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NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Talladega

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Talladega

April 28, 2005
Six of the last seven NASCAR Busch Series races discounting Bristols .533-mile track have been contested at venues where the distance averages nearly 1.4 miles. But average will hardly be the catch word this weekend when series drivers compete on NASCARs largest track

McDonald’s to sponsor Elliott UPDATE and Evernham too:

McDonald’s to sponsor Elliott UPDATE and Evernham too:

April 12, 2005
hearing that McDonald's will sponsor the #91 [#98?] Dodge and Bill Elliott at Michigan in June and California in September.(3-17-2005) UPDATE: McDonald's announced the company has entered into a partnership agreement with Evernham Motorsports in the NASCAR Nextel Cup

McDonald’s to sponsor Elliott UPDATE and Evernham too:

McDonald’s to sponsor Elliott UPDATE and Evernham too:

March 28, 2005
hearing that McDonald's will sponsor the #91 [#98?] Dodge and Bill Elliott at Michigan in June and California in September.(3-17-2005) UPDATE: McDonald's announced the company has entered into a partnership agreement with Evernham Motorsports in the NASCAR Nextel Cup

Nashville News and Notes:

Nashville News and Notes:

March 23, 2005
Despite his historic win in Mexico City, a fourth-place finish to open the year at Daytona and a solid 11th-place result last week at Atlanta, Martin Truex Jr. (No. 8 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet), the reigning NASCAR Busch Series champion, has been under the radar in

Series News & Notes – Atlanta:

Series News & Notes – Atlanta:

March 16, 2005
When he was 12 years old, Reed Sorenson (#41 Discount Tire Co. Dodge) raced Legends Cars at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Just being at a facility like that when you are 12 is pretty neat, said Sorenson, a native of Peachtree City, Ga., located just outside of Atlanta. Now

Speedway Children’s Charities’ Driver Auction raises $180,000:

Speedway Children’s Charities’ Driver Auction raises $180,000:

March 12, 2005
The Las Vegas Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities annual NASCAR Driver Auction raised $180,000 for the children of Las Vegas and southern Nevada last night at Sam's Town Live!, inside Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall. NASCAR drivers Kevin Harvick, Scott Wimmer

Las Vegas Busch Series News and Notes:

Las Vegas Busch Series News and Notes:

March 9, 2005
As the NASCAR Busch Series heads to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for Saturdays Sams Town 300, drivers and teams are in no need for the traditional boost of excitement that comes with the glitz, glamour and the lights of Las Vegas. But theyll take it anyway. The NASCAR

#239 for Keller:

#239 for Keller:

March 2, 2005
#35-Jason Keller will make his 239th consecutive NASCAR Busch Series start on Sunday at Mexico. The streak is the second longest in Busch Series history behind Tommy Houston's 360 starts.(Team Rensi PR)(3-2-2005)

California News and Notes:

California News and Notes:

February 25, 2005
The buzz surrounding Tony Stewarts (#33 Old Spice Chevrolet) own version of the pass in the grass en route to his first NASCAR Busch Series victory at Daytona last Saturday has barely died down. Now, the adrenaline rush following the 2005 season-opener now carries

New VP for Team Rensi:

New VP for Team Rensi:

February 23, 2005
Team Rensi Motorsports President and Chief Executive Officer Sam Rensi announced the promotion of Ronnie Russell to Vice President of Operations for Team Rensi Motorsports. Russell, 51, has been a key component of Team Rensi Motorsports since its inception in 1998.

Northeastern Supply returns to ppc Racing:

Northeastern Supply returns to ppc Racing:

February 8, 2005
The Northeastern Supply Company is commemorating its 12th consecutive season of NASCAR Busch Series race team sponsorship in 2005 by returning to ppc Racing and maintaining its support of veteran driver Kenny Wallace. The hugely successful, Baltimore, Maryland-based

McDonalds to sponsor 2nd Rensi car and Keller? UPDATE:

McDonalds to sponsor 2nd Rensi car and Keller? UPDATE:

January 12, 2005
hearing that Team Rensi will field the Team McDonald's #35 Busch team for the full season starting in 2005 and is a multi-year deal with Jason Keller driving. Rensi also fields the #25 Team Marines Ford for Aston Lewis Jr.(12-18-2004) UPDATE: hearing former #32 Cup

Testing at Vegas Jan 26-29th:

Testing at Vegas Jan 26-29th:

December 26, 2004
More than 50 Cup [NNC] and Busch [NBS] teams are expected to descend on LVMS on Jan. 26-29 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to experiment with the new tires, spoilers and body designs that will go into effect in the coming season. It's the first open test for teams on an

Davis shuts down Busch team; Dodge lawsuit update:

Davis shuts down Busch team; Dodge lawsuit update:

December 14, 2004
Bill Davis Racing has shut down the #23 Busch Series [the article incorrectly refers to the series as Grand National, which it hasn't been since 2002] team in the wake of driver Kenny Wallace leaving and taking sponsor Stacker2 with him. Wallace is expected to become

Series champion sets new single-season award record; five drivers exceed $1 million

Series champion sets new single-season award record; five drivers exceed $1 million

December 11, 2004
Martin Truex Jr., the 2004 NASCAR Busch Series driver champion, will receive a series single-season record payout of $2,537,171 for his efforts this year. Truex collected over $1 million in race winnings ($1,180,600) as well as with his share of the series point fund