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New Rookie of the Year Candidate:

Despite the NASCAR national touring season being nearly halfway complete, three drivers announced over the weekend their intention of competing for their respective series' Raybestos Rookie of the Year awards. Former American Speed Association and Hooters Pro Cup standout...

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...

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...

Michigan News and Notes:

Milestone race comes in Cooks backyard Terry Cook (#10 Power Stroke Diesel by International Ford) and his team chose the right time to hit their stride. Cook, on a three-race string of top-10 finishes and eighth in championship standings, will make his 200th NASCAR...

Race Notes – Pocono:

Carl Edwards won the Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway, scoring his second NASCAR NEXTEL Cup victory in his 27th career start. Edwards is the second driver to win in his first race at Pocono Raceway. Richard Petty won the first race here in 1974. Edwards led four ...

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...

Texas News and Notes:

Renshaw in bounce-back at Dover Even champions occasionally feel the sting of failing to qualify for a race but that fact doesnt completely erase the disappointment. When Deborah Renshaw (#8 EasyCare Vehicle Service Dodge) missed last months race at Lowes Motor Speedway...

WIX to Partner with Evernham Motorsports:

WIX Filters has signed on as an associate sponsor of Evernham Motorsports' #91 NEXTEL Cup Series and #79 Busch Series race teams for four races in 2005. WIX's associate sponsorship will be in effect during the four races in which the #91 and #79 cars display the Auto...

Peters back in the #4:

#4-Timothy Peters will make his fourth career Truck Series start in the MBNA Racepoints 200 at Dover International Speedway. Peters is currently 5th in the NCTS Raybestos Rookie of the Year chase, 52 points behind #50-Todd Kluever.(BHR PR)(6-2-2005)...

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Dover

With a nickname like The Monster Mile, one wouldnt think Dover International Speedway has a soft spot for any of its competitors. But it does. Of the 111 different winners in NASCAR Busch Series history, Dover site of Saturdays MBNA RacePoints 200 holds the record ...

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Lowe’s Motor Speedway

Its back to work for the competitors in the NASCAR Busch Series following the second off-week of the season. The site of Saturday nights race Lowes Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. is NASCARs proverbial backyard, housing a majority of the sports team shops and driver...

Race Notes – Richmond:

Kasey Kahne won the Chevy American Revolution 400 at Richmond International Raceway, scoring his career-first NASCAR NEXTEL Cup victory in his 47th career start. The last driver to win from the Bud Pole was Joe Nemechek at Kansas, October 10, 2004. Bill Elliott...

New team to debut at Mansfield:

Regan Smith will drive the #65 Dodge Truck in the UAW/GM 250 on Sunday. Two names familiar to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will reappear in the UAW/GM 250 this Sunday at Mansfield Motorsports Speedway. Raybestos Rookie contender Regan Smith will drive the #65 ...

Mansfield News and Notes:

Mansfield hosts downtown festival Mansfield, Ohio, delighted with the thousands that lined streets for last years hauler parade, will close city streets Friday evening to showcase participants in the UAW/GM Ohio 250. Hauler display and driver autograph opportunities...

Newman fastest at Lowe’s again:

Ryan Newman once again recorded the fastest unofficial speed Tuesday afternoon at Lowe's Motor Speedway as 29 NASCAR Busch Series teams tested for the inaugural nighttime running of the CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 on Saturday, May 28. Scheduled for six hours, the final...

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Richmond

Four rookies in top 10 With the influx of young talent in the NASCAR Busch Series, it should be no surprise that four Raybestos Rookie of the Year candidates are in the top 10 in the points standings. Carl Edwards (#60 Charter Ford) has led the NASCAR Busch Series ...

Talladgea Race Notes:

* Jeff Gordon won the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway, scoring his 72nd NASCAR NEXTEL Cup victory in his 410th career start. His last victory came at Martinsville, three races ago.* This was Gordon's 10th career restrictor-plate victory in 50 career restrictor...

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Talladega

Six of the last seven NASCAR Busch Series races discounting Bristols .533-mile track have been contested at venues where the distance averages nearly 1.4 miles. But average will hardly be the catch word this weekend when series drivers compete on NASCARs largest track...

Phoenix Race News and Notes:

* Kurt Busch won the Subway Fresh 500 at Phoenix International Raceway, scoring his 12th NASCAR NEXTEL Cup victory in his 158th career start. His last victory came in New Hampshire International Speedway in September 2004, 17 races ago. * Busch became sixth different...

Texas Race News and Notes:

* Greg Biffle won the Samsung/RadioShack 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, scoring his fifth NASCAR NEXTEL Cup victory in his 85th career start. His last victory came in California Speedway, five races ago.* Biffle became the second repeat-race winner in seven races in ...