Morning Tipoff Feb 22, 2008
LOADING Feb 22, 2008 - 04:05:36 CST Trivia answer. From 1D: West Region teams combined to go 3-7 at last year's state boys hockey tournament. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Nice block lets Stewart score Feb 17, 2008
"I was getting passed left and right all day long when I got out of line," said Busch, who finished runner-up to Todd Bodine in Friday night's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series opener at Daytona. "I was just trying to stay in line. He got a run on me, tried to pull low; I blocked him low. And then he tried to pull high; I blocked him high."That's what you have to do if you want to finish up front in these restrictor-plate races instead of laying over and letting those guys go by you. (Boston Globe)
Todd Bodine gets first win at Daytona Feb 17, 2008
30-day news archives. Finished second and third, crashed hard, burned a couple times. (Florida Today)
LIVE BLOG @ Daytona speedway Feb 17, 2008
Todd Bodine beat Busch in Friday nights NASCAR Craftsman Truck race when Toyotas finished first through fourth. Display posts from previous: lect> lect. (Florida Today)
They're open to new experience Feb 14, 2008
"Villeneuve, who started in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, set off a bit of a controversy last year when he fast-tracked his way to his Cup debut with Bill Davis Racing at, of all places, the high-banked, high-speed Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.Because Talladega was a track where drivers were often nervous about restrictor-plate racing in such close quarters for prolonged stretches, several veterans complained it was no place for a rookie - with little to no experience in a stock car, much... (Boston Globe)
McCumbee knows his restrictions Feb 14, 2008
"The West Brunswick (N.C.) High School graduate will make his fourth career start at Daytona International Speedway at the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series level on Friday night. He raced ARCA Re-Max Series races here in the past as well.McCumbee also has competed in two truck races at Talladega Superspeedway, where restrictor plates - which rob the engine of power in order to keep speeds down - are mandated.McCumbee would obviously love to win Friday night's Chevy Silverado 250, but won't be... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Stewart-Busch feud revs up Feb 10, 2008
Donny Lia, the 2007 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion, will move up to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series this season after securing a ride with TRG Motorsports in the No. 71 Chevrolet Silverado. "I think it is a great opportunity," said Lia, a native of Jericho, N.Y., who was Modified Tour Rookie of the Year in 2003. (Boston Globe)
PepsiAmericas to sponsor Kentucky Speedway Feb 9, 2008
The ninth season features 10 events, including visits from the NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, IndyCar Series, Indy Pro Series and ARCA RE/MAX Series. Related Industry News. (Louisville Business First, KY)
AUTO RACING: Ambrose plans to rev it up; Aussie will race more aggressively Feb 7, 2008
7:10 p.m.: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying (Speed). Friday, Feb. 15. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Colin Braun has been behind one wheel or another since the age of six. By 17, he was a true Grand Am Championship contender. Feb 5, 2008
First, he's got a season-long deal with Roush Fenway Racing to drive the No.6 Conway Freight Ford F-150 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (comparable to a Double-A league). Second, he's been racing since he was only six years old and is the youngest driver to win a professional Formula Car race and the youngest to win in a prototype Grand-Am car at Daytona. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Racing fan club honors Gateway's Batycki Feb 2, 2008
Eileen Waters, a board member for the St. Louis Auto Racing Fan Club and the honorary starter of last year's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Gateway, said Batycki earned the honor based on his selflessness in promoting racing events all over the region. "Part of the reason he received the award is because he tells everyone about all the other racing in town," she said. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR's Kyle Busch relates to young crowd Jan 31, 2008
That's something it did with Busch, barring him from a NASCAR Craftsman Truck race because he was not yet 18. Now, 17-year-old phenom Joey Logano could see his eventual entrance into Sprint Cup delayed until he is 21 if the sanctioning body institutes a new rule. (Florida Today)
AUTO RACING: Milwaukee Mile New Website Launched Jan 30, 2008
Americas Legendary Oval offers world-class auto racing featuring the stars of the Indianapolis 500 in the IndyCar Series June 1, plus the talented teams competing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series June 20 In addition, The Mile plays host to a diverse cross-section of short track series and racers including NASCAR champion Matt Kenseth on the speedways traditional Governors Cup weekend August 22-24. The annual Drive The Mile event which allows fans to drive... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Motorsports Show set for A.C. Jan 17, 2008
Two-time NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Martin Truex Jr. and two-time and defending NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday Jr. as well as Elliott Sadler, Casey Mears, Kenny Wallace and Ken Schrader are the top drivers to appear at the Motorsports Show. Truex, the New Jersey native, will sign autographs Friday at 5 p.m.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Jan 16, 2008
NASCAR 2008 Preview- The Craftsman Truck Series. The Craftsman Truck Series has never lacked when it comes to electrifying racing ever since it was introduced way back in 1995. (Suite101.com)
Chrysler, Ford make patriotic sales pitch Jan 14, 2008
Ford, for example, unveiled its redesigned F-150 pickup on Sunday the first day of media previews at this years show flanked by such all-American cultural icons such as country singer Toby Keith, professional bull rider Justin McBride and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Rick Crawford. Chrysler went one better, handing out Dodge-brand beef jerky and introducing its revamped Ram pickup with a posse of bull-shipping cowboys and driving a herd of 120 cattle past a corral of shivering... (MSNBC -- Business)
Elvis sure tore up the track Jan 14, 2008
Elvis would have been 73 last week, which means had he lived, he could still be winning races in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. THIS WEEKS BEST BET. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Dario Franchitti earns AARWBA's Titus award Jan 13, 2008
The top four vote-getters of the first team earned enough votes to be in contention for tonight's highest honor; they included Franchitti, NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, NHRA Top Fuel champion, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series title winner Ron Hornaday Jr. and Champ Car World Series' Sebastien Bourdais who earned his fourth-consecutive title last year. Franchitti's run for the title was dramatic, in more ways than one, as he and Scott Dixon took the fight to the season finale. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Pit Passes: Said to drive in five Sprint Cup races Jan 10, 2008
Kentucky Speedway also hosts a NASCAR Craftsman Truck race as well as an Indy Racing League event. NASCAR officials say there is no room for another race on the 36-race Sprint Cup schedule without an existing race being dropped. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
PR Newswire Summary of EntertaiNet Copy, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2007 Jan 9, 2008
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Kentucky Speedway tickets on sale Monday Jan 5, 2008
The speedway's ninth season features 10 events, including visits from the NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, IndyCar Series, Indy Pro Series and ARCA RE/MAX Series. Related Industry News. (Louisville Business First, KY)
The year of champions Jan 1, 2008
Todd Bodine won the pole for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Mountain Dew 250. One day later, Bodine won the race. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Bourdais and Rahal recognised for 2007 success. Dec 17, 2007
king Tony Schumacher and three-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion Ron Hornaday Jnr. Moreover, Bourdais is again a nominee for the second annual Speed Performer of the Year award, selected by a panel of journalists and organized by SPEED Channel. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Bourdais, Rahal post season honors Dec 15, 2007
In addition to Bourdais, other Titus contenders include two-time NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson, reigning IndyCar Series and Indianapolis 500 champion Dario Franchitti, five-time NHRA champion Tony Schumacher and three-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday Jr.. In addition Bourdais is again a nominee for the second annual Speed Performer of the Year award given by a panel of journalists and organized by SPEED Channel. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
»Speedway Holds Truck Tests Dec 13, 2007
Five teams from the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series recently turned out for a two-day test session at Rockingham Speedway ... It s just a shame that the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series never got the chance to race here. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
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16), the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Michigan 200 (June 14) and the ARCA RE/MAX Series Michigan 200 (June 13) also will be for sale. Diving: Michigan State junior Danielle Williams is Big Ten diver of the week after winning both the one-meter and three-meter events in a dual meet at Ball State. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
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)
Helping pets one thrill at a time Nov 28, 2007
Brett Thompson, 30, progressively moved up the ranks in car racing at the Magic Valley Speedway in Twin Falls and is now racing in between the Grand National West Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The road Brett traveled down is one of patience and will. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Bobby Labonte gets new crew chief Nov 27, 2007
Suspended NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Aaron Fike said his drug abuse was limited to his time away from the track and he's hoping to convince series officials that that part of his life is behind him. "I took my racing very seriously," said Fike, who avoided jail time after pleading guilty earlier this month to two lesser charges stemming from a July arrest for heroin possession. (USA Today -- Sports)
36 races, 21 awards at the end Nov 23, 2007
The "Hey look me over, lend me an ear, fresh out of clover, mortgage up to here" award: The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The best racing, the most colorful drivers but the worst starting and TV times and the smallest crowds. (Albany Times Union)
Turmoil in the trucks Nov 19, 2007
HOMESTEAD - Mike Skinner and Johnny Benson work for the same owner in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, but that doesn't mean they work together. No matter how much Bill Davis tries, he can't get Skinner and Benson to respect each other on the racetrack. (Florida Times-Union)
Hornaday wins title; Benson wins race Nov 17, 2007
30-day news archives. He's done so much for my racing career. (Florida Today)
Johnson holds lead with 400 miles left Nov 15, 2007
Last week: Busch finished eighth at Phoenix in the Cup race after winning Friday night's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race and Saturday's Busch race. He won for team owner Billy Ballew in the truck and drove his last Busch race for Hendrick Motorsports. (USA Today -- Sports)
New owner Gillett has ideas to promote Nextel growth Nov 15, 2007
TO THE WIRE: Only 29 points separate leader Mike Skinner and runner-up Ron Hornaday Jr. heading into the final race of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on Friday night at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The two have swapped the lead in six of the last eight races, but Skinner held onto the top spot last week at Phoenix and can wrap up his second truck title by finishing second, regardless of what two-time champion Hornaday does. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chevrolet powers Tony Stewart Racing to USAC Sprint driver and owner titles Nov 15, 2007
TSR's Sprint Car crown in 2006 came via Josh Wise, who has since moved up the racing ladder, where he's a development driver for Michael Waltrip Racing, competing in the ARCA RE/MAX Series, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the NASCAR Busch Series. Heading into Friday night's Western World opener at Manzy, Jones carried an 89-point advantage over his nearest challenger, Darren Hagen, of Riverside, Calif. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
»Rockingham Speedway hosts first practice session under new ownership Nov 14, 2007
Bryan Silas brought his No. 71 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team to the Speedway in preparation for the season ending Truck Series race this weekend in Homestead, Fla ... Be sure to watch Bryan Silas this Friday evening as he competes in his sixth NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event of 2007. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
PIR traffic plan needs compliant drivers Nov 8, 2007
6 p.m. Friday: Casino Arizona 150 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race followed by the PIR After-Dark Fan Festival. 2:30 p.m. Saturday: The Arizona Travel 200 NASCAR Busch Series race could determine a Busch Series champion. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Skinner claims pole for Trucks race in Texas Nov 2, 2007
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Mike Skinner matched two qualifying records and extended another Friday night with a pole-winning run for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series' Silverado 350K.. Skinner, four points behind championship leader Ron Hornaday Jr. with three races left, drove his Toyota around the 1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR team notes Nov 1, 2007
He had regained the respect of his teammates, won Saturday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race and had been replaced by as NASCAR's "bad boy" in the garage area. "At least for this week anyway," Busch said. (USA Today -- Sports)
EasyCare Vehicle Service Contracts 200 Oct 28, 2007
Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. Search by events or regions. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kyle Busch snags truck win; Hornaday retakes series lead Oct 28, 2007
(AP) made the most out of a lucky break Saturday, pulling away from to win the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Busch was rolling along in third place with 26 laps to go in the 130-lap race when he was blackflagged by NASCAR for having the driver-side window net unhooked. (USA Today -- Sports)
Auto Racing | Johnson finds being NASCAR champ relieves pressure Oct 28, 2007
Kyle Busch pulled away from Ron Hornaday Jr. to win the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Busch passed Hornaday on a restart with eight laps to go in the EasyCare Vehicle Service Contracts 200 and posted his fifth truck victory. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Busch wins in Atlanta Oct 28, 2007
It's Busch's fifth win in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and second at Atlanta. "I had to go somewhere and those guys ran the middle the first part of the corner, then went to the bottom. I just kept it up on the middle and got a run on the outside," said Busch, who drove the No. 51 Chevrolet. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Skinner, Hornaday in tight truck title race Oct 26, 2007
With four events remaining, the crowning of this season's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion has developed into a two-horse race between Mike Skinner and Ron Hornaday Jr., a pair of colorful veterans nicknamed the Old Gun Slinger and Mr. Restart. Skinner has unleashed his make-believe six shooters in victory lane five times this season, including last week's Kroger 200 in Martinsville, Va. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Skinner escapes with a win Oct 21, 2007
The Associated Press MARTINSVILLE, VA. - Mike Skinner sneaked into the lead and held off Jack Sprague for the final 66 laps Saturday, helped along by numerous cautions that made the Kroger 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway look like a brawl. The race was red-flagged with seven laps to go after an accident coming out of Turn 4 that involved at least nine trucks and left wreckage and fluid everywhere. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Nextel Cup news, notes Oct 18, 2007
Bowyer also will race the Inc.-owned No. 2 Camping World Chevrolet Silverado in this weekend's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Martinsville. In six previous Truck Series starts, Bowyer has one win, two top-five finishes and three top-10s. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau Invites Race Fans to Experience NASCAR in Arizona, a Popular Tempe Event Oct 13, 2007
The events at PIR kick off with the Casino Arizona 150, part of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, on November 9. Admission to this event also includes the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Qualifying and the PIR After Dark Fan Festival, which will follow the Casino Arizona 150. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Auto Racing Notebook: Struggling Waltrip wins Talladega's pole Oct 7, 2007
"They're taking the risk, putting a lot into it and we've given up some speed to get ready for the race. Formula One Lewis Hamilton is looking to become the youngest driver to win the Formula One driving title. All he needs is a good showing at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. Hard rain, however, is coming, and a typhoon is not far off. McLaren's Hamilton, 22, took the pole position in qualifying for the race today with rival and teammate Fernando Alonso finishing fourth. Hamilton has 107... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Auto Racing | Danger looms at Talladega Oct 7, 2007
Todd Bodine won the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Mountain Dew 250 at Talladega. Copyright. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Waltrip claims pole; Villeneuve sixth fastest Oct 7, 2007
Sunday, October 7, 2007. Published: Oct 07, 2007 12:30 AM Modified: Oct 07, 2007 02:29 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bodine scores pole for Talladega truck race Oct 6, 2007
(AP) -- Reigning series champion Todd Bodine took the pole position for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck race at Talladega Superspeedway, beating out three-time champion Jack Sprague in Friday's qualifying. Bodine turned a fast lap of 181. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
International Speedway 3Q revenue up, income down Oct 6, 2007
Some likely causes could be lower television broadcast rights fees from NASCAR's consolidated contracts that began in 2007 and the change in timing of the Kansas Speedway's IRL IndyCar and NASCAR Craftsman Truck weekend from the third quarter in 2006 to the second quarter in 2007. International Speedway Corp. (NASDAQ: ISCA) promotes more than 100 racing events annually, owns or operates 13 of the nation's major motorsports facilities, MRN Radio and Daytona USA.. (Orlando Business Journal)
Morning Kickoff Oct 6, 2007
Now 48 High 65 Low 40. LOADING Oct 06, 2007 - 04:02:19 CDT Trivia answer. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Drivers wish Villeneuve would wait Oct 6, 2007
TODD BODINE TAKES TRUCK POLE: Reigning series champion Todd Bodine took the pole position for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck race at Talladega Superspeedway, beating out three-time champion Jack Sprague in Friday's qualifying. Bodine turned a fast lap of 181. (News & Observer -- Sports)
That's Racin' Oct 4, 2007
NASCAR Craftsman Truck. Mountain Dew 250. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Riggs hired to drive for Haas CNC Racing Oct 4, 2007
Hillenburg, who owns the Chevrolet that will be driven by Bryan Silas in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Talladega, Ala. on Saturday, will display the speedway's name on Silas' truck during the race. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Multichannel Newswire Oct 1, 2007
The initial native HD output will include Duel Days, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, NASCAR RaceDay as part of the largest output of programming the network will deliver from the famed Florida race track. Big Ten Scores WideOpenWest Big Ten Network reached a carriage deal with WideOpenWest positioning it on the providers expanded basic package. (Multichannel News)
Speed Revs Up for Daytona Oct 1, 2007
The initial HD programming will include Duel Days, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and NASCAR RaceDay, part of the outpouring of programming the network will deliver from the famed Florida race track, said Speed senior vice president of production and network operation Rick Miner. In addition to its season-long, at-track coverage of NASCAR, with programs including NASCAR RaceDay, Trackside, NASCAR Victory Lane and Go or Go Home, Speed wants to bring other racing series and special events to... (Multichannel News)
Today's Events Sep 22, 2007
com 200, 10 a.m., Speed NASCAR, Busch Series, RoadLoans. com 200, 1:30 p.m., ESPN2 NASCAR, Craftsman Truck Series, pole qualifying for Las Vegas 350, 4 p.m., Speed NASCAR, Craftsman Truck Series, Las Vegas 350 7 p.m., Speed NHRA, qualifying for Fall Nationals, 7 p.m. (tape), ESPN2 COLLEGE FOOTBALL: See Page D-10 EXTREME SPORTS: AST Dew Tour, at Salt Lake City, noon, Ch. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Hornaday pads Trucks lead with N.H. victory Sep 17, 2007
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) -- Ron Hornaday Jr. got a victory and a little breathing room Saturday in his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship duel with Mike Skinner. It was no contest on the 1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Chrysler Chelsea Proving Grounds Hosts 2008 Michigan State Police Vehicle Evaluation Sep 16, 2007
On Feb. 2, 2004, the Chelsea Proving Grounds and the Dodge Ram SRT-10 made history, entering the Guinness Book of World Records as the "World's Fastest Production Pickup Truck." The Dodge Ram SRT-10 -- driven by NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series star Brendan Gaughan -- posted a two-lap, both-directions average speed of 154. 587 mph over a "flying kilometer" on the oval. (PR Newswire)
Ex-college teammates clash for WNBA title Sep 16, 2007
Ron Hornaday Jr. got a little breathing room in his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship duel with Mike Skinner, winning the New Hampshire 200, his fourth victory of the season and the 33rd of his career. Hornaday led 174 of the 200 laps. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Roundup: Marshall tops WVU in volleyball tournament Sep 15, 2007
SKINNER VISIT: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points leader Mike Skinner is scheduled to play in the 10th annual Toyota/Special Olympics West Virginia Golf Classic at 10 a.m. Monday at Sleepy Hollow Country Club. Skinner, the 1995 series champion, will join local golfers to raise funds for West Virginia Special Olympics. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Caisse, Lia showing extra drive at NHIS Sep 15, 2007
Sean Caisse, with crew chief Jason Overstreet, is out to qalify for his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race ... Caisse, 21, and Lia, 28, will attempt to qualify for their NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debuts in today's New Hampshire 200. (Boston Globe)
Weekend schedule at NHIS Sep 15, 2007
10:05 - NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying for the New Hampshire 200 (two laps, all positions) ... 2:30 - NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver introductions for the New Hampshire 200 ... 3 - NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series New Hampshire 200 (200 laps, 211. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
