April 7, 2010
- Hamlin’s rehab on schedule, expects to race Saturday: #11-Denny Hamlin’s rehabilitation of his left knee, which underwent surgery a week ago to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament, remains on schedule and should allow him to compete in Saturday night’s Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway. “It’s painful, as anyone who has had this surgery or any similar surgery can tell you, but I am working hard to get back my full range of motion and get back to where I need to be,” Hamlin said in a news release. Dr. Patrick Connor of OrthoCarolina in Charlotte performed the surgery last Wednesday. Dr. Bill Heisel, who assisted in the procedure, told ESPN.com the knee should be “pretty normal” by the time Hamlin got to Phoenix. Heisel added that Hamlin shouldn’t be restricted from using his left leg to clutch or brake as long as there was no abnormal swelling. Casey Mears is on standby in case Hamlin has to come out of the car. Hamlin, who is 15th in points after his win at Martinsville before the Easter break, is expected at the very least to start the race in order to collect full points for the finish.(ESPN.com)(4-7-2010)
- IRS files lien against Mayfield: Jeremy Mayfield’s lawsuit against NASCAR isn’t his only legal issue, and if NASCAR seems like a giant to go up against, Mayfield has two even bigger entities taking action against him: The Internal Revenue Service and the North Carolina Department of Revenue. The IRS has filed a lien on property owned by Mayfield and his wife, Shana, for unpaid income taxes totaling $231,139 – $214,108 for 2008 and $17,031 for 2006. The North Carolina Department of Revenue filed a delinquent income tax notice with Mayfield for $65,932 – $62,379 for 2008 and $3,553 for 2006. The unpaid taxes were listed at $56,430 with a total of $10,502 in fines and fees. The tax documents were filed in North Carolina Superior Court in Newton, N.C. The IRS lien was filed March 29, while the North Carolina tax notice was filed Feb. 15.(Scene Daily)(4-7-2010)
- Hendrick special on Showtime: SHOWTIME will air the full-length version of “Together: The Hendrick Motorsports Story” this Wednesday, April 7 at 10:30pm/et/pt. Narrated by Tom Cruise, “Together” chronicles the history of the nine-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship team founded by Rick Hendrick. Wednesday will mark the first television broadcast of the documentary-style film in its entirety.(HMS)(4-7-2010)
- Best Western on the #00 at Phoenix: The #00 Toyota Camry for Michael Waltrip Racing also will sport a new look as longtime partner Best Western becomes a first-time primary sponsor for a Sprint Cup Series entry. Best Western’s relationship with Michael Waltrip dates back to 2004 when the World’s Largest Hotel Chain became a primary sponsor for a Nationwide Series entry and served as an associate sponsor of Waltrip’s Cup Series entry.(MWR PR), see a graphic of the car on the #00 Team Schemes page.(4-7-2010)
- Abyss on the #12 at Phoenix: Adorning the sides of the #12 Dodge Charger of Brad Keselowski this weekend is the cell phone application Abyss by Mobigloo. Available on all major cell phone carriers, Abyss is an original action puzzle game that challenges players to rearrange colored pieces by sliding them horizontally and vertically to create a path for the game’s pearls so they do not fall into the abyss of the ocean.(Penske Racing PR)(4-7-2010)
- 400th start for Sadler: Elliott Sadler will make his 400th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start this weekend. Saturday’s event will mark Sadler’s 17th career NSCS start at Phoenix International Raceway. “I honestly can’t believe this weekend will mark my 400th career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start” Sadler said. “I’m really fortunate to be able to be in this position. I get to do a job I really love, work with really great people and I’ve been able to win some races along the way. Its crazy though how fast time has gone by since my first full season in 1999.”(RPM PR)(4-7-2010)
- 200 Starts for Edwards: #99-Carl Edwards is set to make his 200th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday, April 10 in the Subway Fresh Fit 600. His first start came at Michigan International Speedway on August 22, 2004 where he started 23rd and finished 10th. In 199 starts Edwards has earned 16 wins, 61 top-five, 102 top-10 finishes and four poles. He has completed 57,461 laps and led 2,599 of them. His best finish in the point standings came in 2008 when he finished second, only 69 points from the championship. He has made the Chase four out the five years he has competed full time in the series. Of drivers who have started 200 races from 1972-present, only six have more wins that Edwards on their 200th start: Jeff Gordon (45), Jimmie Johnson (27), Darrell Waltrip (25), Tony Stewart (19), Rusty Wallace (18) and Bill Elliott (17).(Roush Fenway PR)(4-7-2010)
- Valvoline back on the #43: Allmendinger has made three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts at Phoenix International Raceway. Valvoline returns to sponsor Allmendinger’s #43 Ford this weekend. Allmendinger finished 13th in the fall race in Phoenix last season.(RPM PR), see an image of the car on my #43 Team Schemes page.(4-7-2010)
- Crown Royal Black on the #17: This weekend at Phoenix, Kenseth will pilot the #17 Crown Royal Black Ford.(Roush Fenway PR)(4-7-2010)
- CRAVE potato chips debuting at Phoenix: CRAVE Potato Chips, the official potato chip of Phoenix International Raceway, will make its debut April 8-10 at the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 600 NASCAR event weekend. The new line of potato chips is the creation of former All-Pro linebacker and Arizona Cardinals player Jamir Miller, now CEO and Founder of Sack Time Snacks, Inc., based in Scottsdale, Ariz. CRAVE Chips will be available for race fans to sample on race weekend at PIR before hitting supermarkets.(PIR)(4-7-2010)
- Jim Boeheim named Grand Marshal for Nationwide race at the Glen: Fans that attend the Zippo 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at The Glen on Saturday, August 7 will see a well-known face in a very new place during the pre-race ceremonies. Syracuse University Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim will serve as the Grand Marshal for the race and say the most famous words in racing “Gentlemen, start your engines” just minutes before the green flag drops at approximately 2:00 PM EST. In addition to his honorary duties, Coach Boeheim will watch the race with a limited number of S.U. hoops fanatics from the confines of one of WGI’s VIP hospitality areas. Tickets for this special package start at $150 and include; weekend reserved seat, upscale food & beverage stations, guided garage tour, race day collectible as well as a chance to rub elbows with one of college basketball’s all-time greats. Fans interested in this once-in-a-lifetime experience should call 888-356-7223 to place their order. All of the proceeds of tickets purchased to this rare opportunity going towards The Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation.(Watkins Glen PR)(4-7-2010)
- Corrie Stott #02 team withdraws from Phoenix: The #02-Corrie Stott Racing team and driver Andy Ponstein have withdrawn from Phoenix and may not attempt Texas. A message was posted on the team’s Facebook page that stated, ” Not sure at this point when The CSR #02 will return to the track. Not going to Phoenix and Texas will be tough, but we can not expect to run on pennies against millions.”.(4-7-2010)
- Nashville TV Ratings: ESPN’s live telecast of Saturday’s NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Nashville Superspeedway earned a final national household coverage rating of 1.1, averaging 1,378,643 viewers. The rating was down from the 1.3 rating earned for the race in both 2008 and 2009.(ESPN PR)(4-7-2010)
- Whisky River on the #88 at Phoenix: This weekend, Kelly Bires’ #88 Chevy will sport a special paint scheme featuring Whisky River Jacksonville. Owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. recently opened the second Whisky River location, and it’s rapidly becoming one of the Jacksonville’s most popular entertainment venues. With an ideal location at The Markets by St John’s Town Center, the newest Whisky River is serving lunch and dinner.(JR Motorsports PR), see an image of the car on my #88 team paint schemes page.(4-7-2010)
- Hornaday honored in hometown: UPDATE more info: The City of Palmdale is inviting the public to join in celebrating Ron Hornaday, Jr. Day in Palmdale at a press conference/meet and greet event slated for April 8 at 1 pm on the roundabout in front of Rally Chevrolet, Palmdale Auto Mall, 39012 Carriage Way in Palmdale. Hornaday, a former Palmdale resident and NASCAR Champion, will be in attendance to receive a proclamation and banner from the City and address and meet the crowd. The Palmdale City Council will proclaim April 8 as Ron Hornaday, Jr. Day in Palmdale at its April meeting, in honor of the former Palmdale resident’s achievements in his sport of racing. In addition, the area around the Palmdale Auto Mall, which now features street banners with Hornaday’s image and number “16” car, will be designated as Ron Hornaday, Jr. Way. The 51-year-old Hornaday, known as the “Pride of Palmdale,” is a four-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) champion. He has competed in all of NASCAR’s three elite divisions, but has found a home in the NCWTS and with Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI). Among his achievements include: All-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series winner with 45 victories; four-time Camping World Truck Series champion (2009, 2007, 1998 & 1996).(City of Palmdale PR)(4-5-2010)
UPDATE: The City of Palmdale California will honor four-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion and Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) driver Ron Hornaday on Thursday, April 8th by renaming all access roads to the Antelope Valley Auto Center “Ron Hornaday Way.” Hornaday, a former Palmdale resident, grew up in and around the small southern California city. Not only will the city rename all the entrances around the Antelope Valley Auto Center “Ron Hornaday Way,” the city will also deem April 8th as Ron Hornaday day, presenting Hornaday a key to the city.(Kevin Harvick Inc. PR)(4-7-2010) - Images added: A few images added from Nashville including; #18-Kyle Busch, Dollar General Toyota; #2-Kevin Harvick, Charter Communications Chevy; #23-Jason White, Gunbroker.com Dodge; #3-Austin Dillon, Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Chevy; #48-DelGrosso/Rockingham Speedway Chevy. A couple from Martinsville; #15-Johnny Benson, Red Top Collector Car Auction Toyota; #06-Brackett Racing Chevy. Check them out on the 2010 Camping World Truck Series Paint Scheme Page.(4-7-2010)
- Butler suffers bizarre injury after freak incident in Nashville: At first, a punctured tire on the first lap of the Nashville 200 Truck Series race at Nashville Superspeedway didn’t seem like a big deal for Rick Ware Racing driver Brett Butler. But a bizarre injury made it a big deal for the 24-year-old driver. When the tire deflated, it blew out part of the crush panel in the floorboard of his truck and fiberglass from the tire got into Butler’s helmet cooling system, sending fiberglass into his face. Butler drove the rest of the race with his helmet shield open to help cool his face, which was cut and scratched from the fiberglass. He was also breathing carbon monoxide. Butler was treated in the infield medical center after the race, where medical personnel took fiberglass out of his face and eyes and treated him for carbon monoxide poisoning. He said he was given four different sets of eye drops that he used for the next two days. Butler said he will be ready for the May 2 Camping World Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway. “I’m fine right now,” Butler said. “We pretty much got everything taken care of in the infield care center.”(SceneDaily.com)(4-7-2010)
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