last race of the season is next week in Homestead, Florida
Week of 10-27-03 to 11-02-03: (news source AP) Atlanta race is completed Monday, 10-27-03, after rain delay on Sunday. Steve Park is okay after he crashes in Atlanta race. Pontiac announces wihthdrawal from NASCAR races next season. The withdrawal will affect five teams currently driving Pontiacs. NASCAR makes decision to drop DASH series next season, and reaches contract agreement with Randy Claypool and Buck Parker who will buy DASH series from NASCAR. Steve Park crashes again in Arizona race Sunday. Bobby Hamilton, Jr. wins the Busch race in Arizona Saturday. Scott Riggs takes Busch points lead Saturday. 110,000 fans present for Sunday's Arizona race. Record broken for most caution flags in Phoenix race on Sunday. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. wins his first Phoenix race Sunday in Arizona. Congratulations, Dale, Jr., from Racinbabes.com!! next week, with only two races left this season, the final Fall race at Rockingham, NC
Jeff Gordon wins the Atlanta race on Monday! Congratulations, Jeff, from Racinbabes.com!!!
next race is Phoenix, Arizona
Points Leaders after Atlanta: 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 3rd Kevin Harvick
Toyota prepares to enter truck series next season.
Ryan Newman wins pole position, for the tenth time this season, for the Phoenix, Arizona race.
Week of 10-20-03 to 10-26-03: (news source AP) Points Leaders after Martinsville: 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 3rd Kevin Harvick Matt Kenseth inches closer and closer to season championship win. First of 47 light poles ready to be installed at Darlington Raceway. Johnny Benson will be looking for new ride next season, since Scott Riggs has been signed to take Benson's place, even though Benson had one more year left on his contract. Atlanta race is postponed until Monday after 5.5 hour rain delay Sunday, stopping the race at lap 39. The race will resume at 11:00 a.m. Monday and will be televised on the TNT network.
Week of 10-13-03 to 10-19-03: (news source AP)
Points Leaders after Charlotte: 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Kevin Harvick, 3rd Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Jerry Nadeau not cleared medically to return to racing next season yet. Joe Nemechek will drive the Pontiac 01 car in his place.
Even though other drivers are grumbling about Ryan Newman's amazing gas milage during past several races, NASCAR feels confident that he is not cheating.
Installation of lights at Darlington Raceway are right on target for next year.
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is impressed with first look at new several million dollar renovation of Homestead, Florida race track. The newly designed track also includes the installation of the SAFER barrier.
Jeff Green is still looking for a new ride for next season.
VH1 "All Access NASCAR Fever" to feature Dale Earnhardt, Jr. on October 28th, at 10 p.m.
Mike Skinner prepares for last ride in 01 car this Sunday at Martinsville.
Jeff Gordon wins pole for Sunday's Martinsville race.
Dale Jarrett backs into wall during qualifying and must use provisional for race Sunday.
Seven Dodges and three Chevys take top 10 qualifying spots for Martinsville race.
Bobby Hamilton, Jr. has third Busch win of season at Memphis Motorsports track Saturday.
Jon Wood wins truck series race Saturday in Martinsville.
Jeff Gordon wins again in Martinsville on Sunday!!!!!! Congratulations, Jeff, from Racinbabes.com!!!!!
Only four races remain this season. Next week, Hotlanta!
Week of 10-6-03 to 10-12-03: (news source AP) Points Leaders after Kansas: 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Kevin Harvick, 3rd Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Bobby Labonte's team wins the Pit Crew Challenge award for Kansas race. Ward Burton loses ride with Davis Racing. Scott Wimmer will replace him for a few races this season and for the 2004 season. NetZero Pontiac will be driven by Ward Burton next year. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. finally seals written contract for 5 more years with DEI. Tony Stewart gives Matt Kenseth advice on possible winning this year's Championship, "Just relax." Ryan Newman wins pole for Saturday night, sets new track record at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte during qualifying, and moves from 27th to 4th in championship point standings. Ricky Craven signs contract deal with Tide for 3 more years. Happy Birthday to Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Bill Elliott this week. Dale, Jr. turns 29 on October 10th, and Bill Elliott will be 48. Rusty Wallace gets speeding on pit road penalty twice during Charlotte race Saturday night. Elliott Sadler crashes out of race, for third weekend in a row, during Charlotte race. He's okay after crash. Kurt Busch cuts tire, hits wall and flaming sparks are flying underneath car Saturday night at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Tony Stewart has 1st win at Lowe's Motor Speedway and 2nd win this season as he battles Ryan Newman to win during last few laps of race. Congratulations, Tony, from Racinbabes.com!! next race, Martinsville
Week of 9-29-03 to 10-5-03: (news source AP) Points Leaders after Talladega: 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Kevin Harvick, 3rd Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Steve Park's contract will not be renewed by Richard Childress for 2004. Jasper Motorsporsts has lost it's contract with Ford, due to the #77 team driving a Dodge during the Talledega race. Also, Dave Blaney will no longer be featured in any Ford promotions. The Independent Florida Alligator, a newspaper run by students, has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a decision made by the Florida Court System concerning the restriction of access to autopsy photos, which was implemented after Dale Earnhardt's death in 2001. Points Leader, Matt Kenseth, has to use provisional to race in Kansas for second weekend in a row. Jimmie Johnson breaks qualifying track record at Kansas to win pole position for Sunday's Banquet 400 race. Bad news for Jimmie Johnson who wrecks in practice, loses his pole position and have to start at the end of the line for Sunday's race. Dennis Setzer wins truck race Saturday at South Boston Speedway in Virginia, which was his third win for the season. David Green wins one lap shootout and the Busch race at Kansas Speedway on Saturday. Kurt Busch has to jump out of flaming car when his engine blows during Sundays race in Kansas. He appears to be okay. Dale Jarrett and Sterling Marlin exit race during last few laps due to Jarrett's car smoking and Marlin's car is out of fuel. Dodge takes top three final finishing spots in Sunday's race. Ryan Newman has his eighth win this season at Kansas Speedway Sunday, with Bill Elliott only 8/10 of a second behind him. Congratulations, Ryan, on your 8th win of the season, from Racinbabes.com!!!!!!!! Next week, Saturday night racing under the lights in Charlotte.
Week of 9-22-03 to 9-28-03: (news source AP) Points Leaders after Dover: 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Kevin Harvick, 3rd Jimmie Johnson Bill Elliott's team wins Pit Crew Challenge at Dover race. Darlington Raceway announces that first under the lights NASCAR event will be Craftsman Series Truck race on November 12, 2004. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. will have to have medical clearance for NASCAR to allow him to race at Talladega on Sunday. Talladega race on Sunday to have new increased size on restrictor plates to try to have easier passing abilities by drivers. Rumors surfacing that Jeremy Mayfield may leave Ray Evernham race team. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has been cleared by doctor and NASCAR to race Sunday at Talledega, where he will try for his fifth consecutive Talledega victory. For the first time ever, three females, Shawna Robinson, Tina Gordon, and Kelly Sutton, will be driving in the truck race this Saturday in Las Vegas. Good luck, ladies!!! Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has to start Sunday's race at back of pack, due to illegal car part found after qualifying by NASCAR inspectors. Davey Allison's children will give invocation before Sunday's Talledega race, and new Miss America to give command to start engines. Tony Stewart unable to drive in practice Saturday at Talledega, due to migrane headache.
Elliott Sadler bumps #43 car on pit road, causing #43 car to hit jackman Archie Kennedy knocking him about 10 feet down pit road. Kennedy reportedly was not severely injured. In last few laps of Sunday's race, Elliott Sadler is involved in horrifying crash when his car goes airborne, bounces on asphalt upside down, and continues to bounce and flip about five times before finally stopping. The entire car was demolished, but miraculously, Elliott was able to then get out of the car and stand for a short period of time before being put on a stretcher and flown to a Birmingham hospital for further examination and observation. He was released later that evening, as was Larry Foyt after also being flown to the hospital earlier in the race after a different crash. We are so thankful that both are okay!! Michael Waltrip wins Sunday's race at Talledega, with Earnhardt, Jr. finishing a close second. Michael exits his car out of newly installed Escape Hatch after his win with a thumbs up. Waltrip was reportedly the only driver to have the new Escape Hatch installed. Congratulations, Michael, from Racinbabes.com!!!!!!! next race, Kansas City
Week of 9-15-03 to 9-21-03: (news source AP) Points Leaders after New Hampshire: 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 3rd Kevin Harvick NASCAR cancels track activities Thursday and Friday at Dover, Delaware due to Hurricane Isabel. Saturday and Sunday activities will be held. Drivers will have option to use newly developed Roof Escape Hatch starting at the Talladega Race. NASCAR finally makes and implements new rule of no passing when the caution flag is displayed, due to continued concerns expressed by drivers and team owners. The new rule will be in force this weekend at Dover, and does away with the so-called Gentlemens' agreement from the past. Dover track has to be cleared of all flags, tents, and other objects before Hurricane Isabel makes landfall. The items will have to be re-installed after the hurricane has passed. Drivers to make donations to Red Cross Relief Fund for hurricane victims. Lowe's donates $50,000 to Red Cross for relief fund. Rusty Wallace to be car owner of Busch Team next season and will be backed by Duraflame. Ted Musgrave wins truck race in California Saturday. Brian Vickers wins Busch race in Dover Saturday. Joe Nemechek escapes flaming car after front tire goes flat during Sunday's race. He seems to be okay. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is pulled from car and lifted onto stretcher after crashing into wall on drivers side in Dover race Sunday. He reportedly was unconscious for a moment, but regained consciousness in the infield care center. He was transported to a local Dover hospital by helicopter, sitting upright in his seat. The helicopter transport was due to heavy ground traffic. Let's pray that he is okay!! Ryan Newman wins the Dover race Sunday, and his seventh race this season. He's HOT!! Congratulations, Ryan, from Racinbabes.com!!!!!!! next race, Talledega
Week of 9-8-03 to 9-14-03: (news source AP) Points Leaders after Richmond: 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 3rd Kevin Harvick Kevin Harvick fined $35,000 and put on probation for rest of season for after race hostility in Richmond NASCAR releases new NEXTEL Cup schedule for next year. Rockingham loses Fall race, Darlington loses Labor Day race, but gains November race, and California gains Labor Day race. Darrell Waltrip says, "This bump and run thing is out of control....It just gets worse and worse....It's bad sportsmanship." Concerns are growing that bump and run could turn into bump and kill. We Will Never Forget! - 9-11-2001 Brian France given control of NASCAR as new CEO by dad Bill France. On a very sad note, Tara Parker, the wife of Dale Jarrett's crew chief, Shawn Parker, and two of her sisters were killed when a pickup truck rear-ended the limo in which they were riding, causing it to burst into flames. We extend our deepest sympathy. Richard Childress to make decision next month on whether or not to keep Steve Parks as driver next season. 9-13-03 - In Memory of JEB, Sr., 9-13-98, still in our hearts and precious memories. Ryan Newman wins pole for Sunday's Sylvania 300 in New Hampshire. Mike Freeman, Catchcan Crewman for truck driver, Carl Edwards, had to be taken to a local hospital after being hit by a truck in a pit stop during Saturday's truck race in New Hampshire. He was released later and reportedly is okay. Jimmy Spencer wins the truck race Saturday in New Hampshire. Mark Martin thinks that the increasing demands of more races being put on drivers and crews will lead to drivers starting younger and retiring earlier in the future. Safer Barrier to be used at New Hampshire International Speedway this weekend. Dale Jarrett taken to infield care center after crash, but he's released with minor injuries. Three of Jimmie Johnson's pit crew members are reportedly okay after being hit by Jeff Gordon during a pit stop Sunday. After the race, Jeff was visibly upset about the accident and apologized to the crew. Michael Waltrip said that Jeff made a "mental error" and that NASCAR needs to make a regulation of "not allowing any passing on pit road." Jeff Gordon runs out of fuel with 3 laps to go in Sunday's race. Ryan Newman apologizes to Tony Stewart for bumping him during Sunday's race. Jimmie Johnson wins Sunday's race in New Hampshire!! Congrats, Jimmie, from Racinbabes.com!!! Next week, Dover, Delaware
Week of 9-1-03 to 9-7-03: (news source AP) Points Leaders after Darlington: 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 3rd Kevin Harvick Bill Elliott's team wins pit crew challenge at Darlington race. Richmond race sold out for Saturday night, over 100,000 fans expected to attend Kurt Busch makes request to sheriff's department that assault charges be dropped against Jimmy Spencer
Richmond to be first short track to debut Steel and Foam Energy Reduction barrier (soft walls system) Tony Stewart wins truck race Thursday night in Richmond Mike Skinner wins pole postion for Chevy Rock and Roll 400, after crashing primary car; then crashes backup car in practice. Third car has to be brought in from Charlotte, and Skinner must start from back of pack Johnny Sauter wins Busch race Friday night in Richmond, after bump and run against Matt Kenseth
NASCAR fans vote to have more Saturday night races under the lights. Jerry Nadeau returns to Richmond to visit hospital and medical staff to say personal thank you for helping to put him "back together" after horrific crash last May at Richmond race. Kevin Harvick was in second place when Ricky Rudd crashed him out Saturday night in final laps of race. Harvick then speeds down pit road after race, drives car right beside Rudd and jumps out on top of car to fight with Rudd, but both pit crews intervene to keep them apart. Both teams are immediately called to the NASCAR trailer. Rusty Wallace finally gets a race in and finishes 5th, after four straight races with DNFs. Jeff Burton sets an excellent example of a southern gentleman with good sportsmanship as he apologizes to Robbie Gordon, after the race, for crashing him out of the race. Ryan Newman wins the Chevy Rock and Roll 400 in Richmond Saturday night and his trophy is an exclusive Gibson Guitar. This is Ryan's 6th win this season. Congratulations, Ryan, from Racinbabes.com!!!!!!
Next race is New Hampshire, with only 10 races left this season.
Week of 8-25-03 to 8-31-03: (news source AP) Points Leaders after Bristol: 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 3rd Kevin Harvick Cale Yarborough to take "Victory Lap" in his Monte Carlo #11, before last Labor Day race in Darlington on Sunday. Sports Illustrated Magazine to cover Southern 500 for feature in September 8th issue.
Matt Kenseth will win $250,000 bonus in he wins Southern 500 Sunday. Tide Pontiac #32, driven by Ricky Craven, to have additional logo for Give Kids the World Foundation in Sunday's race.
Rumors that Bill Elliott may retire at the end of this season. Jimmy Spencer, in return to racing this weekend after suspension, scrapes wall during qualifying Friday. Ryan Newman wins pole position for Sunday's Southern 500. Brian Vickers, age 19, wins Busch race on Saturday.
Tickets still available for Sunday's race. Darlington race track reportedly in need of major repairs due to numerous large patched areas around the track. Terry Labonte wins the last Labor Day Southern 500 Sunday!! Congratulations, Terry, from Racinbabes.com!!!!!!!
Next race, Richmond Week of 8-18-03 to 8-24-03: (news source AP) Points Leaders after Michigan: 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 3rd Jeff Gordon Jimmy Spencer fined $25,000, suspended from Bristol race and put on probation for remainder of race season after punching Kurt Busch repeatedly in face following Michigan race in ongoing feud during past year, following "bump and run" by Busch on Spencer. Kurt Busch, also put on probation for rest of season, suffers facial tissue damage, chipped tooth, and bloody nose from attack by Spencer.
Radio communications between Kurt Busch and his team members during Michigan race reveal that Busch was trying to hit fender of Jimmy Spencer's car before race was over.
It seems both Busch and Spencer need to step back, regroup, and have attitude adjustments due to continuing feud or maybe NASCAR could start post-race wrestling/boxing event among drivers. Greg Biffle's team wins Pit Crew Challenge for Michigan race. Jeff Gordon wins pole for Saturday night Bristol race. Michael Waltrip does headstand in Victory Lane after winning Busch race Friday night at Bristol. 164,000 fans present for Sharpie 500 Saturday night at Bristol.
Twenty three couples are married at Bristol Raceway on Saturday afternoon. Kenny Wallace and Steve Park celebrate birthdays at Bristol on Saturday.
Rusty Wallace chooses to be taken to local hospital after crash Saturday night in Bristol race. He is later released and is reportedly okay. Cale Yarborough still holds record for most laps led at Bristol. He led all 500 laps there in early 1970's. Johnny Sauter in #4 Kodak car knocks Mark Martin out of race completion at Bristol. Sterling Marlin crashed out of race while running second, after being bumped by Kurt Busch. Kurt Busch wins Sharpie 500 at Bristol Saturday night after tough week with negative press. He immediately apologizes to Sterling Marlin in Victory Lane, but fans boo him as they did during driver intros. Congrats on your fourth win of the season, Kurt, from Racinbabes.com
Next week, Darlington
Week of 8-11-03 to 8-17-03: (news source AP) Points Leaders after Watkins Glen: 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 3rd Jeff Gordon
Starting next season, NASCAR's official fuel provider will be Sunoco instead of Union 76. Darrell Waltrip to drive in truck race October 18, in Martinsville, VA. Tony Stewart to drive in Michigan Busch race for car owner, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., while Dale, Jr. will be in pit box directing. Tony Stewart forms foundation to start making donations of part of winnings to charitable organizations. Dale Jarrett drives 2004 Taurus at Atlanta Motor Speedway Wednesday in first track test for Ford.
Rumors that UPS is considering pulling sponsorship from #88 car ??
Watkins Glen televised race declared sports program that was most watched last weekend.
Amazingly, Michigan Speedway, near Detroit, not impacted by major power blackout, although many team members and NASCAR workers staying in nearby hotels report being in the dark without power in their rooms. Kodak #4 car fails to qualify for Sunday's Michigan race after Team Manager and Shocks Specialist quit Kodak Team. Kodak has 2.5 year contract left to sponsor McClure Team. Bobby Labonte earns pole position for Michigan race Sunday. Kevin Harvick wins Busch race Saturday with 16 laps to go, after race is called due to rain. DEI and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. continue contract negotiations, but still no agreement reached in past 8 months of negotiations. Kenny Wallace involved in frightening crash as car bursts into flames while being pushed by Todd Bodine's car in Sunday's race. Both drivers are able to walk to ambulance after exiting cars. Medical workers responded immediately. Ricky Craven and Casey Mears are okay after crash in Michigan race. Kevin Harvick finishes signing autographs by car headlights at Detroit car dealership when blackout occurs. Rusty Wallace escapes flaming car during race Sunday. Ryan Newman has enough fuel to win Sunday's Michigan race. Congrats, Ryan, from Racinbabes.com!!
Next race, Bristol, Saturday night under the lights!!
Week of 8-4-03 to 8-10-03: (news source AP) Points Leaders after Indianapolis: 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 3rd Jeff Gordon
Watkins Glen Road Course is one of only two courses where teams are able to use same type of tires on both sides of car to increase grip through 11 turns on track. Sirius at the Glen on Sunday has car owners hiring several "Hired Guns" experts in driving road courses
After nearly 10 years of trying, Darlington Raceway is finally approved to install lights for night racing! Darlington hopes to run new November 14th race next year "under the lights" Tony Stewart is calm, cool, and collective while hoping to move up in point standings with his experience in road course racing at Watkins Glen.
Busch Drviers have this weekend off, they will resume racing next weekend in Michigan. Scott Riggs is first in points for Busch Series. Jeff Gordon sets new record to win pole position for Sunday's Sirius at the Glen race. Ryan Newman amazingly walks away from terrifying crash during practice and is angered over amount of time it takes for rescue workers to respond, as well as them seeming "pretty uneducated about what to do" Carl Edwards wins truck race Friday in Nashville, Tenn. Kevin Harvick okay after fuel ignites on pit road during pit stop in Sunday's race. Kyle Petty okay after crash from being knocked off of track at beginning of Sunday's race. Jeff Gordon had wild ride Sunday after being bumped off of the track by Greg Biffle during the first lap, raced his way back up to third place, only to run out of fuel on the last turn of the last lap, and then to be hit by Kevin Harvick and slammed hard into the wall. All of this was made worse by the medical team taking too long to get to him and transport him to the Care Center, but luckily, Jeff seems to be okay.
Kevin Harvick called to NASCAR trailer for meeting after crashing Jeff Gordon. Scott Pruett has career best finish in second place at Sunday's race. Robbie Gordon seizes opportunity with early pit stop to win Sunday's Sirius at the Glen Race, with logos for the New York Fire Department and Special Olympics on the hood of his car. The organizations will receive $50,000 each for Gordon's win. Congratulations, Robbie, from Racinbabes.com!!!
Next up, Michigan International Speedway Week of 7-28-03 to 8-3-03: (news source AP) Points Leaders after Pocono: 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 3rd Jeff Gordon Mike Skinner will drive the #01 Pontiac, starting this weekend, while Jerry Nadeau continues with his recovery
Will Tony Stewart make a switch from Gibbs Racing to Ganassi Racing ? Harry Gant and Darrell Waltrip to have induction into Motorsport Press Association Hall of Fame at upcoming Darlington Race Weekend
Due to several recent crashes involving fires, NASCAR will require that all vehicles in all series install a fire-extinguishing cylinder near the fuel cell location, effective in mid August Carl Edwards wins the truck series race in Indianapolis on Friday night
After six years of sponsorship, Pennzoil announces it will no longer sponsor Dale Earnhardt, Inc. John Andretti gets a ride for Brickyard 400 with DEI, and has fastest speed during Friday's practice session Toyota to compete in truck series in 2004, and probably in Nextel Cup series within next couple of years
300,000 fans expected to attend Sunday's Brickyard 400 Race Kevin Harvick wins pole postion for Sunday's Brickyard 400 Kevin Harvick wins Brickyard 400 Sunday. Congratulations, Kevin, from Racinbabes.com!! Next race - Watkins Glen, NY
Week of 7-21-03 to 7-27-03: (news source AP) Darlington Raceway sells out of Wedding Packages for Labor Day Race Kodak #4 car to be driven by Brett Bodine for Pocono Race, which will be Brett's first race since his recent accident and recovery.
Questions being asked about capabilities of Robbie Loomis as Jeff Gordon's crew chief Ultra Motorsports looking for new sponsor for #7 car for 2004, since Sirius will be leaving as sponsor Darlington Raceway to issue commemorative ticket for upcoming last Labor Day Race Kodak #4 car fails to qualify for Pocono Race Congratulations to Ryan Newman, from Racinbabes.com, for winning Sunday at Pocono Raceway, Pennsylvania!!!
Next race, Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Week of 7-14-03 to 7-20-03: (news source AP) John Andretti hired to replace Jack Sprague Racing Teams struggling to find sponsors with costs soaring to millions of dollars for one season Jerry Nadeau to return to track this weekend at New Hampshire International Speedway for first appearance since horrific crash New car, # 04, sponsored by Kodak, to be added by Morgan McClure this weekend and will be driven by Busch driver, David Reutimann Kerry Earnhardt has been replaced by Tim Fedewa in Busch series Darlington Raceway to offer Wedding Packages in Victory Lane at historic upcoming last ever Labor Day Race Weekend
Several race teams fined $25,000 by NASCAR, and loss of 25 driver points and 25 owner points for unapproved car parts during last two races - Childress Racing, DEI, Petty Racing, and Morgan McClure Veteran big name drivers are considering driving in only high profile races in the future due to grueling 36 race schedule which NASCAR has continued to extend over past several years Qualifying rained out on Friday in New Hampshire, so cars will line up according to owner points for Sunday's race, therefore the new #04 car will not get a chance to run this weekend. David Green wins the Busch race on Saturday. Jimmie Johnson wins the New England 300 Sunday in New Hampshire!! Congrats, Jimmie, from Racinbabes.com!!
Several drivers run out of fuel on last lap of Sunday's race Points Leaders after New Hampshire-1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Jeff Gordon, 3rd Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
On to beautiful Poconos, Pennsylvania for the next race!! Week of 7-7-03 to 7-13-03: (news source AP) Darlington Raceway reopens museum on 7-9-03 with new expansion and renovations. Racing Legend Cale Yarborough attends pre-opening gala on evening of 7-8-03. Mike Skinner hired to drive in next two truck races for Billy Ballew Motorsports.
Starting with Chicagoland Race, team members will no longer be allowed to "throw" gas can over wall; now must either hand it or hold it for safety reasons. Johnny Sauter to begin driving Kodak #4 car in Chicagoland. Jason Keller to have one race opportunity driving DEI car at Chicagoland. Bobby Hamilton, Jr. wins Busch race Bobby Labonte okay after car catches fire Ryan Newman wins Chicago Tropicana 400. Congratulations, Ryan, from Racinbabes.com!! Points Leaders after Chicago, 1st-Matt Kenseth, 2nd Jeff Gordon, 3rd Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Next up- New Hampshire Week of 6-30-03 to 7-6-03: (news source AP) Jason Keller wins Busch race in Wisconsin. Bobby Labonte finishes 1st for the second quarter in SPEED channel's Driver of the Year Fan Votes. Johnny Sauter, Pete Segars, and Stacy Compton auditioned to be new driver for #4 Kodak car this past week.
Fox to air Dale Earnhardt Tribute Concert Thursday, July 10, from 8-10pm. Stacy Compton to drive #4 Kodak car for Daytona Pepsi 400. Elliott Sadler to be official spokesperson, along with Tony Stewart and Dale Jarrett, to promote NASCAR Speedparks. Robby Gordon's pit crew won Fastest Pit Crew Award for Sonoma race.
TV Guide NASCAR Mid-Season Edition to be available June 30th. Daytona Beach fired up for incoming racers, fans and 4th of July celebrations. Daytona Racefans required to pay $20-$30 per parking space in Mall, Restaurants, and Store parking lots. Shoppers required to get parking pass with time limit to shop or eat in businesses across from Daytona International Speedway. Kodak #4 car held in garage at start of Pepsi 400 due to unapproved fuel cell, but was allowed to change cell and enter race.
Car hood from Robby Gordon's car flies over fence into stands during Pepsi 400 and injures female racefan, who was taken away on stretcher.
Rookie driver Greg Biffle baffles everyone by winning Daytona Pepsi 400 and getting first Winston Cup win. Congratulations, Greg, from Racinbabes.com!!!!! Points Leaders after Daytona - 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 3rd Jeff Gordon
Next race - Chicagoland Week of 6-16-03 to 6-22-03: (news source AP) Mike Skinner fired Monday, 6-16-03, from Kodak #4 Team by Morgan McClure Motorsports, effective immediately. Possible replacement drivers, predicted by Racinbabes.com, Bobby Hamilton, Jr., John Andretti, Brett Bodine???? Who do you think will be the new #4 driver? E-mail Racinbabes.com with your prediction! Johnny Miller, the leader in the Trans Am Series, will replace Mike Skinner in the #4 car for this weekend in California race. Winston Cup becomes Nextel Cup! Nextel Wireless Communications to be announced as replacement sponsor of RJReynolds for NASCAR in Times Square on Thursday. D.W. to share life long racing expericences in new book.
Mobile Shower Trailer to be available infield at Infineon Raceway at $5.00 per shower. Jerry Nadeau sends out thanks to all who have been praying for him during his accident and continuing recovery at Charlotte Institute of Rehabilitation. Sterling Marlin's Pit Crew wins fastest pit crew award for Michigan race. Brett Bodine has surgery to help collarbone heal properly. Ted Musgrave wins truck race at Memphis Motorsports Park on Saturday. Jeff Hammond has some California fun filming Trackside Friday while wearing Boris Said curly hair wig, and later having a spa cucumber eye treatment. Johnny Miller, replacement driver for Mike Skinner, finishes the race in 24th place and on the lead lap. Robbie Gordon wins Sunday at Infineon Raceway in California! Congratulations Robbie, from Racinbabes.com!!
Top 3 finishers in Sunday's race are California native sons. Kyle Petty and friends are set to start Ride Across America from California to arrive in Daytona Beach, FLA, in time for the Dale Earnhardt Tribute Concert next Saturday. Be safe, and have a great time!! Fox NASCAR Broadcasters say goodbye until next year, since the second half of the season will be split between NBC and TNT broadcasts. We'll miss y'all and your shenanigans, but hey enjoy your "vacation". Points Leaders after Infineon, with racing season half way finished, 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd has changed to Jeff Gordon, 3rd Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Next weekend drivers and workers will have off to enjoy a much needed summer vacation with families and friends, and to just relax and regroup before the second half of the season begins.............and then.... Fourth of July Fireworks in Daytona Beach!!!!!!!
Week of 6-9-03 to 6-15-03: (news source-AP) Week of 6-2-03 to 6-8-03: (news source-AP) Week of 5-26-03 to 6-1-03: (news source-AP) Week of 5-19-03 to 5-25-03: (news source-AP)
David Green suffers fractured tailbone and pulled neck muscles from crash last weekend.
Nextel Wireless Communication to become new sponsor to replace Winston sponsorship?
Bill Elliott to have broken foot x-rayed again this week
John Andretti, fired by Petty Enterprises, will be replaced immediately with Christian Fittipaldi. Andretti will try to find new Winston Cup ride.
Dale Jarrett to receive 2003 Fatherhood Award, from National Fatherhood Initiative, this weekend at Michigan International Speedway.
Jimmie Johnson to help ex President Jimmy Carter with Habitat for Humanity in Anniston, Alabama.
Darrell Waltrip (DW) to be inducted into "Motorsports Hall of Fame of America" in Michigan on Thursday evening.
The #48, driven by Jimmie Johnson, will feature"Sponge Bob Square Pants" at the Pepsi 400 this July in Daytona Beach.
Greg Biffle says, "typical Mike Skinner is cause of too many wrecks during race each week".
Johnny Benson and Mike Wallace to make tandem parachute jump in Michigan Thursday with US Army parachute team, the Golden Knights.
Two for One ticket deal now through June 13th, online only, for "Dale Earnhardt Tribute Concert" at Daytona International Speedway June 28th.
Mark Martin expresses concerns of possible carciogenic problems with new carbon monoxide catalyst system.
Edwin McCain to sing National Anthem for SIRIUS 500 on Father's Day in Michigan.
Four race teams have used all their provisionals (a pass used to race when the driver doesn't qualify). Skinner #4, Schrader #49, Fittipaldi #43, and Foyt #14 will have to resort to car owners' points for any open slots in the 43 car field if they fail to qualify.
Teresa Earnhardt made an appearance at the "Music City Fan Fair Weekend" in Nashville last weekend to promote the Dale Earnhardt Tribute Concert. She also introduced Brooks & Dunn, interviewed performers about their memories of Dale, Sr. and presented a #3 Dale Earnhardt custom guitar to Troy Gentry.
Brett Bodine, the last car owner-driver in Winston Cup, loses Hooter's sponsorship after this Sunday's race.
Mike Skinner fails to qualify and will not be able to race Sunday.
Bobby Labonte, in the Incredible Hulk green machine, wins the pole for Sunday's SIRIUS 500 in Michigan.
Jeff Gordon reaches final divorce settlement of over $15 million with ex wife after 12 hour mediation process.
Brett Bodine breaks clavicle after horrific crash Saturday; brother Todd will drive for him on Sunday
Southern 500, in Darlington, will be moved to November 14th date in 2004.
Morgan McClure Motorsports young gun, Eric McClure, shows future racing potential in Arca race on Saturday.
Happy Father's Day to all Dads on Sunday! If your Dad is still living, make sure you take at least a few moments to talk with him on Sunday!!!
Ryan Newman's car becomes flaming inferno. Ryan escapes with some burns to his face.
Kurt Busch wins The SIRIUS 500 Sunday. Congrats to you, Kurt, from Racinbabes.com.
Points Leaders after Michigan- 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 3rd Jeff Gordon
Next race, California!
A special thanks goes out to ALL who shared such wonderful hospitality with us during the Dover trip
Truck series drivers Tina Gordon, Terry Cook, Bill Lester and Brendan Gaughan had informative time at Dover teaching students about racing in the "Craftman's Urban Youth Racing School Day." A donation of $25,000 was also presented to the students' school in Philadelphia by Craftsman.
Race fans think NASCAR is being forced into diversity issue by Jesse Jackson, and some question NASCAR's donation of $250,000 to Jackson's "Citizenship Education Fund". Peter Flaherty, National Legal and Policy Center in Falls Church, VA, has formed a campaign against the relationship of NASCAR with Jackson, saying that the money is just being used to "line the pockets" of Jackson and his constituents. One of Jackson's staff directors reports that the money is being used for salaries, staff, travel expenses, and a yearly conference called Rainbow/Push in Chicago, June 21-25.
The Aaron's Dream Team First All Female Pit Crew ready (after extensive training and practice), to change tires and refuel Shawna Robinson's #49 truck this week, June 6th, at Texas Motorspeedway in the Craftsman Truck Series race, on the SPEED Channel. Good Luck, Ladies!!
Hundreds of fans gathered to meet Dale Jarrett Tuesday at the NASCAR Speed Park in Myrtle Beach, SC
Rumors are flying again about the #4 car losing it's Kodak sponsorship and getting another driver to replace Mike Skinner. Larry McClure, car owner, says the rumors "have no validity whatsoever".
Dale, Jr. met fans and promoted his cologne, Drakkar Noir, in Chicago on Wednesday.
Hendrick Motorsports to introduce new safety seats, constructed during the past two years according to driver specifications, in their drivers' cars by July. Other drivers may also opt to use the new seats.
Mark Martin to race in four Busch races next year.
Jeff Burton to play golf in "Muscular Dystrophy Charity Tournament" and then to go bowling in the "MDA Bowl-a-Thon" in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Monday, June 9th.
Michael Waltrip's pit crew won fastest pit crew competition last Sunday in Dover.
Bill Elliott, still in pain from broken foot bones, will have standby driver Frank Kimmel this weekend at Pocono.
"Where's Mongo Contest" finds Mongo look alike winner from Brooklyn, NY, who will enjoy VIP weekend at Michigan race June 14th through June 15th.
Kyle Petty says he plans to keep racing for at least four to five more years, while also running Petty Enterprises and continuing his charity work.
Tony Stewart bruised but okay after crashing his Midget Car at Tri-City Speedway, Illinois this week.
Jeff Gordon and Juan Pablo Montoya will be featured in LIVE TV presentation, June 11 at noon, called "Tradin Paint". The two will trade cars for a run at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Jeff Hammond says the first all female pit crew "was an embarrassment for all of racing" due to their 30 second pit stop to change 2 tires last Friday. They will debut at the Truck Race this Friday night on the SPEED channel. Let's hope they will get it together by then!
First all female pit crew in a truck race completes pit stop with two tire change in 25 seconds Friday night for Shawna Robinson and is probably most photographed pit crew at Texas Motorspeedway for the week.
Brendan Gaughan wins truck race Friday night.
Scott Riggs, dripping with Nestle's Chocolate Milk in the victory lane, wins the Busch race Saturday night in Nashville.
Dale Jarrett, Ken Schrader, and David Green all involved in violent crashes during Pocono 500 Sunday, but all walk away okay.
Tony Stewart has his first win of the season in Pocono 500 Sunday. Congratulations, Tony, from Racinbabes.com!!
Points Leaders after Pocono - 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 3rd Jeff Gordon
Next race is Father's Day Weekend in Michigan.
Several race teams are unhappy with NASCAR's decision to stop Coca Cola 600 Sunday night
Jimmie Johnson happy about additional reward of having contract renewed for five years by Hendrick Motorsports and retaining sponsorship of Lowe's
Jerry Nadeau is transferred from Richmond to NC Rehabilitation Center to continue recovery from crash in Richmond
Lowe's Motor Speedway reports loss of $500,000 last weekend due to bad weather conditions
Confirmation reported of Rockingham's loss of Fall race date next year, Darlington's loss of Labor Day race to California, and Darlington gaining Rockingham's Fall race date
Goodyear says they will continue to be NASCAR's official tire sponsor
The #5 car with Terry Labonte will have paint scheme in Dover to promote new Disney movie, "Finding Nemo"
Ryan Newman gains pole position for Sunday's MBNA Armed Forces Family 400 in Dover
Joe Nemechek wins Busch race Saturday in Dover
Race fans converge on Dover Downs Casino during race weekend
Ryan Newman wins Dover race Sunday despite having to battle with a loss of power steering in his car. Congratulations Ryan, from Racinbabes.com!!
Points Leaders after Dover - 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 3rd Jeff Gordon
Next stop - Pocono Raceway
Jimmie Johnson's crew chief fined $1,000 for non approved air device at The Winston prerace inspection
Bill Elliott to try to race in the Coca Cola 600 with 3 broken bones in his foot after crash in The Winston
Several of the American Idol finalists will perform at the Coca Cola prerace show Sunday in Charlotte
NASCAR has taken the engine from Dale Jarrett's car in The Winston after finding the team had changed engines in the car against their approval
Sterling Marlin's crew chief fined $10,000 upon discovery of a weight that was incorrectly attached to the car during inspection
Great News!- Jerry Nadeau has made tremendous progress this week, is communicating verbally, and is fully conscious during his continued rehab in Richmond!!!! We're pulling for you, Jerry!
Jeff Gordon to cohost "Live with Regis and Kelly" May 28th, 2003
Kyle Petty's "Ride Across America" to be sponsored by Georgia Pacific this summer
All activities scheduled for Thursday at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte have been moved to Friday, due to rain.
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is leading in votes for the Most Popular Driver so far this year. Click here to VOTE for your favorite driver!!
Margaret Lindhjem, age 26, is the first woman to become a team engineer in the Winston Cup Series. Margaret works with the #43 Petty Enterprises Dodge.
Ryan Newman wins pole position for Coca Cola 600
Camera Crews to follow Robby Gordon in Indy Race and Coca Cola 600 Sunday to film documentary for broadcast on SPEED channel Wednesday, May 28, at 7pm
Carbon Monoxide Fresh Air Catalyst approved by NASCAR to be used voluntarily in all race cars and trucks. The cost to teams will be $400 and 2 hours to install it.
Ryan Newman apologizes and tells Tony Stewart that his accident during The Winston was not Tony's fault, after viewing video replays.
Mike Skinner's #4 looking good this week after he qualifies third for Sunday's race
Matt Kenseth wins the Busch Race in Charlotte
Eighteen year old Kyle Busch makes strong debut finishing 2nd in Busch Race
Race fans have a roaring good time in speedway parking lots before Charlotte race Sunday
Jimmie Johnson wins the Coca Cola 600 Sunday night after race is called due to rain. Congratulations, Jimmie, for the second week in a row from Racinbabes.com!!
Points Leaders after the Coca Cola 600 1st-Matt Kenseth, 2nd Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 3rd Kurt Busch, 4th Jeff Gordon
Next Race - Dover, Delaware!
Week of 5-12-03 to 5-18-03: (news source-AP) I hope all of you had a wonderful Mother's Day! Governor Mike Easley, NC, was not injured when he crashed Jimmie Johnson's #48 car into the wall at 120 mph, in a practice session for The Winston, last week at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Robby Gordon qualified third for the May 25th Indy race. He also plans to drive in the Coca-Cola 600 later that same day in Charlotte. Scott Riggs won the Busch Race last Saturday, May 10th
"Fast Food Cook Off" to be held at Hendrick Motorsports on May 21st, in Charlotte, NC, to raise funds for The Hendrick Marrow Foundation. Mike Wallace to sub for Jerry Nadeau in the #01 car Charlotte, NC "takes it to the streets" Wednesday, May 14, by closing off downtown streets to display all 23 race cars of drivers to be in The Winston race in an effort to keep The Winston race in Charlotte. Although NASCAR is headquartered in Daytona Beach, FLA, North Carolina is considered the "motorsports capital of the world", since 90% of the drivers, teams, and owners live in the state of North Carolina. The NC campaign slogan is "There's No Place Like Home".
The "Ride For Victory" to benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp founded by Kyle and Patty Petty, was a huge success with over 200 bikers riding from Charlotte to Darlington, lapping the track "Too Tough to Tame" in Darlington, and ending up at the NASCAR Cafe in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Fun times were had by all at the Myrtle Beach NASCAR Cafe "Ride to Victory" celebration concert in the parking lot with Kyle Petty, and later that evening when NASCAR fans and bikers packed the House of Blues for a jam up concert by "38 Special". Ted Musgrave wins The Winston Inaugural Truck Race Friday night in Charlotte
"The Lady in Black" truly is in mourning with news that Darlington will lose the Labor Day Weekend Race, AND suffer a 50 million dollar loss to the local economy due to NASCAR's realignment scheme driven by bigger dollars at bigger tracks.
New report that Darlington may get Rockingham's November Race date to replace the Labor Day Weekend loss New TV commercial will star Matt Kenseth in effort to promote safe drinking responsibilities
NASCAR still working on Safety Escape Roof Hatch for race cars NASCAR may have new carbon monoxide air purification catalysts ready for race cars by May 25th Charlotte race Jeff Burton wins The Winston Open and entry into The Winston All Star Race Rusty Wallace edged out of The Winston by Ricky Rudd in first segment of race
Crash takes top drivers out of The Winston Jimmie Johnson wins The Winston and a million dollars!! Congrats, Jimmie, from Racinbabes.com!!!! Week of 5-05-03 to 5-11-03: (news source-AP)
Bill Elliott drives it home with a one second lead to win the pole position for The Winston Million Dollar Race to be held Saturday night at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC.
Steve Park says, "Change is good" after winning the pole for The Winston Open in new ride with Richard Childress Racing.
Geoffrey Bodine to host 12th annual golf tournament, on May 14th at Birkdale Golf Club, NC, for Make-A-Wish Foundation. http://www.geoffreybodineclassic.org
Elliott Sadler will host "Hoops for Hope" basketball charity at UNC, Charlotte this week for Autism Society of America. There will be a one hour shoot out between NASCAR drivers and motorsports media. This charity is very near and dear to Elliott, since his niece has been diagnosed with autism.
Jerry Nadeau had just visited POW Jessica Lynch and other soldiers, at Walter Reed Army Hospital, two days prior to his accident. Our thoughts are still with his family and friends.
Jerry Nadeau upgraded to serious condtion instead of critical
Jeff Green, #30, fired by Childress Racing, after arguing with car owner Saturday about crash with Kevin Harvick
Second Annual "Fan Appreciation Day" to be held May 23rd, at Evernham Motorsports in Statesville, NC, from 10am to 4pm
A "NASCAR Duel" will feature Dave Blaney and Matt Kenseth, May 10th, at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin
On May 10th, Mark Martin's son, Matt, will compete in the Bandelero Division at Cordele Motor Speedway in Georgia. Dad, Mark, will be there also.
Jeff Burton will host "Muscle Team 2003" at Charlotte Coliseum on May 14th, to raise money for the MDA, Muscular Dystrophy Association. This star studded event will feature Charlotte celebs, athletes, and top business leaders with local MDA children for games, food and fun.
Winston Cup Racing Wives Auxillary to host "The Women of NASCAR Fashion Show", Friday, May 16th, at noon, in the Tom Johnson Camping Pavilion, near Charlotte's Lowe's Motor Speedway. For ticket information, go to www.winstoncupracingwives.org
Steve Park fired by Teresa Earnhardt; Jeff Green will replace Park and drive for DEI
Steve Park hired by Childress Racing to drive #30 car, will switch with Jeff Green
Jerry Nadeau now in fair condition with rib, lung and head injuries due to angle of crash with concrete wall on driver's side of car
Nadeau crash most severe since installation of black boxes in race cars two years ago
Race car drivers realize that although many improvements have been made and are still being made, there's no way to make racing safe 100 % of time.
NASCAR pushes to have installation of "soft walls" in place by Fall races in Richmond and New Hampshire.
Busch Race qualifying in Madison, Illinois at Gateway International Raceway, to be held Friday, with Busch Charter Pipeline 250 to be held Saturday at 2:30 pm (FX)
Todd Bodine is #1 in points in Busch Series. Bobby Hamilton is #1 in points in Truck Series.
Dale Jarrett gets 4th new crew chief in past fifteen months, Shawn Parker.
Week of 4-28-03 to 5-04-03: (news source-AP) Tuesday, April 29th, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. would have been 52 years old; Teresa Earnhardt to host birthday celebration of his life at DEI in Mooresville, NC with live radio, live cams, and many guest speakers and race fans. Last April 29th, fans flocked to DEI to remember his birthday and his legacy. Our hearts are with you! May 1st, Happy 39th Birthday, Sis, in your birthcity of Richmond!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fireworks Show to follow Hardee's 250 race Friday, May 2nd in Richmond Richmond International Raceway to host pre-race salute to America and 50 years of racing At pre-race show Saturday, May 3rd
Saturday's Pontiac Excitement 400 sold out in Richmond Earnhardt, Jr. to be guest writer for "Rolling Stone" later this month Jeff Gordon to make cameo appearance in "Back in Action" Looney Tunes movie next Fall
Drivers agree on love for Saturday night under the lights races Michael Waltrip qualifies first for pole in Hardee's 250 Busch race Kyle Busch, who turns 18 Friday, May 3rd, and is brother of Kurt, is now "legal age" to race in Winston Cup and will debut in May 25th Charlotte race Jeff Gordon drives 11 year old student, who has leukemia, to school in Kansas City Wednesday morning in #24 stock car. Both are greeted by teachers and classmates waving checkered flags. Rusty Wallace is guest commentator for Busch race Jerry Nadeau is in critical condition in Richmond hospital after crash in practice. NASCAR has sent plane for his wife, Jada to get to Richmond from her grandfather's funeral in South Carolina, but has encountered severe weather. Our hearts go out to you during this very difficult time. Kevin Harvick wins Busch race under caution; 14 cautions during race Jerry Nadeau still in critical, but stable condition and doctors say they are encouraged by improvement in his vital signs Joe Nemechek wins Saturday night Richmond race under red flag. Congratulations Joe, from Racinbabes.com!!
Points Leaders after Richmond - 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 3rd Kurt Busch
Next Races: Saturday, May 10th, Gateway International Speedway - Busch Series on FX; Saturday, May 17th, The Winston, Lowe's Motor Speedway, Charlotte, NC
Week of 4-21-03 to 4-27-03: (news source-AP)
California here we come!
After enjoying Easter week off, we're back to racing this weekend at California Speedway for the seventh year.
Native sons of California return to roots - Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Mike Skinner, Robby Gordon, Kevin Harvick, Ron Hornaday, and Casey Mears
Mario Andretti goes airborne and flips three times at Indy practice crash due to debris on race track, but he walks away from it okay
Mike Skinner, #4 Kodak - will he stay or will he go??? rumors are flying again!
Fresh air catalyst system being tested by NASCAR to reduce or eliminate carbon monoxide fumes for drivers
Poor economy continues to worry teams about losing high dollar sponsorships
North Carolina may issue license plates with NASCAR drivers' names and logos
Arnold Schwarzenegger will wave green flag to start Sunday's Auto Club 500 race
Angered NASCAR man fan sends half a million emails to Fox Entertainment due to auto race being pre-empted by baseball game causing Fox to shut down part of website and fan to possibly spend up to a year in prsion
Robby Gordon spends Easter vacation with friends in yearly tradition at Lake Havasu, Arizona, and getting his new museum/store, "Robby Gordon Off Road", ready to open in Anaheim, California
New Jersey developer proposes to build NASCAR track, called Liberty Speedway, to seat 100,000 in Linden, New Jersey
Michael Waltrip plans to look for a driver and sponsor to race a truck for him next year
Kevin Harvick's burned feet still healing after Martinsville races
New Hampshire track to be repaved this week
Tony Stewart thinks NASCAR should have traveling safety teams attend races to improve safety
Hollywood Jeff Hammond to appear in Britney Spears movie???
Steve Park will get custom temporary tattoo this Thursday on bicep, from famous Christien Tinsley, for California weekend
Earnhardt, Jr., Dale Jarrett, Rusty Wallace, and Elliott Sadler testing at Memphis Motorpark this week to prepare for Richmond race
"Walk on the Track" for charity to be held May 29, at Dover International Speedway at 6 p.m.
Groundbreaking held Tuesday for new Houston Superspeedway near Agleton, Texas
State of Tennessee wants to create and distribute NASCAR license plates
On May 15, the new "Ride to Victory" motorcycle charity ride will travel from Charlotte, NC to Myrtle Beach, SC to benefit the "Victory Junction Gang Camp". Kyle Petty and other NASCAR celebs will lead the bikers from Charlotte to Darlington Raceway for lunch and then on to NASCAR Cafe in Myrtle Beach for a concert in the parking lot. Kyle hopes to make this an annual event coinciding with Bikers' Week at Myrtle Beach. For more information on this exciting charity event, visit www.kylepettycharityride.com
After many trials and tribulations, Steve Park wins pole position for Sunday's race!
Matt Kenseth wins Saturday Busch race after tough challenge from Michael Waltrip
Robby Gordon will drive in Indy 500 on May 25 to replace injured driver Dario Franchitti
Brian Rose suspended from Truck Series by NASCAR
Shawna Robinson will drive truck in June in Texas and make history with all female 7 member pit crew
Cheerios donates thousands of books to school children for laps completed Sunday by John Andretti
Kurt Busch wins Sunday in California with 115,000 fans present! Congratulations, Kurt, from Racinbabes.com!!!
Bobby Labonte finishes second in photo finish with Rusty Wallace third
Points Leaders after California - 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 3rd Jeff Gordon
Next race is Richmond, Saturday night under the lights!!
Week of 4-7-03 to 4-13-03: (news source-AP)
Points Leaders after Talladega, 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Dale Earnhardt,Jr., 3rd Kurt Busch
Drivers question Earnhardt's move below yellow line at Talladega
Brad Parrott released as #88 crew chief and competition director Todd Parrott goes on leave of absence in effort to get Dale Jarrett back into championship running (4-9)
New Infield Care Center unveiled at Martinsville Speedway Tuesday
Jamie McMurray to take a break from driving in the Busch race this Saturday
Martinsville Speedway will add new seats and construct new highway entrance
Rick Mast will be Truck Race Grand Marshall this weekend
Talladega Superspeedway needs to be redesigned to be safer, say drivers and track owners after several dangerous crashes last weekend
Martinsville Speedway Concession Stands voted most affordable of all Winston Cup tracks
"Wheel of Fortune" TV program is featuring NASCAR this week
Jeff Gordon featured on cover of "Racing Milestones" April issue
Bill Elliott's pit crew wins $20,000 for fastest work last Sunday
Robbie Gordon raises over $18,000 donated by Cingular Wireless at $100 per lap completed last Sunday, for Special Olympics USA Team with several Special Olympians present treated as VIPs
Michael Waltrip will be Truck Series announcer this Saturday at Martinsville while brother DW will drive in truck race on SPEED channel
"The Daytona 500" video, shown at DAYTONA USA, has won 3 awards for Best Sports Documentary at various film festivals throughout the USA
Jeff Gordon wins pole position for Sunday Martinsville race
Ted Musgrave qualifies 1st for Martinsville truck race
Dennis Setzer wins truck race Saturday
DW finishes 7th in truck race, throws down helmet and breaks it
Richard Childress Racing (RCR) will open new expanded museum on May 16, 2003, showing 50 years of auto racing
Brad Parrott, ousted by Yates Racing, immediately rehired by Roush Racing to work with #99, Jeff Burton's team
Possible tire war ahead between Goodyear and Firestone?
Richard Childress admits to selling a large equity share of RCR to Chartwell Investments, NY, in order to "help RCR Enterprises go to another level"
Ward Burton will have to use back up car and start from the rear Sunday due to wrecking his car in practice
Martinsville - shortest track, hottest brakes, road rage birthplace
Busch drivers not happy with low payouts and Winston Cup competitors in Busch Races
Mike Helton, NASCAR President, to make pre-race statement Sunday about recent NASCAR rulings
Mike Helton says judgement calls will have to be made by NASCAR Officials at certain times just like in any other sport
Jeff Gordon passes Bobby Labonte for the win Sunday at Martinsville, race finishes under caution last two laps Congratulations on your win Jeff from Racinbabes.com!!!!
Points Leaders after Martinsville 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Earnhardt, Jr., 3rd Jeff Gordon
Drivers, pit crews, owners, and workers will have much deserved vacation next weekend to celebrate Easter with families!!!
Week of 3-31-03 to 4-6-03: (news source-AP)
Points Leaders - 1st Matt Kenseth, 2nd Kurt Busch, 3rd Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Joe Nemechek car owner fined $25,000 for illegal spring after Busch race win
Nemechek's crew chief fined $5,000 and suspended for 2 races due to illegal spring
Drivers, owners, and crews leave Texas dazed and confused over new rulings at races
Is Mike Helton, President of Nascar, making new rules as he goes to each race??
Mike Helton admits mistake was made in ruling on drivers passing during caution; Jeff Gordon should have been race leader after passing Matt Kenseth during caution flag, due to no rule which prohibits drivers passing during cautions
Kyle Petty may need to let ribs heal a liitle longer before driving in race again
"Front Row Joe" Nemechek takes the pole position for the Talladega Busch Race
IROC, International Race of Champions Series to run Saturday at Talladega Superspeedway Earnhardt, Jr. not wanting to jinx his luck by talking about wins at Talladega
Tina Gordon to drive car #22 in Busch Race on Saturday in Sweet Home Alabama
Tina Gordon to make first appearance on "Trackside" 4-4-03, on Speed channel live from Talladega for annual benefit of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind, hosted each year by Ned Jarrett (read more about Tina Gordon on Females in Racin page)
Payout available for Sunday Aarron's Dream Machine Race is $6.2 million
Talladega fans to join in singing of "God Bless America" Sunday at pre-race
Allison Grandstand fans to hold up 23,000 cards with "God Bless Our Troops" Sunday
Busch race has 21 car pileup on 10th lap of race
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. rolls across finish line, almost out of gas, to win Busch race Saturday
Tina Gordon finishes 10th in Busch race
Drivers to drive for Autism Society of America in Sunday's race
Fourth lap of Sunday's race has 27 car pileup, due to cut tire on Ryan Newman's car
Ryan Newman's car on fire after 27 car pileup, tire goes over outside race track wall into non-spectator area, Newman loses cool in after crash interview
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. pulls off win at Sunday's Talladega Superspeedway Race, Congratulations on your super win, Dale, Jr. from Racinbabes.com!!!!
Next week - on to Martinsville Speedway, VA
Week of 3-24-03 to 3-30-03: (news source-AP)
Kyle Petty released from hospital Sunday after evaluation
Happy Birthday, Cale Yarborough, 3-27-03, from Racinbabes .com
Texas Tailgate party to be held before Busch race Saturday
Tony Furr leaves #4 Kodak Team and starts with #0 car
Street festival to be held in Sundance Square, Fort Worth with free family entertainment and driver appearances
Ricky Craven to be on QVC broadcast at 8pm, March 28th
Brett Bodine to throw first pitch for Greensboro, NC baseball game, April 8th
Texas Motor Speedway to finish rebuilding scoring tower, before weekend races, which was knocked over by high winds recently
Mark Martin to be profiled on "Beyond the Glory" on Fox Sports Network at 8pm, Sunday, March 30th
Earnhardt, Jr. to "burn rubber" in FastLane TV appearance on Fox, Friday, March 28th, at 8pm
Rousch truck series crew chief fined $1500. and suspended 2 months for illegal spring use on #50 truck at Mesa Marin Raceway
Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. worked Monday and Tuesday in Concord, NC, filming a music video with the 3 Doors Down band, to be shown in April or May
Reality Racing TV show to possibly be filmed at Texas Motor Speedway by Fox to air in June for seven weeks
Texas Motor Speedway to enforce security checks at track this weekend and implement no fly zone within 3 miles of the track
$6 million purse available at Texas races this year
Increased talk of Texas to get second race, The Rock to lose one, and Darlington to keep two in 2004
UPS to show new logo on #88 car and Dale Jarrett's uniform
Pillsbury Dough Boy to "ride" on Petty # 43 car, while #45 features Brawny ad in Texas
Texas Samsung/Radio Shack 500 sold out for 155,000 seating capacity Sunday
New, innovative "Trak Vak" to actually vacuum water from track if it rains at TMS
Texas Motor Speedway to feature patriotic race weekend
100,000 American flags, donated by Lowe's, to be given to fans who arrive first at TMS Sunday for Texas Samsung/Radio Shack 500
Bobby Labonte, Texas native wins pole for Sunday
Tony Stewart's car impounded by NASCAR during inspection; first time NASCAR has impounded an entire car
Joe Nemechek wins Busch race under caution
Jeff Hammond shows rodeo skills on mechanical bull during pre-race show
Jimmie Johnson visits Ft. Mead to help pack USO Care Packages for troops
Britney Spears attends Sunday race in Texas
Kyle Petty has substitute driver due to broken ribs from Bristol race
Plans announced for Texas Motor Speedway to house Texas Motorsports Hall of Fame
Ryan Newman wins Sunday race at TMS, Earnhardt, jr pushes ahead of Jeff Gordon for second place finish; Congratulations, Ryan, from Racinbabes.com!!!
Week of 3-17-03 to 3-23-03: (news source-AP)
Bristol has tough act to follow after Darlington excitement
Bristol Motor Speedway sold out again!
Happy Birthday, Larry McClure!, and Tina Gordon!
Kodak #4 Team is close to home base this weekend of Abingdon, VA
Kodak #4, Mike Skinner, qualifies 6th Friday at Bristol
Ryan Newman beats Jeff Gordon in qualifying to take pole in Food City 500
Thunder Valley ready to rumble with new seats, world's fastest half mile track
160,000 expected at Bristol's Food City 500 Sunday
Bristol completes "the bowl" with expansion, adds Earnhardt, Sr. Memorial Section
2000th Winston Cup Race at Bristol Sunday
Jerry Nadeau wants win for USA Troops in Army sponsored car
Johnny Benson says remember military troops are the true heroes of today
NASCAR pushes realignment schedule announcement to late summer
Bristol Race purse is $4,649,329.00 this year
DW cranks up power washer at home for therapy
Kurt Busch visits High School Students in Bristol
Kevin Harvick takes Busch race
American flags flying everywhere again at Sunday's race as fans, crews, and drivers salute troops fighting overseas
Drivers start engines on command from representatives of each branch of military
Kyle Petty taken from track in ambulance and then airlifted to hospital after crash. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Kurt Busch grabs Bristol win Sunday. Congratulations Kurt from Racinbabes.com!!
Points Leaders: 1st Kenseth 935, 2nd Busch 797, 3rd Stewart 788
Next stop is Texas Motor Speedway
Week of 3-10-03 to 3-16-03: (news source-AP)
DARLINGTON, the FIRST Nascar race track gears up for 100th Nascar Race
Darlington tickets still available at darlingtonraceway.com
250,000 troops overseas and economy in USA affecting sporting event attendance
SC Governor Mark Sanford to serve as Darlington Race Grand Marshall
Ryan Newman to receive award on National Athletic Awards on Fox, 3-11-03
Deadline over for lucky fan to win $1,000,000 at Carolina Dodge Dealers 400
Drivers either love or hate the challenge of "Lady in Black, Too Tough to Tame"
Bill France got FIRST BIG NASCAR SHOW at Darlington Raceway in 1950 through Harold Brasington's eccentric vision, when future of Nascar was shaky
Kyle Petty to have 650th career start in Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 Sunday
Winged Warriors vintage muscle cars to take pre-race lap for 100th Cup race
Darlington is being called Master's Tournament of auto racing
Truck Series will be back on track in Darlington
Darlington Raceway will break ground this weekend to expand museum
Buck Baker's 1949 Oldsmobile to take pre-race lap on Darlington Raceway
Expanded museum to change name to Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum
Race Fans to celebrate 100th Darlington race and St. Patrick's Day Weekend
First Darlington Spring Race,The Rebel 300 in 1957, had tickets for $5 and $8, convertibles racing, fans in their Sunday finest, and drivers fighting after the race (sometimes joined by the wives)
1957 Rebel 300 was held on Saturday; SC Blue Laws did not allow Sunday racing until late in the decade of 1970s
Rain continues to plague qualifying Thursday at Darlington Raceway
Travis Kvapil has pole position for Truck Race Friday; Stanton Barrett in pole position for Busch Race Saturday
Local boys, Ron Barfield (Busch Series) and Jody Lavendar (Truck Series) ready to race
Sister and brother Canadian team to race in Friday's Truck race
Bobby Hamilton wins Truck Series race Friday
Elliott Sadler wins pole position for Sunday's race with 170.147 mph lap
Busch race rained out Saturday at Darlington
Rain hampers race weekend for fourth weekend in a row
Darlington Raceway almost has sellout crowd for Sunday's race
Carolina Dodge Dealers' 400 exciting from beginning to end
Ric Flair makes appearance at Sunday's race
Thanks to Traci Bridges for a great article about RacinBabes.com in the Florence Morning News !!
Photo finish at Darlington race Sunday shows Ricky Craven wins, Kurt Busch is second; closest finish, .002 seconds, in history of Nascar video finishes
Craven and Busch tied for 5th in point standings
Congratulations, Ricky, from Racinbabes.com!!!
Bodine wins Busch race in another action packed finish at Darlington
Next race is Bristol
Week of 3-3-03 to 3-9-03: (news source-AP) New NC Hwy. #3 dedicated on 3-3-03 in memory of Dale, Sr., #3 Little E to be on upcoming Fastlane TV episode??? Points Leaders - Waltrip 461, Kenseth 458, Johnson 447 Kenseth wins $365, 875.00 for 1st place finish in Las Vegas Tickets now on sale for June 28, Earnhardt Tribute Concert in Daytona at daleearnhardtinc.com Michael Waltrip delays Darlington testing due to flu Casey Mears and other drivers are practicing at Darlington this week France brothers listed by Forbes Magazine in world's richest list with $1Billion each Tony Stewart's speeding yellow Ferrari stop in Daytona is under internal police investigation due to letting Stewart go with just a warning $145,000 raised in Las Vegas for Speedway Children's Charities Newman wins pole at 191 mph Bruton Smith and Bill France continue ongoing feud. Smith says, "Nobody wants to go to Rockingham. There's just no reason for this sport to still go there." Bobby Labonte wins race and $205,233 in Bass Pro 500 in Atlanta Sunday CONGRATULATIONS BOBBY!! Point Leaders - Kenseth 618; Stewart 569; Waltrip 543 Next Race - DARLINGTON - The FIRST Nascar Race Track!!!
Week of 2-24-03 to 3-2-03: (news source-AP)
About 15,000 seats were empty at Rockingham race on 2-23-03
Darlington fans need to fill seats in March
Darlington fans are sending letters to Nascar to support raceway
Ice storm creates havoc for car transporters on way to Vegas
Kurt Busch is proud hometown boy in Las Vegas
Driver auction held in Sam's Town by Speedway Children's Charities
New road will improve race track access and traffic in Las Vegas
Mike Wallace fined $3,000 for poor choice of words on TV 2-24-03
Las Vegas race soldout for this Sunday; 140,000 fans to set record
For third time this season, rain is factor in race pre setup
Workers rush to pump water from 1400 acre Las Vegas race facility
Race weekend room rates continue to climb
Las Vegas room rates up - $300 to $500 for Saturday night, 3-1-03
Several Vegas hotels sold out 3 to 4 months ago for race
Business leaders declare Vegas Nascar weekend 2nd largest money making event of the year. In first place is New Year's Eve. No wonder they want another race!!
Championship Boxing event Saturday night brings even more money to Vegas from race fans and race employees
Vegas speedway will add 10,000 more seats, starting after Sunday's race
Qualifying for Sam's Town 300 canceled by rain Friday, Stanton Barrett on pole
Rusty Wallace says a lot of peculiar things went on with car setups in Daytona
California Speedway may add lights to have night races
Only one skydiver remains hospitalized after high winds incident at the Rock
Tony Stewart keeps his cool after accident filled Subway 400
Hwy. 136 becomes NC Hwy. 3 in memory of Dale Earnhardt, Sr.
Teresa Earnhardt to unveil 1st NC Hwy. #3 sign on front road of DEI on symbolic date of 3-3-03
Bobby Labonte wins pole for Sunday's race in cool late evening qualifying
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Petty become grandparents again (12th time), 2-24-03, when daughter has baby boy
Ricky Rudd, who has a pilot's license, visits Air Force Raptor plane at Vegas Base
Weekly Pit Crew Awards: Daytona - M. Waltrip Crew; Rockingham - D. Blaney Crew
Las Vegas Speedway to take about $19 million profit to the bank after this weekend
Good luck to all involved with Sunday's race!
Joe Nemechek wins Busch Race
Bill Elliott has flu while driving in Sunday's race
Tony Stewart to "shave legs" for next race??
Mike Skinner apologizes for his mistake that takes out several cars Sunday
Jeff Gordon drives demolished car back on track to get points
Words fly when S. Marlin sends J. Johnson into spin and out of race
Matt Kenseth wins Sunday in Las Vegas. Congratulations from Racinbabes.com!!
Next race - Atlanta, fastest track on the circuit
Week of 2-17-03 to 2-23-03: (news source-AP) Mikey Waltrip has satellite interview with D. Letterman, due to snow M. Waltrip appears on Regis 2-20, and on to QVC in Philly, then to the Rock Waltrip's winning car on display at Daytona USA for 1 year Mrs. Jerry Nadeau (Jada) gives birth to daughter, Natalie, 2-17-03; Congrats!! Ryan Newman's roll cage miraculously protects him, NASCAR impounds car Mikey Waltrip ran in Boston Marathon last April #4 Kodak Car features "Gods and Generals" Civil War Movie at the Rock Quiet candlelight memorial held 2-18 at DEI, Mooresville, NC, for Earnhardt, Sr., on second anniversary of his fatal accident (our thoughts are with you) Invitation only, "Fire and Ice Ball", Cannon Village, NC, raises $3,000 toward completion of Dale Earnhardt Plaza; $13,600 raised so far Subway 400, Sunday at NC Speedway, 1st nonrestrictor plate race of 2003, and 1st race in the Carolinas this season Dave Blaney wins pole for Subway 400, first time ever Mark Martin is Grand Marshall for Subway 400 NC Speedway has trouble filling seats, could lose race to larger market w/ more $ Point Standings (Winston) 1 M. Waltrip 185, 2 K. Busch 170, 3 J. Johnson 17 Points (Busch) #1 Earnhardt, Jr., 185 Points (Trucks) #1 Rick Crawford, 185 Busch Race postponed til Monday in Rockingham, due to rain Saturday March Winds arrive early at The Rock for Subway 400 Race Sunday Weak economy affects attendance of first 2 races of 2003 season Tire wear will be crucial at The Rock, 70 laps max before 4 tire change Domino's becomes official pizza of Nascar Good Luck to all involved with Subway 400 Sunday from RacinBabes.com Dale Jarrett wins Subway 400 at The Rock; CONGRATULATIONS!!! Jarrett declares winning trophy is Zack's when Jarrett gets home 2nd place goes to Busch, 3rd to Kenseth in Subway 400 Point Leader is Kurt Busch with 345 points Next stop, Viva Las Vegas!
February, 2003 TV Guide to feature 2003 Racing Season Preview TV Speed channel to feature Speed Weeks action TV program, The Pulse, to featureYoung Guns racing segment, 2-13-03 Fans loved watching Jeff Gordon on SNL segments Jeff Green wins the pole for Daytona 500, Earnhardt Jr. is second Race Teams searching for Voo-Doo Engine Oil in Daytona Shawna Robinson drives #65 Aaron Dream Machine in Arca Race Deborah Renshaw qualifies 13th for Arca Race, finishes 24th Winston/RJR announces possible withdrawal from Cup sponsorship Prayers and memorials continue for Space Shuttle Columbia families Dateline program tapes segment with Teresa Earnhardt, to air 2-14-03 Bill Elliott named most popular driver for 2002 Superfine Hunk, John Travolta will be Grand Marshall for Daytona 500 Rick Mast announces retirement due to carbon monoxide poisoning Happy Birthday Danny Lawrence on Sunday, Daytona 500 day! $13,816,240 to be awarded at 2003 Daytona 500 Mariah Carey to sing National Anthem, Daytona 500 Lots of dinners, gatherings, and fun times happening in Daytona 2003 Racing Preview magazines are on shelves now Robert Huffman wins Goody's Dash race Chase Montgomery, 19, wins Arca Race; Alice Cooper is car co-owner Rock & Roller, car-owner, Alice Cooper to give concert in Sanford, Fla. Gordon, Jarrett, and Sadler to attend NBA Allstar Game Earnhardt, Jr. is guest photographer in his garage for Playboy triplets Mrs. K. Harvick wears firesuit on pitroad as safety precaution at Shootout Practice wreck forces Skinner, Sadler, and J. Burton to backup cars Richard Petty is winner of All Time Top Ten Point Finishers Jeff Gordon chosen by media as most likely to win 2003 Cup Jason Leffler gets pole for truck race, Rick Crawford wins race Tina Gordon, only female truck driver, crashes, finishes 22nd Team Engineers using internet, high tech to fine tune cars Happy Valentine's Day and weekend RacinBabes!
TBM publishes new website for female race fans, RacinBabes.com
Rusty Wallace sent to back of starting lineup, 38th, illegal carburetor Wallace crew chief fined $10,000 for using wrong carburetor Tony Stewart stopped for speeding in Daytona, given warning Mark Martin has to go to backup car due to flat tire, brush with wall J. Nemechek gains pole for Busch Race, Earnhardt, Jr. second Earnhardt, Jr. wins Busch Race Good luck to all working with Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 16 Teresa Earnhardt interviewed on Daytona 500 pre-race show New Daytona 500 CocaCola commercial focus on female race fans Ryan Newman in horrific crash at Daytona 500, but he's ok in interview Rain Delay at Daytona 500, dryers on track Tony Hawk skateboards on race track during rain delay Earnhardt, Jr. leads Daytona 500 at rain delay Rain Delay #2 at Daytona 500, race over halfway finished, Waltrip winning
Super Bowl of Racing, Daytona 500, stopped due to rain
Michael Waltrip wins Daytona 500, first race of 2003 season. Congratulations!!