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Controversial call spoils good finish for Skinner.
An eventful Budweiser Shootout took a controversial turn for the Valvoline race team Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway.
Jarrett wins Budweiser Shootout.
Dale Jarrett used a final-lap pass of Kevin Harvick and a hefty push from Dale Earnhardt, Jr. to win his third Budweiser Shootout Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway.
Daytona purse reaches record proportions.
The 46th annual Daytona 500, the biggest and most prestigious race in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, will boast the biggest purse in the history of stock car racing.
Wimmer allowed to continue after DUI arrest.
Scott Wimmer will be able to make his Daytona 500 debut next weekend, despite suspicions that his full-time graduation to the Nextel Cup was about to put on hold due to a drink-drive conviction.
Valvoline MaxLife backs Skinner's Shootout entry.
MaxLife, the premium motor oil created by The Valvoline Company for cars with more than 75,000 miles, will be the primary sponsor on Mike Skinner's #10 Chevrolet in Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway.
Schwan's to back Schrader, BAM.
A company that grew from 'one man and one truck' into an American food-industry powerhouse will join forces with NASCAR's fastest-growing Nextel Cup team this season, as Schwan's Home Service sponsors BAM Racing's #49 Dodge, driven by veteran driver Ken Schrader.
Q&A: Dave Charpentier.
Although Ricky Craven's Tide team has remained almost completely intact during the off-season, there have been some notable additions to the line-up, with PPI team owner Cal Wells and the returning Mike Beam hiring Dave Charpentier as crew chief.
Wimmer arrested after drink-drive incident.
Nextel Cup rookie Scott Wimmer's career is in doubt following his arrest for a drink-drive offence at the weekend.
Q&A: Greg Zipadelli.
Greg Zipadelli, crew chief for Tony Stewart and the #20 Home Depot Chevrolet, has anything but a quiet off-season, and here he describes the preparations being made for the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup - plus his take on such issues as the recent rule changes...
Schrader wins NASCAR Winter Heat - again!
Nextel Cup driver Ken Schrader, already the winningest driver in the history of Phoenix International Raceway, captured his 14th trophy at the weekend after winning the United Rentals 150 NASCAR Grand National Division West Series race.
Kellogg's extends deal with Hendrick, Labonte.
Hendrick Motorsports and the Kellogg's Company have extended one of stock-car racing's most enduring relationships by announcing a multi-year agreement that secures the Michigan-based cereal maker as primary sponsor of the #5 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series.
Pre-season Thunder - day 6: Endgame for even ones.
After nearly three decades of racing competition, Bill Elliott (#91 Evernham Motorsports Dodge) hardly needs a new challenge. But as the 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series season looms, he's found one.
Q&A: Terry Labonte.
Terry Labonte, driver of the #5 Kelloggs Chevrolet Monte Carlo joined the media for a quick question and answer session during testing for the Daytona 500. He looks forward to the 500 and talks of the impact of aerodynamic changes. Q: How important is the Daytona 500?
Chevy stars confirmed for Rolex 24 assault.
Nextel Cup aces Dale Earnhardt Jr, Tony Stewart and Jimmie Johnson have been confirmed as part of Chevrolet's assault on the 2004 Rolex 24 at Daytona, following impressive performances from both drivers and car at the recent test days.
Busch returns to defend title in 2004 IROC series.
Defending 2003 IROC series champion Kurt Busch and Roush Racing team-mate Matt Kenseth will compete for the champion's $1 million purse in the 2004 Crown Royal International Race of Champions series.
Labonte: Only time will tell on changes.
NASCAR star Bobby Labonte believes only time will tell whether or not the new scoring system proposed for the NEXTEL Cup series will be a success.
Q&A: Ricky Rudd and Greg Biffle
Ford Taurus drivers Ricky Rudd and Greg Biffle are back at Daytona as the second week of testing takes place ahead of the Daytona 500 next month. They took time out after the first session on Tuesday to have a brief chat to the press.
Busch drivers named for SPEED reality series.
NASCAR Busch Series drivers Casey Atwood, Kasey Kahne, Tim Fedewa and two-time series champion Randy LaJoie are the first drivers confirmed for the new SPEED Channel reality series NBS 24/7 , set to debut with back-to-back half-hours on February 16.
Lowe's to sponsor #5 Busch team.
Lowe's and Hendrick Motorsports today announced a multi-year agreement that will feature Lowe's as primary sponsor of the No. 5 Chevrolet driven by Kyle Busch in the 2004 NASCAR Busch Series.
Otto named new crew chief at Tommy Baldwin Racing.
Tommy Baldwin Racing have named Ron Otto as the new crew chief for the #6 Hungry Drivers Dodge in this seasons NASCAR Busch Series.
Provisional system changed for 2004.
NASCAR officials have announced changes to the provisional system used in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and NASCAR Busch Series for the 2004 series.
Pre-season Thunder - day 1: Waltrip right at home.
Fast off the truck and fast on the track. It didn't take Michael Waltrip long to make a statement yesterday [Tuesday], the opening day of NASCAR Preseason Thunder, the annual preseason test sessions at Daytona International Speedway.
Bill Davis Racing gearing up for 2004.
With the 2004 season rapidly approaching, there are several changes in the pipeline, not only for NASCAR, but also for the Bill Davis Racing operation.
Carter named crew chief for Wallace.
Larry Carter, a 14-year veteran in NASCAR racing's highest level of competition, has joined Penske Racing South as crew chief for driver Rusty Wallace and his Miller Lite Dodge racing team.