Dave Blaney News

News From Motorsports 2004 Presented By Sunoco:

News From Motorsports 2004 Presented By Sunoco:

December 22, 2003
"The fan and racer motorsports extravaganza." Triple crown winner J.J. Yeley will be at Motorsports 2004 presented by Sunoco to meet his many fans and sign autographs on Sunday, January 18th, 1:00 to 3:00pm/et. Yeley, just recently selected as the Al Holbert Memorial

Todd Bodine Update:

Todd Bodine Update:

December 13, 2003
With two months to go before the start of the Nextel Cup season, Todd Bodine is again without a ride in NASCAR's top division. The BelCar Racing team he drove for in 2003 closed up this week after it lost sponsorship from the Army National Guard at the conclusion of

More #77 news:

More #77 news:

December 8, 2003
Sources have confirmed that Dave Blaney has a binding contract with the #77 Jasper Engines Team to run the #77 in all the 2004 Nextel Cup events. Blaney has a great relationship with the team and has not been told that he will not be in the car next season.(12-8-2003

Waiting on Kodak; Burton to the #30? #99 to close? UPDATE 3 Burton staying:

Waiting on Kodak; Burton to the #30? #99 to close? UPDATE 3 Burton staying:

December 4, 2003
Kodak holds the key domino in the Cup garage. If its sponsorship goes to Penske, it's possible Penske would field a third team, in conjunction with Jasper Engines and with driver Brendan Gaughan [see #77 Team News and Links page for the rumors on this]. Though Dave

Third Penske Team in 2004? UPDATE 3 Gaughan and Penske and Kodak? to the #77? Blaney OUT?

Third Penske Team in 2004? UPDATE 3 Gaughan and Penske and Kodak? to the #77? Blaney OUT?

November 21, 2003
The Kodak fact finding mission stopped at Roush Racing, BAM Racing, Bill Davis Racing, Dale Earnhardt, Inc., and reportedly to Penske Racing South – where there is interest in starting a third team.( Ford Racing )(11-10-2003) UPDATE: hearing Brendan Gaughan is "supposed

McMurray Rookie of the Year:

McMurray Rookie of the Year:

November 16, 2003
#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

Bootie on TV:

Bootie on TV:

November 15, 2003
The Arete Awards, a national recognition program for people showing extraordinary courage in sports, includes a racing flavor this year. Bootie Barker, a former NASCAR Winston Cup Series crew chief, is one of several nominees for the 2003 Arete Awards. The ceremony

StockCarFans.com – Ramblings Phoenix:

StockCarFans.com – Ramblings Phoenix:

October 31, 2003
Ryan Newman picked up Bud Pole #10 for the season today at Phoenix International Raceway for Sunday's Checker Auto Parts 500 presented by Havoline. It's the third pole in the last four events for Newman, and the 17th of his Winston Cup career. He's now hitting a lusty

Tire Testing at Homestead UPDATE 3:

Tire Testing at Homestead UPDATE 3:

October 29, 2003
NASCAR has picked [2004 Cup] rookie Scott Wimmer and Johnny Benson for Goodyear's Homestead tire test. The choice of Wimmer has raised eyebrows in the Winston Cup garage because Bill Davis' new driver has virtually no Cup experience. Goodyear is under the gun - it

Barker to be honored and UPDATE:

Barker to be honored and UPDATE:

October 26, 2003
This year Robert 'Bootie' Barker (crew chief for the #77 - currently on leave) will be one of only eleven receiving a 2003 ARETE. The ARETE Honors is a tribute to athletes who, by overcoming adversity, or by displaying pure excellence, exemplify the spirit of ARETE

#77 to display flag and decals:

#77 to display flag and decals:

October 21, 2003
On Thursday, October 23, 2003, the # 77 Jasper Engines and Transmissions Racing Team along with driver, Dave Blaney, and team co-owner, Mark Harrah, will land at Robins Air force Base to attend a ceremony where they will receive a flag that was flown during Operation

Tire Testing at Homestead UPDATE:

Tire Testing at Homestead UPDATE:

October 18, 2003
NASCAR has picked [2004 Cup] rookie Scott Wimmer and Johnny Benson for Goodyear's Homestead tire test. The choice of Wimmer has raised eyebrows in the Winston Cup garage because Bill Davis' new driver has virtually no Cup experience. Goodyear is under the gun - it

Postponed:

Postponed:

October 11, 2003
the Little Trees 300 at Lowe's Motor Speedway has been postponed until 11:00am/et on Saturday, October 11th, for a unique double headers, a Busch and a Cup race on the same day. Wonder if a the drivers running both races will do so, eleven drivers are scheduled to

Martinsville Testing this week:

Martinsville Testing this week:

October 6, 2003
Several teams are scheduled to test at Martinsville Speedway this week in preparation for the Oct.19 Subway 500 race there. #12-Ryan Newman is scheduled to test today and Tuesday. Series points leader #17-Matt Kenseth, #97-Kurt Busch, #45-Kyle Petty, #57-Jason Leffler

#20 Crew Wins Pit Crew Award at Talladega:

#20 Crew Wins Pit Crew Award at Talladega:

October 1, 2003
#20-Tony Stewart's pit crew took first-place honors in the McDonald's Drive-Thru Pit Championship fueled by POWERade in Sunday's (Sept. 28) EA Sports 500 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. It was the first victory of the season for the No. 20 pit crew, which earned