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Fusion is it for Ford and NASCAR in 2006 UPDATE – official::

Fusion is it for Ford and NASCAR in 2006 UPDATE – official::

July 14, 2005
Ford Motor Co. is putting a new face on its NASCAR Nextel Cup entry next year. The automaker is expected to announce as early as this week [Thurs July 14th in Charlotte] that the Ford Fusion will replace the venerable Taurus on North America's most popular racing circuit

How do Gordon’s 72 wins rank?

How do Gordon’s 72 wins rank?

May 5, 2005
#24-Jeff Gordon has just hit 72 Cup wins and is closing on the late Dale Earnhardt for sixth on the all-time NASCAR winners' list, at 76. Next up in Gordon's windshield are Cale Yarborough, fifth with 83; Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip, tied for third with 84; David

NASCAR Greats Honored at Bristol:

NASCAR Greats Honored at Bristol:

April 2, 2005
Legends Plaza, the latest addition to the Bristol Motor Speedway complex, pays homage to some of racing’s biggest names. The permanent display, in front of the Bruton Smith office building, features large brass plaques mounted on pre-cast concrete bases. The display

What’s the Record?

What’s the Record?

March 19, 2005
#12-Ryan Newman won his 5th straight pole at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Friday...so what is the record? David Pearson won 11 straight poles, all while driving for the [#21] Wood Brothers from 1973 through 1978, at the track now known as Lowe’s Motor Speedway.(Gaston

Wind Tunnel back Sunday:

Wind Tunnel back Sunday:

February 15, 2005
Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain kicks off its new season Sunday, Feb. 20 at 9:00pm/et. For 2005, the new two-hour format will include a weekly rotating cast of in-studio guest "co-hosts," in addition to the popular featured guest interviews Despain has had in the past

Whoops, Allison back to 84 wins:

Whoops, Allison back to 84 wins:

January 26, 2005
Darrell Waltrip is again tied for third all-time in career wins after NASCAR disallowed Bobby Allison's claim to an additional win. Darrell Waltrip's place in the NASCAR record book has shifted again. The record for all-time victories will be revised to put the Franklin

Back-to-back champs:

Back-to-back champs:

January 21, 2005
Only nine drivers have won back-to-back Cup championships. They are Buck [not Buddy] Baker (1956-57), Lee Petty (1958-59), Joe Weatherly (1962-63), David Pearson (1968-69), Richard Petty (1971-72 & ‘74-75), Cale Yarborough (1976, 77, 78), Darrell Waltrip (1981-

Allison wins up a notch UPDATE sort of:

Allison wins up a notch UPDATE sort of:

January 12, 2005
hadn't heard this..so.....When Darrell Waltrip quit Cup racing four years ago, he was tied with fellow retiree Bobby Allison at third in all-time wins. According to the NASCAR record book, both had 84 victories (behind Richard Petty's 200 and David Pearson's 105).

Charger the new Dodge in NASCAR – official – image links:

Charger the new Dodge in NASCAR – official – image links:

January 11, 2005
after months of rumors and news reports, the official PR: After almost 30 years, the legendary Dodge Charger race car will roar again in 2005 as Dodge Motorsports revealed its modern-era version of the Charger for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series here today. Riding the

Sad News – Ralph Moody dies at 86:

Sad News – Ralph Moody dies at 86:

June 10, 2004
Ralph Moody, a partner in the legendary Holman-Moody Racing operation that helped put Charlotte on the map as a worldwide center for motorsports, died Wednesday morning at his home in Mooresville after a long illness. He was 86. Between 1958 and 1971, cars owned by

New Race Record

New Race Record

June 7, 2004
at Dover International Speedway, not for the fastest, but Sunday's win by Mark Martin in the MBNA 400: A Salute to Heroes, was the slowest race speed average for a Cup race at Dover, 97.042mph, the old record was in June 1975 by David Pearson with an average speed

New Sam Bass Art:

New Sam Bass Art:

May 21, 2004
Winning the Daytona 500 is arguably the most prestigious feat in all of motorsports. It is also perhaps the most difficult. It took icons Darrell Waltrip, Buddy Baker, David Pearson, Bobby Allison - and even Dale Earnhardt himself - the better part of two decades to

New NASCAR TV Series on Spike:

New NASCAR TV Series on Spike:

May 6, 2004
Spike TV hits the ignition Sunday, May 9 (10:00-10:30pm) with the greatest thrills and spills from the history of NASCAR with Stock Car Nation. This original, half-hour series, will delve into the network's rich collection of NASCAR highlights and will feature thrilling

Sad News:

Sad News:

May 5, 2004
Don DeCecco, a race-day member of the #01 U.S. Army/MB2 Motorsports pit crew, passed away Tuesday (May 4) from esophageal cancer at his home in Spartanburg, S.C. He is survived by his wife Linda. A memorial service will be held Friday (May 7), 11 a.m. at Eggers Funeral

Back to the Future REVISED scheme:

Back to the Future REVISED scheme:

April 1, 2004
A special paint scheme will launch a nationwide campaign to "Keep It Genuine", accentuating the importance of using genuine Ford and Lincoln Mercury Parts and Service to keep a vehicle performing at its best. The #21 Motorcraft Racing Ford Taurus will run the colors