Archive for July 3rd, 2009

Action from Daytona

Posted by on July 3rd, 2009

NASCAR’s drivers are proving that not all the fireworks in the sky this holiday weekend at Daytona International Speedway.

Clint Bowyer won the Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway for his first victory of the year.

The defending series champion was the leader when a four-car accident brought out the caution with six laps to go in Friday night’s race. That set up a final two-lap overtime sprint, and Bowyer lined up next to Carl Edwards for the double-file restart.

With Kyle Busch pushing him from behind, Bowyer raced to the front.

Other manufacturers may be welcome in NASCAR racing, but don’t expect new entries into the top three touring series any time soon, says NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France.

Earnhardt eyes Daytona as part of turnaround

Posted by on July 3rd, 2009

Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn’t know when he’ll end his winless streak, or how long it will take to turn around his horrendous season.

The only thing NASCAR’s most popular driver - winless in 38 races - is certain of is that he’s not strong enough to withstand another year like this one.

Points leader Tony Stewart was awarded the pole for Saturday night’s race at Daytona International Speedway, getting the top spot when rain washed out Sprint Cup qualifying.

Drivers to watch at Daytona

Posted by on July 3rd, 2009

The cars may be held in check, but Lee Spencer doesn’t think Kyle Busch will be. See who else she has her eye on at Daytona.

Here comes the judge

Posted by on July 3rd, 2009

The Jeremy Mayfield case is unfortunate, but it shows the need for NASCAR to establish black-and-white rules, DW says.

France defends NASCAR’s drug policy

Posted by on July 3rd, 2009

Brian France defended NASCAR’s drug testing policy as the toughest in professional sports, despite a federal judge’s ruling that overturned driver Jeremy Mayfield’s suspension.

Mayfield was indefinitely suspended May 9 for what NASCAR said was a positive test for methamphetamines. He sued to be reinstated, and a federal judge issued an injunction Wednesday that allowed Mayfield to race this weekend based on Mayfield’s argument that NASCAR’s testing system is flawed.

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Rowdy Racing 07-04-09

Posted by on July 3rd, 2009

It’s Rowdy –Cook Out Style– Race Day for the Firecracker 400.

Rowdy Racing 07-03-09

Posted by on July 3rd, 2009

Jeremey is not back but Diandra is. Plus the Proff and Randy muse over the points.