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ARCA Testing Day 2: Danica Patrick Goes Drafting:

ARCA Testing Day 2: Danica Patrick Goes Drafting:

December 20, 2009
During the second day of a three-day test session in preparation for the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 on Saturday, Feb. 6, open-wheel star Danica Patrick got a full day of on-track activity behind the wheel of the #88 Chevy for JR Motorsports. Patrick was able to work

Cope forms new team; plans full season:

Cope forms new team; plans full season:

December 15, 2009
Derrike Cope and co-owner Dale Clemons announce the launch of the new motorsports company Stratus Racing Group, Inc. The full service company with racing facilities in Mooresville NC is equipped for participation in the ARCA, NASCAR Camping World Truck, Nationwide

Cobb hopes to race Sprint Cup:

Cobb hopes to race Sprint Cup:

October 1, 2009
Jennifer Jo Cobb will be attempting her 4th NASCAR Nationwide Series start as well as her 8th ARCA Re/Max Series start at her hometown track, the Kansas Speedway, this week. Cobbs ultimate goal is to be the first woman competing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in over

Jennifer Jo Cobb attempting Kansas:

Jennifer Jo Cobb attempting Kansas:

September 29, 2009
Jennifer Jo Cobb will be attempting her 4th NASCAR Nationwide Series start as well as her 8th ARCA Re/Max Series start at her hometown track, the Kansas Speedway, this week. Cobbs ultimate goal is to be the first woman competing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in over

Price Chopper to sponsor Cobb at Kansas:

Price Chopper to sponsor Cobb at Kansas:

April 15, 2009
Jennifer Jo Cobb's ultimate goal is to be the first woman competing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in over 8 years. Locally owned grocery chain Price Chopper recognized Cobb's Kansas City spirit and is serving as the primary sponsor of the #74 "Price Chopper 400"

Derrike Cope Inc. to run handful of races beginning with two entries at Kansas UPDATE 3 Sponsorship announced for Cobb:

Derrike Cope Inc. to run handful of races beginning with two entries at Kansas UPDATE 3 Sponsorship announced for Cobb:

April 24, 2008
"I [Derrike Cope] will probably be going to Kansas for the truck race where Derrike Cope Inc. will have two trucks entered. The one truck will be #74 with Jennifer Jo Cobb driving and the other one is still up in the air, although there is a strong possibility that

Earnhardt wins the pole:

Earnhardt wins the pole:

February 17, 2005
#15-Kerry Earnhardt won the first pole of his short Truck Series career by winning the pole for the Florida Dodge Dealers 250 at the Daytona International Speedway, with a lap of 182.478mph. Earnhardt was followed by #46-Dennis Setzer, #12-Robert Huffman, #22-Bill

Dale Jr. wins pole at Bristol:

Dale Jr. wins pole at Bristol:

August 26, 2004
Through 49 of 51 cars, #23-Kenny Wallace sat on the pole for Friday night's Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway, but knew #81-Dale Earnhardt Jr., who had yet to qualify, would be tough. He was right. Earnhardt Jr. beat out Wallace for the top spot. But the final

Penalties assessed:

Penalties assessed:

July 9, 2004
Busch Series crew chiefs Jay Guy, Scott Riefner, Kevin Payne, Julian Burgess and Larry Shore were issued fines for rules violations that occurred during the race weekend of the July 2 event at Daytona International Speedway

Potashnick injured in freak accident misses race:

Potashnick injured in freak accident misses race:

July 27, 2002
Sammy Potashnick, who was scheduled to drive Jay Robinson's #49 Chevy in the BGN race at Pikes Peak International Raceway, suffered a minor injury early Friday morning putting a halt to his race weekend. After helping drive Jay Robinson's race transporter from Charlotte