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Stock Car Gazette - Tuesday, May 27, 2008
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Mayfield Stands By For Franchitti It was the day on which the Indianapolis 500 was run, and former IndyCar driving stars Sam Hornish Jr. and Dario Franchitti were together again http://insiderracingnews.com/Daily/2008/May/052708.html Gordon Confronts Busch Jeff Gordon had a conversation with former Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Busch following Sunday's race. http://insiderracingnews.com/Daily/2008/May/052708.html ___________________________________________________________ Tracy testing a Truck at Chicago: Open-wheeler Paul Tracy, who made his NASCAR debut in NASCAR's #2 [now Nationwide, then Busch Series] series in 2006, will return to the oval-track for a one-day test at Chicagoland Speedway on Wednesday, May 28th. While this will be Tracy's first experience in a truck. Tracy was the 2003 Champ Car World Series Champion, as Tracy has raced open-wheel cars, Grand-Am cars, NASCAR, and off-road trucks, all in the last two years.(Player Mgmt. PR)(5-27-2008) Comment herePassing At Lowe’s Motor Speedway: Most In Three Years: There was a total of 2,850 green flag passes during the 2008 Coca-Cola 600, up almost 900 passes from last year's 600. During last season's Coca-Cola 600, there was 1,985 green flag passes, 865 less than this season. That's an increase of 44%. Additionally, there were 30 Green Flag Passes for the Lead – a Loop Data statistic accounting for lead changes all around the track. During last season's 600, there were 27 Green Flag Passes for the Lead.(NASCAR Statistics)(5-27-2008 ___________________________________________________________ Courtesy of www.motorsport.com Week 13: Top 12 - and beyond http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=290829&FS=NASCAR-CUP What if I were to tell you that there's a tested(by numerous corporate accounts), proven way that you could start using *today* to save 7-19%(that would be from 28 to 75 cents based on today's $3.95/gal regular price) on your gas bill for filling up your car? And what if you could put money in your pocket by making this product available to others? There is - and tens of thousands of Americans are using it right now to save money. It's been on the news, and there are countless videos on YouTube that prove it, including great pieces by FOX local stations in Dallas and Phoenix. However, surprisingly few people even know about it. http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=779DCA59F50EA8B5 Used and endorsed by the Unser family, the winningest family in the history of 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing'. 'Little Al's diesel Ford Excursion mileage has increased from 13 to 17.3MPG. And recently named 'The Official Fuel Reformulator of the Firestone Indy Lights Series'. You can check out the details here: http://snipurl.com/29ohu-gazete PS: In case you're wondering, this IS NOT the magic "gas pill" you may have seen on TV. You've got to watch the videos to see just what an impact this is having on people's lives: (advertisement) AFTER CHARLOTTE RANKINGS Burton weapon: Consistency No. 31 moves into 2nd spot behind Kyle Busch in rankings http://www.thatsracin.com/topstories/story/14798.html N A S C A R * N A T I O N W I D E * S E R I E S May 27 NASCAR Nationwide Series : DOVER, Del. -- The astounding sight of the 46-foot Monster Monument, an abundance of new entertainment options celebrating "40 Fast Years," and the return of NASCAR's biggest stars will give race fans at Dover International Speedway plenty to cheer about during the May 30 – June 1, 2008 race weekend. There will be more to see and do at the track in 2008 than ever before. Race fans will experience more than just great racing, with a special ceremony honoring Bobby Allison, live entertainment, free autograph sessions and more.Allison, a seven-time Dover winner, will be the first driver honored with a marquee plaque on the Monster Monument. The special 4-foot high granite plaque includes Allison's career and Dover highlights and an engraved image of the driver, in a section reserved for retired drivers who've established their legacy at the Monster Mile. An induction ceremony is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 31 near the monument. A free autograph session will follow from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. New entertainment options in Victory Plaza include live music by local favorites Love Seed Mama Jump, Gritzz, and the Wicked Crickets, while strolling entertainment – stilt walkers, chainsaw carvers, sand sculptors, a Mummers string band, and more – will add to the carnival-like atmosphere at the track. Read more (NASCAR) (05-27-08)
_Who made Denny Hamlin the Teacher? by Ed Coombs http://gaternews.com/racing_blogs/blogs/index.php/coombs/?title=who-made-denny-hamlin-the-teacher&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 Beshear: High Hopes For NASCAR Race In Ky. by Jessica Nollhttp://www.kypost.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=49abee5e-6929-4aff-88b4-6a65203587e7
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 12:00n-1:00P SPEED SCCA SPEED Touring Car Championship, Miller Motorsports Park, Tooele, UT, May 18/08, N 1:00P-2:00 SPEED SCCA SPEED GT Championship, Miller Motorsports Park, Tooele, UT, May 18/08, N THURSDAY, MAY 29 7:30P-8:00 SPEED Prelude to the Dream, preview of the exhibition race promoted by Tony Stewart at his race track, Eldora Raceway, in Ohio, N
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