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Raybestos Rookie Contender Notes:

Raybestos Rookie Contender Notes:

February 8, 2006
#1-Martin Truex Jr., #11-Denny Hamlin, #18-J.J. Yeley, #40-David Stremme, #41-Reed Sorenson, #07-Clint Bowyer, #49-Brent Sherman, and #92-Chad Chaffin plan to compete for Raybestos Rookie of the Year in 2006. The 2006 season is the first in the history of the Raybestos

Busch Series Testing at Las Vegas Next Week: UPDATE

Busch Series Testing at Las Vegas Next Week: UPDATE

February 3, 2006
At least 13 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series regulars are scheduled to participate in the Busch Series edition of NASCAR Preseason Thunder Las Vegas. NASCAR stars Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle, Kasey Kahne, Kevin Harvick and Las Vegas Kyle Busch are among the full-time NASCAR

Pennzoil / Roush Announce 2006 Schedule:

Pennzoil / Roush Announce 2006 Schedule:

February 2, 2006
The 2006 Pennzoil Busch Series schedule will include both Mark Martin and Matt Kenseth driving the new Pennzoil Ford Fusion in a combined total of nine Busch Series races. Kenseth, who is committed to a total of seven races, will pilot the Pennzoil Ford Fusion at Fontana

Las Vegas Testing – Day 3:

Las Vegas Testing – Day 3:

February 1, 2006
AM Speeds: 28 drivers in 48 cars took to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Wednesay, Feb 1st AM session. The fastest was #99-Carl Edwards with a speed of 170.778mph [track record is 174.904 set in Mar 2004], followed by #9-Kasey Kahne, #2-Kurt Busch, #12-Ryan Newman [

Las Vegas Testing – Day 2:

Las Vegas Testing – Day 2:

January 31, 2006
AM Speeds: 44 drivers in 76 cars took to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Tuesday, Jan. 31st. The fastest in the AM test was #26-Jamie McMurray [his 2 cars were 1-2] with a speed of 169.316mph [track record is 174.904 set in Mar 2004], followed by #2-Kurt Busch, #6-

Kenseth signs multi-year deal with Roush UPDATE:

Kenseth signs multi-year deal with Roush UPDATE:

January 28, 2006
Matt Kenseth has signed a multi-year contract with Roush Racing to continue to drive the #17 DEWALT Ford. Kenseth and Roush Racing's relationship dates back to 1999. "We are very pleased that Matt extended his contract with Roush Racing last fall," said Jack Roush,

Testing at Las Vegas – Jan 30/31-Feb 1:

Testing at Las Vegas – Jan 30/31-Feb 1:

January 26, 2006
Las Vegas Motor Speedway has received 41 entries for NASCAR Preseason Thunder Las Vegas. This test session, which many NASCAR drivers are calling the most important of the season, will take place Jan. 30, 31 and Feb. 1. Each team will be allowed to test for two of

2006 IROC Drivers Announced:

2006 IROC Drivers Announced:

January 17, 2006
Crown Royal International Race of Champions (IROC) officials announced today the driver field and race event schedule for the 2006 Crown Royal IROC Series. The four-race invitational all-star series, which matches 12 drivers from different disciplines of auto racing

Day 3 Testing – Daytona:

Day 3 Testing – Daytona:

January 11, 2006
#17-Matt Kenseth was the fastest in Wednesday's morning session, with a speed of 188.403mph in drafting sessions. #38-Sadler, #12-Newman, #41-Sorenson and #21-Schrader round out the top five drivers. The fastest Chevy was #24-Jeff Gordon, which was 10th fastest. Afternoon

Day 1 AM Speeds – Daytona:

Day 1 AM Speeds – Daytona:

January 9, 2006
#24-Jeff Gordon led the morning sessions with a speed of 187.029mph. Gordon led a Chevy contingent in the top 3. He was followed by #48-Jimmie Johnson and #36-Bill Elliott. The new Ford Fusions made a strong debut, led by #17-Matt Kenseth with a speed of 186.023, 4th

R+L Carriers to sponsor Kenseth in 3 races:

R+L Carriers to sponsor Kenseth in 3 races:

January 3, 2006
#17-Matt Kenseth is scheduled to pilot the R+L Carriers Ford at Lowe's Motor Speedway in May, the July race at Daytona and and Martinsville Speedway in Oct.(RacingOne), see an image there or on my #17 Team Schemes page.(1-3-2006)

Kvapil to PPI? UPDATE 4 Official:

Kvapil to PPI? UPDATE 4 Official:

December 22, 2005
Travis Kvapil recently received his release from #77 Penske Racing, but he is not expected to be out of work for long. Kvapil, 29, is the latest candidate for the #32 PPI Motorsports ride. Bobby Hamilton Jr. has not been re-signed.(Sporting News), Ricky Craven has

Champion’s Week Day Five Review:

Champion’s Week Day Five Review:

December 3, 2005
After a long and eventful week in the nation’s biggest city, “NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion’s Week presented by Sprint” culminates tonight, with two of NASCAR’s traditional year-end celebrations. This morning, the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 10 drivers and their

Ameriquest as a sponsor? UPDATE 3:

Ameriquest as a sponsor? UPDATE 3:

November 26, 2005
hearing Ameriquest will sponsor either Roush Racing in some capacity or the #21 Wood Brosthers team as a co-primary.(11-16-2005) UPDATE: been told Ameriquest will be the sponsor of the #16 Roush Racing Ford in the Busch series with a few of the Cup drivers piloting

Nextel Cup Banquet Info and Stewart Appearance Schedule in NYC:

Nextel Cup Banquet Info and Stewart Appearance Schedule in NYC:

November 25, 2005
Monday, Nov. 28 Tony Stewart begins his week with two memorable photo shoots, beginning at 11:30am He’ll visit two famous New York City locations, the Top of the Rock observation deck on the 70th floor of Rockefeller Center and the distinctive Flatiron Building on

Sad News:

Sad News:

November 22, 2005
John Reiser, father of #17 crew chief Robbie Reiser and Matt Kenseth’s long-time Busch Series car owner, has passed away. John had been battling cancer for the past few months. Sympathies are with his wife, Alice, and Robbie, and the rest of the family this weekend

Biffle wins the Battle, Stewart wins the War:

Biffle wins the Battle, Stewart wins the War:

November 20, 2005
#16-Greg Biffle took the lead late, with 8 laps to go and won the FORD 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway by mere inches over #6-Mark Martin for his 6th win of the season and 9th of his career. Points leader #20-Tony Stewart finished 15th and won the 2005 Nextel Cup Championship

Driver Points Standing

Driver Points Standing

November 20, 2005
after Homestead race 10 of 10 in the Chase: #20-Tony Stewart, 6533 #16-Greg Biffle, 6498, -35 [gets 2nd 6 wins to 4] #99-Carl Edwards, 6498, -35 #6-Mark Martin, 6428, -105 #48-Jimmie Johnson, 6406, -127 #12-Ryan Newman, 6359, -174 #17-Matt Kenseth, 6352, -181 #2-Rusty

“Classic” Points Standings – Top 15

“Classic” Points Standings – Top 15

November 20, 2005
...the old way, not the Chase after Homestead, race 36 of 36: 1) #20-Tony Stewart, 5199 2) #16-Greg Biffle, 4984, -215 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 4771, -428 4) #6-Mark Martin, 4676, -523 5) #99-Carl Edwards, 4597, -602 6) #2-Rusty Wallace, 4512, -687 7) #17-Matt Kenseth

Where did the Chasers

Where did the Chasers

November 20, 2005
start/finish at Homestead? #20-Tony Stewart, starts 20th, finished 15th, NEW CHAMP #48-Jimmie Johnson, 32nd, 40th #99-Carl Edwards, 1st, 4th #16-Greg Biffle, 7th, 1st #6-Mark Martin, 5th, 2nd #12-Ryan Newman, 2nd, 7th #17-Matt Kenseth, 17th, 3rd #2-Rusty Wallace, 37th