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Week of 7/24/05
COURT DISMISSES ALL CLAIMS BY FORD AGAINST KASEY KAHNE
DETROIT (July 28, 2005) -- On July 28, 2005, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan dismissed all claims by Ford Motor Company against NASCAR star Kasey Kahne, in connection with Kahne’s move last year from Ford to drive a Dodge in Nextel Cup, the most prominent NASCAR series. The Court found “that the Kahne-Ford personal services agreement is not enforceable…” and that Kahne had been free to switch to Dodge and Evernham Motorsports when Ford failed to provide a full time Nextel Cup car as requested by Kahne for the 2004 season. Pointing to admissions by Ford racing executives, Dan Davis and Greg Specht, the court found that the contract had “intentionally left open for future joint agreement” the “essential” terms of the actual series and team that Kahne would join, and that this was fatal to Ford’s claim. July 28, 2005
NASCAR President surveys tornado damage
NASCAR President Mike Helton toured Atlanta Motor Speedway this week to check on the damage the track sustained from a recent tornado. After having a look around Mike said “There is nothing I’ve seen here today that will stop us (NASCAR) from being here in October." July 28, 2005
TRACK STATS | GATEWAY
It's race 22 of 35 in the Busch Series
On a 1.25 mile oval
The race is 250 miles / 200 laps
Last year's poll sitter: Martin Truex Jr.
Last year's winner: Martin Truex Jr.
Up for grabs: $1.4 million July 28, 2005
That's a lot of Wallace's
All three Wallace brothers will race Saturday night, so it's no coincidence the name of the race is The Wallace Family Tribute 250. Since Gateway is located near St. Louis, and the Wallace family is also from there....you get the idea. Their parents will serve as the grand marshals. July 28, 2005
TV Schedule | Busch Series
ON TV
It's an off week for both Cup and Truck, but the Busch Series is on...
BUSCH SERIES QUALIFYING @ 4PM SATURDAY ON SPEED
BUSCH SERIES RACING FROM GATEWAY AT 8PM SATURDAY ON TNT
All times are eastern July 27, 2005
Cup drivers test Goodyear rubber
Goodyear has enlisted the services of Jeremy Mayfield, Dave Blaney, and Tony Stewart to test their rubber this week at Kansas Speedway. Tires have had issues this season on the larger tracks. July 27, 2005
Roush announces drivers for reality TV
Roush Racing has announced the 25 candidates that will get the chance to become the next premier NASCAR driver. It's part of a 13-episode reality series that will air on the Discovery Channel this fall. The winner gets a fully sponsored ride next year in the Craftsman Truck Series.
Name Age Hometown Current Racing Circuit
Justin Allgaier 19 Springfield, Ill. ARCA; NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Tim Andrews 22 Concord, N.C. Legends Pro division; NASCAR Busch North Series
Chuck Barnes 23 Louisville, Ky. Sunoco Super Series Late Model division
Sam Beam 25 Mooresville, N.C. USAC Focus Midgets
Jason Boyd 24 Orlando, Fla. Fascar Sun Belt series
Jeffrey Choquette 19 Loxahatchee, Fla. Late models
Johnny Clark 26 Hallowell, Maine P.A.S.S. tour
Erik Darnell 23 Beach Park, Ill. ARCA; Autozone Elite
Sondi Eden 28 Crawfordsville, Ind. USAC midgets
Nevin George 23 Matawan, N.J. modifieds
James Gué 23 Athens, Ga Grand Am series
Jason Hogan 23 Cleveland, Ga. Autozone Elite SE series
Matthew Jaskol 21 Las Vegas, Nev. ASA Speed Trucks
Bud Kaeding 26 Indianapolis, Ind. USAC
Travis Kittleson 26 Mooresville, N.C. Sunbelt Series
Michael Lewis 26 Noblesville, Ind. USAC sprints & midgets
Scott Lynch 25 Las Vegas, Nev. NASCAR Grand National West division
Matt McCall 24 Denver, N.C. UARA late models
Danny O'Quinn 20 Coeburn, Va. ARCA; USAR Hooter's Pro Cup
Christi Passmore 23 Pryor, Ok. ARCA
Michael Pickens 22 Auckland, New Zealand midgets
Bubba Pollard 22 Senoia, Ga. SAS late models; ARCA
David Ragan 20 Kannapolis, N.C. ARCA
Peter Shepherd 19 Norval, Ontario CASCAR
Auggie Vidovich 24 Lakeside, Calif. Autozone Elite Southwest
July 27, 2005
POINT STANDINGS | BUSCH & TRUCK SERIES
BUSCH
5 Kenny Wallace
4 Carl Edwards
3 Reed Sorenson
2 Clint Bowyer
1 Martin Truex Jr. leads by 122
TRUCK
5 Jimmy Spencer
4 Ron Hornaday
3 Bobby Hamilton
2 Ted Musgrave
1 Dennis Setzer is on top by 158 July 26, 2005
Trucks to run 'Dega in '06
NASCAR and International Speedway Corp announced that the Craftsman Truck Series will race at Talladega Super Speedway in 2006. For the first time in history the Trucks will race at the track on October 7th next year.
Driver Reaction:
Brendan Gaughan --- driver of the # 77 Jasper Engines Dodge
“It’s going to be interesting. One of the best NASCAR races of the year is the NASCAR Craftsman Truck race at Daytona. Look at the famous finish from Rick Crawford’s win in 2003. Every year at Daytona is a fantastic, fantastic race."
Steve Park --- driver of the #62 Orleans Racing Dodge
“The only thoughts I have is that I have plenty of experience at Daytona and Talladega. The thing in the truck series is the disparity between the guys who have experience and those who don’t. The difference between experience and brand new drivers is greater in the truck series than it is in Busch and the Cup Series. I hope the same caution is taken between the disparity of drivers where we’re not allowing inexperienced guys go to a place like Talladega. The chance of the “big one” that everyone talks about is greater in the truck series because of the disparity of experience. The process of getting the guys to Daytona in February and using that as experience for Talladega might make it a pleasant experience. I just hope that’s the case." July 26, 2005
Kyle Petty Charity Ride Information
KYLE PETTY “HEADS FOR THE HIGHWAY” TO RAISE FUNDS FOR
CHILDREN’S CHARITY
11th Annual Charity Ride Across America Raises Millions of Dollars Each Year
NASCAR driver Kyle Petty has combined his passion for helping others and his love of motorcycles to create the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America. This annual trek features NASCAR celebrities, sponsors and fans traveling cross-country by motorcycle to raise money for the Victory Junction Gang Camp. The camp, founded by Kyle and Pattie Petty, welcomes children with chronic diseases or life-threatening illnesses and enables them to experience a camping environment that is memorable, exciting, fun, empowering, physically safe and medically sound. The camp is free of charge to children and families.
Now in its 11th year, the Charity Ride has logged more than 38,000 miles, included more than 5,000 riders and has raised more than $7 million.
This week, more than 250 motorcycle enthusiasts will kick-off the ride in the scenic Pacific Northwest, and will travel for nine days through Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Iowa, Kentucky and Tennessee. Riders will complete their journey at The Victory Junction Gang Camp in Randleman, North Carolina on July 31.
ABOUT ¬KYLE PETTY: A fixture on the NASCAR circuit for more than 20 years, Kyle currently drives the #45 Georgia-Pacific Dodge in the Nextel Cup Series. Kyle is one of the few third-generation athletes competing in professional sports, following in the footsteps of his father Richard and grandfather Lee Petty. In 1979, he entered and won his first stock car race at Daytona International Speedway and then went on to make his Winston Cup debut that same year. Throughout his 23 years in the sport, Kyle has collected eight victories, eight poles and 51 top five finishes.
Related Link: http://www.victoryjunction.org
July 26, 2005
Ganassi to keep McMurray for '06
Chip Ganassi Racing has decided to keep Jamie McMurray in the #42 car for the 2006 season. Jamie has already signed a contract to drive the #6 Roush Racing Ford in 2007, so it was thought the two teams would work out a deal to let McMurray go early. No such luck, so now the question remains: Who will drive the #6 in 2006? Mark Martin said he would stay on an extra year if Jack Roush needs him to, but that would mess with his current retirement plans. July 25, 2005
Leffler back in the WinFuel Chevy at Gateway
Jason Leffler will wheel the WinFuel Chevy this weekend at Gateway in the Busch Series. At Pikes Peak, Jorge Goeters took a 24th place finish. Goeters will again drive the #32 at Watkins Glen.
The 32 has seen 'musical drivers' since Shane Hmiel was suspended for substance abuse.
-Jason Leffler “I am looking forward to getting back behind the wheel of the #32 WINFUEL Chevy this weekend at Gateway,” Leffler said. “The Braun Racing guys have given me really fast cars the three times that I have driven for them, but we have had some bad luck that’s kept us from finishing like we should. Hopefully, this weekend we can turn our luck around and be up front at the end of the race to compete for the win.” July 25, 2005
Fedewa out, Marlin in #12 Busch ride
Tim Fedewa is out of the #12 Super Cuts Dodge in the Busch Series, and Sterling Marlin assumes the ride this coming weekend. Marlin has driven FitzBradshaw's #40 car this year to some of their best finishes. Fedewa never got a top 10 this season. July 25, 2005
Green wins Busch, Whitt wins Trucks
At Pikes Peak on Saturday, the Busch Series saw David Green snap a 60 race winless streak by holding off poll sitter Clint Bowyer, followed by Kenny Wallace, Martin Truex Jr., and J.J. Yeley.
In Memphis the Truck Series had a wild finish where Jimmy Spencer's tire smoke, cost Ron Hornaday the win on the last turn of the race. Poll sitter Brandon Whitt took the checkered flag. July 25, 2005
POINT STANDINGS | CUP SERIES
1. Jimmie Johnson Leader?2. Tony Stewart -66?3. Greg Biffle -87?4. Rusty Wallace -182?5. Kurt Busch -262?6. Ryan Newman -292?7. Mark Martin -309?8. Jeremy Mayfield -405?9. Elliott Sadler -408?10. Dale Jarrett -427?after Pocono July 25, 2005
RACE RECAP | POCONO
10 Ricky Rudd great run for him
9 Mike Bliss
8 Bobby Labonte
7 Tony Stewart picks up another top 10
6 Kevin Harvick
5 Ryan Newman
4 Carl Edwards
3 Mark Martin
2 Rusty Wallace
VICTORY LANE
Kurt Busch led 131 of 203 laps (green-white-checkered) and grabs his 2nd win of 2005 plus gives Roush Racing the Pocono sweep this year.
OTHER STORIES ON THE DAY
-An early caution trapped points leader Jimmie Johnson a lap down, but he battled back to finish 12th and still leads the points
-The 5 car of Kyle Busch wrecked while running 11th from brake problems
-Michael Waltrip had a strong run going when Greg Biffle cut a tire in front of the 15 car, and the Napa Chevy spun and wrecked.
-The race ended under a green-white-checkered finish, and then a yellow when Carl Edwards turn Kasey Kahne into the wall. Kahne had a top 10 in his sights. July 24, 2005
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