NASCAR’s new qualifying method makes debut (USA Today)

Posted by @ 11:40 pm, February 29th, 2008

For NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers nestled safely in the top 35 in 2007 owner’s points, Friday’s qualifying for the UAW Dodge 400 merely decided where they’d start on Sunday since their spots were guaranteed.

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Frye bringing substance to Red Bull's established style - Nascar

Posted by @ 11:27 pm, February 29th, 2008

Frye bringing substance to Red Bull's established styleNascar - 6 minutes agoThese days, as general manager and vice president of Red Bull Racing, his biggest concerns involve whether his two cars can make a race. …

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Frye bringing substance to Red Bull's established style - Nascar

Posted by @ 11:27 pm, February 29th, 2008

Frye bringing substance to Red Bull's established styleNascar - 6 minutes agoThese days, as general manager and vice president of Red Bull Racing, his biggest concerns involve whether his two cars can make a race. …

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Combination of fast track, new car too much for some - Nascar

Posted by @ 9:57 pm, February 29th, 2008

Combination of fast track, new car too much for someNascar - 14 minutes ago"We get to the race Sunday, it will probably settle down a little bit once everybody gets their cars driving a little bit better." Labonte and Montoya got …

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NASCAR Notes: Labonte bonding with new crew chief (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Posted by @ 8:05 pm, February 29th, 2008

Before heading for the sunshine in Las Vegas this week, NASCAR Sprint Cup star Bobby Labonte and new crew chief Jeff Meendering spent some time playing in the snow. Following the extended race weekend in Fontana, Calif., Labonte and Meendering, hired away from Hendrick Motorsports by Petty Enterprises over the winter, broke away from racing to spend a little time bonding.

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Smith proposes date swap between California, Atlanta - Nascar

Posted by @ 7:57 pm, February 29th, 2008

Smith proposes date swap between California, AtlantaNascar - 5 minutes agoCOM LAS VEGAS — Bruton Smith, the billionaire chairman of Speedway Motorsports Inc., hopes to be hosting a Labor Day weekend race at Atlanta Motor Speedway …

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Kahne hopes early success a sign for the entire season - Nascar

Posted by @ 6:38 pm, February 29th, 2008

Kahne hopes early success a sign for the entire seasonNascar - 6 minutes agoHe broke in at age 23 in 2004, after driving in what is now the Nationwide Series for two years — but previously he had spent his entire racing career in …

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Opinions vary in regards to current penalty process - Nascar

Posted by @ 6:22 pm, February 29th, 2008

Opinions vary in regards to current penalty processNascar - 6 minutes agoWhile attempting to regulate racing's emotion and intensity has been the hottest hot-button issue so far this season, the technical side of the game is …

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Vegas success hinges on Driver Rating, benefits 48 - Nascar

Posted by @ 5:21 pm, February 29th, 2008

Vegas success hinges on Driver Rating, benefits 48Nascar - 3 minutes agoBy Official Release In both races this season, the top-five finishing order looked very similar to the pre-race Driver Rating top five at each track …

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Montoyas to Host NASCAR Officials at Their Formula Smiles Foundation in Colombia (The Auto Channel)

Posted by @ 5:08 pm, February 29th, 2008

Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the No. 42 Texaco/Havoline/Juicy Fruit Dodge®, and his wife Connie will host NASCAR officials during an unprecedented trip to Cartagena, Colombia March 10-11, to visit their charitable foundation, Formula Smiles.

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