Blaise Alexander News

Lew Comments:

Lew Comments:

October 6, 2001
Lew Comments: Coomets from Paul Lew, President of Lew Composites, maker of the "Humpy Bumper" following the Thursday evening death of ARCA driver Blaise Alexander at Lowe's Motor Speedway. "I and every one here at Lew Composites send our heart felt sympathy to the

Decals to Honor Alexander:

Decals to Honor Alexander:

October 6, 2001
Decals to Honor Alexander: The Busch Series Ladies Association (BSLA) will distribute decals in remembrance of Blaise Alexander for the BGN race at Lowe's Motor Speedway today. The Montoursville, PA native has been a significant contributor to the BSLA, raising funds

Alexander at Dover:

Alexander at Dover:

September 20, 2001
Alexander at Dover:Blaise Alexander will drive the #08 PADE Auto Auction Chevrolet in the BGN race at Dover. Alexander will be making his second appearance in the #08 Carroll Racing Monte Carlo as he attempts to qualify for Saturday's MBNA.com 200. The #08 PADE Auto

2nd Carroll Racing team?

2nd Carroll Racing team?

April 19, 2001
#26 Dr Pepper Chevy owner, Dave Carroll plans to field a second BGN team for driver Blaise Alexander later this season. Alexander could run as many as eight races this year and then go full time in 2002 if sponsorship can be secured without detracting from Bobby Hamilton

Alexander Leaves #8 UPDATE::

Alexander Leaves #8 UPDATE::

March 16, 2001
Blaise Alexander has announced the termination of his affiliation with Highline Performance Group racing team. Alexander had qualified the # 8 Highline Performance Group Chevy for every BGN event thus far in 2001. Lack of sponsorship and financial backing of the team

Las Vegas Testing Day 3:

Las Vegas Testing Day 3:

February 1, 2001
#61-Tim Sauter paced a group of 13 BGN drivers who were preparing for the March 3 Sam's Town 300. Sauter turned a lap of 166.037 mph), which was a lot faster than #11-Marty Houston' s second-best of 162.901mph. Joining Sauter and Houston for Busch Series testing were

Las Vegas Testing – Day 2:

Las Vegas Testing – Day 2:

January 31, 2001
For the second consecutive day, #50-Greg Biffle paced a field of BGN drivers who were preparing for the Sam's Town 300 on March 3rd. Biffle turned a lap of 166.359mph, which was faster than #74-Chad Little's 165.299mph. There were 11 NASCAR Busch Series teams who participated

Daytona Testing Day 3 speeds/news:

Daytona Testing Day 3 speeds/news:

January 24, 2001
#1-P.J. Jones was the fastest on the day with a lap of 184.649mph in the #1 Pontiac. Busch Series testing continues on Thursday and is free and open to the public with access through the lobby of DAYTONA USA. Wednesday Busch Series Test Speeds: 1. #1, P.J. Jones, Pontiac

Alexander News UPDATE:

Alexander News UPDATE:

January 24, 2001
The #81 has changed to #8(or is it #08 as listed in the DIS speed charts? Thought Gus Wasson was going to run the #8?) and has a sponsorship deal in the works. The #01 is now #09 and will POSSIBLY run a limited schedule in 2001. Blaise Alexander returns as the driver

#91 News:

#91 News:

January 23, 2001
#91 News: the #91 LJ Racing team. owned by Joe Falk, that has run in Winston Cup for the last few years, will run in the ARCA race at Daytona with Blaise Alexander behind the wheel. No word on Cup plans or future BGN or ARCA events. The team is still looking for a

Daytona Testing Day 2 – midday:

Daytona Testing Day 2 – midday:

January 23, 2001
Showers and clouds put a damper on the start of the second day of BGN testing at Daytona. By 11:30am/et the sun came out, and with the help of the speedways jet dryers, the surface of the track dried quickly. The first car rolled out of the garage area at 11:55am/et

Daytona BGN Testing:

Daytona BGN Testing:

January 22, 2001
starts TODAY(weather permitting): Testing at the Daytona Intl Speedway for the BGN teams begins Jan 22nd with a two day test for BGN car #'s whose owners points place are in the ODD position (1,3,5,7 etc....). The teams that finished in the Even Owners Points will

Daytona Testing Day 1 – midday:

Daytona Testing Day 1 – midday:

January 22, 2001
Lyndon Amick put both of his #35 cars atop the speed chart after the morning session of the first day of BGN testing at Daytona. Amick posted a speed of 182.671 mph in the #35a Pontiac and turned a lap of 182.131 mph in the #35b Chevy. Rounding out the top five was

Daytona Testing Day 1 speeds/news:

Daytona Testing Day 1 speeds/news:

January 22, 2001
Lyndon Amick had the two fastest laps of the day 182.671 in the #35a Pontiac and 182.519 in the #35b Chevy. #10-Jeff Green posted the third fastest lap (182.304 mph) after the first day of testing, which was shortened by rain. While the test session was shortened on

Daytona Testing Day 2 speeds/news:

Daytona Testing Day 2 speeds/news:

January 22, 2001
#35b, Lyndon Amick was fastest in a Chevy with a speed of 183.411mph. Because rain delayed the start of Tuesdays session until around noon, odd-numbered teams in last years owners standings will be allowed to test until noon on Wednesday with the even-numbered teams