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Archive for April, 2008

Moss set to start own NASCAR truck team

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
Inspired by the efforts of NFL players who have preceded him into the motorsports arena, New England Patriots All-Pro wide receiver Randy Moss announced plans Tuesday to field a Moss Motorsports team in NASCAR's Craftsman Truck Series.

Under the Hood: Smoke signals

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
David Stremme was looking for a Cup ride, and he just might have gotten lucky at Talladega. Lee Spencer offers the details.

SAFER Barriers going into LMS backstretch

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
Lowe's Motor Speedway will have a SAFER barrier along the inside wall of its backstretch by the time the track opens for NASCAR racing next month. An additional 340 feet of the Steel and Foam Energy Reduction barriers are being installed, and track president Humpy Wheeler said Tuesday the project will be completed in time for the May 17th All-Star Race. The track has had a SAFER barrier on part of the inside backstretch wall coming out of Turn 2, but none heading into Turn 3.

Klvalus’ Hot or Not: Talladega

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
Tony Stewart led the most laps at Talladega, but his late-race wreck cooled him off in Kristen Valus' Hot or Not ratings.

Eyes in the Sky: Broken Stride

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
In the blink of an eye, Dario Franchitti went from gaining confidence to sitting on the sidelines, says spotter Mike Calinoff.

Montoya showed talent, experience at Talladega

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
After moderate success in his first year, Juan Pablo Montoya is proving that he is a force to reckon with in 2008, Jeff Owens says.

SAFER barriers going into LMS backstretch (AP)

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
Lowe's Motor Speedway will have a SAFER barrier along the inside wall of its backstretch by the time the track opens for NASCAR racing next month.

Schrader to drive for Ganassi at Richmond

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
With Dario Franchitti still out of commission following his wreck at Talladega Superspeedway, FOXSports.com has learned that Chip Ganassi Racing will turn to Ken Schrader for this weekend NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway.

Klvalus’ Hot or Not: Talladega

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
Tony Stewart led the most laps at Talladega, but his late-race wreck cooled him off in Kristen Valus' Hot or Not ratings.

Lipton Tea 250 entry list

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
ActiveReports Document @page{size: 9.84375in 11in;margin-top:0.3in;margin-left:1in;margin-right:1in;margin-bottom:0.3in;} Preliminary Entry List Richmond International Raceway Provided by NASCAR Statistics - Mon, April 28, 2008 @ 05:42 PM  Eastern Lipton Tea 250 0 Dwayne Leik Skyland, NC TBA Chevrolet Johnny Davis 1. 1 Mike Bliss Milwaukie, OR Miccosukee Resort Chevrolet James Finch 2. 01 Kertus Davis Gaffney, SC RaceGirl Chevrolet Johnny Davis 3. 2 Clint Bowyer Emporia, KS BB&T Chevrolet Richard Childress 4. 02 Andy Ponstein Jenison, MI Stott Classic Racing Chevrolet Corrie Stott 5. 4 Robert Richardson Jr McKinney, TX JVC Chevrolet James Finch 6. 05 Brett Rowe Barborsville, WV CertainTeed/31-W Insulation Chevrolet Wayne Day 7. 5 Landon Cassill Fairfax, IA National Guard Chevrolet Rick Hendrick 8. 6 David Ragan Unadilla, GA Discount Tire Ford Jack Roush 9. 7 Mike Wallace St. Louis, MO GEICO Toyota Bob Germain 10. 9 Kasey Kahne Enumclaw, WA Ragu Dodge George Gillett 11. 11 Jason Keller Greenville, SC America's Incredible Pizza Company  Bryan Mullet 12. 12 Sam Hornish Jr Defiance, OH Mobil 1 Dodge Roger Penske 13. 17 Matt Kenseth Cambridge, WI Kraft-Ritz Ford Jack Roush 14. 20 Denny Hamlin Chesterfield, VA Z-Line Designs Toyota Joe Gibbs 15. 21 Bobby Labonte Corpus Christi, TX TBA Chevrolet Richard Childress 16. 22 Johnny Sauter Necedah, WI Supercuts Dodge Armando Fitz 17. 24 Eric McClure Chilhowie, VA Hefty Chevrolet John McGill 18. 25 Bobby Hamilton Jr Nashville, TN Smithfield Foods Ford Ed Rensi 19. 27 Brad Coleman Houston, TX Cottonelle/Kroger Ford Mike Curb 20. 28 Kenny Wallace St. Louis, MO U.S. Border Patrol Chevrolet Jay Robinson 21. 29 Scott Wimmer Wausau, WI Holiday Inn Chevrolet Richard Childress 22. 31 Jeff Green Owensboro, KY Key Motorsports Chevrolet Curtis Key 23. 32 Kyle Busch Las Vegas, NV Hass Avocados from Mexico Toyota Todd Braun 24. 33 Kevin Harvick Bakersfield, CA Camping World Chevrolet Delana Harvick 25. 37 Burney Lamar West Sacramento, CA TBA Ford Gary Baker 26. 38 Jason Leffler Long Beach, CA Great Clips Toyota Ralph Braun 27. 40 Bryan Clauson Noblesville, IN Fastenal Dodge Floyd Ganassi 28. 47 Kelly Bires Mauston, WI Clorox Ford Jodi Geschickter 29. 52 Derrike Cope Spanaway, WA TBA Chevrolet Jimmy Means 30. 57 Chad Beahr Mechanicsville, VA Dverve.net Dodge Chad Beahr 31. 59 Marcos Ambrose Launceston, AU Kingsford Hickory Charcoal Ford Tad Geschickter 32. 60 Carl Edwards Columbia, MO Scotts Ford Jack Roush 33. 61 Kevin Lepage Shelburne, VT TBA Ford Charles Shoffner 34. 64 David Stremme South Bend, IN Atreus Homes & Communities Chevrolet Ed Rensi 35. 66 Steve Wallace Charlotte, NC Atreus Homes & Communities Chevrolet Rusty Wallace 36. 70 Mark Green Owensboro, KY Foretravel Motorcoach Chevrolet Mary Louise Miller 37. 76 Ryan Hackett LaPlata, MD J&R Supply Ford Ray Hackett 38. 81 D.J. Kennington St. Thomas, CA TBA Dodge Pat MacDonald 39. 84 Mike Harmon Birmingport, AL Elite N Racing Chevrolet Mike Harmon 40. 88 Brad Keselowski Rochester Hills, MI U.S. Navy Chevrolet Dale Earnhardt Jr. 41. 89 Morgan Shepherd Conover, NC Victory In Jesus Dodge Cindy Shepherd 42. 90 Johnny Chapman Statesville, NC TBA Chevrolet Marcia Parsons 43. 91 Larry Gunselman Snohomish, WA TBA Ford Stacey Humphrey 44. 92 Brian Keselowski Rochester Hills, MI TBA Dodge Dusty Whitney 45. 99 David Reutimann Zephyrhills, FL Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota Michael Waltrip 46. Driver Car Driver's Hometown Team Name Owner