Archive for June 4th, 2008

Stewart wins charity dirt-track race

Posted by on June 4th, 2008

Tony Stewart won his own charity dirt-track race Wednesday night, leading nearly the entire way.

Robby Gordon was second in the Old Spice Prelude to the Dream, followed by Clint Bowyer.

Stewart grabbed the lead from Kevin Harvick on the first lap at Eldora Speedway and led the rest of the way in the 30-lap race.

Gordon moved into second by the 20th lap, but couldn’t close.

Results for Prelude for a Dream

Posted by on June 4th, 2008

Results Wednesday of the Old Spice Prelude to the Dream Dirt Late Model event June 4 at the half-mile Eldora Speedway, with order of finish, starting position in parentheses, driver, laps completed and reason out (if any):

Junior, Jimmie and Jeff.

The three J’s of Hendrick Motorsports boast the titles, fan support, endorsements and marquee wins most other drivers would envy. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon are respected in the garage, largely beloved off the track, and arguably turned Hendrick into NASCAR’s most decorated and dominant team.

Then there’s Casey Mears.

Winner of one career Sprint Cup race.

Not even close to the top-12 in points or making a run at the Chase.

Would Montoya search for greener pastures?

Posted by on June 4th, 2008

Juan Pablo Montoya came to NASCAR to win. Jeff Owens suggests he may need to find a new team to accomplish that goal.

NASCAR reflects on its founding father

Posted by on June 4th, 2008

A year after his death, Lee Spencer finds that NASCAR co-founder Bill France’s spirit lives on among the sport’s leaders.

Rowdy Racing 06-04-08

Posted by on June 4th, 2008

“Prelude to the Dream” is a prelude to Pocono . . . Haas/CNC will appeal . . . Burton’s streak is over but Harvick is still rolling . . . plus Bass admits he was wrong!!!! (sort of) and an “Ice Road Truckers” exclusive.

Celebrating the life of a NASCAR icon

Posted by on June 4th, 2008

Even a year after his passing, Bill France Jr.’s indelible mark on NASCAR can be seen throughout the garage, Larry McReynolds says.