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Ramblings/Qualifying Notes – Homestead

Ramblings/Qualifying Notes – Homestead

November 19, 2005
It's only fitting that on Championship Weekend we've got a Ford on the pole for the Ford 400. #99-Carl Edwards captured his second Bud Pole of the season (and of his career) today, edging out Ryan Newman by .002 of a second. He'll lead 'em to the green on Sunday with

Return of the Intrepid? UPDATE 2:

Return of the Intrepid? UPDATE 2:

November 18, 2005
It was reported during NBC's coverage of the Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway that some Dodge teams would roll out a Dodge Intrepid in place of the Dodge Charger for the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.(11-14-2005) UPDATE: hearing a Penske

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Homestead:

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Homestead:

November 17, 2005
Thirty-four races, more than 8,600 miles, events in two countries and arguably the most difficult competition in the 24-year history of the NASCAR Busch Series. After conquering those and so many other obstacles, one more remains for the two contenders for the 2005

News and Notes – Homestead:

News and Notes – Homestead:

November 17, 2005
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship goes down to the wire for the 10th time in 11 seasons this Friday and the only thing certain is that the Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway will produce a first-time champion. Ted Musgrave (#1 Mopar Dodge), whos never

Baldwin gone from Evernham? UPDATE New Team Structure at Evernham:

Baldwin gone from Evernham? UPDATE New Team Structure at Evernham:

November 15, 2005
hearing #9 crew chief, Tommy Baldwin Jr. has left Evernham Motorsports, no word on where he is headed. MORE hearing this is true and that there could be some crew swapping between the #9 and #19. UPDATE 8: As the 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup season winds down, planning for

#9 and #19 get newe 2006 paint schemes:

#9 and #19 get newe 2006 paint schemes:

November 15, 2005
When the green flag falls at the 2006 Daytona 500 next February, the Dodge Chargers of Jeremy Mayfield and Kasey Kahne will be sporting bold new paint schemes reflective of the bold design of the popular Dodge Charger production vehicle. The new 2006 Dodge Dealers

Last Week to Vote for Most Popular Driver:

Last Week to Vote for Most Popular Driver:

November 14, 2005
With just days remaining for nationwide fan voting, Dale Earnhardt Jr. continues to lead the Chex NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award - but fans and fan clubs for other drivers appear to have picked up their support. Fan clubs and web sites for several drivers have

Baldwin leaving Evernham? UPDATE 6:

Baldwin leaving Evernham? UPDATE 6:

November 12, 2005
hearing that #9 crew chief, Tommy Baldwin could be leaving Evernham Motorsports and driver Kasey Kahne. UPDATE: hearing Baldwin could end up at the #38 M&M's/Robert Yates Racing team as Elliott Sadler's crew chief.(9-19-2005) UPDATE 2: Baldwin recently signed a

Qualifying Notes – Phoenix:

Qualifying Notes – Phoenix:

November 12, 2005
Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Bud Pole for the Checker Auto Parts 500 presented by Techron, lapping Phoenix International Raceway in 26.831 seconds at 134.173 mph. Ryan Newman holds the track-qualifying record of 26.499 seconds, 135.854 mph, set Nov

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Phoenix:

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Phoenix:

November 8, 2005
Truex Jr. can clinch title, but no quit in Bowyer Martin Truex Jr. (#8 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet) could clinch his second consecutive NASCAR Busch Series title Saturday at Phoenix. The reigning champion is 84 points ahead of second-place Clint Bowyer (#2 ACDelco Chevrolet

Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper to Sponsor Riggs in 2 races:

Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper to Sponsor Riggs in 2 races:

November 6, 2005
Valvoline Evernham Racing, LLC has announced a partnership with Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper, one of the largest auto parts distribution and marketing organizations in the world, as primary sponsor of driver Scott Riggs during select 2006 NASCAR events. Riggs will pilot

Rumblings – Texas:

Rumblings – Texas:

November 6, 2005
We had a Roush parade a couple races back at Kansas....today was the sequel. I said last week that Carl Edwards was backflipping himself into our hearts....today he's moved on down to the spleen! Carl Edwards led a Roush sweep today/tonight at Texas Motor Speedway

Record Falls In Chex NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Fan voting:

Record Falls In Chex NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Fan voting:

November 4, 2005
NASCAR fans have broken their own mark, voting in record numbers for the Chex NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Driver award. A total of 3,900,523 votes have been cast so far this season (as of end of the day Thursday, Nov. 3), topping the previous mark of 3,852,309 votes cast

Baldwin leaving Evernham? UPDATE 4 Denied:

Baldwin leaving Evernham? UPDATE 4 Denied:

October 31, 2005
hearing that #9 crew chief, Tommy Baldwin could be leaving Evernham Motorsports and driver Kasey Kahne. There had been rumors he could be headed to Hendrick Motorsports and #24-Jeff Gordon, but Hendrick Motorsports says they are committed to new crew chief, Steve Letarte

Rumblings – Atlanta:

Rumblings – Atlanta:

October 30, 2005
Carl Edwards completed the Atlanta sweep today as he captured the Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 in rather easy fashion....winning at Atlanta Motor Speedway by a comfortable 2.712 seconds. This was his 3rd win of they season (besides the spring race here he also won at Pocono