Car of Tomorrow Faces First Big Test at Bristol
The Car of Tomorrow debuts this Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway, the nascent NASCAR design’s first exposure in the rough 0.533-mile track. The new car promises safety gains and lower costs, with teams gradually phasing in through 2009 while critics like Tony Stewart voice strong opposition.
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Bristol Motor Speedway Track Details and Specs
The Bristol Motor Speedway has a track length of half a mile and features 36 degree banking in the turns with 16 degree banking on the straights. The venue was completed in 1961 and offers seating for about 160,000 spectators.
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Carmichael shifts gears from Supercross to stock car racing
Ricky Carmichael, famed as the greatest in motocross, debuts in stock car racing starting in a Late Model at Columbia Motorsports Park in Lake City Florida. He is tutored by Mark Martin and aims to progress to ARCA Busch or Craftsman Truck series, with a goal of NASCAR in 2009. The move follows two 2006 motorcycle wins and addresses the risk of continued Supercross competition.
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Mark Martin to run partial Cup schedule at Bristol with Regan Smith taking seat
NASCAR veteran Mark Martin announces a part time Cup schedule and will hand over the No 01 Chevrolet to rookie Regan Smith at Bristol Motor Speedway. In interview with Cox News Service he discusses retirement thoughts and the evolving competition while confirming he will review his second half schedule and take a break with his family.
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Cup Series Heads to Bristol with Key Story Lines
Rick Minter highlights major themes as NASCAR Cup Series shifts to Bristol Motor Speedway. The piece outlines playoff implications, driver rivalries, and track-specific strategies shaping the upcoming weekend, with emphasis on safety adjustments and team updates.
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Car of Tomorrow starts at Bristol Food City 500
NASCAR moves to the Car of Tomorrow with Bristol hosting the Food City 500 and 15 events. Drivers expect a learning curve as inspection uses a claw device and cars arrive a day early for adjustment. Mark Martin leads with 629 points followed by Jeff Gordon and Jeff Burton.
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Toyota faces another disappointment in Nextel Cup at Atlanta
Only four of seven Toyotas qualified for the Nextel Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Dale Jarrett used a provisional slot to start, while Brian Vickers led a lap for Toyota, the first Cup lead for the marque. Jarrett finished 36th and was still the best Toyota in owner points. Dave Blaney 27th, Reutimann and Vickers crashed, finishing 40th and 4th respectively. Bill Davis urged better collaboration among Toyota teams to improve results. Jamie Johnson and Tony Stewart traded late battle, with Johnson taking the win for a second straight week as the two stars chase more victories and championships.
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