2009 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES SCHEDULE Nov 12, 2008
Oct. 24 Memphis Motorsports Park ... June 27 Memphis Motorsports Park. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Edwards soars to Atlanta win; Johnson keeps pace in Chase Oct 27, 2008
The comeback put a damper on a fantastic weekend for Edwards, who won the Nationwide race Saturday at Memphis Motorsports Park. "Jimmie's magic," Edwards said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Edwards holds off Reutimann for 5th Nationwide win Oct 27, 2008
Edwards, who missed qualifying at Memphis Motorsports Park because of practice for Sunday's Sprint Cup Race in Atlanta, started 34th in his No. 60 Roush-Fenway Racing Ford, but gained ground quickly after making an early stop for fresh tires. He took the lead from Mike Bliss on lap 69, and never trailed after that, taking his fifth Nationwide Series victory of the season and 18th of his career. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Photos: Atlanta and Memphis Oct 26, 2008
Marc Davis, driver of the #18 DLP HDTV Toyota, puts his helment on before he takes the track for qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Kroger On Track For The Cure 250 at the Memphis Motorsports Park on October 25 in Memphis. John Sommers II - Getty Images. (Fox Sports)
Edwards wins in Memphis Oct 26, 2008
Edwards, who missed qualifying at Memphis Motorsports Park in Millington, Tenn. because of practice for today's Sprint Cup Race in Atlanta, started 34th in his No. 60 Roush-Fenway Racing Ford, but he gained ground quickly after making an early stop for fresh tires. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Notebook: IndyCar drivers to relax at last race Oct 23, 2008
" Wilson, a native of South Royalton, Vt., has nearly a quarter-century of motorsports experience. He guided Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton and RCR's No. 21 Nationwide Series team to 10 victories and the 2006 championship and another six wins in 2007. Wilson also was the crew chief in 2004-05 for Penske Racing's No. 77 Cup Series team as well as having experience in the Craftsman Truck Series and the Camping World Series, West Division. RCR said Wilson has played a significant role this year with... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
This Week In Auto Racing October 24 - 26 Oct 22, 2008
The Craftsman Truck Series kicks off the Atlanta weekend, while the Nationwide Series holds its final stand-alone event of the season at the Memphis Motorsports Park ... " Johnson finished 13th in March at Atlanta, while his former Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Busch took the checkered flag, giving Toyota its first Sprint Cup victory. If Biffle rallies from 149 points down at this point of the season to win the championship, it would go down as the greatest title comeback in series history.... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Revamped Grove Open slated Oct 5, 2008
The NHRA/POWERade Drag Racing Series is off this weekend, following last weeks 21st annual OReilly Mid-South Nationals at Memphis Motorsports Park. Tony Schumacher defeated Doug Herbert in the top fuel final to extend his point lead in the class. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NHRA Champion Tony Schumacher Elected to Sky Detective Board of Directors Oct 3, 2008
Schumacher, the five-time champion of the NHRA Top Fuel class (2004-2007), claimed his 13th victory of the season and the 54th career win on September 28 at the O'Reilly Mid-South Nationals at Memphis Motorsports Park. Schumacher became the all-time top fuel wins leader this year and holds the world record for the fastest 1/4 mile top fuel run at 336. (Primezone Releases)
Read more... Sep 5, 2008
The following racetracks will participate in events (all events will occur on September 11, 2008 unless otherwise noted): Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Auto Club Speedway, Chicagoland Speedway, Darlington Raceway, Daytona International Speedway, Dover International Speedway (Sept 21), Elko Speedway, Gateway International Raceway (Sept 6), Homestead-Miami Speedway, Infineon Raceway, Iowa Speedway, Kansas Speedway (Sept 9), Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Lowe's Motor Speedway,... (PNN Online)
BUSCH DENIED: Driver falls short of NASCAR history in trucks race Jul 20, 2008
Benson had dropped from first to fourth in the points standings after finishing 33rd in the series' last race at Memphis Motorsports Park, but made up for that Saturday and reclaimed the lead. With the Sprint Cup Series not racing this weekend, its points leader and hottest driver, Busch, kept busy driving the No. 51 for Billy Ballew Motorsports. (USA Today -- Sports)
Racin' With Russ Jul 3, 2008
The Craftsman truck race at Memphis Motorsports Park was dominated by now series points leader Ron Hornaday. His rapid Chevy stayed out front for most of the race with Eric Darnell, Matt Crafton, Rick Crawford and David Starr rounding off the top five finishers. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Hornaday Jr. Dominates In Memphis Jul 1, 2008
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RESULTS: O'Reilly 200 Jun 29, 2008
Results Saturday for the O'Reilly 200 race for NASCAR's Craftsman Truck Series at Memphis Motorsports Park, listing starting position in parentheses, driver, truck, laps completed with reason out if not running at the finish, points earned, driver rating and money won. 1. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hornaday picks up trucks win and points lead Jun 29, 2008
On the green-white-checker finish, Hornaday hit his marks and beat Erik Darnell for Hornaday's second win at Memphis Motorsports Park. Hornaday, who led 139 of 204 laps, won the initial Truck Series race at the track in 1998. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Benson Wins Truck Pole At Memphis Jun 29, 2008
(Sports Network) - Craftsman Truck Series points leader Johnny Benson captured the pole for Saturday night's O'Reilly 200 at Memphis Motorsports Park. The No.23 Toyota circled the flat 0. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Benson Makes It Three Straight In Milwaukee Jun 23, 2008
The next race in the series is scheduled for Saturday, June 28th at Memphis Motorsports Park. Copyright 2008 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Start Your Spring with the Super Chevy Show at the Drag Strip Apr 10, 2008
MEMPHIS - As has been the case for more than two decades, Memphis Motorsports Park officially ushers in spring with the smell of burning rubber and the O'Reilly Super Chevy Show, April 18-20 ... "Each April, the O'Reilly Super Chevy Show at Memphis Motorsports Park is a huge event for us, drawing fans, racers and car show participants from as far away as Alabama, Louisiana, Kentucky and Ohio," said Jason Rittenberry, Memphis Motorsports Park Vice President and General Manager ... And for... (WREG.com, TN)
Fans' votes to decide name of Chicago's women's soccer team Mar 5, 2008
With low temperatures expected to dip to around 30, the races at Memphis Motorsports Park were rescheduled for July 18-20. "Even if it doesn't rain or snow, we don't like the prospect of running these high horsepower cars in these conditions," said Craig Hutchinson, NHRA South Central division director. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Dover Motorsports continues to improve MMP Feb 13, 2008
Dover continues to make improvements to facilities at Memphis Motorsports Park - Memphis Business Journal ... Dover continues to make improvements to facilities at Memphis Motorsports Park ... COURTESY MEMPHIS MOTORSPORTS PARK Crews are replacing the drag racing surface at Memphis Motorsports Park. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
One Monster of a Structure: The Monster Monument at Victory Plaza Planned for Dover International Speedway Jan 27, 2008
Memphis Motorsports Park in Memphis, Tenn. and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tenn. (PR Newswire)
Kentucky Speedway hosts Nationwide and Truck Series events but will continue to be without a much-desired Cup race. Jan 9, 2008
For companies like Dover Motorsports, Inc. -- which heads up big-time facilities without a Cup date that include Gateway Raceway, Nashville Superspeedway, and Memphis Motorsports Park -- its ability to even consider building another track now takes a serious step back. Why. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
2008 Sprint Cup Series Dec 30, 2007
Memphis Motorsports Park ... Memphis Motorsports Park. (USA Today -- Sports)
Speed Orders 20 Episodes of ‘Pass Time’ Nov 14, 2007
The first 10 half-hour episodes will be shot Nov. 8-9 at Memphis Motorsports Park in Tennessee, with the second 10 episodes scheduled to be shot Nov. 30- Dec. 1 at Moroso Motorsports Park in Jupiter, Fla. Produced by High Five Entertainment, Pass Time will be shot and delivered in 720p high-definition format. (Multichannel News)
Reutimann Gets A Drenching At Atlanta Oct 29, 2007
"I got out and walked up to him, we started talking and all of a sudden he backed away real quick. Then it sounded like a herd of cattle coming my way. I turned to see my entire Cup team running at me and they had somehow secured bottles of champagne.". The crew members from the No. 00 Toyota had made a sign - "I won't tell you what it said," Reutimann said - and doused their driver with champagne. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Sam's Town 250 Oct 28, 2007
Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. Search by events or regions. (USA Today -- Sports)
Busch wins in Atlanta Oct 28, 2007
THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVERALSO SATURDAYSAM'S TOWN 250: David Reutimann avoided trouble to win the caution-filled Busch Series race at Memphis Motorsports Park. It was the 37-year-old Toyota driver's first Busch Series victory in 63 starts, and owner Michael Waltrip's first victory for the manufacturer. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Auto Racing | Johnson finds being NASCAR champ relieves pressure Oct 28, 2007
Reutimann avoided trouble to capture the caution-filled Sam's Town 250 at Memphis Motorsports Park. The 37-year-old Toyota driver endured a green-white-checker finish in his 63rd Busch Series start. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Harvick struggles in Chase Oct 26, 2007
Michael Knight Special for The Republic Oct. 25, 2007 06:33 PM. A three-story banner hangs in Phoenix International Raceway's midway, honoring Kevin Harvick's win in last year's Checker Auto Parts 500. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Pfluger wins truck title without sponsor Oct 26, 2007
Memphis Motorsports Park (0. 75-mile oval), Memphis, Tenn. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Kenseth hoping to drive past squabble with Edwards Oct 24, 2007
After finishing second, Kenseth speculated whether Edwards' fury stemmed from the owners points race in the Busch Series because "if I was getting beat by a couple of guys running part time it's probably got him a little worked up." Edwards could clinch the Busch drivers title at Memphis Motorsports Park on Saturday but is third in the owners race behind entries fielded by Richard Childress Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing with multiple drivers. "I don't think Matt's voluntarily said two sentences to... (USA Today -- Sports)
Mitchell denies leaking Byrd allegation Oct 23, 2007
Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti will make his Busch Series debut Saturday at Memphis Motorsports Park. Franchitti, the reigning IndyCar Series champion, is moving to NASCAR full-time next season. (Boston Globe)
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Quarterly Earnings Conference Call Announcement Oct 19, 2007
Its motorsports subsidiaries operate four motorsports tracks in three states and promote motorsports events under the auspices of three of the premier sanctioning bodies in motorsports -- NASCAR, IRL, and NHRA. The Company owns and operates Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware; Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis, Missouri; Memphis Motorsports Park in Memphis, Tennessee; and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tennessee. For further information log on to. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
More of this story Sep 26, 2007
Different venues throughout the area such as the Memphis Motorsports Park and the Shelby County Sheriff's Office firing range were used to set up the scenarios. t gives you a good yardstick for seeing how your training has progressed, Keller said. (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)
Phoenix shocks Detroit to take WNBA crown Sep 17, 2007
0013 second in the final at Memphis Motorsports Park. Pro Stock driver Dave Connolly once again outran former points leader Greg Anderson in the final for his sixth victory of the year. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Hight edges Ashley Force in qualifying Sep 16, 2007
Funny Car driver Robert Hight stole the No. 1 qualifying spot away from sister-in-law Ashley Force on Saturday at Memphis Motorsports Park with a track-record 4 ... On a day when five of eight Memphis Motorsports Park records fell, third-year pro Hight denied rookie Force her first low qualifier award, the biggest news of the 20th annual O'Reilly Mid-South NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Ex-college teammates clash for WNBA title Sep 16, 2007
Funny Car driver Robert Hight stole the No. 1 qualifying spot away from sister-in-law Ashley Force at Memphis Motorsports Park with a track-record 4. 762-second pass at 320. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Gearing up for Chase Sep 14, 2007
Memphis Motorsports Park, Memphis, Tenn. Saturday, qualifying (ESPN2, 9 p.m., tape), Sunday, eliminations (ESPN2, 4 p.m., tape). (AZCentral -- Sports)
NASCAR team reports Aug 30, 2007
Busch tested Tuesday at Memphis Motorsports Park in preparation for three COT races Richmond, Loudon and Phoenix. The team took two transporters and four cars to the test at the three-quarter-mile track. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kentucky Speedway adds monster October event to 2007 schedule Aug 10, 2007
The league also will compete at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the dirt tracks at Lowes Motor Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway, Nashville Superspeedway and Memphis Motorsports Park. We are delighted that MLMT selected our venue to be a part of its major U.S. motorsports facility growth plan, Kentucky Speedway Executive Vice President and General Manager Mark F. Cassis said. (WKRC.com, OH)
Stewart says spat with Hamlin over Jul 12, 2007
" The 24-year-old Keselowski drove for Keith Coleman Racing in the Busch Series until the team suspended operations last month. He was then recruited to drive a truck for Germain Racing when it needed a last-minute replacement for suspended Ted Musgrave at Memphis Motorsports Park two weeks ago. Keselowski won the pole and ended up 16th after being spun out late in the race. In 19 races this season, the JR Motorsports car has one top-five, four top-10s and is 24th in owner points.Montreal bound... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Stewart ready to forgive Hamlin Jul 12, 2007
He was then recruited to drive a truck for Germain Racing when it needed a last-minute replacement for suspended Ted Musgrave at Memphis Motorsports Park two weeks ago. Keselowski won the pole and ended up 16th after being spun out late in the race. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Kvapil nets second truck race in three weeks Jul 1, 2007
" Kvapil, who was the O'Reilly champion in 2002, had stalked Keselowski for more than a half dozen laps before taking the lead on 192 when he got into the bumper of Keselowski, who was replacing suspended driver Ted Musgrave. The contact coming out of Turn 4 sent Keselowski spinning toward the infield, and Kvapil swept by to take the lead. Jack Sprague finished second with Ron Hornaday Jr., Mike Skinner and Aaron Fike closing out the top five. Kvapil's 91.806 mph average breaks his own record at... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Changes boost Franchitti Jul 1, 2007
The contact coming out of the fourth turn sent Keselowski spinning toward the Memphis Motorsports Park infield. Kvapil's said he didn't intend to wreck him for the win. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Eury Sr. leaves DEI for JR team Jun 28, 2007
Musgrave, the 2005 truck series champion, must sit out Saturday night's race at Memphis Motorsports Park. He also was penalized 50 points, fined $10,000 and placed on probation through the end of the year. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Auto racing glance Jun 28, 2007
Schedule: Saturday, qualifying (Speed Channel, 3 p.m.), race (Speed Channel, 5:30 p.m.) Track: Memphis Motorsports Park, (tri-oval, 0. 75 miles, 11-degrees banking in turns) Distance: 150 miles, 200 laps FORMULA ONE French Grand Prix Site: Magny-Cours Schedule: Saturday, qualifying (Speed Channel, 8 a.m.); Sunday, race, 8 a.m. (FOX, 1 p.m., tape) Track: Magny-Cours (road course, 17 turns, 2. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Focus on: Auto racing this week Jun 28, 2007
Track: Memphis Motorsports Park, (tri-oval, 0. 75 miles, 11-degrees banking in turns). (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Briefs | Mexico upsets Brazil in Copa America Jun 28, 2007
Musgrave, the 2005 champion, must sit out Saturday's race at Memphis Motorsports Park. Boxing. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
1. Three hurt in fight at Motorsports Park May 1, 2007
Two men were stabbed and another was injured at the Memphis Motorsports Park near Millington Sunday night. All three were taken to the Regional Medical Center at Memphis, where the man stabbed in the stomach was in critical condition. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Sheriff's Dept. unveils new anti-terrorism tool Mar 30, 2007
The Shelby County Sheriff's department gave a demonstration on the new chemical monitoring equipment Wednesday at Memphis Motorsports Park. It's the first of its kind in the country. (WREG.com, TN)
2007 IRL IndyCar schedule Mar 21, 2007
Sam's Town 250, Memphis Motorsports Park ... O'Reilly 200, Memphis Motorsports Park. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bill France Jr. hospitalized Mar 16, 2007
The O'Reilly 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Memphis Motorsports Park on June 30 will be dedicated to NASCAR great Bobby Hamilton, who died earlier this year of complications from cancer. -- ThatsRacin. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
• Late driver delivered best moves for sports writer Jan 19, 2007
Known in this area for winning the 2004 O'Reilly Craftsman Truck Series race at the Memphis Motorsports Park, he will be remembered as a family man and all-around nice guy. After watching Hamilton dominate the competition in 2004 and win the Craftsman Truck Series championship, I learned about the Nashville native's history in racing. (Bartlett Express, TN)
4. NASCAR driver Hamilton dead at 49 Jan 9, 2007
Bobby Hamilton celebrates with his pit crew after winning the O'Reilly 200 NASCAR truck race at the Memphis Motorsports Park in 2004 ... " Hamilton won the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series O'Reilly 200 at Memphis Motorsports Park during his championship season in 2004. He had just finished a first round of chemotherapy and radiation treatments in July and was already targeting a date for his return to the racetrack. "Racing's the only thing I've ever done all my life. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
