February 13, 2004
RACE RECAP | DAYTONA
Twin 125's Results and highlights
In Race #1
*Scott Riggs blew a tire, out early
*Jeff Gordon spun the 9 car on pit road, he later had overheating problems, he starts the 500 39th!
Top 5 looks like this.
5 Jeff Burton
4 Michael Waltrip
3 Jamie McMurray
2 Tony Stewart
1 Dale Earnhardt Jr with his second 125 win
In the Second Race
*Kevin Lepage blew the motor of his 4 car
5 Kevin Harvick
4 Mark Martin
3 Jimmie Johnson
2 Sterling Marlin
1 Elliott Sadler with the first win of any kind for his sponsor M&M's
Going home to be spectators: Kirk Shelmerdine, Andy Hillenburg
Terry Cook took the poll for tonight's season opening Craftsman Truck Series race with a speed of 183.643mph. There are 6 Toyota's in the top 15, very strong showing for them, and you can see the race tonight at 8pm Eastern on Speed.
Qualifying results:
1. (10) Terry Cook, Ford, 183.643 mph.
2. (8) Chase Montgomery #, Dodge, 183.113 mph.
3. (24) Travis Kvapil, Chevrolet, 182.830 mph.
4. (46) Dennis Setzer, Chevrolet, 182.819 mph.
5. (6) Matt Crafton, Chevrolet, 182.545 mph.
DAYTONA 500 Stats
*It's NASCAR's richest and most prestigious race
*More than 50 teams have been preparing over 3 months, only 43 have made it into "The Great American Race" with Greg Biffle sitting on the poll
*It's often referred to as "The Superbowl" of stock car racing, even though it's the season opener.
*The total prize money is right around $16 million, the highest in history
*It all kicks off Sunday at Noon Eastern on NBC
February 12, 2004
Twin 125's are today (thurs) @ 1pm Eastern on TNT, you're playing hookie from work right?
NASCAR media (including myself) voted on who they thought will end up to be the Nextel Cup champion at the end of this year. And based I think on his performance last year with 8 wins and 11 polls, the overwhelming choice was......Ryan Newman. We can only wait and see.
 Fines could empty the pocketbooks of the teams of Jeremy Mayfield for an ill-fitting rear deck lid, and the 97 of Kurt Busch for an improper rear bumper weight. Some other drivers with problems include Tony Stewart, Kevin Harvick, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Michael Waltrip.
A few new websites to let you know about, Home Depot Racing, Jamie McMurray and Hendrick Motorsports all have new fan web sites. Grab all the links below.
Links:
HomeDepotRacing.com
www.HendrickMotorsports.com
jamiemcmurray.com
PRACTICE | DAYTONA | Nextel Cup
Ganassi Teammates held down the top spots on the speed charts
1. Jamie McMurray 191.290 mph
2. Casey Mears 191.253 mph
February 11, 2004
For the first time in NASCAR'S history, they will have their own theme song. That's right, it's called "Thunder" composed by David Robidoux, and will be featured in the upcoming IMAX movie, in all TV broadcasts, and even as a Nextel ring tone.
It'll be a star studded event on Sunday, with Singer LeAnn Rimes headlining the "NexTel Tribute to America" pre-race show. Also on hand will be Miss America Ericka Dunlap, and Ben Affleck is the Grand Marshal of the race. Lee Greenwood will wrap up the show with his signature song "God Bless the USA."
PRACTICE SESSION | Daytona
First: John Andretti's 1 car was fastest at 191.742mph
Second: Jeff Gordon topped the chart at 191.510mph
ON TV
Gatorade Twin 125's Qualifying Races - Thursday @ 1pm on TNT
(You'll need to take a sick day for that)
Truck Series Race - Friday @ 8pm on Speed
The Busch Series Race - Saturday @ 12:30pm on NBC
The Daytona 500 - Sunday @ 1:30pm on NBC (pre-race starts at noon)
*All times are eastern
February 10, 2004
NASCAR has let Shane Hmiel know that he is once again eligible to apply for a NASCAR license. He was suspended last year for violating the substance abuse policy. By the way he finished 4th in this weekend's ARCA series race at Daytona. Kyle Busch took the checkers.
President George W. Bush will be attending this weekends Daytona 500. The President is the 3rd one to make the trip, with Ronald Reagan and George Sr. also making the trips during their Presidency.
The 4 car of Kevin Lepage and Morgan McLure motorsports announced they have a full time sponsor for this year. yoketv.com says they will have first web-based T.V. shows, with 24-hour programming starting on May 1st.
Gatoraid Twin 125's - Thursday First 125 - Lineup
1. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford
2. (8) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet.
3. (88) Dale Jarrett, Ford.
4. (9) Kasey Kahne, Dodge.
5. (41) Casey Mears, Dodge.
6. (42) Jamie McMurray, Dodge.
7. (15) Michael Waltrip, Chevrolet.
8. (0) Ward Burton, Chevrolet.
9. (99) Jeff Burton, Ford.
10. (77) Brendan Gaughan, Dodge.
11. (1) John Andretti, Dodge.
12. (97) Kurt Busch, Ford.
13. (43) Jeff Green, Dodge.
14. (30) Johnny Sauter, Chevrolet.
15. (10) Scott Riggs, Chevrolet.
16. (5) Terry Labonte, Chevrolet.
17. (23) Dave Blaney, Dodge.
18. (18) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet.
19. (20) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet.
20. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet.
21. (50) Derrike Cope, Dodge.
22. (14) Larry Foyt, Dodge.
23. (90) Andy Hillenburg, Ford.
Second 125 - Lineup
1. (38) Elliott Sadler, Ford.
2. (21) Ricky Rudd, Ford.
3. (4) Kevin Lepage, Chevrolet.
4. (01) Joe Nemechek, Chevrolet.
5. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet.
6. (40) Sterling Marlin, Dodge.
7. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet.
8. (2) Rusty Wallace, Dodge.
9. (19) Jeremy Mayfield, Dodge.
10. (6) Mark Martin, Ford.
11. (31) Robby Gordon, Chevrolet.
12. (45) Kyle Petty, Dodge.
13. (25) Brian Vickers, Chevrolet.
14. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford.
15. (49) Ken Schrader, Dodge.
16. (32) Ricky Craven, Chevrolet.
17. (22) Scott Wimmer, Dodge.
18. (33) Mike Skinner, Chevrolet.
19. (7) Jimmy Spencer, Dodge.
20. (09) Johnny Benson, Chevrolet.
21. (12) Ryan Newman, Dodge.
22. (72) Kirk Shelmerdine, Ford.
February 9, 2004
RACE RECAP | DAYTONA
After a long winter of waiting, the cars are back on the track....under the lights, Saturday night shootout style...Bud Shootout
-Jamie McMurray was the leader after segment 1
-Harvick took the lead soon after the restart
-Poll sitter Jeremy Mayfield, and Dave Blaney wrecked taking them out contention
-This yellow created a great finish, since teams had time to tweak their cars under a red flag, which they are not allowed to do in a points race.
-On the Final Lap Ryan Newman and Jamie McMurray found the wall with the 48's help.
TOP TEN
10 Boris Said with an impressive Daytona debut
9 Jimmie Johnson
8 Terry Labonte led for time
7 Tony Stewart
6 Rusty Wallace
5 Jeff Gordon
4 Mark Martin
3 Kevin Harvick
2 Dale Earnhardt Jr. just came up short
VICTORY LANE
1 Dale Jarrett is now a 3 time winner of the shootout. This gives his team a much needed confidence boost after a horrible 2003.
QUALIFYING | NEXTEL CUP SERIES | DAYTONA 500
Onto Sunday's events....Here's how they stacked up from 10 - 1
10 Kevin Harvick
9 Casey Mears
8 Joe Nemecheck
7 Kasey Kahne
6 Kevin Lepage
5 Dale Jarrett
4 Ricky Rudd
3 Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Now remember only the top two are locked in for the 500 next Sunday, the rest will battle it out on Thursday during the Twin 125's...
2 Elliott Sadler is on the outside poll
ON THE POLL
1 Greg Biffle with his first Cup poll, and owner Jack Roush's first Daytona 500 poll after 20 years of trying.
Daytona 500 Pole Qualifying Results
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Qualifying - Daytona 500
Daytona International Speedway
Daytona Beach, Fla.
Sunday, February 8, 2004
1. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 188.387 mph.
2. (38) Elliott Sadler, Ford, 188.355 mph.
43 drivers failed to qualify. Twin 125's starting orders
3. (8) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 188.210 mph.
4. (21) Ricky Rudd, Ford, 188.162 mph.
5. (88) Dale Jarrett, Ford, 187.884 mph.
6. (4) Kevin Lepage, Chevrolet, 187.876 mph.
7. (9) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 187.766 mph.
8. (01) Joe Nemechek, Chevrolet, 187.750 mph.
9. (41) Casey Mears, Dodge, 187.672 mph.
10. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 187.602 mph.
11. (42) Jamie McMurray, Dodge, 187.602 mph.
12. (40) Sterling Marlin, Dodge, 187.477 mph.
13. (15) Michael Waltrip, Chevrolet, 187.274 mph.
14. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 187.223 mph.
15. (0) Ward Burton, Chevrolet, 187.200 mph.
16. (2) Rusty Wallace, Dodge, 187.176 mph.
17. (99) Jeff Burton, Ford, 187.165 mph.
18. (19) Jeremy Mayfield, Dodge, 187.095 mph.
19. (77) Brendan Gaughan, Dodge, 187.071 mph.
20. (6) Mark Martin, Ford, 186.986 mph.
21. (1) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 186.939 mph.
22. (31) Robby Gordon, Chevrolet, 186.652 mph.
23. (97) Kurt Busch, Ford, 186.648 mph.
24. (45) Kyle Petty, Dodge, 186.598 mph.
25. (43) Jeff Green, Dodge, 186.525 mph.
26. (25) Brian Vickers, Chevrolet, 186.505 mph.
27. (30) Johnny Sauter, Chevrolet, 186.478 mph.
28. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 186.474 mph.
29. (10) Scott Riggs, Dodge, 186.397 mph.
30. (49) Ken Schrader, Dodge, 186.274 mph.
31. (5) Terry Labonte, Chevrolet, 186.193 mph.
32. (32) Ricky Craven, Chevrolet, 186.127 mph.
33. (23) Dave Blaney, Dodge, 185.981 mph.
34. (22) Scott Wimmer, Dodge, 185.575 mph.
35. (18) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, 185.536 mph.
36. (33) Mike Skinner, Chevrolet, 185.456 mph.
37. (20) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 185.219 mph.
38. (7) Jimmy Spencer, Dodge, 184.911 mph.
39. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 184.721 mph.
40. (09) Johnny Benson, Dodge, 184.676 mph.
41. (50) Derrike Cope, Dodge, 184.158 mph.
42. (12) Ryan Newman, Dodge, 184.057 mph.
43. (14) Larry Foyt, Dodge, 182.567 mph.
44. (72) Kirk Shelmerdine, Ford, 180.524 mph.
45. (90) Andy Hillenburg, Ford, 177.515 mph.
February 8, 2004
Bud Shootout Results
1. (15) Dale Jarrett, Ford, 70, $213,000.
2. (19) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 70, $113,000.
3. (5) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 70, $63,000.
4. (7) Mark Martin, Ford, 70, $53,000.
5. (2) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 70, $51,000.
6. (11) Rusty Wallace, Dodge, 70, $49,000.
7. (18) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 70, $47,000.
8. (6) Terry Labonte, Chevrolet, 70, $46,000.
9. (17) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 70, $45,000.
10. (8) Boris Said, Chevrolet, 70, $44,000.
11. (12) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, 70, $42,000.
12. (9) Elliott Sadler, Ford, 70, $41,000.
13. (14) Ken Schrader, Dodge, 70, $40,000.
14. (10) Bill Elliott, Dodge, 70, $39,000.
15. (13) Mike Skinner, Chevrolet, 70, $38,000.
16. (16) Ryan Newman, Dodge, 69, accident, $37,000.
17. (3) Jamie McMurray, Dodge, 69, accident, $36,000.
18. (1) Jeremy Mayfield, Dodge, 59, accident, $35,000.
19. (4) Dave Blaney, Dodge, 59, accident, $34,000.
Updated: Sunday, October 31, 2004 | 9:44 AM Pacific
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