ENVELOPE, PLEASE: Saluting the best & worst of NASCAR Nov 24, 2008
The annual Bowlesy awards - Tom Bowles - SI.com. Posted: Friday November 21, 2008 1:36PM; Updated: Friday November 21, 2008 1:36PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Prep volleyball, college hockey, college volleyball Nov 9, 2008
(19) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 200, 66. 3, 109, $27,518. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR-Nationwide-O'Reilly Challenge Results Nov 3, 2008
(3) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 199, 81. 1, 115, $23,243. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
NASCAR: Sprint Cup year now a marathon Nov 2, 2008
FOOTING THE BILL: Bobby Hamilton Jr. didn't want his Nationwide Series season to end prematurely, so he's paying the bills to keep the No. 25 and 35 Fords on the track. Sponsorship money ran out after last week's race at Memphis, and car owner Ed Rensi considered shutting the doors. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Title chaser Edwards earns Nationwide pole Nov 1, 2008
587 mph, ahead of Bobby Hamilton Jr. and Kyle Busch, who won the Nationwide race at Texas in April. 2008 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gordon tops Cup qualifying Nov 1, 2008
"Texas and Homestead, where the Cup drivers finish the season, are the only tracks on the current schedule at which Gordon, who has 81 career victories, has not won.Series leader and defending race winner Jimmie Johnson, who started from the top spot after each of the rainouts, won't have the benefit of the first pick of pit positions this week after qualifying seventh.Clint Bowyer, another of the 12 drivers in the Chase, was third, followed by Jamie McMurray and four more Chasers: Dale... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Women, minorities chase NASCAR dreams Oct 14, 2008
Bobby Hamilton Jr., who owns teams in the developmental series, also sent a scout to the combine on Monday, as did several owners of teams in the various developmental series. Theres a lot of pressure on the drivers, McAnally said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Young drivers seek to break in to top circuit Oct 14, 2008
Bobby Hamilton Jr., who owns teams in the developmental series, also sent a scout to the combine, as did several owners of teams in the various developmental series. "There's a lot of pressure" on the drivers, McAnally said. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR-Nationwide-Camping World RV Service 300 Results Aug 31, 2008
(18) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 148, 69. 5, 106, $29,668. (International Herald Tribune)
NASCAR-Nationwide-Carfax 250 Results Aug 18, 2008
(24) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 125, 66. 4, 109, $23,818. (International Herald Tribune)
NASCAR-Nationwide-Kroger 200 Results Jul 28, 2008
(6) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 200, 84. 8, 121, $20,293. (International Herald Tribune)
Hitting on 20 again Jun 29, 2008
A collision with Bobby Hamilton Jr. ended Cassill's day after 46 laps. The critical moment in the race came on Lap 130, when Stewart pitted in third place. (Boston Globe)
Tony Stewart captures 5th Nationwide Series win in 7 starts this year Jun 29, 2008
(16) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 200, 78. 9, 115, $23,118. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
NASCAR-Camping World East-Heluva Good! 125 Results Jun 28, 2008
NASCAR-Camping World East-Heluva Good. 125 Results - International Herald Tribune. (International Herald Tribune)
This Week In Auto Racing June 27 - June 29 Jun 26, 2008
Harvick will be one of five drivers (along with Edwards, Jason Keller, Bobby Hamilton Jr. and Kenny Wallace), who will try for a second win there. In 21 Nationwide Series races, there has never been a repeat winner. (ABC 7 News, DC)
NASCAR Nationwide-Camping World RV Rental 250 Results Jun 23, 2008
(26) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 250, 81. 3, 118, $24,368. (International Herald Tribune)
NASCAR-Nationwide-Meijer 300 Results Jun 16, 2008
(20) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 198, 100, $26,218. 22. (International Herald Tribune)
College baseball, horse racing, auto racing Jun 9, 2008
(28) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, accident, 183, 68. 3, 73, $22,833. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Horse racing, tennis, prep track, college baseball Jun 1, 2008
(19) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 200, 77. 8, 121, $22,693. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR-Nationwide-Carquest Autoparts 300 Results May 26, 2008
(31) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 202, 60. 9, 109, $23,143. (International Herald Tribune)
Kahne Captures Nationwide Pole At Rir May 3, 2008
Mike Bliss leads the quintet, which also includes Brad Keselowski, Jason Leffler, Mike Wallace and Bobby Hamilton Jr. The race is schedule to drop the green flag tonight at 7:30 p.m. (et). Copyright 2008 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved Looking For A Job In High-Tech. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Auto racing results May 3, 2008
Bobby Hamilton Jr. (Ford), 253, $22,243; 18. David Reutimann (Toyota), 252, $15,675; 19. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Stock cars return to The Rock May 2, 2008
Bobby Hamilton Jr. also is among the entries; he raced in the track's last Nationwide Series (formerly Busch Series) event in 2004. Former Formula One driver Scott Speed will be behind the wheel of the Red Bull Toyota. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Drivers continue to enter Carolina 500 (3) Apr 23, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Edition. Today's Weather Rockingham, NC Sponsored By: Today's Stocks. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Bowyer posts his fourth-consecutive runner-up finish Mar 23, 2008
MIXED RESULTS FOR LOCAL CONNECTIONS: Nashville's Bobby Hamilton Jr. finished 10th, the best showing among Tennessee drivers. Sterling Marlin (Columbia) was 24th in his first start of the year for owner James Finch. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
College basketball, auto racing, college wrestling, college hockey Mar 23, 2008
(17) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 224, 84. 0, 134, $23,568. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
2008 previews: Nationwide Series and Craftsman Trucks Feb 24, 2008
Top Nationwide Series regular to watch in 2008 are Jason Leffler (third in points last year) and Bobby Hamilton Jr. (sixth). Six of the top 10 places in the final 2007 standings went to Sprint Cup regulars. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
No easy answers for fixing Nationwide Series Dec 13, 2007
"Bobby Hamilton Jr. -- who was sixth in 2007 points, the second-highest finishing independent behind third-place Jason Leffler -- doesn't see it that way save for a different reason and the common denominator: sponsorship."I think with what they're doing with the point system, for instance Jason Leffler would have his name on the trophy," said Hamilton, who came within a whisker of not racing in Nationwide in a Team Rensi Ford next season due to a lack of sponsorship."Right now, I'd be sitting... (Florida Today)
NASCAR season dominated by Hendrick team Nov 25, 2007
The sport also lost former Cup champion Benny Parsons in January after a battle with cancer, and former Truck Series champion Bobby Hamilton Jr. lost a similar fight weeks later. Comments. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR year belongs to Junior, Jeff and Jimmie Nov 22, 2007
The sport also lost former Cup champion Benny Parsons in January after a battle with cancer, and former Truck Series champion Bobby Hamilton Jr. lost a similar fight weeks later. Sports Information. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Season's surprise Nov 4, 2007
Secondary Navigation. NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer prepares for practice on Saturday. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Sam's Town 250 Oct 28, 2007
(23) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 190, $22,090. 39. (USA Today -- Sports)
Reutimann gets first Busch win in 63 starts Oct 28, 2007
After Bobby Hamilton Jr. was taken out in an early accident, he said "That's what happens when you are in the back of all those idiots.". Copyright 2007. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Reutimann avoids trouble to win wreck-marred Busch race Oct 28, 2007
After Bobby Hamilton Jr. was taken out in an early accident, he said That's what happens when you are in the back of all those idiots. By Lap 104, there already had been a dozen cautions, leading to stop-and-go traffic akin to rush hour. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Auto Racing | Johnson finds being NASCAR champ relieves pressure Oct 28, 2007
After Bobby Hamilton Jr. was taken out in an early accident, he said, "That's what happens when you are in the back of all those idiots.". The yellows were one short of the Busch Series record of 26 set in 1992 in Hickory, N.C.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Dollar General 300 Oct 13, 2007
(23) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 200, $23,172. 17. (USA Today -- Sports)
Order of finish at Richmond Sep 8, 2007
(31) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 252, $22,777. 17. (USA Today -- Sports)
Camping World 300 Sep 2, 2007
(28) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 149, $30,095. 22. (USA Today -- Sports)
Food City 250 Aug 25, 2007
Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. Search by events or regions. (USA Today -- Sports)
How they finished Aug 19, 2007
(42) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 124, $23,627. 00. (USA Today -- Sports)
Gordon fined $35,000 Aug 8, 2007
Chris Wright, crew chief for Bobby Hamilton Jr., was fined $2,000 for having unapproved jacking bolts. And Jeff Spraker, crew chief for Mike MacKenzie, was fined $2,000 for permitting a person without a proper NASCAR license into the car servicing area. (MSNBC -- Sports)
R. Gordon fined $35K, placed on probation Aug 8, 2007
SI.com - Racing - R. Gordon fined $35,000,placed on probation - Tuesday August 7, 2007 5:46PM. R. Gordon fined $35K, will field a car for Ambrose. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Auto Racing Notebook: Gordon OK'd to continue to race Aug 8, 2007
Chris Wright, crew chief for Bobby Hamilton Jr., was fined $2,000 for having unapproved jacking bolts. Jeff Spraker, crew chief for Mike MacKenzie, was fined $2,000 for permitting a person without a proper NASCAR license into the car servicing area. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sorenson ends drought Jul 22, 2007
Ragan (2,271), Leffler (2,257), Dave Blaney (2,252), Bobby Hamilton Jr. (2,183), Stephen Leicht (2,094), Mike Wallace (2,055) and Marcos Ambrose (2,048) round out the top 10 in the points race. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Winn-Dixie 250 Jul 8, 2007
(28) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, $31,705, running. 13. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kentucky Speedway not giving up hope of hosting Nextel Cup race Jun 16, 2007
It's a trip Bobby Hamilton Jr., a Busch Series regular and the winner of the 2003 Busch race at the speedway, thinks the drivers would have little trouble making if the track is ever awarded a Cup event. "If you had a Cup race here, it'd be incredible," he said. (WKRC.com, OH)
Federated Auto Parts 300 Jun 10, 2007
(8) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 225, $22,923. 14. (USA Today -- Sports)
Edwards completes three-peat in Nashville Jun 10, 2007
On the restart Stephen Leicht led Dave Blaney, Mike Bliss, Bowyer and Bobby Hamilton Jr.. With only 60 laps remaining Leicht had engine problems and had to bring his car down pit road and make the turn into the garage. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR - Busch - Federated Auto Parts 300 Preview Jun 6, 2007
Thursday, March 15, 2007. Published: Jun 5, 2007Modified: Jun 5, 2007 5:08 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Buckshot Jones gets back in car Jun 3, 2007
" Jones, who lives in Hoschton, still stays in contact with some of his old NASCAR pals, such as his crew chief Ricky Pearson, veteran crew chief and TV analyst Larry McReynolds and fellow driver Bobby Hamilton Jr. He watches races on TV and sometimes attends events at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Talladega. "It's changed a lot, but in many ways it's still the same," he said. Jones said he has found the Pro Cup circuit to be a good developmental series. His pick for future superstar is Trevor... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Diamond Hill Plywood 200 May 12, 2007
(25) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 147, $17,600. 21. (USA Today -- Sports)
Earnhardt the topic in Darlington garage May 11, 2007
If I were Teresa Id be a little bit concerned, Bobby Hamilton Jr. said. Dale Jr. is the biggest name in the sport. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bashas' Supermarkets 200 Apr 21, 2007
(19) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, accident, $19,240. 35. (USA Today -- Sports)
Great Scott: Baseball gives NASCAR a lesson in cherishing a pioneer Apr 19, 2007
Last modified Wednesday, April 18, 2007 11:47 PM PDT. Chargers-RaidersIf it's pure, unadulterated hatred you crave, the rivalry between the Chargers and Raiders is your steak and lobster ---- with extra butter. (North County Times)
Cup drivers dominating Busch series Apr 19, 2007
Bobby Hamilton Jr., a former Nextel Cup driver who participated in the Craftsman Truck Series in 2006, is in seventh place ... 2006: Matt Kenseth (November) 2006: Kevin Harvick (April) 2005: Carl Edwards (November) 2005: Greg Biffle (April) 2004: Jamie McMurray 2003: Bobby Hamilton Jr. 2002: Scott Wimmer 2001: Greg Biffle 2000: Jeff Burton 1999: Jeff Gordon. (AZCentral -- Sports)
O'Reilly 300 Apr 15, 2007
(26) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 200, $31,013. 15. (USA Today -- Sports)
2007 NASCAR Busch Series schedule and standings Apr 11, 2007
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NASCAR Busch results Apr 8, 2007
(9) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 225, 21,023. 10. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Sharpie Mini 300 Mar 26, 2007
(32) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 298, $31,430. 19. (USA Today -- Sports)
Order of finish behind Burton, Harvick Mar 18, 2007
(34) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 194, $15,925. 25. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR: Drivers rant about inspection process Mar 15, 2007
Bobby Hamilton Jr. said he wants stepmother Lori Hamilton -- or whoever is in charge of Bobby Hamilton Racing -- to buy his share of his late father's team. Hamilton Jr. said he was unsure who to talk to about selling his share of the team because he is "totally confused" about who is running it. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hamilton family, team pays tribute to owner Feb 16, 2007
Hamilton raced the first three truck events last season, with a best finish of 14th at Atlanta Motor Speedway, before turning the wheel over to his son, Bobby Hamilton Jr. The elder Hamilton stepped away from daily operations and started aggressive chemotherapy and radiation treatment. The younger Hamilton drove the rest of the season and finished 16th in the series standings. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Burton, Wood lead Busch testing Jan 23, 2007
35A Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 50. 353, 178. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
NASCAR's Kyle Petty Driven by Sound & Speed Jan 13, 2007
Drivers scheduled to appear throughout the weekend include Richard Petty, Kyle Petty, Michael Waltrip, Darrell Waltrip, Bobby Allison, Ryan Newman, Jamie McMurray, Bobby Hamilton Jr., David Stremme, Bobby LaBonte, Kertus Davis, Aric Almirola, Ernie Irvan, Cale Yarborough, Richard Childress, Rex White and Junie Donlavey. More than 20 NEXTEL Cup series show cars will be on display. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
* Sports Briefs Jan 9, 2007
Hamilton, who was diagnosed with head and neck cancer in February, raced in the first three truck events of last year, with a best finish of 14th at Atlanta Motor Speedway, before turning over the wheel to his son, Bobby Hamilton Jr. The senior Hamilton then started chemotherapy and radiation treatment. By August, he had returned to work at Bobby Hamilton Racing in Mount Juliet, about 30km east of Nashville, and doctors indicated his CAT scans looked good. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hamilton loses fight with cancer Jan 8, 2007
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Bobby Hamilton, 49; NASCAR driver died of cancer Jan 8, 2007
He raced in the season's first three events, with a best finish of 14th at Atlanta Motor Speedway, before turning over the wheel to his son, Bobby Hamilton Jr. The senior Hamilton then started chemotherapy and radiation treatment. By August, he had returned to work at Bobby Hamilton Racing in Mount Juliet, Tenn. (Los Angeles Times)
