Kenseth Keeps Gordon At A Distance This Time Aug 21, 2006
" The finish lacked the drama of last month's duel in Chicago, when Gordon caught Kenseth and then controversially spun him out of his way to race on by for the victory. And although Gordon appeared to have a faster car at the end this time - he charged from 12th place on a restart with 36 laps to go in the 200-lap race - he ran out of time and finished 10-car lengths behind Kenseth's No. 17 Roush Racing Ford. Kenseth definitely knew Gordon was coming, though. Exchanging radio chatter with... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Kenseth Hangs On This Time Aug 21, 2006
Published Monday, August 21, 2006 NASCAR GFS MARKETPLACE 400 ... Kenseth easily kept four-time NASCAR champion Gordon at bay in the final laps of the GFS Marketplace 400 by conscientiously taking care of his tires after his final pit stop. (The Ledger)
Kahne desperate for Michigan victory Aug 20, 2006
Now, heading into Sundays GFS Marketplace 400 at the same Michigan track, Kahne is wondering what happened. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kasey Kahne Needs Michigan Turnaround Aug 20, 2006
Now, heading into Sunday's GFS Marketplace 400 at the same Michigan track, Kahne is wondering what happened. Since his last win, the youngster has had only one finish better than 22nd -- an eighth-place run at New Hampshire -- and finds himself outside the top 10, which also means outside the Chase. (Herald Sun)
Events calendar Aug 20, 2006
(Updated Saturday, August 19, 2006, 4:15 AM). Football fans have endured another offseason and are now ready for the action. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Eldora sizzles with Stewart Aug 19, 2006
Stewart, who sits seventh in the standings, said he believes his crew will perform well at the GFS Marketplace 400 at the Michigan International Speedway. I m excited because Michigan is a good track for us, Stewart said. (Wapakoneta Daily News, OH)
Burton spoils Sadler's debut with new team Aug 19, 2006
NASCAR driver Jeff Burton stands with his car prior to winning the pole for the GFS Marketplace 400 on Friday ... 804 of Matt Kenseth off the top spot in qualifying for Sundays GFS Marketplace 400. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sadler starts strong Aug 19, 2006
Hoping simply for a top-15 start just three days after leaving Robert Yates Racing for Ray Evernham's similarly struggling team, Sadler went a step further by temporarily grabbing the pole for the NASCAR Nextel Cup GFS Marketplace 400 before nudged him back to second late in Friday's qualifying session at Michigan International Speedway ... GFS Marketplace 400 lineup. (USA Today -- Sports)
Martin sticking around? Aug 19, 2006
But Friday, while preparing for Sunday's GFS Marketplace 400 at Michigan International Speedway, the four-time Cup runner-up changed his tune a bit. "My primary focus is still to do the full Craftsman Truck Series schedule, and I would be very interested in an additional 10-to-12-race Nextel Cup schedule. We just don't know what that car would be at this point.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Mayfield settles out of court with Evernham Aug 19, 2006
Mayfield was replaced in the No. 19 by Bill Elliott last week at Watkins Glen and Elliott Sadler takes over the ride full-time beginning with Sunday's GFS Marketplace 400 at MIS.. Mayfield is the defending champion of the Michigan race but has no ride and said earlier this week he planned to remain at home in North Carolina. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Gilliland replaces Sadler in RYR'sNo. 38 car Aug 19, 2006
The first test for Gilliland will be the GFS Marketplace 400. The youngster got a good start in his new car on Friday, qualifying 26th in the 43-car field. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Carl Edwards has never finished outside the top 10 in four career races in Michigan, but he has yet to reach Victory Lane in '06. Aug 19, 2006
The winner of the GFS Marketplace 400 will be. Matt Kenseth. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Holyfield, 43, gets TKO in comeback Aug 19, 2006
David Gilliland replaced Nextel Cup veteran Elliott Sadler in the No. 38 Robert Yates Racing Ford and will drive tomorrow at Michigan International Speedway in the GFS Marketplace 400. Jeff Burton won the pole position. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Burton Knocks Sadler Off Michigan Pole Aug 19, 2006
804 of Matt Kenseth off the top spot in qualifying for Sunday's GFS Marketplace 400. But Burton, the 45th driver in the line, easily pushed Sadler to the outside of the front row with a lap of 187. (Herald Sun)
Burton edges Sadler for pole at MIS Aug 19, 2006
Raleigh Durham Cary Chapel Hill. "I also really want to thank (Kevin) Harvick, he sent word down to me that the track had a lot of grip...and that was beneficial because I drove much harder than I would have driven.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Burton nips Sadler for fourth pole Aug 19, 2006
936 miles per hour to win the pole for Sunday's GFS Marketplace 400. It was the fourth pole position of the season for Burton, who received some timely advice from Harvick prior to his qualifying effort. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NASCAR: Rankings, Who's Hot, Standings Aug 19, 2006
ONLINE EXTRAS SITE SERVICES. Saturday, Aug 19, 2006 Motorsports Posted on Fri, Aug. 18, 2006. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Sports)
Auto Racing Notebook: Burton secures pole at Michigan Speedway Aug 19, 2006
804 of Matt Kenseth off the top spot in qualifying for the GFS Marketplace 400 tomorrow ... But yesterday, while preparing for the GFS Marketplace 400, the four-time Cup runner-up changed his tune a bit. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
MOTOR SPORTS SCHEDULE Aug 18, 2006
THE RACE: GFS Marketplace 400, Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, Mich. 200 laps of 1-mile D-shaped oval. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, AAA and Roush Racing Embrace the 'Responsibility Has Its Rewards' National Campaign with 'Buckle-Up, Every Trip, Every Time' Message at Michigan International Speedway for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, GFS Marke Aug 18, 2006
WHERE: The AAA exhibit located in the AAA Motor Sports Fan Plaza -- near Gate #24 -- NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, GFS Marketplace 400, Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, MI WHEN: Sunday, August 20, 2006, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (pre-race) MI OHSP, NASCAR, MIS, AAA, Roush Racing, RADD, TEAM and NHTSA will invite fans to tape a traffic safety message at Michigan International Speedway. The fans may view their message online and may be selected to be included in a traffic safety message, public... (PR Newswire)
Starting grid Aug 18, 2006
Friday, August 18, 2006. Site: Brooklyn, Mich. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Kahne seeking a surge Aug 18, 2006
Despite four race victories this season, the Evernham driver is in danger of failing to qualify for NASCAR's season-ending Chase for the Championship. Date published: 8/18/2006. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Upward curve for Kahne? Aug 18, 2006
Answers to pressing questions heading into Sunday's GFS Marketplace 400 Nextel Cup race at Michigan International Speedway by USA TODAY's Nate Ryan. Q: Has crunch time arrived for in his bid to make the Chase for the Nextel Cup. (USA Today -- Sports)
• Morning leadoff Aug 18, 2006
SPEED - NASCAR, Nextel Cup, pole qualifying for GFS Marketplace 400, at Brooklyn, Mich. 4 p.m.. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Better late than never: Petty visits Lake City Aug 18, 2006
Petty was able to come to Lake City Thursday because of the GFS Marketplace 400 at Michigan International Speedway running this weekend. In his opinion, MIS is one of the better tracks on the schedule. (Cadillac News, MI)
This weekend on TV, radio Aug 18, 2006
SUNDAYAUTO RACING 2 p.m. -- NASCAR Nextel Cup: GFS Marketplace 400, TNT, WZAN (970). LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL 1 p.m. -- World Series: Columbus, Ga. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
fantasy advice Aug 17, 2006
Fantasy players come into this Sunday's GFS Marketplace 400 with 142 fewer miles at Michigan to help decide their lineups. Still, plenty has happened in the nine weeks since that event, offering much more fodder when it comes to predicting who will fare the best. (USA Today -- Sports)
Motorsports schedule Aug 17, 2006
NASCAR Nextel Cup: GFS Marketplace 400, Brooklyn, Mich. (200 laps; TNT, 11 a.m.) Jeremy Mayfield won't be on hand to defend his race title. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
R. Gordon to buy RYR? Aug 16, 2006
Gilliland, 30, will make his second Nextel Cup start, his first for RYR, Sunday in the GFS Marketplace 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Gilliland's name has been painted on the No. 38 M&M's Ford Fusion, and all signs point to a formal announcement within days. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Harvick outduels Stewart at The Glen Aug 16, 2006
Sunday, Aug. 20, GFS Marketplace 400, race 23 of 36; Starting time: 1:30 p.m. (EST); TV: TNT: Distance: 200 laps/400 miles; Defending champion: Jeremy Mayfield, Dodge. Copyright. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Dale Jr. to run in Busch Aug 15, 2006
Busch series driver David Gilliland will replace Elliott Sadler as the driver of the No. 38 M&M's Ford for Robert Yates Racing, beginning next Sunday in the GFS Marketplace 400 in Brooklyn, Mich. -- jayski. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Steve Wallace enters Busch race at MIS Aug 15, 2006
Tickets to the ARCA RE/MAX Series Hantz Group 200 on Aug. 18 and the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series GFS Marketplace 400 on Aug. 20 are also still available. . (Niles Star, MI)
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Detroit-area consumers will be the first in America to test drive the 2007 Ford Edge, one of the most eagerly awaited new products from Ford Division, when the new CUV makes its "test- drive" ...','lightyellow','500')";onMouseout="hideddrivetip()">Detroit-Area Consumers Will Be First To Test Drive New 2007 Ford Vehicles Aug 15, 2006
A Ford Racing Fan Appreciation Day event, featuring autographs and Q&As with Ford NASCAR stars Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards and Jamie McMurray, will take place inside Ford Field from 4-8 p.m. All four drivers will be in town to take part in next weekend's GFS Marketplace 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Tickets for Fan Appreciation Day are free, and are available at any Metro Detroit Ford Dealer. (MCADCafe)
Harvick passes Stewart for win Aug 14, 2006
John KekisAssociated PressAug. WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - With a lot of skill and loads of luck, Kevin Harvick stole a road race at Watkins Glen International that seemed to be Kurt Busch's from the start. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Top 10 in Chase holds firm Aug 14, 2006
Race: GFS Marketplace 400. Track: Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, Mich. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Busy weekend for Said Aug 12, 2006
There's every reason to believe Mayfield may not run for Evernham Motorsports at MIS next weekend, although he's the defending race winner of the GFS Marketplace 400. -- Detroit Free Press. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
More than 100 classic cars to be on display during race weekend Aug 11, 2006
BROOKLYN - Along with its host of aftermarket automotive products, 3M will bring more innovation to the race track with the 3M Car Care Auto Fair at Michigan International Speedway during the August 18-20 GFS Marketplace 400 event weekend ... Tickets to all remaining events during the 2006 MIS season delivered by Domino's Pizza, including the ARCA RE/MAX Series Hantz Group 200 on Aug. 18, the NASCAR Busch Series Carfax 250 on Aug. 19, and the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series GFS Marketplace 400 on Aug.... (Niles Star, MI)
The Chase for the Nextel Cup / Aug 10, 2006
2 1:00 Aug. 20 GFS Marketplace 400 Michigan TNT 2:00 Aug. 26 Sharpie 500 Bristol TNT 7:00 Sept. 3 Sony HD 500 California Ch. 2 7:00 Sept. 9 Chevy Rock & Roll 400 Richmond TNT 7:00 The Chase for the Nextel Cup Sept 17 Sylvania 300 New Hampshire TNT 12:30 Sept. 24 Dover 400 Dover TNT 12:30 Oct. 1 Banquet 400 Kansas Ch. (Buffalo News -- Sports)
Starting Line /This week's racing Aug 10, 2006
Next race: GFS Marketplace 400, Aug. 20, Brooklyn, Mich. On the net. (Buffalo News -- Sports)
Earnhardt to race in Busch Series Jul 11, 2006
Tickets for all remaining 2006 events at MIS delivered by Domino's Pizza are still available, including the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series GFS Marketplace 400 on Aug. 20, NASCAR Busch Series Carfax 250 on Aug. 19 and ARCA RE/MAX Series Hantz Group 200 on August 18. Tickets are available by calling the MIS ticket hotline at 1-800-354-1010 or by visiting www. (Dowagiac News, MI)
2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup schedule and standings Jun 29, 2006
Aug. 20 GFS Marketplace 400, Brooklyn, Mich. Aug. 26 Sharpie 500, Bristol, Tenn. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Red Bull ride for Vickers? Jun 10, 2006
Sunday's race will be the second of three events this season in which Yeley will be sponsored by Husqvarna, the Official Lawn and Garden Equipment of NASCAR. The company's final race of the year will be the Aug. 20 GFS Marketplace 400 at Michigan International Speedway. -- jayski. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Nascar Tickets Apr 19, 2006
2006 NASCAR Schedule. are available from Stagefront for all of the 2006 races. (Washington Times, DC)
MIS to be present at auto ... Jan 10, 2006
Tickets and camping for both NEXTEL Cup Series races at MIS, the June 18 Michigan 400 and the August 20 GFS Marketplace 400, will go on sale at 8:00 AM EST on Saturday, January 14 at MIS' official website, www. MISpeedway. (Motor Sport)
