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Sad News: Sam Conway:

Sam Conway passed away at the age of 58 early Saturday morning after a valiant battle with lung cancer. The Tampa, Fla.-native was team manager for Darrell Waltrip's Winston Cup Series team in the 1990s and served on the board of directors for Motor Racing Outreach...
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Sad News, Sam Conway:

Sam Conway passed away at the age of 58 early Saturday morning after a valiant battle with lung cancer. The Tampa, Fla.-native was team manager for Darrell Waltrips Winston Cup Series team in the 1990s and served on the board of directors for Motor Racing Outreach ...
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Montoya could make history:

#42-Juan Pablo Montoya will look to make Nextel Cup Series history this Sunday at Watkins Glen International by becoming the first driver to win on three different road courses in the same season. So far this year, Montoya won road-course events in the Busch Series...
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Marlin considering options:

Sterling Marlin [released from the #14 Ginn Racing ride when Ginn merged with DEI] is not sure of his plans. Now 50, he planned to make this his final full season. He wanted to run a partial schedule next year but doesn't know if that will happen now. "I can't talk...
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Justin Labonte in the #00 truck at ORP: UPDATE:

Hearing that Justin Labonte will drive the #00 Toyota at O'Reilly Raceway Park.(7-18-2007) UPDATE: Aaron's Sales and Lease Ownership and Darrell Waltrip Motorsports are pleased to announce that Justin Labonte will be behind the wheel of the #00 Aaron's Lucky Dog Toyota...
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TNT’s Pride of NASCAR series concludes:

During TNT's pre-race coverage, the Pride of NASCAR series will continue as Wally Dallenbach spends time with legendary NASCAR owner Bud Moore, owner of cars driven by several NASCAR legends in their own right, including David Pearson, Cale Yarborough, Dale Earnhardt...
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DW featured on Songs of Praise for America program:

Join NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip and Christian vocalist Natalie Grant in this special program celebrating America. This inspirational program will feature appearances by recording artists including Michael W. Smith, Nicole C. Mullen and Jaci Velasquez. You'll also...
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Gordon hits 300…top-10’s:

#24-Jeff Gordon scored the 300th [and 301 at Sonoma) top-10 finish of his Nextel Cup career in Michigan on June 17, 2007. With 489 starts in the Cup series, the finish puts him in line with other legends of the sport in collecting 300 top-10's in fewer than 500 starts...
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Hamlin relieves Almirola at Milwaukee Busch race and wins..for Almirola:

ESPN2 reported that no driver has ever won a Busch Series in relief of another driver, the last time it was done in Nextel Cup was when Darrell Waltrip relieved Donnie Allison, August 7, 1977 at Talladega. But later NASCAR announced that in April 1985, Harry Gant filled...
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Another Beverage Sponsor for Dale Jr.?

Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain (Sundays, 9pm/et on SPEED) welcomed Darrell Waltrip on Sunday June 17 to talk about Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s move to Hendrick Motorsports. One comment was about Dale Jr.'s 2008 sponsor: Dave Despain: (There's) a great picture on the Internet...
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NASCAR stars say goodbye to France in simple ceremony:

NASCAR stars paid respects to former chairman Bill France Jr. on Thursday in a short, simple funeral service that was far more fuss than he would have wanted. About 2,000 people filled the Performing Arts Center at Bethune-Cookman University to say goodbye to France...
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Nextel Prelude to the Dream – TODAY:

For the third straight year, Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, will sell out its NEXTEL Prelude to the Dream presented by Old Spice dirt late model race. Less than 500 general admission tickets remain. For those unable to grab a seat for the June 6 all-star event ...
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Butler to make series debut at Mansfield:

Ken Butler III will make his Craftsman Truck Series debut in the #00 Aaron's Lucky Dog Toyota Tundra fielded by Darrell Waltrip Motorsports at Mansfield Motorsports Park this Saturday. Additionally, Butler won his first ARCA RE/MAX event this past Sunday at Toledo ...
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Wind Tunnel Special Wed: Wonderboy or the Intiminator UPDATE:

As part of its weeklong All-Star programming lineup leading up to the Nextel All-Star Challenge, SPEED will deliver a special episode of Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain. The 90-minute special, entitled "Wonderboy or The Intimidator ... Who's Better?" will air live at...
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Gordon’s start of season best ever?

been asked, is #24-Jeff Gordon's 2007 start of the season after 11 races the best ever? I looked back thru 1975 when the current points system started [but wins are worth 10 pts more now, the only change since]. In terms of points, Gordon's start after 11 races is ...
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Stock Car Evolution Exhibit at Darlington Illustrating Car of Tomorrow’s ˜Back To The Future’ Appeal:

NASCAR's Car of Tomorrow project is unabashedly forward-thinking but it also gives a nod to the past, a dichotomy on display for fans this weekend at Darlington Raceway, site of Saturday night's Dodge Avenger 500. A special exhibit entitled NASCAR: Back to the Future...
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Despain Special: Wonderboy or the Intiminator:

As part of its weeklong All-Star programming lineup leading up to the Nextel All-Star Challenge, SPEED will deliver a special episode of Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain. The 90-minute special, entitled "Wonderboy or The Intimidator ... Who's Better?" will air live at...
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Talladega Qualifying Fast Facts

.. Jeff Gordon won the Bud Pole for the Aaron's 499, his 60th Bud Pole in 482 career Nextel Cup races. He moved into fourth on the all-time Bud Pole winners list, breaking a tie with Darrell Waltrip. .. This is his third Bud Pole this season. He also started first ...
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Jeff Gordon wins pole at Phoenix:

#24-Jeff Gordon won the Budweiser Pole for the Subway Fresh Fit 500k at Phoenix International Raceway with a speed of 133.136mph for his 3rd pole of 2007 and 59th of his career [tied with Darrell Waltrip for 4th ALL-TIME]. The rest of the top-10 are #26-McMurray, #...
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Ramblings – Phoenix Qualifying Notes:

Jeff Gordon toured the Phoenix International Raceway flat mile tonight in a smooth 27.040 seconds (133.136 mph) and took the Bud Pole for Saturday Night's Subway Fresh Fit 500 by a little over 1/100th of a second ahead of Jamie McMurray. This is the third top-spot ...