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Last modified Sunday, February 17, 2008 10:45 PM PST. Daytona 500 Winners 2008 -- Ryan Newman 2007 -- Kevin Harvick 2006 -- Jimmie Johnson 2005 -- Jeff Gordon 2004 -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2003 -- Michael Waltrip 2002 -- Ward Burton 2001 -- Michael Waltrip 2000 -- Dale Jarrett 1999 -- Jeff Gordon 1998 -- Dale Earnhardt 1997 -- Jeff Gordon 1996 -- Dale Jarrett 1995 -- Sterling Marlin 1994 -- Sterling Marlin 1993 -- Dale Jarrett 1992 -- Davey Allison 1991 -- Ernie Irvan 1990 -- Derrike Cope 1989 --... (North County Times)
Newman, Penske capture Daytona crown Feb 18, 2008
(34) Dave Blaney, Toyota, Accident, 189, 56 ... Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): Kyle Busch 8 times for 86 laps; Denny Hamlin 5 times for 32 laps; Tony Stewart 4 times for 16 laps; Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3 times for 12 laps; Jeff Burton 1 time for 9 laps; Kurt Busch 1 time for 9 laps; Ryan Newman 4 times for 8 laps; Greg Biffle 3 times for 7 laps; Jeff Gordon 3 times for 5 laps; Reed Sorenson 2 times for 5 laps; Clint Bowyer 2 times for 4 laps; Michael Waltrip 2 times for 3 laps; Dave... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Johnson seeks a springboard to history Feb 17, 2008
Last modified Saturday, February 16, 2008 11:43 PM PST. A glance at the drivers racing in Sunday's Daytona 500. (North County Times)
A glance at drivers racing in Daytona 500 Feb 16, 2008
A glance at the drivers racing in Daytona 500. By The Associated PressAssociated Press Sportsupdated 1:20 a.m. ET Feb. 16, 2008. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR Ready To Show The Love To Fans Feb 15, 2008
If you want a dark horse, pick Dave Blaney. He was near the top of the chart in speed and during the Bud Shootout he was in the top five to 10 all night. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
NASCAR Sprint Cup Feb 13, 2008
Bill Davis Racing (Dave Blaney, Jacques Villeneuve): Villeneuve will give the team a publicity boost. Red Bull (Brian Vickers, A.J. Allmendinger): The same lineup struggled in its debut season of 2007. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Opinion: Junior finds himself at career crossroads Feb 12, 2008
And of course, there is the matter of Junior having just as many Cup championships as Dave Blaney and Johnny Sauter. Namely, none. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Strong run helps Waltrip overcome scandal Feb 11, 2008
"All of us have definitely elevated our performance, no doubt," said Dave Blaney, who posted the fifth-fastest lap. "I think it showed last night when we ran well.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Earnhardt wins with help from new friends Feb 10, 2008
When racing resumed on Lap 28, Toyota driver Dave Blaney, who delivered his car manufacturer its first Cup pole victory last July at New Hampshire, went to the front. Blaney's lead was short-lived when Earnhardt moved back in front on Lap 35. (Boston Globe)
Earnhardt Jr. exhibits winning form in Shootout at Daytona Feb 10, 2008
Dale Earnhardt Jr. keeps his new ride ahead of Michael Waltrip (55) and Dave Blaney during the early stages of the Bud Shootout. Conversation guidelines: USA TODAY welcomes your thoughts, stories and information related to this article. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hamlin fired up for tuneup Feb 9, 2008
"Many drivers are using the 70-lap race as a tuneup for tomorrow's pole qualifications, Thursday's Gatorade Duels, and, more important, the 50th Daytona 500 Feb. 17. But Hamlin, who posted the fastest lap (182.523 miles per hour) during a Jan. 31 test session at California Speedway, and his teammates no doubt will use the Shootout as a way to get a better handle on their Camrys under race conditions at Daytona's high-banked and high-speed 2 1/2-mile trioval.Toyotas were dominant in yesterday's... (Boston Globe)
NASCAR: Drivers brace for wild race Feb 9, 2008
Drivers brace for wild race 020908 - The Augusta Chronicle. --- By the time some drivers take the green flag for tonight's Budweiser Shootout all-star race, their cars will have been racing against highway traffic for more than 600 miles. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Winning all that matters in Bud Shootout Feb 9, 2008
" The non-points race will start with a 20-lap segment, followed by a 10-minute intermission. A mandatory green-flag stop to change at least two tires is required in the final 50 laps. The winner is guaranteed more than $200,000. Michael Waltrip will start third, followed by Jamie McMurray, Gilliland, Sorenson, Earnhardt Jr., Stewart, Yeley and Hamlin. The rest of the field includes: Ken Schrader, Elliott, Dale Jarrett, Casey Mears, Biffle, Johnson, Dave Blaney, Edwards, Bowyer, Gordon and... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Daytona demolition derby Feb 9, 2008
The rest of the field includes Ken Schrader, Elliott, Dale Jarrett, Casey Mears, Biffle, Johnson, Dave Blaney, Edwards, Bowyer, Gordon and Newman. Gordon said the car he will race tonight was actually built for the half-mile short track at Bristol, Tenn. (Florida Times-Union)
NASCAR rankings Feb 4, 2008
Preseason NASCAR fantasy rankings - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
Sorenson, Sadler Must Improve Feb 2, 2008
22-Dave Blaney, Caterpillar Toyota Camry ... Dave Blaney s 31st position in the final 2007 NASCAR Sprint Cup standings was not indicative of how this team performed. (Suite101.com)
Stewart committed to better preparation Jan 20, 2008
Toyota teams had difficulty making races last year and failed to reach Victory Lane, with Dave Blaney s third-place finish at Talladega and Brian Vickers fifth-place finish at Charlotte the only top-fives for the Camry. If the Camry can t consistently run up front this season, Stewart is certainly not going to stand for it. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Despite his F1 and IndyCar pedigrees, Juan Montoya remains an unproven commodity on the NASCAR circuit entering 2008. Jan 18, 2008
SI.com - Writers - Mark Zeske: Eight sleepers for 2008 - Thursday January 17, 2008 3:53PM. Eight sleepers for 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Blown engines a concern for Daytona 500 Jan 18, 2008
"What people missed was six of our Toyotas made the field at Talladega, qualified in the top eight, and they all raced really well, and four -- Michael Waltrip, David Reutimann, Dave Blaney and Brian Vickers -- raced well enough to win that race, if not for the usual accidents on a superspeedway. If Dave Blaney had timed it just a little different at the end, he could have won, instead of just finishing third.". Hendrick's drivers and Chevys have been the only ones capable of running with the... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Morgan-McClure closes its doors Jan 16, 2008 NASCAR plane crash is settled Jan 15, 2008 Briefs | Harvick brings enthusiasm to Daytona Jan 15, 2008 Toyotas off to a blazing start Jan 9, 2008 J.J. Yeley may be hard-pressed to copy last year's 21st-place finish as the sole Cup driver at Hall of Fame Racing in '08. Jan 4, 2008 No surprise, Johnson is favorite to repeat Dec 29, 2007 Images of 2007: NASCAR Dec 25, 2007 Rookie Ragan raises a ruckus, tops drivers in crashes, spins Dec 20, 2007 Some see cheating as being innovative Dec 15, 2007 Cup winner Jimmie Johnson will drive for the U.S. team at the Race of Champions this weekend at London's Wembley Stadium. Dec 13, 2007 A few points of contention for '08 Dec 6, 2007 JOHNSON COLLECTS OVER $7-MILLION Dec 6, 2007 NASCAR season dominated by Hendrick team Nov 25, 2007 Hendrick team has lock on top Nov 18, 2007 New owner Gillett has ideas to promote Nextel growth Nov 15, 2007 Jimmie Johnson wins 4th straight race Nov 13, 2007 Season's surprise Nov 4, 2007 NASCAR rules out sabotage in late-race crash Oct 30, 2007 NASCAR admits to tainted fuel Oct 30, 2007 Georgian Sorenson third Oct 29, 2007 Open-wheel veteran learning new racing language Oct 21, 2007 Points leader Gordon earns seventh pole of year Oct 20, 2007 Gordon will start in front at Martinsville Oct 20, 2007 INSIDE MOTORSPORTS Oct 18, 2007 Ryan Newman Hands Win To Gordon Oct 16, 2007 Gordon stakes claim on title with 6th win of the season Oct 14, 2007 Newman grabs lead at Lowe's, then crashes Oct 14, 2007 After Lowe's, the field of contenders for the Cup championship will be defined. Oct 13, 2007 Gordon wins at Talladega to become career restrictor-plate leader Oct 10, 2007 Johnson did all he could to win at Talladega Oct 10, 2007 Johnson questions himself Oct 10, 2007 TALLADEGA VICTORY GOES TO JEFF GORDON Oct 10, 2007 Gordon back atop NASCAR standings Oct 9, 2007 AUTO RACING: MIKE BRUDENELL: Gordon's win among his best Oct 9, 2007 Opinion: Car of Tomorrow still has long way to go Oct 8, 2007 Bradley: Smart driver Oct 8, 2007 1 Lap Led Just Enough For Gordon Oct 8, 2007 Talladega Brings Frayed Nerves Oct 7, 2007 Drivers rip Villeneuve's debut at Talladega Oct 6, 2007 Chase field worried about Villeneuve's participation at Talladega Oct 6, 2007 Bahre: Sale of NHIS is inevitable Sep 17, 2007 Logano wins race, but will have to wait for title Sep 15, 2007 Yates Racing is fighting for something more important than a Cup in the Chase. Sep 14, 2007 Jeff Burton Biography Sep 14, 2007 More than 50 teams test COT at Talladega Sep 11, 2007 Column: Gibbs switch to Toyota a poor secret Sep 8, 2007 Villeneuve ready for NASCAR Aug 31, 2007 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Drivers Aug 30, 2007 Villeneuve looks to jump-start career in NASCAR's truck series Aug 30, 2007 Villeneuve commits to the switch Aug 29, 2007 Sports in brief: Villeneuve to race trucks; may run Nextel Cup in 2008 Aug 28, 2007 Kahne ends drought with pole win at Bristol Aug 25, 2007 Auto Racing Notebook: Kahneedges Montoya for Bristol pole Aug 25, 2007 Kurt Busch Catches Fire Aug 23, 2007 Round the Racetrack Aug 23, 2007 Busch continues Nextel Cup surge Aug 22, 2007 Busch's rain-delayed Michigan win keeps him in NASCAR Chase Aug 22, 2007 Crew chiefs Chad Knaus, Steve Letarte return to the track with mixed results Aug 22, 2007 Prep football, golf, NFL, WNBA Aug 22, 2007 Hail To The Victor: Busch Wins In OT Aug 22, 2007 Beer brands are big rivals on track Aug 18, 2007 NASCAR regulars shine at Sharon Aug 17, 2007 Gordon spins, Stewart wins again Aug 13, 2007 NASCAR: Stewart Wins Third Race Of Season Aug 13, 2007 Local Cars: Knoxville Nationals attracts current Lernerville leader Aug 10, 2007
Hamlin most recently was crew chief for Dave Blaney at Bill Davis Racing, and before that he spent nine seasons as a crew chief at Richard Childress Racing ... Dave Blaney led the afternoon session in a Toyota for Bill Davis Racing, posting a speed of 185. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Morgan-McClure Motorsports closing doors Jan 15, 2008
Hamlin most recently was crew chief for Dave Blaney at Bill Davis Racing, and before that he spent nine seasons as a crew chief at Richard Childress Racing. He worked with Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick and the late Dale Earnhardt. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Hamlin most recently was crew chief for Dave Blaney at Bill Davis Racing. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Dave Blaney had the fastest lap of the day, going 185. 445 mph in the afternoon. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
By the end of the year, only one Toyota driver, Dave Blaney, was in the top 35. Blaney was 31st. (The Palm Beach Post)
" The Chili Bowl is an all-star Midget race, run on a quarter-mile dirt track inside the Tulsa Expo Center, which seats 15,000 and is sold out for the five-day event. Yeley's competition will include Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne and Jason Leffler. NASCAR development drivers Josh Wise, Tim McCreadie, Bobby East and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. World of Outlaws Sprint car champion Danny Lasoski and runner-up Joey Saldana. USAC national champions Jerry Coons Jr., Levi Jones and Dave Blaney, and '07 National... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
My top two picks for possible breakthrough winners are Reed Sorenson and Dave Blaney. Odds that either David Ragan or Robby Gordon will cause the first caution of 2008: 6-1. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dawn of a new era Dave Blaney, driver of the #22 Bill Davis Racing Toyota, drives during NASCAR testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 9, 2007 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Toyota's Nextel Cup debut was one of many changes in 2007. (Fox Sports)
Rookie Ragan led Cup Series in crashes and spins - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bill Davis, who owns the Dodges driven by Dave Blaney and Bill Lester, said working in the gray area is considered OK by NASCAR and competitors alike. "If you push and shove on the templates or try to get the nose a little lower, to me that's something that's acceptable," Davis said, adding that some of Knaus' tricks haven't been. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
For example, Chip Ganassi Racing and Michael Waltrip Racing have been testing at Nashville Superspeedway this week, while Dave Blaney is testing at Rockingham, N.C. Besides the Preseason Thunder at Daytona, official NASCAR tests are scheduled for Jan. 28-29 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Jan. 31-Feb. 1 at California Speedway. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
No Camry driver finished in the top 30 of the final standings, and every Toyota driver except for Dave Blaney missed at least 10 races. That kind of futility won't be repeated in 2008, and with Joe Gibbs Racing switching from Chevrolet, there is bound to be a Toyota in victory lane some time next year. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
"A total of 3.8 million votes were cast this year, with Earnhardt Jr., receiving 1.4 million votes.Earnhardt Jr. has joined Richard Petty and Bill Elliott as the only drivers to win five straight awards. Petty won from 1974 - 1978 and Elliott won from 1984 - 1988.Other drivers who finished in this year's top-10 include Jeff Gordon, who finished second in the voting, followed by Michael Waltrip, Kasey Kahne, Tony Stewart, Kevin Harvick, Matt Kenseth, Jimmie Johnson, Elliott Sadler and Dale... (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Of the seven full-time teams, Dave Blaney s 31st-place finish was the highest. But the Japanese automaker should crack the winner s circle next season with the addition of Joe Gibbs Racing and drivers Tony Stewart, Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
In the manufacturer's first year in Nextel Cup it struggled, with no driver making the Chase and only one - Dave Blaney of Bill Davis Racing - in the top 35 in owner points, which guarantees starting spots in races. Rick Hendrick, for one, doesn't think the switch to Toyota will hamper Gibbs. (The Palm Beach Post)
Besides Edwards, other drivers who have already won pole positions during the 2007 season include David Gilliland, Jeff Gordon, Kasey Kahne, Ryan Newman, Denny Hamlin, Clint Bowyer, J.J. Yeley, Jamie McMurray, Dave Blaney, Casey Mears, Reed Sorenson, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kurt Busch, Jimmie Johnson, Michael Waltrip, Greg Biffle and Martin Truex Jr.. Past race winners who are still active and have not won a pole this season include Tony Stewart, Dale Jarrett, Mark Martin, Ken Schrader and Bill... (MSNBC -- Sports)
The Associated Press Published: November 12, 2007. Jimmie Johnson took command of the Nextel Cup championship Sunday, winning at Phoenix International Raceway to open a daunting lead over teammate Jeff Gordon in the race to the title. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Secondary Navigation. NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer prepares for practice on Saturday. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
But the amount of water was enough to affect at least two drivers: Hamlin and Dave Blaney, who had performance issues all day and finished 38th, 66 laps behind Johnson. ALSO ON THIS STORY. (MSNBC -- Sports)
" In a "huge majority" of cars that tested positive for water in their fuel systems, the amount was so small that it didn't affect performance. For example, winner Jimmie Johnson had water in his carburetor during the post-race inspection. But the contamination was enough to affect at least two drivers: Hamlin and Dave Blaney, who had performance issues all day and finished 38th. After a yellow flag came out late in the race, Hamlin stayed on the track, believing he had enough fuel to get to the... (Athens Banner-Herald)
The teams of Greg Biffle and Dave Blaney reported similar fuel issues. NASCAR spokesperson Herb Branham the sanctioning body had no immediate explanation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
TOP TOYOTA: It's been a difficult first year for Toyota in NASCAR's top series, but Dave Blaney has shown the rest of the Camry teams that success is possible. Blaney was the top qualifying Toyota for Sunday's Subway 500 at Martinsville Speedway, and his No. 17 starting spot comes during the highpoint of his season. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
"We're just going to go out there and try to win races,'' he said.Slide show: Week in Sports PicturesSea swimming, baseball playoff drama, rugby pileups and more.The top 10 includes Kasey Kahne in a Dodge, the Chevys of Kyle Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and J.J. Yeley, Jamie McMurray's Ford and Tony Raines in a Chevrolet.Clint Bowyer, only 10 points behind Johnson in the points race, will start 21st.The day was a good one for Toyota, which placed five cars in the field, led by Dave Blaney in 17th... (MSNBC -- Sports)
The day was a good one for Toyota, which placed five cars in the field, led by Dave Blaney in 17th position. Blaney has finished third and sixth the last two weeks. (News & Observer -- Sports)
"Petty can ill afford that. He's on the bubble for having a guaranteed spot in the first five races in 2008. Dave Blaney moved past Petty into 34th after Blaney finished sixth at Charlotte.IHRA titles on line at RockinghamT.J. Zizzo leads Bruce Litton by just 26 points in their battle for the top fuel championship that will be settled this weekend at the International Hot Rod Association's World Finals at Rockingham Dragway.In pro stock, defending champion Pete Berner is nine points ahead of... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
(NR) 22-Dave Blaney: Dave Blaney is clearly the top running driver as of now. That will likely change in 2008 when Joe Gibbs Racing comes on board. (Suite101.com)
Jeff Burton was fourth and followed by Carl Edwards, Dave Blaney and Tony Stewart as Chase drivers took six of the first seven spots. Comments. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Dave Blaney, who finished third at Talladega for Toyota's best finish of the season, ended up fifth Saturday. Michael Waltrip recovered from an early spin out to finish 10th, his best showing of the season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Last week at Talladega a Toyota driver captured the pole (Michael Waltrip) and a Toyota finished third (Dave Blaney). In May Brian Vickers, who pilots the No. 83 Toyota, came in fifth at Charlotte, which was his best finish of the season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Dave Blaney was third in the best finish this year for a Toyota driver. Title contender Denny Hamlin was fourth and was followed by Ryan Newman, who was leading late in his Dodge, and Mears. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
But the combination of the package we were using for that race, the bump he got from (Dave Blaney) and then the push from Stewart, it just made it a perfect situation for him. I dont think I could have defended it any other way. (MSNBC -- Sports)
"I thought I did a good job of controlling the head of the pack and doing all I could to hold my position. So I watched the video, and I did do a good job of containing him. "But the combination of the package we were using for that race, the bump he got from (Dave Blaney) and then the push from Stewart, it just made it a perfect situation for him. I don't think I could have defended it any other way. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Oct. 12, Busch Series Dollar General 300, race 31 of 35, Starting time: 7:30 p.m. (EST); TV: ESPN2; Distance: 200 laps; Defending champion: Dave Blaney. Sat. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Following behind him are Jimmie Johnson (48), Tony Stewart (20), and Dave Blaney (22) ... Dave Blaney was third in the best finish this year for a Toyota driver. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Gordon started 34th and led just a single lap -- the last one in the electrifying UAW-Ford 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup event, in which he beat teammate Jimmie Johnson (Chevrolet) and a game Dave Blaney (Toyota). Advertisement. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Dave Blaney, who matched his career best with a third-place finish, also agreed that most of the race wasnt very exciting. But he noted that NASCAR has plenty of ammunition to make the racing better. (MSNBC -- Sports)
But what about Dave Blaney. The Cat car finishes third. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
" Gordon started 34th and ran mostly between 30th and 37th until the final 30 laps. With the race winding down, he hooked up with Johnson, who had started 19th and fell back for the first half of the race, and the two worked their way toward the front. Johnson took the lead on the 183rd of 188 laps, leading an inside line past an outside line led by Ryan Newman. At the white flag, Johnson and Gordon were 1-2 on the inside line and Tony Stewart had moved to the front of the outside line. Stewart... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
" Jeff Burton says drivers who try to hang back and stay out of the fray could be taking a chance with the COT. The car is taller and wider and punches a bigger hole in the air. While the closing rate within the draft is quicker than with the old car, a driver who loses the draft completely may have a harder time catching it again. "So I'd be afraid to drive around in the back and wait for the big wreck to happen, because I don't think you'd ever catch back up," Burton said. All of the Chasers... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
" He participated in both practice sessions Friday, and was 24th on the speed chart following the second session. But because he has to qualify on speed, he was focused on single-car runs and didn't get in the draft. Because qualifying is Saturday, NASCAR will impound the cars after the session and there will be no further track time for Villeneuve to adapt to the draft. But he said he picked up plenty during the two-day test, and believed many people thought it was BDR teammate Dave Blaney, not... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
The Associated Press Published: October 6, 2007. Jacques Villeneuve is a Formula One world champion with an Indianapolis 500 title on his resume. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
"Moving backwardIt has been a humbling first Cup season for Toyota, and yesterday's race was no different for the Japanese manufacturer.David Reutimann was the highest-placing Toyota driver, finishing in 26th place. A.J. Allmendinger took 33d, and Dave Blaney, the pole-sitter for July's Lenox Industrial Tools 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway, spun twice and limped back to the garage with a 35th-place showing. Brian Vickers rounded out the field with a 43d-place finish.Fellow Toyota... (Boston Globe)
Red Sox Patriots Celtics Bruins Revolution Colleges High school Others NESN Dirt Dogs Calendar Shop. Logano wins, but will have to wait. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
The No. 38, driven by Gilliland, is 30th and 281 points in front of the 36th-place No. 22 of Dave Blaney. He's in pretty good shape. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
He replaced Dave Blaney in the #30 AOL Chevrolet. In 2005, Cingular Wireless, now AT&T Mobility, became the primary sponsor of Burton s #31 Chevrolet. (Suite101.com)
"I know there is a bigger plate in this car because it has so much more drag," driver Dave Blaney said. "NASCAR will make the speeds in these cars whatever they want it to be. They could go 210 [mph] or they can go 180.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Bill Davis Racing will continue to operate two cars, with Dave Blaney and most likely Jacques Villeneuve. And the Red Bull teams have been rumored to be considering making the move to Chevrolet, but nothing formal has been announced. (Niles Star, MI)
"Villeneuve right now is scheduled to finish the Truck season and drive an ARCA car at Talladega in October. Davis said he wants Villeneuve in the Cup series next season, but Villeneuve said they don't have a deal yet.Agreeing to terms is the just first hurdle Villeneuve must cross. Unlike Montoya, who was able to make the adjustment with a competitive team, Bill Davis Racing lags behind the competition in the Cup Series.Although Dave Blaney has only failed to qualify for two races this season,... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
22- Dave Blaney, Caterpillar Toyota. Bill Davis Racing. (Suite101.com)
Although Dave Blaney has only failed to qualify for two races this season, Jeremy Mayfield has missed 14 of 24 events and earlier this month asked to be released from his contract. Villeneuve would likely fill Mayfield's spot in the BDR lineup, and would face the same qualifying struggles Mayfield did. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
BDR is a surprise because while it has the top truck team in the standings, neither Cup driver -- Dave Blaney nor Jeremy Mayfield -- is higher than 33rd. There will be an opening next year because Mayfield will not be back. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Bill Davis Racing runs Toyotas in NASCAR. Driver Dave Blaney is 33rd in the Nextel Cup standings and Jeremy Mayfield is 45th. Mayfield won't be returning to the team next year. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Dave Blaney was fifth in a Toyota. Carl Edwards, another Roush driver, was sixth, followed by Ryan Newman, Ricky Rudd, Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Burton. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dave Blaney was fifth in a Toyota. Kurt Busch, who's holding down the 12th and final spot in the Chase for the championship standings, qualified 19th. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
(NR) 22-Dave Blaney: Blaniacs rejoice. That is two top tens in the last four races for Dave Blaney. (Suite101.com)
Also, Im very happy to report that area driver Dave Blaney finished in sixth place. Lets see what happened in our area. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Reigning Cup champion Jimmie Johnson finished third, followed by Matt Kenseth, Denny Hamlin, Dave Blaney, and Carl Edwards, who won here in June. With just three races remaining until the start of the 10-race stock car playoff, Busch remains 12th in the standings, 33 points behind Truex. (Boston Globe)
Reigning Cup champion Jimmie Johnson finished third, followed by Matt Kenseth, Denny Hamlin and Dave Blaney. With three races remaining until the start of the 10-race stock car playoff, Busch remains 12th in the standings, 33 points behind Truex. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
ROOKIE MISTAKE: The first accident of the race involved rookies Juan Pablo Montoya and Chad McCumbee, Joe Nemechek and Dave Blaney. It began when Montoya got underneath Blaney, lost control and skidded sideways without hitting the wall. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
(17) Dave Blaney, Toyota, 203, $114,433. 7. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
" Reigning Cup champion Jimmie Johnson finished third, followed by Matt Kenseth, Denny Hamlin, Dave Blaney and Carl Edwards, who won here in June. With just three races remaining until the start of the 10-race stock car playoff, Busch remains 12th in the standings, 33 points behind Truex. Dale Earnhardt Jr. jumped past Ryan Newman into 13th, but a slow pit stop late in the race cost him and he finished 12th. "This was a great win," said Busch, who broke a 51-race winless string two weeks ago at... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
New blogs every week. New galleries every week. (Florida Times-Union)
Harvick and fellow NASCAR driver Dave Blaney, who owns Sharon Speedway, were joined by Tony Stewart and Clint Bowyer in a 25-lap e-mod feature. Harvick drove a car owned by his Nextel Cup boss, Richard Childress. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
(35) Dave Blaney, Toyota, 89, $76,947. 36. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
The four drivers who didn't stop, Bobby Labonte, Jeremy Mayfield, Kasey Kahne and Dave Blaney held the top positions. Of those earlier leaders, Gordon edged Earnhardt Jr. and Hamlin off pit road. (Click2Houston, TX)
The NASCAR Duel at Sharon Speedway featuring Nextel Cup drivers Tony Stewart, Clint Boyer, Kevin Harvick and Sharon Speedway co-owner Dave Blaney is Tuesday. The drivers will compete in e-mods against local racers in a $1,000 to-win feature. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
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