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Ten test at Michigan…including..Paul Tracy:

Paul Tracy might have 15 years of open-wheel experience under his belt, including 11 starts at Michigan International Speedway, but on Monday he might as well been a rookie as he made his first appearance in a stock car in a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series test at MIS in ...

DEI has a driver for the #15…if NAPA stays UPDATE 2 Denials:

If Dale Earnhardt Inc. [DEI] can keep NAPA as a sponsor for a third car next season, an already topsy-turvy "Silly Season" could get even wilder. DEI Director of Motorsports Richie Gilmore said yesterday the team is negotiating with the auto-parts supplier about staying...

Sorenson wins at Gateway:

#41-Reed Sorenson won the Wallace Family Tribute 250 at Gateway International Speedway for his 2nd win of the season and of his career, beating #6-Mike Wallace, who was followed by #60-Carl Edwards, #27-David Green and #11-Paul Menard. Pole sitter and points leader...

So..who is in the #15 in 2006? UPDATE Menard to run #1 at Watkins Glen:

with Michael Waltrip and DEI splitting, and NAPA's status with DEI or Waltrip up in the air, who, if anyone will be in the #15 Chevy? Does it go the way of the #1 team, as a part time team or a full-time gig? Been told that the plans are for DEI's #11 Chevy Busch Series...

Bowyer wins pole at Pikes Peak:

#2-Clint Bowyer won the pole for the ITT Industries, Systems Division and Goulds Pumps Salute to the Troops 250 presented by Dodge [WHEW!] at Pikes Peak International Raceway with a speed of 133.611mph. Rounding out the top-5 are #1-Johnny Sauter, #64-Bill Elliott ...

So..who is in the #15 in 2006?

with Michael Waltrip and DEI spliting, and NAPA's status with DEI or Waltrip up in the air, who, if anyone will be in the #15 Chevy? Does it go the way of the #1 team, as a part time team or a full-time gig? Been told that the plans are for DEI's #11 Chevy Busch Series...

Harvick wins pole at Daytona:

#21-Kevin Harvick won the pole for the Winn-Dixie 250 presented by PepsiCo at the Daytona International Speedway with a speed of 182.515mph. It is Harvick's 12th career Busch Series pole and first since Phoenix in 2003. The rest of the top five are #11-Paul Menard, #...

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Daytona

Second half Top 10 ramped up, too The 79 points separating the first four positions in the NASCAR Busch Series point standings is also reflective throughout the remainder of top 10. Kenny Wallace has accumulated five top-10 finishes in his last seven races including...

Sauter wins a Milwaukee:

#1-Johnny Sauter won the rain shortened SBC 250 at the The Milwaukee Mile, the race was cut short ny 50 laps to 2000. It is Sauter's first win of 2005 and third of his career. The rest of the top five were #8-Martin Truex Jr., #11-Paul Menard [best career finish and...

Sauter wins pole at Milwakee:

Johnny Sauter won the pole for the SBC 250 at the The Milwaukee Mile, his first of 2005 and 3rd of his career, with a speed of 122.595mph. Rounding out the top-5 are: #20-Denny Hamlin, #11-Paul Menard, #32-Ron Hornaday and #27-David Green. Points leader, #41-Reed Sorenson...

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Milwaukee

Keller strong at The Mile Jason Keller (#35 McDonalds Ford) isnt one to show much emotion, but the NASCAR Busch Series iron man has to be excited to arrive at Milwaukee. Keller, currently 10th in the NASCAR Busch Series point standings, carries the best record among...

DEI E Store Online Now Open:

Dale Earnhardt, Inc. announced the opening of the new E Store Online available through their official website - www.DaleEarnhardtInc.com. Items are available in the Exclusive, Legacy, Die Cast, Men, Women, Children, Collectible, Accessory and Featured Sections. You...

Edwards wins at Kentucky:

#60-Carl Edwards won the Meijer 300 at Kentucky Speedway with a powerful 2-car pass to 2nd, then on the final restart, blew by #8-Martin Truex Jr. to win by about 10 car lenghts. Edwards dominated the race and led 150 of 200 laps. #2-Clint Bowyer was third, followed...

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Kentucky

Green, Wallace brothers look to compete at Kentucky A little sibling rivalry will be added to Saturday nights race at Kentucky Speedway as two sets of brothers will compete against each other in addition to the field. Two of the three racing Green brothers who hail...

Rondeau sticking with DEI thru 2005, Menard to run some Cup races:

Dale Earnhardt Inc. director of racing Richie Gilmore Saturday said #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s former crew chief Pete Rondeau has made a commitment to the organization for the rest of 2005. Gilmore said he was not aware if Rondeau was seeking other crew chief opportunities...

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Nashville

Nashville hub of Tennessee racing tradition Nashville has a rich racing heritage, starting with the horse track that became the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and ultimately led to the construction of the Nashville Superspeedway. The Music City Motorplex, the re-named...

Kahne wins pole at LMS:

#6-Kasey Kahne won the pole for the Carquest Auto Parts 300 at Lowe's Motor Speedway with a new track record speed of 186.735mph, beating the old record set by Kevin Harvick of 184.445mph. 13 drivers beat the old record. #66-Greg Biffle is on the outside pole, the ...

Newman fastest at Lowe’s, today final day:

#39-Ryan Newman showed he is a threat to win the pole no matter the division, posting the fastest unofficial lap Monday evening as 29 NASCAR Busch Series teams tested at Lowe's Motor Speedway in preparation for the inaugural nighttime running of the CARQUEST Auto Parts...

Testing at Lowe’s:

More than 25 NASCAR Busch Series teams will be testing at Lowe's Motor Speedway Monday and Tuesday on Monday, May 9, and Tuesday, May 10 in preparation for the inaugural nighttime running of the CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 on Saturday, May 28. Testing will run from 3:00...

Truex Jr. wins at Talladega:

after a rain soaked day at Talladega, Martin Truex Jr. won the for the Aaron's 312 at Talladega Superspeedway, his 2nd in a row. The race was delayed a few hours but was able to finish the whole race and even go to a green-white-checkered finish. The rest of the top...