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Reutimann may run Cup race at Charlotte:

Darrell Waltrip's Truck Series driver, #17-David Reutimann will test a Michael Waltrip-owned Nextel Cup car at Atlanta today, and if all goes well, Reutimann will try to qualify it for the UAW-GM 500 Oct. 15 at Lowe's Motor Speedway near Charlotte. Reutimann, ninth...
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NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Kansas

More Midwest homecomings In addition to Emporias Clint Bowyer, two other prominent Midwestern drivers are entered in the NASCAR Busch Series event at Kansas. Carl Edwards (#60 Charter Communications Ford) is a native of Columbia, Mo. about 120 miles from Kansas City...
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Other Fines from Talladega:

Tony Gibson, crew chief of the #15 Chevrolet driven by Michael Waltrip, was fined $10,000. During pre-qualifying inspection last Friday, the #15 was found to have an unapproved air directional device and unapproved wheel spacers – violations of Sections 12-4-A and ...
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Johnson accepts blame for wreck:

#48-Jimmie Johnson acknowledged Tuesday he was at fault for an eight-car crash at Talladega Superspeedway that scuttled at least one other driver's championship hopes. Johnson had denied responsibility immediately after Sunday's accident, which cost both himself and...
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Toyota to Cup in 2007? 8 teams? UPDATE:

Toyota will support eight Nextel Cup teams when its cars make their debuts in 2007, but none of them is likely to be from Ganassi Racing, which all along figured to be part of the Toyota contingent. Toyota Racing Development will support four Penske Racing squads and...
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Sunday’s Talladega Confiscated Part:

Michael Waltrip's #15 NAPA Chevrolet had a steel spacer confiscated by NASCAR at Talladega, measuring 14 inches across which blocked the holes in the wheel/rim. It fit between the wheel and the hub. NASCAR rules make it illegal to block the rim openings, according ...
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Rumblings – Talladega:

It was another wreckfest today at Talladega Superspeedway, and in a race decided somewhere around turn 3 (we think) Dale Jarrett was declared the winner of the UAW-Ford 505. In a finish under caution, DJ gets his 32nd career win and his first since he won at Rockingham...
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Driver changes at Talladega:

#00 - Bobby Hamilton Jr. replaced Mike Skinner; #34 - Mike Skinner replaced Hermie Sadler..Tide is going on the #00 and Aaron's going to the #34 for the UAW-Ford 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday.(NASCAR Stats Services)(10-1-2005) AND the deal was with the #...
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Riggs Corn Maze:

In 2004, the corn maze was Michael Waltrip's #15 NAPA Auto Parts Chevy, 2005 brings us the Scott Riggs #10 Valvoline Chevy. Pam Griffin, who owns the farm at Hector's Creek near Raleigh, North Carolina, decided to build a corn maze when the decline in tobacco forced...
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Best Western Joins Waltrip at BDR:

Best Western International, the Official Hotel of NASCAR, announced that it has partnered with Bill Davis Racing (BDR) as an associate sponsor on the 2006 Dodge Charger driven in the NEXTEL Cup Series by Michael Waltrip. “We are thrilled to be teaming with Bill Davis...
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Norris to help Waltrip:

Ty Norris, formerly of DEI and Speedway Motorsports has been hired by Michael Waltrip to run Waltrip Racing World in Cornelius, NC off Exit 28 in I-77.(9-30-2005)...
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New Crew Chief for the #38:

Disappointed with its 21st position in the Busch Series owner point standings, Akins Motorsports has announced that Gere Kennon will replace crew chief Jon Wolfe on the #38 Great Clips Dodge. "Due to the ever changing level of competition in the Busch Series and the...
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Robby’s Helmet to be auctioned off UPDATE 3 Bidding Over:

Making some good from a tough situation, Robby Gordon on Tuesday pledged to further assist the Harrah’s Employee Relief Fund, which was established following Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana, by auctioning off his race helmet used...
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Memphis Testing:

In advance of the NASCAR Busch Series Sams Town 250 on Oct. 21-22, an unprecedented number of race teams will be testing at Memphis Motorsports Parks -mile oval this month and next: Sept. 26-27 Michael Waltrip Racing (# 99 Kerry Earnhardt), Sept. 27-28 Roush Racing...
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Waltrip, NAPA to Bill Davis Racing – It’s OFFICIAL:

Michael Waltrip and NAPA Auto PartsS announced today they have entered into a partnership with Bill Davis Racing (BDR) for the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series season. Nine victories and eight poles are shared between the parties including three Daytona 500 rings and ...
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Bill Davis Racing/Waltrip Announcement UPDATE 2 Mikey on Trackside:

Bill Davis hopes to improve that situation [one car team] by having his second [Cup] entry return to the tour full-time next year. He intends to announce details of the program this week. Garage speculation in recent weeks has targeted Michael Waltrip as the driver...
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NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Dover

Green prepares for 350th start David Green (#27 Kleenex Ford), the 1994 NASCAR Busch Series champion, is set for his milestone 350th career series start Saturday at Dover. Green is fourth on the all-time list in that category, behind Tommy Houston (417), Elton Sawyer...
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Waltrip and Gordon speak:

on Speed Channel's new show, Back Seat Drivers, Robby Gordon said Michael Waltrip called him on Tuesday and apologized and even offered up a car from Michael Waltrip Motorsports if Gordon needs it, as Gordon said he is down on Intermediate Track cars [1 to 1.5 mile...
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Rumblings – New Hampshire:

Well, I'm Back! [Henry is...welcome back] First of all, I want to take a couple lines here to thank all of you for your thoughts, prayers, and contributions. There is a ton of devastion in this area, and it's gonna be a long time till South Louisiana and Coastal Mississippi...
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Fines, Penalties and Probations Result from New Hampshire Infractions

NASCAR issued fines and penalties Monday to four NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series teams, resulting from rule violations this past weekend at New Hampshire International Speedway. • Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Dodge, was fined $25,000 because of an on-track altercation with...