Joe Bessey News

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NASCAR History:

NASCAR History:

September 20, 2009
Sept. 20 -- 1997: Joe Bessey wins his only Nationwide Series race in a career spanning 15 seasons, beating Randy LaJoie
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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

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
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Japanese Driver Looking To Make NCTS Debut At Homestead:

Japanese Driver Looking To Make NCTS Debut At Homestead:

November 16, 2004
Former CART driver and current part-time Indy Racing League driver Shigeaki Hattori will look to make his NASCAR Craftsman
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Ren and BANG part ways? UPDATE:

Ren and BANG part ways? UPDATE:

July 30, 2004
hearing that Rick Ren, crew chief for the #42-Mike Skinner [oops not Kvapil, I forgot they switched back] has parted ways
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Bessey back to the BGNN:

Bessey back to the BGNN:

November 22, 2002
Busch North Scene is reporting that former Winston Cup team owner and part time Busch Grand National driver Joe Bessey will
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Bessey Returns to the BGN:

Bessey Returns to the BGN:

March 28, 2002
Picking up where he left off in 2001, Joe Bessey returns to the BGN at New Hampshire International Speedway on May 11 carrying
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Bessey Team To Close Up?

Bessey Team To Close Up?

May 24, 2001
Crew Chief Bob Hayden was released Wednesday from his responsibilities with the #6 Joe Bessey Motorsports team. The owner
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#66 Closes:

#66 Closes:

April 25, 2001
Citing what he called an untenable business proposition in continuing to field a CTS team, Dale Phelon on Tuesday morning
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English Driver to debut UPDATE:

English Driver to debut UPDATE:

March 24, 2001
Steve Hodgson will attempt to qualify at Bristol Motorspeedway this weekend, for the Cheez-it 250, Busch race. He is driving

Sadler Buzz:

Sadler Buzz:

February 9, 2001
Sadler Buzz: According to Hermie Sadler, he was all set to partner with WWF superstar Dwayne Johnson(The Rock), on a full time Winston Cup operation known as Rock Racing. But WWF owner/president Vince McMahon told Johnson that he wouldn't allow use of the name or likeness
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Sadler Buzz:

Sadler Buzz:

February 9, 2001
According to Hermie Sadler, he was all set to partner with WWF superstar Dwayne Johnson(The Rock), on a full time Winston
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Bessey Sponsor UPDATE:

Bessey Sponsor UPDATE:

January 31, 2001
hearing Whelen will be the Primary Sponsor for Bessey Motorsports Daytona BGN effort in February 2001. This is a one race
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Daytona Testing Day 3 speeds/news – also a restrictor plate:

Daytona Testing Day 3 speeds/news – also a restrictor plate:

January 24, 2001
#6-Joe Bessey was the fastest at Wednesday's NASCAR BGN pre-season testing at Daytona thru midday lunch break with a speed
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Daytona Testing Day 3 speeds/news:

Daytona Testing Day 3 speeds/news:

January 24, 2001
#1-P.J. Jones was the fastest on the day with a lap of 184.649mph in the #1 Pontiac. Busch Series testing continues on Thursday