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Stricklin goes "Viva Las Vegas."
Don't be surprised if you catch Hills Bros Coffee Driver Hut Stricklin curling his lip once or twice this race weekend. Be polite and one may get a "Thank you, thank you very much," reply from the veteran racer.
Harvick joins 2001 Raybestos Rookie class.
Kevin Harvick has officially joined the race for the Raybestos Rookie of the Year championship in NASCAR Winston Cup racing - with Richard Childress Racing.
Park holds out for timely Rockingham triumph.
Steve Park raced to victory in round two of the 2001 NASCAR Winston Cup, beating reigning Champion Bobby Labonte by half a car length to take his second career victory.
Benson posts best Rockingham race.
Nobody really wanted to be in the NASCAR Winston Cup garage this weekend.
Earnhardt Jr. out of 'The Rock' on lap one.
The rain-delayed Dura Lube 400 will continue at Rockingham on Monday morning after being postponed by rain, but it will not include Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the Budweiser team.
Simpson defends his seat belts.
Following allegations that Dale Earnhardt was killed because his seatbelt broke in his Daytona crash, Bill Simpson of Simpson Performance Products Inc., which manufactured Earnhardt's belt, has released the following statement:
Rain postpones Dura Lube 400.
The current inclement weather affecting much of the Eastern Seaboard of North America forced Sunday's Dura Lube 400 at the North Carolina Speedway to be postponed after just 50 laps had been completed.
Don't blame Marlin - Earnhardt Junior.
Dale Earnhardt Junior who's father died of head injuries suffered in a last-lap crash at the Daytona 500 last weekend has said that it is ridiculous to blame Sterling Marlin.
NASCAR Starting line up: Dura Lube 400.
Complete qualifying results from the North Carolina Speedway.
Fans brave storms for Sears Point tribute.
More than 500 people braved thunderstorms and a brief period of hail early Thursday morning at Sears Point Raceway to celebrate the life of Dale Earnhardt.
Harvick to make RCR debut at Rockingham.
Busch Grand National star Kevin Harvick will make his NASCAR Winston Cup debut at Rockingham this Sunday, driving the new No.29 Goodwrench Tools Chevrolet in the wake of Dale Earnhardt's fatal Daytona crash.
LVMS to use 33,333 flowers to honour Earnhardt.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway will pay tribute to the late Dale Earnhardt with a gigantic floral display during the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 weekend March 2-4.
A legend laid to rest: Earnhardt buried.
NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt was buried yesterday, with a private funeral service held at the Earnhardt family's local church in North Carolina.
Dover Downs to open track for Earnhardt.
Dover Downs International Speedway will do its part to help fans remember one of the greatest racers in Winston Cup history when it opens its track to the public this Friday (February 23) from 4-6 p.m. at Gate One.
Marlin receives death threats over Daytona crash.
Stirling Marlin has been sent death threats by 'fans' blaming him for the loss of Dale Earnhardt in the Daytona 500. Speaking at a teleconference yesterday, Marlin revealed that threats had been sent to him by phone, fax and even to his website, following Sundays accident.
Tributes to 'the greatest driver NASCAR ever had.'
Updated: Figure's throughout the World of motor racing have paid tribute to Dale Earnhardt, tragically killed in Sunday's Daytona 500. Richard Petty:
HANS device unlikely to have saved Earnhardt.
Following Dale Earnhardt's fatal Daytona crash there has been speculation that the HANS (Head and Neck Support) safety device could have saved his life.
Mayfield: Earnhardt was the master.
Jeremy Mayfield gave his thoughts on the loss of seven-time NASCAR Winston Cup champion, and motor racing legend, Dale Earnhardt (pictured).
Earnhardt killed at Daytona.
Seven time Winston Cup Champion and Motor Racing legend Dale Earnhardt has been killed in a last lap accident at the Daytona International Speedway after hitting the outside wall of Turn Four at the 2.5-mile banked Superspeedway.
Earnhardt/Stewart hospitalised after accidents.
Earnhardt/Stewart hospitalised after Daytona crashes. Dale Earnhardt and Tony Stewart were taken to a local hospital in Daytona Beach Florida after two nasty looking accidents punctuated one of the best Daytona 500's ever seen around the 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway.
Skinner the Winner in 2nd 125.
Watching the exceptionally high calibre of racing put on by the 26 participants of Thursday's first Gatorade 125-mile, 50-lap Qualifying races at the Daytona International Speedway, the 26 starters of the day's second qualifier did themselves proud and brought the Florida fans to their feet once
NASCAR Starting line up: Daytona 500.
Complete qualifying results from the Daytona International Speedway.
Marlin takes first win for Dodge.
Daytona expert Sterling Marlin erased any remaining doubts that lingered over the Dodge Intrepid's ability to run in the draft after taking a last gasp victory in the first of Sunday's two Gatorade 125-mile qualifying races at the Daytona International Speedway.
Park prepared for Daytona.
As the 2001 Winston Cup season begins, Steve Park, driver of the Dale Earnhardt Inc.-owned #1 Pennzoil Chevrolet Monte Carlo, will start his 91st Winston Cup event as the series heads for the Daytona 500 this Sunday.