Joe Nemechek News

Postponed:

Postponed:

October 11, 2003
the Little Trees 300 at Lowe's Motor Speedway has been postponed until 11:00am/et on Saturday, October 11th, for a unique double headers, a Busch and a Cup race on the same day. Wonder if a the drivers running both races will do so, eleven drivers are scheduled to

Testing at Lowe’s this week UPDATE:

Testing at Lowe’s this week UPDATE:

October 1, 2003
Nearly 25 NASCAR Busch Series drivers and teams are expected to participate in a testing session Monday and Tuesday [Sept 29-30] at Lowe's Motor Speedway in preparation for the inaugural nighttime running of the "Little Trees" 300 on Friday, Oct. 10. Testing will run

Kodak to PPI with Nemechek? UPDATE:

Kodak to PPI with Nemechek? UPDATE:

September 29, 2003
Kodak was expected to make an announcement this week about its future in NASCAR, but that has apparently been delayed. The company has just announced a major change in its business, away from film toward digital, and it's unclear how that might play in its marketing

Nemechek has many options:

Nemechek has many options:

September 28, 2003
Joe Nemechek, who has lost his ride with [ #25 ] Hendrick Motorsports after this year, is reportedly under consideration to drive a Dodge [I think teh author meant Pontiac and made a mistake, have heard nothing about Wells switching to Dodge] for Cal Wells if Wells

Fastest at Talladega since 2000:

Fastest at Talladega since 2000:

September 27, 2003
#38-Elliott Sadler put his Ford on the pole position at Talladega with a lap of 189.943mph, which was the fastest the Cup cars have run here since 2000 [Joe Nemechek, 190.279 in Oct 2000], but far from the record run of 212.809 mph set in 1987 by Bill Elliot or the

more on Wells 2nd team effort:

more on Wells 2nd team effort:

September 24, 2003
Cal Wells has been working on a second team, and though the team isn't any closer to announcing its plans, Wells says, "Decision time is imminent." More from Wells: "We have to have the money to do this, but we are really, really close. Our organization is developed

Cup – Busch Sweep:

Cup – Busch Sweep:

September 20, 2003
The only time a driver has ever swept both ends of a NASCAR Busch Series/NASCAR Winston Cup Series weekend doubleheader at Dover was in September 1991, when Harry Gant accomplished the feat. Gant was in the midst of an incredible streak, in which he won four NASCAR

2nd Team for Wells in 2004? UPDATE 2:

2nd Team for Wells in 2004? UPDATE 2:

September 15, 2003
#32-Ricky Craven, whose single-car team has struggled at times in a sport dominated by multi-car operations, may soon get some help. "I believe Cal is well on his way to having a second team, as early as next year," Craven said this week at Darlington, referring to

Johnson wins at New Hampshire:

Johnson wins at New Hampshire:

September 14, 2003
#48-Jimmie Johnson won the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire. It is Johnson's third win of 2003 and 6th of his career. Johnson is the first driver to sweep both season races at New Hampshire. #21-Ricky Rudd finished 2nd, his 2nd top five in a row. #25-Joe Nemechek ended

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – New Hampshire:

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – New Hampshire:

September 14, 2003
#48-Jimmie Johnson became our second "Sweeper" of the season today at New Hampshire International Speedway as he captured the Sylvania 300 in fine fashion. It was his 6th career win (he's now solo in 59th on the all-time win list) and 3rd of the season. It was also

Reutimann close to a 2004 deal?

Reutimann close to a 2004 deal?

September 9, 2003
Anticipation of an imminent sponsorship deal with NEMCO Motorsports would put David Reutimann in a Busch series car full time next year. "It's looking like a good possibility," said Reutimann, 33. "Sponsorshipwise, we still still have things to do, and I wouldn't say

Some Highlights from the TNT coverage:

Some Highlights from the TNT coverage:

September 7, 2003
from a TNT/Turner PR for those who may not have seen the broadcast: Notes from TNT's NASCAR Busch Series and Winston Cup Series Racing from Richmond, VA TV Booth: Allen Bestwick, Wally Dallenbach and Benny Parsons. Pit Reporters: Bill Weber, Marty Snider, Matt Yocum

Nemechek still working on his deal UPDATE Nemechek out/Vickers In the #25 for 2004:

Nemechek still working on his deal UPDATE Nemechek out/Vickers In the #25 for 2004:

September 2, 2003
[#5, #24, #25, #48, #60] team owner Rick Hendrick is pondering next season's Winston Cup lineup, and team sources say that either Kyle Busch or Brian Vickers could be promoted to a full-time ride. In fact, an announcement could come Tuesday. Despite his victory at

Vickers to Cup in 2004 in the #25; Busch to the #5 car:

Vickers to Cup in 2004 in the #25; Busch to the #5 car:

September 2, 2003
Hendrick Motorsports #5 Busch Series driver, Brian Vickers, is getting a bump up to Winston Cup. Vickers, 19, and his Busch Series sponsor, GMAC, will move to Hendrick Motorsports' #25 Chevy next season, ThatsRacin.com has learned. An official announcement of Vickers

Stock Car Fans – Ramblings – Bristol:

Stock Car Fans – Ramblings – Bristol:

August 22, 2003
Jeff Gordon took the pole for Saturday Night's Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway by the wide margin of .001 seconds over Mark Martin this afternoon. It was the 3rd Bud Pole of the season for Gordon (2 shorties and a roadie), and the 45th of his career. Tho the