Kasey Kahne Dodge Teleconference
May 4, 2004
Kasey Kahne, Ray Evernham’s rookie standout in NASCAR NEXTEL Cup racing for 2004, met the press via teleconference Tuesday. He reviewed last weekend’s race at California Speedway and looked forward to Richmond next weekend.
Force Gets First Bristol Win; Schumacher & Anderson Also Take Wins
May 3, 2004
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BRISTOL, Tenn. - Bristol Dragway was the only track on the NHRA schedule where John Force has not posted a win in his career. That ended Monday as Force earned his 110th career victory and completed a sweep of NHRA national events during the fourth annual O’Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
Tony Schumacher and Greg Anderson also earned victories in their respective categories at the $1.2 million race, the sixth of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. The race was delayed one day because persistent rain showers fell on the track Sunday.
Driver and Crew Notes & Quotes
May 3, 2004
Collected notes and quotes from various crew and drivers following the California Speedway Auto Club 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race.
Kyle Petty Speaks to the Press
May 2, 2004
Kyle Petty (shown at Rockingham) met with the media at California Speedway prior to this weekend’s Auto Club 500. He discussed a wide variety of topics, primarily the Charity Ride but also expanding NASCAR’s markets and the finish of last week’s Talladega race.
Unofficial NEXTEL Cup Point Standings
May 2, 2004
Unofficial NEXTEL Cup points following the California Speedway Auto Club 500:
Spain, Last Chance For Michelin To Show Form
May 2, 2004
Ah, the warm days of sunny Spain should be a welcome site to the Michelin shod competitors of Ferrari. Personally, I think Mssr. Dupasquier is staring at the ceiling in the middle of the night, wondering if his Michelins will FINALLY get an opportunity to show their strength.
Jeff Gordon Takes California For 66th Career Win
May 2, 2004
Jeff Gordon (pictured here at Rockinham) used fuel mileage and luck to take his 66th career win, putting an exclamation point on last week’s much-discussed Talladega win.
O’Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Rained Out Until Monday
May 2, 2004
BRISTOL, Tenn. - Persistent rain forced NHRA officials to postpone the final eliminations Sunday of the fourth annual O’Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
The 16-car elimination rounds for Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock will start at 10 a.m. Monday, weather permitting.
Tony Schumacher has three wins so far this season in the U.S. Army dragster and will start the race in the No. 1 qualifying position after he ran 4.523 seconds at 327.66 mph to pace the Top Fuel category.
Whit Bazemore holds the No. 1 qualifying position in Funny Car after he went 4.770 at 321.27 in the Matco Tools Dodge Stratus.
Greg Anderson qualified first in Pro Stock for the 11th consecutive race, going 6.790 at 202.52 in his Vegas General Construction Pontiac Grand Am, setting both track records.
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Ladders: Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock
Cleveland, Milwaukee, Gain Race Sponsorship
May 2, 2004
Now I’m beginning to feel a little life in the Champ Car series. Or rather, believing that a little finacial backing can go a long way. With an anticipated 20 cars at the next event (Monterrey Mexico) and corporations lining up for race sponsorships, this dog may hunt after all!
“Sarge,” Bazemore, Greg Anderson Top Qualifiers at Thunder Valley
May 1, 2004
Tony Schumacher lowered the Bristol Dragway E.T. record he set in Friday’s qualifying to 4.523 seconds in the quarter. Teammate Whit Bazemore held on to the top qualifier spot in Funny Car while Greg Anderson continued as quickest qualifier in Pro Stock.