NASCAR News

NASCAR Winston Cup team owner Travis Carter has said that until Kmart's bankruptcy protection claim is resolved he is "concerned" about the long-term future of his two car Ford Taurus squad, which is sponsored by the troubled company.

At the Busch Series Preview in Charlotte, N.C., driver Hank Parker Jr. today revealed the new car he'll drive this season.

After appearing mainly as associate sponsors on the sides of the No.12 Penske Racing Ford Taurus last season, electronics company Sony will continue to back the 'new' No.12 team of rookie Ryan Newman with its FT Trinitron WEGA branding.

Desperate for finances, Mike Wallace and the No.33 Andy Petree Racing squad threw off all the pre-season testing shackles suffered by others and went for it hell for leather during the final day of testing at the Daytona International Speedway in their collective bid that both driver and team are

Perennial underdog of the Winston Cup scene Carl Long will have his best chance yet to prove himself in NASCAR's biggest arena in 2002 when he teams up with no less than three different outfits for what amounts to a near full-time assault on the 36 race schedule.

Welliver-Jesel Motorsports today unveiled a new look for the No. 66 Phillips 66 Dodge Intrepid, which will compete in the 2002 NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division.

Leading NASCAR Winston Cup team Dale Earnhardt Incorporated could expand from running a three-car team in NASCAR's top division when the injured Steve Park returns to accommodate the contracted Kenny Wallace who is currently subbing for Park behind the wheel of the No.1 Pennzoil sponsored Chevrol

Kenny Brack's proposed NASCAR Winston Cup debut in next month's Daytona 500 looks set to be put on hold for the time being after his CART team boss Chip Ganassi went on record saying that the finances weren't there to add a third Dodge Intrepid for Brack to partner Ganassi's regular NWC drivers S

Rusty Wallace's new crew chief Bill Wilburn talks about how he and Rusty are getting along so far. Q: How have the first two days been like?

Ricky Rudd is at Daytona International Speedway, but he will not get behind the wheel of his No. 28 Texaco Havoline Taurus.

The Civil Air Patrol [CAP], an auxiliary of the United States Air Force, has announced a multi-year agreement as the primary sponsor of the #46 Lewis Motorsports NASCAR Busch Series Chevrolet.

James Ince - crew chief of the No. 10 Valvoline Pontiac Grand Prix to Johnny Benson - talks about the team's goals for the Daytona test; the new rules package and a lot more: Q: What are your goals for this test?

Johnny Benson and the #10 Valvoline Pontiac team finished in 11th place in the points in 2001. The Pontiac driver scored a career-best six top-five finishes and led 101 laps during the 2001 season. This season he will be hoping for more and that elusive first Winston Cup victory.

It is not often that a NASCAR test session is emotional. But Monday at Talladega Superspeedway, it was hard for anyone in the garage area not to turn and look as the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet made its way toward the track around 9am with an RCR emblem painted on the hood.

Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 60 Grainger Taurus in the NASCAR Busch Series, will be attempting to qualify for the Daytona 500 next month. The plan is for Biffle to run as many as seven Winston Cup races in 2002 before joining the series full time next season.

Galaxy Motorsports could make a return to the NASCAR Winston Cup scene in 2002 if reports in the US are to be believed with the No.75 team, last seen with Wally Dallenbach Jr driving in 2000, even taking on a new co-owner in the shape of NFL head coach Dennis Green.

Johnny Benson and the #10 Valvoline Pontiac team-mates begin their 2002 testing schedule today [Sunday] at Daytona International Speedway, as Benson hopes the 2002 season will see him improve on his 11th place finish in the points from 2001.

Brett Bodine, driver of the No. 11 Wells Fargo Financial Taurus, was among the fastest Fords in yesterday's [Thursday's] first practice session. Bodine spoke about his test and the importance of posting a solid qualifying speed for the Daytona 500.

After the 2001 NASCAR Busch Series ended, Chad Little set his sites on the winter break and the 2002 campaign, which he knew was just around the corner. While it's early, it appears the renewed focus is paying off.

Ford Racing recently hired Bernie Marcus as its new head of aerodynamics for the NASCAR Winston Cup Series.

It takes a lot to get Tony Stewart up in the morning - never mind early in the morning.

Casey Atwood and the No.7 Jim Smith-owned, Ray Evernham operated Ultra Motorsports Winston Cup squad will bear the colours of the Sirius Satellite Radio Company during the 2002 and 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup seasons. The partnership officially debuts at the Daytona 500 in February.

Jimmie Johnson set out his stall for the 2002 Raybestos Rookie of the Year crown at first opportunity as he paced the opening day of Winston Cup testing at the Daytona International Speedway behind the wheel of his Rick Hendrick/Jeff Gordon owned No.48 Chevrolet.

Todd Bodine and Joe Nemechek have been friends off the race track for a number of years and this season they will be teammates for Haas/Carter Motorsports. The two drivers spoke about returning to the track and their hopes for Daytona Speedweeks.