Earnhardt Jr and Team Penalized After Bristol
March 31, 2004
Dale Earnhardt Jr and DEI were both penalized for his actions at Bristol Motor Speedway during Sunday’s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race. Earnhardt spun intentionally to bring out a caution flag when he had a wheel with loose lug nuts. His team, DEI, will lose 25 owner points and he will be fined $10,000 as well as losing 25 driver points, dropping his point total to 832 points.
Following is the official NASCAR release:
Ralf In A Toyota For ‘05
March 31, 2004
Confirmed reports from inside information, or just another rumor? After the “Renault is sure to sign Ralf” fiasco Willi Weber foisted on everyone, I would suspect this is more than just a rumor. Sorry Panis, looks like you’d be the one to go. Sorry DaMatta, looks like you’re saddled with Ralf. One benefit, the cockpits will be enlarged just to accommodate Ralf and his ego!
Any bets on whether Ralf puts either Toyota off the track this weekend? I’d give even money on it.
Jimmy Spencer: He’s Baaaack!
March 30, 2004
NASCAR’s “Mr. Excitement” will be back to his fender banging ways this weekend at Texas Motorspeedway. Morgan-McClure Motorsports announced today that Jimmy Spencer will pilot their No. 4 NEXTEL Cup Series car for the upcoming Samsung Radio Shack 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Spencer replaces Kevin Lepage, who was with the team since the fall race last season at Darlington, S.C. Additionally, Featherlite, Inc. (www.fthr.com), the “Official Trailer” and “Official Luxury Coach” of NASCAR will take over from YokeTV (whatever that was) as the primary sponsor of the #4 car.
Morgan-McClure.com: Mr. Excitement rolls into Texas Motor Speedway this weekend
ThatsRacin.com: Deal puts Jimmy Spencer in No. 4
NASCAR Fines McMurray For Bristol Bump
March 30, 2004
McMurray Penalized For Post-Race Incident At Bristol
Driver Jamie McMurray was fined $10,000 and placed on probation until Aug. 31 for his incident at the conclusion of Sunday’s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway, NASCAR officials announced today.
Kahne Pleased With First Visit To Martinsville Speedway
March 30, 2004
Martinsville,VA.(March 30, 2004) – When Kasey Kahne drove through the crossover gate onto the racing surface of MartinsvilleSpeedwayMonday morning, he did a double take.
Preview: Vegas Could Be Turning Point For Bazemore
March 30, 2004
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LAS VEGAS (March 30, 2004) - It’s early in the 2004 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series season, with 20 events to go, so Whit Bazemore is not as frustrated as a Funny Car driver might be after three outstanding qualifying efforts in three events that were followed by three early-round upsets in eliminations.
Preview: Scelzi In Good Position For Success In Vegas
March 30, 2004
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LAS VEGAS (March 30, 2004) - Gary Scelzi returns to the NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals this weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway practically a grizzled veteran compared to where he stood at this time last year, when he began his first full season of Funny Car competition for Don Schumacher Racing.
Las Vegas Fast Facts, Schedule
March 30, 2004
WHAT:
Fifth annual NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals, the fourth of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Professional competitors in three categories earn points leading to 2004 NHRA POWERade championships.
Sportsman competitors in six categories earn points leading to ‘04 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series championships.
Third Straight Bristol Race to Busch
March 28, 2004
Kurt Busch seems to have figured out the bullring of Bristol Motor Speedway. He took his third-straight win at the .533 mile oval. Running on the 36 degree banking of the concrete bowl, Busch stayed on the track with 119 laps to run when the rest of the front-runners pitted, risking the ire of his crew chief.
Borcheller, Stanton Make It Two-for-Two With Miami 250 Win
March 28, 2004
MIAMI, Fla. (March 28, 2004) — Terry Borcheller and Craig Stanton scored their second victory of the Grand-Am Cup Series season, repeating their success from the season opener with a win in the Grand-Am Cup 250 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday. Stanton started TheRaceSite.com Racing No. 44 Porsche 996 in the outside pole position and handed the reigns over to Borcheller just past the halfway mark in the three-hour race.