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Week of 1/29/06
Kurt Busch launches new website
Since Kurt Busch is with a new team, new sponsor and a new number, it's only fitting that he announce his new website yesterday on 2/2/2006. Kurt said "Our new site will offer practically everything imaginable about my new role as the driver of that celebrated No. 2 car, all the latest information and news about my No. 2 crew and all kinds of really
cool stuff. Grab the link right here: http://www.kurtbusch.com February 2, 2006
Teams may break out the Intrepids
The Dodge teams are still scratching their heads as to how to get some speed out of their Charger. In fact the Penske teams for Kurt Busch and Ryan Newman are probably going to use the 2004 Intrepid's for both California and Las Vegas instead of the Charger. Ray Evernham's teams are sticking with the Charger, but a bunch of the Dodge teams are trying to get a group test going at Nashville. February 2, 2006
Driver X contestant inks deal with Roush
19 year old Peter Shepherd has been inked by Roush Racing to their driver development program. Peter was part of Discovery Channel's Driver X competition and quickly impressed Jack Roush. If you had a chance to catch the show, he was pretty amazing on and off the track. February 2, 2006
Martin to have busy Speedweeks
Mark Martin will make his 4th Craftsman Truck Series start on February 17th at Daytona. This makes Mark a busy guy during Speedweeks since he'll be driving in the IROC race, The Bud Shootout, the Daytona 500, and now the truck race. February 2, 2006
Stewart on QVC Friday
Tony Stewart fans can check him out on QVC's 'For Race Fans Only' on Friday night. The 2005 champion will show off stuff you can buy, like autographed collectibles, the new 2005 chrome #20 diecast car, and a bunch more. Check it out @ 8pm Eastern. February 2, 2006
Vegas Testing - Tues Afternoon
Pos. No. Driver Speed
1. 38a Elliott Sadler 168.429
2. 07 Clint Bowyer 167.796
3. 6b Mark Martin 167.749
4. 66 Jeff Green 167.738
5. 31x Jeff Burton 167.431
6. 18 J.J. Yeley 167.385
7. 88b Dale Jarrett 167.291
8. 88a Dale Jarrett 167.286
9. 4a Scott Wimmer 167.245
10. 20b Tony Stewart 167.234
11. 6a Mark Martin 167.224
12. 11 Denny Hamlin 167.141
13. 66h Jeff Green 167.084
14. 20a Tony Stewart 166.945
15. 8a Dale Earnhardt Jr. 166.919
16. 41a Reed Sorenson 166.502
17. 78a Kenny Wallace 166.430
18. 29a Kevin Harvick 166.430
19. 26a Jamie McMurray 166.369
20. 38b Elliott Sadler 166.277
21. 61 Kevin Lepage 166.241
22. 18a J.J. Yeley 166.215
23. 41 Reed Sorenson 166.011
24. 8b Dale Earnhardt Jr. 165.996
25. 7a Robby Gordon 165.980
26. 26b Jamie McMurray 165.965
27. 4 Scott Wimmer 165.538
28. 1a Martin Truex Jr. 165.396
29. 40x David Stremme 165.213
30. 49b Brent Sherman 165.011
31. 07a Clint Bowyer 164.936
32. 40 David Stremme 164.454
33. 04 Bobby Hamilton Jr. 164.404
34. 55a Michael Waltrip 164.144
35. 11x Denny Hamlin 163.969
36. 92a Chad Chaffin 163.944
37. 1b Martin Truex Jr. 163.211
38. 00 Hermie Sadler 163.039
39. 7 Robby Gordon 162.470
40. 55b Michael Waltrip 162.002
41. 49b Brent Sherman 160.152 January 31, 2006
Jr. hangs with the Navy
Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent some time last week aboard the USS Marvin Shields even getting up for a 6 a.m. breakfast. Some sailors took a while to actually recognize Jr., eventually everyone knew and camera's were soon popping everywhere. The US Navy sponsors Jr.'s #88 Busch Series car driven by Mark McFarland. January 31, 2006
Las Vegas Motor Speedway to see changes
After their race this year, Las Vegas Motor Speedway is planning some big changes, like a new fan-friendly garage area, added banking to the track up to 20 degrees, move pit road closer to the grandstands, and a new media center for media types like me. January 31, 2006
Team Ganassi wins Rolex 24
Casey Mears along with the rest of Team Ganassi grabbed the win at the Rolex 24 at Daytona over the weekend. They had to overcome a black flag penalty with under 20 minutes left in the race. It's the first Rolex 24 victory for Chip Ganassi Racing. Teammates Dan Weldon, and Scott Dixon shared the driving duites. January 29, 2006
Kurt Busch postpones court hearing
Lawyers for Kurt Busch have postponed his pre-trial hearing on reckless driving charges from the now famous incident back in November near Phoenix International Raceway. They have 30 days to reschedule. January 29, 2006
Las Vegas Testing starts Monday
Preseason testing in Las Vegas starts Monday at the track with 41 Cup Series teams scheduled to run. This being a 1.5 mile oval, this week could be more important for teams than at Daytona since there are more of these tracks on the schedule.
Here is a tentative list of test dates and drivers:
Jan. 30-31: Clint Bowyer, Jeff Burton, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Robby Gordon, Jeff Green, Kevin Harvick, Dale Jarrett, Travis Kvapil, Mark Martin, Jamie McMurray, Elliott Sadler, Hermie Sadler, Ken Schrader, Brent Sherman, Reed Sorenson, David Stremme, Martin Truex Jr., Michael Waltrip and Scott Wimmer.
Jan. 31-Feb. 1: Greg Biffle, Dave Blaney, Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne, Matt Kenseth, Bobby Labonte, Terry Labonte, Sterling Marlin, Jeremy Mayfield, Casey Mears, Joe Nemechek, Ryan Newman, Kyle Petty, Scott Riggs and Brian Vickers.
Jan. 30 and Feb. 1: Denny Hamlin, Tony Stewart and J.J. Yeley. January 29, 2006
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