Archive for November 14th, 2008

Homestead-Miami weekend

Posted by on November 14th, 2008

With his 7th-place finish Friday, Johnny Benson won the Truck Series title at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Check out all the shots here.

Benson wins title; Bodine takes race

Posted by on November 14th, 2008

A two-tire stop and a late decision to stay on track during a caution period were just enough to give Johnny Benson the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series title by seven points over Ron Hornaday on Friday night in a race that went to overtime.

Todd Bodine won the Ford 200, but all eyes were on the championship contenders as Hornaday tried desperately to make up ground after falling behind in the pits during the final caution at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Could the Chase be sabotaged?

Posted by on November 14th, 2008

Will the championship be decided by the drivers Sunday? Lee Spencer looks at how teammates and associates could help.

Earnhardt supports DEI merger with Ganassi

Posted by on November 14th, 2008

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is not sentimental about the demise of Dale Earnhardt Inc., and he supports the company’s partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing.

Had this week’s merger not happened, Earnhardt isn’t sure DEI could have survived this current economic crisis. The team was formed by the late Dale Earnhardt in 1995 and was intended to be handed down to his children.

“It’s good for them, I hope,” he said Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. “It was going to be disappointing if they didn’t merge.

Reutimann stuns Chasers, grabs pole

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Reutimann snatches pole for NASCAR finale

Ford 400 starting lineup

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Reutimann outruns Chasers for Homestead pole

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Reutimann snatches pole for NASCAR finale

Rowdy Racing 11-15-08

Posted by on November 14th, 2008

It’s the season finale, a.k.a. the Jimmie Johnson Cornation, at the Homestead-Miami Speedway.