Sylvania 300 lineup Sep 14, 2008
37 21 Bill Elliott Ford. 38 7 Robby Gordon Dodge. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
NASCAR qualifying washed out Sep 13, 2008
(21) Bill Elliott, Ford, Past Champion 1988. 38. (USA Today -- Sports)
Auto racing at a glance Sep 13, 2008
Bill Elliott (Ford) past champion; 38. Robby Gordon (Dodge) attempts 26 - 36th; 39. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Kyle Busch goes after history and bonus points Aug 10, 2008
Then you'll have Bill Elliott run you into the grass. Everybody just fights for that space. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Centurion Boats at the Glen - Watkins Glen International Aug 10, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008. Published: Aug 10, 2008 12:30 AM Modified: Aug 10, 2008 01:06 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rain cancels qualifying again at Watkins Glen Aug 9, 2008
Said ran last years race after Bill Elliott voluntarily gave up his ride in the No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford and finished 14th after starting 39th. This time, Kyle Petty gave Said the keys to the No. 45 Dodge. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Edwards' big gamble pays off Aug 4, 2008
(37) Bill Elliott, Ford, 200, $86,645. 21. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fellows wins historic, rainy Nationwide race in Montreal Aug 3, 2008
Semi-retired Bill Elliott is the all-time leader with five Pocono victories. Jeff Gordon is next among active drivers with four wins at the triangular track. (USA Today -- Sports)
Johnson wins Brickyard pole; Martin will contend Jul 28, 2008
Failing to qualify were Bill Elliott, the 2002 Brickyard winner who had appeared in all 14 previous races here, Johnny Sauter, Stanton Barrett and Tony Raines. Although Martin likes his chances, he ll most certainly have his hands full with Johnson, Gordon and the Hendrick Motorsports fleet. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Johnson Grabs The Pole For Indy Jul 28, 2008
Bill Elliott, Johnny Sauter, Tony Raines and Stanton Barrett are those drivers who failed to qualify. The green flag is scheduled to drop on Sunday around 2 p.m. (et). (ABC 7 News, DC)
Indy starts NASCAR's race to the finish Jul 27, 2008
Dale Earnhardt, Bill Elliott, Ricky Rudd, Bobby Labonte, and Jimmie Johnson have all won this race in the past. It's a big race and a lot of fun. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Johnson takes poll at Brickyard Jul 27, 2008
Failing to qualify were Bill Elliott, Johnny Sauter, Stanton Barrett and Tony Raines. Although Johnson won at the Brickyard in 2006, he s got three finishes of 36th or worse here and was in a fiery wreck last season. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
J.J. takes Brickyard pole Jul 27, 2008
" Ryan Newman qualified third in a Dodge and was followed by Kasey Kahne and four-time Brickyard winner Jeff Gordon. He was followed by Elliott Sadler and Kurt Busch, then the Roush Fenway Racing Fords of Jamie McMurray, Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth. Defending race winner Tony Stewart had the highest-qualifying Toyota at 14th and teammate Kyle Busch, the series points leader, was 19th. Failing to qualify were Bill Elliott, the 2002 Brickyard winner who had appeared in all 14 previous races... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Auto racing: Not the retiring types Jul 26, 2008
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Nothing Wrong With Driver Changes in NASCAR Jul 16, 2008
Kasey Kahne wasn t in this game, but the No. 9 Dodge was being driven by Bill Elliott. In this game, Sterling Marlin is in the No. 40 Dodge, while Jimmy Spencer drives the No. 41 car. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Victory Lane Jul 14, 2008
(37) Bill Elliott, Ford, 266, $98,99536. (28) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 265, $92,10837. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR: Vickers on edge over the Chase (Today) Jul 13, 2008
More recently, Bill Elliott and Dale Earnhardt Jr. have dominated the voting. Petty, who won the award nine times, said winning it was like a season-ending bonus. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ringers on call at Sonoma Jun 21, 2008
Ron Fellows is driving in place of Ragan Smith, Max Papis has replaced Scott Riggs, and Marcos Ambrose is filling in for Bill Elliott. Brian Simo and Boris Said will field their own cars. (Florida Times-Union)
Auto racing results Jun 9, 2008
Bill Elliott (Ford), 200, $82,895; 32. Patrick Carpentier (Dodge), 200, $64,375; 33. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Pocono 500 Results Jun 9, 2008
(29) Bill Elliott, Ford, 200, 36. 2, 70, $82,895. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Hoosier Hills 100 set at Salem Speedway Jun 6, 2008
The Edwards, Col., native is a developmental driver for NASCAR legend Bill Elliott. The team is based out of Elliotts Dawsonville, Ga. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Bill Elliott made history in 80s Jun 5, 2008
BROOKLYN - Similar to David Pearson's dominance in the 1970's, Bill Elliott had very similar success in the 1980's at Michigan International Speedway. With all seven of his NASCAR Cup victories at MIS coming in the 80's, Elliott was the most successful driver of that decade, which included a special four-race stretch during the 1985 and 1986 seasons. (Niles Star, MI)
Hendrick drivers looking for cure to slump Jun 5, 2008
Among the drivers at Eldora: Stewart, Johnson, Gordon, Kasey Kahne, Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, J.J. Yeley, Matt Kenseth, Mark Martin, Bobby Labonte, Kevin Harvick, Denny Hamlin, Clint Bowyer, Ryan Newman, Bill Elliott, Dave Blaney, David Reutimann, Robby Gordon, Aric Almirola, Ron Capps, Cruz Pedregon, Ray Evernham, Red Farmer, Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace. With a cast like that, in 2,300-pound cars carrying 800-horsepower engines around a half-mile of clay, maybe the 30-lap feature and all the... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Pits bear fruit for Busch Jun 2, 2008
" Matt Kenseth wound up fourth, while Jeff Gordon was fifth and Martin Truex Jr. was sixth. "It's a distant fifth - a good fifth, but a distant fifth," Gordon said. The rest of the top 10 consisted of Jimmie Johnson in seventh, Jeff Burton in eighth, Dave Blaney in ninth and Jamie McMurray in 10th. A massive crash on the 17th lap eliminated many of the favorites. Elliott Sadler pulled in front of David Gilliland as they sped off the second turn, and that triggered a melee that sent 10 cars to... (Florida Times-Union)
Hamlin breezes to win Jun 1, 2008
HALL OF FAMER: Bill Elliott was set for induction into the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday night. Elliott, who starts 24th in the No. 21 Ford today, planned to fly to Atlanta on Saturday after Cup practice and then return to Dover after the ceremony. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Did Atlanta forget Falcons' top pass rusher? Jun 1, 2008
Joining Humphrey in the Atlanta Hall's fourth set of inductees are quarterback Steve Bartkowski, the Falcons' all-time leading passer, LPGA Hall of Famer Louise Suggs, two-time Olympic gold medalist Edwin Moses, former NASCAR champion Bill Elliott and Braves president John Schuerholz. Ceremonies at the Emory Conference Center begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Biffle captures Dover pole over Busches May 31, 2008
Others qualifying on speed were Sam Hornish Jr. (the fastest rookie), Bill Elliott, J.J. Yeley, Joe Nemechek, Patrick Carpentier and Tony Raines. Jason Leffler and Chad McCumbee, subbing for Kyle Petty, were the only two drivers failing to qualify. (NJ.com -- Times)
Franchitti likes progress he’s making in first season first year on circuit May 28, 2008
I remember Bill Elliott dominating here (in 2002), then going to the Brickyard and doing the same. But for ourselves, I don t get it either. (Scranton Times, PA)
Jarrett preparing for emotional farewell May 17, 2008
Other drivers, such as Bill Elliott, Mark Martin and Terry Labonte, have agreed to run partial schedules. Jarrett acknowledged he's already fielded calls from other teams interested in hiring him for the start of next season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tempers often flare at Sprint all-star race May 17, 2008
Dale Earnhardt, Bill Elliott and Geoff Bodine turned the non-points race into a demolition derby in 1987. Davey Allison crashed at the finish line in 1992 and was taken by ambulance to the emergency room. (Florida Times-Union)
Kyle Busch claims third Sprint Cup victory of season May 12, 2008
(20) Bill Elliott, Ford, 363, 38. 1, 73. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Hamlin limps into testing after basketball injury May 6, 2008
" The ending was devastating for Hamlin, who grew up just outside of Richmond in Chesterfield as a season-ticket holder to the track. He sat as a child in the Turn 4 stands cheering on favorite driver Bill Elliott, and his parents mortgaged just about everything they owned to fund his racing career -- all in the hopes he'd someday reach Richmond's Victory Lane. So he was deeply disappointed when he left the track Saturday night, and spent a sleepless 24 hours watching TV alone. He said his... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Bowyer wins wild Richmond race May 6, 2008
Robert LeSieur/Reuters Clint Bowyer raises the winner's trophy after winning the Crown Royal 400 in Richmond, Virginia. The Associated Press Published: May 5, 2008. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Bowyer steals NASCAR race in wild finish at Richmond May 5, 2008
" Busch finished second, then was confronted on pit road by a former crew member from Hendrick Motorsports. Busch spent three years driving for Hendrick, but was replaced by Earnhardt this season. Mark Martin finished a season-best third and was followed by Tony Stewart, Martin Truex Jr. and Carl Edwards. Kevin Harvick, Jeff Gordon and Kasey Kahne rounded out the top 10. Earnhardt finished 15th and Hamlin was a disappointing 24th after nearly routing the field. Hamlin was seeking a weekend sweep... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Part of History May 3, 2008
Bill Elliott beat him once, and it couldn t have been over six inches. Then we came back in the spring and Neil Bonnett beat him on the last lap the same way. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
There's nothing like being king for a day May 2, 2008
Dans a lifelong NASCAR fan who can remember watching Bill Elliott win Daytona on television in 1985 when he was just 6. But as big a fan as he is, hes never actually been to a race. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Newman wins 43rd pole Apr 11, 2008
Bill Elliott got the former Cup champions provisional and will start last. Failing to make the field were Kyle Petty and John Andretti. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Newman nips Sadler to capture pole at Phoenix Apr 11, 2008
NASCAR's Newman wins another pole in Cup - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
Newman wins 43rd pole of his NASCAR career Apr 11, 2008
" Carl Edwards, coming off a win at Texas, his third victory of the season, was third, followed by Mark Martin, Kasey Kahne, Kyle Busch and two-time reigning Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson. Four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon, the defending winner of this event, qualified for Saturday's race 11th, just ahead of two-time series champion Tony Stewart and fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. Among the drivers outside the top 35 in car owner points, who had to qualify on speed, Dave Blaney, David... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Edwards cruises to win Texas Apr 7, 2008
(28) Bill Elliott, Ford, 332, 36. 5, 61, $105,495. (Athens Banner-Herald)
LETTING GO: Failure to adjust costs former NASCAR giants Apr 4, 2008
The drivers for the program haven't been second-rate: Elliott Sadler, Ricky Rudd, Bill Elliott and Ken Schrader are among those who've driven for the No. 21 this decade. Among them, they have a championship, two Brickyard 400 wins and decades of unparalleled success -- but for some reason, even their contribution couldn't make the difference. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Kulwicki set new standard Apr 3, 2008
His success as owner-driver inspired a slew of owner-driver teams including Brett Bodine, Geoff Bodine, Bill Elliott and Ricky Rudd but none were ever able to achieve the success of Kulwicki. At times he was called a loner, he was sometimes mocked for carrying a briefcase on the backstretch of races. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
NASCAR Sprint Cup-Goody's Cool Orange 500 Results Mar 31, 2008
(17) Bill Elliott, Ford, 492, 31. 7, 61, $87,570. (International Herald Tribune)
There Is Only One Dale Earnhardt Mar 27, 2008
On the track, Earnhardt, Jr. resembles Bill Elliott or Mark Martin, not his father. Earnhardt s replacement in the GM Goodwrench Chevrolet, , was a candidate to become the next Earnhardt. (Suite101.com)
Rain gives Johnson, Gordon front row at Bristol Mar 16, 2008
Bill Elliott had been scheduled to drive the car this weekend. Had Elliott stayed in the car, the No. 21 would have made the field based on Elliotts status as a past champion. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brant JamesINSIDE NASCAR Mar 15, 2008
With owner points and champions' provisionals filling the field at Daytona, Bill Elliott's test runs were for naught this year ... The Woods had signed Bill Elliott in 2007 to race the iconic No. 21 Ford into the top 35 in owner points and assure it entry in the first five races of this season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Edwards has strong run following tough week Mar 15, 2008
LUG NUTS: Bill Elliott failed to qualify for the Kobalt Tools 500, but his son had a better weekend. Twelve-year-old Chase Elliott clinched his first significant racing title Saturday by winning the Young Guns division at Atlanta Motor Speedway's Winter Flurry. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Sore Gordon speeds to Atlanta pole Mar 8, 2008
Ken Schrader, Bill Elliott, Johnny Benson, Burney Lamar and John Andretti failed to make the 43-car lineup. ALSO ON THIS STORY. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR becoming a younger man's sport Mar 8, 2008
Sunday's Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway is expected to be the final AMS race for Bill Elliott and Dale Jarrett. Elliott, 52, isn't scheduled to run the fall race at AMS and has said he won't run Cup any more after this year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Jeff Gordon tops Junior to claim pole at Atlanta Mar 8, 2008
SI.com - Racing - Gordonclaims Sprint pole at Atlanta - Friday March 7, 2008 10:42PM. Gordon claims Sprint pole at Atlanta. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Monroe speedway's racing operation sold to local driver Mar 7, 2008
Evergreen Speedway was instrumental in the beginning of the NASCAR truck series in 1995, and the Monroe track has hosted some of the sport's top drivers, including Bill Elliott, Sterling Marlin, Geoff Bodine, Harry Gant, Ken Schrader Derrike Cope and the late Davey Allison. As the years went by, Mickey Beadle took on more and more responsibility within the family business, but can't remember when he assumed control of IPI.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
MIS has new logo Feb 28, 2008
To kick off the start of its 40th season of racing, Michigan International Speedway President Roger Curtis and NASCAR driver Bill Elliott unveiled a newly designed logo for the historic racetrack during Speedweeks in Daytona Beach, Fla. The logo, a three-color representation that captures the spirit of MIS, its racing tradition and its unique, national park-like location in the lush "Irish Hills" of Southeastern Michigan was designed by Grand Rapids, Mich. (Niles Star, MI)
Wood Brothers are back Feb 24, 2008
"Since their car finished outside the top 35 last year, the Woods have to try to qualify on speed. But rain Friday made qualifying a moot question this week, with driver Bill Elliott getting the Wood Brothers into the race on a former series champion's provisional."I think we would've been fine with qualifying because we did a lot of work since we were out here testing, with [crew chief] Gene [Nead] and Bill and everybody going to Kentucky that Monday that everybody was off at Daytona and... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson, Gordon in front row after rain out Feb 23, 2008
Daytona winner Ryan Newman, another Penske driver, will start 13th, while Busch, who gets in along with Dale Jarrett and Bill Elliott as former series champions, will start 36th, just ahead of Jarrett and Elliott. Slide show. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Johnson and Gordon on front row after qualifying rained out Feb 23, 2008
Daytona winner Ryan Newman, another Penske driver, will start 13th, while Busch, who gets in along with Dale Jarrett and Bill Elliott as former series champions, will start 36th, just ahead of Jarrett and Elliott. If we don't get practice today, or qualifying in or anything, that won't be too bad, said Kyle Busch, Kurt's younger brother, before the time trials were canceled. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Rain puts damper on race qualifying Feb 23, 2008
Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman, another Penske driver, will start 13th, while Busch, who gets in along with Dale Jarrett and Bill Elliott as former series champions, will start 36th, just ahead of Jarrett and Elliott. The Cup drivers are scheduled to get 1 hour, 55 minutes of practice today, with less than a 10 percent chance of rain. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ford's Daytona woes continue Feb 22, 2008
"I don't think there are words that can describe it," said driver Bill Elliott after failing to get the car in the show. "I'm pretty bummed out.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
'Push from heaven' -- Dramatic move in final lap vaults Newman to Daytona glory Feb 18, 2008
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 -- Darrell Waltrip 1988 -- Bobby Allison 1987 -- Bill... (North County Times)
Toyota's a major player as second year starts Feb 17, 2008
Bill Elliott didn't finish high enough in the second qualifying race Thursday to earn a starting spot in the race. Elliott's past champion's designation was no help as Kurt Busch used the provisional. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Georgians recall Daytona 500 memories Feb 16, 2008
Some are well-known, such as Dawsonville's Bill Elliott, who won the 500 in 1985 and 1987, and Chatsworth's Jody Ridley, who started the 500 six times with only one finish outside the top 10 ... " DAVID SOSEBEE: RACED IN 1987 There were two Dawsonville drivers in the 1987 Daytona 500, race winner Bill Elliott and his lifelong friend David Sosebee, who like Moore made the race in Roger Hamby's Chevrolet. Elliott ran a record 210.364 miles per hour to win the pole. Sosebee was going well over 200... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
High-speed history lessons Feb 16, 2008
There were only four living champions not on hand Friday Fred Lorenzen (1965), Mario Andretti (1967), Bill Elliott (1985, 87) and David Pearson (1976) but they are scheduled to be here Sunday. It s special to see them and hear all their stories, 2006 winner Jimmie Johnson said. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Big names miss cut for Daytona 500 Feb 15, 2008
As will current Wood driver Bill Elliott, the 1988 series champion and a two-time Daytona 500 winner, whos running a partial schedule. He wasnt the only disappointed driver after Thursdays two 150-mile qualifying races determined the 500 lineup. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Junior shows he's boss at Daytona Feb 15, 2008
But two-time Daytona 500 winners Sterling Marlin and Bill Elliott joined former open-wheel standouts Jacques Villeneuve and Patrick Carpentier as drivers who failed to make NASCARs showcase event. Theyll have to watch from home as the Hendrick and Gibbs teams battle it out, with Earnhardt going off as the favorite. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Driver departures mean changes for NASCAR and fans Feb 15, 2008
Bill Elliott and Mark Martin are only racing part time these days. Jarrett plans to retire after the first five races, and Sterling Marlin might be forced to find a rocking chair if he can't find a full-time ride. (North County Times)
Powers sweep duels Feb 15, 2008
But two-time Daytona 500 winners Sterling Marlin and Bill Elliott joined former open-wheel standouts Jacques Villeneuve and Patrick Carpentier as drivers who failed to make NASCAR's showcase event. For only the third time in 50 years, and the first time since 1962, the Wood Brothers No. 21 will not be in the field for NASCAR's biggest race. (News & Observer -- Sports)
