TOYOTA/SAVE MART 350 Odds no longer favor road experts at Infineon Jun 22, 2008
" Briefly: The always eventful NASCAR Camping World West Series, the Bennett Winery 200, was won by Jason Bowles of Ontario driving his No. 22 Sunrise Ford. Fairfield's Jim Inglebright's No. 1 Jelly Belly Chevrolet finished third. The accident-marred 200-lap race featured 12 caution flags and a spectacular airborne crash when Jeff Jefferson's No. 42 car launched off the curb entering Turn 7 on Lap 62 of the 68-lap race. Jefferson, who flipped his car three times but walked away from the crash,... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
New star shooting right into Sprint Cup Jun 22, 2008
Caterpillar had been the primary sponsor of the No. 22 Bill Davis Racing Toyota driven by Dave Blaney. Childress can't be very popular with his fellow team owners. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Caterpillar, Childress hook up for racing partnership Jun 20, 2008
Caterpillar leaves Bill Davis Racing and its current driver, Dave Blaney, after 10 years. The company's contract with BDR is up at the end of the year. (Pekin Times, IL)
Road-course specialists will be out in force at Infineon Jun 20, 2008
What: Toyota/Save Mart 350, 16th of 36 races for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. Where: Infineon Raceway, 1. (USA Today -- Sports)
Defending Outlaws champion sets sights on $50,000 bonus Jun 20, 2008
Of greater consequence, the Challenge is a unique event in which NASCAR stars Kasey Kahne, Eldora Speedway owner Tony Stewart and Sharon Speedway co-owner Dave Blaney square off against sprint car drivers from 17 states for the opportunity to collect $50,000 for any driver that can win two of the three events scheduled this summer. With his win Tuesday, Schatz is the only driver in position for a shot at $50,000 July 8 at Eldora Speedway. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
NASCAR: Toyotas making some noise Jun 16, 2008
This will be Toyota's third visit to Michigan with previous top finishes of 10th (Michael Waltrip) and sixth (Dave Blaney). However, Toyota has won at Michigan in the NASCAR Truck series twice since 2004. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
NASCAR Around The Corner Jun 15, 2008
" And the enhanced preparation for Sonoma is taking place right up to race day: Last Tuesday, six drivers completed a one-day test session at Infineon, including Sam Hornish, the former IndyCar veteran who will be driving the No. 77 Mobil 1 Dodge. With NASCAR racing coming to Sonoma in less than a week, let's look at some of the newsmakers that have shaped the Sprint Cup season so far. Toyota is dominating: In 2007, Toyota was not much of a force in NASCAR Sprint Cup racing; its top driver, Dave... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Veteran dirt racer gets a win on asphalt Jun 13, 2008
Sharon Speedway will host NASCAR Sprint Cup racers Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne and Sharon Speedway co-owner Dave Blaney for a night of winged-sprint car racing in the Ollie's 360 Challenge. Gates open at 4 p.m., hot laps at 6 p.m., with racing to begin after the practice session. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Pocono 500 Results Jun 9, 2008
(32) Dave Blaney, Toyota, 200, 68 ... Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): Kasey Kahne 5 times for 69 laps; Jimmie Johnson 4 times for 59 laps; Brian Vickers 3 times for 18 laps; Denny Hamlin 1 time for 17 laps; Tony Stewart 1 time for 14 laps; Scott Riggs 1 time for 6 laps; Elliott Sadler 2 times for 6 laps; Greg Biffle 1 time for 4 laps; Carl Edwards 2 times for 2 laps; Matt Kenseth 1 time for 2 laps; Dave Blaney 1 time for 1 lap. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
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)
LOOK WHO'S LURKING: Gordon climbing Driver Rankings Jun 4, 2008
Why not give Dave Blaney the shout out he deserves. His No. 22 Bill Davis Racing team has turned it around ever since they failed to qualify at Talladega. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Third time charm for Kyle Busch Jun 2, 2008
Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Burton, Dave Blaney and Jamie McMurray completed the top 10. Busch extended his lead in the points with his fourth win of 2008, and first career win at Dover. (NJ.com -- Times)
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)
Tomorrow arrives at Pocono Raceway May 28, 2008
Dave Blaney was eighth in the No. 22B Toyota at 163. 224 mph, and Brian Vickers rounded out the top 10 in the No. 83 Toyota at 163. (Scranton Times, PA)
Kahne Completes Lowe's Sweep May 27, 2008
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Auto racing results May 27, 2008
Dave Blaney (Toyota) 400, $117,993; 18. Tony Stewart (Toyota) 399, $152,961; 19. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Kahne inherits Coca-Cola 600 victory May 26, 2008
During the re-start after the Earnhardt crash, however, Stewart started slowly and that triggered a chain reaction behind him that involved Carl Edwards, Martin Truex Jr., Reed Sorenson, Dave Blaney and Denny Hamlin. Cautions for Patrick Carpentier's spin and debris sent everyone to pit road for service. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Kyle Busch relishes 'villain' role May 12, 2008
Far away from the insults and debris, Earnhardt Jr. wound up fourth, followed by David Ragan in fifth, Matt Kenseth in sixth, Denny Hamlin in seventh, Travis Kvapil in eighth, Dave Blaney in ninth and Jeff Burton in 10th. As long as Busch continues to run out front, his team isn't concerned with winning any popularity contests. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Kyle Busch claims third Sprint Cup victory of season May 12, 2008
(13) Dave Blaney, Toyota, 367, 100. 4, 138. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Kyle Busch perseveres to win at Darlington May 11, 2008
Travis Kvapil, Dave Blaney and Burton rounded out the top 10. No more Southern 500: The romantic in Jim Hunter would love to see the Southern 500 back at his beloved Darlington Raceway. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Bowyer takes Richmond May 6, 2008
The race was stopped for nearly 22 minutes a little past the halfway point when contact between Dave Blaney, J.J. Yeley and Edwards triggered a 12-car accident. Among those caught in the wreckage was points leader Jeff Burton, Jimmie Johnson, Newman and Kurt Busch. (Pekin Times, IL)
Bowyer steals NASCAR race in wild finish at Richmond May 4, 2008
Anchorage Daily News. Everything you need to know about Citywide Cleanup, May 3-10. (Anchorage Daily News)
Notebook: Little superspeedway hosts a 'big one' May 4, 2008
(AP) -Richmond International Raceway is regarded as a short track that drives like a superspeedway because of its unique D shape, and just past the midpoint of Saturday night's race, the track had its own version of "the big one.''The accident that ended with about a dozen cars damaged, some seriously, started in turn three when Dave Blaney nudged J.J. Yeley, setting of a smokey chain reaction crash that caused NASCAR to throw the red flag, stopping the race after 230 of the 400 scheduled... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Earnhardt wreck gives Bowyer victory May 4, 2008
Bowyer steals NASCAR race in wild finish - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Saturday May 3, 2008 11:32PM; Updated: Sunday May 4, 2008 2:01AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Bowyer steals win in final laps May 4, 2008
That wreck started when Dave Blaney pinched J.J. Yeley into the outside wall, and Yeley then was struck from behind by Carl Edwards. Cars driven by David Gilliland, Kurt Busch, Matt Kenseth, Jeff Burton, Jimmie Johnson, Patrick Carpentier, Juan Pablo Montoya, Smith, Johnny Sauter and David Reutimann also were involved. (Florida Times-Union)
NASCAR: Busch wins rain-delayed race (1) Apr 18, 2008
Reigning Cup champion Jimmie Johnson finished third, followed by Matt Kenseth, Denny Hamlin, Dave Blaney and Carl Edwards, who won here in June. With just three races remaining until the start of the 10-race stock car playoff, Busch remains 12th in the standings, 33 points behind Truex. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
NASCAR drivers look for Car of Tomorrow at Talladega Apr 17, 2008
" The combination of the COT and the newly paved surface reminded a lot of fans of the early days of racing at the track when there were a number of surprises in victory lane. The lead pack at the end last year included Dave Blaney, Casey Mears, Tony Raines and Reed Sorenson, you might remember. Johnson says the days of surprise winners could happen again. "I think that the Car of Tomorrow and the new pavement that we have down give more opportunities to different cars and drivers in the closing... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Newman wins 43rd pole Apr 11, 2008
Among the drivers outside the top 35 in car owner points, who had to qualify on speed, Dave Blaney, David Reutimann, Mike Skinner, former open-wheel stars Dario Franchitti and Patrick Carpentier, Joe Nemechek and Johnny Sauter, who replaced Jeremy Mayfield this week in the No. 70 Chevrolet, made the 43-car field. Bill Elliott got the former Cup champions provisional and will start last. (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)
Racing: Smith proves there's room for others Apr 11, 2008
In the final round of the Ollie's 360 Challenge, Kahne will be joined by fellow Sprint Cup drivers Tony Stewart and Dave Blaney, both open-wheel veterans, in 360 sprint cars. Ironically, the Williams Grove appearance is the only one not connected directly with the three. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
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
(29) Dave Blaney, Toyota, 337, 60. 5, 100, $124,783. (Athens Banner-Herald)
NASCAR Sprint Cup-Goody's Cool Orange 500 Results Mar 31, 2008
(18) Dave Blaney, Toyota, Engine, 374, 60 ... Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): Dale Earnhardt Jr. 5 times for 146 laps; Jimmie Johnson 5 times for 135 laps; Jeff Gordon 3 times for 90 laps; Denny Hamlin 3 times for 82 laps; Jeff Burton 1 time for 37 laps; Dave Blaney 1 time for 4 laps; Bobby Labonte 1 time for 3 laps; David Reutimann 1 time for 3 laps. (International Herald Tribune)
2000 NASCAR Rookie Class Mar 25, 2008
Dave Blaney- Many fans easily forget that Blaney was in the same rookie class as Kenseth and Earnhardt. Blaney s career began with Bill Davis Racing, but they parted ways in 2002. (Suite101.com)
Competition has caught up with Hendrick Motorsports Mar 22, 2008
" Ins and outs For the first five Sprint Cup races of 2008, the top 35 teams in the final 2007 points standings were assured starting spots in the 43-car fields. After the top 35 in owner points were reset in Bristol, 2008 points will determine the weekly top-35 guarantees, meaning rookie driver Sam Hornish Jr., 35th in the points, will be guaranteed of making next weekend's Cool Orange 500 at Martinsville, Va., but Roush Fenway Racing veteran Jamie McMurray, 36th, will have to qualify based on... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Tracy without ride as Indy nears Mar 21, 2008
Among those who will have to make the 43-car field on qualifying time will be Jamie McMurray, Dave Blaney, Dario Franchitti and Kyle Petty. Fernandez DQ. (AZCentral -- Sports)
The top 35: Who's in and who's out in the Sprint Cup Mar 20, 2008
Following McMurray in 37th is the No. 22 Caterpillar Toyota team owned by Bill Davis, and driven by Dave Blaney, making his 15th start at Martinsville next week with a best finish of 16th back in 2005. David Reutimann, driver for the No. 44 UPS Toyota owned by Michael Waltrip, is facing a whole new set of challenges after racing the No. 00 to 26th place in the standings. (Niles Star, MI)
Jarrett honored throughout the industry before final start Mar 17, 2008
Jamie McMurray, Dave Blaney, Dario Franchitti, Regan Smith and Kyle Petty aren't so lucky. McMurray dropped five spots in the standings to 36th when he was involved in an early wreck and finished 43rd. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Jarrett honored before last start Mar 17, 2008
"We pretty much did what we came here to do, and that was to stay out of trouble as much as you can here and finish," said Hornish, a three-time IndyCar Series champion who is off to a slow start in his first season of NASCAR. "It was a tough day for us, but we finished, and I think we're in the top 35 in points, so that makes us feel a little bit better about going to Martinsville."Jamie McMurray, Dave Blaney, Dario Franchitti, Regan Smith and Kyle Petty aren't so lucky. McMurray dropped five... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Toyota Zooms to Top of Nascar Standings With Help From Coach Gibbs's Cars Mar 16, 2008
It started the 2007 season with one car in the top 35 in owner points, the hurdle teams must clear to be guaranteed a starting spot in each race, and ended it with the same single car -- the No. 22 of Dave Blaney, in 34th. The addition of Gibbs and the sharing of engineering data have Toyota executives saying they are optimistic there will be more wins this season. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Busch wants to beat all comers Mar 16, 2008
Michael Waltrip, Jeremy Mayfield, J.J. Yeley, Sam Hornish, Dave Blaney, Dario Franchitti, Regan Smith, and Kyle Petty are in positions 33-40 in the standings. Only 86 points separate those guys and all will be racing hard Sunday to make it in the all important top 35. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Drivers worry over slick track in Atlanta Mar 9, 2008
Notable drivers who are presently outside the top 35 include Dave Blaney, Dario Franchitti, Sam Hornish Jr., Regan Smith and Kyle Petty. A bad outing Sunday could put four-time Cup champion Jeff Gordon, who is 23rd in points, on the top 35 bubble. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Edwards keeps focus on racing Mar 4, 2008
Michael Knight Special for The Republic Mar. The hottest driver in American racing says he'll stay focused on winning even if a NASCAR penalty throws cold water on his team. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Kurt Busch hopes to regain his Mojo Feb 24, 2008
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Lars AndersonINSIDE NASCAR Feb 23, 2008
Sunday's Auto Club 500 at California Speedway represents the true test for how far Toyota has advanced since last season, when its top driver, Dave Blaney, finished 31st in the final standings. The Toyotas were the talk of Speedweeks at Daytona because they packed more horsepower than the Chevys, Dodges and Fords -- and because the Toyota duo of Kyle Busch and Tony Stewart were the dominant drivers of the 500. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Toyota has come long way in a year Feb 21, 2008
When the season ended, only one Toyota driver, Dave Blaney, was ranked among the top 35. Plus, Toyota had been stung with the specter of cheating when Michael Waltrip was penalized for using an illegal fuel additive to qualify for the 2007 Daytona 500, Toyota's first race with the big boys. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Mark ZeskeINSIDE NASCAR Feb 21, 2008
The broadcasters talked about the Toyota Camry during the entire Daytona broadcast as Tony Stewart, Kyle Busch and even Dave Blaney made it obvious that the manufacturer will win a race in 2008, its second Cup season. When Toyota does win, the victory will irritate many die-hard NASCAR fans who have no desire to see a foreign car maker compete, let alone do well, on the Cup circuit. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Wrap up the action from Daytona Feb 18, 2008
The latest incident involved Dave Blaney, who was in a pack with Montoya and Kevin Harvick, among others ... Dave Blaney, running a Toyota for Bill Davis Racing, made a quickie pit stop and picked up 10 places, moving into second place for the restart. (USA Today -- Sports)
'Push from heaven' -- Dramatic move in final lap vaults Newman to Daytona glory Feb 18, 2008
Last modified Sunday, February 17, 2008 10:45 PM PST. 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 --... (North County Times)
Newman, Penske capture Daytona crown Feb 18, 2008
(34) Dave Blaney, Toyota, Accident, 189, 56 ... Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): Kyle Busch 8 times for 86 laps; Denny Hamlin 5 times for 32 laps; Tony Stewart 4 times for 16 laps; Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3 times for 12 laps; Jeff Burton 1 time for 9 laps; Kurt Busch 1 time for 9 laps; Ryan Newman 4 times for 8 laps; Greg Biffle 3 times for 7 laps; Jeff Gordon 3 times for 5 laps; Reed Sorenson 2 times for 5 laps; Clint Bowyer 2 times for 4 laps; Michael Waltrip 2 times for 3 laps; Dave... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Johnson seeks a springboard to history Feb 17, 2008
Last modified Saturday, February 16, 2008 11:43 PM PST. A glance at the drivers racing in Sunday's Daytona 500. (North County Times)
A glance at drivers racing in Daytona 500 Feb 16, 2008
A glance at the drivers racing in Daytona 500. By The Associated PressAssociated Press Sportsupdated 1:20 a.m. ET Feb. 16, 2008. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR Ready To Show The Love To Fans Feb 15, 2008
If you want a dark horse, pick Dave Blaney. He was near the top of the chart in speed and during the Bud Shootout he was in the top five to 10 all night. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
NASCAR Sprint Cup Feb 13, 2008
Bill Davis Racing (Dave Blaney, Jacques Villeneuve): Villeneuve will give the team a publicity boost. Red Bull (Brian Vickers, A.J. Allmendinger): The same lineup struggled in its debut season of 2007. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Opinion: Junior finds himself at career crossroads Feb 12, 2008
And of course, there is the matter of Junior having just as many Cup championships as Dave Blaney and Johnny Sauter. Namely, none. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Strong run helps Waltrip overcome scandal Feb 11, 2008
"All of us have definitely elevated our performance, no doubt," said Dave Blaney, who posted the fifth-fastest lap. "I think it showed last night when we ran well.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Earnhardt wins with help from new friends Feb 10, 2008
When racing resumed on Lap 28, Toyota driver Dave Blaney, who delivered his car manufacturer its first Cup pole victory last July at New Hampshire, went to the front. Blaney's lead was short-lived when Earnhardt moved back in front on Lap 35. (Boston Globe)
Earnhardt Jr. exhibits winning form in Shootout at Daytona Feb 10, 2008
Dale Earnhardt Jr. keeps his new ride ahead of Michael Waltrip (55) and Dave Blaney during the early stages of the Bud Shootout. Conversation guidelines: USA TODAY welcomes your thoughts, stories and information related to this article. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hamlin fired up for tuneup Feb 9, 2008
"Many drivers are using the 70-lap race as a tuneup for tomorrow's pole qualifications, Thursday's Gatorade Duels, and, more important, the 50th Daytona 500 Feb. 17. But Hamlin, who posted the fastest lap (182.523 miles per hour) during a Jan. 31 test session at California Speedway, and his teammates no doubt will use the Shootout as a way to get a better handle on their Camrys under race conditions at Daytona's high-banked and high-speed 2 1/2-mile trioval.Toyotas were dominant in yesterday's... (Boston Globe)
NASCAR: Drivers brace for wild race Feb 9, 2008
Drivers brace for wild race 020908 - The Augusta Chronicle. --- By the time some drivers take the green flag for tonight's Budweiser Shootout all-star race, their cars will have been racing against highway traffic for more than 600 miles. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Winning all that matters in Bud Shootout Feb 9, 2008
" The non-points race will start with a 20-lap segment, followed by a 10-minute intermission. A mandatory green-flag stop to change at least two tires is required in the final 50 laps. The winner is guaranteed more than $200,000. Michael Waltrip will start third, followed by Jamie McMurray, Gilliland, Sorenson, Earnhardt Jr., Stewart, Yeley and Hamlin. The rest of the field includes: Ken Schrader, Elliott, Dale Jarrett, Casey Mears, Biffle, Johnson, Dave Blaney, Edwards, Bowyer, Gordon and... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Daytona demolition derby Feb 9, 2008
The rest of the field includes Ken Schrader, Elliott, Dale Jarrett, Casey Mears, Biffle, Johnson, Dave Blaney, Edwards, Bowyer, Gordon and Newman. Gordon said the car he will race tonight was actually built for the half-mile short track at Bristol, Tenn. (Florida Times-Union)
NASCAR rankings Feb 4, 2008
Preseason NASCAR fantasy rankings - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
Sorenson, Sadler Must Improve Feb 2, 2008
22-Dave Blaney, Caterpillar Toyota Camry ... Dave Blaney s 31st position in the final 2007 NASCAR Sprint Cup standings was not indicative of how this team performed. (Suite101.com)
Stewart committed to better preparation Jan 20, 2008
Toyota teams had difficulty making races last year and failed to reach Victory Lane, with Dave Blaney s third-place finish at Talladega and Brian Vickers fifth-place finish at Charlotte the only top-fives for the Camry. If the Camry can t consistently run up front this season, Stewart is certainly not going to stand for it. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
