Stewart crashes in practice Feb 15, 2009
" Both drivers were scrambling to get their backup cars ready. Stewart switched to the car he drove to a third-place finish in the exhibition Budweiser Shootout. By going to a backup, he will forfeit his fifth-place starting spot and start at the back of the 43-car field. Newman needed his second backup of Speedweeks. He wrecked in his qualifying race Thursday and switched to his primary backup. He also blew an engine in practice Wednesday. "I'm still confident we'll have a fast race car, but I... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
TEAM TANGLE: Stewart, Newman crash in practice Feb 15, 2009
"That was a severe wear issue with tread worn to the belts. The tread was in tact on the tire that failed today. It bears no resemblance to what happened on Thursday. Stewart resumed practice in his Budweiser Shootout car which placed third last Saturday. He is expected to drive that car, which debuted at Talladega Superspeedway in 2007 with driving it for Haas CNC Racing. finished 21st in the car in last year's Daytona 500. Newman, who had the third-fastest car in Daytona 500 qualifying, was to... (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR: Fans loyal in spite of hardship Feb 15, 2009
It continued with bumper-to-bumper finishes in the ARCA 200 and Budweiser Shootout a week ago, and it intensified with Friday night's truck race and Saturday's Nationwide series race. "We've put on a good show; it will only get better," Clint Bowyer said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Stewart hopes he can emulate hero A.J. Foyt Feb 14, 2009
"Despite having only the few months since the end of last season to concentrate on getting his new team ready for 2009, Stewart already has shown he will be competitive this year.He finished third in the exhibition Budweiser Shootout last Saturday and was second in his 150-mile qualifying race Thursday. Teammate Ryan Newman hasn't been as fortunate, running into problems with an engine failure in practice and crashing in his 150."I didn't come here saying, 'We're going to struggle' or 'We've got... (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Silver anniversary of Hendrick's gold mine Feb 14, 2009
"We actually had a special radio sitting there just for him," said Stewart, who finished third in the Budweiser Shootout last Saturday and in last year's Daytona 500. "It had a button on it and everything, but it didn't do anything when you pushed the button. Can you imagine having to sit there and drive with him yelling at you all day long? I've kind of done that in Silver Crown cars a little bit, but I've learned my lesson. I know better than to give him a radio he can yell into." Said Foyt,... (Boston Globe)
Notebook: Sadler, Allmendinger making peace Feb 14, 2009
Biffle finished 17th in last week's Budweiser Shootout, crashing at least twice to fall six laps down. Then during his Thursday qualifying race, he again wrecked several times to fall three laps down and finish 24th. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Smells Like Victory 2009 Marks 10th Year of Partnership between Old Spice and NASCAR(R) Driver Tony Stewart Feb 14, 2009
The No. 14 Old Spice/Office Depot Chevrolet Impala SS made its debut during the Feb. 7 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona (Fla. International Speedway, and it will continue to be seen throughout the 2009 Sprint Cup season, with Old Spice serving as Stewart's primary sponsor Feb. 22 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mike's Garage: Watch out for Gordon in Sunday's Daytona 500 Feb 14, 2009
Stewart looked good in the Budweiser Shootout with a third place finish and continued looking good as he finished second behind Gordon in the 150 qualifier Thursday. Tony s No. 14 Office Depot/ Old Spice Chevy is getting it done with crew chief Darian Grubb sitting on top the pit box. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
5-MINUTE GUIDE: Getting ready for everything Daytona Feb 14, 2009
"I have not seen two better races than last Saturday night [in the Budweiser Shootout] and today's race in a long time here at Daytona," said three-time Daytona 500 champion Jeff Gordon after winning Thursday's first Duel. "I can't wait until Sunday.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Stewart hopes to emulate hero Foyt Feb 14, 2009
He finished third in the exhibition Budweiser Shootout last Saturday and was second in his 150-mile qualifying race Thursday. Teammate Ryan Newman hasn't been as fortunate, running into problems with an engine failure in practice and crashing in his 150. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Busch helps Logano understand car during practice Feb 14, 2009
He'll now race the same car he drove to victory in last week's Budweiser Shootout. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Joey Logano preparing for his first Daytona 500 Feb 14, 2009
At last week's Budweiser Shootout, he crashed in the third lap ... Logano suffered a setback when he crashed on just the third lap of last weekend's Budweiser Shootout, a short Daytona race against many of the same drivers he'll face Sunday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Feb 13, 2009
Feb. 7: Budweiser Shootout Daytona; Kevin Harvick. Feb. 12: Gatorade Dual 150s Daytona. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Getting up to speed Feb 13, 2009
"Starting point One huge launching point for the team was during the Budweiser Shootout when Stewart, with virtually no testing in his No. 14 Chevy, finished runner-up to Kevin Harvick after surviving a thrilling green-white-checkered finish."I wanted to stay out of trouble for the most part," Stewart said. "It wasn't that we played it that way, and it wasn't that we played it safe. It's just that was my goal at the end of the day. (Boston Globe)
SPLIT DECISION: Busch, Gordon win qualifiers Feb 13, 2009
"I've not seen two better races than (Saturday's Budweiser Shootout) and today in a long time at Daytona," said the four-time champ, who held off in the first qualifier for Sunday's Daytona 500. "It was fun where I was sitting, and not because I went to victory lane.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Gordon, Busch win Duels Feb 13, 2009
"I guess I am still in shock about how well things have gone this week," said Stewart, who was third in Saturday's Budweiser Shootout. "I really came into Speedweeks with an open mind of not knowing what it was going to be. I just wanted to take a step back and see what happens.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Budweiser Shootout Results Feb 13, 2009
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Thursday, February 12, 2009 3:28 PM PST. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Focus on: Auto racing this week Feb 12, 2009
Fast facts: Kevin Harvick won the Budweiser Shootout last week. 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). (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Johnson overlooked as three-time champ Feb 12, 2009
" The end result is an unusual level of interest in both his close-cropped new beard and the left middle finger he sliced with a kitchen knife last month. The beard isn't all that peculiar for Johnson, who has occasionally grown one during offseason vacations. But until this year, he's never dared report to work with anything but a clean-shaven face. He's spent years relying on his buttoned-up image to help him crash corporate cocktail parties in his constant quest for sponsorship. A beard,... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Almirola sets fast pace during Daytona practice Feb 12, 2009
McMurray, who finished second in the Budweiser Shootout last Saturday, said it looked like Kahne and Waltrip were bump-drafting just before the wreck. "When the 55 hit me it didn't really tear up a lot, it just left a tire flat and then most of the damage was hitting the dirt," McMurray said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Finally, Mark Martinto rule at Daytona Feb 12, 2009
Harvick is hoping to carry momentum into Sundays race from his win last weekend in a wild exhibition Budweiser Shootout that will be remembered for a record number of lead changes, eye-popping wrecks and its edge-of-the-seat ending. Using a huge push from Denny Hamlin, Harvick came from behind and passed Jamie McMurray on the last lap. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Johnson overlooked after three straight titles? Feb 12, 2009
Still lacking full range of motion in his finger, he tried several different braces before opting to leave it unprotected in last week's exhibition Budweiser Shootout. Johnson was in contention for the victory before he was collected in a last-lap crash and finished 14th. (MSNBC -- Sports)
STRATEGY PLAY: Drivers picking their spots at Daytona Feb 12, 2009
who came from behind to nip and win the 2007 Daytona 500, then did the same to edge in last Saturday's Budweiser Shootout, knows it can be more advantageous to be the hunter than the hunted going into the final lap of the Great American race. The leader can be a sitting duck due to aerodynamics of the draft at the 2. (USA Today -- Sports)
Swagger is back for confident Kevin Harvick Feb 12, 2009
Still, Harvick didn't hesitate after a dramatic win in the Budweiser Shootout last Saturday when asked if his No. 29 Chevrolet is ready to make a serious run at ending Jimmie Johnson's three-year reign atop NASCAR's premiere circuit. "I'm not going to sit up here and promise you can we beat the 48 because they've been hard to beat the last three years," Harvick said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Getting Ready For a Great Daytona 500 Feb 11, 2009
Saturday with the Budweiser Shootout, which was followed by. qualifying. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Tim TuttleINSIDE NASCAR Feb 11, 2009
Bill Elliott, Woods Brotherslook to carry tradition at Daytona - Tim Tuttle - SI.com. var cnn_cm_long = Math. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Marsha Hoffman's NASCAR Scene column: Martins dominate front row Feb 10, 2009
After an off season filled with mergers, the divorce and re-marriage of Elliot Sadler and the new Richard Petty Motorsports, and the lack of testing, among other stories, it was great to have the cars return to the track Sat-urday night for the Budweiser Shootout. Although the race had a record number of cautions, it featured a record number of lead changes and an exciting green-white-checkers finish as Harvick drove from nowhere to the victory. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Teen Logano savors joy ride Feb 10, 2009
When her son climbed into his Sprint Cup car for a Budweiser Shootout practice that evening, Deborah Logano could no longer bear the sight of her son bouncing around in a tight nose-to-tail draft, so she retreated to the family's motor coach in the infield. "A couple of times I felt like a pinball out there," Logano said after his first Cup practice. (Boston Globe)
Truex, Martin run 1 and 2 for 500 Feb 10, 2009
Neither Truex nor Martin was in Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout, so Sunday's qualifying was their first measurable result of the new season. "It's just the first competition we've had of this year and it turned out really sweet," Martin said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
National Digest Feb 10, 2009
Kevin Harvick boldly passed Jamie McMurray on the last lap of the exhibition Budweiser Shootout to give a sparse Saturday night crowd at Daytona International Speedway reason to want more. It was Harvick s first victory in 71 races, dating to the All-Star race in May 2007. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
3 drivers hospitalized in crash-marred race Feb 10, 2009
The 80-lap event was slowed by a series of multicar wrecks, including a three-car accident six laps from the end that brought out a red flag (Somerset Daily American, PA)
It's mostly exciting as Daytona heats up Feb 10, 2009
Kevin Harvick made two daring, breath-taking last-lap moves to win a Budweiser Shootout that featured more leaders, more lead changes and more cautions than in any of the previous 30 years that event had been held. Cars seemed like they were bouncing all over the place -- and not just while they were wrecking. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Should Pre-season Testing At Daytona Disappear? Feb 10, 2009
(Sports Network) - After Saturday's wild Budweiser Shootout, followed by Sunday's Daytona 500 qualifying session, there's a good argument for doing away with pre-season testing at Daytona International Speedway completely ... The Budweiser Shootout gave the fans and NASCAR a show they wanted, as the race produced a record number of lead changes (23), leaders (14) and cautions (eight), mostly for crashes ... None of EGR's drivers were eligible for this year's Budweiser Shootout. (ABC 7 News, DC)
An All "martin" Front Row For The Daytona 500 Feb 9, 2009
"It felt like everybody else has already been doing that for the Shootout, and we had to sit and watch. I can't wait to get this Kellogg's/Carquest Chevy out there in the draft. It's so fast." Martin was not eligible for Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout at Daytona. Ryan Newman, the defending Daytona 500 champion, finished third in qualifying, followed by Juan Pablo Montoya and Bill Elliott. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Hamlin believes 2009 will be his breakthrough campaign Feb 8, 2009
With a push from good buddy Dale Earnhardt Jr., Hamlin stole the victory in the non-points Budweiser Shootout to rocket into NASCAR stardom. Three years later, he considers that victory one of the greatest accomplishments of his short career. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Cautionary Tale Feb 8, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- On a night filled with wrecks and lead changes, Kevin Harvick emerged from the smoke and carnage to win the Budweiser Shootout. "That was some wild racing," said Harvick, who was one of 14 leaders who exchanged the lead a record 23 times in the 78-lap romp over Daytona International Speedway's 2. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Teen Logano set to replace Stewart at Joe Gibbs Racing Feb 8, 2009
The fun will begin for Logano on Saturday when he runs the season-opening ARCA race and NASCAR's Budweiser Shootout, a made-for-TV invitational race that will feature a record field of 28 Cup cars. He qualified third for the ARCA race and drew the 19th spot in the Shootout. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Bruce MartinINSIDE RACING Feb 8, 2009
By the end of this week there will be Sprint Cup cars at Daytona as a new season officially gets underway with Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout and Sunday's run for the Daytona 500 pole ... So as teams hit the track with Budweiser Shootout teams on Friday and the full Daytona 500 entry list on Saturday, it will be a cram course for the drivers and teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Lars AndersonINSIDE NASCAR Feb 8, 2009
The Sprint Cup cars will roar onto the track at Daytona International Speedway to practice for Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout, NASCAR's version of an all-star preseason game. Then on Sunday there's qualifying for the 51st running of the Daytona 500 on Feb. 15, the first of 36 points-paying races in a season that is already filled with more uncertainty than any in recent memory. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Notebook: Petty questions point-swapping rule Feb 8, 2009
The Budweiser Shootout will have the largest field in its 31-year history Saturday night. NASCAR changed the format last summer and then tweaked the rules last month, increasing the field to 28. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Mike's Garage/ Budweiser Shootout Feb 8, 2009
Saturday, February 7, 2009 12:06 PM EST Budweiser Shootout. Speed Weeks is here and it s time to kickoff the 2009 NASCAR season with the Budweiser Shootout ... The draw for the starting spots took place Thursday night and Paul Menard that got the pole will bring the field to the green flag for the 2009 edition of the Budweiser Shootout. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
MORE BREAKING NEWS Feb 8, 2009
Kevin Harvick wins wild Budweiser Shootout. 02/07 [11:47 pm. (Florida Today)
Harvick passes Shootout test Feb 8, 2009
To the winner of the Budweiser Shootout (Kevin Harvick) goes the spoils (a hug and kiss from his wife, Delana) ... - It mattered little to Kevin Harvick that last night's Budweiser Shootout featured the largest field in event history. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
TWIN ENGINES: Lessons learned from Budweiser Shootout Feb 8, 2009
Five things we learned under the lights on Saturday night in Daytona at the Budweiser Shootout, the preseason warm-up act for the Daytona 500. 1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Record field of 28 set for Daytona Feb 8, 2009
A record field of 28 cars is set to take the green flag Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway for the annual Budweiser Shootout. The 31st version of the made-for-TV race has a new format. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Auto Racing Feb 7, 2009
Harvick powered past Jamie McMurray on the outside of the last lap Saturday night to grab a come-from-nowhere victory in the exhibition Budweiser Shootout ... Menard, the pole-sitter for Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout, got sideways during practice Friday at Daytona International Speedway and crashed with rookie Scott Speed ... MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- A.J. Allmendinger will drive the No. 44 Dodge for Richard Petty Motorsports in the season-opening Budweiser Shootout and at least the first eight... (Herald Sun)
Teen Logano excited to replace Stewart Feb 7, 2009
"The fun will begin for Logano on Saturday when he runs the season-opening ARCA race and NASCAR's Budweiser Shootout, a made-for-TV invitational race that will feature a record field of 28 Cup cars. He qualified third for the ARCA race and drew the 19th spot in the Shootout.He's looking forward to getting some experience in the draft on Daytona's high-banked 2.5-mile oval."When they told me I was going to be in the Shootout, I was like, 'Great. All the top dogs around me. (MSNBC -- Sports)
READY TO RACE: Stewart feeling confident as owner/driver Feb 7, 2009
As the first practice session for Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout drew closer on Friday afternoon, Stewart could be excused if he had a sense of anticipation, pride and anxiety all mixed together because his baby was about to take its first steps. "When you haven't been a part of building a program like this, every day is a learning process; and just being there to see it grow and to watch it happen every day," Stewart admitted. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Stewart driven in quest to be winning owner Feb 7, 2009
" Stewart came close to winning last year's season-opening 500, finishing behind eventual winner Newman and runner-up Kurt Busch. It was Stewart's second-best career finish in the sport's biggest race (he was second in the 2004 classic). While he has twice won the Pepsi 400 (now Coca-Cola 400) in the summer at Daytona, the 500 has been one race that has confounded Stewart. But first things first. Stewart will be one of 28 drivers taking part in Saturday's Budweiser Shootout at Daytona... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Notes: Logano gets little experience at Shootout Feb 7, 2009
(AP) -Joey Logano was hoping to use the Budweiser Shootout to gain experience at Daytona International Speedway. He ended up completing just three laps and finished last. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Opinion: Wild, competitive race raises spirits Feb 7, 2009
NASCAR's best put on one heck of a show Saturday night in the non-points Budweiser Shootout, the kickoff event of the 2009 Sprint Cup season. It didn't really matter that it was Kevin Harvick who passed Jamie McMurray on the last lap to win, or that there were a 00004000 record 14 different leaders - exactly half of the biggest field in the history of the made-for-TV race. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hamlin eager to make '09 a winning season Feb 7, 2009
With a push from good buddy Dale Earnhardt Jr., Hamlin stole the victory in the non-points Budweiser Shootout to rocket into NASCAR stardom. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Menard crashes Ford in practice Feb 7, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. -- Paul Menard, who was scheduled to start from the pole in tonight's Budweiser Shootout, crashed his car during Friday's final practice. Menard spun his No. 98 Ford in Turn 4 and wound up sideways in front of Scott Speed's Toyota. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Focus is on Earnhardt once again Feb 7, 2009
But now he's backed into a booth by writers less interested in asking him about trying to get a win in tonight's Budweiser Shootout for a second straight year than about trying to get him pick a fight with Speedway Motorsports chairman Bruton Smith. AP Photo by John Raoux - Dale Earnhardt Jr., who always finds himself in the spotlight, wants to find the winner's circle more often. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Harvick wins Bud Shootout Feb 7, 2009
Harvick powered past Jamie McMurray on the outside of the last lap Saturday night to complete a come-from-nowhere victory in the exhibition Budweiser Shootout. More Sports. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Harvick winsBud Shootout Feb 7, 2009
Harvick sprints to Budweiser Shootout win - Motor Sports- nbcsports ... Harvick sprints to Budweiser Shootout win ... John Harrelson / Getty ImagesKevin Harvick celebrates in victory lane after winning the Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Shootout starts to misfire Feb 7, 2009
Although the event's name was changed to the Bud Shootout and then, in 2001, to the Budweiser Shootout, the composition of the field remained, basically, unchanged. Until this year, when the 31st running of the event underwent a major format change. (Boston Globe)
PHOTOS: Bud Shootout weekend Feb 7, 2009
FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Budweiser Shootout weekend - Number 0 ... Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, races Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Myota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Budweiser Shootout. (Fox Sports)
