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)
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)
Sad Farewell: Carrier reluctantly leaves McClure Jan 27, 2008
Bobby Hamilton, when he was driving for McClure, tried in vain to persuade him to move the shop down to the Iredell County heart of stock-car racing. But McClure resisted. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Engines silenced for SW Virginia NASCAR team Jan 16, 2008
"The NASCAR game has changed dramatically since 1983 when brothers Larry, Ed, Jerry and Teddy McClure joined Morgan and formed Morgan-McClure Motorsports.Behind longtime crew chief Tony Glover and drivers such as Sterling Marlin, Ernie Irvan, and the late Bobby Hamilton, MMM won 14 races when the series was the Winston Cup. Hamilton posted the last victory in 1998 at Martinsville Speedway.The first NASCAR race for the Abingdon-based team was actually in 1983 at Daytona when Travis Tiller of... (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Click for Full Story Jan 7, 2008
NASCAR driver Bobby Hamilton, who had won the 2001 Talladega 500, died at age 49. Today's Birthdays: Author William Peter Blatty is 80. (KWTX.com, TX)
What Do Anna Nicole Smith and Jerry Falwell Have in Common . . . at Year-end? Dec 28, 2007
NASCAR driver and team owner Bobby Hamilton 21. Minneapolis bridge collapse victims 22. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
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)
Jimmie Johnson and his wife, Chandra, stop for the cameras before heading into NASCAR's awards banqut in New York City. Dec 4, 2007
Also remembered was former Cup Champion and broadcaster, Benny Parsons, former NASCAR Craftsman Truck champion Bobby Hamilton, writer Shav Glick and public relations specialist Ray Cooper. Even retiring driver legends Dale Jarrett and Ricky Rudd were mentioned. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
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)
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)
Kvapil rolls to easy NASCAR truck race win Aug 12, 2007
" Mistakes scuttled the chances of two other contenders who were running in the top five. Johnny Benson, last year's race winner, was forced to exit after brushing against a wall, and a pit stop penalty shuffled Ted Musgrave from second to the tail end of the lead lap on a restart. Musgrave briefly took the lead on the 111th lap, before Kvapil regained it for good. Kvapil, who has completed all but one lap this season, became the seventh winner in as many series races at Nashville Superspeedway.... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
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)
A look ahead at NASCAR's second half Jul 13, 2007
Losses: Former Cup champion and TV analyst Benny Parsons and longtime driver Bobby Hamilton die in January. NASCAR icon and former chairman Bill France Jr. dies in June. (USA Today -- Sports)
More of this story Jul 4, 2007
The same goes for Bobby Hamilton Jr.. "You can drive a car hard and it sticks, and if it sticks, I don't mind passing you. If I don't mind passing you, I don't mind beating and banging with you because it sticks, and if you're two or three wide, all of a sudden the stands are going crazy," Hamilton said during the recent Busch Series event. (Williamstown Grant County News, KY)
NASCAR Busch-Camping World 200 Results Jul 3, 2007
(25) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 199, $22,555. 21. (Concord Monitor)
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)
NASCAR - Busch - Meijer 300 Preview Jun 13, 2007
123 m.p.h. (Bobby Hamilton Jr, 2003) ... 2003 Bobby Hamilton Jr, Ford, 136 ... 35 Bobby Hamilton Jr (Nashville, TN) Ford/McDonald's. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR - Busch - Federated Auto Parts 300 Preview Jun 6, 2007
35 Bobby Hamilton Jr (Nashville, TN) Ford/McDonald's. 36 Brent Sherman (N. Barrington, IL) Chevrolet/Big Lots. (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)
Bowyer on pole for attrition 500 May 12, 2007
Canton's Chase Miller is looking for a new ride after being released this week from his duties as driver of the No. 4 Dodge at Bobby Hamilton Racing. Miller, who got the ride in the Craftsman Truck Series through Dodge's driver development program, had a best finish of 14th in five starts this season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- 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)
Shifting can be a grind May 7, 2007
serving Amelia Island, Bryceville, Callahan, Fernandina Beach, Hilliard, and Yulee. RICK WILSON / The Florida Times-Union. (Florida Times-Union)
Big changes for Waltrip Apr 20, 2007
Ruttman will drive the same truck in the O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 that the late Bobby Hamilton, a longtime friend and Ruttman's former employer, took to the 2004 trucks title. -- Charlotte Observer. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
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)
Ruttman to return to Craftsman Truck series after 4-year absence Apr 18, 2007
Ruttman will drive the same truck in the O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 that the late Bobby Hamilton, a longtime friend and Ruttman's former employer, took to the 2004 trucks title. m sure everyone's looking at me going, 'You know, you've been out of the sport. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
At Bobby Hamilton Racing, everyone misses the boss Mar 29, 2007
Like everyone else at Bobby Hamilton Racing, 20-year-old Chase Miller misses the boss. But Miller, who drives a part-time schedule for the team in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, has something to remember the late Hamilton by. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
NASCAR: No Bristol, Martinsville for Mark Martin Mar 18, 2007
Brendan Gaughan's South Point Racing Chevrolet, Ken Schrader's Bobby Hamilton Racing Dodge, Todd Bodine's Germain Racing Toyota, Matt Crafton's ThorSport Racing Chevrolet and Willie Allen's ThorSport Racing Chevrolet were tested on the chassis dyno machine in the garage immediately after the race. -- SceneDaily. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Bill France Jr. hospitalized Mar 16, 2007
The O'Reilly 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Memphis Motorsports Park on June 30 will be dedicated to NASCAR great Bobby Hamilton, who died earlier this year of complications from cancer. -- ThatsRacin. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
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)
Bill Lester races to catch the money train Feb 24, 2007
Even after Lester got a full-time ride in 2002, with Bobby Hamilton Racing, it didn't get easier. Lack of sponsorship cost Lester a ride after the 2003 season. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Daytona not just a walk on the beach Feb 20, 2007
No surprise_the clock is ticking and stops for no one, including Benny Parsons and Bobby Hamilton, whom we lost in January. As has become customary as I prepare to return to Detroit, here are some things from Daytona I liked and others I'd prefer to leave behind. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Hamilton family, team pays tribute to owner Feb 16, 2007
(AP) -- Bobby Hamilton Sr.'s name is still painted above the truck window, a constant reminder of the impact the late owner/driver had on his race team ... 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 ... But Hamilton Jr. was upset with the direction the team... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
72-year-old not in field Feb 16, 2007
" BHR team carrying on after Hamilton's loss Bobby Hamilton Racing announced plans to continue fielding two teams in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series into the foreseeable future despite the recent death of company founder Bobby Hamilton. Second-year BHR driver Chase Miller of Canton said he plans to rely heavily on teammate Ken Schrader. "Losing Bobby is very unfortunate for myself," Miller said. "I really didn't get to know him as much as I would have liked to have. Unfortunately, I lost a... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Gentlemen... Start your engines!: Racing season kicks off this weekend at Daytona Feb 16, 2007
The NASCAR season opens on a sad note with the passing of Bobby Hamilton, Sr. and Benny Parsons, Jr. Both died of complications from battling in cancer in January nearly a week apart. Hamilton, 49, had been racing until earlier last year when he started undergoing treatment and Parson, 65, had retired in 1988 to become a broadcaster. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
JEFF WOLF: Here's hoping this year's predictions pass inspection Feb 9, 2007
And the late Bobby Hamilton will be greatly missed. 2007 CHAMPION: Johnny Benson will slip past Bodine, his teammate, to take the title. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
No worries about me gambling Jan 26, 2007
The deaths of Bobby Hamilton and Benny Parsons aren t the headlines I m thinking of. Both Hamilton (the 2004 Craftsman Truck title winner) and Parsons (the 1973 NASCAR Cup Champion) will be missed. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Ben WhiteAuto racing mourns second death in less than a month Jan 24, 2007
Auto racing mourns second death in less than a month - The Lexington Dispatch. "In my 30-odd years of racing (against) Benny Parsons, I never knew of anyone being mad at Benny. He was a great champion, a great ambassador for our sport but more than that, he was a great person. He exemplified that good guys can be winners, too.". (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Burton, Wood lead Busch testing Jan 23, 2007
35A Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 50. 353, 178. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Get ready for some racing Jan 20, 2007
Bobby Hamilton died on Jan. 7 and Benny Parsons died on Jan. 16, both died of cancer. Hamilton won the Craftsman Truck series championship in 2004 after a long and successful career driving on the Cup circuit. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
• Late driver delivered best moves for sports writer Jan 19, 2007
The racing world lost a good guy earlier this month with the death of Bobby Hamilton Sr.. Just 49, Hamilton lost his 11-month battle with head and neck cancer. (Bartlett Express, TN)
NASCAR mourns the passing of a champion Jan 18, 2007
Parsons death comes eight days after former Truck Series champion Bobby Hamilton lost his battle with cancer. Born July 12, 1941 at a rural home that lacked running water and electricity, Parsons was raised by his great-grandmother near the community called Parsonsville. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Remembering Benny Parsons Jan 17, 2007
The NASCAR world is still mourning the loss of Bobby Hamilton, and now we are informed of the tragic passing of NASCAR legend Benny Parsons. Benny Parsons passed away at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina Tuesday morning due to complications from lung cancer. (Suite101.com)
Parsons dead at 65 Jan 17, 2007
His death leaves a giant void in a sport already trying to recover from the loss of driver Bobby Hamilton, who died last week from cancer. "It's a dark day for NASCAR," said Atlanta Motor Speedway president Ed Clark. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NASCAR great Parsons dies Jan 17, 2007
1973 NASCAR champ later called races for NBC, TNT. Jenna FryerAP Auto Racing WriterJan. (AZCentral -- Sports)
NASCAR Champ Benny Parsons Dies of Cancer Jan 17, 2007
" Parsons' death comes eight days after former Truck Series champion Bobby Hamilton lost his battle with cancer. Parsons was born July 12, 1941 at his parents' rural home in Wilkes County and eventually moved to Detroit, where he worked at a gas station and a cab company owned by his father. After winning back-to-back ARCA titles in 1968-69, he returned to North Carolina in Ellerbe to become a full-time racer, often listing "taxicab driver" as his occupation on entry forms. Parsons made 526... (Fox News -- Views)
Benny Parsons had close auto racing ties to Nashville Jan 17, 2007
Will be miss him and Bobby Hamilton. Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 4:03 pm. (The Tennessean)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Jan 13, 2007
WHITEHEAD (Whitehead, SHNS _ Column) _ NASCAR lost its perfect role model when driver Bobby Hamilton passed away at 49 on Sunday. 500. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
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)
JEFF WOLF: Deaths, illness cast pall on start of year Jan 12, 2007
The death of popular driver Bobby Hamilton on Sunday was tragic. And the critical condition of Benny Parsons makes for a 1-2 punch that's not the way to start a new year. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
Ben WhiteNew NASCAR season begins on a sad note with the death of Bobby Hamilton Jan 10, 2007
New NASCAR season begins on a sad note with the death of Bobby Hamilton - The Lexington Dispatch. "> Tuesday, January 09, 2007 | Currently 32?, SUNNY | January 09. 2007 1:00PM New NASCAR season begins on a sad note with the death of Bobby Hamilton Ben White As NASCAR Nextel Cup teams arrived here at Daytona International Speedway for the first of two pre-season test sessions, they were met with very sad and surprising news that quickly spread through the garage area.Bobby Hamilton, the winner of... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Bobby Hamilton dies Jan 9, 2007
SI.com - Writers - Tom Bowles: Remembering Bobby Hamilton - Monday January 8, 2007 4:24PM ... Remembering Bobby Hamilton ... Bobby Hamilton overcame a hard upbringing to take a place among NASCAR's elite drivers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Remembering Bobby Hamilton Sr Jan 9, 2007
Bobby Hamilton Sr (1957-2007). On Sunday evening, January 7, 2007, former NASCAR Nextel Cup Series driver, and 2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Bobby Hamilton passed away ... On Sunday evening, January 7, 2007, former NASCAR Nextel Cup Series driver, and 2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Bobby Hamilton passed away after battling neck cancer at the age of 49. (Suite101.com)
Hamilton remembered as honest racer who thrived on competition Jan 9, 2007
Bobby Hamilton parked the car after practice in 2001, headed to the truck and started changing clothes ... One of Bobby's greatest loves in life was racing, and we will continue on in his honor, said a statement posted on the Bobby Hamilton Racing Web site. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Jan 9, 2007
Nascar Bobby Hamilton dies at 49 Bobby Hamilton, the longtime NASCAR driver who won the 2001 Talladega 500, died of cancer on Sunday ... 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... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
NASCARs Hamilton dies at 49 Jan 9, 2007
(AP) Bobby Hamilton paid his early bills driving a wrecker, got his NASCAR break driving a car used in Days of Thunder and won the 2004 Craftsman Truck championship in his own truck ... NASCAR is saddened by the passing of Bobby Hamilton, said Jim Hunter, NASCAR s vice president of communications. (Enterprise-Journal)
Hamilton couldn't outrun cancer Jan 9, 2007
Bobby Hamilton Sr. spent his whole life over coming the odds, but the head and neck cancer that struck him last February was too unrelenting. The longtime NASCAR driver, who died Sunday "> | Published January 09. 2007 7:47AM AP Headlines Sports Strange News Hamilton couldn't outrun cancer By Rick Minter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution AtlantaBobby Hamilton Sr. spent his whole life over coming the odds, but the head and neck cancer that struck him last February was too unrelenting.The longtime... (The Morning Star)
UPI NewsTrack Sports Jan 9, 2007
NASCAR's Bobby Hamilton dies of cancer NASHVILLE, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- NASCAR race driver Bobby Hamilton has died in his Nashville-area home of complications of head and neck cancer at the age of 49. Hamilton was first diagnosed with the disease a year ago. (Washington Times, DC)
Bobby Hamilton; was top NASCAR driver; at 49 Jan 8, 2007
Bobby Hamilton, after winning the Florida Dodge Dealers 250 at the Daytona International Speedway in Florida ... NASHVILLE -- Bobby Hamilton, the longtime NASCAR driver who won the 2001 Talladega 500 and was the 2004 Craftsman Truck Series champion, died yesterday of cancer, said Liz Allison, a family friend who co-hosted a radio show with Mr. Hamilton ... "Mr. Hamilton was diagnosed with head and neck cancer in February. He raced in the season's first three events, with a best finish of 14th at... (Boston Globe)
Johnson gets rich reward from Arizona Jan 8, 2007
Veteran driver Hamilton dies of cancer Bobby Hamilton, who drove in all of NASCAR's top three divisions and won four times in 37 starts in what is now the Nextel Cup series, died of head and neck cancer at his home in Nashville. He was 49. (Boston Globe)
