Kurt Busch Dominant at Subway Fresh 500
April 24, 2005
Defending NEXTEL Cup champion Kurt Busch continued the Roush and Hendrick domination of the 2005 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup season by leading 219 of the 312 laps in the Subway Fresh 500 Saturday evening at Phoenix International Raceway.
Phoenix-Subway Fresh 500 Notes & Quotes
April 24, 2005
Here, courtesy various teams and manufacturers, are collected notes and quotes from Saturday evening’s Subway Fresh 500. The race, for 500 kilometers or 312 miles, was delayed at the start by rain at Phoenix International Raceway. Kurt Busch won the race, leading 219 of the 312 laps. Michael Waltrip placed second.
Jeff Gordon Phoenix Press Conference
April 23, 2005
Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, won his first Phoenix pole Friday, preparing for the Subway Fresh 500. Following time trials, he met the press for a question and answer session. Here, courtesy Chevrolet, is a transcript of that press conference.
PIR Qualifying Notes & Quotes
April 22, 2005
Here, courtesy the teams and manufacturers, are some notes and quotes from qualifying for this weekend’s Subway Fresh 500. Jeff Gordon took the pole, ahead of Kurt Busch and Greg Biffle in their Fords. Ryan Newman was the highest-qualifying Dodge, in seventh position for the Saturday evening twi-night feature race.
Jeff Gordon Takes Phoenix Pole Over Roush Pair
April 22, 2005
Jeff Gordon, already a pole winner this season, added another notch to his belt Friday with his 53rd career NASCAR NEXTEL Cup pole position. Running 31st in the order, Gordon’s better lap of two was a quick 26.931 sec/133.675 mph effort, beating out his friend Kurt Busch whose 27.016/133.254 lap was good enough for second. Starting third will be Busch’s fellow Roush driver Greg Biffle, at 27.035/133.161. Starting beside Biffle will be Bobby Labonte.
Four More Weeks Until They Race Again
April 22, 2005
What’s a Champ Car fan to do while CCWS has their “second” offseason for six weeks?
Tony Stewart to Celebrate 34th Birthday By Racing in the May 20 Quaker Steak & Lube 200
April 21, 2005
2002 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion Tony Stewart is often described as his generation’s version of the legendary A.J. Foyt. He’s a racer’s racer - a man who will race anything, anytime, anyplace.
Teleconference Transcript With Chevy Driver Tony Stewart
April 19, 2005
This week’s NASCAR NEXTEL Teleconference featured Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 20 Home Depot Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Heading to Phoenix, Stewart has four top-10 finishes in six career starts at Phoenix International Raceway - including a victory there in 1999. Stewart is one of the drivers who has qualified for the 21st annual NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge on May 21st at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Stewart will also be making his second appearance behind the wheel of the No. 47 Chevrolet All Star Silverado there on May 20 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event. He is bouncing back from last Sunday’s crash at Texas which left him with minor burns on his right elbow and thigh, but he is doing fine and definitely plans to compete in both the Cup and Busch races next weekend at Phoenix.
“Smoke” to Take Wings in Lowe’s Motor Speedway Craftsman Truck Race
April 19, 2005
Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, Lowe’s Motor Speedway and Quaker Steak & Lube restaurants announced Tuesday that the 2002 NASCAR Cup champion will take the wheel of the No. 47 Chevrolet in his fifth Craftsman Truck Series start. The Morgan-Dollar Motorsports entry, one of the Chevrolet All Star Silverado entries in 2005, will carry associate sponsorship from the name sponsor of the race, Quaker Steak & Lube restaurants.
“Smoke” to Take Wings in Lowe’s Motor Speedway Craftsman Truck Race
April 19, 2005
Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, Lowe’s Motor Speedway and Quaker Steak & Lube restaurants announced Tuesday that the 2002 NASCAR Cup champion will take the wheel of the No. 47 Chevrolet in his fifth Craftsman Truck Series start. The Morgan-Dollar Motorsports entry, one of the Chevrolet All Star Silverado entries in 2005, will carry associate sponsorship from the name sponsor of the race, Quaker Steak & Lube restaurants.