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Enfinger
Makes Iowa Speedway Debut
July 10, 2010, 6
hours ago | Don Radebaugh
Two
weeks prior to the race among the meadows, Grant Enfinger and the GER team
tested at Iowa Speedway. The test run on June 28 was helpful and
Enfinger looks forward to making his career-debut at Iowa on Saturday. Enfinger,
driver of the No. 09 BeasleyAllen.com/Roush-Yates Performance Products Ford
Fusion, reflected positively on the test session. “Our
test run went well,” Enfinger said. “I’m glad we were able to put the
car on the track prior to the race. We didn’t get the car as balanced
as we’d like, but we’ve had time to work on it. The team and I feel
good about the times we ran. I feel like I typically run strong in
short tracks. This is the shortest track on our schedule this year, so
I’m looking forward to it.” Enfinger
regarded the race track at Iowa as all-around nice. “The
GER team had a really good first experience at Iowa Speedway,” Enfinger
said. “The track itself is nice. It provides for a lot of side by
side racing. I like its versatility. If the car isn’t handling
well on the bottom, you can go to the middle, and vice versa.” Similar
to the last ARCA Racing Series race in Michigan, a member of the GER team is
a local of the host-state. Crew member, Zach Ralston, grew up racing
go-karts in Newton, Iowa, where Iowa Speedway is located. Ralston met
Enfinger when they each worked for Andy Belmont Racing three years ago.
When Enfinger had the opportunity to race part-time with the ARCA Racing
Series, Ralston volunteered to help. The
23-year-old Iowa local soon became roommates with Enfinger living part-time
over the past year between Iowa and North Carolina. In addition to
being Enfinger’s right hand man throughout the race season, Ralston is
Enfinger’s co-pilot as they travel from race to race in the hauler. All
of Ralston’s work is volunteer, but he does it for the love of
racing. “I
love this sport,” Ralston said. “I’m very proud of Grant and the GER
team. Our placings throughout the season speak for themselves. I
really look forward to what’s in store for the team.” When
asked how he feels about being back in his home state, Ralston said, “Heading
back to Iowa is great.” “I love North Carolina, but it’s always a
breath of fresh air to be back in my home state for a bit,” he
continued. “It’s awesome that I grew up racing karts just up the road
from the speedway. I know I can speak for the rest of the team when I
say I’m looking forward to a great race with our BeasleyAllen.com/Roush-Yates
Performance Products Ford.” The
Prairie Meadows 200 at Iowa Speedway will be televised on SPEED at 9:00 PM ET
on July 10 with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring
and radio broadcast through the ARCA Racing Network at arcaracing.com. Contact:
Erica L. Giles Tim
George, Jr. Going for Win at Iowa in University of Miami Colors
July 09, 2010,
2:31:38 PM | Don Radebaugh
George's
No. 31 Chevrolet will carry a special paint scheme as the team heads west
this weekend to Newton, Iowa with University of Miami (UM) and The Buoniconti
Fund to Cure Paralysis serving as the primary sponsor. The No. 31 UM -
Buoniconti Fund Chevrolet will feature a University of Miami paint scheme
with the orange, green and white colors and The Buoniconti Fund to Cure
Paralysis on hood. The
sponsorship coincides with George's association with the University's Alumni
Association and The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis. George Jr., a 2006
University of Miami graduate, has set a year-long goal of raising $59,000,
enough to pay one day of the charity's annual operating expenses. This
weekend marks the final of three races in which he will race the UM -
Buoniconti Fund themed design and donate his share of the prize winnings
toward that goal. George,
driver of the No. 31 No. 31 Richard Childress Racing Development Chevrolet
Impala, made his first trip to the 7/8-mile (.875-mile) paved oval, Iowa
Speedway, finishing 19th and maintaining position after starting 19th in the
2009 Prairie Meadow 200. "Iowa
was a challenge for me last year, but I have a lot more confidence going into
this race now," said George reflecting on Iowa Speedway. "It will
be great to have Ty Dillon as my teammate in the ARCA Racing Series, and
working with my Richard Childress Racing team again will be fun. I'm doing
several appearances, so I'm also looking forward to a busy
weekend." Participating
in an autograph session, George will meet fans at Karl Chevrolet on Friday,
July 9, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Karl Chevrolet is one of the premier
Chevy dealers in Des Moines, Iowa, conveniently located right off Interstate
35 in Ankeny. Also, George will meet and greet with the ARCA Racing Series
fans at the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, Iowa on July 9
from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. local. On Saturday, George will make an appearance
at the Chevy Display, located on the main fan concourse at Iowa Speedway at
2:30 p.m. The
29-year old, George, is currently ninth in the ARCA Racing Series season
point standings, just 300 points behind the point leader. His best
finish of the 2010 campaign came at Talladega where he finished third. The
Prairie Meadows 200 presented by SPEED on Mediacom (200 laps / 175 miles), on
Saturday, July 10th, is televised live on SPEED. The broadcast begins at 9:00
P.M. (ET). Additional race coverage including live timing and scoring and
radio broadcast through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at
arcaracing.com. About Tim George Jr. The
New York, N.Y., native began racing in the Skip Barber Racing School regional
series in 2005. In 2007, he ran the Grand-Am KONI series before moving up to
the Grand-Am Rolex series in the GT class. In 2008, Tim George Jr. was named
Rolex Series MESCO "Building for the Future" Rookie-of-the-Year,
while driving for The Racer's Group. He has two GT class podium finishes in
the Rolex 24 at Daytona, finishing third in 2008 and second in 2009. The 29-year
old driver made his transition to stock cars running full-time in 2009 in the
ARCA Racing Series for Eddie Sharp Racing, finishing 11th in the point
standings with one top-5, two top-10 and six top-15 finishes. George Jr. will
pilot the No. 31 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the ARCA Racing Series
presented by RE/MAX and Menards in 2010. For
more information, please visit www.timgeorgejr.com activ8 communications Courtney
C. McGarry Public
Relations Account Manager Craig
Goess Iowa Speedway Preview
July 09, 2010,
12:51:03 PM | Don Radebaugh Race: Prairie Meadows 200 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and
Menards: 9 of 20 Track: Iowa Speedway Date: July 10, 2010 Craig
Goess and the Eddie Sharp Racing No. 81 Greenville Toyota of N.C. Toyota will
take the track in the Prairie Meadows 200 at Iowa Speedway on Saturday, July
10, 2010. Last Race: Michigan: A week
after winning his first ARCA Racing Series race at Pocono Raceway, Goess
continued his momentum, as he claimed his first pole at Michigan
International Speedway. He came out on top of practice early in the day and
then claimed the Menards Pole Award presented by Ansell with a lap of 38.490
seconds (187.062 mph). When the green flag dropped on the Racing for Wildlife
200, Goess continued to show speed and led 74 of the 100 laps. In a stroke of
bad luck, the caution flag came out when the No. 81 was on pit road, putting
Goess a lap down and ending the team's good day. Goess, a lap down, but among
the leaders, finished sixth. Goess at Iowa Speedway: Goess
competed last year in his only ARCA Racing Series start at Iowa Speedway.
Starting in the 12th position, Goess battled transmission and
brake problems throughout the race. After struggling all day, Goess brought
the No. 81 to the checkered flag in 12th place. He also competed
at the track in 2008 in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race, where he started
in the 13th position and finished 18th after the sway
bar fell out of the car when the chain broke. In the Points: Goess'
pole and sixth-place finish helped him move up one spot in the ARCA Racing
Series point standings to the fourth position. He is now 60 points behind Mikey Kile in
the third position and 135 points behind points leader Patrick Sheltra. SPEED Broadcast: The
Prairie Meadows 200 will be the sixth of 10 races on the ARCA Racing Series
schedule to be broadcast on SPEED Channel. The live race coverage begins at 8
p.m. CDT (9 p.m. EST). Live streaming audio will be also featured on the ARCA
Racing Network at www.arcaracing.com
with scoring and timing at 8 p.m. CDT. QUOTES Goess on running at Iowa Speedway "I
love this track. The location is unique in that there is nothing else around
it. Iowa Speedway has a great crowd every time we go there, which is one of
the reasons I love racing there. I think Iowa Speedway has some of the best
fans around, and everyone is always so into the race when we are there. This
weekend with the companion race with the NASCAR Truck Series race, I can't
imagine what it is going to be like. I also love racing at night. Running
under the lights is pretty awesome, so I'm thrilled for this
weekend." Goess on strategy for the weekend "We
are running a different car than we did last year, which I hope will have a
better result. I think this weekend we are going to have to be spot on
because I know some of the other ARCA Racing Series drivers have been testing
during our free weeks. I also know there is going to be a large field of cars
and a lot of drivers who don't race with ARCA every week. The main thing is
to go out there and not beat ourselves. We are going to make improvements on
the car, continue good communication and build on that to make the No. 81
Toyota of N.C. even better.” Goess' ARCA Racing Series Iowa Speedway History
Goess' ARCA Racing Series 2010 Season
Race length: 200
laps / 175 miles Track layout: .875 mile Shape: Tri-Oval SCHEDULE (All
times in CDT) Friday, July 10, 2010 Practice
10 - 11:35 a.m. (11 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. EST) Final Practice 1 - 1:50
p.m.(2 - 2:50 p.m. EST) Qualifying
5:15 p.m.(6:15 p.m. EST) Race
8 p.m. (9 p.m. EST) Live
Timing and Scoring with Live Streaming Audio on ARCANation.com LIVE
TV Coverage on SPEED: 8 p.m. CDT. About Eddie Sharp Racing Eddie
Sharp set up shop in 2005 in Denver, N.C. after several years of transforming
young, talented drivers into ARCA championship contenders. Eddie Sharp Racing
has evolved into the rite of passage for any serious upcoming driver with an
ambition for professional stock car racing. Located in Denver, North Carolina
just north of Charlotte, Eddie Sharp Racing occupies a top-notch facility
that closely resembles a five-star NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team, both inside
and out. The two ESR buildings contain two teams where on any given day,
championship contending cars are assembled, engines tuned and teams
strategize to score the next race day victory. About Activ8 Communications Activ8
Communications, based in Mooresville, North Carolina, specializes in public
relations, marketing strategies, brand development and sponsor activation.
With focus on NASCAR public relations and relationship building, Activ8
creates unique identities and connections for the drivers and clients under
its umbrella. For
more information about Activ8 Communications, visit www.goactiv8.com. Kyle
Fowler Iowa Speedway Preview
July 09, 2010,
12:51:03 PM | Don Radebaugh
ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and
Menards: 9 of 20 Track: Iowa Speedway Date: July 10, 2010 Kyle
Fowler and the Eddie Sharp Racing No. 6 Alabama Air National Guard Toyota
will take the track in the Prairie Meadows 200 at Iowa Speedway on Saturday,
July 10, 2010 at 8 p.m. CDT (9 p.m. EST). Last ARCA Race: Toledo: Fowler
made his ARCA Racing Series debut on May 23, 2010 in the Menards 200 at
Toledo Speedway. After qualifying 13th, Fowler was ready to take
on his first ARCA Racing Series race in front of a packed crowd. The green
flag dropped, and Fowler showed consistency as he worked his way toward the
front. Bad luck seemed to follow the No. 6 as he suffered damage in one
incident, then the battery disconnected during a red-flag. Although two laps
down, Fowler pushed through the field to finish 15th in his ARCA
Racing Series debut. Supporting the Troops:
This weekend, the Alabama Air National Guard will be featured on the No. 6
ESR Toyota. The car will be in support of American troops abroad and Fowler's
cousin, Ray Fowler, who just returned from Iraq, his third tour
overseas. Meet Fowler in Iowa: Fowler
will join fellow ARCA Racing Series drivers at the Prairie Meadows Racetrack
and Casino for an autograph session Friday, July 9 from 7 - 8 p.m. CDT. The
event is located at 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, Iowa 50009-2115. SPEED Broadcast: The
Prairie Meadows 200 will be the sixth of 10 races on the ARCA Racing Series
schedule to be broadcast on SPEED Channel. The live race coverage begins at 8
p.m. CDT (9 p.m. EST). Live streaming audio will also be featured on the ARCA
Racing Network at www.arcaracing.com
with scoring and timing at 8 p.m. CDT. Fowler's Racing History: Fowler
grew up racing Bandolero and Legends Cars in Georgia. Success came to Fowler
at a young age, as he won feature events and titles from the beginning. In
2006, the young driver competed for five championships in several Legends Car
series throughout the Southeast. He won three championships and finished
runner-up twice. In 2007, Fowler competed in Georgia Asphalt Series
Late Models, posting 14 top-10s in 17 starts. He then competed in the ASA
Southeast Asphalt Tour in 2008 and scored a career-best second-place finish
at Lanier National Speedway. Fowler won the pole at Lanier in 2009 at the
Georgia Asphalt Series Speedfest. QUOTES Fowler on racing at Iowa Speedway "In
my first race in the ARCA Racing Series at Toledo Speedway, I learned a lot.
Being my first race, I received great experience in the car, and I'm thrilled
to be back at the track. I am confident going into Iowa, and I know we are
going to have a good run. We've had some bad luck with things like mechanical
problems, so I am looking forward to turning around the luck for the better.
I am thankful to Eddie Sharp for allowing me this opportunity to run with the
team again at Iowa. Crew chief Kevin Caldwell has been great to work with,
and I look forward to this weekend with him on top of the pit box
again." Race length: 200
laps / 175 miles Track layout: .875
miles Shape: Tri-Oval SCHEDULE (All
times in CDT) Friday, July 10, 2010 Practice
10 - 11:35 a.m. (11 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. EST) Final Practice 1 - 1:50
p.m.(2 - 2:50 p.m. EST) Qualifying
5:15 p.m.(6:15 p.m. EST) Race
8 p.m. (9 p.m. EST) Live
Timing and Scoring with Live Streaming Audio on ARCANation.com LIVE
TV Coverage on SPEED: 8 p.m. CDT. About Eddie Sharp Racing Eddie
Sharp set up shop in 2005 in Denver, N.C. after several years of transforming
young, talented drivers into ARCA championship contenders. Eddie Sharp Racing
has evolved into the rite of passage for any serious upcoming driver with an
ambition for professional stock car racing. Located in Denver, North Carolina
just north of Charlotte, Eddie Sharp Racing occupies a top-notch facility
that closely resembles a five-star NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team, both inside
and out. The two ESR buildings contain two teams where on any given day,
championship contending cars are assembled, engines tuned and teams
strategize to score the next race day victory. About Activ8 Communications Activ8
Communications, based in Mooresville, North Carolina, specializes in public
relations, marketing strategies, brand development and sponsor activation. With
focus on NASCAR public relations and relationship building, Activ8 creates
unique identities and connections for the drivers and clients under its
umbrella. For
more information about Activ8 Communications, visit www.goactiv8.com. Brent
Brevak Iowa Speedway Preview
July 09, 2010,
12:51:03 PM | Don Radebaugh
Track:
Iowa Speedway (0.88-mile) Location:
Newton, IA Notes: Brent Brevak and the No. 3 Dodge Team Michigan Recap:
Brent Brevak started his second event of the 2010 season at the ARCA race
weekend at the Michigan International Speedway on June 11. Brevak had
high hopes going into his first experience at the 2-mile oval. After
practicing in the mid 20’s Brevak stepped up his qualifying run by almost a
full second and landed a solid 20th place starting position. After
managing a high of 15th during the race, Brevak was forced to pit with engine
troubles. While diagnosing the motor issue, crew chief Joe Slonkosky also
spotted a broken shock bolt, both problems forced the No. 3 Dodge to spend
multiple laps in the pits for repair. Brevak was able to return to
competition, which allowed the rookie driver to log more laps and finish the
Racing for Wildlife 200 in the 29th-position. Iowa History: Brevak
will be making his first start at the Iowa Speedway this weekend.
Brevak does have experience at another Iowa track competing at the well known
short-track Hawkeye Downs. While participating in the ASA North Series
Brevak had a solid run going when an overheated engine caused an early
exit. Red’s Auto Returns:
Red’s Auto located in Ironwood, MI is returning as an associate sponsor in
the ARCA Series after teaming with Brevak Racing in the ASA North Series in
2009. Red’s Auto was founded in 1973 by Red D'Antonio. Red's is proud
to be known as the largest used car dealer in the area, carrying a variety of
inventory from late model cars to trucks, vans, SUV's, and Utility
Vehicles. Other services Red's Auto provides are Car Rentals, Tag and
Title, and Storage for vehicles, RV's and boats. For more
information visit www.redsautosales.com. Get Your Autograph:
Race Fans- Come meet Brent Brevak and other ARCA Series drivers at the Prairie
Meadows Racetrack and Casino on Friday July 9. Driver will be on site
signing autographs from 7-8 p.m. Prairie Meadows is located in
Altoona, IA approximately 25 miles West of Iowa Speedway along I-80. Welcome Power Balance:
Brevak Racing welcomes Power Balance as an associate product sponsor. What is Power
Balance? Power Balance is Performance Technology
designed to work with your body’s natural energy field. Founded
by athletes, Power Balance is a favorite among elite athletes for whom
balance, strength and flexibility are important. For more information
visit www.powerbalance.net. How Does the Hologram Work? Power
Balance is based on the idea of optimizing the body’s natural energy flow,
similar to concepts behind many Eastern philosophies. The hologram in
Power Balance is designed to resonate with and respond to the natural energy
field of the body. Quote Board: “I’m
looking forward to getting back in the No. 3 Dodge for the third time this
season. It will feel good to return to the ARCA Series for back-to-back
events. It is my first time at Iowa Speedway but the majority of my
experience has been on short-tracks that are similar so I am up for the
challenge.” – Brent Brevak, Driver “I
am grateful to Bob D’Antonio and Red’s Auto for coming on board for our ARCA
Iowa event this weekend. Red’s Auto was a big help to me in my ASA
program. It would be fitting to be able to put our Dodge No. 3 at the
top of the charts with Red’s Auto on board.” –Brent Brevak, Driver “I
am extremely proud to be a representative for Power Balance this
season. I think it‘s a great new product and I‘m glad to be bringing
them into the Arca Series.”-Brent Brevak, Driver At-Track
Contact Information: Shelly
Brevak Team
Owner/Media Relations Justin
Marks, Win Tron Racing Iowa Speedway Advance
July 07, 2010,
12:05:27 PM | Don Radebaugh
During
the time off, Marks has stayed busy with an entrepreneurial project he has
taken on with his business partner and close friend, NASCAR driver Michael
McDowell. The duo recently announced their plans to begin building the
Mooresville Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina. Fueled by their love of
go karting, Mooresville Motorplex will be a world class karting track and
facility, complete with kart and parts sales, training clinics, on-site
storage garages, and plans to host international karting events. The
projected opening date is set for Spring 2011, with ground breaking to begin
within the next six weeks. Justin
will make his 50th career ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards
start at Iowa this weekend. Thus far in his career he's collected one
win, nine top-five and 19 top-10 finishes, along with two poles in the
series. This season he has also logged four top-five finishes in
just eight starts. Saturday night’s Prairie Meadows 200 will be Justin’s
third start at Iowa Speedway with his best finish at the .875-mile oval
coming in 2006. Driving the RAB Racing No. 65, he marched forward from the
30th starting spot to finish third. Win-Tron Racing has previously enjoyed success
at Iowa as well, winning the pole and finishing third in 2007 with driver
Michael Annett at the controls. To
prepare for this weekend’s action, the team traveled to Iowa last week for a
test session in their No. 32 Construct Corps Toyota Camry. Pleased with the
results of that test, driver and team are looking forward to the 175-mile
main event, which is scheduled to air live on SPEED at 9 pm EST. Qualifying
will take place at 6 pm EST, with live timing and scoring beginning earlier
in the day for the first practice session at 11 am EST on ARCARacing.com.
Justin Marks on Iowa Speedway I've
been to Iowa a couple of times in ARCA before and had my first top-five
finish there at the end of the 2006 season. It’s an awesome facility
and a track that I really like. It’s sort of a home track for me since
my family is from Missouri and Illinois, so we definitely want to run good
there. We’ve had a lot of time off in between Iowa and Michigan,
and we worked really hard to tune on the cars just a little bit to give us a
little more of an edge. I'm pretty confident after the test that we'll
have a great piece for this weekend. Co-Owner Nate Thiesse on Iowa Speedway We've
had some success at Iowa Speedway in the past but we've been bitten there
recently, so we're hoping to go back there this weekend and put our record
back on track. Overall, we were pleased with the outcome of the test and feel
that it will be beneficial for this weekend. When
everything has gone his way, Justin has proven he is no slouch at Iowa
Speedway. I distinctly remember Justin’s performance at Iowa in 2007. He
started deep in the field but impressed everyone as he was able to slice and
dice his way through the field and found himself in the hunt for the win
before settling for a strong top-five position. It just shows that no matter
where we start, Justin will know how to maneuver his way around the track. Media
Contact: Kirby
Johnson, Public Relations Manager 608.289.8919 3
Wins in 8 Races for Venturini Motorsports; Looking for 4th at Iowa
July 07, 2010,
12:05:27 PM | Don Radebaugh
Consecutive
wins aren’t unfamiliar to Venturini Motorsports as Steve Arpin won Salem
Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway back-to-back in April. The team looks to do
this once again with Mikey Kile. Coming
off of his first ARCA victory at Michigan International Speedway, Kile looks
for the winner’s circle at Iowa Speedway. While this will be Kile’s first
start in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards at Iowa
Speedway, it will not be his first laps around the track. Mikey Kile ran in
the Hooter’s Pro Cup Series at Iowa Speedway in September 2008. “I
am really looking forward to racing at Iowa Speedway. I raced at Iowa in 2008
in the Hooters Pro Cup Series and loved the track and the side-by-side racing
it brings. To me, Iowa is a short track with a speedway feel - you have to
drive it like a speedway,” said Kile. “I feel like having raced here before
will help out quite a bit even though it is a different car. Coming back here
in an ARCA car is going to be awesome. The cars have so much more horsepower.
I'm just really anxious to get to the track after winning at Michigan and
having almost away from the track.” Steve
Arpin will be dusting off the dirt from his home track appearance at Deer
Creek Speedway in Minnesota just three days prior to the Prairie Meadows 200
to pilot the no. 55 Mike’s Hard Lemonade Toyota. Steve Arpin will be racing
in the Napa Auto Parts Gopher State 50 in the USRA Modified division on
Wednesday July 7th at Deer Creek Speedway. Arpin will be behind the wheel of
the no. 55 Mike’s Hard Lemonade/Mike Sorenson prepared modified. He
will then travel to Iowa for driver appearances. Arpin and the no. 55 Mike’s
Hard Lemonade Toyota will be at Fareway Stores in Ankey, IA from 2:00-5:00pm
on Thursday. But between dirt races and driver appearances, Arpin really
looks forward to hoping back in the ARCA car at Iowa. “Iowa
Speedway is definitely the track I look forward to the most on the entire
schedule. It is the closest track to my hometown that we race at,” said
Arpin. “I grew up racing dirt cars in Canada, all through Minnesota, and
Northern Iowa. There are so many fans, family and friends around that area
that come out to the Iowa race to support me. I’m looking forward to being
able to enjoy this weekend with lots of the people that have been a part of
helping me get to where I am at today. “Along
with all of our fans from Canada and the Minnesota area, we are going to have
a lot of retailers, distributors, and customers of Mike’s Hard Lemonade there
with us this weekend. It is going to be a lot of fun getting all these people
at the track and letting them be a part of our race program and just enjoying
the weekend with them. Whenever there is Mike’s Hard Lemonade around, it’s
usually a good time! And when you have a lot of Mike’s and all the people
that make the company so successful, it is bound to be a real good time!” The
odds of finding the winner’s circle at Iowa Speedway are very high for
Venturini Motorsports, as the team has won three out of the eight races thus
far in the 2010 season. But which Venturini Motorsports driver will take the
checkered flag first? Make sure to catch the Prairie Meadows 200 live on
SPEED. The green flag will drop at 8:00PM CT on Saturday July 10th at Iowa
Speedway for 175 miles of racing. Venturini
Motorsports | Marketing/PR Director: Emily Teeter Allgaier
Motorsports, Robb Brent Iowa Speedway Preview
July 07, 2010,
11:01:02 AM | Don Radebaugh
Crew
Chief Dave Leiner, II on Iowa, “All we need is a little luck, we have had
really fast racecars and the cautions just haven’t fallen our way the last
few races. Robb has driven really smart and the guys in the pits have
been getting it done too. I think going into Iowa we are a team they need to
watch out for.” Robb
Brent on Iowa, “We have such a great Orchard
Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Team, we have a great group of guys and we
are running really well. We just need the cautions to fall on our side for a
change! I’m excited about Iowa; it’s a fun atmosphere and a neat place to
drive. Been a long break and I’m ready to get back racing. For more on Allgaier Motorsports, please log
onto www.allgaiermotorsports.com For more on Robb Brent, please log onto www.robbbrentracing.com Deana
Cumbow Canada's
Pierre Bourque Steering for Iowa Speedway
July 07, 2010,
11:01:02 AM | Don Radebaugh
Bourque
will jump behind the wheel of the ESR Toyota Camry for the reigning series
champion owners Eddie Sharp Racing this Saturday July 10th in the Prairie
Meadow 200 at Iowa Speedway. This
is not the first visit to Iowa Speedway to participate in the ARCA
Series for the talented driver. In 2008 Pierre Bourque not only
participated in the event but put on quite a driving exhibition. Bourque
was relegated to the back of the field due a rain-out of qualifying. He
would start the feature event from last place, 41st on the grid and put on a
memorable display. “We passed 25 cars during the race,” said Bourque. “The
car was great to drive and coming home 16th was a terrific result." In
the fall of last year Bourque participated in the Camping World Truck series
event for Andy Hillenburg at Iowa Speedway. “We were doing well but
unfortunately had a mechanical issue that ended our day early or we had a
good run going.” The
return to ARCA Racing and to Iowa Speedway is a highly-anticipated one for
Bourque. “I’m really looking forward to seeing all my friends in the
ARCA series again. And Iowa race fans are absolutely
fantastic; their support is truly inspiring. Iowa
Speedway is also a venue where Bourque really enjoys his time on the
track. “I just love this place. “I really enjoy the track layout
with its impressive banking in the corners. It makes for great racing
and I can’t wait to get going this weekend,” he added. This
Saturday’s schedule of events at Iowa Speedway begins with practice at 10AM
local time followed by qualifying at 5:15PM and the green flag waves on the
200 lap feature race at 8PM. Race fans can watch the Prairie Meadow 200
live beginning at 9PM Eastern on SPEED. For more information about
Pierre Bourque, go to www.pierrebourque.net
and follow him on twitter at www.twitter.com/pierrebourque. Attached Photo:
Driver Pierre Bourque Photo
Credit: Dave Franks Photography Prepared
by Todd Lewis & TL Sports & Entertainment, todd@tlsportsent.com (239)
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Motorsports Iowa Pre-Race Report
July 07, 2010,
11:01:02 AM | Don Radebaugh Dakoda Armstrong When
the ARCA Racing Series returns to the Iowa Speedway for the Prairie Meadows
200 on July 11, Dakoda hopes to build on his 2009 finish. He finished 6th
in his first race with the Cunningham Motorsports team, after posting a 5th
place start. Armstrong has finished in the top-14 spots in all
races this season, except the season opener in Daytona. In addition to
4 top-10s, Armstrong and the #22 Penske Driver Development Dodge team won the
Talladega ARCA 250 in April, after starting on the pole. With
the addition of the Ferrellgas sponsorship, Armstrong is hoping to better his
finishes. He commented, “Iowa was my first race with Cunningham
Motorsports last year, when I finished 6th. We are looking
for more this year.” The
#22 team will head to Newton, Iowa, Friday after testing at Mansfield
Motorsports Park on Wednesday in preparation for the Tim Richmond Memorial
200 on July 17. Tom Hessert After
disappointing finishes in the last two outings at Pocono and Michigan, Tom
Hessert looks to rebound when he and the #77 Cherry Hill Classic
Cars/Cunningham Motorsports Dodge arrive in Newton, Iowa , for the Prairie
Meadows 200. Hessert’s best ARCA Racing Series finish at Iowa came in
2008, when he finished 11th. “I’ve had success at Iowa
Speedway. I haven’t had great finishes in the ARCA cars here, but have
always had speed. With my Midget and Sprint car experience there, I
have lots of laps on the track…we should be a contender at Iowa,” said
Hessert. Hessert
has 3 top-5 finishes and 4 top-10 finishes in the first 8 races of the 2010
season, with a season and career best third at Toledo in May. After
testing at the .5 mile Mansfield Motorsports Park Tom and the #77 team will
head to Iowa to take on the .875 mile Iowa Speedway Saturday. Prairie
Meadows 200 Facts and Schedule 4
previous ARCA races run at Iowa Speedway 4
different winners, including 2009 winner, Cunningham Motorsports’ Parker
Kligerman Qualifying
record set by Steve Wallace-22.932 seconds/137.357 mph Race
record set by Parker Kligerman-105.228 mph Practice-
Saturday, July 10-11:00-12:35 EST Qualifying-Saturday,
July 10-6:15 pm EST Race-Saturday,
July 10-9:00 pm EST Coverage
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To do that willingly is testament to his love for his late father and his commitment to the fans. None of that was lost as crowds of people filled the grandstands holding three fingers up in tribute. What? Dale Earnhardt Jr. was in my town?June 28, 2010, 12:07:00 PM | Carolyn Brewster I was drinking coffee at my favorite donut shop when I happened to peruse a local newspaper left on the table. Right there on the front page was this headline, “Earnhardt Jr. to drive Realtree car. Bobby Labonte deserves another chance with competitive teamJune 23, 2010, 12:17:10 PM | Jeff Owens Kudos to Robby Gordon for giving Bobby Labonte a shot in his car this weekend at New Hampshire. Labonte deserves another chance to prove he can still be competitive at the Sprint Cup level. Tell us how you really feel, FrankieJune 21, 2010, 3:32:47 PM | Carolyn Brewster Watching the telecast of Sonoma, I was little thrown off by an interview around lap 67 with Frank Stoddard. The crew chief to the No. 26 car was asked about his driver, Boris Said, complaining about Stoddard's not being clear enough with instructions on when to pit. Stoddard responded with a smile, a head shake, and a sharp retort that the only way Boris would understand would be if Stoddard sat in the car and turned the wheel himself. Blow this track up? No wayJune 20, 2010, 11:05:13 AM | Jeff Owens SONOMA, Calif. – Like everyone else, I used to hate races at Infineon Raceway. My attitude was the same as the drivers. Blow it up. NASCAR – and ignorance – have migrated WestJune 17, 2010, 12:55:19 PM | Jeff Owens I’m still amazed as I travel around the country at how ignorant “serious” sports fans are about NASCAR. NASCAR gifts abound for Father's DayJune 16, 2010, 2:12:18 PM | Carolyn Brewster I am the worst about sending cards. In an effort to improve, I perused the greeting cards at a local superstore determined not to miss Father’s Day this Sunday. Here's hoping the NASCAR soap opera continuesJune 12, 2010, 12:41:41 PM | Carolyn Brewster What am I expecting from Michigan this week? I’m hoping for the next episode of what has become a soap opera season. Casey Mears has big shoes to fill at Michigan; other odd streaks at MISJune 09, 2010, 2:37:58 PM | Kenny Bruce OK, so how many of you knew that Brian Vickers won the last three Cup poles at Michigan International Speedway? No? Me neither. With Vickers still on the mend, it’ll be up to Casey Mears to put the Red Bull Racing Toyota up front. Mears finished sixth there last August (driving for Richard Childress Racing), by the way. Oh, brother: Hermie and Elliot sound alikeJune 08, 2010, 1:30:13 PM | Bob Pockrass I love listening to John Boy and Billy on “The Big Show” morning radio program. Hermie Sadler was recently on for his usual NASCAR segment, which I always look forward to and enjoy. Pocono races among sporting events that must be shortenedJune 07, 2010, 4:41:03 PM | Jeff Owens There are some things in sports that you like to be long. Like home runs, field goals and NBA centers. But there are a lot of things in sports that are just way too long for the attention span of the average sports fan. Figuring out Pocono Raceway's 'tricky triangle'June 07, 2010, 4:40:16 PM | Carolyn Brewster For as long as I have been watching NASCAR, Pocono Raceway has been referred to as a ‘tri-oval’ shaped track. Having successfully completed kindergarten shape recognition and the more advanced junior high geometry, I don't recall learning the ‘tri-oval’ shape. Random thoughts over 600 milesMay 31, 2010, 3:07:22 PM | Carolyn Brewster Six hundred miles to the checkered flag allows plenty of time for reflection. So I share with you random thoughts of the Coca-Cola 600 by one fan sitting at home in a recliner. Yeley didn't win at Charlotte but little Jake's foundation didMay 31, 2010, 1:16:31 AM | Kris Johnson Have Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin mysteriously swapped personalities?May 27, 2010, 9:12:16 PM | Jeff Owens CONCORD, N.C.. – Have Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin mysteriously switched personalities? Something strange is happening at Joe Gibbs Racing. Time to bring back survivor aspect to all-star raceMay 25, 2010, 10:05:45 AM | Bob Pockrass Considering the first 90 laps of this year’s Sprint All-Star Race were a little less than exciting, maybe it’s time for NASCAR and Sprint to reconsider bringing back the “survivor” aspect of the annual non-points event. Jeff Gordon would like to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ again, and then jump out of a planeMay 14, 2010, 4:09:22 PM | Jeff Owens NASCAR drivers get asked some odd questions sometimes, especially when they are in a free-for-all, question-and-answer session, or meeting with a group of inquiring reporters. Jeff Gordon got a couple of strange ones Friday at Dover International Speedway. Jamie McMurray among those honoring Hall of Fame inducteesMay 10, 2010, 11:48:41 AM | Kenny Bruce DARLINGTON, S.C. – Jamie McMurray, whose Earnhardt Ganassi Chevrolet featured decals on the back of his car honoring NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Bill France Jr. during Saturday night’s Showtime Southern 500, said he never had one of the infamous “sit-down” chats in the hauler with the longtime head of the sanctioning body. There need to be more tracks like RichmondMay 06, 2010, 9:28:23 AM | Jeff Owens RICHMOND, Va. – If you are a sports fan, this is a great time of year. The NBA and NHL playoffs are going on (if you care about either of those sports, and I know most of you don’t), baseball is in full swing and we just watched the Kentucky Derby on TV in the press box at Richmond International Raceway. Brad Keselowski the favorite for Nationwide titleMay 01, 2010, 11:31:44 AM | Bob Pockrass RICHMOND, Va. – Could Brad Keselowski be on his way to his first NASCAR national series title? Nothing tame about Denny Hamlin’s wild charity raceApril 30, 2010, 10:18:58 AM | Bob Pockrass MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – Denny Hamlin, as most people saw a few weeks ago when he gutted out the pain in his knee to race at Phoenix, likes to push things to the limit. The same could be said about his Denny Hamlin Foundation race Thursday night at Southside Speedway. Earnhardt legacy is in full effectApril 29, 2010, 3:21:56 PM | Kris Johnson Nothing can stop a Talladega partyApril 26, 2010, 12:58:06 PM | Carolyn Brewster NASCAR taking risk with Talladega doubleheaderApril 25, 2010, 9:15:57 AM | Bob Pockrass TALLADEGA, Ala. – NASCAR won’t be fighting the weather but it will be fighting the sun as it tries to get both the Cup and Nationwide events completed. Misfortune spoiling Montoya's seasonApril 24, 2010, 12:47:36 PM | Kenny Bruce TALLADEGA, Ala. – The speed is there. The cars are capable. The results have yet to reflect that, however. “I think first of all, we’ve got to stop wrecking,” says Juan Pablo Montoya, who has failed to finish two of this year’s eight races. “I haven’t screwed up yet, and you’ve got to count that I’m going to screw up at least twice. Pocono Raceway breaks tradition by selling naming rightsApril 24, 2010, 10:13:49 AM | Bob Pockrass TALLADEGA, Ala. – For more than a decade, it’s been easy to tell which events on the Sprint Cup schedule were at Pocono Raceway – they were the ones without a title sponsor, the Pennsylvania 500 and the Pocono 500. That has now changed, and it’s not necessarily a bad thing. Ricky Craven knows why Talladega is high on emotionApril 23, 2010, 10:34:26 AM | Kris Johnson It’s time again for the treachery of Talladega. Some of you can’t wait for the race – and we’re guessing you’re in the majority – and others will decry the type of “racing” that will unfold along those dangerous high banks on Sunday. Texas command up in Smoke?April 22, 2010, 2:08:04 PM | Carolyn Brewster It’s the end of the races that have captivated many of us lately. However, at Texas Motor Speedway, Monday’s command to start the engines was memorable to say the least. Strange but true: Redskins coach honored in Cowboys countryApril 17, 2010, 10:53:37 AM | Bob Pockrass Is Canadian driver Steve Arpin the next JR Motorsports star?April 16, 2010, 10:56:50 AM | Bob Pockrass FORT WORTH, Texas – Steve Arpin, fresh off his first career ARCA Series victory at Salem (Ind.) Speedway last week, says he’s looking forward to the challenge of being the next development driver at JR Motorsports. Rick Hendrick making it harder and harder on anti-Hendrick fansApril 14, 2010, 4:07:26 PM | Jeff Owens Rick Hendrick is making it increasingly hard for NASCAR fans to boo his drivers. For years, a large contingent of fans – the anti-Hendrick brigade – has found great joy in pulling against Hendrick Motorsports, particularly drivers Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson. Kelly Bires deserved more time at JR MotorsportsApril 13, 2010, 4:32:41 PM | Bob Pockrass JR Motorsports had a quick trigger on drivers before hiring Brad Keselowski. That quick trigger is back in full force now that Kelly Bires has been released after just five races with the No. 88 Nationwide Series team. Are you tired of hearing about Jimmie Johnson? Greg Biffle isApril 08, 2010, 3:59:00 PM | Jeff Owens Jimmie Johnson may be making news in NASCAR, but fellow driver Greg Biffle says enough is enough. Longer races aren’t necessarily better racesApril 07, 2010, 11:22:54 AM | Kenny Bruce The fans that pony up money for tickets to this year’s Subway Fresh Fit 600 may be getting a few more laps for their hard-earned cash, but it’s yet to be determined whether that’s money well spent. Texas publicity stunt went too farApril 01, 2010, 9:16:37 AM | Bob Pockrass In one of two “news releases” Texas Motor Speedway put out on President Eddie Gossage’s “offer” of $100,000 to a Texas disc jokey to change his name to TexasMotorSpeedway.com, Gossage is quoted as saying the following: Yahoo! Sports - NASCAR NewsBusch wins Nationwide race at Chicagoland (AP)July 09, 2010, 11:57:55 PM Even Kyle Busch acknowledged that his landmark victory in Friday's NASCAR Nationwide series race at Chicagoland Speedway probably wouldn't have happened if not for Brad Keselowski's costly mistake. McMurray wins pole position for Chicagoland (AP)July 09, 2010, 8:31:31 PM Jamie McMurray has won the pole position for Saturday night's race at Chicagoland Speedway. Allmendinger, Petty have 'moved on' from spat (AP)July 09, 2010, 7:26:58 PM AJ Allmendinger says he's trying to move on from his confrontation with car owner and NASCAR legend Richard Petty last week. NASCAR champ, new dad Johnson making long commute (AP)July 09, 2010, 6:21:49 PM NASCAR champion and new father Jimmie Johnson plans to fly home to Charlotte after a qualifying session at Chicagoland Speedway to spend the night with his family, then return in time for Saturday night's Sprint Cup race. Letarte sheds pounds, gains perspective on life (NASCAR.com)July 09, 2010, 1:04:05 PM Letarte sheds pounds, gains perspective on life Webber fastest in practice for British GP (PA SportsTicker)July 09, 2010, 12:10:38 PM By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer Raikkonen crashes at Rally Bulgaria (AP)July 09, 2010, 11:50:06 AM Former Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen made a dramatic exit on the opening day of Rally Bulgaria, crashing his Citroen during Friday's stage. Raikkonen, who was fourth, left the road and turned upside down. His team confirmed he and co-driver Kaj Lindstrom were uninjured. Defending champion Sebastien Loeb of France wrapped up a perfect drive by completing a clean sweep of four stage wins. Four Wide: Wins are Gordon's sole focus (Yahoo! Sports)July 09, 2010, 10:48:00 AM Despite sitting second in the points standings, Jeff Gordon still hasn't won in 47 races. Crafton needs repeat performance at Iowa (NASCAR.com)July 09, 2010, 10:22:52 AM Crafton needs repeat performance at Iowa Senna gets Hispania backing despite British GP axe (PA SportsTicker)July 09, 2010, 10:20:44 AM Hispania Racing says Bruno Senna will drive in the remaining races of the Formula One season despite being dropped for this weekend's British Grand Prix. Martin needs reversal of fortunes at Chicagoland (NASCAR.com)July 09, 2010, 9:47:59 AM Martin needs reversal of fortunes at Chicagoland Hildebrand gets 2 races in Conway's place (PA SportsTicker)July 08, 2010, 5:49:50 PM By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer Schumacher focusing on 2011 after comeback flop (PA SportsTicker)July 08, 2010, 3:40:35 PM By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer New look for Chase, races; no more old look for Junior (NASCAR.com)July 08, 2010, 3:22:23 PM New look for Chase, races; no more old look for Junior Lots of memories surround Daytona repaving project (NASCAR.com)July 08, 2010, 3:14:22 PM Lots of memories surround Daytona repaving project Gordon, Harvick bring host of top-fives to Chicagoland (NASCAR.com)July 08, 2010, 1:56:57 PM Gordon, Harvick bring host of top-fives to Chicagoland Ferrari ditches bar code design from F1 (PA SportsTicker)July 08, 2010, 12:45:08 PM Ferrari has unveiled a new logo for its Formula One racing team without the disputed bar code design that was seen as subliminal advertising for Marlboro cigarettes. Bodine's roll reminiscent of 2006 championship season (NASCAR.com)July 08, 2010, 11:11:00 AM Bodine's roll reminiscent of 2006 championship season Stewart, Harvick rare repeaters at Chicagoland (NASCAR.com)July 08, 2010, 11:09:10 AM Stewart, Harvick rare repeaters at Chicagoland Harvick, Logano bring strong numbers to Chicagoland (NASCAR.com)July 08, 2010, 10:52:35 AM Harvick, Logano bring strong numbers to Chicagoland Hendrick choice no slam dunk for Kahne (Yahoo! Sports)July 08, 2010, 10:51:00 AM Kasey Kahne opens up about free agency, where he is in his career and his run-in with AJ Allmendinger. LifeLock.com400 (Yahoo! Sports)July 08, 2010, 10:46:00 AM Jeff Gordon makes his 600th career Cup start and, in the process, looks to snap his winless streak. NASCAR champion Johnson becomes a father (AP)July 07, 2010, 5:43:25 PM NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is a father, and it won't interfere with his racing schedule. Data favors Johnson to earn win at Chicagoland (NASCAR.com)July 07, 2010, 3:57:16 PM Data favors Johnson to earn win at Chicagoland Trust delivers benefits for fans, sponsors, licensees (NASCAR.com)July 07, 2010, 3:49:31 PM Trust delivers benefits for fans, sponsors, licensees Engineers have work cut out for them with motors (NASCAR.com)July 07, 2010, 3:36:12 PM Engineers have work cut out for them with motors RCR biggest mover at midway point of season (AP)July 07, 2010, 2:34:01 PM Richard Childress Racing was shut out of the championship hunt last season, when all four of its drivers struggled through a winless year. Obvious Chase change is adding it to Nationwide (NASCAR.com)July 07, 2010, 12:27:09 PM Obvious Chase change is adding it to Nationwide Chicago provides welcome relief to fantasy owners (NASCAR.com)July 07, 2010, 12:05:48 PM Chicago provides welcome relief to fantasy owners Ten prominent omissions to the list of HOF nominees (NASCAR.com)July 07, 2010, 11:35:21 AM Ten prominent omissions to the list of HOF nominees Fetha Styx offers first NASCAR fishing rod (NASCAR.com)July 07, 2010, 10:15:51 AM Fetha Styx offers first NASCAR fishing rod Chase Watch: Junior, Kahne moving on up (Yahoo! Sports)July 07, 2010, 9:21:00 AM Aside from Kevin Harvick, the big winners at Daytona were Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kasey Kahne. Kubica signs new 2-year deal with Renault F1 (PA SportsTicker)July 07, 2010, 7:55:21 AM Renault says Formula One driver Robert Kubica has signed a contract extension, committing him to the team until 2012. The Chase: Would you take Johnson or the field? (NASCAR.com)July 06, 2010, 3:29:42 PM The Chase: Would you take Johnson or the field? Conway talks about rookie status, life outside of racing (NASCAR.com)July 06, 2010, 1:12:29 PM Conway talks about rookie status, life outside of racing Sparks still flying following Daytona (Yahoo! Sports)July 06, 2010, 11:29:00 AM From TNT's coverage to Jr.'s performance to Carl Edwards' run in-with Kurt Busch, Daytona delivered. Changes to the Chase the right thing for NASCAR (PA SportsTicker)July 05, 2010, 6:03:24 PM By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Lap-by-Lap: Daytona (NASCAR.com)July 05, 2010, 2:52:26 PM Lap-by-Lap: Daytona Junior's win leads to great weekend for NASCAR (NASCAR.com)July 05, 2010, 2:30:06 PM Junior's win leads to great weekend for NASCAR Harvick's dual role at Daytona ends in victory (NASCAR.com)July 05, 2010, 12:35:46 PM Harvick's dual role at Daytona ends in victory Despite strong finish at DIS, Gordon needs to win (NASCAR.com)July 05, 2010, 12:34:39 PM Despite strong finish at DIS, Gordon needs to win Junior's win in the No. 3 to be remembered forever (NASCAR.com)July 05, 2010, 12:32:43 PM Junior's win in the No. 3 to be remembered forever Fryer's Five: Junior left Daytona unsatisfied (Yahoo! Sports)July 05, 2010, 12:08:00 PM Despite a fourth-place run at Daytona, Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he needs to get better. Power wins at Watkins Glen (PA SportsTicker)July 04, 2010, 7:50:06 PM By JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer Harvick survives wild Daytona race for victory (AP)July 04, 2010, 4:24:07 PM The cracked, patched and deteriorating track held up better than most of the cars and some of the competitors. Hunter-Reay secures sponsorship for rest of season (PA SportsTicker)July 04, 2010, 1:52:56 PM Ryan Hunter-Reay has secured sponsorship for his No. 37 Andretti Autosports car for the rest of the IndyCar season. Harvick's win reminiscent of the Intimidator (Yahoo! Sports)July 04, 2010, 3:02:00 AM Richard Childress has had much success at Daytona, first with Dale Earnhardt Sr., and now with Kevin Harvick. Harvick wins wild race at Daytona (AP)July 04, 2010, 2:19:33 AM Kevin Harvick continued his season of NASCAR resurgence by leading a strong Richard Childress Racing contingent to victory Saturday at Daytona International Speedway. Allmendinger, Petty exchange words at Daytona (AP)July 04, 2010, 1:53:17 AM AJ Allmendinger and car owner Richard Petty had a heated exchange in the garage area at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night. Harvick hangs on for the win in wild one at Daytona (NASCAR.com)July 04, 2010, 1:08:12 AM Harvick hangs on for the win in wild one at Daytona Farewell to blacktop that's seen a little of everything (NASCAR.com)July 03, 2010, 11:48:52 AM Farewell to blacktop that's seen a little of everything Speeds hit 195 mph on slick Daytona surface (PA SportsTicker)July 03, 2010, 2:02:13 AM By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Earnhardt drives No. 3 to Daytona victory (AP)July 02, 2010, 11:58:42 PM It had been 85 points races since Dale Earnhardt Jr. made it to Victory Lane. Harvick on pole after rain washes out qualifying (AP)July 02, 2010, 7:10:43 PM Kevin Harvick had no chance to start from the pole at Daytona International Speedway -- until the rain came. Brazilian drivers mourn World Cup loss (PA SportsTicker)July 02, 2010, 6:23:07 PM By JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer New NASCAR team seeks financial support from fans (AP)July 02, 2010, 4:59:37 PM A startup race team trying to make it in NASCAR's top series is relying on fans to help bankroll the venture. Four Wide: France intimates that change is coming (Yahoo! Sports)July 02, 2010, 4:48:00 PM Expect alterations to the Chase, as well as a potential restructuring of the Nationwide Series. Ricky Taylor wins Grand-Am pole at Daytona (AP)July 02, 2010, 1:03:06 PM Ricky Taylor has won the pole for the Grand-Am Series race at Daytona International Speedway. Taylor earned the pole for Saturday's race with a lap of 125.228 mph in the No. 10 SunTrust Ford/Dallara that he co-drives with defending race winner Max Angelelli. Defending Daytona Prototype champion Jon Fogarty qualified second Friday with a lap at 125.090 mph in the No. Kentucky in mix as NASCAR examines 2011 scheduling (AP)July 02, 2010, 12:59:37 PM NASCAR chairman Brian France said Speedway Motorsports Inc. has submitted a scheduling request for 2011, and it's no secret the company has coveted a Sprint Cup Series race at Kentucky Speedway. New car 'very, very important' for Nationwide Series (NASCAR.com)July 02, 2010, 10:14:21 AM New car 'very, very important' for Nationwide Series July race will be vastly different than February one (NASCAR.com)July 02, 2010, 10:02:04 AM July race will be vastly different than February one Carroll to debut at Watkins Glen (PA SportsTicker)July 02, 2010, 12:41:15 AM Adam Carroll will make his IndyCar Series debut at Watkins Glen this weekend. NASCAR adds 5 newcomers to Hall of Fame ballot (AP)July 01, 2010, 9:09:46 PM Jerry Cook, Jack Ingram, Dale Inman, Fred Lorenzen and T. Wayne Robertson are the newest nominees for NASCAR's 2011 Hall of Fame class. Stewart, Junior bring momentum to Daytona (NASCAR.com)July 01, 2010, 7:29:32 PM Stewart, Junior bring momentum to Daytona Sorenson blows tire during practice, forced to backup car (NASCAR.com)July 01, 2010, 5:25:48 PM Sorenson blows tire during practice, forced to backup car Kansas Speedway petitions for 2nd race in 2011 (AP)July 01, 2010, 5:05:47 PM Kansas Speedway's new look could lead to a new date. Dale Earnhardt Jr. won't race No. 3 after Daytona (AP)July 01, 2010, 2:08:41 PM Dale Earnhardt Jr. plans to make Friday night's Nationwide Series race his last appearance driving the No. 3 car. Ford lagging, but Kahne, Allmendinger resolute (NASCAR.com)July 01, 2010, 12:52:12 PM Ford lagging, but Kahne, Allmendinger resolute Keselowski off to second-best start in Nationwide history (NASCAR.com)July 01, 2010, 10:56:52 AM Keselowski off to second-best start in Nationwide history Montoya's 2010 both promising and frustrating (Yahoo! Sports)July 01, 2010, 10:44:00 AM Though 2010 hasn't exactly been the season he'd hoped for, Juan Pablo Montoya says there are still positives. McMurray goes for rare Daytona 500/400 sweep (NASCAR.com)July 01, 2010, 10:31:12 AM McMurray goes for rare Daytona 500/400 sweep NASCAR.COM - Sprint Cup Series HeadlinesSadler says he's out at RPM following 2010 seasonJuly 09, 2010, 11:21:37 PM Elliott Sadler said Friday he has no plans to return to Richard Petty Motorsports after the 2010 season and is open to other options. Personal ordeal amplifies Sadler's charitable instinctsJuly 09, 2010, 11:17:48 PM Elliott Sadler is proof positive that charity begins at home. McMurray claims pole at Chicagoland, third in '10July 09, 2010, 10:30:20 PM In one season, Jamie McMurray has doubled the number of his pole awards in the Cup Series. Winning at Chicagoland ranks high on drivers' listJuly 09, 2010, 10:26:55 PM Pick firesuit up from cleaners, check. Fuel up the jet, check. Kiss the baby, check. Win the race at Chicagoland, check. Chicago, Indy solid proof of NASCAR's place in MidwestJuly 09, 2010, 10:00:40 PM With back-to-back races in the Midwest, it's hard to imagine that less than 20 years ago NASCAR's presence was limited in an area considered to be a racing mecca. Martin needs reversal of fortunes at ChicagolandJuly 09, 2010, 9:47:59 AM When Mark Martin arrived at Chicagoland Speedway for the 19th race of the 2009 Cup season, he was a genuine feel-good story. When he left Chicagoland after winning the race, he was a feel-great story. Stewart optimistic, but not yet comfortable, in 2010July 08, 2010, 12:08:10 PM It's not Indianapolis -- not yet, anyway -- but to Tony Stewart, that's just fine. The annual trip to Chicagoland Speedway affords the Columbus, Ind., resident a race weekend relatively close to home, where he can visit with friends without the pressure and expectations that accompany each trip to the Brickyard. That he's won twice at the track, most recently in 2007, is something of a bonus. Stewart, Harvick rare repeaters at ChicagolandJuly 08, 2010, 11:09:10 AM Race No. 19 -- LifeLock.com 400 from Chicagoland Speedway (7:30 p.m. ET Saturday on TNT). Green at 7:46 p.m. Johnson, wife Chandra welcome baby daughterJuly 07, 2010, 6:09:34 PM NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is a father, and it won't interfere with his racing schedule. Chicago provides welcome relief to fantasy ownersJuly 07, 2010, 12:05:48 PM Fifty percent odds are not very favorable, but this past week at Daytona, that is what fantasy owners faced on the restrictor-plate superspeedway. Once the smoke cleared, at least 22 cars sustained damage in several accidents, including the Big One on Lap 148 that officially wrinkled 19 of the fastest competitors. The incident was triggered when two of the most experienced drivers in the field, Jeff Burton and Kurt Busch battled for a spot in the top five, which meant that nearly the entire pack was in harm's way when spinning cars blocked the track. The only consolation is that most of your competitors' rosters probably suffered the same fate as yours. Parrott tabbed crew chief for RPM's No. 19, SadlerJuly 07, 2010, 9:51:33 AM Richard Petty Motorsports on Tuesday named Todd Parrott crew chief for driver Elliott Sadler and the No. 19 Ford team in the Sprint Cup Series. Parrott replaces Wally Rogers, who will remain with RPM. Cup Series season reaches midpoint; plenty to assessJuly 06, 2010, 10:52:55 AM Current points leader Kevin Harvick closed the 2009 season with these numbers: zero wins, five top-fives and nine top-10s. Notes: Allmendinger, Petty exchange words at DISJuly 05, 2010, 12:43:11 PM A.J. Allmendinger and car owner Richard Petty had a heated exchange in the garage area at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night. Kahne makes up ground in Chase with strong finishJuly 05, 2010, 12:41:57 PM Kasey Kahne did what he had to at Daytona International Speedway, and by finishing second in the Coke Zero 400, the driver moved in the right direction toward a Chase-qualified position in the standings. Big One brings carnage for half the Daytona fieldJuly 05, 2010, 12:40:03 PM It's been said that restrictor-plate racing can be compared to a cattle stampede. If that's the case, Saturday night's Coke Zero 400 included an incident which considerably thinned the herd. Harvick hangs on for the win in wild one at DaytonaJuly 05, 2010, 12:38:58 PM Kevin Harvick started up front and finished up front in Saturday night's Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway, but what happened in between was a maelstrom of frenetic racing after a series of late-race accidents. Speedway completes repairs on another potholeJuly 03, 2010, 4:24:19 PM Daytona International Speedway officials proactively repaired a small section of Turn 2 of the 2.5-mile tri-oval following Friday night's Nationwide Series Subway Jalapeno 250. Biffle, Kenseth like slipping, sliding around DaytonaJuly 03, 2010, 2:33:16 AM Ford's fortunes this season in the Sprint Cup Series have been beyond dismal, but in the face of that, Roush Fenway Racing teammates Greg Biffle and Matt Kenseth are reveling in the challenging mid-summer conditions at Daytona International Speedway. Harvick on pole after rain washes out qualifyingJuly 03, 2010, 2:30:54 AM Kevin Harvick had no chance to start from the pole at Daytona International Speedway -- until the rain came. Stewart expects more of the same at DaytonaJuly 02, 2010, 9:56:50 PM It may be the same game of golf, but Pebble Beach and Augusta National are worlds apart. And to Tony Stewart's thinking, Talladega and Daytona are both restrictor-plate superspeedways, but after that, they have little in common. ART takes new approach into running a Cup teamJuly 02, 2010, 2:57:46 PM America's Racing Team launched Friday at Daytona International Speedway with more questions than answers about its short term future, but team principals hope race fans will soon help to fill in the blanks. Drivers forced to back-ups in crash-filled practicesJuly 02, 2010, 12:57:39 PM With a wider restrictor plate giving more speed and Daytona International Speedway's ancient pavement providing little grip for one last time, no less than nine drivers were upset after a three-car wreck in the first practice and a five-car melee on the backstretch midway through final practice forced seven teams to pull out backup cars. July race will be vastly different than February oneJuly 02, 2010, 10:02:04 AM Based on recent history, one would think that Jamie McMurray has got to be a solid candidate to win Saturday's Coke Zero 400 Cup Series race. Daytona may have some problems with track patchJuly 02, 2010, 9:34:12 AM Though drivers are fond of the slick, bumpy surface at Daytona International Speedway, the repaving of the 2.5-mile track apparently can't come soon enough. Reutimann, MWR close to a multi-year agreementJuly 01, 2010, 11:13:01 PM David Reutimann says he has a "handshake deal" to remain at Michael Waltrip Racing. It's been a long road back to Cup Series for ParkJuly 01, 2010, 8:28:42 PM The last time Steve Park drove a Cup car at Daytona International Speedway, he sat on the pole. This weekend, he'd settle for any one of the 43 starting spots in Saturday night's Coke Zero 400. Stewart, Junior bring momentum to DaytonaJuly 01, 2010, 7:29:32 PM Here's a look at the top five drivers in the Cup Series standings and five drivers to watch in Saturday's race at Daytona International Speedway. All statistical references are for Cup races at Daytona unless otherwise indicated. Driver Rating is based on the past 11 races at the track. Kansas Speedway petitions for second race in 2011July 01, 2010, 6:48:29 PM Kansas Speedway's new look could lead to a new date. McMurray goes for rare Daytona 500/400 sweepJuly 01, 2010, 10:31:12 AM Race No. 18: Coke Zero 400 from Daytona International Speedway (7:30 p.m. ET Saturday on TNT). Green at 7:52 p.m. ET. NASCAR.COM - Camping World Series HeadlinesCrafton needs repeat performance at IowaJuly 09, 2010, 10:22:52 AM Matt Crafton doesn't mince words or make excuses about his struggles in the 2010 Truck Series season.
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