Joe Nemechek News

California Testing – Fans Invited:

California Testing – Fans Invited:

January 14, 2005
As part of NASCAR's Preseason Thunder, several NEXTEL Cup and Busch Series teams will participate in a test session at California Speedway from January 31 - February 3, 2005. As of early January, nine NASCAR Busch Series drivers have confirmed for the first two days

35 Cup drivers to test at Las Vegas:

35 Cup drivers to test at Las Vegas:

January 12, 2005
Just how important is Preseason Thunder Las Vegas? All 10 drivers in last year's Chase for the Nextel Cup have indicated they will visit LVMS Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 to prepare for the March 13 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400. In 2004, eight of the 10 drivers who made the Chase

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

Atlanta News and Notes:

Atlanta News and Notes:

October 27, 2004
NASCAR FAMILY SHAKEN BUT STEADFAST- AND SUPPORTIVE

College Coach to be involved with a team? UPDATE 3:

College Coach to be involved with a team? UPDATE 3:

October 19, 2004
not much here but am hearing a head coach from a major college sports program will get involved with a new NASCAR team, probably in the Busch Series. There might be an announcement in the next couple of weeks.(10-13-2004

Nemechek wins at Kansas:

Nemechek wins at Kansas:

October 9, 2004
Joe Nemechek's #87 Chevrolet -- complete with a smashed right-front fender and buckled hood -- clearly showed the signs of battle. Nemechek took out one leader of Saturday's Mr. Goodcents 300 and nearly clashed with another before snatching the NASCAR Busch Series

Kansas News and Notes:

Kansas News and Notes:

October 7, 2004
Plenty of milestones at Kansas In addition to the expected 350th start of Jason Kellers NASCAR Busch Series career, other milestones are within reach of series drivers this weekend at Kansas. Johnny Sauter (No. 27 Kleenex/Scott Brands Chevrolet) is scheduled to make

Szegedy to Yates Busch team?

Szegedy to Yates Busch team?

September 24, 2004
Todd Szegedy has made two Busch starts for Joe Nemechek this season. He will attempt one more Busch race for Nemechek Oct. 23 at Memphis. Szegedy is still in the process of solidifying a deal for the Busch Series next season. Rumors this past weekend had Szegedy driving

Mears wins the pole at California:

Mears wins the pole at California:

September 3, 2004
#41-Casey Mears and #38-Kasey Kahne on Friday unintentionally spoiled what looked to be a front row in Saturday's Target House 300 at California Speedway featuring the drivers first and second in the NASCAR Busch Series points race. For much of Friday's qualifying

Need a Scorecard:

Need a Scorecard:

August 20, 2004
Up to 22 [19 made the race, 3 missed the race] drivers are scheduled to attempt both the Busch Series and Nextel Cup races at Michigan this weekend....the list

Putnam named NEMCO crew chief:

Putnam named NEMCO crew chief:

August 17, 2004
NEMCO Motorsports team owner Joe Nemechek named Gary Putnam as crew chief of his #87 NASCAR Busch Series operation, replacing Brian Pattie. Putnam, who most recently served as crew chief for Petty Enterprises and NEXTEL Cup Series driver Jeff Green, takes over the

Buschwackers and Nashville:

Buschwackers and Nashville:

August 9, 2004
Nextel Cup is at Pocono this weekend so help will be needed at Nashville for teams with Buschwhackers [Cup drivers who drive in Busch]. Buckshot Jones will take over the #1 seat all weekend for Jamie McMurray. Tyler Walker will qualify for Kasey Kahne, Mike McLaughlin

Crew Chief for the Ganassi Busch team? UPDATE 2:

Crew Chief for the Ganassi Busch team? UPDATE 2:

July 26, 2004
hearing Brian Pattie, Joe Nemechek's Busch crew chief, will be the crew chief for Chip Ganassi Racing's Busch team.(7-22-2004

Hamilton Jr. wins pole at Chicago:

Hamilton Jr. wins pole at Chicago:

July 9, 2004
Before Friday's NASCAR Busch Series qualifying session for Saturday's Twister 300 at Chicagoland Speedway was interrupted by thunderstorms, it was first delayed by two runaway oranges. That's right, oranges. As the wind increased around the track with the approach

Shawna back racing [Large story]:

Shawna back racing [Large story]:

June 17, 2004
It seems like a gold mine, putting a female driver in a car that promotes products that women use every day. It seems like a gold mine, pulling a female driver out of a sea of male drivers, and helping her win races. Guaranteed coverage, easy name recognition. "But