Russ Friedman, an Iraq war veteran and two time Purple Heart winner, wins the "your name here" 400 at Richmond, a sweepstakes organized and run by Crown Royal, sponsor of the #26 Roush Racing Ford driven by Jamie McMurray.
Friedman, in additiion to having the race named for him, will also serve as the Grand Marshall for the May 2, 2009 race.
FOX Business show America's Nightly Scoreboard, seen weeknights at 7 & 10PM on the FOX Business Channel with host David Asman, interviewed Friedman and a representative from Crown Royal. Take a listen:
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Crane Cams Victim of Bad Economy
From Blue 7 Racing
Crane Cams, makers of racing camshafts for dozens of years, has ceased operations and closed its doors nationally, including a plant on Fentress Boulevard, not far from Daytona International Speedway as Jim Witters of the Daytona Beach News Journal reports. Crane, founded in Hallandale, Florida in the 50's, was well known in racing circles.
The destruction of bubbles bursting in nasty bear markets like the one we are experiencing now leave few stones unturned. Sad news.
If you have any race related information that would be of interest to our league members, pass it along and I will make effort to post it
Crane Cams, makers of racing camshafts for dozens of years, has ceased operations and closed its doors nationally, including a plant on Fentress Boulevard, not far from Daytona International Speedway as Jim Witters of the Daytona Beach News Journal reports. Crane, founded in Hallandale, Florida in the 50's, was well known in racing circles.The destruction of bubbles bursting in nasty bear markets like the one we are experiencing now leave few stones unturned. Sad news.
If you have any race related information that would be of interest to our league members, pass it along and I will make effort to post it
Monday, February 23, 2009
Week 2 Commentary
For the first time in 12 years, a Daytona 500 winner has won the following week as Matt Kenseth held off Jeff Gordon to capture the AutoClub 500 at AutoClub Speedway in Fontana, CA. Gordon was the last driver to do it, following up Daytona by winning at Rockingham in 1997.The Conway Racers had another interesting week as GIRLS Racing*, a newly formed team, won week 2. Following GIRLS racing in the top 5 were Lisa Las Vegas, S&T Racing, Fitz Racing*, Team ISH* and BMF Lugnuts*.
Among the big movers toward the front this week were GIRLS Racing*, Team Leboski, BMF Lugnuts*, Lisa Las Vegas, Blue 7 Racing^, Team ISH*, Brady Bunch* and the Gas Man. Even Team SIMBO had a good run.
Pushing too many RPM'S on the engine this week were Club BDawg*, WTC Racing, JD Racing*, Team Annihilation*, Budah and Motorcare Racing.
I held on to the top spot (first time ever leading two weeks in a row) and O Racing stayed in second. Rounding out the top five are Brian Racing*, Snookbabe and Fitz Racing*.
This week we stay out west and run the Shelby 427 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, one of three tracks Tony Stewart remains winless on and Jimmie Johnson has owned of late.
Las Vegas is great fun for the drivers and fans, and a hauler parade is scheduled for Friday Night.
Jeff Burton is a two time winner here, and he needs a good run. The green flag is scheduled for 4:46PM. Please visit our sponsors if you get a chance for race coverage.
Have a good week!
BAHL
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Open Thread Fontana
The lineup is set for the Auto Club 500 today at the Auto Club Speedway, formerly known as California Motor Speedway. Actress Angie Harmon has been named honorary starter for today's race while House star Hugh Laurie will give the command to start engines.We are going to start an open thread for races where you can give your thoughts in the comments section. Will Jimmie Johnson run away with it again or is Kyle Busch a man set to make history by winning the whole weekend? Speak up and have a good run!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
500 Champ Kenseth on Letterman
Matt Kenseth, our 2009 Daytona 500 champion, makes the media rounds with a stop at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City for an appearance on The David Lettterman Show. Take a listen:
WEEK 1 Commentary
Congratulations to Matt Kenseth and owner Jack Roush of the #17 DeWalt Tools Ford for bringing home the rain shortened Daytona 500. Roush had not had winner from his stable in over 23 of racing the 500.
The Conway NASCAR League got off and running for the 2009 season as well. Although a few new racers had some issues logging in, dropped the flag in fine fashion.
Normally I am checking oil in the drip pan after the 500, but behind the stellar piloting of AJ Allmendinger and David Ragan, I managed to get the high score. The newly formulated rules of buckets of beer to the weekly point leader no doubt provided the proper incentive. I have not ran point since leaving the Daytona 500 in 2002.
Following me across the start finish line were O Racing, RP5 Racing, Oiler^ and Tippy Twister, who had a wonderful weekend.
Normally powerful Ford Racing Team Boy Racing, Inc. was unable to capitalize on the Roush win as they has major issues and find themselves near the tail end of the field. WHS Racing, Team Taser, who ran strong in his rookie campaign a year ago, and rookie Chevy Intimidators* spent time in the garage area.
Next week we head out west to California for the Auto Club 500 on Sunday. The green flag is scheduled to drop at 6:15PM. Oh I long for those 1PM starts. The stands were packed for the 500, so we shall see how turnout is out in Fontana.
Have a good week!
BAHL
The Conway NASCAR League got off and running for the 2009 season as well. Although a few new racers had some issues logging in, dropped the flag in fine fashion.
Normally I am checking oil in the drip pan after the 500, but behind the stellar piloting of AJ Allmendinger and David Ragan, I managed to get the high score. The newly formulated rules of buckets of beer to the weekly point leader no doubt provided the proper incentive. I have not ran point since leaving the Daytona 500 in 2002.
Following me across the start finish line were O Racing, RP5 Racing, Oiler^ and Tippy Twister, who had a wonderful weekend.
Normally powerful Ford Racing Team Boy Racing, Inc. was unable to capitalize on the Roush win as they has major issues and find themselves near the tail end of the field. WHS Racing, Team Taser, who ran strong in his rookie campaign a year ago, and rookie Chevy Intimidators* spent time in the garage area.
Next week we head out west to California for the Auto Club 500 on Sunday. The green flag is scheduled to drop at 6:15PM. Oh I long for those 1PM starts. The stands were packed for the 500, so we shall see how turnout is out in Fontana.
Have a good week!
BAHL
Gibbs Previews 2009
Joe Gibbs previews 2009 with FOX Businesses David Asman on America's Nightly Scoreboard, seen weeknights at 7PM EST on Fox Business Channel.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Kenseth Wins Daytona 380
Matt Kenseth in his DeWalt Tools Ford Fusion snapped a 36 race winlees streak to caprute the rain shortened 51st running of the Great American Race, the Daytona 500.
Without the rain, it appears certain that the running order would have been quite different had we completed 500 miles, but it is what is and rain had been a threat all afternoon.
Got to give a a shout out to AJ Allmendinger, who in his first 500 came home third after racing his way in. We will continue to talk about Jr. getting in to Vickers, who sounded off about the incident. I do remember Vickers taking out Jr. and Jimmie Johnson at Talladega a few years back.
Congrats to Burke and Tippy Twister and as Robert Plant and the boys once belted, were Going To California.
Without the rain, it appears certain that the running order would have been quite different had we completed 500 miles, but it is what is and rain had been a threat all afternoon.
Got to give a a shout out to AJ Allmendinger, who in his first 500 came home third after racing his way in. We will continue to talk about Jr. getting in to Vickers, who sounded off about the incident. I do remember Vickers taking out Jr. and Jimmie Johnson at Talladega a few years back.Congrats to Burke and Tippy Twister and as Robert Plant and the boys once belted, were Going To California.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Newman and Stewart Crash in Practice
Ryan Newman and Tony Stewart will have to go to backup cars and start the 500 at the rear of the field after practice crash. Newman had a right rear Goodyear Eagle (GT:NYSE) blow, which caused him to spin and collect Stewart, who is none too pleased.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Labonte Talks NASCAR Business
2000 Sprint Cup Champion Bobby Labonte discusses the business of NASCAR on the FOX Business program America's Nightly Scoreboard with David Asman. Take a listen:
Here We Go!
The Twins are over and it is point racing time at Daytona International Speedway as we drop the rag on the 2009 season. Tonight the Camping World Truck Series runs the high banks and on Saturday the Nationwide Series runs the Daytona 300.
The 51st running of the Great American Race, The Daytona 500, is set for Sunday at approximately 3:45PM.
When logging into RACESCORE, hit trades to make your selections. It might be wise to do it early to get picks posted and then, should any late changes arise, you can go back and make adjustments. Links to all your racing information is provided at right.
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Stand On It!
The 51st running of the Great American Race, The Daytona 500, is set for Sunday at approximately 3:45PM.
When logging into RACESCORE, hit trades to make your selections. It might be wise to do it early to get picks posted and then, should any late changes arise, you can go back and make adjustments. Links to all your racing information is provided at right.
Please visit our sponsors for race day viewing if you can.
Stand On It!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
The Field is Set
Jeff Gordon drove the #24 Dupont Chevrolet to victory lane in Gatorade Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday. Kyle Busch in the Joe Gibbs M&M's #18 Toyota won Duel 2.Among the drivers who raced their way into the 500 were Jeremy Mayfield and AJ Allmendinger.
The field is now set for the 51st running of Great American Race, The Daytona 500 Sunday at 2PM.
Did you notice the seats on the frontstretch were almost full, which could be signaling something with regard to the economy. They predict a sellout for Sunday.
2009 Daytona 500 Pace Car
Here is a photo from outside the World Center of Racing of the 2009 Daytona 500 Pace Car, a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. And you thought America made poor vehicles. This things screams sitting still. The Heartbeat of America!Monday, February 9, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
500 Front Row Set
PHOTO COURTESY OF ASSOCIATED PRESSMartin Truex, Jr. is the Coors Pole winner for the 51st running of the Great American Race, The Daytona 500. Mark Martin, left, is on the outside pole. Both drivers are in Chevrolets. The rest of the field will be set after the completion of the Gatorade Duels at Daytona on Thursday.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Harvick Wins Bud Shootout
Kevin Harvick rolls the Pennzoil Chevrolet into victory lane at the Budweiser Shootout!Signup During Shootout
We will be having signups for the 2009 Conway NASCAR League tonight for the Budweiser Shootout at the Wingshack in Conway. We will also be dropping by The Pit as well. This would be a great opportunity to sign up as we will have a laptop for live demonstrations. Join us if you can, and keep the shiny side up!
Stewart Is Back With GM
Tony Stewart comments on his new team as he comes back to General Motors and Chevrolet. Welcome back Tony!
Lets hope Tony gets back to victory lane soon. Above, Tony is pictured with Jenn Sterger as the Bud Pole winner a few years back at Talladega.
Lets hope Tony gets back to victory lane soon. Above, Tony is pictured with Jenn Sterger as the Bud Pole winner a few years back at Talladega.
Bumpy Ride As We Approach Speedweeks
It has been a tumultuous off season for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with the downturn in the economy weighing heavily. You could see the empty seats at many of the tracks last year as the economy started tanking on the heels of the housing crisis. NASCAR was not immune, as several college football stadiums felt the pinch as well.
There have been mergers and the shutdown of team operations, and many existing powerful teams downsized staff members as chronicled by Jayski in the following chart:
The Unofficial NASCAR related Layoff Count since end of the 2008 season:(exceptions noted)Dale Earnhardt Inc -- 116
Ganassi -- approx 100
Earnhardt-Ganassi -- 40 (1-19-2009)
Ganassi engine shop -- more than 20
Gillett Evernham Motorsports -- 65
Petty Enterprises -- 65
Bill Davis Racing -- 60
Richard Petty Driving Experience -- approx 45
Roush Fenway Racing -- 40-50
Hendrick Motorsports -- 19
Furniture Row -- 25 [approx]
Earnhardt-Childress Racing Technologies -- 25 [approx]
Yates-Roush Engines -- 25
Wood Brothers -- 22
Stewart-Haas -- 16
Richard Childress Racing -- 15
Red Bull Racing -- approx 15
JTG Daugherty Racing -- 12
Michael Waltrip Racing -- 12
Ernie Elliott Inc [Ganassi engines] -- 9
Joe Gibbs Engines -- approx 5
Hall of Fame -- heard many were let go over the winter, no number yet(as of 1-19-2009)
If you have been watching television coverage of Speedweeks, you did not hear much about the pink elephant in the room. During an interview on Speed TV, Darrell Waltrip began to discuss the economic issues and was immediately cut off. Popular blog The Daly Planet covered the whole situation. In short, Waltrip accurately noted that everyone, even those that are broke, will bring what they got to Daytona in hopes of making the show, but when we go to California, it may be a ghost town, particularly for the Truck series and the Nationwide Series. I think Waltrip is right, and he should have not had his voice shackled. Finally, Waltrip "cleared the air" on his blog. We get enough dancing around the issues in government, we sure don't need it at the High Banks.
It is difficult to note that Petty Enterprises is no longer, merging with Gillett Evernham. Bill Davis sold out the majority of his team, and who can even keep up with owner points as we set the field for the Great American Race. 2009 should prove to be a very interesting year.
There have been mergers and the shutdown of team operations, and many existing powerful teams downsized staff members as chronicled by Jayski in the following chart:
The Unofficial NASCAR related Layoff Count since end of the 2008 season:(exceptions noted)Dale Earnhardt Inc -- 116
Ganassi -- approx 100
Earnhardt-Ganassi -- 40 (1-19-2009)
Ganassi engine shop -- more than 20
Gillett Evernham Motorsports -- 65
Petty Enterprises -- 65
Bill Davis Racing -- 60
Richard Petty Driving Experience -- approx 45
Roush Fenway Racing -- 40-50
Hendrick Motorsports -- 19
Furniture Row -- 25 [approx]
Earnhardt-Childress Racing Technologies -- 25 [approx]
Yates-Roush Engines -- 25
Wood Brothers -- 22
Stewart-Haas -- 16
Richard Childress Racing -- 15
Red Bull Racing -- approx 15
JTG Daugherty Racing -- 12
Michael Waltrip Racing -- 12
Ernie Elliott Inc [Ganassi engines] -- 9
Joe Gibbs Engines -- approx 5
Hall of Fame -- heard many were let go over the winter, no number yet(as of 1-19-2009)
If you have been watching television coverage of Speedweeks, you did not hear much about the pink elephant in the room. During an interview on Speed TV, Darrell Waltrip began to discuss the economic issues and was immediately cut off. Popular blog The Daly Planet covered the whole situation. In short, Waltrip accurately noted that everyone, even those that are broke, will bring what they got to Daytona in hopes of making the show, but when we go to California, it may be a ghost town, particularly for the Truck series and the Nationwide Series. I think Waltrip is right, and he should have not had his voice shackled. Finally, Waltrip "cleared the air" on his blog. We get enough dancing around the issues in government, we sure don't need it at the High Banks.
It is difficult to note that Petty Enterprises is no longer, merging with Gillett Evernham. Bill Davis sold out the majority of his team, and who can even keep up with owner points as we set the field for the Great American Race. 2009 should prove to be a very interesting year.
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