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News & Notes Part I: May 1, 2007

News & Notes Part I: May 1, 2007

May 1, 2007
Erik Darnell proves 'Can't Miss' pronouncements accurate: Three-time Craftsman Truck Series champion Jack Sprague (#60 Con-way Freight Toyota) predicted we'd hear a lot from 2006 Raybestos Rookie of the Year Erik Darnell (#99 Northern Tool + Equipment Ford). Sprague

Nextel Cup races where winner led last lap only

Nextel Cup races where winner led last lap only

April 17, 2007
(since 2000); Texas: #31-Jeff Burton; 2nd: #17-Matt Kenseth, 4/2007 Las Vegas: #48-Jimmie Johnson; 2nd: #17-Kenseth, 3/2006 Homestead: #18-Bobby Labonte; 2nd: #29-Kevin Harvick, 11/2003 Darlington: #32-Ricky Craven; 2nd: #97-Kurt Busch (ESPN2's NASCAR Now and research

Scott Riggs to Host Riggs Report on SIRIUS:

Scott Riggs to Host Riggs Report on SIRIUS:

February 12, 2007
Valvoline Evernham Racing and SIRIUS Satellite Radio have announced that Scott Riggs, driver of the #10 Valvoline/Stanley Tools Dodge in the Nextel Cup Series, will have a weekly spot on the SIRIUS NASCAR Radio program, The Driver's Seat. The Driver's Seat, hosted

Craven’s Charity Ride raises $110k:

Craven’s Charity Ride raises $110k:

January 28, 2007
Wind chills exceeding 25 degrees below zero couldn't dampen spirits on Saturday in Greenville, Maine as 400 riders joined Ricky Craven for the 10th annual Ricky Craven Snowmobile Ride for Charity. Ricky led 250 sleds on a 50 mile ride before making presentations to

Benson/Hornaday/Parsons part of new Sirius radio show:

Benson/Hornaday/Parsons part of new Sirius radio show:

December 14, 2006
Sirius Satellite Radio announced that it will debut The Driver's Seat, an exclusive daily talk show hosted by veteran broadcaster John Kernan and a roster of current and former NASCAR drivers, on January 1. The Driver's Seat will air every weekday (11am-3pm/et) only

Kernan at Sirius: UPDATE:

Kernan at Sirius: UPDATE:

December 14, 2006
hearing former ESPN RPM2Nite host, John Kernan, will host a show on Sirius Satelitte Radio called Driver's Seat, co-hosted by former Cup criver Buddy Baker along with other drivers. Will run M-F 11:00am to 3:00pm/et.(12-11-2006) UPDATE: SIRIUS Satellite Radio announced

Craven still looking to race..part time:

Craven still looking to race..part time:

November 30, 2006
Ricky Craven isn’t ready to retire from auto racing, but said he doesn’t foresee driving a full-time schedule next season. "In looking toward 2007, I expect to race. Perhaps on a part-time basis. And I could enjoy that. I want to help a team and have a positive influence

News & Notes – Final Wrap:

News & Notes – Final Wrap:

November 20, 2006
The strategy and the finish wasn't what Todd Bodine (#30 Lumber Liquidators Toyota) was looking for, but a conservative run in the Nov. 17 Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway wrapped up the Craftsman Truck Series championship. Bodine, keeping rival Johnny Benson (#

This Week’s Craftsman Truck Series leaders:

This Week’s Craftsman Truck Series leaders:

October 16, 2006
(through 20 races of the 25-race season) Points leader - Todd Bodine (3,076) Winnings - Todd Bodine ($546,650) Laps led - Mark Martin (522) Miles led - Mike Skinner (758.168) Victories - Mark Martin (5) Budweiser Poles - Mike Skinner (6) Top-five finishes - Johnny

Ricky Craven to Drive for FBR at Martinsville:

Ricky Craven to Drive for FBR at Martinsville:

July 18, 2006
FitzBradshaw Racing announced today that NASCAR veteran Ricky Craven will pilot the #14 Family Dollar Dodge in the Goody's 250 at Martinsville Speedway.(FitzBradshaw PR)(7-18-2006)

Craven to Drive for FBR at Martinsville:

Craven to Drive for FBR at Martinsville:

July 18, 2006
FitzBradshaw Racing has announced that NASCAR veteran Ricky Craven will pilot the #14 Family Dollar Dodge in the Goody's 250 Busch Series race at Martinsville Speedway.(FitzBradshaw PR)(7-18-2006)

Truck Series News & Notes:

Truck Series News & Notes:

June 6, 2006
Mark Martin ( 6 Scotts Ford) became the season's first three-time winner when he beat Roush Racing teammate Carl Edwards (# 50 Scotts/Ortho Ford) by just under four seconds at Dover International Speedway on June 2. The one-two finish was the organization's first since

Craven back to the Truck Series? UPDATE2:

Craven back to the Truck Series? UPDATE2:

May 19, 2006
Former Cup drivers/winner Ricky Craven said he may return to the Truck Series this month. He is currently mulling an attractive offer and expects to make a decision soon. Craven, who has 278 Nextel Cup races under his belt, including two wins, raced full time in the

DW Rumors Denied:

DW Rumors Denied:

May 12, 2006
Casey [Atwood] is working a deal with Darrell Waltrip Racing, to replace #17-David Reutimann, who is advancing to the Busch Series.(Race Day Report), been told this rumor is untrue and will not happen....also, the truck ride Ricky Craven is possibly up for is NOT with

Craven back to the Truck Series?

Craven back to the Truck Series?

May 11, 2006
former Cup drivers/winner Ricky Craven said he may return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series this month. He is currently mulling an attractive offer and expects to make a decision soon. Craven, who has 278 Nextel Cup races under his belt, including two wins, raced