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23:52
10/Jul
2008
NASCAR-Sprint Cup-LifeLock.com 400 Lineup | nascar - tricities.com; 323 words.
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23:52
10/Jul
2008
Driver Tony Stewart makes daring move | auto racing - dallasnews.com; 1137 words.
Tony Stewart is taking one of his biggest risks in a racing career full of them. Next season, the 37-year-old is leaving the competitive comfort of that orange No. 20 Home Depot car that he has driven... Read »
23:49
10/Jul
2008
Track Smack: Parting can be good for Gibbs, Stewart | nascar - nascar.com; 2128 words.
Tony Stewart says he has learned a great deal from Joe Gibbs, who in turn can replace the two-time champion with a young phenom, if he so wishes. Tony Stewart is free at last from Joe Gibbs Racing and... Read »
23:49
10/Jul
2008
DEI to appeal No. 1 penalty from Daytona infractions | nascar - nascar.com; 281 words.
JOLIET, Ill. is appealing penalties, fines and suspensions that were levied by NASCAR on Tuesday on the No. Truex was docked 150 driver points, and DEI lost 150 owner points. Crew chief Kevin Manion ... Read »
23:49
10/Jul
2008
Dust off the resum | nascar - nascar.com; 933 words.
JOLIET, Ill. -- While Sprint Cup Series practice took place literally all around him, Dario Franchitti stood in front of a hauler in the Nationwide Series garage Thursday at Chicagoland Speedway and f... Read »
23:44
10/Jul
2008
Detroit Gold Cup: Bernard hoping for biggest win | sailing - seabreeze.com.au; 1923 words.
After his first unlimited hydroplane victory last Sunday at the Madison Regatta, Formulaboats.com U-5 driver Jeff Bernard is back in his old stomping grounds preparing for this weekend s 100th running... Read »
23:37
10/Jul
2008
Midseason grades for the full-time drivers on the Sprint Cup Circuit | nascar - cnnsi.com; 1003 words.
Kyle Busch has won six of the season's first 18 races.Carl Edwards hurt in run for Chase by 100-point penalty. With six victories in the season's first 18 races, Kyle Busch seems focused on proving Ri... Read »
23:33
10/Jul
2008
Windy City Turns Wet | nascar - racingone.com; 154 words.
The first night NASCAR weekend at Chicagoland Speedway got off to a wet start. A major rainstorm forced officials to cancel Thursday night's qualifying session for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Lifeloc... Read »
23:31
10/Jul
2008
Stewart officially becomes co-owner of race team | auto racing - wbir.com; 113 words.
Next year, Tony Stewart will get a chance to experience victory lane as a team owner as well as a driver. The two-time Cup series champion announced today he'll join the team currently known as Haas-C... Read »
23:31
10/Jul
2008
Rain washes out Chicago NASCAR qualifying | nascar - wbir.com; 415 words.
NASCAR's Sprint Cup drivers still haven't gotten a lap around Chicagoland under the lights. Rain washed out Thursday's qualifying session and they'll start the race based on points. That puts Kyle Bus... Read »
23:27
10/Jul
2008
Robert Kubica is on the top of my list this season so far, in that he has made the least mistakes | formula one - f1fanatic.co.uk; 3612 words.
Robert Kubica is on the top of my list this season so far, in that he has made the least mistakes. Continuing the driver rankings for the first part of 2008 here is the first part of the top ten. Don... Read »
23:11
10/Jul
2008
Pedigree of Hall of Fame's Earnhardt car disputed | nascar - moreracin.com; 181 words.
Answers to pressing questions heading into the LifeLock.com 400 Sprint Cup race Saturday at Chicagoland Speedway by USA TODAY's. From a traditional perspective, NHRA's Nitro drivers concede it will se... Read »
23:11
10/Jul
2008
Power Rankings: Edwards stepping up | nascar - moreracin.com; 1064 words.
What does Tony Stewart's ownership deal mean? Lee Spencer says NASCAR may have finally found its voice in the garage. Empty seats at Daytona? It's just one of the plagues NASCAR must deal with during ... Read »
23:07
10/Jul
2008
2008 MOTORSPORT SPOTTERS GUIDES - BTCC, WTCC & F1 | car racing - seatcupra.net; 412 words.
BTCC & WTCC SPOTTERS GUIDES NOW ONLINE! Updated ready for Snetterton Andy Blackmore Design, in conjunction with, SEATCupra.com and Radio Le Mans have launched the 2008 Spotters Guides, to compliment t... Read »
23:07
10/Jul
2008
Tight at the top | car racing - trurodaily.com; 684 words.
Tight at the top Colchester s Dunlap, Blaauwendraat battling for ARL pro superbike points lead MATT VENO . Valley s Andrew Dunlap (723) and Beaver Brook s Brian Blaauwendraat, right, enter Round 3 of ... Read »
23:07
10/Jul
2008
AUDIO: Tony Stewart Announceme | auto racing - foxsports.com; 656 words.
Rob D'Amico and Michele Rahal - Race Day On Fox Sports Radio Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart has announced he will be leaving Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of this season to star... Read »
23:01
10/Jul
2008
Franchitti to meet with Ganassi, explore options | auto racing - winn3r.com; 91 words.
News on Fox Sports After getting over the initial shock of team owner Chip Ganassi 's decision to shut down the Sprint Cup series team he was driving for, Dario Franchitti is trying to figure out. Fra... Read »
23:01
10/Jul
2008
News & Notes, Thompson - NASCAR Camping World Series East | nascar - thespeedwaylinereport.com; 1609 words.
News & Notes, Thompson - NASCAR Camping World Series East Matt Kobyluck to Make 150th Series Start at Thompson Thompson, NASCAR Share Long History Together Most Popular Driver Voting Now Open Onl... Read »
23:01
10/Jul
2008
Kirk Alexander files first entry for the Fourth Annual Vivieros Insurance Modified Madness at Seekonk Speedway | car racing - thespeedwaylinereport.com; 535 words.
Kirk Alexander files first entry for the Fourth Annual Vivieros Insurance Modified Madness at Seekonk Speedway . Swanzey NH native and three time True Value Modified Racing Series Champion Kirk Alex... Read »
22:59
10/Jul
2008
Let's See What Happens | auto racing - dragracecentral.com; 3073 words.
Everyone knew, or at least guessed, that something would be done in the interest of safety following the crash that took the life of Scott Kalitta . I have been asked many times by fans, friends and t... Read »
22:49
10/Jul
2008
NASCAR cancels Cup qualifying after Chic | nascar - abc3340.com; 69 words.
Thursday night's Sprint Cup series qualifying at Chicagoland Speedway.The field for Saturday's race will be set according to car owner points, putting series points leader Kyle Busch on the pole posit... Read »
22:48
10/Jul
2008
As a white male anything but agreeing with her would be racist or sexist | motorsports - faniq.com; 1710 words.
Read the Article: NASCAR faces 225 million dollar lawsuit! recently a HUGE lawsuit has been started against nascar for sexual harassment and racial descrimination. Fans decide the Top Comment (3+ vote... Read »
22:48
10/Jul
2008
Cup qualifying cancelled at Chicagoland | nascar - sportsnetwork.com; 523 words.
Cup qualifying cancelled at Chicagoland. Persistent rain forced NASCAR officials to cancel qualifying for the LifeLock. Rain fell on the track just after Sprint Cup practice. Officials made a valiant ... Read »
22:39
10/Jul
2008
NASCAR Notes: Scottish driver Franchitti to meet with Ganassi, explore options | auto racing - canoe.ca; 984 words.
JOLIET, Ill. - After getting over the initial shock of team owner Chip Ganassi's decision to shut down the Sprint Cup series team he was driving for, Dario Franchitti is trying to figure out his next ... Read »
22:33
10/Jul
2008
It's Official: Stewart Haas Racing Becomes a Reality | nascar - newschannel9.com; 270 words.
Tony Stewart joked to a packed media center at the Chicagoland Speedway, that he though there must be something extra special on the buffet menu to bring them all there at once. But the information St... Read »
22:26
10/Jul
2008
Bernard hoping for biggest win in boyhood stomping grounds | auto racing - news-banner.com; 1382 words.
WORKING TOGETHER Formulaboats.com U-5 driver Jeff Bernard (right) and crew chief Tom Anderson compare notes after a test run during the Thunder on the Ohio race at Evansville. After his first unlimit... Read »
22:26
10/Jul
2008
Series matchup: Giants at Cubs | fantasy baseball - chicagotribune.com; 556 words.
All games on WGN-720.13) Who's hot: Ryan Theriot has hit in seven straight games and owns 35 multihit games. Aaron Rowand is tied for third in the NL in doubles and has the third-highest batting avera... Read »
22:21
10/Jul
2008
COLUMN: Stewart's his own boss (don't try this at home, kids) | auto racing - gastongazette.com; 700 words.
JOLIET, Ill. - Very little that wasn't already known came out of Tony Stewart's press conference at Chicagoland Speedway on Thursday. Naturally, of course, satellite radio and Speed channel televised ... Read »
22:18
10/Jul
2008
Stewart takes Hass deal | nascar - newsvirginian.com; 879 words.
Tony Stewart, right, and Joe Custer, general manager of Haas-CNC Racing, attend a news conference on Thursday in Joliet, Ill. Chris Jenkins The Associated Press Published: July 10, 2008 JOLIET, Ill. ... Read »
22:10
10/Jul
2008
Final Nationwide practice rained out at Chicagoland Speedway | nascar - scenedaily.com; 120 words.
Barker pleased to return after 'painful' suspension . Busch on pole after Cup qualifying rained out at Chicagoland Speedway . Final Nationwide practice rained out at Chicagoland Speedway. - The final ... Read »
22:10
10/Jul
2008
Busch on pole after Cup qualifying rained out at Chicagoland Speedway | nascar - scenedaily.com; 163 words.
JOLIET, Ill. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying has been canceled due to bad weather, putting series points leader Kyle Busch on the pole for Saturday night's LifeLock. Busch and his Joe Gibbs Raci... Read »
22:08
10/Jul
2008
Nashville: Integra | car racing - motorsport.com; 520 words.
Integra Motorsports Ready for Strong Second Half Championship-winning engineer has team already looking ahead to 2009 Indianapolis, IN (10 July May, 2008)--No matter what racing school a driver attend... Read »
22:03
10/Jul
2008
Ex-Champ drivers, rookie practice at Nashville | auto racing - tennessean.com; 356 words.
GLADEVILLE Justin Wilson got his introduction to Nashville Superspeedway on Thursday. Wilson, along with the former Champ drivers and the IndyCar rookies, were given a two-hour test session to prep... Read »
22:02
10/Jul
2008
Zipadelli to keep on going without Stewart in No. 20 | nascar - winn3r.com; 23 words.
Official Nascar Site Tony Stewart may be moving on, but Greg Zipadelli , his longtime crew chief at Joe Gibbs Racing , is staying put.... Read »
22:00
10/Jul
2008
Tony Stewart Becomes Part Owner Of Haas-CNC Racing | auto racing - wtov9.com; 255 words.
Next year, Tony Stewart will get a chance to experience victory lane as a team owner as well as a driver. The two-time Cup series champion announced today he'll join the team currently known as Haas-C... Read »
21:53
10/Jul
2008
Harvick's CC unsure | nascar - nascar.com; 1284 words.
What is it about Chicagoland Speedway that keeps a crew chief awake at night? According to Todd Berrier, nothing. except the fact that Saturday night's race will be the first on the 1.5-mile oval with... Read »
21:53
10/Jul
2008
Cup Numbers: Johnson strong | nascar - nascar.com; 625 words.
Kevin Harvick and Tony Stewart will share the spotlight this week as the only two-time winners in Chicagoland Speedway 's short history. That, and they're battling it out for the 12th and final spot i... Read »
21:53
10/Jul
2008
Aumann: Possible, but winning rare for driver-owners | nascar - nascar.com; 760 words.
If past performance is any indication, Tony Stewart 's decision this week to become the most recent driver-owner on the Sprint Cup circuit will prove to be a difficult challenge. During the past two d... Read »
21:53
10/Jul
2008
The world keeps on turning | nascar - nascar.com; 0 words.
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21:52
10/Jul
2008
Stars Shine On NASCAR Night At Cedar Lake Speedway | auto racing - racingwisconsin.com; 1728 words.
Stars Shine On NASCAR Night At Cedar Lake Speedway by Greg Parent 7/9/2008 New Richmond, WI - The NASCAR Stars Night was held at the Cedar Lake Speedway on Wednesday evening July 9 with NASCAR drivers... Read »
21:52
10/Jul
2008
Birkhofer Triumphs At Deer Creek | car racing - racingwisconsin.com; 2237 words.
Birkhofer Triumphs At Deer Creek by Kevin Kovac, WoO LMS P. Director 7/9/2008 Spring Valley, MN - Brian Birkhofer surged into the lead at the initial green flag and never looked back, rolling to a fla... Read »
21:45
10/Jul
2008
NAS: Cassill leads Chicago N'wide first practice | nascar - usatoday.com; 274 words.
Landon Cassill leads the Thursday first practice session for Friday night s Nationwide Series Dollar General 300 at the Chicagoland Speedway.296 mph in the #5 National Guard Chevrolet was the quickest... Read »
21:45
10/Jul
2008
Extra seasoning | auto racing - indycar.com; 503 words.
LEBANON, Tenn. - There's only so much Jaime Camara can draw from the well of experience from his Firestone Indy Lights competitions at Nashville Superspeedway, but anything is welcome. Camara recorded... Read »
21:43
10/Jul
2008
Series Berlin spotlight - Frank | racing - motorsport.com; 1214 words.
Despite Struggles, Kimmel Coming on Strong Headed to Berlin; Not Giving up on Championship MARNE MI (7-10-08) -- Nine-time and defending ARCA RE/MAX Series champion Frank Kimmel is the series' all-tim... Read »
21:43
10/Jul
2008
Lime Rock: Series spotlight - Dyson | racing - motorsport.com; 1615 words.
VOICES OF DYSON RACING: THE DRIVERS In a business that is known for comings and goings, Dyson Racing is a picture of consistency and stability. Nowhere in the American Le Mans Series paddock - or any ... Read »
21:40
10/Jul
2008
Goodbye ITV & Good Riddance | formula one - bleacherreport.com; 883 words.
Michael Griffin cannot wait for the British coverage of Formula One to go to the BBC, and he look at every department here. Next year, the 2009 Formula One coverage in the UK will be on BBC. This come... Read »
21:15
10/Jul
2008
Massa in confident mood | formula one - espnstar.com; 445 words.
Felipe Massa is confident he and Ferrari will rediscover their competitive edge at next weekend's German Grand Prix. Massa concluded this week's three-day test session at Hockenheim, venue for the rac... Read »
21:03
10/Jul
2008
Tony Stewart Will WIn Chicagoland | nascar - foxsports.com; 395 words.
It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses.5 Mile Track Type Tri-Oval 18-degree bank Nextel Cup Top Race Speed 136.832... Read »
21:03
10/Jul
2008
TRANSCRIPT: Tony Stewart Press Conference to Announce Stewart-Haas Racing | auto racing - nascarfz.com; 7777 words.
TONY STEWART: Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion JOE CUSTER: General Manager, Haas CNC Racing MIKE ARNING: Moderator, Vice President of True Speed Communication MIKE ARNING: Obviously, a big... Read »
21:03
10/Jul
2008
Biffle fastest in first Sprint Cup Series practice | nascar - nascarfz.com; 141 words.
Greg Biffle was the fastest at the end. The driver of the number 16 Roush Fenway Racing car ran a total of 23 laps in the first Sprint Cup Series practice session. 2-time and defending Sprint Cup Ser... Read »
21:03
10/Jul
2008
Elledge hired as Allmendinger s crew chief | nascar - nascarfz.com; 859 words.
Home. ALL TIMES EASTERN Wednesday, July 9 NNS: Hauler's Enter -- 6:00PM Thursday, July 10 NSCS: Hauler's Enter -- 10:00AM NNS: Practice -- 3:30PM NSCS: Practice -- 5:00PM NSCS: Qualifying -- 8:40PM Fr... Read »
21:03
10/Jul
2008
Montoya: No. 40 team will help Ganassi organization | nascar - nascarfz.com; 711 words.
CHICAGO, Ill. Juan Pablo Montoya was away from his usual haunts, but totally comfortable. Standing against the wall behind home plate at Wrigley Field, where Montoya appeared Wednesday with the crew... Read »
21:03
10/Jul
2008
Top 5 and 5 to watch: Chicagoland | auto racing - nascarfz.com; 564 words.
Here s a look at the top five in points and five drivers to watch in Saturday night s LifeLock. All statistical references are for Sprint Cup races at Chicagoland unless otherwise indicated. Driver ra... Read »
21:00
10/Jul
2008
Biffle fastest in first Chicago practice | nascar - jayski.com; 8567 words.
00-McDowell 01-Smith 07-Bowyer 08-Raines 09-Marlin 1-Truex Jr. 2-KuBusch 4-MMM 5-Mears 6-Ragan 7-RGordon 8-Martin 8-Almirola 9-Kahne 10-Carpentier 11-Hamlin 12-Newman 15-Menard 16-Biffle 17-Kenseth 18... Read »
20:55
10/Jul
2008
Firestone - auction | auto racing - motorsport.com; 695 words.
Firestone Racing's Auction Benefits United Way Firestone Indy 200 Honorary Starter Package sells for $3,150 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 10, 2008) - For most people, the chance to wave the green flag at the... Read »
20:55
10/Jul
2008
Firestone - auction benefits United | auto racing - motorsport.com; 692 words.
Firestone Racing's Auction Benefits United Way Firestone Indy 200 Honorary Starter Package sells for $3,150 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 10, 2008) - For most people, the chance to wave the green flag at the... Read »
20:55
10/Jul
2008
Nashville: Rahal Letterman Racing | auto racing - motorsport.com; 540 words.
HILLIARD, Ohio - The checkered flag flew over the Rahal Letterman Racing headquarters in Hilliard, Ohio this week for the first time in more than three seasons, following a time-honored team tradition... Read »
20:55
10/Jul
2008
Nashville: Conquest Racing preview | car racing - motorsport.com; 646 words.
Left again Conquest Racing will be making its second appearance in Nashville this weekend, after the team raced there in its initial IndyCar Series season in 2002 with Frenchman Laurent Redon. The "tr... Read »
20:55
10/Jul
2008
Nashville: Chip Ganassi Racing | auto racing - motorsport.com; 617 words.
Scott Dixon and the No. 9 Energizer Honda Team Energizer Paint: Dixon will trade his red Target bulls-eye apparel for a blue and black Energizer firesuit and paint scheme. Dixon won in an Energizer do... Read »
20:35
10/Jul
2008
Patrick happy to be in Nashville | car racing - tennessean.com; 692 words.
GLADEVILLE Danica Patrick bubbled with emotion Thursday afternoon at Nashville Superspeedway. She smiled and even laughed a little while answering questions from the media as preparations began for ... Read »
20:35
10/Jul
2008
The Downfall of Dale Earnhardt Incorporated | nascar - foxsports.com; 636 words.
Last week rumors spread around the garage that Teresa Earnhardt was going to sell the company that her husband, the late Dale Earnhardt, founded. She has recently denied these claims, but one has to w... Read »
20:35
10/Jul
2008
Tony the Businessman | nascar - foxsports.com; 460 words.
The revelation of Tony Stewarts buy in with Haas Automation is no surprise. Stewart is looking at the long term more than next year. He may be more fond of running the show than driving at this point,... Read »
20:32
10/Jul
2008
Lima "Brad Doty Classic" results | auto racing - motorsport.com; 2560 words.
Meyers Wins Thrilling Brad Doty Classic at Limaland Motorsports Park Lima, OH-- July 9, 2008--Jason Meyers never had the pleasure to see Brad Doty race, but had heard countless stories about him and a... Read »
20:31
10/Jul
2008
Driver Handicaps: Chicagoland | nascar - racingone.com; 2288 words.
Driver Averages. - This weekend the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to Chicagoland Speedway for Saturday's LifeLock. To help you make your fantasy racing picks, RacingOne brings you our weekly detailed... Read »
20:27
10/Jul
2008
LifeLock.com 400 Practice | nascar - zimbio.com; 51 words.
Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Office Depot Ford drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LifeLock.com 400 on July 10, 2008 at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois. Tony Stewart (7... Read »
20:21
10/Jul
2008
CAMERON LOOKING FOR HIS THIRD WIN AT ROSEBURG | nascar - racingwest.com; 238 words.
ANTELOPE, California Bill McAnally Racing s driver of the No. 18 NAPA AutoCare Toyota Camry, Austin Cameron is no stranger to Victory Lane at the Douglas County Speedway in Roseburg, Oregon. He s bee... Read »
20:21
10/Jul
2008
FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR AND MID SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP | car racing - racingwest.com; 610 words.
It s the annual Whitney s Auto Group Giant Fireworks Spectacular and Mid Season Championship this Saturday Night at Grays Harbor Raceway located at the Fairgrounds in Elma. Combined with the fireworks... Read »
20:21
10/Jul
2008
MEIER SCORES POLE POSITION AT TOYOTA SPEEDWAY | auto racing - racingwest.com; 428 words.
NASCAR Late Model up and comer Jace Meier scored the pole position for the NASCAR Late Model Firecracker 100 held on July 4th at Irwindale Speedway in Irwindale, California. Meier ran strong all race ... Read »
20:19
10/Jul
2008
A Tale of Two Tracks: The Hockenheimring | formula one - bleacherreport.com; 1525 words.
A look at the past and present, and a small tiny hint at the future of the circuit hosting this year's German Grand Prix. Take a ride with Steven Stones around the Hockenheimring. Like many of the old... Read »
20:09
10/Jul
2008
Montoya takes the microphone over the mound | auto racing - scenedaily.com; 252 words.
CHICAGO Isn t singing harder than throwing a baseball? Apparently not for Juan Pablo Montoya. Montoya passed the buck on throwing out the first pitch at Wednesday night s Chicago Cubs game at Wrigle... Read »
20:09
10/Jul
2008
Haas CNC official believes Stewart will help team reach its goals | nascar - scenedaily.com; 729 words.
David Griffin / NASCAR Scene Haas CNC Racing General Manager Joe Custer (left) believes Tony Stewart will help improve his team. Joe Custer, the general manager of Haas CNC Racing, is quick to confe... Read »
20:09
10/Jul
2008
Even if DEI is for sale, Earnhardt Jr. doesn't want it anymore | nascar - scenedaily.com; 392 words.
Even if DEI is for sale, Earnhardt Jr. is for sale and even if it was, he isn t interested in buying it anymore. heard the speculation that DEI or a portion of it could be sold to an investor specul... Read »
20:04
10/Jul
2008
Revised Goodwood Plans, Silverstone GP Photos and Where s the Podcast? | formula one - sidepodcast.com; 481 words.
It may not have escaped your notice but things have been pretty lapse around here since the weekend. The truth is we had way to much fun at the old Northamptonshire airfield and now we re suffering fo... Read »
20:01
10/Jul
2008
Stewart couldn't miss owner chance | car racing - autosport.com; 746 words.
22:27 GMTTony Stewart says the opportunity to become an owner in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series was simply too good to miss, after finally unveiling the new Stewart Haas Racing at Chicagoland Speedway o... Read »
19:59
10/Jul
2008
Stewart sees challenge of winning as owner | nascar - winn3r.com; 33 words.
News on NBC Sports Tony Stewart knows he s taking a gamble by leaving NASCAR s elite Joe Gibbs Racing team to join one that usually runs in the middle of the pack.... Read »
19:59
10/Jul
2008
Stewart Haas Racing Becomes Official | nascar - doyounascar.com; 718 words.
It was the hardest easy decision in Tony Stewart s career, but the two-time Sprint Cup Series champion addressed the media today at Chicago, and just as expected, announced his departure from Joe Gibb... Read »
19:52
10/Jul
2008