This weekend on TV, radio Mar 15, 2008
1 p.m. - Sprint Cup: Food City 500 final practice (tape), Speed ... SUNDAY AUTO RACING 1:30 p.m. - Sprint Cup: Food City 500, Chs. (Boston Globe)
SPORTS CALENDAR Mar 15, 2008
NASCAR Food City 500. Channel: 2 Channel: 40. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Bristol notebook: Stewart talks about tire tirade with Goodyear Mar 15, 2008
What: Food City 500, fifth of 36 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events ... " Stewart's tire tirade, which also included the accusation that Goodyear didn't have enough brainpower to build a better tire, still was stirring conversation in the Sprint Cup garage at Bristol, where qualifying for Sunday's Food City 500 was rained out. With the field set by last year's owners points (the lineup will be set by 2008 standings in the season's fifth race March 30 at Martinsville Speedway), will start on the... (USA Today -- Sports)
Almirola eager for Bristol after five-month wait Mar 15, 2008
What: Food City 500, fifth of 36 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events ... It might have been another story if showers had prevented him from getting on Bristol Motor Speedway's high banks at all, but Almirola was able to post 40 laps before weather cut practice short and washed out qualifying for Sunday's Food City 500. (USA Today -- Sports)
Rain washes out Food City 500 qualifying Mar 15, 2008
Rain washes out pole qualifying at Bristol - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
TUTTLE: The race within the race takes center stage at Bristol Mar 15, 2008
It's only the fifth race of the Sprint Cup season, but this weekend's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway could be the most critical out of the 36 on the schedule for those teams close to the line of demarcation for the top-35 in points. A major realignment among those with safe starting spots and those thrust into the daunting position of having to qualify into the field each week seems likely. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
More friction between Stewart and Goodyear Mar 15, 2008
Rain washed out qualifying for tomorrow's Food City 500 at Tennessee's Bristol Motor Speedway, giving Hendrick Motorsports drivers Jimmie Johnson of El Cajon and Jeff Gordon front-row spots when the field was set by last season's points. Johnson finished second in California but was 27th, 29th and 13th in the three other races this season. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NASCAR: Busch pushes pedal for win Mar 15, 2008
Busch pushes pedal for win 031008 - The Augusta Chronicle. --- Even after his victory Sunday, Kyle Busch kept the gas pedal flat on the floorboard. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Morning Tipoff Mar 15, 2008
Now 8 High 40 Low 23. LOADING Mar 15, 2008 - 04:06:25 CDT Trivia answer. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Kyle Busch's start a moving story Mar 15, 2008
Tomorrow's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway will mark the 668th and final Sprint Cup start for Dale Jarrett, driver of the No. 44 UPS Toyota Camry fielded by Michael Waltrip Motorsports. During his 25-year career, Jarrett has recorded 32 wins, including three Daytona 500s (1993, '96, and 2000) and the 1999 Cup Series championship. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Drivers worry over slick track in Atlanta Mar 9, 2008
Following next weekend's Food City 500 at Bristol, guaranteed starting positions for Sprint Cup Series events go to teams in the top 35 in current car-owner points. Notable drivers who are presently outside the top 35 include Dave Blaney, Dario Franchitti, Sam Hornish Jr., Regan Smith and Kyle Petty. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
• More State/National Stories • Feb 21, 2008
March 16 Food City 500, Bristol, Tenn. March 30 Goody s Cool Orange 500, Martinsville, Va. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
NASCAR on FOX19 Feb 6, 2008
Sunday, March 16, 2008 Food City 500 Bristol Motor Speedway FOX19/1:30 p.m.. Saturday, March 29, 2008 Kroger 250 Martinsville Speedway FOX19/3 p.m.. (FOX19.com, OH)
Daytona 500 winner Kevin Harvick reflects on win, talks politics Jan 15, 2008
His next top five finish came four races later when he placed fourth in the Food City 500. He didn't win another race all season and finished 10th in driver points. (Orlando Sentinel)
When tempers boil over, payback's a bump away Dec 15, 2007
Busch used his race car to respond to Harvick, beating him to the finish line as the two finished first and second in the Food City 500. "[Harvick] likes to talk a lot," Busch said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Paved with good intent Sep 1, 2007
"And they weren't screening the calls so that they could get a positive reaction, they were looking for a mix."It's really kind of puzzling to us, but I understand that the race fans sign our paycheck, and I understand that we built our racetrack to driver specifications," Byrd added. "I also understand that, according to NASCAR data, we had 2,147 passes for position in the Sharpie 500 and 997 for the Food City 500 [in March. It's a lot more competitive racetrack, but that doesn't mean anything... (Boston Globe)
Marlin set to attempt comeback at Bristol Aug 23, 2007
He finished 30th in the Food City 500 at Bristol on March 25. Copyright 2007. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR ratings on the decline Aug 21, 2007
According to Nielson Media Research, the Fox broadcast of the March 25th Food City 500 from Bristol Motor Speedway drew a rating share of 5. 1, a figure that is 17. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
New Bristol surface wins over drivers in tests Jul 27, 2007
Busch Series driver Jason Keller says the new surfacing that began after the Food City 500 in March means drivers can find fast lines farther up on the high banks of the track -- not only at the bottom. He says that should lend itself to more side-by-side racing. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Gordon's victories, from No. 1 to 78 May 25, 2007
Jeff Gordon career victory list - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
More of this story May 17, 2007
Bell Motor Co. crafted a "Food City 500" replica of a NASCAR racetrack with 160 cans of tomato soup, 14 cans of Spam and 45 cans of tuna. Jackson Bell and Michael Moran completed their entry just moments before the judges started their rounds. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup schedule and standings Apr 5, 2007
March 25 Food City 500, Bristol, Tenn. (Kyle Busch). (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Busch wins at Bristol, then criticizes car Apr 3, 2007
It was the youngster, 21-year-old Kyle Busch, riding on older tires, who held off a fast-closing Jeff Burton to win the Food City 500 by little more than a fender. Busch's victory, by a margin of. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NASCAR: No rush to implement car of tomorrow Apr 1, 2007
Early in the Food City 500, Jarrett and Kenseth made contact, ending Jarrett's day. Jarrett said after exiting the infield medical center Sunday he needed to have a discussion with Kenseth. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Some red flags before COT gets green light Mar 31, 2007
After he won last week's Car of Tomorrow debut in the Food City 500 at Bristol (Tenn. Motor Speedway, Nextel Cup driver Kyle Busch, a star of tomorrow, climbed out of his No. 5 Chevrolet and offered the following assessment of the COT: "I'm still not a big fan of these things. I can't stand to drive them.". (Boston Globe)
Martin just keeps getting better Mar 31, 2007
Following Atlanta will be Bristol's Food City 500, the first race Martin is scheduled to miss. He made a commitment to run late model race cars in Lake City, Florida that weekend with his son Matt and motocross rider turned NASCAR driver Ricky Carmichael. (Suite101.com)
Hamlin happy after pole win in Martinsville Mar 31, 2007
Last week's Food City 500 was full of surprises. The two best cars on the track, driven by Joe Gibbs Racing's Stewart (led race-high 257 laps) and Hamlin (led 177 laps) both finished outside the top-12. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Week in review: San Diego's TV ratings Mar 30, 2007
Motorsports (NASCAR Food City 500). Fox. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Burton's nice; Busch lesson; burned feet Mar 30, 2007
Kyle Busch (5) edges Jeff Burton (31) at the finish line to win the NASCAR Nextel Cup Food City 500 auto race in Bristol, Tenn. Sunday, March 25, 2007. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Chevrolet wins 600th at Bristol Mar 30, 2007
Harry How/Getty Images Kyle Busch celebrates his win in the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. By Thomas J. Wright. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
'Low-rider' Biffle avoids NASCAR penalty Mar 29, 2007
Driver failed post-race inspection after Food City 500 for driving low. Chris Trotman / Getty Images for NASCARNASCAR officials determined that Greg Biffle's car settled because of normal wear and tear. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR team notes Mar 29, 2007
Last week: led the Food City 500 on two occasions for a total of 177 laps before mechanical trouble late in the race dashed his hopes of challenging for the win. He finished 14th. (USA Today -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Mar 29, 2007
Vickers finished 15th in Sunday's Food City 500, despite the smoke and carbon monoxide fumes that filled his cockpit for the final 200 laps. He needed immediate medical attention and received oxygen while still in the car. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Mears off to slow start with Hendrick Mar 29, 2007
Casey Mears waves to fans as he is introduced before the start of the NASCAR Nextel Cup Food City 500 auto race in Bristol, Tenn. on Sunday, March 25, 2007. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tony Stewart confident of imminent trip to victory lane Mar 29, 2007
"The Food City 500 at Bristol was NASCAR's debut of its latest, boldest venture.Teams were required to race in the "Car of Tomorrow," which is designed to be safer, uniform, less costly to build and more conducive for parity.But results brought mixed opinion.Winner Kyle Busch climbed from his car and stunned the Fox Sports broadcast by saying, "These cars (stink). "Five drivers have since complained about excessive carbon monoxide fumes produced from the protective foam in the side panel.Stewart... (Pensacola News Journal)
Drivers give car of tomorrow thumbs down Mar 29, 2007
But a number of drivers, including Food City 500 winner Kyle Busch, gave it the raspberry. I just can t stand to drive this thing, Busch said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Car of Tomorrow requires steady hand Mar 28, 2007
Kyle Busch (Hendrick Motorsports), who won Sunday's Food City 500 in the No. 5 Kellogg's/Carquest Chevy, had his moments in the Car of Tomorrow. But he persevered with help from crew chief Alan Gustafson and some gentlemanly driving by Jeff Burton (Richard Childress Racing), who could have derailed him at the end but didn't. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
This Week in Auto Racing March 30 - April 1 Mar 28, 2007
The 2007 Food City 500 was full of surprises. The two best cars on the track, driven by Joe Gibbs Racing's Tony Stewart (led race-high 257 laps) and Denny Hamlin (led 177 laps) both finished outside the top-12. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR megastar Tony Stewart to meet fans at local Home Depot Mar 28, 2007
The two-time Nextel Cup champion had the fastest car Sunday for most of the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. He led for 257 laps in the No. 20 Home Depot Chevrolet when disaster struck. (Pensacola News Journal)
Elkviews Karlen wins NASCAR contest Mar 28, 2007
Karlen earned 12 contest points by correctly guessing the top three finishers in the Food City 500. He wins $100 and becomes eligible for the season-ending Ford 500 Blowout. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Drivers are divided on Car of Tomorrow Mar 27, 2007
Chris Graythen / Getty ImagesDrivers make theturn at the start the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kyle Busch shows mannerly side, tempers aggression Mar 27, 2007
That was evident in the green-white-checkered finish to Sunday's Food City 500. Despite ample opportunity to punt Busch on the last lap, didn't force the issue just as Busch didn't when Burton passed him on the last lap at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in a Busch Series race three weeks ago. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kyle Busch Wins First COT Race Mar 27, 2007
Kyle Busch held off Jeff Burton to win the Food City 500 at Bristol ... After a waved with less than three laps remaining, a green-white-checkered finish would determine the outcome of the Food City 500 at Bristol, and Busch s fate appeared to be sealed. (Suite101.com)
Busch likes win, dislikes car Mar 27, 2007
-- In the debut of NASCAR's Car of Tomorrow, the 21-year-old Kyle Busch crossed the finish line first in the Food City 500 on Sunday. To celebrate, he spun out his car in front of the crowd, leaving dark circles of rubber on the light-colored concrete. (Albany Times Union)
Nemechek Locks Spot As Starter All Season Mar 27, 2007
The Lakeland driver failed to qualify his No. 13 Ginn Racing Chevrolet for Sunday's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, ending his streak of 175 consecutive starts. And to cap it off, Nemechek had to visit his doctor Monday for an allergy shot. (The Ledger)
Kyle Busch edges Burton to win first Car of Tomorrow raceBusch wins first COT race by beating Burton, Gordon at Bristol Mar 26, 2007
Las Vegas native Kyle Busch, left, holds off Jeff Burton at the finish line Sunday to win the NASCAR Nextel Cup Food City 500 at Bristol, Tenn ... Las Vegas native Kyle Busch celebrates at the finish line Sunday after winning the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Food City 500 in Bristol, Tenn ... Kyle Busch wipes his face Sunday after edging Jeff Burton for the win at the Food City 500. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
Pistone: Victory doesn't stop Busch from blasting model Mar 26, 2007
"I said that I wanted to go out and win this race so I could tell everybody how terrible this thing is to drive," said Busch after taking the checkered flag in Sunday's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, the first race for NASCAR's newest Nextel Cup model. "I can't stand to drive them. They suck.". (CBS News)
Kyle Busch edges Burton to win first COT race Mar 26, 2007
Kyle Busch leads Regan Smith during the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
ESPN has its options open for 'MNF' Mar 26, 2007
Fox analyst Jeff Hammond, as NASCAR's so-called Cars of Tomorrow made their debut in Sunday's Food City 500 with caution flags and cars bumping each other: "It's obvious the Cars of Tomorrow are turning into the cars of the ticked-off.". Posted. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tomorrow smiles on Kyle Busch with Bristol victory Mar 26, 2007
Busch passed with 20 laps remaining Sunday and held off and to win the Food City 500 in the bigger, boxier car intended to enhance safety and competition while containing costs ... Sunday's Food City 500 victory demonstrated that he's ready to supplant big brother as the man to beat here. (USA Today -- Sports)
Busch edges Burton for win at Bristol Mar 26, 2007
Kyle Busch won Sunday's Food City 500 Nextel Cup race at the famed Bristol Motor Speedway beating Jeff Burton by half a length. The No.5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet crossed the finish line just 0. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Race car of future gets test today Mar 26, 2007
"There might be 100 cautions; there might be two cautions," Kevin Harvick said going into the Food City 500, the debut of NASCAR's long-awaited Car of Tomorrow design. "I don't know. I don't think anybody knows.". (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
NASCAR: Kyle Busch irked after Sharpie 300 Mar 26, 2007
Hamlin, who starts 10th in today's Food City 500, was second to his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, Tony Stewart, in the final practice. He is regarded by many as a favorite to win today. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Busch wins first Car of Tomorrow race Mar 26, 2007
Jeff Gordon (24), Kasey Kahne, left, and Tony Stewart (20) lead at the start of the NASCAR Nextel Cup Food City 500 auto race Sunday. ADVERTISER LINKS. (CNN -- US)
Despite Win, Busch No Fan Of New Ride Mar 26, 2007
" Even veteran NASCAR observers were unsure what to expect from the new car, which features a rear wing and front splitter. Instead of the usual BMS crash-fest before 160,000 fans, drivers were calculating and patient. That was especially true on the final lap as Jeff Burton did not attempt to bump Busch out of the lead. Alan Gustafson, crew chief for Busch, was the first person to congratulate Burton. "I wanted to win a race really bad," Burton said. "If you can't pass without knocking someone... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Food City 500: Busch hangs on at Bristol for win Mar 26, 2007
John Russell, Associated PressKyle Busch celebrates atop his car at the finish line after winning the Nextel Cup Food City 500 yesterday in Bristol, Tenn. Click photo for larger image. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Today's lineup Mar 25, 2007
Food City 500 At Bristol, Tenn. Lap length. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Tragedies of past led to Car of Tomorrow Mar 25, 2007
Today's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway ushers in a new era in NASCAR racing. It's the first race for the Car of Tomorrow, a vehicle that has been under development for more than six years and is seen as a giant leap in racing safety. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
New cars get final practice before debut Mar 25, 2007
Hamlin, who starts 10th in today's Food City 500, was second to his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, Tony Stewart, in the final practice and is regarded by many as a favorite to win today ... Kevin Harvick, winner of the Food City 500 in 2005, starts 40th, also relying on owner points. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
RACING: Cowher to star in NASCAR reality show Mar 25, 2007
His theory will certainly get tested on Sunday in the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway ... Burton said he would "bet my house" that Mark Martin would be here this weekend, but true to his word, Martin was not on hand Friday when practice started for Sunday's Food City 500. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Toyota makes gains at Bristol Mar 25, 2007
Both drivers were absolutely giddy after qualifying for today's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Then they struggled through a pair of Saturday practice sessions and the party came to a screeching halt. (AZCentral -- Sports)
AUDIO from Medialink and General Motors: Return of the Impala SS Mar 24, 2007
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Evernham may have partner waiting in wings Mar 24, 2007
Montreal Canadiens owner George Gillett Jr. will be a guest of Evernham Motorsports at Sunday's Food City 500 in what seems to be an encouraging sign for Ray Evernham's quest to attract a partner to his Nextel Cup Series team. Gillett, who also operates ski and golf resorts in the United States and is a co-owner of the Liverpool soccer team, also attended the Las Vegas race. (USA Today -- Sports)
Crew chiefs return for Kenseth, Kahne Mar 24, 2007
Three straight finishes of 35th or worse have left the No. 9 Dodge ranked 37th in points heading into Sunday's Food City 500 just outside the 35 spots guaranteed places by NASCAR next week at Martinsville (Va. Speedway. (USA Today -- Sports)
Food City 500 Mar 24, 2007
Gordon motors to another pole at Bristol - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
