Doubtful 2006 NASCAR plans and Talladega change
The No 77 Dodge plans a 2006 withdrawal affecting its owner standings and potential entries at Daytona. Morgan McClure's No 4 could gain an automatic slot. Toyota's Indy exit may push a 2007 Cup and Busch entry. Dale Jarrett comments on resurfaced Talladega. Stewart backs Redskins and Colts loyalties. Mark Martin’s All Star return fuels Roush talks and his surprise truck-series preference.
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Nextel sponsors new NASCAR pit crew events in 2004
The first Nextel season saw no official pit crew race. When North Carolina Speedway closed, the Crew Chiefs Club staged a Mooresville competition. By May NASCAR and Nextel hosted a grander event at Charlotte Coliseum, won by Kurt Busch’s crew and later by Kasey Kahne’s crew.
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Donnie Allison Autobiography Tells All of Racing Era
Outspoken driver Donnie Allison recounts a frank view of stock car racing’s golden era in the 1960s 70s and 80s. The book Never was a book more aptly titled includes a foreword by Larry McReynolds and lists Jimmy Creed as co author. It notes a $19.95 price and availability at SportsPublishingLLC.com.
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Weatherly Death Sparks NASCAR Safety Changes
Joe Weatherly, reigning NASCAR Grand National champion, died in a Riverside California crash on January 19, 1964. The Norfolk, Virginia driver had won titles in 1962 and 1963. His death at the fifth race of the 1964 season prompted mandatory shoulder harness use and other safety upgrades.
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Robby Gordon to contest Dakar Rally in Hummer H3
Robby Gordon, six time SCORE Off Road champion, will drive a specially prepared Hummer H3 with Toyo Tires and Jim Beam sponsorship in the Dakar Rally starting December 31 in Lisbon and finishing January 15 in Dakar. He seeks to become the first American winner in the 28 year history of the event.
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Insightful and Humorous Racing Quotes From The Season
A curated collection of remarks from the season features drivers like Kyle Petty Sterling Marlin Jeff Gordon Tony Stewart Joe Nemechek Mark Martin and Boris Said. The wry comments cover speed common sense luck fitness personalities and racing bravado reflecting the sport’s mindset and humor.
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Manufacturer points rule in NASCAR explained
In the Burning Issues column a reader asks if Ford would win on car entries. The reply explains the points system: winner earns nine, second six, third four, with Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge outcomes based on finishing position, not entry counts.
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