Blaise Alexander News

Johnson carries special decal on front bumper:

Johnson carries special decal on front bumper:

November 22, 2010
You've probably never noticed the special decal on the front bumper of Jimmie Johnson's #48 Chevy, but there's a story behind it that made every lap of today's race more meaningful for Johnson. On the front bumper is a flame with the initials BA and N501RH. The 501RH

Almirola to run Pocono ARCA race:

Almirola to run Pocono ARCA race:

August 1, 2008
Aric Almirola, part time driver od DEI's #8 Chevy in Cup, has entered Saturday's ARCA RE/MAX Series race at Pocono, driving a #29 U.S. Army Chevy for Hickson Motorsports. Johnson's brother to run ARCA race at Pocono: Jarit Johnson, Jimmie's brother, is scheduled to

Brown leaves #34 Team UPDATE:

Brown leaves #34 Team UPDATE:

May 24, 2005
Effective today, Teddy Brown, crew chief for the # 34 Frank Cicci racing team has decided to pursue additional racing opportunites. Although the driver and crew chief were both pleased with the positive direction that the team had accomplished, Brown's decision was

Jim Kelly to announce affiliation with BGN team UPDATE 2:

Jim Kelly to announce affiliation with BGN team UPDATE 2:

October 11, 2002
A News Conference will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, October 11, in the Infield Media Center at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC to officially welcome recently inducted NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly to NASCAR. Kelly will announce his new affiliation

Driver killed in ARCA practice at Lowe’s UPDATEs:

Driver killed in ARCA practice at Lowe’s UPDATEs:

October 10, 2002
ARCA competitor Eric Martin (no relation to Mark Martin) was killed in a violent crash at Lowe's Motor Speedway on Wednesday in a practice session leading up to Thursday night's EasyCare 150. Martin, driving the #2 Hixson Construction Chevy, spun coming off Turn 4

Cicci to run BGN team in 2003:

Cicci to run BGN team in 2003:

September 27, 2002
Frank Cicci is back in the BGN team ownership business. The Elmira, New York native, who for 17 years had been a BGN owner, has purchased the 10,000-square foot race shop and adjacent land in the Mooresville Motorsports Park from Blaise Alexander Sr. who provided the

Nice Gesture:

Nice Gesture:

July 27, 2002
Nice Gesture: Rookie of the year frontrunner #48-Jimmy Johnson has been running a small decal in memory of Blaise Alexander all season. Johnson and the Montoursville native who died in an ARCA crash last season at Charlotte were close friends when they raced together

Congrats:

Congrats:

February 2, 2002
Congrats: NASCAR.com staff writer Tim Packman has won first place for having the best column in 2001 in the Internet Writer's category from the Eastern Motorsports Press Association. In addition to that award, he also took second place in the feature story competition

#27 Eel River Racing – Up for Auction:

#27 Eel River Racing – Up for Auction:

December 5, 2001
#27 Eel River Racing - Up for Auction: Eel River Racing, Mooresville, NC - January 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 - 20 if needed, 2001; 25 Motors, 20 Cars, Trucks, Motor Home, Trailers, Fab Equipment, Shop Equipment and Pit Equipment. For more info see Charlie Sentman's Auctions

Hamilton Jr and 2002 UPDATE:

Hamilton Jr and 2002 UPDATE:

November 10, 2001
#26-Bobby Hamilton Jr. is taking a "wait-and-see" tact concerning his return to Carroll Racing next season, and admits that he's looking at different options for 2002. Owner Dave Carroll had landed sponsorship for Blaise Alexander to run the full Busch Series schedule

Helton sets timetable UPDATE:

Helton sets timetable UPDATE:

October 8, 2001
Helton sets timetable UPDATE: NASCAR president Mike Helton, criticized this week for moving too slowly on safety issues, said it likely will be more than a year before there are major modifications to race cars. "I would have rather had something two years ago, but

Firefighters at Lowes – 5,000 heros:

Firefighters at Lowes – 5,000 heros:

October 7, 2001
Firefighters at Lowes - 5,000 heros: A group of 5,000 firefighters will be the guests of Lowe's Motor Speedway and will lead the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance during Sunday's prerace ceremonies. The track's prerace show will be a tribute to American firefighters

Firefighters at Lowes – 5,000 heros:

Firefighters at Lowes – 5,000 heros:

October 7, 2001
Firefighters at Lowes - 5,000 heros: A group of 5,000 firefighters will be the guests of Lowe's Motor Speedway and will lead the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance during Sunday's prerace ceremonies. The track's prerace show will be a tribute to American firefighters

Sad News – Alexander killed in ARCA race UPDATE 2:

Sad News – Alexander killed in ARCA race UPDATE 2:

October 6, 2001
UPDATE 3: Blaise Alexander, 25, died Thursday of severe head injuries sustained in an accident during an ARCA race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. With four laps remaining in the Easy Care 100, Alexander and Kerry Earnhardt collided as Alexander passed Earnhardt for the

Humpy Upset:

Humpy Upset:

October 6, 2001
Humpy Upset: Reacting angrily to Thursday's racing crash that killed driver Blaise Alexander, Lowe's Motor Speedway president H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler said he's "sick" of waiting for safety changes in stock-car racing. "Action has to be taken quickly because this could