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(checkerboard_charly @ Jan 27 said:
not when they have good drivers they dont

Harvick has some talent, and Robby Gordon is one of the best racecar drivers in the world. It's all about the car.
 
Stewart starts off the year with a "crack"



Stewart: Rib might be cracked: Tony Stewart said Friday that his ribs are hurting more than his arm, two weeks after his accident in his Midget car at the Chili Bowl. Stewart said he likely has a cracked rib, but it did not shown up on X-rays taken after his Jan. 13 accident in the race in Tulsa, where he flipped his car. Stewart talked about his injuries before he had a chance to practice for the Rolex 24 At Daytona at Daytona International Speedway. The race begins at noon Saturday, and Stewart is teamed with road racing aces Butch Leitzinger and Andy Wallace. The team will start the race 21st. "It's actually my ribs that are bothering me," Stewart said. "The arm is fine. The arm is back to 100 percent. The ribs, there is really nothing you can do but rest and relax. That's what we've done from the time it happened until now. We just tried to rest as much as possible and give it time to heal. It's going to be a painful weekend, I'm sure. The good thing about adrenaline is that adrenaline will mask a lot of that and we will get through 24 hours no problem." Stewart said the X-rays on his ribs were inconclusive. "[The doctor] is pretty confident that there is a crack somewhere they couldn't find," Stewart said. "I'm not a doctor and don't understand this stuff, but he said if I came back two days later, he would probably be able to see it better. He said there's no point in coming back and verifying that because there's nothing they can do anyway. It's just painful." The injured ribs will hurt him more driving on a road course rather than when he tests Monday and Tuesday in his Nextel Cup car at Las Vegas, Stewart said. "The hard thing is we're doing it back-to-back for four straight days," Stewart said.(NASCAR Scene Daily Newsletter)(1-28-2006)

 
Kenseth will stay with Roush. Like anyone cares about Rousch, right?


Kenseth signs multi-year deal with Roush: Matt Kenseth has signed a multi-year contract with Roush Racing to continue to drive the #17 DEWALT Ford. Kenseth and Roush Racing's relationship dates back to 1999. "We are very pleased that Matt extended his contract with Roush Racing last fall," said Jack Roush, owner of Roush Racing. "Matt is one of the most talented drivers in the garage and he'll always hold a special place in our organization, having helped to bring us our first Cup championship in 2003. It's very assuring knowing that he will be staying on with us and I know that the first goal on his agenda is to take that championship trophy back."(Roush Racing PR), no terms mentioned.(1-27-2006)
UPDATE: Terms were not disclosed, beyond the deal being described as "multi-year." Team owner Jack Roush has said he has driver and sponsor agreements for all five of his Nextel Cup cars until 2010 or beyond.(Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)(1-28-2006)


 
toyota update.



Three Teams to field Camry's in 2007 Cup Series UPDATE: hearing that Bill Davis Racing [#22,23], Michael Waltrip Racing [#55] and Team Red Bull will run the Toyota Camry in 2007 when Toyota enters the series. In addition to Red Bull, other sponsors that will be associated with the Toyota teams are Caterpillar (Bill Davis Racing) and NAPA (Michael Waltrip Racing). Team Red Bull will be based in Mooresville, NC, and stock car veteran Marty Gaunt [Penske] will serve as the team's general manager. Who will drive for Red Bull? how many teams/cars? not sure, Robby Gordon, who owns his own team has been sponsored by Red Bull. And have heard that Kevin Harvick, who drivers the #29 RCR Chevy, could be one of the drivers for Red Bull team. Expect these teams, but doubt the Red Bull drivers, in part to be announced at Toyota's Press Conference at Lowe's Motor Speedway tonight.(1-24-2006)
UPDATE: One veteran race team with close to 20 years of stock car experience, another with an owner who has been driving race cars for more than 20 years, and a third totally new team will all be running the Toyota Camry in the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. Bill Davis Racing, Michael Waltrip Racing and Team Red Bull will all utilize the "Most Popular Car in America" when the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series season kicks-off next February with the Daytona 500, Toyota and teams announced.
Bill Davis Racing has been a regular competitor in the NASCAR Cup Series since 1993, while Michael Waltrip Racing has primarily been involved in the Busch Series. Team Red Bull is new to NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, although the company has been heavily involved in worldwide motorsports. In addition to Red Bull, other primary sponsors that will be associated with the Toyota teams are Caterpillar (Bill Davis Racing) and NAPA (Michael Waltrip Racing). Caterpillar has been associated with Bill Davis Racing for nine years and NAPA has had a relationship with Michael Waltrip for five years.
"Based on our motorsports experience, we know the importance of working with experienced teams and partners," said Jim Aust, vice president of Toyota Motorsports and president and CEO of TRD, U.S.A. "We have developed excellent relationships with Bill Davis and the Waltrip family --- and look forward to developing a similar relationship with the Red Bull team as Toyota joins one of the world's most competitive racing series."
"Next year -- 2007 -- marks Toyota's 50th anniversary in America and seeing a Toyota Camry -- America's best-selling car -- in the NEXTEL Cup Series will be a great way to celebrate this milestone," said Kim McCullough, TMS corporate manager, marketing communications. "The response to Toyota's involvement in the Craftsman Truck Series has been very positive, and we look forward to building on that acceptance at the next levels -- in both NEXTEL Cup and Busch racing."
The Toyota Camry has been the best-selling car in America for four straight years and eight of the past nine years. Assembled at Toyota's Georgetown, Ky. plant, more than six million Camry models have been sold in the United States since its debut 23 years ago. The all-new 2007 Camry, a complete redesign from previous models, was recently introduced at the North American Auto Show in Detroit.
Bill Davis has been involved in NASCAR competition for 18 years. During his tenure as a NASCAR team owner, the Arkansas-native has worked with some of the sport's top drivers and claimed numerous honors, including the 1991 Busch Series Rookie-of-the-Year award with driver Jeff Gordon, and a 2002 Daytona 500 win with driver Ward Burton. Bill Davis Racing has 18 victories, 38 poles, 104 top-five finishes and 257 top-10 finishes as a NASCAR team owner. In 2004, Bill Davis Racing partnered with Toyota to field three Tundras in the Craftsman Truck Series. In two seasons participating in the NCTS, the Bill Davis Racing drivers have combined for two wins, 11 poles, 22 top-five finishes and 41 top-10 finishes. The team will again field three Tundras in the series in 2006.
Michael Waltrip, a two-time Daytona 500 winner, formed his own race team nearly a decade ago in Sherrills Ford, N.C. Established primarily as a Busch Series team -- where Waltrip would collect four wins and six poles -- the organization began fielding cars in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series on a limited basis over the past few years. In order to better prepare for the expansion of his team, Waltrip announced plans last August to develop, design and create 'Waltrip Racing World' -- an interactive, high-tech race shop that will feature more than 125,000 square-feet of shop space, buildings and housing when completed.
Team Red Bull will be based in Mooresville, N.C., and stock car veteran Marty Gaunt will serve as the team's general manager. Although Red Bull is new to NASCAR NEXTEL Cup competition, the world's leading energy drink company has been increasingly involved in global motorsports over the last decade. Red Bull owns and operates two Formula One teams -- Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Toro Rosso -- plus is an active supporter of action and adventure sports, music and culture, along with motorsports.
In 2004, Toyota became a regular competitor in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) -the first new manufacturer in elite NASCAR competition in more than 50 years. In its inaugural NCTS season, a Toyota Tundra recorded four wins, five pole positions and 25 top-five finishes. During last year's Craftsman Truck Series campaign, four Toyota drivers -- Todd Bodine (five), Mike Skinner (two), David Reutimann (two) and Brandon Whitt (one) -- combined for nine Tundra wins and Toyota drivers recorded 13 poles. This season, Toyota will again field five teams and nine drivers in the NCTS, including defending series champion Ted Musgrave. Toyota made its initial move into the NASCAR ranks in 2000 with the introduction of a V6-powered Celica in the Goody's Dash Series. In three years in the Dash Series, Robert Huffman won 10 races and earned Toyota it's first-ever NASCAR championship when he claimed the 2003 driver's title.
Powering all of Toyota's American racing programs is TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development) in Costa Mesa, Calif., and High Point, N.C. A subsidiary of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., TRD serves as the North American racing arm for design, development and assembly of Toyota's factory racing engines. In addition, TRD is also the source of high-performance aftermarket products for both street performance and grassroots racing Toyotas. From the race track to the aftermarket product segment, TRD plays a key role in providing Toyota with an enhanced performance image.(Toyota Motorsports Site)(1-25-2006)



 
and in other nascar news. the France's have sold their soul to the devil. i just dont know what to make of this new car. anything for ratings.


I thought they did that when they closed Rockingham and gave California the Southern 500.
 
I don't disagree that RG is a good driver. He's also one of the most reckless I've ever seen. I think I said this earlier, but he reminds me alot of Ernie Irvan when he was in the 4 car, good driver, but way too agressive most of the time.
 
Bud Shootout......Guys, I'm gonna say I believe Dale Jr. comes out swingin like my ex girlfriend and makes it a clean sweep at Daytona this year.....After last year, he's ready to make a statement
 
this is hilarious. wonder if he will stick to it?

Labonte gets Heisman if he wins Daytona 500: Roger Staubach gave a speech to his new NASCAR team [#96 Hall of Fame Racing/DLP Chevy] last week in Charlotte. He was trying to pump up his charges for the daunting task at hand. Driver Terry Labonte wasn't at the shop that day. Staubach already dangled a special prize to his famous driver. "I told Terry if he wins the Daytona 500 next month, I'll give him my Heisman trophy," Staubach said. Labonte, racing his final Cup season, will drive seven races for the new team – the first five events and the two road-course races. Tony Raines will drive the other 29 Cup events. Using Labonte, a two-time Cup champion, is a smart move. It assures the team of making the field no matter how they qualify. Labonte has an automatic starting spot as a former champion. The plan is for Labonte to earn enough points in the first five races to guarantee Raines a starting spot every week. The top 35 teams in points are assured of making the 43-car field.(in part from the Dallas Morning News)(1-31-2006)
 
Deborah says it dosen't look very promising that she'll find a ride, and her career may be done Deborah

Needless to say, I'm crushed :cry: I've been bummed out ever since I first read it this morning.
 
official bud shootout lineup:

2005 Bud Pole Winners
Car Driver Pole

88 Dale Jarrett Daytona
5 Kyle Busch California
12 Ryan Newman Las Vegas, Atlanta (2), Texas (2), Charlotte, Michigan, Dover
38 Elliott Sadler Bristol, Indianapolis, Talladega, Charlotte
10 Scott Riggs Martinsville
24 Jeff Gordon Phoenix, Sonoma
29 Kevin Harvick Talladega, Richmond
9 Kasey Kahne Darlington, Richmond
55 Michael Waltrip Pocono
20 Tony Stewart Daytona, NHIS, Martinsville
48 Jimmie Johnson Chicago
25 Brian Vickers Loudon
26 Jamie McMurray Pocono
01 Joe Nemechek Michigan
17 Matt Kenseth Bristol, Kansas
99 Carl Edwards California, Homestead
11 Denny Hamlin Phoenix


Eligible Past Budweiser Shootout Winners
Car Driver Year

8 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2003
6 Mark Martin 1999
21 Ken Schrader 1989, 1990
36 Bill Elliott 1987
96 Terry Labonte 1985
 
updated speedweek schedule.







Broadcast Date Time Event
SPEED 02|10|06 4 p.m. Budweiser Shootout practice

SPEED 02|10|06 6:30 p.m. Budweiser Shootout final practice

SPEED 02|11|06 10:30 a.m. Daytona 500 practice

SPEED 02|11|06 1:30 p.m. Daytona 500 practice

MRN RADIO02|11|06 7:15 p.m. Budweiser Shootout

TNT 02|11|06 8:30 p.m. Budweiser Shootout

NBC 02|12|06 Noon Daytona 500 qualifying

SPEED 02|15|06 Noon Daytona 500 practice

SPEED 02|15|06 2 p.m. Daytona 500 practice

SPEED 02|15|06 3 p.m. Hershey's Kissables 300 practice

SPEED 02|15|06 4 p.m. Truck Series 250 practice

SPEED02|16|06 9 a.m. Truck Series 250 rookie practice

SPEED02|16|06 9:30 a.m. Truck Series 250 final practice

SPEED 02|16|06 11 a.m. Hershey's Kissables 300 rookie practice

SPEED02|16|06 11:30 a.m. Hershey's Kissables 300 final practice

MRN RADIO02|16|06 1 p.m. Gatorade Duels at Daytona

TNT 02|16|06 2 p.m. Gatorade Duel at Daytona, Race 1

TNT02|16|06 TBD Gatorade Duel at Daytona, Race 2

SPEED 02|16|06 6:30 p.m. Truck Series 250 qualifying

SPEED 02|17|06 1:30 p.m. Daytona 500 practice

SPEED 02|17|06 3 p.m. Hershey's Kissables 300 qualifying

SPEED 02|17|06 8 p.m. Truck Series 250

MRN RADIO02|17|06 8 p.m. Truck Series 250

02|18|06 10:30 a.m. Daytona 500 final practice

MRN RADIO02|18|06 12:30 p.m. Hershey's Kissables 300

TNT 02|18|06 1 p.m. Hershey's Kissables 300

NBC 02|19|06 1:30 p.m. Daytona 500

TNT 02|20|06 2 a.m. Daytona 500 Encore




 
Me, Tara and a couple that is friends of ours just ordered out March Atlanta tickets. We're going to all three races that weekend. Lots of partying, racing and wild sex. :) Gotta love race weekends!
 

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