Jerry Nadeau News

Some News about Jerry Nadeau:

Some News about Jerry Nadeau:

May 15, 2005
injured driver Jerry Nadeau had planned to be at Richmond International Raceway last night to watch the Chevy American Revolution 400. His plans changed because a death in his family earlier in the week took him away from his Davidson, N.C., home and he felt like he

Nadeau talks about the future UPDATE:

Nadeau talks about the future UPDATE:

January 11, 2005
More than 18 months after the crash that nearly took his life, Jerry Nadeau told MRN Radio/Sirius Speedway host Dave Moody that he is not sure he will ever return to the cockpit. "I can't find the fire I used to have," said Nadeau, "and I'm getting sick of waiting

Jerry Nadeau Returns to Connecticut with Endurance Karting:

Jerry Nadeau Returns to Connecticut with Endurance Karting:

June 3, 2004
NASCAR driver and Danbury [CT] native Jerry Nadeau returns to his home state June 18 and 19 for the EnduranceKarting.com events at Lime Rock Park. Nadeau will serve as an instructor in the June 18 racing school, which is limited to 20 participants. On Saturday, June

Todd Szegedy gets a Hills Bros. Coffee Break of a Lifetime; Nadeau to spot:

Todd Szegedy gets a Hills Bros. Coffee Break of a Lifetime; Nadeau to spot:

June 2, 2004
In 2003, Hills Bros. Coffee, along with grocery chains Jewel in Chicago, Pic 'N Save of Milwaukee and Meijers in Michigan teamed to create the Hills Bros. Coffee Break of a Lifetime. The program offers unknown drivers a chance to showcase their talent in top-notch

Nadeau to be at Richmond:

Nadeau to be at Richmond:

May 11, 2004
Though Jerry Nadeau [driver of the #01 Chevy who was injured a year ago at RIR] continues to recover from head injuries sustained in a practice accident at RIR, he doesn't shelter any bad feelings about the Richmond facility. In fact, he is planning to attend the weekend

News about Jerry Nadeau:

News about Jerry Nadeau:

May 4, 2004
Jerry Nadeau has dedicated himself to racing since he was a toddler, so sitting out a year with a head injury is "probably the worst thing in the world" to him. Still, common sense and recent history tell Nadeau that he shouldn't rush himself back into the car. Nadeau

Atlanta Qualifying Notes:

Atlanta Qualifying Notes:

March 13, 2004
* Ryan Newman won the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Bud Pole for the Golden Corral 500, lapping Atlanta Motor Speedway in 28.640 seconds at 193.575 mph. Geoffrey Bodine holds the track-qualifying record of 28.074 seconds, 197.478 mph, set Nov. 15, 1997. * This is Newman's 20th

NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Atlanta Nuggets:

NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Atlanta Nuggets:

March 10, 2004
Bill Elliott [not entered] leads all active drivers with five Bud Poles at Atlanta. The last spring race that was won at Atlanta by the Bud Pole sitter dates back to 1979 (Buddy Baker). The last time a race was won by the Bud pole winner at Atlanta was in November

MB2/MBV Racing Owners Sell:

MB2/MBV Racing Owners Sell:

January 20, 2004
Atlanta banker Tom Beard and attorney Read Morton have sold their interests in the MB2 and MBV teams to Chattanooga businessman Nelson Bowers. Bowers now owns the #01 U.S. Army team [Joe Nemechek/Jerry Nadeau] outright, and he and Valvoline each own half of the #10

Nadeau Still Healing:

Nadeau Still Healing:

January 20, 2004
Jerry Nadeau still is healing from a head injury sustained in a May 2 wreck at Richmond International Raceway and hasn't set a timetable for returning. "Hopefully, I'll be able to get in a car this year," he said yesterday. "In the last nine months, I've realized there

Speaking of Motorsports 2004….Nadeau to attend/appear:

Speaking of Motorsports 2004….Nadeau to attend/appear:

January 3, 2004
After suffering a life-threatening and a career-threatening injury Jerry Nadeau is hoping that he will be able to return to NASCAR Nextel Cup competition. Nadeau told the Philadelphia Inquirer's Pete Schnatz in a recent article, "Some people might say I had a very

Jerry Nadeau Talks about a Special Holiday and Ongoing Recovery:

Jerry Nadeau Talks about a Special Holiday and Ongoing Recovery:

December 22, 2003
[yeah it is long, but not much news and I found it interesting and important] NASCAR driver Jerry Nadeau, who suffered a serious head injury in a racing accident May 2 at Richmond International Raceway, continues to make progress. In a question and answer session below

Nemechek and Nadeau visit Walter Reed AMC:

Nemechek and Nadeau visit Walter Reed AMC:

December 19, 2003
At 14, Reggie Showers lost both of his legs in an electrical accident. More than two decades later, he’s living his dream of being a professional stock bike rider. Showers, 39, wore his 2003 Pro Stock Bike Champion jacket for a Dec. 12 visit to Walter Reed Army Medical

Geoffrey Bodine to Iraq:

Geoffrey Bodine to Iraq:

December 10, 2003
Geoffrey Bodine has announced plans to visit the US Troops serving in Iraq during this holiday season. He will be leaving for Bhagdad on December 29th and will return on January 8th. Bodine toured US Army installations in Afghanistan, and other troop locations, in

Army Close to Re-newing with the #01:

Army Close to Re-newing with the #01:

November 17, 2003
Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Journal reports this week that the U.S. Army is close to renewing its sponsorship with MB2 Motorsports for the team's #01 Nextel Cup entry. Columnist Terry Lefton says the Army spent more than $16 million on its NASCAR sponsorship this