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posted May 15, 2004
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- ThatsRacin.com:
Texas lawsuit involved millions, but not for fan behind it and
One fan's good news from Friday goes the other way for another and
Just the facts, ma'am: Some highlights from quite a Friday and
What they're saying out there and
Who's on first? And who will own what? and
Long stretches still worry Newman and
Race day at Richmond by David Poole;
Busch dominates, wins from pole in caution-packed Funai 250 by Jim Utter
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Second race puts TMS in 'playoffs' and
The case is over; now for the ripple effects and
NOTES: Second IRL race now in jeopardy by Jeff Wilson
- Kansas City Star:
Tradition takes a hit - Nextel Cup moves races from Southern tracks to big cities and
Market doesn't favor Kansas by Jim Pedley
- Team Ford Racing:
Drivers Speak of New Schedule
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution: (X)
What's up with Tony? 'Hopefully he'll calm down' NASCAR drivers tiring of trading paint, barbs with Tony Stewart and
Rookie Busch hangs on and
NASCAR icons dwindling by Rick Minter
- BGNRacing.com:
Drivers Vent Over Nazareth Drop, Possible Mexico Event by Amanda Brahler
- Bristol Herald Courier:
BMS Cup Dates Set For Nextel Cup 2005 Series by Kenny Hawkins
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Strap In - Tape the TV race and get out to a short track by Big Bigelow
- Catchfence:
Brian Vickers on the pole by Cliff Maurand;
That Day At The Farm Part 2 by Julie Grosse
- CBS Sportsline:
Rev It Up: Richmond by Brian De Los Santos
- Charleston Post and Courier: (X)
Settlement, realignment bring sweeping changes by David Caraviello
- CNNSI:
Left in the dust - Carolinas lose races as NASCAR heads west, but will fans follow? by B. Duane Cross
- Daily Press:
'Front Row Joe' hopes to go to Victory Lane tonight by Marty O'Brien;
NASCAR's decision based solely on money by Dave Fairbank;
2005 NASCAR schedule sends pair of races west and
A 'Busch' league victory by Warner Hessler
- Dallas Morning News: (X)
Speedway gets what it wished for by Gerry Frahley;
TMS, Cowboys on collision course and
Fall IRL race at TMS in jeopardy by Chuck Carlton;
NASCAR says 2nd TMS race a good fit by Terry Blount
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Frances on both ends of Martinsville sale and
Series says westward, ho! by Godwin Kelly;
Everyone wins, except most NASCAR fans by Ken WIllis
- ERaceFans.com:
Saturday Seven : Chevy American Revolution 400 from Richmond and
RaceDay: Chevy American Revolution 400 from Richmond
- ESPN.com - RPM:
A great day for NASCAR by Jerry Bonkowski;
Richmond should suit Buschs style by Rupen Fofaria
- Express Times:
No tears will be shed for Nazareth by Chuck Givler
- Fayetteville Observer:
NASCAR's winds of change wreak havoc and
North Carolina Speedway sold by Thomas Pope;
Racing schedule puts 'Rock' in a hard place by Courtney Mabeus
- Florida Times:
Carolinas lose out as Nextel Cup series begins to branch out
New pavement brings out speed in tonight's race by Mark DeCotis
- Frontstretch:
Busch holds off Biffle for first career NBS win by Butch Bellah;
For the Love of Racin' by Tammy Jernigan;
Drivers sound off on 2005 schedule by Jeff Meyer
- FoxSports:
Richmond's Hot Spots simmer on new pavement by Darrell Waltrip;
Richmond Viewer's Guide by Steve Byrnes
- Gaston Gazette:
Attack of the Clones and
Busch Series Race At Richmond Goes To - Who Else? - Busch and
NASCAR shifts away from Carolinas and
The incredible shrinking seats/Notes and
Vickers One of Many to Break Richmond Record by Monte Dutton
- Girls Garage:
Winters Springs into Action
- Greenville News:
Lady in Black mourns by Mike Hembree
- High Point Enterprise:
Agony, wait over at Rockingham track and
New NASCAR schedule continues trend of moving races out of South by Greer Smith
- The Inside Groove:
Graduation and getting old by Terri Ketterman
- Insider Racing News:
I Was Just Wonderin'...Where Are All the Bass? by Carol Einarsson;
It's All About Tradition and Heritage by Patty Kay
- Las Vegas Sun:
(Robby) Gordon expects to be stretched thin Saturday by Brian Hilderbrand
- Lynchburg News and Advance :
Busch wins Busch race and
(Clay) Campbell opts to sell Martinsville Speedway by Robert Daski
- Mansfield News Journal:
NASCAR trying to reach out to minorities by C. Conrad;
Kvapil eyeing title Rags to riches and
Edwards racking up points and
Illness can't black flag driver by Rob McCurdy
- NASCAR.com:
Newman, Kahne lead final session at RIR and
I'm angry, but not irrational by Marty Smith;
Notebook: Yates denies rumors of sale to Roush by Lee Montgomery;
By the Numbers: Chevy American Revolution 400 by Dave Rodman
- Peoria Star Journal:
He's unforgiven, but Mears never will be forgotten by Jane Miller
- RacinDeals:
Scheduled Fraticide by Michael Daly
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
In His Words: Matt Kenseth / Points-system changes not so bad after all;
Ice a hot seller for cool crew at races / 'Official church of NASCAR' raises money for ministry in Haiti while chillin' at RIR by Ed Kelleher;
Red-hot qualifier chilled at RIR / Opponents learn from Kahne's first-lap spin on 'slippery' surface by Brian Hunsicker;
Going by the book / From under the car, things are looking up before the race by Holly Carroll;
Away from the track, Newman lives in the past by Nate Ryan;
Vickers sets the pace / Nextel Cup rookie captures first pole after adjusting his qualifying-day expectations and
Ace of the race / Nemechek won 2003 spring event at RIR with dominating car and
ISC adds to track portfolio / Martinsville Speedway purchased; no more Cup races in Rockingham and
NASCAR Notes by Mike Harris;
Frances master art of winning at racetrack roulette by Bob Lipper
- Roanoke Times:
Will NASCAR leave Martinsville in the dust? and
Busch breaks through at RIR by Dustin Long;
[Clay] Campbell trusted at home by Ed Hardin;
Huge deal makes track look smaller by Aaron McFarling
- Savannah Morning News:
In 2005, nine NASCAR races head west of Mississippi River by Don Coble
- Speed Channel:
Getting Straight with NASCAR Realignment and
Vickers Conquers Slick Richmond by Ben Blake
- Speedwaymedia.com:
As the NASCAR Marketing Machine Churns by Allen Madding;
Left Without the Rock, and in a Hard Place by Mark Odor;
Changes - 2005 schedule announced by Pamela
- St Petersburg Times:
Nadeau senses chance passing him and
Five things you might not know about racing asphalt by Brany James
- Stock Car City:
Catch Can Reprise: Tony Stewart is a Throwback by Walter Newcomb;
Casey at the Bat by Tom Bowles
- Tampa Tribune:
Settlement Puts End To Rockingham's 45-Year Run and
Three-Dimensional by Tony Fabrizio
- Teamracin.com:
It's Official: No More Rockingham by Jim Worsley
- Winston Salem Journal:
Future uncertain for sold racetrack [Martinsville] and
France gets praise for changes and
Drivers: Rockingham demise inevitable and
NASCAR drives off by Mike Mulhern
posted May 14, 2004
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- Kansas City Star:
Just one race for Kansas by Jim Pedley
- The State:
Rising son - J.D. Gibbs keps family’s racing teams on track and
10 who will contend at Richmond and
Gordon: Richmond pole record will fall/Notes and
Carolina tracks’ fears come true by David Newton
- Team Ford racing:
Changes Deliver Familiar Territory to DJ
- Arizona Republic:
Valley wins 2nd major NASCAR race by Craig Harris;
Crash brings new life to racer - Nadeau closer to family by Mark Armijo
- Augusta Chronicle:
Racing dates added at western tracks by Don Coble
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Inside NASCAR by Rick Minter
- Baltimore Sun:
Gaughan is driven to keep learning Nextel ways by Sandra McKee
- BGNRacing.com:
New Surface Turns In Quick Times, Busch On Pole and
Richmond Surface Getting Mixed Reviews by Amanda Brahler
- Catchfence:
ARCA Toledo Preview by Chris Knight
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
'Realignment 2004' takes green flag today by Godwin Kelly
- Delaware News Journal:
Dover keeps its two race weekends in 2005 by Mike Finney
- ERaceFans:
LTPicks Richmond by LTPicks;
Fantasy Fodder: Richmond Race Notes and
Fantasy Fodder: CTS Mansfield Race Notes by TonyB
- ESPN.com RPM:
Jarrett's team fell fast by Rupen Fofaria
- Fayetteville Observer:
Rockingham expected to lose race date by Thomas Pope;
Nextel Cup guys return to the track by Sonny Jones
- Flordia Today:
Saturday night's all ripe for fighting in Richmond by Mark DeCotis
- FoxSports:
Rockingham, Darlington lose races to Phoenix, Texas by Lee Spencer;
Biffle's a Busch contender if team doesn't beat itself by Larry McReynolds;
Open letter to Trump: Build a Richmond-style track in New York by Ryan McGee
- Frontstretch:
Second Fiddle: Around the Busch and Craftsman Truck Series by Toni Heffelfinger;
Like Going Home by Amy Henderson
- Gaston Gazette:
Alas, Poor Rockingham, I Knew Her Well and
NASCAR Notebook and
Short Tracks Are Home Sweet Home for Wallace by Monte Dutton
- Insider Racing News:
What's Your Beef? Hey, Tony, Nice Tires! by Carol Einarsson
- Las Vegas Review Journal:
To misunderstand racing is no reason to put it down by Jeff Wolf
- LastCowboys.com:
Happy Harvick will rock at Richmond by Clint Newlin
- Mansfield News Journal:
Lester finds his niche by Larry Phillips
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: (X)
Racing Beat: Youth being served leads to mixed emotions by Dave Kallmann
- NASCAR.com:
Transcript: 2005 Nextel Cup schedule announcement
- Orlando Sentinel: (X)
Texas and Phoenix to add race in 2005 by Ed Hinton
- RacinDeals:
The Spin Out Zone: Joe Gibbs Racing and Nextel Series Cup Owners Get Bumped by Mike Harper
- RacingJunky:
Star - Finish Stars of California by TD Stratton;
Did You Hear This? by Jimmy Kerr;
Random Ramblings - Traditional Goodbye by Eric Swing
- Racing Underdog:
The Rock Rolls Away by Dave Laurence
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Expansion is right on track for seating, facilities at RIR / Plans call for work to take place when site's infrastructure is set and
Obstacle course / Should three substance-abuse incidents involving young drivers cause NASCAR to rethink its strategy? and
More cushion for the crashin' / SAFER barriers are a start, but drivers see mandatory pit walls, redesigned cars and
RIR Notes and
Hmiel: NASCAR should test throughout garage by Nate Ryan;
For some, the real race may just be getting to the track by Bob Lipper;
Drivers fulfill speed need / Busch captures pole for FUNAI 250 as 14 drivers surpass mark and
Cope back behind the wheel / Last week's wreck becoming a memory as driver sets sights on two-race weekend at RIR by Mike Harris
- Speed Channel:
NASCAR to Announce '05 Schedule Changes by Ben Blake
- Speedwaymedia.com:
Park Tony Stewart? by Barb Northey
- Treasure Coast Palm:
NASCAR gets it right with Richmond track by Bill Whitehead
- USA Today:
On surface, Richmond tries to improve by Chris Jenkins
- Winston Salem Journal:
Ford giving evaluations to four female drivers/Notes and
Richmond is a likely site for tempers to boil over and
'05 schedule expected to be focus by Mike Mulhern
posted May 13, 2004
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- ThatsRacin.com:
Busch Series Notebook - Don't count Hamilton Jr. out of Busch points race by Jim Utter;
Having Sunday off was nice but I would rather be racing by Kasey Kahne
- Philadelphia Daily News: (X)
Jersey boy Truex a rising star on the Busch circuit by Bill Fleischman
- Arizona Republic:
Left in the dust of progress [North Wilkesboro] and
NASCAR decision Friday? [about Phoenix's possible 2nd date] by Mark Armijo
- Augusta Chronicle: (X)
Cup stars shine in minors, too by Adam Van Brimmer;
Robby Gordon says he's not nuts, just loves a challenge by Robby Gordon;
NASCAR notebook - State weighs options options by Don Coble;
NASCAR newsmaker: Jamie McMurray
- Catchfence:
That Day At The Farm Part 1 by Julie Grosse;
Schneider NASCAR Power Ratings by Bill Schneider
- CBS Sportsline:
Gordon has championship swagger again by Jeff Owens
- Cup Scene Daily:
A Friend of the Garage Hits a Rough Spot by Thom Bittner
- Daily Press:
Emerging from the darkness - Jerry Nadeau nearly lost his life in a wreck at Richmond....by Marty O'Brien
- Dallas Morning News:
NASCAR ponders new Cup course - More races in the same number of weeks? After 2005, it could happen by Terry Blount
- Delaware News Journal:
Busy time of year for Robby Gordon and
Students get chance to work in the pits/Notes by Mike Finney
- ERaceFans:
Fantasy Fodder: Richmond Qualifying Notes and
Fantasy Fodder: NBS Richmond Race Notes and
NBS Rankings After Gateway by TonyB
- ESPN.com RPM:
Kahne geared to win by Jerry Bonkowski;
No pioneer feeling here by Greg Garber
- FoxSports:
Not the first to be singled out, Stewart doesn't deserve to be parked by Darrell Waltrip;
Tempers tested with fewer passes on Richmond's new pavement by Larry McReynolds;
Myers' Memos: Wins would help Stewart's case by Chris Myers
- Frontstretch:
Voices From the Heartland; Gateway to a Good Time by Jeff Meyer;
Ready for Richmond by Brandon Daun;
Busch Series Under the Lights Again by April Howard;
The Heart of it All - Trucks Invade Ohio by Mistie Bibbee;
Drivers on the good side of Lady Luck by Cheryl Walker;
Light 'Em Up - Fantasy Insight - Richmond International Speedway by Dennis Michelsen
- Greenville News:
Rich in so many ways by Mike Hembree
- Insider Racing News:
There's Nothing Wrong With Tony Stewart That Racing Won't Cure by Carol Bell;
Random Thoughts on a Variety of Subjects by Rob Lambert
- Inside the Pit Box:
How Many Cup Drivers Have a "Workingman''s Phd? by Rick Dupuis
- LastCowboys.com:
Roush buying out Robert Yates Racing is more than a possibility by Clint Newlin
- Mansfield News Journal:
Truck series rookie accepts role-model status by Rob McCurry
- NASCAR.com:
Power Rankings: Richmond;
Brian Vickers Diary: Ready for Richmond by Brian Vickers, as told to Marty Smith
- News and Record:
Drivers pitching more than motor oil by Dustin Long
- Ocean County Register: (X)
Stuck in neutral - Nadeau's recovery from a head injury has been slow, and he wonders if he'll ever race again by Damian Dottore;
On the road again... and again by Robby Gordon
- RaceFanNews.com:
NASCAR Leads the Way in Advertising for Sports by Rogue Reporter Andy;
Fantasy Thoughts - Richmond by Judd Orrell
- RacingOne:
Richmond Handicaps by Matt McLaughlin;
Short Track Attack - Sorry Charlie by Jeremy Troiano
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Get in Gear / Mouse clicking time is over. Now, it's time for finger pointing as fans' favorites are in the Gearhead Awards;
Suit near end? / Settlement would give Texas a second race next year, sources say and
Loss possible in track's gain / Repaved RIR might offer just one groove, but change is praised by Nate Ryan;
Short-Track Notes by Walt Amacker
- Rock River News:
Phil Pash's World of Wheels
- Speed Channel:
Nextel’s Challenge by Ben Blake
- Stock Car Gazette:
A Rookie At Age 31? An Interview with Rich Loch of Loch-Lagina Motorsports by Robyn Snell
- Tampa Tribune:
Rookie Diary: David Reutimann by Tony Fabrizio
- USA Today:
Richmond marks return to action
- Winston Salem Journal:
McMurray gaining valuable experience and
NASCAR Notebook - Carbon monoxide scrubber will be put to the test by Mike Mulhern
posted May 12, 2004
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- Fort Worth Star Telegram: (X)
Starr switches all his gears to Truck Series by John Sturbin
- Philadelphia Inquirer:
Racing from Virginia to Indiana, Gordon plans whirlwind weekend by Pete Schantz
- Team Ford Racing:
LMS Tests Improve 88 Team's Speeds
- All NASCAR Racing-All the Time:
Four years ago: for-not-gotten by Kevin Carver
- Catchfence:
RIR - The Little Track That Could...by Cliff Maurand
- Backseatblonde.com:
Rivalries, Race Fans and Rewriting History and
Time to Share the Wealth
- Chick Schtick:
Issue 1 Volume 16 California Thoughts by Carol and Heather
- Daily Press:
Taking a whack outta Busch - Small teams face uphill struggles against Nextel Cup drivers in the Busch series by Marty O'Brien
- CNNSI:
Night rider - Late start at Richmond International Speedway has its advantages by Ricky Rudd
- ESPN.com - RPM:
Graf's road to NASCAR by Mike Massaro
- FoxSports:
Burton's sponsor struggle is a sign of the times by Mark McCarter of the Sporting News;
Gordon's Indy-Richmond shuttle/sponsor search and
One-day shows save money by Larry McReynolds;
Allison, Baker and Pearson bring past into present and
Who's Hot, Who's Not in Richmond by Ryan McGee
- Frontstretch:
Where are the rules? by Jeff Meyer;
Top Ten Signs You Are a NASCAR Driver's Dream Date by Mistie Bibbee;
Frontstretch Folio - Nextel Cup Edition - Richmond and
Frontstretch Folio - Busch Series Edition - Richmond by Kim DeHaven
- Insider Racing News:
Racin' Ramblin's ~ Richmond, SPEED, Victory Junction, etc. by Patty Kay
- Inside the Pit Box:
Hermie Sadler''s Sponsor FanZCar Offers Fans Unique Opportunity & The FanZCar Sweepstakes by Bethann Puderbaugh
- Las Vegas Sun:
Crash won't keep Cope out of Richmond Busch race by Brian Hilderbrand
- Mansfield News Journal:
Trucks ready to race and
Short track has changed, too by Rob McCurdy
- Michigan Live:
Benson loses Busch wheels by Steve Kaminski
- MSNBC:
Stewart's the pick by Benny Parsons
- NASCAR.com:
Track Smack: Richmond by Doug Goodwin, Marty Smith, Ryan Smithson and Lee Montgomery;
Insider's View: Elliott Sadler
- Racing Junky:
10 Best - 10 Worst Drivers at Richmond by Skip Jefferson;
Rookie Maneuvers by Allison Wagda
- Racing Press:
Chasing Jeff Gordon by Tony Johns
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
An idling racer - Nadeau has reached a plateau in his recovery from injuries in a wreck at RIR by Mike Harris;
This car is in ship shape - Coast Guard-backed team gets feel of ocean in local artist's design by Jeff White
- Roanoke Times:
NASCAR notes - Slimmer chance of 2-wide racing by Dustin Long
- Speed Channel:
"My Take" on Traction Control and Playoffs by Dave Despain
- Speedwaymedia.com:
My Poll Yeehawee Style by Omer Champion
- Tampa Tribune:
Build Another Richmond And Dump Martinsville and
Rookie Diary: David Reutimann by Tony Fabrizio
- Teamracin.com:
Truex, Jr. Rocks at St. Louis by Jim Worsley;
Racing to Richmond by Chuck Abrams
- Tennessean:
Waltrip thinks NASCAR should punish Stewart by Larry Woody
- USA Today:
Heavy racing duty 'down to a science' for R. Gordon by Gary Graves
posted May 11, 2004
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- ThatsRacin.com:
Penske working with NASA on clean air solution by David Poole;
Chevy American Revolution 400 Facts and Notes by Jim Utter;
Waltrip tries to stay physically fit by Rod Kloeckner of the Belleville News-Democrat
- Fort Worth Star Telegram: (X)
Starr switches all his gears to Truck Series by John Sturbin
- Kansas City Star: (X)
‘I never saw him smile so much' - NASCAR drivers brought joy to Rocky Griffin's final days by David Smale
- Lexington Herald-Leader:
Robby Gordon finds new ways to drive to work by Mark Story
- The State:
History favors drivers currently in top 10 by David Newton
- Abilene Reporter-News:
Rookie Kahne shows he can race by Dru Willis
- Alabama Live:
Grand National races ran in Mobile area and
Infield of Dreams by Mark Inabinett
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution: (X)
Stevens recovering from crash in ASA by Rick Minter
- Boston Herald:
Citizen Kahne learning the ropes in NASCAR by David Exum
- Catchfence:
Mother's Day, 2004 by Andy Belmont;
A Rookie's Story: Two Laps And A Little Taste of Success by Pete Cayer
- ERaceFans:
Fantasy Fodder: NBS Richmond Qualifying Notes and
Fantasy Fodder: CTS Mansfield Qualifying Notes by TonyB;
Poll: What effect will the new pavement at Richmond have?
- Florida Today:
Racing will go deep into the night all month by Mark DeCotis
- FoxSports:
Roush team may be looking to supersize and
What Jarrett, Martin, Marlin and Waltrip can do to get in contention and
How's my driving? The grades are in by Lee Spencer of the Sporting News;
Biffle, Richert are on the right track by Larry McReynolds;
Focused Gordon has nothing to prove with double by Jeff Hammond;
Crew Chief Club Questionnaire: Greg Zipadelli at Richmond
- Frontstretch:
Let’s ask ‘The Mythbusters’ to settle a few of NASCAR’s most stubborn myths and folklore by Cheryl Walker;
First Time the Charm at Gateway by Amy Henderson
- Gazette:
Cambridge store will be for fans of Kenseth by John McPoland
- Girls Garage:
Bobby Labonte visits Philadelphia to show off the MBNA D-Day Car by Sheree;
Look what a few weeks can do by Arianne
- Indianapolis Star:
Pit pass: Veteran Gordon suffers happy hour accident by Curt Cavin
- Inside Groove:
The yellow flag by Steve Taylor
- Insider Racing News:
Cheers and Jeers - Short and Sweet by Carol Einarsson
- Inside the Pit Box:
The NASCAR Profile by Don Hamm
- LaidbackRacing.com:
Kelly Marie Turco Wants You to Remember a Few Things by Jo Ann Hlavac
- MSNBC:
Gordon's got it together - Veteran driver chasing fifth championship by Allen Bestwick
- RacingOne:
What a Difference a Year Makes by Matt McLaughlin
- Rappy's Racing:
RaceBeat by Rich Romer;
Beating Around The Busch - Gateway and
Truex Jr Wins From The pole by Thomas Chemris
- Richmond.com:
Start your Engines! NASCAR roars back into town by Robb Crocker;
Traffic modifications for Chevy American Revolution 400
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Re-treads Could a 'senior tour' work for NASCAR? Some say yes and
Futures market - Nextel Cup veterans ponder their career opportunities once they leave NASCAR by Nate Ryan
- Roanoke Times:
Waltrip assesses NASCAR's 2004 season by Dustin Long
- Rocky Mountain News:
Sadler waging autism fight by Jim Benton
- Speed Channel:
Robin Rants and Ranks by Robin Miller
- Speedwaymedia.com:
Victory Junction Camp Was All Worth It: Even for Computer Geeks by Stacy Sawyer
- St Petersburg Times:
F1 intrigues Gordon, albeit a little bit late by Brant James
- TeamRacin.com:
So long Rockingham: A commentary by Chuck Abrams
- USA Today:
Illinois' Gateway track hopeful for Nextel Cup date by the AP
- Vegas Insider:
Chevy American Revolution 400 preview by Micah Roberts
posted May 10, 2004
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- ThatsRacin.com:
Spencer notes the 'variables' as he, 4 team try to rebound by Mike Harris of the AP
- Kansas City Star:(X)
Outlook grim for Gateway - St. Louis-area track a Nextel long shot by Jim Peldey
- All NASCAR Racing-All the Time:
If NASCAR adds a new track, maybe they should check fan polls by Matthew Blaylock
- CAWSNJAWS.com
JAW and CAW present at Tourette Syndrome Conference; will be on KDKA news in health segment by Cheryl Walker
- Christian Science Monitor:
How camshaft acquired cachet by Erik Spanberg
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Hey Willie! Stewart is just being aggressive by Ken Willis
- Delaware News Journal:
Nextel Cup teams get rare weekend of rest by Mike Finney
- ERaceFans:
Sizzlin' N Fizzlin': NBS Edition After Gateway by TonyB;
Tiny's TV Times: Richmond by Tiny
- FoxSports:
Inside Dish: Richmond gets racier; Hendrick finds horsepower by Lee Spencer and Matt Crossman;
New test keeps drivers, like Nadeau, safe by Darrell Waltrip;
Speed Mail - Plan in place for Nadeau's comeback by Jeff Hammond and Larry McReynolds;
Jeff Gordon says F1's a nice place to visit, but he's a NASCAR driver by Salvatore Zanca of the AP
- Frontstretch:
Ten to go next time by by Butch Bellah;
Spring Cleaning by April Howard
- Insider Racing News:
The Star Mangled Banter by Patty Kay
- Inside the Pit Box:
Truex Tromps, Biffle Baffled, Kimmel Krunched by Don Hamm
- LaidbackRacing.com:
Mad Mikie's Rants and Raves, a Goodbye and a Prayer by Mad Mikie
- Mansfield News Journal:
New site evens playing field for truck series rookie by Rob McCurdy
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Finally gaining a foothold - Racing, competitors drive truck series by Dave Kallmann
- NASCAR.com:
Conversation: Michael Waltrip by Dave Rodman
- New York Post:
In the Driver's Seat by Don Kaplan
- Orlando Sentinel:(X)
Gordon might have climbed ladder in F1 racing by Ed Hinton
- Philadelphia Business Journal: (X)
Sunoco and NASCAR forge winning team by Mike Mathis
- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
Hemphill picks up biggest win of his career in Kentucky by Thomas Zuck
- Puget Sound Business Journal:
Kitsap is chasing after NASCAR track by Deirdre Gregg
- RacingUnderdog:
Special Feature: Kirk Shelmerdine at Fontana by Dave Laurence
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Reality TV shifts into high gear - Series viewers see NASCAR life from fast lane to the mundane and
NASCAR Notes by Nate Ryan;
TV & Radio: NASCAR's ratings are on the rise by Jerry Lindquist
- Speedwaymedia.com:
Truex Jr. wins from the pole by Pamela
- Teamracin.com:
Diversity to adversity. An few minutes with CTS driver Ricky Gonzalez by Chuck Abrams
- The Telegraph:
Truex almost perfect by Chris Baalamn
- Tennessean:
If NASCAR proceeds with caution endings, fans may leave by Larry Woody
posted May 9, 2004
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- ThatsRacin.com:
Embracing racing seems a struggle for far too many in sport's hotbed by David Poole
- Charlotte Observer:
Elliott Sadler's Race for Hope is payback for devoted parents, fans by Lee Spencer
- Kansas City Star:
[Robby] Gordon stays on course and
Truex truly the best in dominating Busch series victory by Jim Pedley
- Alabama Live:
Gordon gaining on competition once again by Neal Sims
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Latest corporate perk: NASCAR packages - Day at the races a way to thank clients, workers by Jim Martyka
- Baltimore Sun:
A hobby that's up to speed - Collector: Eric Zwiebelman races to add more die-cast NASCAR models to his by Todd Holden
- Bristol Herald Courier:
BMS owner helped bring racing on par with other U.S. sports by Dave McGee
- Charleston Post and Courier:
Stewart too good a driver to be causing so much trouble by David Caraviello
- Daily Press:
Fast times at RIR - Drivers predict good speeds on Richmond International Raceway's new asphalt this week by Marty O' Brein
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Always good to catch up with DW and
Around the Garage - Independent teams struggle to stay in fight and
Ride at your own risk - After being injured in a Truck Series crash, Aaron Daniel struggled to get by and
Glitzy, big teams demand sizable policies by Godwin Kelly
- ESPN.com PRM:
Time to let women in NASCAR by Jerry Bonkowski
- Fayetteville Observer:
[Bobby] Allison intrigued by new NASCAR by Hermann Wendorff
- FoxSports:
Dr. DW to graduates: 'Don't beat yourself';
Team sets table for Kahne to close the deal by Darrell Waltrip
- Frontstretch:
Truex Jr. dominates the day at Gateway International Raceway by Nikki Krone;
Part Time Awesome by Toni Heffelfinger
- Indianapolis Star:
A view to safety - Delphi has installed cameras on Indy Racing League safety trucks to alert rescuers to what's happening around them by Chris O'Malley
- NASCAR.com:
Conversation: Jeff Green by Lee Montgomery
- The Pilot:
NASCAR’s Stewart Is All the Rage by Andy Cagle
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
On the road to a miracle / Hermie Sadler races, but his wife takes the wheel as a labor of love and
Tuition at autism schools is expensive / But the programs or home-school districts can often provide help by Mike Harris;
NASCAR Notes by Nate Ryan
- Rockford Register Star:
NASCAR champs return to Madison by Doug Goodman
- Rock River Times:
Phil Pash’s World of Wheels
- Seattle Times:
Getting on track with NASCAR in the Northwest and
NASCAR provides plenty of family fun by José Miguel Romero
- Speed Channel:
Busch - Truex Hits Jackpot at Gateway by Ben Blake
- St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Truex is fastest before and after by Stu Durando;
Wallaces have rough night at Gateway by Ken Roberts
- The Telegraph:
Despite double duty, Waltrip on top of game in Busch Series by Chad Baalman
posted May 8, 2004
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- ThatsRacin.com:
Bobby Labonte off to good start in a quiet, businesslike fashion by Mike Harris of the AP
- Belleville News Democrat:
Gateway readies for jam-packed day by Rod Kloeckner
- Kansas City Star:
Busch teams like one-day stands by Jim Pedley
- Lexington Herald-Leader:
Season opens with ARCA race by Jennifer Smith
- Team Ford Racing:
RIR's Rave Reviews
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Drivers appreciate support of mothers/Notes by Rick Minter
- Capital Times:
Kenseth's in Hog heaven - NASCAR star a Harley aficionado by Tamira Surprenant
- Chicago Tribune:
NASCAR is lucky Gordon stayed put - The driver some fans despise once seriously considered making the move to Formula One by Ed Hinton
- Cincinnati Enquirer:
ARCA veteran keeps rolling by Dustin Dow
- Cincinnati Post:
Developing young racers by Victoria Sun
- Daily Star:
The Inside Track: What's Stewart's problem anyway? by Popular Bob Christ
- FoxSports:
Green starts over with toned-down temperament by Pete Wickham of the Sporting News;
Team sets table for Kahne to close the deal by Darrell Waltrip;
Busch Series serves as Cup, rules proving ground by Jeff Hammond;
Busch one-day show could help expanding Cup schedule by Larry McReynolds
- Frontstretch:
Down to the Wire in Kentucky; ASA Racing Makes its Debut by Mistie Bibbee
- Greenville News:
Gateway to the future? by Mike Hembree
- Insider Racing News:
What I Like About You: Jimmy Spencer by Carol Einarsson;
Kasey With a K ~ Keep Your Eye on Him by Paul Miron
- Inside the Pit Box:
In response to Nobody Wins by Cassandra Hollinsworth (Jr Fans) Get Over It by kebo
- Journal Press:
Junior, Jeff and Tony: The Best and Brightest by Pete Barber
- Las Vegas Sun:
Kyle [Busch] demanding more from himself by Brian Hilderbrand
- Louisville Courier Journal:
The Frank Kimmel Series' by Dave Koerner
- Michigan Live:
A Seat in the Fast Lane: American Seating chairs take their place on speedway's Monster Bridge by Rob Kirkbride
- NASCAR.com:
Benson reduced to raw rookie at Gateway;
Notebook: R. Gordon looking at hectic month and
By the Numbers: Charter 250 by Dave Rodman;
Viewer's Guide: Charter 250 by Mark Spoor
- The News Item:
How much do Cup drivers earn? by Greg
- Ocean County Register:
A dozen reasons to be proud by Robby Gordon;
Racing, NBA fans let him have it by Randy Youngman
- RacingOne:
Talk is Cheap [about all the talk shows on Speed] by Pete Pistone
- Roanoke Times:
Racing toward reality TV by Dustin Long
- St Louis Post Dispatch:
Event's condensed schedule is challenge by Stu Durando;
Pit Stops: May 8 by John Sonderegger
- St Petersburg Times:
Cost of racing rises faster than drivers' speeds by Brant James
- Stock Car City:
I Wonder If....by Walter Newcomb;
A Fans Stand: Buying for Mom by Jeannine Petriel
- Tampa Tribune:
Labonte's Car To Get `D-Day' Theme/Notes and
Real, Virtual Worlds Collide For NASCAR's Younger Set by Tony Fabrizio
- USA Today:
Dover bridges the gap with fans in mind by Chris Jenkins
- Wisconsin State Journal:
Kenseth, Kvapil want to put on a good show at MIS by Jesse Osborne
posted May 7, 2004
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- ThatsRacin.com:
Jeff Gordon, 24 team enjoying the success, looking for more by Jim Utter
- Kansas City Star:
Ford sees improvement in Nextel Cup cars by Jim Pedley
- Miami Herald:
Tough trek for Nadeau by Cammy Clark
- The State:
From fairways to straightaways by David Newton
- Ford Racing:
Sadler Riding High Heading to Off Week
- Alabama Live:
Crashed & bashed by Neal Sims
- Arizona Republic:
Sadler hopes for strong finish and
PIR to hear soon on 2nd NASCAR race/Notes by Mark Armijo
- Boston Herald:
Truex Jr. likely to make Cup debut at NHIS in September by David Exum
- Caledonian Record:
Strap In - Don't Use That Word by Big Bigelow
- Catchfence:
Ricky Gonzalez - Heads to Ohio For Inaugural CTS Event by Marty Tyler;
He Said She Said by Chris Knight, Lori Tyler, Lyndon Amick, Marty Tyler & Kyle Anderson;
Green Flag Black Flag by Lori Tyler
- CBS Sportsline:
NASCAR bad boy Stewart tough to figure by Jeff Owens
- The Daily Dispatch:
Advice to the South: Stop splurging on NASCAR
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Birthplace of Speed: Several cities race to claim fame by Eileen Zaffiro
- Dallas Morning News:
Stewart's running hot again - Bumping incidents dent the reputation of the temperamental driver and
Notebook: Barrett proof that safety innovations work by Terry Blount
- Delaware News Journal:
Dover speedway unveils seats with a unique view by Mike Finney
- The Dolphin:
Paschall's point: What dents? by Woody Paschall
- ESPN.com RPM: Business as usual at Gibbs Racing by Rupen Fofaria
- FoxSports:
Gordon, Johnson to finish 1-2 in title chase by Darrell Waltrip;
8 team needs to improve on fast, flat tracks by Larry McReynolds;
Leading different lives, Dale Jr. & Kenseth have more than competition in common by Lee Spencer
- Frontstretch:
A special ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ wish to Tony Stewart’s Mom by Cheryl Walker;
A Safer Track Projectile by Tammy Jernigan;
Second Fiddle: Around the Busch and Craftsman Truck Series by Toni Heffelfinger
- Indianpolis Star:
Pit Pass: Stewart works through slump by Curt Cavin & Steve Ballard
- Insider Racing News:
What's Your Beef? Stalkings, Spins, and Self-Control by Carol Einarsson
- Inside the Pit Box:
NASCAR's Whipping Boy by K. Meadows
- LastCowboys.com:
An article that isn't about Tony Stewart by Clint Newlin
- Las Vegas Review Journal:
Cup race would be better salute to moms by Jeff Wolf
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Racing Beat - Nighttime races make for full days by Dave Kallmann
- Peoria Star Journal:
Tony the Target not in more trouble with NASCAR by Jane Miller
- RacinDeals:
Mike Joy: Inside the Spin Out Zone by Mike Harper
- San Diego Union Tribune:
At 17, Lynsey Tilton may be on the fast track to Nextel Cup by Bill Center
- Speedwaymedia.com:
Keeping an open mind on racing by Michael Martinez
- Stock Car Gazette:
I Guess The Other Drivers Are On Their Own by Kim Salter
- Teamracin.com:
The Weekly Plus/Minus and Golden Mikey Award - California by Mike Brown
- Treasure Coast Palm:
Jeff Gordon returns to form by Bill Whitehead
- USA Today:
Dover bridges the gap with fans in mind by Chris Jenkins
- Williams Company:
One-Day Shows: Do-able In Cup Racing?
- Winston Salem Journal:
On the Rise to Stardom by Mike Mulhern
posted May 6, 2004
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- Chick-Fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride: 2004
Day 4: Tues. May 4 Greetings from Oklahoma City!
- ThatsRacin.com:
Mom, I really owe you this time, so let's do Mother's Day dinner by Kasey Kahne
- Miami Herald:
NASCAR gains local fans by Cammy Clark
- Philadelphia Daily News:
NASCAR seems to have made right call with Nextel by Bill Fleischman
- Augusta Chronicle:
Racing takes initiative to diversify sport and
One-day affair for Busch drivers and
NASCAR newsmaker Ricky Rudd by Don Coble
- Catchfence:
Bowyer's Run by Clint Bowyer;
A Rookie's Story: First Laps by Pete Cayer;
Kevin Conway Has One Busy Weekend by Marty Tyler
- CNNSI:
Go for broke - Stewart's hard-driving style makes for more entertaining racing by B. Duane Cross
- Cup Scene Daily:
Threats and Beggings and the Annual Fantasy Garage Driver/Sponsor Matchmaking Service by Thom Bittner
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Put a sheet over this Stewart case by Godwin Kelly
- Delaware News Journal:
Now 32, is Wonderboy changing into Superman? and
Health forces Neuenberger out of series/Notes and
Tony Stewart in midst of storm by Mike Finney
- ERcaeFans:
Fantasy Fodder: Busch Gateway Qualifying Notes by TonyB;
ODI (Overall Driver Index) After California by LTPicks;
History of NASCAR - 1949 by John Hayes;
Nextel Cup Rankings After California by TonyB and John Hayes
- Femmefan.com:
Clueless NASCAR Bumbles Again by Valerie Wood
- FoxSports:
16 to go: Who's in & out of the Chase for the Championship and
Owner Gordon proud of Busch, Indy teams by Jeff Hammond;
Fixing yellow-flag finishes is a work in progress by Larry McReynolds
- Free Lance Star:
NASCAR drivers are role models for our children by Sibby Young;
Wanted: Responsible daredevils for NASCAR by Nathan Moore
- Frontstretch:
NASCAR and Fox Add More Sponsors - Odds and Ends by Dennis Michelson;
Busch Series in the Spotlight at Gateway by Brandon Duan;
Voices from the Heartland; Happy Mother's Day Mom! (and some NASCAR stuff too) by Jeff Meyer;
Blowin' in the Wind by Amy Henderson
- Greenville News:
[Elliott] Sadler shines in '04 and
Caution: Big changes ahead and
NASCAR adds female driver by Mike Hembree
- The Inside Grove:
The X Factor by Terri Ketterman
- Insider Racing News:
The Art of Contradiction by Carol Bell;
Change Won't Hurt NASCAR Fans..They're Everywhere by Dan Hamilton
- Inside the Pit Box:
Miscellaneous Observations, Opinions & Rants: Fans(?) Rants by Don Hamm
- Los Angeles Daily News:
Gordon a target of rowdy fans by Tim Haddock
- Martinsville Bulletin (one day article):
NASCAR tossing out tradition by Chris Dollarhite
- NASCAR.com:
Md. couple go karting with Greens for charity by Lee Montgomery
- Open Wheel Racing:
God Works All Things To The Good, Even In Racing by Reverend Pat Evans
- Racing Junky:
Who's Hot - Who's Not after California by Abby Chase;
Jeff Gordon at California - A Fan's Perspective by Janis Van Schooten;
Random Ramblings - Fuel Mileage Races..Yawn by Eric Swing
- RacingOne:
Gearheads and Deadheads by Mike Mulhern;
Short Track Attack - Casey Closed by Jeremy Troiano
- Richmond Times-Dispatch:
Drivers in clash require 'space' - After California incident, Wallace, Stewart aren't talking to each other by Nate Ryan;
Carolina blue as NASCAR cashes out by Bob Lipper
- Speedwaymedia.com:
Views Of An Air Head From Interplanetary Space by Ron Thornton
- St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
At Gateway, Kenny Wallace is just warming up and
Even minus IRL, Gateway stays on track by Stu Durando
- Stock Car City:
The Catch Can: What is Tony Stewart Doing? by Rick Eckart
- Tampa Tribune:
Winning Daytona Has One Drawback by Tony Fabrizio
- Teamracin.com:
My Two Cents Worth by Todd Berger
- USA Today:
After California, NASCAR at a stopping point
- Winston Salem Journal:
Darby says NASCAR setups are on target - Off-season expectations were too high, according to competition director by Mike Mulhern
posted May 5, 2004
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- ThatsRacin.com:
Busch Series Notebook - Driver Kyle Busch finds himself in a strong points position by Jim Utter
- American Thunder:
Rusty Wallace at Full Throttle by Ryan McGee
- Autoweek:
Racing Forward, Carefully: The Nextel Cup car of the future takes form by Bill McGuire
- All NASCAR Racing-All the Time:
Fox’s Coverage is Turning the Corner by Jack Lewis
- Catchfence:
California's Economy Runs by Russell Schmidt;
Catchfence Cup: California by Rich Kessler
- CBS Sportsline:
Feud of the Week: Rusty Wallace vs. Tony Stewart Brian De Los Santos
- CNNSI:
Don't sacrifice your education for going racing by Ricky Rudd
- Delaware News Journal:
Labonte's car will honor D-Day by Mike Finney
- ERaceFans:
Sizzlin' N Fizzlin': BGN Edition After California by TonyB;
Dogg Bites - California by John Hayes
- ESPN.com RPM:
Gas and Go: Off the deep end
- FoxSports:
Parking Stewart would teach him self-control by Darrell Waltrip;
Talented, but tormented, Stewart doesn't deserve to be parked by Jeff Hammond;
For Gordon and Stewart, season turns on Darlington spin by Larry McReynolds
- Frontstretch:
The Trouble with Tony by Jeff Meyer;
Top Ten Gift Ideas for Mother's Day by Mistie Bibbee;
Frontstretch Folio Busch Series Edition - Gateway by Kim DeHaven;
NASCAR's Talk with Stewart Does Little Good by April Howard
- Daily Inter Lake:
NASCAR’s back: Northwest Series visits Raceway Park on Aug. 7 by Andrew Hinkelman
- Insider Racing News:
Fun In The Sun At Fontana ~ Lady in Black by Patty Kay;
Blast from the Past by Rob Lambert
- Inside the Pit Box:
Random Ramblings & Musings/CA Highs & Lows by Don Hamm
- LaidBackRacing.com:
Random Race Fan Rants.Retire? Rusty HAHA, the Darlington Mother's Day 400 and cut the Dega Fans a Break by Jo Ann Hlavac
- Las Vegas Sun:
Stewart draws ire for recklessness by Brian Hilderbrand
- Los Angeles Times:
Stewart Is OK With NASCAR by Martin Henderson
- NASCAR.com:
Last Lap: Fuel for fire by Marty Smith;
Track Smack: Off week by Casey Mears, Ryan Smithson, Dave Rodman, Marty Smith and Lee Montgomery
- Patriot-News:
Labonte caught up in Stewart's mess by Jerry Reigle
- Roanoke Times:
NASCAR notes - Drivers ponder points on off week by Dustin Long
- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle:
Gaughan closing on rookie leader - Kodak-sponsored car improving each week by James Johnson
- San Diego Union Tribune:
Taking it easy pays off for Johnson by Bill Center
- Speedwaymedia.com:
Nashole of the Week by Gary Askounes;
Back of the Pack: Cope Remains In Front Of Those Who Remain Behind by Ron Thornton
- St. Louis Post Dispatch:
Green is back in a big way and competing for a title by Ken Roberts
- Teamracin.com:
The Aftermath: California by Chuck Abrams
- The Telegraph:
Wallace enjoys time at Gateway preparing for Charter 250 Chad Baalman
- Tennessean:
Drivers support jockeys wearing ads/Notes by Larry Woody
- USA Today:
Diversity lands in driver's seat by Chris Jenkins
- Valvoline.com:
A Racer's Racer Does the Double Double by I.N. Sider
- Winston Salem Journal:
Gordon is comfortable in his role as a statesman and leader for Nextel Cup and
NASCAR Notebook: Teams have new take on points race by Mike Mulhern
posted May 4, 2004
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- ThatsRacin.com:
It's funny how things work out, says Gordon, the guy poised in 3rd and
Top 40 Driver Rankings - Jimmie Johnson moves to head of class, has tons of momentum by David Poole
- Kansas City Star:
Stewart, Wallace rub each other wrong way by Jim Pedley
- Abilene Reporter-News:
Evernham talks NACAR engineering by Dru Willis
- Around the Track in NASCAR: Jeff Gordon's Running Strong by Tom Sampson
- All NASCAR Racing-All the Time:
Jeff Gordon sails to victory in California by Kevin Carver
- Catchfence:
Schneider NASCAR Power Ratings by Bill Schneider
- Daily Bulletin:
Hot, crazy day ends weekend by Kevin Hamlin
- Duluth News Tribune:
The new [EN]face of NASCAR by Viv Bernstein of the New York Times
- ERaceFans:
Sizzlin' N Fizzlin': Nextel Cup Edition After California;
BGN Rankings After California;
Poll: What should be done about Tony Stewart?
- ESPN.com RPM:
After 10 races, Gordon's rolling by Rupen Fofaria;
Motorsports Weekend Wrap-up
- Express Times:
Gordon gasses it right into Victory Lane by Chuck Givler
- FoxSports:
Gordon's tire tweak from driver's seat wins race by Jeff Hammond;
Making strategy calls for 43 drivers from the booth by Larry McReynolds;
It's a sellers market on pit road and
Fast friends [Matt Kenseth and Dale Earnhardt Jr.] by Lee Spencer of the Sporting News
- Frontstretch:
Wanted: Egocentric Millionaires for NASCAR Sponsors and
Gordon grabs another in Auto Club 500 and
Johnson brings the back-up to the front by Kim DeHaven;
Ridiculously High Price of Fuel by Tammy Jernigan;
Busch Making the Grade - Stater Brothers 300 - California Speedway by Dennis Michelsen
- Gaston Gazette:
Rusty Vs. Tony: No One Wins by Monte Dutton
- Indianapolis Star:
NASCAR Notes - Petty rides motorcycle for charity and
Gordon gains momentum by Steve Ballard
- Insider Racing News:
Cheers and Jeers - Winning The Right Way by Carol Einarsson
- Inside the Pit Box:
California Steamin'', Playoff Dreamin''? by Don Hamm
- LastCowboys.com:
Gordon gets second wind and second win in California by Clint Newlin
- Los Angeles Times:
Gordon Beats the Heat, Field in Auto Club 500 by Shav Glick;
Earnhardt Can't Find Words by Martin Henderson;
Stewart Is Riding on Edge Again by Mike Kupper;
Notebook - Bottle-Throwing Happens Again
- NASCAR.com:
Conversation: Scott Wimmer by Ryan Smithson;
Sunoco Pit Move of the Race: Fontana and
Tech Q&A: Robert 'Bootie' Barker by Ryan Smithson
- North County Times:
A real gas for Gordon and
Kahne's rookie tank far from running dry/Notes by Cliff Kirkpatrick;
Luck, gas run out for Labonte, others by Ed Wehde
- Orange County Register:
Tony the terror? Stewart bangs into Gordon, then Wallace, who angrily reacts to the latest run-in by Damian Dottore;
Fans' treatment of Gordon the pits by Randy Youngman
- Pasadena Star News:
Gordon strikes California gold - Fuel management stops contenders by Louis Brewster;
Rookie Gaughan overcomes the Fontana elements and
Pole again proves to be no prize by Keith Lair
- Peoria Star Journal:
Dream camp now family's mission by Jane Miller
- Piggott Times:
Reporter watches NASCAR up close and personal by Chloe Pollard
- Race2win: Fire and Ice by Jeff Holtzclaw
- RacingOne:
Short Track Attack - Choose You Lose by Jeremy Troiano
- Rappy's Racing:
RaceBeat by Rich Romer
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Family Feud - Push comes to shove when 43 'brothers' hit the racetracks by Nate Ryan
- Rocky Mountain News:
Stewart too close for comfort/Notes by Jim Benton
- San Diego Union Tribune:
Stewart not a hit with hittee drivers by Bill Center;
Hollywood crowd right at home with these car chase scenes by Nick Canepa
- Speed Channel:
Robin Rants and Ranks by Robin Miller
- Speedcouch.com:
Fox Coverage of the Auto Club 500 by Desmond Hobson
- Speedwaymedia.com:
NASCAR talks to Stewart, but He Ain't Listenin' by Allen Madding;
If It Is A Choice Between Talladega Or Petty, G'Bye Kyle - by Ron Thornton;
The Good, The Bad - Fontana California by Barb Northey
- St Petersburg Times:
Kyle Petty: Let's leave Talladega by Brant James
- St Louis Post-Dispatch:
Waltrip enjoys busy schedule by Stu Durando
- Tampa Tribune:
Hearing-Impaired Driver Seeks 4th East Bay Title by Gary Ardrey
- TeamRacin:
Helton and Petty Get Cocky by Jim Worsley [good for them!]
- USA Today:
A year later, Nadeau eager to get back on track/Notes by Chris Jenkins;
Stewart gets defensive about aggressive driving and
In Golden State, Gordon takes second straight by David Leon Moore;
Up to Speed with Sadler - Losing the fuel duel in California by Elliott Sadler
- Winston Salem Journal:
With consecutive wins, Gordon is hottest driver on the Nextel Cup tour and
Gas Relief: Johnson's luck holding out and
NASCAR Notebook: Gordon says tracks should be proactive about trash tossing by Mike Mulhern
posted May 3, 2004
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- ThatsRacin.com:
Jeff Gordon wins again and this one's, well, a gas
Harvick finds solace in a top-10 finish by David Poole;
Some late-race runs run out of gas and
Stewart draws Wallace's ire and Stewart returns the fire by Jim Utter;
Sunday's Race Rewind - Numbers after first 10 races don't favor a 'conservative' case by Jim Utter and David Poole
- Ford Racing:
Blue Monday Follows California Sunday and
Kenseth Finishes Top 5 in Fontana
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Gordon shows he's lucky and good and
Wallace blasts Stewart after collision by Al Levine
- All NASCAR Racing-All the Time:
Surprise: California has good race, with fuel mileage finish by Matthew Blaylock
- Catchfence:
Gordon cruises to victory by Cliff Maurand;
NASCAR's Evolution by John "Pipesmoke"
- CNNSI:
Day-zed and confused - Kansas' celebration of not-so-native son Tony Stewart may start trend by Pete McEntegart
- ERaceFans:
Jeff Gordon Wins Back-To-Back and
Tiny's TV Times: St. Louis
- ESPN.com:
Racing toward the small screen [Dale Earnhardt Jr.] by Miki Turner
- FoxSports:
Inside Dish: No rest, just tests, for Cup drivers by Lee Spencer;
Making Their Points: Twice as nice for Gordon by Todd Behrendt;
Gordon takes low road to California win by Darrell Waltrip;
Riding With Junior: California
- Gaston Gazette:
Gordon's Starting To Get That Champion's Look and
Postrace Report: Auto Club 500 and
There's A Reason for This Different Breed Of Fan and
Wallace Wonders What's Amiss With Stewart by Monte Dutton
- Insider Racing News:
Ferko Lawsuit: Again, The Fans Will Be The Losers by Carol Bell;
California NASCAR Notebook - Sunday by Connie Felix;
Momentum On Gordon's Side - Wins Back-To-Back Races by Ron Felix
- LaidbackRacing.com:
Mad Mikie's Rants and Raves by Mad Mikie Kuver
- NASCAR.com:
Gaughan continues upswing with top-10 and
'Iceman' stays cool; W. Burton battles back by Ryan Smithson;
Kahne, Mayfield flirt with victory once again by Marty Smith
- Racing Junky:
Nextel Cup Power Rankings after California by Skip Jefferson;
Its Just My Opinion - What's up with Tony? by Sue Kellogg;
It's Time to Share the Wealth by Allison Wagda;
Busch Bandits - Their Bank Accounts Grow by Sandy Blackshaw;
Stater Brothers 250 - Busch Race Re-Cap by Valerie Gamsky
- RacingOne:
If You Can't Say Something Nice and
Fontana Race Recap by Matt McLaughlin
- Rappy's Racing:
Beating Around The Busch and
Biffle wins California Nail Biter by Thomas Chemris
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Golden Gordon / He captures his third checkered flag in 8 races at California Speedway and
Wallace angry with Stewart / 'He needs to get his act together,' Wallace says of 2002 Cup champ/Notes by Nate Ryan
- Roanoke Times:
Gordon cruises to repeat and
California notes - Stewart rubbing Wallace wrong way by Dustin Long
- Speed Channel:
Gordon Scores Second Win in a Row and
Sunday Fontana Notebook by Ben Blake
- SpeedwayMedia.com:
Gordon wins back-to-back races and
Biffle wins the Stater Bros. 300 by Pamela
- Stock Car Gazette:
Happy Hammers Home (Best Fontana Finish) by Robyn Snell;
PowerAde Buddies by K. Ryan Moody;
In the Groove for 5/1/04! Talladega, California, & Michigan Speedways by Cheryl Roby
- TeamRacin.com:
Dale's California Run by Jim Worsley;
Not Busch League Anymore by Mike Brown
- Winston Salem Journal:
2 in a row for Gordon - Johnson is a distant second; Stewart, Wallace have run-in and
Going West: NASCAR eager to exploit L.A. market and
NASCAR Notebook: Running on empty is no fun for drivers by Mike Mulhern
posted May 2, 2004
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Centrally located? It's a big country and race teams may need to eventually get closer to the action and
Kyle Petty responds to display at 'Dega and
Drivers, tires, teams can expect to feel the heat on Sunday by David Poole;
A Q&A with driver Jimmie Johnson
- Charlotte Observer:
A Pomona win would be ideal for Craven and Wells by Lee Spencer
- Kansas City Star:
Nextel Cup heads west to California by Jim Pedley
- Alabama Live:
Good show' good guideline for NASCAR and
From 4th to fastest byt Neal Sims
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
ASA now embracing feeder role and
Garvey picks up ASA win by Rick Minter;
Open Road and
NASCAR Report/Notes by Al Levine
- Augusta Chronicle:
Young drivers take top starting spots by Don Coble
- Charleston Post and Courier:
Money, TV fuel NASCAR's westward expansion and
Two sports, two different responses to hooliganism by David Caraviello
- Clanton Advertisor:
NASCAR stuck to its guns at 'Dega by Jeff Findley
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
[Owners Points/Listings] It's all in the way ya look at it, Pappa by Godwin Kelly;
Thriftiness hands Bodine post-racing job by Ken Willis;
Around the Garage - Driven far and wide by Buddy Shacklette
- ERaceFans:
RaceDay: Auto Club 500 From California
- FoxSports:
California Viewer's Guide by Steve Byrnes
- Gaston Gazette:
Kahne Hopes Success Can Offset Inconsistency/Notes and
Struggling Drivers Make 'The Drive' Quite a Treat and
The Tidal Wave of the Future and
Wallace, Like the Sport In General, Targets California by Monte Dutton
- Indianapolis Star:
Some want to trash finishes under yellow and
NASCAR Notebook - Bobby Labonte maintains top 10 spot by Steve BallardBR>
- Insider Racing News:
NASCAR Made Easy by Patty Kay;
California NASCAR Notebook - Saturday by Connie Felix
- Inside the Pit Box:
I Finally Figured It Out & Pole Run Surprises by Don Hamm
- Los Angeles Daily News:
Biffle has enough gas to win Busch race by Tim Haddock;
Deep rookie field follows Stewart's lead and
Front row no sure thing at today's Cup race by Louis Brewster;
Finishing touch all thats missing by Jim Gazzolo;
Army losing this race - Pricey NASCAR sponsorship yields no new recruits by Drew Johnson [the anti-Military sponsorship guy]
- Los Angeles Times:
Gordon Stars in Several Series by Shav Glick
- Michigan Live:
She 'dated' Earnhardt by Michael Godard Sr.
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
NASCAR walks fine yellow line Fans prefer racing to the end by Dave Kallmann
- NASCAR.com:
Notebook: Compton's luck takes a turn by Ryan Smithson;
Johnson leads the way in Fontana Happy Hour by Marty Smith;
Petty team confident of improvement by Mike Harris of the AP
- Orange County Register:
NASCAR plan has glaring omission [Safety Crew] and
Biffle overcomes early woes/Notes and
Fontana first Nextel Cup venue to get SAFER by Damian Dottore;
Busch ain't misbehavin' by Mark Whicker;
Preparing to take the circle route by Randy Youngman
- Orlando Sentinel:
Fans trash NASCAR's new image by Ed Hinton
- Pasadena Star-News:
Gaughan learning ropes in NASCAR by Keith Lair
- Peoria Star Journal:
Dream camp now family's mission by Jane Miller
- Press Enterprise:
For Schrader, experience prevails and
Biffle charters way to win by Joe Hamelin;
Everybody wants Junior and
All seats sold for Cup race/Notes by Jim Short;
Reluctant race fan by Jim Alexander;
Job pits them against time
Crews' hurried work on race cars plays essential role in winning - or losing by Elena Arnold
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Down Town / When Wood Brothers Racing packed up its operation..... by Bob Lipper;
What's Next in Nextel Cup / Points race comes to a key juncture California-RIR double offers preview of teams that could make Chase and
Fuel move pays off in Biffle's win / Competitors wind up needing gas in key late stages of the race and
NASCAR Notes by Nate Ryan
- Roanoke Times:
California notes - Boycott Talladega, says Petty and
NASCAR cautious about late cautions by Duston Long
- Tampa Tribune:
Racing USA: How 'Bout L.A.? by Tony Fabrizio
- Tennessean:
Fans should be hot about decision to freeze the field by Larry Woody
- Winston Salem Journal:
Sinking: The Rock will soon be 6 feet under by Lenox Rawlings;
A Tough Sell - NASCAR is in competition with Lakers, Disneyland, beaches and
Drivers say Talladega call was right and
Good Old Days: Warner Hodgdon ahead of his time by Mike Mulhern
posted May 1, 2004
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- ThatsRacin.com:
Kahne captures California pole, the 3rd of his rookie season by David Poole
- Ford Racing:
Sadler Leads Taurus Qualifying at CA
- Alameda Times:
New, fast track at Infineon New surface adds speed at Infineon by Jack Rux
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Kahne leads youth brigade in Auto Club qualifying/Notes by Al Levine
- All NASCAR Racing-All the Time:
Interview with Ricky Gonzalez by Kevin Carver
- Catchfence:
Rookie Kahne on the pole by Cliff Maurand;
Jason Leffler Scores Out West, Wins Busch Pole by Chris Knight
- Cincinnati Post:
Cockpit pollution - NASCAR concerned about carbon monoxide poisoning by Janet Zimmerman
- Daily Bulletin:
From Top of the Box by Kevin Hamlin
- Daily Star Online:
Shower of beer cans leaves black eye on NASCAR by Popular Bob Christ
- ESPN:
Johnson's approach working by Jerry Bonkowski
- Express-Times:
[Nazareth] Speedway future in question by Chuck Givler
- FoxSports:
Gordon heads list of Sporting News' top 10 drivers by Lee Spencer;
With stepfather's return, Gordon steps up by Darrell Waltrip;
Fireproof coating eliminates cockpit distractions by Jeff Hammond;
Speed Reading: Dude! Where's my NASCAR? Go west! by Ryan McGee
- Frontstretch:
Rookies Dominate Nextel Cup Qualifying by April Howard;
Nextel Cup Regulars Stand Out During Busch Series Qualifying by Mistie Bibbee;
Just A Few Questions I Have by Amy Henderson;
A view from the Gear Jammer Nation - Barcy Spigner Award by Steven Spates
- Gaston Gazette:
A Hit is a Walk and a Lead Change Is Darn Near Anything and
Qualifying Raises Kahne and
Robby Gordon Hopes for a California Breakthrough by Monte Dutton
- Insider Racing News:
What's Your Beef? The Mailbox is Full by Carol Einarsson
- Inside the Pit Box:
Nobody Wins by Cassandra Hollingsworth
- Los Angeles Times:
Rookie Drivers Blow by Veterans and
Leffler Climbs Back Up and Wins Busch 300 Pole/NASCAR Notes by Shav Glick;
These Races Heading in Different Directions by Mike Penner
- Motorsport.com:
Busch looks to earn back points at Fontana and
Sadler in championship form by Linda Przygodski
- NASCAR.com:
Craven working his way through tough season by Ryan Smithson;
Notebook: Running orders set with 'loops' by Dave Rodman
- North County Times:
Fine-tuning isn't restricted to just the race cars by Cliff Kirkpatrick
- Orange County Register:
Sadler used to adversity by Mark Whicker;
Rookies to the front by Damian Dottore
- Press Enterprise:
Curses: It's Kahne and
Leffler tops Cup regulars/Notes by Jim Short;
Always the storyteller - "DW: A Lifetime Going Around in Circles" by David Rasbach;
Museum tells the stories of very cool cars by Cathy Maestri
- Press Telegram:
Leffler wows the Fontana crowd by Thomas St. Myer
- RacinDeals:
The Spin Out Zone: Caution Flags, Marty Smith, and Brendan Gaughan Get Bumped by Mike Harper
- Racing Junky:
Picks of the Rcae - California by the Swami;
Did You Hear This? by Jimmy Kerr
- RacingOne:
Cautionary Tale by Pete Pistone
- Rappy's Racing:
Help Wanted: NASCAR Veteran Leadership Needed by Rogue Reporter Andy;
Fantasy Thoughts - California by Judd Orrell
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Stewart driving on edge again? and
NASCAR Notes by Nate Ryan
- Roanoke Times:
2 to ready for the show by Dustin Long
- San Diego Union Tribune:
NASCAR's kids get to front in a hurry by Bill Center
- Speed Channel:
Gordo Steals The Show by Robin Miller;
Kahne Claims Third Nextel Cup Pole of Season by Ben Blake
- Speedwaymedia.com:
Ban Gordon by Gary Askounes
- St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
NASCAR is a hot ticket in California market by Stu Durando;
Pit Stops: May 1 by John Sonderegger
- St. Petersburg Times:
Nelson's task: outfit 'car of tomorrow' by Brant James
- Tampa Tribune:
Fans To See More Of Stars During All-Star Challenge/Notes and
Give Fans Finish They Pay For by Tony Fabrizio
- Toledo Balde:
Practice makes perfect: Robby Gordon takes his car for a ride at MIS by Matt Markey
- Winston Salem Journal:
NASCAR Notebook Frustrated Stewart getting into run-ins and
Anticlimax: Yellow-flag finish was safe way to go and
Kahne wins pole again by Mike Mulhern
- Wisconsin State Journal:
13-year-old gets a driver's education by Jesse Osborne
3/10/2004
- Sports Illustrated:
NASCAR's King - The racing legend on how stock cars sped to the forefront in his home state by Richard Petty
2/23/2004
- CNN's Larry King Live: for those who missed the show last week: Interview With NASCAR Drivers Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Jeff Gordon
8/15/2002
- Philadelphia Daily News: Full throttle toward opportunity by John Smallwood (more info at www.urbanyouthracingschool.com
3/23/2002
- Good Explanation of the history of the 43 car field, provisionals, etc at NASCAR.com: 43-car field a product of slow change by Dave Rodman.
10/1/2001
- Interesting and heartwarming Story UPDATE III: A chance meeting with a fallen hero by Marty Smith of NASCAR.com(9-20-2001)
UPDATE on the story: story at That's Racin' via the Kansas City Star - Pilot's son to fulfill NASCAR wish; A Brief Review: How do you tell the wife of one of the pilots who perished in the terrorist hijackings that only a day earlier you and he had become fast friends, bonded by family stories, a love for NASCAR and a crazy devotion to Jeff Gordon?(9-25-2001)
UPDATE II: On Sunday, something truly heartwarming will happen. Matt Dahl, the son of the captain of Flight 93, will meet his hero -- Jeff Gordon. See full story at NASCAR.com: A renewed faith in the human race by Marty Smith(9-27-2001)
UPDATE III: and the followup - Lessons learned from an atypical 15-year-old by Marty Smith, about Matt Dahl meeting the drivers and much more(10-1-2001)
DW's Dale Earnhardt Jr Interview with DW Series in 2001
- FoxSports: Light helmet, heavy heart? - Waltrip: Totally NASCAR part five with Dale Earnhardt Jr. by Darrell Waltrip
- FoxSports: Growing up Earnhardt - Waltrip: Totally NASCAR part two with Dale Earnhardt Jr. by Darrell Waltrip
- FoxSports: Living legacy - Waltrip: One-on-one with Dale Earnhardt Jr. interview by Darrell Waltrip(been posted since Friday) and A time to heal - Waltrip: Dale Jr. poised to move on after grieving
Some Past Interesting Articles
- Drafting Explanation/Article REPOST: In aerodynamically intense stock-car races like the Daytona 500, the drivers form into multi-car draft lines to gain extra speed. A driver who does not enter a draft line (slipstream) will lose. Once in a line, a driver must attract a drafting partner in order to break out and try to get further ahead. Thus the effort to win leads to ever-shifting patterns of cooperation and competition among rivals. This provides a curious laboratory for several social science theories. See the full story and analysis at: Social Science at 190 MPH on NASCAR's Biggest Superspeedways by David Ronfeldt(First Monday)(2-8-2000/2-13-2002)
- Screw Machine World: NASCAR: A Sales Guide by Steve Lyzenga(3-14-2001)
- Martinsville Track Worker Update Story: see full story at Catchefence - Safety, Something Randy Hall Wants All To Be Aware by Mark Stiles(4-27-2001)
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