Darnell Takes The Pole For Talladega Truck Race Oct 4, 2008
411) and Todd Bodine (53. 526) rounded out the top-five. (ABC 7 News, DC)
NASCAR's appeal to IndyCar drivers may be thing of the past Oct 3, 2008
Todd Bodine is the defending champion at Talladega. American Le Mans Series: Petit LeMans, Road Atlanta, Ga. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Skinner The Winner By Inches At Las Vegas Sep 22, 2008
When the race resumed on the ninth lap, Todd Bodine quickly passed Skinner for the lead. Bodine opened up a two second advantage over Skinner until Justin Marks spun on Lap 24 for the second caution. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Trucks brawl brings fines Sep 18, 2008
NASCAR officials restrain a member of David Starr's crew in an effort to end a fight with Todd Bodine's crew ... Starr, driver of the No. 11 truck, and Todd Bodine, driving the No. 30, got into a bumping incident coming off the track as the race ended. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sports briefs Sep 18, 2008
Starr spun Todd Bodine with seven laps left in Saturday's race, and Bodine retaliated by tapping the back of Starr's truck after the race. That led to a full fight on pit road, where Bodine's crew confronted Starr and crew members from both teams had to be separated by NASCAR officials. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Hornaday wins trucks race at New Hampshire Sep 14, 2008
Once the race ended, the real fun started, thanks to David Starr spinning out Todd Bodine with seven laps left. Bodine tapped Starr from behind after the race, then pulled next to him and tempers flared on pit road. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Benson On Pole After Truck Qualifying Cancelled Sep 14, 2008
Matt Crafton will start third, followed by Kyle Busch and Todd Bodine. Sixth through 10th will be: Mike Skinner, Rick Crawford, Erik Darnell, Jack Sprague and Dennis Setzer. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Hornaday Wins A Crash-filled And Wild Truck Race At N.h. Sep 14, 2008
David Starr hit Todd Bodine from behind, sending Bodine into the wall. The ninth and final caution set up a five-lap shootout to the finish. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Setzer Grabs Pole For Truck Race At Gateway Sep 7, 2008
Other drivers of note and their starting positions include: Todd Bodine (fifth), Jack Sprague (10th), Johnny Benson (14th) and Ted Musgrave (19th). Benson enters the race with a 119-point lead over Hornaday. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Hornaday Wins At Gateway, Gains Ground In Points Battle Sep 7, 2008
Todd Bodine grabbed the second spot from Setzer the following lap ... Todd Bodine finished fourth and Jack Sprague came in fifth. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Benson keeps lead Sep 7, 2008
Todd Bodine finished fourth, and Jack Sprague was fifth ... "I just don't swallow the technical argument."Johnny Benson won Kentucky, Indianapolis and Nashville in a Toyota, and Kyle Busch, Todd Bodine, Scott Speed and Benson gave the Tundra the top four positions at Bristol. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Auto Racing Results Sep 7, 2008
(5) Todd Bodine, Toyota-----------160, $23,985 5. (10) J. Sprague, Chevy-------------------------160, $20,235 6. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
This Week In Auto Racing September 5 - 7 Sep 3, 2008
Todd Bodine, Jack Sprague and Ted Musgrave have won both a series championship and a race at Gateway. Hornaday captured the title last year but would like to add a Gateway victory to his resume. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Tim TuttleINSIDE RACING Aug 28, 2008
Germain had won the championship with Todd Bodine the previous year. Keselowski put the Toyota on pole, led 62 laps and was in front with nine to go when Travis Kvapil used the bump-and-run to pass him and win the race. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR this week Aug 27, 2008
Although Todd Bodine is fourth in the standings, down by 239 points, he's won at seven of the final nine tracks on the schedule. Up next: The Gateway 200 is set for Sept. 6 at Gateway International Raceway. (Florida Times-Union)
Busch keeps trucking Aug 22, 2008
Todd Bodine finished second, followed by pole winner Scott Speed and Johnny Benson. The top four finishers were all driving Toyotas. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Notebook: Ambrose shines again on big weekend Aug 11, 2008
"Goodyear did an excellent job. I'm their biggest critic at times. They can do things right at times. You still got to see the race. You get to see guys who are a lot out of their element, and that's fun. It's fun to watch those drivers adapt.''Rain tires have not been an option for Sprint Cup Series teams on road courses since 2006.Sprint Cup qualifying Friday at Watkins Glen was canceled because of rain for the fourth time in five years, but NASCAR vice president of competition Robin Pemberton... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dixon overtakes Castroneves late Aug 10, 2008
"I said that view was pretty sweet.It was the seventh second-place finish of the season for the frustrated Castroneves.The finish was almost as frustrating for Andretti, also winless this season. The son of Andretti Green Racing co-owner Michael Andretti lost his shot at his second career victory and first since August 2006 when he had to make his final pit stop on Lap 189.ALSO SATURDAYTOYOTA TUNDRA 200: Johnny Benson became the fifth NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver to win three straight... (News & Observer -- Sports)
This Week In Auto Racing August 8 - 10 Aug 7, 2008
" Benson's Bill Davis Racing teammate, Mike Skinner, won three-consecutive races during the 1997 and 2007 seasons. Ron Hornaday, Jr. captured three straight victories in 1997. Greg Biffle did it in 2000, and Todd Bodine pulled the trick in 2005. No driver in the series has ever won four in a row. Benson comes to Nashville with a 15-point lead over defending series champion Ron Hornaday, Jr. and a 31-point advantage over Matt Crafton. Rick Crawford (-155) and Mike Skinner (-157) are fourth and... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Golf, cycling, local golf Jul 26, 2008
(14) Todd Bodine, Toyota, 200, 85. 9, 97, $9,585. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Skinner Grabs Truck Pole At Kentucky Jul 20, 2008
Defending series champion Ron Hornaday, Jr. currently holds a 27-point lead over second-place Matt Crafton and a 54-point advantage of third-place Todd Bodine. Benson is just two markers behind Bodine. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Hornaday Jr. Dominates In Memphis Jul 1, 2008
The race lasted seven laps until Todd Bodine and Donny Lia spun to bring out the first caution flag. When they restarted, Benson and Hornaday Jr. took off and by lap 22 had built a two-second margin on third-place Jack Sprague. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Hornaday picks up trucks win and points lead Jun 29, 2008
Todd Bodine, who entered the race second in points, 50 behind Benson, had a whirlwind night, spinning three times, causing half of the race's first six cautions. Yet he stayed on the lead lap and finished 14th. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Busch Continues to Win Jun 26, 2008
Benson now leads Todd Bodine by 50 and Crafton by a bit more. Long way to go. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Benson Makes It Three Straight In Milwaukee Jun 23, 2008
But the caution flag came out as Benson entered pit road and Todd Bodine was still making laps ... Landon Cassill, Erik Darnell and Todd Bodine completed the top-five. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Benson gets third straight Milwaukee trucks win Jun 21, 2008
Benson leaves Milwaukee with a 50-point lead over Todd Bodine. "Man, everything's just going well," crew chief Trip Bruce said in a television interview after the race. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Benson Wins Truck Pole In Milwaukee Jun 21, 2008
Defending Series champion Ron Hornaday Jr. was leading the standings after the sixth race at Charlotte, but Todd Bodine, Rick Crawford, Hornaday Jr. again and this week Benson have all taken turns leading the points. In last year's victory, Benson beat Hornaday Jr. by almost one second. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Kyle Busch trimming back NASCAR schedule Jun 19, 2008
The points lead has changed hands five times in as many weeks with Benson now leading Todd Bodine by 15 points. Barona 1/8-Mile Drag Strip: Race Legal Drags, 6 p.m.. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
By a fender: Benson nosed out in truck race Jun 15, 2008
There also was a photo finish among the next three drivers, with former Formula One driver Scott Speed, who finished fourth earlier in the day in an ARCA stock car race, awarded third, ahead of Todd Bodine and Brendan Gaughan. Ron Hornaday Jr., who came into the race leading the points, was spun out by Kyle Busch on the last lap, raising a huge cloud of white smoke that the whole back of the field had to drive through. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Darnell Beats Benson By Inches At Mis Jun 15, 2008
But Skinner and Jack Sprague touched on the start cutting down Sprague's left-rear tire and allowing Todd Bodine to jump from third all the way to first. Meanwhile, series champion Ron Hornaday Jr. started at the back of the field after a pre-race engine change. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Skinner Squeezes Out Pole Win Jun 15, 2008
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NASCAR-Craftsman Trucks Cool City Customs 200 Results Jun 15, 2008
(3) Todd Bodine, Toyota, 100, 127. 3, 170, $21,260. (International Herald Tribune)
This Week In Auto Racing June 13 - June 15 Jun 11, 2008
There are six drivers within 100 points of Hornaday Jr. Matt Crafton is second, with Johnny Benson (-55), Todd Bodine (-65), Jack Sprague (-71), Crawford (-71) and Mike Skinner (-100). Between those six drivers are five Craftsman championships, so expect a great battle over the hot summer months. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Racin' with Russ Jun 11, 2008
Kyle Busch came from the back twice, but ran out of steam to mount a challenge, settling for second, but ahead of Johnny Benson, Sprague and Todd Bodine. Hornaday's latest win vaults him back on top of the points with Matt Crafton and Benson not far behind. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Hornaday Jr. Holds Off Busch Jun 8, 2008
Mike Skinner and Todd Bodine also passed the pole sitter in the first seven laps. Starting at the back of the field because he didn't qualify the truck, Busch was making quick work of the back of the pack. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Marks Surprises With First Pole Win Jun 6, 2008
5-mile oval five times including four by 2006 series champion Todd Bodine. "Texas is a little bit special, but you're never dominant in this sport. You have to be good to be lucky - to create your own luck," said Mike Hillman Sr., Germain's general manager. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Ponson to go on three days' rest Jun 4, 2008
Racecar driver Todd Bodine and new SMU football coach June Jones will throw out the first pitch together prior to Wednesday's game. Class A Clinton had nine players selected to the Midwest League Western Division All-Star team and LumberKings catcher Jose Felix, first baseman Ian Gac and shortstop Renny Osuna will start in the field while Feliz should get the start on the mound. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Speed wins Dover trucks race Jun 1, 2008
Speed's pit crew made a two-tire stop on the No. 22 Toyota late in the race that put him in position to pass Todd Bodine for the lead. He led the final 51 laps and beat Sprague by 3. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Skinner Wins Top Spot For Truck Race May 31, 2008
In just his eighth truck series start, Lia out-drove 2006 series champion Todd Bodine and veteran David Starr for the win. Lia won the 2007 NASCAR (|) Whelen Modified Tour championship and with the victory climbed to 20th in the Craftsman standings. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Speed Is Third Straight First-time Truck Winner May 31, 2008
Speed's pit crew used a two-tire stop late in the race to get him track position and he drove around Todd Bodine (no tires) for the lead ... On the following caution everyone came in for fuel and tires except Terry Cook, Todd Bodine and Sieg. (ABC 7 News, DC)
NASCAR Craftsman Truck-AAA Insurance 200 Results May 31, 2008
(21) Todd Bodine, Toyota, Accident, 170, 70. 4, 81, $10,885. (International Herald Tribune)
Busch does it again May 25, 2008
He, Starr and 2006 series champion Todd Bodine ran side-by-side down the backstretch before Lia pulled his Chevrolet ahead to edge Starr by 0. 241 seconds for his first victory in his eighth series start. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Benson Best In Ohio Qualifying May 24, 2008
Crawford is just five points back, Todd Bodine is just 38 points back and last week's North Carolina Education Lottery 200 winner Matt Crafton is 45 points behind the leader. Crafton won for the first time in 178 races, a record number for series starts without a first win. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Sammy Kershaw to headline MIS concert June 14 May 24, 2008
Fans that have purchased tickets to the Cool City Customs 200, which will feature many of today's hottest drivers such as Kyle Busch, Johnny Benson and Todd Bodine, can use their ticket stub for gate admission to the post-race concert and witness one of country music's greatest performers outside of Turns 1 and 2. Tickets for the Cool City Customs 200 are available for 40 each with children 12 and under admitted free. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Crafton survives wild finish for first Truck Series win May 18, 2008
Busch finished 13th after getting caught in a wreck started by points leader Ron Hornaday, who later lost his cool after he was hit from behind by Todd Bodine and finished 23rd. Hornaday's lead was cut to five points over Crawford. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Crafton Cashes In At Lowe's May 18, 2008
Todd Bodine inherited the lead by not stopping. Darnell followed in second by taking a fuel-only stop and Sprague settled into third with a two-tire stop. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Crafton gets truck victory May 17, 2008
Busch finished 13th after getting caught in a wreck with 29 laps to go started by points leader Ron Hornaday, who later lost his cool after he was hit from behind by Todd Bodine and finished 23rd. Busch, the 23-year-old rising star, was hoping to win four races at the track in 10 days. (News & Observer -- Sports)
This Week In Auto Racing May 16 - May 18 May 15, 2008
After missing the last race, Busch fell to sixth in the standings, 130 points behind Hornaday Jr. The defending series champion owns a 61-point edge over Crawford and 71 points over Todd Bodine after his win in the O'Reilly Auto Parts 250. He leads the series in points (775), laps led (236), races led (5) and top-10 finishes (4). (ABC 7 News, DC)
Stewart gets first win at Darlington May 10, 2008
David Reutimann finished third, followed by Todd Bodine and Steve Wallace. Kenseth was involved in one of the night's ugliest accidents, slamming into the inside retaining wall. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Stewart praises Goodyear after Darlington win May 10, 2008
David Reutimann finished third, followed by Todd Bodine and Steve Wallace. Kenseth was involved in the one of the night's ugliest accidents, slamming into the inside retaining wall. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
College basketball, soccer, auto racing Mar 30, 2008
(15) Todd Bodine, Toyota, 253, 71. 9, 127, $11,110. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR-Craftsman Truck-American Commercial Lines 200 Results Mar 8, 2008
(7) Todd Bodine, Toyota, 130, 138, $12,160. 10. (International Herald Tribune)
Motorsports report: the ripple effect of open-wheel merger Mar 7, 2008
Todd Bodine, who won the Atlanta race en route to his 2006 truck championship, has swapped 1-2 finishes in this season's first two races with fellow Toyota pilot Busch. Toyota drivers have won five straight races dating to last season. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Prep wrestling, college basketball, college softball Mar 2, 2008
(32) Todd Bodine, Chevrolet, overheating, 45, 41. 3, 52, $21,685. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Stewart takes Nationwide race Feb 26, 2008
" By holding off Busch again, Stewart kept the 23-year-old from ending the California week leading all three of NASCAR's top professional series. Busch finished fourth earlier in the day in the Sprint Cup race, taking the points lead from Daytona winner Ryan Newman, and beat Todd Bodine in Saturday's Craftsman Truck race to grab the top spot in that series. "Again, we passed the most cars this weekend, but they don't pay points for passing," Busch said. "We just didn't have enough for that (No.... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Stewart wins second straight Nationwide race Feb 26, 2008
Busch finished fourth earlier in the day in the Sprint Cup race, taking the points lead from Daytona winner Ryan Newman, and beat Todd Bodine in Saturdays Craftsman Truck race to grab the top spot in that series. Again, we passed the most cars this weekend, but they dont pay points for passing, Busch said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stewart 2-for-2 in Nationwide races Feb 26, 2008
"Both the leaders were close to running out of gas. Stewart crossed the finish line 2.408 seconds -- about half the final straightaway -- ahead of Busch.Former series champion Kevin Harvick finished third, followed by David Reutimann and Carl Edwards, the defending series champion and the winner of Monday's Cup race.NOT A SWEEP: By holding off Kyle Busch again, Tony Stewart kept the 23-year-old from ending the California week leading all three of NASCAR's top series. Busch finished fourth in... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Edwards flips by Johnson, Gordon Feb 26, 2008
Busch finished fourth earlier in the day in the Sprint Cup race, taking the points lead from Daytona winner Ryan Newman, and beat Todd Bodine in Saturday's Craftsman Truck race to grab the top spot in that series. Former series champion Kevin Harvick finished third, followed by David Reutimann and Edwards, the defending series champion and the winner of Monday's Cup race. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Weather 2, racers 1 Feb 25, 2008
415 seconds ahead of Todd Bodine yesterday as Toyotas swept the top four spots and six of the first eight in the truck race. The order of finish reversed the Bodine-Busch finish at Daytona, although Busch gained the season points lead because Bodine was penalized 25 points at Daytona for using an illegal part. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
2008 previews: Nationwide Series and Craftsman Trucks Feb 24, 2008
Mike Skinner, who won the first truck championship, was second followed, respectively, by Johnny Benson, Todd Bodine (who gave Toyota its first NASCAR title in the trucks class in 2006 and won last weekend in Daytona) and Rick Crawford. All five return for 2008. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Kyle Busch earns win in truck race Feb 24, 2008
Kyle Busch pilots his Toyota Tundra to victory, easily holding off former truck series champion Todd Bodine ... 5 seconds over Daytona winner Todd Bodine. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Two more faIl to MATCH tiger Feb 24, 2008
Busch took the lead for good on lap 91 and beat Todd Bodine by 1. 415 seconds. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR docks Robby Gordon 100 points Feb 21, 2008
Todd Bodine, winner of the Truck Series race, and two crew chiefs were penalized. The harshest penalty went to Gordon, who had an unapproved front bumper cover on his No. 7 Dodge during opening day inspection for the Daytona 500. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Toyota has come long way in a year Feb 21, 2008
Now Toyota is committed to NASCAR with 11 Camrys on five teams in the Sprint Cup, six Camrys in the Nationwide Series and nine Tundras in the Craftsman Trucks series, including 2006 champion Todd Bodine. Bill Center: (619) 293-1851. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
This week's auto racing events at a glance Feb 21, 2008
Last race: Todd Bodine held off a late push from Kyle Busch and Johnny Benson to win the season-opening truck race and pick up his first victory at Daytona International Speedway. Bodine needed 17 years and 34 tries to get it. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
