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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

Ricky Hendrick Memorial Charity Ride Set:

Ricky Hendrick Memorial Charity Ride Set:

April 25, 2007
The third annual Ricky Hendrick Memorial Charity Ride, presented by the Hendrick Foundation for Children, will make its way to Lowe's Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 6. Staging for the event begins at Knights Stadium, home of the Charlotte Knights baseball club, in Fort

News & Notes Part I – April 16, 2007

News & Notes Part I – April 16, 2007

April 16, 2007
Joe Ruttman (#18 Fastenal Dodge) feels the shoe is on the other foot when it comes to proving his ability to compete. "That's for the other guys to do," said Ruttman, 62, who'll rejoin the series April 28 at Kansas Speedway after an absence of nearly five years. "I

Napa Auto Parts to sponsor the #23 at Martinsville & Atlanta:

Napa Auto Parts to sponsor the #23 at Martinsville & Atlanta:

October 2, 2006
Bill Davis Racing has announced that Napa Auto Parts will serve as the primary sponsor of the Craftsman Truck Series Championship contending #23 Toyota Tundra driven by Johnny Benson at two upcoming races. The leader in auto parts will join the #23 Bill Davis Racing

Truck Series News & Notes – Kansas:

Truck Series News & Notes – Kansas:

June 26, 2006
Kansas Speedway is a welcoming track for Truck Series drivers regardless of age, experience or competitive status. When the late Ricky Hendrick won the inaugural running of Saturday's O'Reilly Auto Parts 250, the 21-year-old became the then youngest to win a series

Vickers to run West Series race in special scheme UPDATE 2 wins the race:

Vickers to run West Series race in special scheme UPDATE 2 wins the race:

June 25, 2006
Along with running Sunday's NEXTEL Cup event at Infineon Raceway, #25-Brian Vickers will enter Saturday's NASCAR Grand National West Series race at the 1.99-mile road course. Making his first-ever start in the series, Vickers will drive a #17 GMAC Chevrolet with a

Ricky Remembered:

Ricky Remembered:

April 3, 2006
Sunday would have been the late Ricky Hendrick’s birthday. Hendrick and ninth others perished in the crash of a team plane near Martinsville in October 2004 and the accident is always on the minds of racers whenever the circuit returns here. “This is Ricky Hendrick

Darnell takes top rookie honors at Daytona:

Darnell takes top rookie honors at Daytona:

February 22, 2006
Driver X Winner, Erik Darnell was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the GM FlexFuel 250 at Daytona. Darnell finished 6th in his series debut, and the only Rookie to finish inside the top 10. Darnell holds a six-point lead (16-10) over Robert Richardson in the standings

Rick Hendrick comments on lawsuit:

Rick Hendrick comments on lawsuit:

February 11, 2006
Car Owner Rick Hendrick made these comments Saturday afternoon at Daytona in response to those recently made by Diane Dorton, wife of Randy Dorton, Hendrick's head engine builder and one of ten people killed in the Hendrick Motorsports plane crash in October 2004.

Hendrick makes $3 million donation in Ricky’s name:

Hendrick makes $3 million donation in Ricky’s name:

January 25, 2006
Carolinas Healthcare System announced the commitment of $3 million from the Rick and Linda Hendrick family to benefit Levine Children's Hospital. In recognition of the gift, Levine Children's Hospital will dedicate its Pediatric Intensive Care Centers in honor of the

Green comments on future [rewrite]:

Green comments on future [rewrite]:

July 22, 2005
Former NASCAR Busch Series champion David Green spoke to Sirius Speedway (Sirius Satellite Radio/MRN) about rumors that he has spoken with Hendrick Motorsports about a possible return to the team's #5 Busch Series Chevrolets next season. Asked to comment on the story

Congrats:

Congrats:

June 29, 2005
Multi-team [#5, #24, #25, #44, #48] team owner, Rick Hendrick welcomed new granddaughter, Josephine Riddick “Ricki” Hendrick, today [June 29th] at 2:49am/et. Ricki is the daughter of the late Ricky Hendrick, Rick's son, who passed away in the Hendrick Motorsports airplane

Kansas News and Notes:

Kansas News and Notes:

June 28, 2005
Shake-up in the points standings again Its looking like another exciting year in the battle for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship. Setzer led 152 of 200 laps to win the Toyota Tundra Milwaukee 200, his second victory in six days. Setzer trailed Bobby Hamilton

Kyle Busch wins at Lowe’s:

Kyle Busch wins at Lowe’s:

May 20, 2005
#15-Kyle Busch won the Quaker Steak & Lube 200 at Lowe's Motor Speedway for his first career Truck Series race in eight starts. Busch led 77 of 136 laps and beat 2nd place finisher #10-Terry Cook by 0.149 seconds for the win on a green-white checkered finish. Busch

Hendrick may attend Martinsville:

Hendrick may attend Martinsville:

April 10, 2005
Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick is leaning toward attending today's Advance Auto Parts 500 at Martinsville Speedway. It's the first event at the track since a Hendrick plane crashed on the way to Martinsville last October. Engine builder Randy Dorton, General