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Week of 4/16/06
Cup Lineup - Phoenix
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Qualifying - Subway Fresh 500
Phoenix International Raceway
Phoenix, Ariz.
Thursday, April 20, 2006
1. (5) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet, 133.744 mph.
2. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 133.383 mph.
3. (20) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 133.299 mph.
4. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 133.205 mph.
5. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 133.028 mph.
6. (11) Denny Hamlin #, Chevrolet, 132.846 mph.
7. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 132.817 mph.
8. (07) Clint Bowyer #, Chevrolet, 132.587 mph.
9. (1) Martin Truex Jr. #, Chevrolet, 132.523 mph.
10. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 132.397 mph.
Get the full lineup at: http://www.finallapradio.com/newsfiles/stats.shtml April 21, 2006
Braun-Akins Racing goes Chevy
Braun Racing announced that they will be moving both of their teams over to running Chevy's starting this weekend in Phoenix. The #32 of Jason Leffler is currently running Chevy's, and the #38 team was running Dodges since the Braun / Akins merge. Also look for Ryan Moore to drive the 38 this weekend, which leaves AJ Foyt IV out of a job since he is under contract with Dodge and Evernham Motorsports. April 19, 2006
Richmond race sold out again
Richmond International Raceway has sold out it's tickets for their May race already. This marks the 29th consecutive Cup race that has become a sellout. All 107,097 seats are accounted for as they race under the lights on May 6th. This will be the 100th Cup race in Richmond's history. April 19, 2006
Odds 'n Ends
Some odds and ends to let you know about:
This will be Michael Waltrips' 650th Cup start this weekend
The Cup drivers will be out in full force in Friday's Busch Series race
Ryan Newman's 12 car will be purple and black this weekend
This will be a homecoming for J.J. Yeley, whose parents live in Phoenix April 19, 2006
Brian Williams to GM Earnhardt birthday
NBC Nightly News lead anchor Brian Williams will be the Grand Marshal for Dale Earnhardt Day on April 29th at the DEI shop. Williams is a long time NASCAR fan, as well as friend of Dale's, he'll share stories of his relationship with him as part of the birthday celebration. April 17, 2006
Keller out, M. Wallace in #1
Jason Keller is out of the #1 Busch Series ride and Mike Wallace is in (at least for now). Keller was supposed to make his 400th career Busch start this weekend at Phoenix as well as celebrate his 36th birthday on Sunday. April 17, 2006
Kyle Busch says he just 'chirped' his tires
Last week Kyle Busch was pulled over in Richmond and ticketed for 'Wreckless Driving" which is a misdemeanor charge that could carry a year in jail, a $2500 fine, and drivers license suspension. Friday Kyle said that he simply 'chirped' his tires going from a gas station to a fast food restaurant next door. His court date is May 23rd, and we'll find out more then. April 17, 2006
Bumpers to be softer at 'Dega
NASCAR has announced that softer bumpers will be used at Talladega in a couple of weeks. They are hoping to cut down on what is known as 'slam drafting' where one car rams into the car in front so both can go faster. April 17, 2006
Off Weekend - Tony Stewart
Tony Stewart spent his off weekend at the track that he now owns, Eldora Speedway in Ohio. Tony is overseeing some renovations to the track and said "Now that I own a race track, I kind of understand why things are done a little differently, just learning about all the different aspects of a race." April 17, 2006
POINT STANDINGS | BUSCH SERIES
After Nashville
10 Burney Lamar
9 Kyle Busch
8 Johnny Sauter
7 Jon Wood
6 Paul Menard
5 Carl Edwards
4 J.J. Yeley
3 Clint Bowyer
2 Denny Hamlin
1 Kevin Harvick is leading by 156
April 17, 2006
RACE RECAP | NASHVILLE | BUSCH SERIES
10 Michael Waltrip
9 Paul Menard
8 Kenny Wallace
7 Burney Lamar
6 Jon Wood
5 Carl Edwards
4 J.J. Yeley
3 Denny Hamlin sat on the poll and led the most laps
2 Clint Bowyer
VICTORY LANE
Kevin Harvick continues to dominate this series with his first win of 2006.
Harvick is the 8th Cup regular to win in the Busch Series this year, Busch drivers are winless.
OTHER STORIES ON THE DAY
-Kyle Busch had an eventful race spinning 3 times, with the last one ending his day
-Last years winner Reed Sorenson was battling for the lead with 6 laps to go when he brushed the wall, and finishes 19th
-Erin Crocker made her first Busch run of the year complaining of stomach pain before the race, she spun mid-race causing a multi-car wreck
-The race saw 11 cautions which tied the race record. April 17, 2006
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