TomBowlesNascar Power Rankings Mark Martin has aced the Chase, but his toughest tests await. Oct 8, 2009
" Dropped Out: Ryan Newman (6), Brian Vickers (9). Underdog of the Week: It seems like every time the Wood Brothers show up to the track these days, they're a shoo-in to earn this award. Coming back from three cracked ribs suffered in a dirt bike accident, Bill Elliott put together a masterful performance again behind the wheel of the No. 21 Ford, turning a 16th-place starting spot into a 19th-place finish despite some damage to the front bumper of his race car. It's the fifth time in 10 races... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
RESULTS: Price Chopper 400 Oct 5, 2009
NASCAR Sprint Cup - Price Chopper 400 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 10/4/2009 - 7:30 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)
Stewart wins at Kansas to improve title chances Oct 5, 2009
"Biffle was third, followed by Juan Pablo Montoya, Denny Hamlin, Kahne and Martin.David Reutimann was the only non-Chase driver in the top 11 with an eighth-place finish and was followed by Johnson, Carl Edwards and Kurt Busch.Only two Chase drivers finished outside the top 11: Newman, was penalized for speeding off pit road midway through the race, was 22nd and Brian Vickers finished 37th after blowing his motor.Price Chopper 400 Results1. (5) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 267 laps, 129.8 rating,... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Harvick catches Junior Sep 23, 2009
Edwards, Elliott out of Prelude: Carl Edwards and Bill Elliott will not participate in Wednesday's Prelude to the Dream late model charity race at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, organizers said. Edwards broke his right foot playing Frisbee this week while Elliott cracked several ribs in a dirt bike accident. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR asks for physicians' evaluations of suspended Mayfield Sep 22, 2009
Quick hits: Among active drivers, there are four four-time winners atop the Dover victory list: semi-retired Bill Elliott, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin. Gordon is the leader among active drivers in laps led with 2,231 -- 569 behind Bobby Allison's all-time mark. (USA Today -- Sports)
At restart, Kahne’s pursuit is clear Sep 17, 2009
Kahne s team must now deal with job security issues, and Kahne will soon be back with a manufacturer that he fought to leave in 2003, when he was under contract to Ford, but given an opportunity to replace Bill Elliott in a Dodge. A federal judge ultimately dismissed Ford s breach-of-contract lawsuit against the driver. (Boston Globe)
Hamlin prepared for title run Sep 15, 2009
and sat in the stands at RIR as a child rooting on hero Bill Elliott. The are bigger tracks and more prestigious races on the Sprint Cup schedule, but Hamlin has only ever cared about Richmond. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hamlin wins, but Busch falls short of Chase Sep 13, 2009
He twice before led the most laps at Richmond, where he sat in the stands as a child rooting on boyhood idol Bill Elliott, only to have late pitfalls sabotage his shot at victory. Now hes got his Richmond win, his second of the season, and a ton of confidence headed into the Chase. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Revenge of the bluehairs Sep 6, 2009
Georgia s Bill Elliott, 53, is helping to get the Wood Brothers Racing team back on track, although he won t race today because he injured some ribs and his back in a recent dirt-bike accident. Despite running a limited schedule, he has four top-10 starts in his past five races, although problems in the pits have kept him from getting similar finishing results. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Morning Kickoff Sep 1, 2009
From 1D: In 1987, the legendary "Pass in the Grass" was made by Dale Earnhardt on Bill Elliott in the NASCAR All-Star race. This was the first all-star race at Lowe's Motor Speedway, and it has been there ever since. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Who Could've Known? Aug 27, 2009
It made former series champion Bill Elliott a bit player in a sport in which he once thrived. Michael Waltrip has seen his operation bloom since a humbling 2007 as his focus has shifted to a life beyond the steering wheel and toward the desk. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Chase Elliott following his dream, dad's footsteps Aug 27, 2009
All the son of NASCAR legend Bill Elliott knows is that he has dreamed of racing in NASCAR just like his father since playing with that little toy ... "It's totally up to him," Bill Elliott said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ford NASCAR and NHRA Personalities Featured in New Online 'I'm Driving One' - 2010 Taurus Campaign Aug 21, 2009
Edwards will be joined by other Ford NASCAR stars, including Greg Biffle, Matt Kenseth, Jack Roush, Jamie McMurray, David Ragan, Bobby Labonte, Paul Menard and Bill Elliott. From the Ford NHRA program, reviews and videos will come from John Force, Ashley Force Hood, Bob Tasca III, Robert Hight, Mike Neff and Tim Wilkerson. (PR Newswire)
Vickers wins fuel gamble, moves a step closer to Chase Aug 17, 2009
"Carfax 400 Results1. (1) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 200 laps, 126.8 rating, 190 points, 180,873.2. (21) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 200, 117.2, 175, 181,151.3. (15) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 200, 96.6, 170, 131,500.4. (32) Carl Edwards, Ford, 200, 98.8, 165, 156,806.5. (14) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 200, 84.5, 155, 118,210.6. (42) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 200, 78.2, 150, 107,250.7. (8) Joey Logano, Toyota, 200, 101.9, 146, 144,726.8. (23) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 200, 101.5, 147, 96,625.9. (31) David... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Four-race dash ahead in battle to make NASCAR's Chase field Aug 12, 2009
Quick hits: Semi-retired Bill Elliott leads active drivers on the Michigan win list with seven Cup victories. David Pearson tops the all-time Michigan list with nine wins and 10 pole positions. (USA Today -- Sports)
Familiar Footing Jul 29, 2009
" The next two races will tell us whether he'll sink or swim; at Pocono and Watkins Glen, he has just one career top-10 finish in four starts (third at Pocono this June). Dropped Out: Denny Hamlin (5), Marcos Ambrose (9). Underdog of the Week: For the second race in a row, Bill Elliott left the crowd cheering during qualifying with a throwback run in the legendary No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford. Needing to make the field on time, the car responded with the fourth-fastest speed, which led to a... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Joe Gibbs Racing facing rough road to Sprint Cup's Chase Jul 28, 2009
Quick hits: Semi-retired Bill Elliott tops the all-time Pocono list with five Sprint Cup wins. Jeff Gordon is next with four. (USA Today -- Sports)
Martin’s long wait is over Jul 27, 2009
Bill Elliott, the 2002 winner at The Brickyard, qualified fourth and was followed by David Reutimann, Brian Vickers, two-time Indianapolis winner Tony Stewart and Kasey Kahne. Reed Sorenson and Clint Bowyer rounded out the top 10. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Johnson holds off Martin for third victory at Brickyard Jul 27, 2009
(4) Bill Elliott, Ford, 159, 79. 7, 85, 148,625. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mark Martin grabs pole at Brickyard, makes history Jul 26, 2009
"Backseat driversESPN announced a "Backseat Drivers" telecast for the Aug. 15 Nationwide Series at Michigan in which four analysts Dale Jarrett, Andy Petree, Rusty Wallace and Ray Evernham will call the race from the booth without a traditional play-by-play man."Our goal is to give viewers a different presentation, one filled with discussion, observations, and stories," said Rich Feinberg, ESPN vice president, motorsports.In addition to the four analysts, the telecast will include Tim Brewer's... (Longview Daily News, WA)
A Thrill From "Awesome Bill" Jul 26, 2009
Covered up by the exploits of the 50 year old Hendrick driver-who took the pole position for Sunday's Brickyard 400-was the feat of 54 year old Bill Elliott ... "I was really worried about Bill Elliott," admitted Martin when he took the early pole on Saturday. (FOX59, IN)
Junior on his own today Jul 26, 2009
Former points champion Bill Elliott qualified fourth, not bad for a 53-year-old who didn't get much of a chance to practice on Friday and instead had to rely on information garnered from tire testing at Indy earlier this year to put together his best run of the season. "We felt like we had a pretty good race car if we just kept working at it," Elliott said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Earnhardt's Indy backup plan falls through Jul 26, 2009
Bill Elliott smiles during interviews after he qualified in the fourth spot for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard NASCAR auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, July 25, 2009 ... Former points champion Bill Elliott qualified fourth, not bad for a 53-year-old who didn't get much of a chance to practice on Friday and instead had to rely on information garnered from tire testing at Indy earlier this year to put together his best run of the season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Jimmie Johnson still in awe of Indianapolis Motor Speedway Jul 24, 2009
NASCAR began racing at the home of the Indianapolis 500 in 1994, and some of the sport s greatest names have kissed the bricks after winning, including Jeff Gordon (four times), Dale Earnhardt, Bill Elliott, Tony Stewart (twice) and Johnson in 2006 and last year, when he won from the pole. Next to the Daytona 500, it s NASCAR s most prized event. (Longview Daily News, WA)
BOWLES:Stewart continues his reign atop the power rankings Jul 15, 2009
" Dropped Out: Kurt Busch (5), Kyle Busch (9). Underdog of the Week: It was a tough week for the underdogs, but in a race with few diamonds in the rough, we'll hand this one to Bill Elliott and the Wood Brothers. Qualifying 8th on Thursday, the No. 21 continued to impress when it got to the track. This after it chose to cut back to a limited schedule this year. The key is to finish what they started, as a litany of small miscues during the race eventually dropped the team two laps off the pace... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Hendrick's Martin, Gordon finish 1-2 Jul 13, 2009
(8) Bill Elliott, Ford, 265, 64. 1, 76, 84,175. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Former Cal Star Les Richter to Be Inducted into Racing Hall of Fame Jul 8, 2009
Among the highlights are Art Arfons' jet car and stock cars driven by Dale Jarrett, Ricky Rudd and Bill Elliott. . (Calbears.com)
RESULTS: Coke Zero 400 Jul 6, 2009
Qualifying record: Bill Elliott, 1987 (210. 364 m.p.h.). (USA Today -- Sports)
Sprint Cup points leaders Jun 18, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009. By The Associated Press. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Mark Martin snags Michigan victory in final laps Jun 16, 2009
(15) Bill Elliott, Ford, 200, 73. 1, 115, 78,175. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Double-file restarts for NASCAR Jun 5, 2009
The tiremaker says the tests Monday and Tuesday with Greg Biffle, Jeff Burton, Patrick Carpentier, Bill Elliott, Robby Gordon, Kasey Kahne, Juan Pablo Montoya, Tony Stewart and David Stremme came with weather and track conditions near what is expected for the July 26 race. Goodyear race tire sales director Greg Stucker says several runs were more than 30 laps, which is close to the normal 32-lap window for fuel on the 2;-mile oval. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR leaders confident GM support will continue Jun 2, 2009
Semi-retired Bill Elliott heads the all-time Pocono list with five wins. Three of the last six Cup races at Pocono have been won from the pole position. (USA Today -- Sports)
Reutimann wins Coca-Cola 600 shortened by rain May 26, 2009
"Rain ruined a race for Busch for the second time in three days. He led a race-high 173 laps and was out front when he pitted during the final caution. He wound up sixth.Busch led 143 laps in Saturday night's Nationwide Series race, lost the lead during a round of pit stops, and never had a chance to reclaim it when the race was shortened by 45 miles because of rain."Weather, you can't do anything about it, really," Busch said.Defending race-winner Kasey Kahne was also denied a chance when, as... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Reutimann gets first Sprint Cup win May 26, 2009
David Reutimann wins 1st Cup race in Coca-Cola 600 - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Monday May 25, 2009 6:29PM; Updated: Monday May 25, 2009 10:00PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Notebook: First-time winners common at Lowe's May 24, 2009
Bill Elliott, right, talks with Mark Martin during practice for today's Coca-Cola 600 ... When Bill Elliott starts today's Coca-Cola 600 it will be his 800th career start in the Sprint Cup Series. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Bruton celebrates 50 years of racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway May 24, 2009
Bill Elliott, right, and Mark Martin, left, talk Saturday in Concord, N.C., during practice for Sundays NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 auto race at Lowes Motor Speedway. (AP). (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
by the numbers May 24, 2009
Career Cup wins for Bill Elliott, who makes his 800th start today ... (21) Bill Elliott, Ford, 187. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Wheeler absent from Charlotte's 50th anniversary May 24, 2009
ELLIOTT'S MILESTONE: When Bill Elliott first started in what's now the Sprint Cup in 1976, he and his family struggled to pay the entry fee. Now 33 years, 44 wins, one Cup championship and a couple of cool nicknames later, Elliott is preparing to make his 800th career start on Sunday in NASCAR's top series. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR: Newman streaks to pole for Coca-Cola 600 May 22, 2009
Mike Bliss will start seventh, followed by Brian Vickers, Juan Pablo Montoya and Bill Elliott. Needing to qualify on speed, Elliott blazed to a lap of 187. (MSNBC -- Sports)
DONALD RAY PEASTER - 76 - CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA May 18, 2009
He also followed NASCAR and enjoyed watching Bill Elliott and Mark Martin. Donald was preceded in death by his daughter, Denisa Kae Mays; his parents; and his sisters: Betty Ellison and Novella Peaster. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Auto racing results May 17, 2009
Bill Elliott, Ford, 40; 17. Paul Menard, Ford, 40; 18. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
New emergency texting available to race patrons May 14, 2009
"The fans got me into the All-Star Race last year and I owe that victory to them. It's pretty cool that they've voted that moment as the best. The speedway has a lot of history and I am proud to be a part of it.''Honorable mention in the voting went to the 1987 "Pass in the Grass,'' when Dale Earnhardt held off Bill Elliott to win while holding on to his car as it slid through the infield grass, and the 1989 race when Rusty Wallace spun Darrell Waltrip to claim the victory. This year's All-Star... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dawson County May 9, 2009
See the first NASCAR race car driven by Awesome Bill from Dawsonville (Bill Elliott); moonshine cars; a car driven by the late Casey Elliott; the car owned by Raymond Parks and driven by Lloyd Seay; and the Gober Sosebee 39 Ford, which won Daytona three times. Return to happy days in an on-site eatery: Champions Cafe is a retro-style diner with signature black- and white-checked floor and shiny booths. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
NASCAR: A full contact sport Apr 30, 2009
Bill Elliott ran 212. 809 mph in qualifying in 1987 to set the speed race record for NASCAR. Three days later, Bobby Allison's car became airborne in front of the main grandstands and hit thefence. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Skid over, Gordon will roll toward milestones Apr 7, 2009
With 82 victories, Gordon stands head and shoulders above the next most prolific active driver, Bill Elliott, who has 44 wins. Gordon's Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson is third with 41, driving a c 00004000 ar in which Gordon has a minority ownership. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sprint Cup Samsung 500 Results Apr 6, 2009
(37) Bill Elliott, Ford, 331, 41. 2, 79, 100,075. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Tom BowlesINSIDE NASCAR Mar 28, 2009
And the legendary Wood Brothers No. 21 posted the fifth-fastest time trial speed at Daytona with 53-year-old Bill Elliott looking strong in starts there and at Atlanta in March. While these teams aren't contending for wins, they're at least making their presence felt on race weekends for the first time in several years -- reminding everyone the single-car team can still survive under the right circumstances. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Sprint Cup: Kobalt Tools 500 Results Mar 10, 2009
(35) Bill Elliott, Ford, accident, 201, 36, 55, 70,805. 37. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Bad economy wins out over great weather at AMS Mar 9, 2009
ELLIOTT'S DAY ENDS IN CRASH : Georgia native Bill Elliott finished 36th. He was unable to avoid a collision with Sam Hornish Jr., who hit the wall on lap 201. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kurt Busch wins NASCAR race Mar 9, 2009
David Ragan, Bill Elliott and Joey Logano all were lapped by Kurt Busch before Lap 50. Elliott, from Dawsonville, crashed on Lap 204 when his path was blocked by the spinning Dodge of Sam Hornish Jr.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Martin wins NASCAR pole at AMS Mar 7, 2009
Others driving their way into the starting field were Dave Blaney, David Gilliland, A.J. Allmendinger, Mike Bliss, Travis Kvapil, Tony Stewart and Dawsonville s Bill Elliott, who is wheeling the No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford on a part-time basis this season. Missing the race were the Bodine brothers, Todd and Geoffrey, as well as Scott Riggs and Jeremy Mayfield. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Martin drives hard, takes pole Mar 7, 2009
Tony Stewart, Travis Kvapil, Dave Blaney, David Gilliland, Bill Elliott, AJ Allmendinger and Mike Bliss also got in on speed. Todd Bodine, Scott Riggs, Jeremy Mayfield and Geoffrey Bodine failed to make the race. (News & Observer -- Sports)
New names near the top of the Truck Series Mar 5, 2009
The Wood Brothers team ends its two-week hiatus with Bill Elliott attempting to qualify the team's famed No. 21 Ford for Sunday's Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The pioneer NASCAR team has chosen to run only a partial schedule this season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Daytona 500 Results Feb 17, 2009
(40) Bill Elliott, Ford, 152, 44. 6, 94, 288,160. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Lars AndersonINSIDE NASCAR Feb 15, 2009
This could allow a longshot to win the race if he stays on the track and can successfully block his way to Victory Lane -- someone like, say, Bill Elliott -- but it will be a tall task to keep the Hendrick cars from freight-training to the front. My pick to win is Earnhardt. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
2009 Sprint Cup Series drivers glance Feb 15, 2009
DRIVER: Bill Elliott. BORN: Oct. 8, 1955. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR: Fans loyal in spite of hardship Feb 15, 2009
Bill Elliott will be making his final 500 start, and Scott Riggs and Jeremy Mayfield will be in the ninth row after starting new teams in the past month and doing the impossible by racing their way into the main event. The past two 500 finishes were dramatic: Kevin Harvick beating Martin in a photo finish in 2007; Ryan Newman passing Stewart on the final lap to win last year. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mike's Garage: Watch out for Gordon in Sunday's Daytona 500 Feb 14, 2009
Bill Elliott put himself in the show by having a great qualifying time last Sunday ... How great would that be to see Bill Elliott win one more 500. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
5-MINUTE GUIDE: Getting ready for everything Daytona Feb 14, 2009
Bill Elliott: Last Sunday, he was a favorite to win the pole. After a poor effort in the Duel, Elliott starts 40th -- back where too many squirrels are fighting for acorns. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Busch, Gordon try to make a splash Feb 14, 2009
Kyle Busch, Jeff Gordon each look to make a big splash at Daytona - SI.com - Fantasy. topperWidgetArea { border-top:0px; width: 998px; *width: 1000px; border-left: 1px solid #000; border-right: 1px solid #000; background: #fff; padding-bottom: 6px; } #topperWidgetArea a { display: block; cursor: pointer; } #topperWidgetArea. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Gatorade Duels Results Feb 13, 2009
(2) Bill Elliott, Ford, transmission, 25, 21,138. 28. (Longview Daily News, WA)
In economic downshift, NASCAR lives within means Feb 12, 2009
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Finally, Mark Martinto rule at Daytona Feb 12, 2009
My darkhorse is Bill Elliott, who was brought in to drive for the Wood Brothers in 12 races this season. The veteran was fifth in qualifying for the Daytona 500. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Focus on: Auto racing this week Feb 12, 2009
The winner has followed with a victory in the Daytona 500 five times: Bobby Allison (1982), Bill Elliott (1987), Dale Jarrett (1996, 2000) and Jeff Gordon (1997). Richard Petty (1973-74), Cale Yarborough (1983-84) and Sterling Marlin (1994-95) are the only drivers to win this race in consecutive years. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Tim TuttleINSIDE NASCAR Feb 11, 2009
Bill Elliott, Woods Brotherslook to carry tradition at Daytona - Tim Tuttle - SI.com ... Bill Elliott had the fifth-fastest time in qualifying Sunday for the Daytona 500, guaranteeing a spot for himself and the famous No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford in NASCAR's greatest race. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
