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Week of 7/31/05
Race Recap | BUSCH SERIES | TRUEX WINS
With all three national NASCAR series in Indianapolis this weekend, it was only fitting that on Saturday night the NASCAR Busch Series take the spotlight with a green-white-checkered finish.
With Martin Truex Jr., Clint Bowyer and Reed Sorenson running one, two and three, it was Truex who pulled away for his sixth win of the season. Bowyer and Sorenson finished two and three respectively and continued to trail Truex in the battle for the NASCAR Busch Series championship. Bowyer is 86 points behind Truex and Sorenson trails by 104.
Sorenson, who won his second pole of the season earlier in the day, dominated early and then turned the lead over to Bowyer on lap 51. Lap 52 saw the caution and then the red flag come out for rain. After an hour delay, the race resumed with Bowyer in the lead. Truex gained the lead on lap 111 and never looked back.
Jason Keller and David Stremme rounded out the top five.
The series returns to action next weekend on the Watkins Glen road course, the first time since 2000 that the series has run at “The Glen.” August 6, 2005
Cup Qualifying Notes - Indy
-Casey Mears was having a good run when he ran out of racetrack and his #41 car got pancaked on the right side.
-Points leader Jimmie Johnson did not even make an attempt after his 48 car was stuck in inspection. Jimmie will start 42nd.
-Rusty Wallace lost control of his Miller Light Dodge and wrecked while making his final attempt of his career at the historical track.
....here's how the Top 10 stacks up
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Qualifying - Allstate 400 at the Brickyard
1. (38) Elliott Sadler, Ford, Owner Points
2. (19) Jeremy Mayfield, Dodge, Owner Points
3. (15) Michael Waltrip, Chevrolet, Owner Points
4. (9) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, Owner Points
5. (25) Brian Vickers, Chevrolet, Owner Points
6. (12) Ryan Newman, Dodge, Owner Points
7. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, Owner Points
8. (40) Sterling Marlin, Dodge, Owner Points
9. (21) Ricky Rudd, Ford, Owner Points
10. (6) Mark Martin, Ford, Owner Points
Related Link, Full Lineup: http://www.finallapradio.com/newsfiles/stats.shtml August 6, 2005
Indy has history, points still the same
Most drivers will tell you that Indianapolis is so rich in history that the 'Race to the Chase' takes a back seat this weekend. The fact of the matter is, the points are the same as any other race, so in effect they will need to worry about it, especially those outside the top 10 like Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. August 4, 2005
TRACK STATS | INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
It's the most historic track in all of motorsports
It's race 21 of 36 on the schedule
Distance: 2.5-mile oval
Very little banking
Miles/laps: 400 miles, 160 laps
Last year's poll sitter: Casey Mears
Last year's winner: Jeff Gordon
Up for grabs: $9.1 million and a chance to kiss the bricks August 4, 2005
Edwards will do the triple at Indy
Carl Edwards will do triple duty this weekend at Indianapolis. First he'll be in the USAC Silver Crown race at IRP, then he'll wheel his #60 Charter Ford in the Busch Series also at IRP, and wrap things up at the Brickyard in the Cup Series. That's a lot of turning left. August 3, 2005
Jarrett likes the new Fusion
Overall Dale Jarrett is pleased after running the all new 2006 Ford Fusion during testing in Atlanta. Jarrett said. "This car seems to have a better balance about it. That's what we were trying to achieve with the Fusion, and I think we've done that." After the on track test, the car went to a Lockheed wind tunnel for NASCAR's final approval. August 3, 2005
Weekend Schedule - Indy
ON TV
CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES RACING @ 8:30pm Friday on Speed
CUP SERIES QUALIFYING @ 11am Saturday on TNT
CUP SERIES FINAL PRACTICE @ 4:45pm Saturday on Speed
BUSCH SERIES QUALIFYING @ 6pm Saturday on Speed
BUSCH SERIES RACING FROM IRP @ 8:30pm Saturday on TNT
NEXTEL CUP RACING FROM INDY @ 2pm Sunday on NBC August 3, 2005
Atlanta sees first cars since twister
Racecars were back on the track in Atlanta this week for the first time since a tornado ripped through the track on July 6th. Dale Jarrett was behind the wheel of a brand new 2006 Ford Fusion, and Bobby Labonte was running his #18 Chevrolet getting some speeds and data for NASCAR. August 2, 2005
Richmond race sold out
Richmond is the last race in order for drivers to get into the Chase for the Championship, and it sold out for the 28th straight time. All 107,097 seats are sold for the Chevy Rock and Roll 400 on September 10th. This will be one of the most exciting races of the season. August 2, 2005
Gordon could make Indy history
Jeff Gordon would like to celebrate his 34th birthday this year with his 5th win at the Brickyard. If he wins on Sunday, he would be the only driver in the tracks 95 year history to kiss the bricks 5 times. August 2, 2005
Who are the bubble drivers?
With 6 races left to get into the Chase for the Championship, let's take a look at the 5 drivers on the outside looking in.
(back of the leader / back of 10th place)
15 Jeff Gordon -541 / 114
14 Dale Earnhardt Jr. -537 / 110
13 Kevin Harvick -500 / 73
12 Carl Edwards -439 / 12
11 Jamie McMurray -436 / 9
10 Dale Jarrett -427 / 0 August 2, 2005
Drivers flock to 'Glen testing
Just how important is road course racing? Judging by the 45 cars testing at Watkins Glen this week, it must be extremely crucial to the Race to the Chase in the Cup Series, and since it's new on the schedule for the Busch teams. August 1, 2005
Paul Tracy to run Cup race
Paul Tracy, a champion in the Champ Car series will be testing an ARCA car this week at Lowes Motor Speedway, with hopes of getting in a Richard Childress Chevy on August 8th, and then race at Michigan on the 21st. August 1, 2005
Kenny Wallace gets new sponsor
Kenny Wallace has landed a primary sponsor after losing Stacker 2 last month. AutoZone will be on the hood of the #22 Ford in the Busch Series starting this weekend at IRP.
“I can’t tell you how excited I am about AutoZone’s commitment to sponsor me and ppc Racing on the No. 22 Ford Taurus,” said Kenny Wallace. “I know that we’re going to have a great-looking race car to unveil next week at IRP. I am particularly excited to join in this announcement this weekend at Gateway as we take part in The Wallace Family Tribute 250 presented by Shop ‘n Save.” August 1, 2005
POINT STANDINGS | BUSCH SERIES
10 Paul Menard
9 David Stremme
8 Ashton Lewis
7 David Green
6 Denny Hamlin
5 Kenny Wallace
4 Carl Edwards
3 Reed Sorenson -84
2 Clint Bowyer -70
1 Martin Truex Jr. Leader
August 1, 2005
RACE RECAP | BUSCH SERIES | GATEWAY
10 Tony Raines in a Kevin Harvick owned machine
9 J.J. Yeley
8 Clint Bowyer gained on the points leader with a top 10
7 Johnny Sauter
6 Brandon Miller
5 Paul Menard
4 David Green
3 Carl Edwards
2 Mike Wallace running an Evernham Dodge
VICTORY LANE
Reed Sorenson grabs the checkered flag after leading the most laps in his #41 Dodge. It's the 19 year old's second win this season
OTHER STORIES ON THE DAY
-Poll-sitter Martin Truex Jr. had two separate tire problems, went a lap down, however, he still had a strong car and led a bunch of laps. The points leader ends up a disappointing 26th.
-David Stremme also led a bunch of laps, his #14 car even pulled away from the pack a couple of times. A tire blew and doomed his chance at a win. David finishes 22.
-Top 5 in the points Kenny Wallace got tangled up with Michael Waltrip while racing for 9th place. Kenny ended up 24th.
-The name of the race was the Wallace Family Tribute 250, honoring local St. Louis drivers Mike, Kenny and Rusty Wallace. Rusty got spun by Jon Wood and finished 37th.
July 31, 2005
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