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Front Row Joe takes the pole at Daytona;

#87-Joe Nemechek won the pole for Saturday's Hershey's Take 5 300 at Daytona International Speedway with a speed of 182.452. Starting on the outside pole is #5-Kyle Busch, making one of his few 2005 Busch Series starts. #6-Paul Wolfe, #11-Paul Menard and #41-Reed Sorenson...

Harvick, Johnson meeting to clear air:

After #29-Kevin Harvick exited the infield care center with an aching chest Thursday, #01-Joe Nemechek nearly hit him with a water bottle. It was a clear display of the anguish Harvick caused during the second of two 150-mile qualifying races for the Daytona 500. Harvick...

Tire Problems at Daytona UPDATE 2:

A potentially serious tire problem with Goodyear's new Daytona 500 tires developed last night during the first hours of SpeedWeeks practice for tonight's Bud Shootout kickoff, and some drivers, according to crews, are "scared." [this was noted during Speed Channel'...

The Budweiser Shootout:

Beginning with the 2003 Budweiser Shootout the race was formatted into two segments. The first segment is 20 laps after which a 10 minute intermission is held. During the intermission teams may change tires or perform any other action that would be part of a normal...

Las Vegas Testing:

Four months ago, Michel Jourdain Jr. was turning laps in excess of 210 miles per hour at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Wednesday, during a test session at LVMS, Jourdain was about 50 miles per hour slower, but things were no less challenging. The nine-year veteran of the...

Bowers involved in Diversity:

Chattanooga [TN] businessman Nelson Bowers, who fields the Nextel Cup cars driven by #01-Joe Nemechek, #10-Scott Riggs and #36-Boris Said, said he'll join NASCAR's diversity effort by hiring Joe Henderson to drive selected Late Model and ARCA races this year. Bowers...

Busch Series testing at Daytona International Speedway – Sunday, Jan 23rd.

Sunday's morning speeds (non drafting - 39 cars took laps) 1. #38-Tyler Walker, Dodge, 180.712 2. #2-Clint Bowyer, Chevy, 180.632 3. #33-Tony Raines, Chevy, 180.462 4. #5-Boston Reid, Chevy, 180.429 5. #44-Justin Labonte, Chevy, 180.339 6. #64-Jeremy Mayfield, Dodge...

Daytona Testing for the Busch Series – Day 1:

single car speeds: 1. Clint Bowyer, #2 Chevy, 181.554 mph 2. Kevin Harvick, #21 Chevy, 181.525 3. Justin Labonte, #44 Chevy, 181.448 4. Tony Raines, #33 Chevy, 181.477 5. Boston Reid, #5 Chevy, 181.463 6. Joe Nemechek, #87 Chevy, 181.349 7. Paul Menard, #11 Chevy, ...

Riggs back in front in Daytona 500 testing:

#10-Scott Riggs ran the fastest speed in Wednesday afternoon Daytona 500 testing session at Daytona International Speedway with a speed of 186.097mph [the second fastest overall], followed by #09-Johnny Sauter at 185.935, #01-Joe Nemechek at 185.924, #7-Robby Gordon...

Daytona 500 Testing returns Tuesday UPDATE Speeds:

Next up at "The World Center of Racing" is the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. The even-numbered teams in the 2004 owner's standings will begin a three-day test session on Tuesday at Daytona International Speedway. Among the drivers expected to test include: #48-Jimmie Johnson...

California Testing – Fans Invited:

As part of NASCAR's Preseason Thunder, several NEXTEL Cup and Busch Series teams will participate in a test session at California Speedway from January 31 - February 3, 2005. As of early January, nine NASCAR Busch Series drivers have confirmed for the first two days...

35 Cup drivers to test at Las Vegas:

Just how important is Preseason Thunder Las Vegas? All 10 drivers in last year's Chase for the Nextel Cup have indicated they will visit LVMS Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 to prepare for the March 13 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400. In 2004, eight of the 10 drivers who made the Chase...

Testing at Vegas Jan 26-29th:

More than 50 Cup [NNC] and Busch [NBS] teams are expected to descend on LVMS on Jan. 26-29 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to experiment with the new tires, spoilers and body designs that will go into effect in the coming season. It's the first open test for teams on an...

Atlanta News and Notes:

NASCAR FAMILY SHAKEN BUT STEADFAST- AND SUPPORTIVE...

College Coach to be involved with a team? UPDATE 3:

not much here but am hearing a head coach from a major college sports program will get involved with a new NASCAR team, probably in the Busch Series. There might be an announcement in the next couple of weeks.(10-13-2004...

Nemechek wins at Kansas:

Joe Nemechek's #87 Chevrolet -- complete with a smashed right-front fender and buckled hood -- clearly showed the signs of battle. Nemechek took out one leader of Saturday's Mr. Goodcents 300 and nearly clashed with another before snatching the NASCAR Busch Series...

Kansas News and Notes:

Plenty of milestones at Kansas In addition to the expected 350th start of Jason Kellers NASCAR Busch Series career, other milestones are within reach of series drivers this weekend at Kansas. Johnny Sauter (No. 27 Kleenex/Scott Brands Chevrolet) is scheduled to make...

Szegedy to Yates Busch team?

Todd Szegedy has made two Busch starts for Joe Nemechek this season. He will attempt one more Busch race for Nemechek Oct. 23 at Memphis. Szegedy is still in the process of solidifying a deal for the Busch Series next season. Rumors this past weekend had Szegedy driving...

Mears wins the pole at California:

#41-Casey Mears and #38-Kasey Kahne on Friday unintentionally spoiled what looked to be a front row in Saturday's Target House 300 at California Speedway featuring the drivers first and second in the NASCAR Busch Series points race. For much of Friday's qualifying...

Need a Scorecard:

Up to 22 [19 made the race, 3 missed the race] drivers are scheduled to attempt both the Busch Series and Nextel Cup races at Michigan this weekend....the list...