Geoff Bodine News

McMurray the first?

McMurray the first?

February 20, 2010
When #1-Jamie McMurray won the pole for the Auto Club 500 at Auto Club Speedway, from looking back thru some record book, it looks like no driver has won the Daytona 500 and then sat on the pole in the next race, so McMurray may be the first. In 1981 Bobby Allison

Geoff Bodine hope to run some NASCAR races in 2010:

Geoff Bodine hope to run some NASCAR races in 2010:

February 4, 2010
Geoff Bodine came up two laps short of potentially winning the inaugural Free State 500 stock car race at the Phakisa Freeway Circuit in South Africa on Sunday. Bodine, who started on the pole, was leading when his Chevy ran out of fuel with two laps remaining. Bodine

2nd Baldwin team: UPDATE 4:

2nd Baldwin team: UPDATE 4:

February 4, 2010
per Tommy Baldwin Racing's facebook page, looks like the team will run a 2nd team at Auto Club Speedway in February with Johnny Sauter driving the #35 Tommy Baldwin Chevy, see images on my #35 Team Scheme page.(1-30-2010) UPDATE: Sauter is scheduled to run at least

Olympic bobsled builder moving to North Carolina: UPDATE:

Olympic bobsled builder moving to North Carolina: UPDATE:

January 29, 2010
A non-profit company that's used NASCAR racing technology to supply the U.S. Olympic bobsled teams with faster rides is moving to the heart of stock-car country in North Carolina. Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project Inc. says it will move from Connecticut to Concord after next

Logano Wins Bodine Bobsled Challenge:

Logano Wins Bodine Bobsled Challenge:

January 11, 2010
The Fifth Annual Lucas Oil Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge presented by Whelen Engineering concluded on Sunday with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Joey Logano a winner. Logano defeated Melanie Troxel from the NHRA in Sunday's Race 2 finals, which pitted the fastest

Renezeder leads Bobsled Challenge qualifying:

Renezeder leads Bobsled Challenge qualifying:

January 10, 2010
Carl Renezeder made the long trip from California pay off Saturday as the off-road racer lead all qualifiers in the Lucas Oil Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge presented by Whelen Engineering. Renezeder made the quick adjustment in speeds from yesterday's introductory

Todd Bodine among Geoff Bobsled Challenge participants:

Todd Bodine among Geoff Bobsled Challenge participants:

January 6, 2010
With ample snow, a typical chill in the air and the 30th anniversary of the 1980 Winter Olympics just a month away, Lake Placid will present a Currier and Ives winter scene Jan. 8-10 to the drivers from NASCAR and NHRA. These competitors will converge on the two-time

The Entry List

The Entry List

January 2, 2010
for the Gillette Fusion ProGlide 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway is posted, 45 teams/drivers [for 43 spots] are listed, including: Terry Cook listed in the #09 car, #7-Gordon fell out of the top-35; Front Row Motorsports drivers stay in the same numbered

Budweiser Shootout eligibility rules change:

Budweiser Shootout eligibility rules change:

December 23, 2009
NASCAR announced Wednesday a revision to the 2010 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona format that provides fans with a strong lineup of drivers highlighted by last years top performers and a collection of previous winners at the sports most-storied race track. The 32nd annual

Martin sets wins in a season for a #5 car:

Martin sets wins in a season for a #5 car:

November 27, 2009
Mark Martin made 2009 the most successful season ever [in term of wins] for the #5 car in terms of wins, Martin won five races in 2009, the most ever by the #5 car. The car #5 has won a total of 39 races in 1277 starts. Below are the top four seasons for wins by the

Hendrick Motorsports Championship Notes:

Hendrick Motorsports Championship Notes:

November 24, 2009
NINTH TITLE: With Jimmie Johnson's performance today at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Hendrick Motorsports secured its ninth car owner's championship in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition [1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009], tying the organization

Talladega Rookie Notes and Facts:

Talladega Rookie Notes and Facts:

October 27, 2009
#20-Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the October 26 TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Logano scored a 12th-place finish and grabbed top rookie honors for the third consecutive race and for the 23rd time this season. Logano leads #82-

Geoff Bodine to run ASA race in South Africa:

Geoff Bodine to run ASA race in South Africa:

October 6, 2009
American Speed Association officials have announced that 1986 Daytona 500 and 1987 IROC Series Champion Geoff Bodine will be competing in the "Championship Between the Continents South Africa versus USA Motorsports" that will take place on January 29-31, 2010 at the

NASCAR History:

NASCAR History:

September 30, 2009
Sept. 30 -- 1995: Mike Bliss wins his first NASCAR race, the Camping World Truck Series Lowe's 150 at North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway. Butch Miller finishes second, 1.14 seconds back, and Geoff Bodine is third.(NASCAR.com)

NASCAR History:

NASCAR History:

September 12, 2009
Sept. 12 -- 1987: Mark Martin wins the first of a record five Nationwide Series races at Richmond. L.D. Ottinger finishes second in the Freelander 200, and Geoffrey Bodine is third.(NASCAR.com)