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LOWE’S NEWS & NOTES

Jack (Sprague) definitely is back Jack Sprague (No. 16 Chevy Trucks Chevrolet) measured the competition at Mansfield, Ohio to post his 24th career win and first since 2001. The victory vaulted Sprague to seventh in the points as he bids for a fourth series title. IWX...

Busch Series News and Notes:

Theres still a long way to go in the NASCAR Busch Series season, so Kyle Busch (No. 5 Lowes Chevrolet) doesnt want to hear any talk about the championship just yet. Busch won the first race of his young NASCAR Busch Series career May 14 at Richmond International Raceway...

Dale Jr. wins at Richmond:

#8-Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the Chevy American Revolution 400 at Richmond International Speedway, leading the most laps, winning his 3rd race of 2004 and 12th of his career. Earnhardt Jr. also maintains the points lead, and since he won the race and leads the points ...

Rookie History:

The way to the NASCAR NEXTEL championship is to win Raybestos Rookie of the Year. Since 1979, six Raybestos Rookie of the Year drivers have won the title: Dale Earnhardt (1979), Rusty Wallace (1984), Alan Kulwicki (1986), Jeff Gordon (1993), Tony Stewart (1999), and...

Mansfield News and Notes:

All tickets sold for Mansfield inaugural race The May 16 UAW/GM Ohio 250 is a complete sell-out, according to Mansfield Motorsports Speedway officials who made the announcement during an April 23 news conference. The facility has been expanded to 20,000 seats in anticipation...

Martinsville Notes:

K Automotive Racing, a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series fixture since the inaugural race in 1995, will return the Keselowski name to competition at Martinsville Speedway after an absence of more than four seasons. Bob Keselowski competed in 86 series races, winning at...

Qualifying Notes:

Kasey Kahne won the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Bud Pole for the UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400, lapping Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 30.874 seconds at 174.904 mph. He broke Bobby Labonte;s track-qualifying record of 31.211 seconds, 173.016 mph, set Feb. 28, 2003. Fifteen drivers posted...

Raybestos and NASCAR extend agreement:

Brake Parts Inc., manufacturer of Raybestos, the world's leading brand of brake components, has reached an agreement with NASCAR to extend sponsorship of the Raybestos Rookie of the Year program through 2010. Raybestos will sponsor the rookie race in NASCAR NEXTEL ...

Montgomery ineligible for ROTY award UPDATE NASCAR changes mind:

Chase Montgomery is 20, could pass for 16, and yet has been declared ''too experienced'' by NASCAR to compete for rookie of the year in the Craftsman Truck Series. Montgomery will run in the #8 Dodge truck for Bobby Hamilton Racing in 2004. Montgomery competed in only...

New Driver Site:

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver Jamie McMurray announced the official launch of his new website, www.jamiemcmurray.com. McMurray, along with website designer 51 Sports, hopes the new site draws in new NASCAR fans, as well as provides a solid platform for McMurrayÃÂÃÂs...

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES NEWS AND NOTES DAYTONA

10-year anniversary for series begins at Daytona The 2004 season figures to be the most competitive yet with an unprecedented three former champions #42-Mike Skinner, #16-Jack Sprague and #24-Travis Kvapil competing fulltime. Sprague will be in pursuit of his fourth...

NASCAR Veterans Onboard with Rookie Kevin Conway:

NASCAR Busch Series Raybestos Rookie of the Year contender Kevin Conway will be making his 2004 debut with the backing of some of NASCAR's biggest names. He is being helped by mentor, retired NASCAR Winston Cup driver Ernie Irvan among others. The NASCAR Busch Series...

Day 1 of testing at Daytona:

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series competitors kicked off a three-day test session Saturday in preparation for the Florida Dodge Dealers 250, which will be held under the lights for the first time in event history on Friday night, Feb. 13. Fastest on the day: #99-Carl...

McMurray’s Dad Karting in Daytona:

Jim McMurray wants just one chance to brag about a Daytona victory. And to whom will he boast the loudest? NASCAR's 2003 Raybestos Rookie of the Year and his son, Jamie McMurray. The eldest McMurray is in Daytona to compete in the World Karting Association's 30th Annual...

Chip Ganassi Racing Scores Triple Crown in 2003 Rookie Title:

Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates saw three of its drivers crowned Rookie of the Year in their respective racing divisions for the 2003 season. Jamie McMurray, driver of the #42 Havoline Dodge, was named the 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Raybestos Rookie of the Year...

McMurray Rookie of the Year:

#42-Jamie McMurray clinched Raybestos Rookie of the Year honors at Homestead. He finished ninth in the race, his 13th top-10 of the season. McMurray unofficially took the title by 37 points (320.25-283.25) over Greg Biffle and was one of three Raybestos Rookies to ...

Homestead Truck Series Stuff:

Tenth place, spot on banquet stage up for grabs #18-Chad Chaffin and #98-Matt Crafton are separated by 43 points in the fight for the 10th and final spot on-stage at the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series awards banquet, being held Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Sheraton Bal ...

Regan Smith to run at Homestead:

Twenty-year-old Regan Smith will join with Jack McNelly's Mac Hill Motorsports team for the NASCAR Busch Series final 2003 event at Homestead-Miami Speedway. McNelly's team is in only its second year of operation, running four 2002 Busch Series races in preparation...

Roush, Edwards and Superchips back in 2004:

Roush Racing announced today that rookie Carl Edwards will return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series to compete for the championship in 2004. Superchips will also return as the primary sponsor of the #99 Ford F-150 for the 2004 season. With one race to go in his ...

Winston West Champ to run Homestead:

Newly crowned NASCAR Grand National, Winston West Series Division champion Scott Lynch will run the Truck Series race at Homestead in the #61 Orleans Dodge. This race will mark Lynch's second foray in the Craftsman Truck Series. "We ran earlier this year at Las Vegas...