http://nascartickets400.blogdrive.com/ nascar series Tue, 16 May 2006 10:55:04 PDT http://www.blogdrive.com Copyright 2006. Sports Sports General http://nascartickets400.blogdrive.com/archive/10.html Tue, 16 May 2006 18:52:42 GMT As reported on Nascar.com: DARLINGTON, S.C. -- Traffic giveth and traffic took away a possible win from Jeff Gordon Saturday night at Darlington Raceway, but there was no question Gordon's second-place finish in the Dodge Charger 500 provided something valuable. It was just a great run for us, so close and momentum that we can carry into next week and the next couple weeks at Charlotte," Gordon said. "I'm very happy." After sitting in a season-high sixth in points for two weeks, Gordon had fallen to ninth after losing an engine and finishing 40th at Richmond. Even though it was only one... (more) http://nascartickets400.blogdrive.com/comments?id=10 http://nascartickets400.blogdrive.com/archive/9.html Fri, 12 May 2006 23:23:59 GMT As rported on NASCAR.com CONCORD, N.C. -- Drivers will battle for a record $6.4 million during the May 28 Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway while total posted awards for the track's schedule of May events is more than $14.2 million. Already one of the richest races on the NASCAR circuit, the $6,432,681 in total awards for the Coca-Cola 600 is $153,032 more than was posted for last year's event and $2,095,632 more than competitors raced for in the 600-mile event just five years ago. "These are some impressive numbers as the prize money for our races continues to escalate, but money is... (more) http://nascartickets400.blogdrive.com/comments?id=9 http://nascartickets400.blogdrive.com/archive/8.html Thu, 16 Feb 2006 17:04:40 GMT The 2006 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard weekend, Aug. 4-6, will provide more on-track action for fans of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series racing, as an additional 30 minutes of practice time have been added to the 2006 schedule. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will play host to an exciting weekend of NASCAR racing, beginning with two practice sessions on Friday, Aug. 4, which again will be Chevy Day at the Brickyard. Qualifying and two practice sessions are scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 5, with the 13th annual Allstate 400 at the Brickyard race at 2:30 p.m. (local time) Sunday, Aug. 6. Tony Stewart... (more) http://nascartickets400.blogdrive.com/comments?id=8 http://nascartickets400.blogdrive.com/archive/7.html Fri, 25 Nov 2005 18:04:19 GMT Toyota president, John Howett has called on the powers that to ensure F1 has a 'clear vision' for the next four to five years. Speaking about 2005 as a whole, Howett pointed out that while he was pleased with the form of Toyota Racing, what frustrated him most was all the politics. He also added that in his view, FIA president, Max Mosley and F1 tsar, Bernie Ecclestone, could both learn a thing or two, by looking at how NASCAR is run in the US. "I think finishing fourth in the championship and scoring five podiums is a collective high [for us]. Coming into the season we would have been... (more) http://nascartickets400.blogdrive.com/comments?id=7 http://nascartickets400.blogdrive.com/archive/6.html Thu, 20 Oct 2005 22:31:18 GMT The 10 drivers competing in NASCAR's Chase for the Nextel Cup championship, in order of points standings: DRIVER: Tony Stewart CAR: No. 20 Home Depot Chevrolet CHASE POINTS: First (Tied), 5,777 POSITION CHANGE: None WHAT HAPPENED: Stewart crashed while leading at Charlotte after cutting a tire by running over debris on the track, and finished 25th to see his lead in the standings evaporate into a tie with Jimmie Johnson. Stewart has competed in 13 races at Martinsville with six top-10 finishes, including a victory in 2000. SPEAKING: "I doubt anybody shed any tears for us... (more) http://nascartickets400.blogdrive.com/comments?id=6 http://nascartickets400.blogdrive.com/archive/5.html Thu, 20 Oct 2005 22:05:54 GMT It will be difficult for Jimmie Johnson to focus on racing this weekend, to not allow his mind to wander to the friends he lost one year ago. When he drives through tiny Martinsville, Va., on his way to the race track, he and his teammates won't be able to avoid seeing the mountain that a Hendrick Motorsports plane slammed into last October, killing all 10 people on board. But Johnson is in the thick of a championship chase, and knows everyone on that plane would expect nothing less than for him to give it his all Sunday in pursuit of the Nextel Cup title. Johnson knows this weekend won't... (more) http://nascartickets400.blogdrive.com/comments?id=5 http://nascartickets400.blogdrive.com/archive/4.html Thu, 20 Oct 2005 21:50:17 GMT NASCAR officials have approached Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage about a possible date swap for the 2006 Samsung/RadioShack 500 Nextel Cup weekend. The race in Fort Worth currently is scheduled for April 9, one week after the series visits Martinsville Speedway. Gossage said Fox Network officials would like TMS and Martinsville to swap dates, taking TMS out of a battle for viewers against the Masters - one of golf's biggest tournaments. "They want to maximize TV ratings (for TMS), and that's a compliment," Gossage said. "But I do want to caution people - do not move any... (more) http://nascartickets400.blogdrive.com/comments?id=4 http://nascartickets400.blogdrive.com/archive/3.html Thu, 20 Oct 2005 21:39:32 GMT Todd Berrier will begin serving a two-race suspension from NASCAR this weekend after the National Stock Car Racing Commission on Wednesday unanimously rejected Richard Childress Racing's appeal of Berrier's multiple penalties. Berrier, crew chief for driver Kevin Harvick's No. 29 Goodwrench Chevrolet, was ejected from the grounds of Talladega Superspeedway on Oct. 1 -- a day after the car was found with three rules violations in its tail area in post-qualifying inspection. The following week Berrier was issued penalties including a $10,000 fine, suspension from NASCAR that amounted to... (more) http://nascartickets400.blogdrive.com/comments?id=3 http://nascartickets400.blogdrive.com/archive/2.html Thu, 20 Oct 2005 21:19:28 GMT The Stanley Works is adding a powerful new tool to its toolbox -- the co-primary sponsorship of the No. 10 Stanley Tools/Valvoline Dodge Charger and driver Scott Riggs. "Our customers are dedicated race fans, so this is a natural partnership for us," said Don McIlnay, President of the Stanley Tools Group. "The Stanley brand has already benefited tremendously from our association with Evernham Motorsports, Ray Evernham, Kasey Kahne, Jeremy Mayfield and Bill Elliott. Now, we're expanding our presence in racing to a co-primary sponsorship with Valvoline Evernham Racing. "This sponsorship... (more) http://nascartickets400.blogdrive.com/comments?id=2 http://nascartickets400.blogdrive.com/archive/1.html Thu, 20 Oct 2005 21:04:11 GMT Nextel Cup cars were on the track again Wednesday testing at Atlanta Motor Speedway in preparation for the Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 on Oct. 30. Dale Earnhardt Jr. topped the speed charts in his No. 8 Chevrolet, with a lap of 189.215 mph, (29.30 seconds). The No. 36 Chevrolet of Boris Said was second fastest. Accompanying Earnhardt Jr. and Said were Jimmie Johnson, and Martin Truex Jr. There was one incident of note during the day-long test. Said spun exiting Turn 2, but did not hit anything. http://nascartickets400.blogdrive.com/comments?id=1