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Week of 2/19/06
Truck and Busch Results
On Friday, it was like Daytona all over again. Here's how the top 5 stacked up in the Truck Race...
5 Jack Sprague
4 David Reutimann
3 Ted Musgrave
2 Todd Bodine has top 2 finishes in his last 6 races
1 Mark Martin wins again
On Saturday in the Busch race the top 11 finishers were Cup drivers, here's the top 5...
5 Jamie McMurray
4 Jeff Burton
3 Carl Edwards
2 Ryan Newman
1 Greg Biffle takes his 3rd Busch win at California February 25, 2006
Daytona 500 sees massive T.V. ratings
You probably know someone who just doesn't get NASCAR...am I right? How about you hit 'em up with these stats, The Daytona 500 was the highest TV rated race of all time. A total of 37 million fans watched, this rivals even American Idol numbers, not bad for a bunch of guys turning left huh. February 22, 2006
Nelson resigns from NASCAR
Gary Nelson, NASCAR's VP of research and development is resigning to start his own company. Gary's company will specialize in safety, performance, and other technology in motorsports. His first client is....NASCAR and 'Nelson and Associates' will continue working on the Car of Tomorrow together. February 22, 2006
Bobby to run Intrepid this weekend
Look for Bobby Labonte to run a Dodge Intrepid this weekend at California instead of the Charger. Teams are just not getting what they hoped for out of the Charger, in fact Ryan Newman will run the Intrepid as well for the next 5 races. February 22, 2006
T.V. Schedule - California
TRUCK SERIES QUALIFYING @ 1pm Friday on Speed
CUP SERIES QUALIFYING @ 6:30pm Friday on Speed
TRUCK SERIES RACING @ 9pm Friday on Speed
BUSCH SERIES RACING @ 4pm Saturday on FX
BUSCH SERIES RACING @ 6pm Saturday on FX
CUP SERIES RACING @ 3:30pm Sunday on Fox
All times are eastern February 22, 2006
Knaus suspended 'til Bristol, no points taken
CONCORD, N.C. (Feb. 21, 2006) – NASCAR announced today that four penalties have been issued to two NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series teams, as a result of rule violations this past weekend at Daytona International Speedway.
Chad Knaus, crew chief for the No. 48 Chevrolet driven by Jimmie Johnson, has been fined $25,000 and suspended from all NASCAR events until March 22, 2006. Knaus has also been placed on probation until Dec. 31, 2006. The penalties come because of an unapproved template modification to the rear window area, violating Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 20-3.12.1 (A) (unapproved template modification.) of the 2006 NASCAR Rule book. The violation was discovered during Feb. 12 post-qualifying inspection for the Daytona 500. On Feb. 13, NASCAR ejected Knaus from further participation in Daytona 500 activities as a result of the violation.
Three penalties were assessed to the No. 96 Chevrolet team, due to the use of an unapproved carburetor, a violation of Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components and/or equipment that do not conform to NASCAR rules) of the 2006 NASCAR Rule Book. Crew chief Philippe Lopez was fined $25,000; driver Terry Labonte was penalized with the loss of 25 driver championship points; and car owner William Saunders was penalized 25 owner championship points. This rule violation was also discovered during post-qualifying inspection for the Daytona 500. February 21, 2006
RACE RECAP | DAYTONA 500
10 Dale Jarrett
9 Ken Schrader great run in the Wood Brothers #21
8 Dale Earnhardt Jr.
7 Brian Vickers
6 Clint Bowyer
5 Tony Stewart had an eventful day
4 Elliott Sadler
3 Ryan Newman
2 Casey Mears with his best career finish
VICTORY LANE
With his crew chief Chad Knaus suspended and at home, Jimmie Johnson takes his first restrictor plate win, imagine that the 48 car won the 48th Daytona 500.
OTHER STORIES ON THE DAY
-Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart both slid into the wall after some contact on lap 49.
-A fairly big wreck went down when the 88 got into the 66 of Jeff Green and collected the Kyle Petty, JJ Yeley, Joe Nemechek, and Carl Edwards. Jarrett and Green had words after the race.
-Matt Kenseth found the wall thanks to Tony Stewart, the 20 was sent to end of the line for the restart for aggressive driving, and the 17 was black flagged for retaliation coming off pit road
-Kyle Busch was black flagged for aggressive driving on lap 195
February 19, 2006
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