Earnhardt loses Bud as sponsor for 2008
Dale Earnhardt Jr will leave Dale Earnhardt Inc to join Hendrick Motorsports next season. Budweiser will not continue as his sponsor due to Hendrick's long term commitments to existing sponsors. Budweiser will remain a NASCAR sponsor and continues its support for the sport.
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Mears fastest bumps Truex for Chicagoland pole
Casey Mears earned the pole for the USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway with a speed of 182.556 mph in a Hendrick Chevrolet. Martin Truex Jr. qualified second at 182.476 mph, bumping by Truex amid a strong DEI season. Ryan Newman, Mark Martin, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. followed in the top five as several drivers failed to qualify.
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Dixon claims Nashville pole in IRL clash
Scott Dixon edged Dario Franchitti to take the pole at Nashville Superspeedway with a qualifying speed of 204.414 mph while Franchitti posted 203.873 mph. Dixon trails Franchitti by 47 points ahead of the Firestone Indy 200 as teammates brace for a tight championship battle.
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LCS plans special night at Lorain County Speedway
Tonight at Lorain County Speedway hosts Mid-Season Championships with E-Mods paying 600 to win and Sportsman 350 while Street Stocks battle for 200. Autograph and Camera Night adds fan access. gates open 2:30 p.m. hot laps 3:30, qualifying 4:45, racing 7. Admission 10 dollars, 5 to 12 five, under 5 free.
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Connolly Lowers Qualifying Time at Mopar Mile High Nationals
Elyria native Dave Connolly ran 7.054 seconds at 195.28 mph in Denver to lower his Friday time in the Mopar Mile High Nationals at Bandimere, where altitude slowed the track. He sits fifth fastest with two more runs planned in the heat of the day.
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