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Tony Stewart Second at Dega
Open Wheeler Tony Stewart had one of the best cars of the day but on the final lap, Jimmy Johnson beat him to the line to win at Talladega.
Stewart had some minor damage on his right front bumper but that wouldn’t stop him from leading and then eventually finishing second. Carl Edwards came in eighth and Robby Gordon finished tenth. Not all was rosy for some Open Wheelers.
Dave Blaney was a victim of a multi car pileup in the tri-oval.
He was ok but Ryan Newman, Kasey Kahne and Ken Schrader had a tough day.
Cup Results Talladega
1. (48 Jimmy Johnson)
2. 20 Tony Stewart
8. 99 Carl Edwards
10 Robby Gordon
11. 18 J.J. Yeley
15. 24 Jeff Gordon
20. 42 Casey Mears
24. 22 Dave Blaney
33. 12 Ryan Newman
39. 9 Kasey Kahne
42. 21 Ken Schrader
Danica Patrick, Danica Patrick, Danica Patrick
The national media just can’t say it enough during the month of May
It is May 1st and Danica Patrick is making her media push to promote her new book and talk about the upcoming Indy 500. Danica Patrick was named one of People magazine’s “World’s Most Beautiful People.” She appeared on the “The Today Show” this morning and also making stops at “Showbiz Tonight” on CNN Headline News, and a taping for same-day airing on “Inside Edition.” Tuesday she heads to visit her boss, David Letterman, appearing on “Late Night with David Letterman.” She is also scheduled for “The Early Show” on CBS, ESPN2’s “Cold Pizza” and “Video Views” for Business Week. On Wednesday she heads to “Fox & Friends” on the Fox Network and tapes a segment on “Live with Regis & Kelly.”
You can vote for Danica Patrick or you favorite “race babe” by scrolling to the bottom of this page.
Iowa Speedway a Dirt Track?
No pavement? No problem for part owner Rusty Wallace Friday at Iowa Speedway. The designer of the 7/8 mile oval track turned a few laps on the dirt banks at speeds reportedly as high as 100mph. Construction is on speedway is on schedule and the crews will lay asphalt on the track in the next few months. The USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series and USAC open the inaugural weekend of racing in September. The Silver Crown, Sprint Car and Midget Series will race on September 16-17.
Knoxville Nationals Gains Sponsor
On Friday April 18, we told you that Brian Stickel was Knoxville’s new Director of Marketing and Sales and was already out pounding the pavement for new sponsors. His work allong with the team at Knoxville Raceway has secured SuperClean Brands, Inc. as the title sponsor of the 46th annual Knoxville Nationals. The three hour broadcast of the SuperClean® Knoxville Nationals will air live on Speed.
NASCAR TV On the Slide?
According to statistics in today’s issue of the Sports Business Journal, NASCAR’s TV numbers are generally down early in the 2006 season. Fontana, Las Vegas, Bristol and Texas all saw a lower rating than the 2005 season. Only the Daytona 500 and Martinsville showed a larger audience compared to 2005. While the numbers did not show a drastic drop, any loss is a bad loss in TV. Sources: Networks, Nielsen Media Research, Research by Katherine Johnson-Reid, SportsBusiness Daily, you can reald the full report by visiting http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/.
NASCAR Canada
The Associated Press is reporting that NASCAR officials are heading to Montreal to look at possible venues for a Busch race for 2007.
Images appearing in this blog courtesy of FHM, FX and NASCAR Digital Entertainment.
Open Wheeler Tony Stewart had one of the best cars of the day but on the final lap, Jimmy Johnson beat him to the line to win at Talladega.
Stewart had some minor damage on his right front bumper but that wouldn’t stop him from leading and then eventually finishing second. Carl Edwards came in eighth and Robby Gordon finished tenth. Not all was rosy for some Open Wheelers.
Dave Blaney was a victim of a multi car pileup in the tri-oval.
He was ok but Ryan Newman, Kasey Kahne and Ken Schrader had a tough day.
Cup Results Talladega
1. (48 Jimmy Johnson)
2. 20 Tony Stewart
8. 99 Carl Edwards
10 Robby Gordon
11. 18 J.J. Yeley
15. 24 Jeff Gordon
20. 42 Casey Mears
24. 22 Dave Blaney
33. 12 Ryan Newman
39. 9 Kasey Kahne
42. 21 Ken Schrader
Danica Patrick, Danica Patrick, Danica Patrick
The national media just can’t say it enough during the month of May
It is May 1st and Danica Patrick is making her media push to promote her new book and talk about the upcoming Indy 500. Danica Patrick was named one of People magazine’s “World’s Most Beautiful People.” She appeared on the “The Today Show” this morning and also making stops at “Showbiz Tonight” on CNN Headline News, and a taping for same-day airing on “Inside Edition.” Tuesday she heads to visit her boss, David Letterman, appearing on “Late Night with David Letterman.” She is also scheduled for “The Early Show” on CBS, ESPN2’s “Cold Pizza” and “Video Views” for Business Week. On Wednesday she heads to “Fox & Friends” on the Fox Network and tapes a segment on “Live with Regis & Kelly.”
You can vote for Danica Patrick or you favorite “race babe” by scrolling to the bottom of this page.
Iowa Speedway a Dirt Track?
No pavement? No problem for part owner Rusty Wallace Friday at Iowa Speedway. The designer of the 7/8 mile oval track turned a few laps on the dirt banks at speeds reportedly as high as 100mph. Construction is on speedway is on schedule and the crews will lay asphalt on the track in the next few months. The USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series and USAC open the inaugural weekend of racing in September. The Silver Crown, Sprint Car and Midget Series will race on September 16-17.
Knoxville Nationals Gains Sponsor
On Friday April 18, we told you that Brian Stickel was Knoxville’s new Director of Marketing and Sales and was already out pounding the pavement for new sponsors. His work allong with the team at Knoxville Raceway has secured SuperClean Brands, Inc. as the title sponsor of the 46th annual Knoxville Nationals. The three hour broadcast of the SuperClean® Knoxville Nationals will air live on Speed.
NASCAR TV On the Slide?
According to statistics in today’s issue of the Sports Business Journal, NASCAR’s TV numbers are generally down early in the 2006 season. Fontana, Las Vegas, Bristol and Texas all saw a lower rating than the 2005 season. Only the Daytona 500 and Martinsville showed a larger audience compared to 2005. While the numbers did not show a drastic drop, any loss is a bad loss in TV. Sources: Networks, Nielsen Media Research, Research by Katherine Johnson-Reid, SportsBusiness Daily, you can reald the full report by visiting http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/.
NASCAR Canada
The Associated Press is reporting that NASCAR officials are heading to Montreal to look at possible venues for a Busch race for 2007.
Images appearing in this blog courtesy of FHM, FX and NASCAR Digital Entertainment.
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