April 12, 2009
- Rusty Wallace, Inc. considering 2010 move to Cup: NASCAR Nationwide Series car owner [#62 & #64] Rusty Wallace said he hopes to move his two-car team to the Sprint Cup Series in 2010. But the situation would have to be perfect. Rusty Wallace Racing fields two Chevys, for Brendan Gaughan and Rusty’s son, Steve, in the Nationwide Series. “Ideally, if all the moons lined up, I’d start in 2010,” Wallace said at Nashville Superspeedway, where the Nashville 300 will be held Saturday. “Two cars. I’d want Stephen and Brendan to go right in.” But Rusty Wallace would need a partnership with an existing team in order to stock enough inventory of cars and engines. Also, RWR would need the right level of sponsorship. Richard Childress Racing provided RWR with engines in the Nationwide Series, and Wallace said he’s had casual conversations about a Cup alliance with RCR. Wallace said his shop facilities in Mooresville, N.C. would be adequate for a Cup team. The team currently does its own bodies there and has a large fabrication area.(Scene Daily)(4-12-2009)
- Platform falls at Ohio track, injuring 5: A concrete viewing platform at a central Ohio racetrack has collapsed before a NASCAR event, injuring several people. The platform was under an announcer’s box at the suburban Columbus Motor Speedway. The fire department says five people were injured when the platform fell just hours before the track was to open its season Saturday night. The wife of one of the track’s co-owners says the five people sustained cuts but no other injuries. Cindy Nuckles says track officials have no idea why the platform fell. A buildings inspector is expected to examine the area. The track’s racing program of NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Late Models, Columbus Modifieds, Sport Stocks and Crazy Compacts has been postponed.(Associated Press)(4-12-2009)
- Sad News – Bobby Burcham: Bobby Wayne Burcham Sr., 73, of Rossville, Georgia passed away Friday April 10, 2009 at his residence. A resident of the North Georgia Chattanooga area for the past 50 years, he was self-employed in real estate. Bobby was a successful stock car driver from the 50’s to the early 70’s, winning several 100’s of races across the Southeast. He was an inductee to the Tennessee Racing Hall of Fame and was to be inducted later this year into the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. He is preceded in death by his Father; Bobbie Burcham and Brother; Joe Burcham. He is survived by his Wife; Jean Knight Burcham of Rossville, GA., Mother; Opal Burcham of Chattanooga, TN., Daughter and Son-in-law; Vickie and Jack Harp of Rossville, GA., Son; Bobby Burcham Jr. of Chattanooga, TN., Sister and Brother-in-law; Sue and Charles Worley of Trenton, GA., 2 Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 2:00 P.M. Monday at Lakewood Memory Gardens-East with Elder Wayne Peters officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5-9 P.M. at the funeral home. Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia Graveside services will be held 2:00 pm. Monday at Lakewood Memory Gardens-East with Elder Wayne Peters officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5-9 pm at the funeral home. Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia. Burcham made 36 Cup starts from 1968-1979 with a 4th at Nashville in 1974 being his best finish.(4-12-2009)
- Park ‘n Ride Program Available at Phoenix Phoenix International Raceway is encouraging race fans to make their trip to the track a smooth one on Saturday, April 18. Following its success for previous PIR events, the Subway Fresh Fit 500 Park ‘N Ride will be available for fans to make an easy trip to the feature event of the track’s April NASCAR event weekend, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500. After much success in recent years, the Park ‘N Ride program returns to Cricket Pavilion, located just two blocks north of I-10 on 83rd Avenue (Exit 135). All NASCAR fans heading to PIR are welcome to enter at the 83rd Avenue entrance and park on Pavilion grounds, from where shuttle bus service from First Student Charter of Phoenix will be provided to the Gate 7 area at the track. Parking and shuttle services to PIR will total just $7 per car. With the green flag dropping on the Subway Fresh Fit 500 at 5:30 p.m., “Park ‘N Ride” services will be available for 12 hours – from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. – on Saturday, giving all NASCAR fans an easy way both to and from the track, before and after the race.(Phoenix Raceway PR)(4-12-2009)
- Special Tix offer for Chase race at Auto Club Speedway: Building on what was a tremendous value and significant savings for race fans to experience the thrill of NASCAR at Auto Club Speedway, Pepsi and ACS have once again teamed up to bring race fans the special value ticket price in the Pepsi Rock n’ Rows (1-5) for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series inaugural “Chase Race” – the Pepsi 500 on Sunday, Oct. 11 for only $35 per ticket. Beginning Monday, April 13, for only $35, race fans can get an up close and personal experience to all the on-track action by purchasing a seat in the Pepsi Rock n‘ Rows – the first five rows of the main grandstands. The tickets are usually priced at $55. In addition to the partnership with Pepsi, fans experiencing Auto Club Speedway can also take advantage of free parking, bring in their own food, or partake in the unbelievable menu items on site as well as other cost-savings opportunities while enjoying a full day of entertainment and fun at a fantastic family value. To purchase tickets in the Pepsi Rock n’ Rows for only $35 call 800-944-RACE (7223), or visit autoclubspeedway.comfor more information.(Auto Club Speedway PR)(4-12-2009)
- Rusty Wallace, Inc. considering 2010 move to Cup: NASCAR Nationwide Series car owner [#62 & #64] Rusty Wallace said he hopes to move his two-car team to the Sprint Cup Series in 2010. But the situation would have to be perfect. Rusty Wallace Racing fields two Chevys, for Brendan Gaughan and Rusty’s son, Steve, in the Nationwide Series. “Ideally, if all the moons lined up, I’d start in 2010,” Wallace said at Nashville Superspeedway, where the Nashville 300 will be held Saturday. “Two cars. I’d want Stephen and Brendan to go right in.” But Rusty Wallace would need a partnership with an existing team in order to stock enough inventory of cars and engines. Also, RWR would need the right level of sponsorship. Richard Childress Racing provided RWR with engines in the Nationwide Series, and Wallace said he’s had casual conversations about a Cup alliance with RCR. Wallace said his shop facilities in Mooresville, N.C. would be adequate for a Cup team. The team currently does its own bodies there and has a large fabrication area.Scene Daily)(4-12-2009) Comment here
- Harr to drive for Ware at Phoenix: Daryl Harr of Alberta, Canada is ready to show the USA his talent. The 2004 Sportsman of the Year in the NASCAR Winston West Series and former CASCAR (Canadian Tire Series), Rookie of the Year will be making his series debut at the Phoenix International Raceway this weekend. Driving the #31-Circle K Thirstbuster Chevy, RWR is exciting to have Harr on board.(Rick Ware Racing PR)(4-12-2009)
- No Dash 4 Cash winner: The $25,000 designated to the race winner for the first Dash 4 Cash will increase to $50,000 at the Kentucky race after a full-time Nationwide Series driver failed to win the race. Logano, a full-time Sprint Cup driver, is scheduled to race just 22 Nationwide Series races in 2009.(Tennessean)(4-12-2009)
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