Новости серий NASCAR

[kup]

Daytona - Rain 62°



Which drivers are 2009's rising stars? - Logano to set mark
Michael Jones and Mark Aumann on which driver will break through.


Official entry list filed for 2009's first 'race' - What is the Shootout?
Dale Jr. will be on hand to defend his title. Who else will be on the track?


Said will attempt to qualify for Daytona
Boris Said will be among 50-plus drivers trying to make the 43-car field.


Evernham enjoying life as proprietor - Will Ray return?
Ray Evernham has been running full speed; now he wants to relax.


Fans' Poll Top 10 great races all-time - Greatest Races DVDs
The fans voted for their No. 1. The countdown starts with No. 10.


Drivers' spotlight The 500's top 100 - Join the discussion!
Who is the all-time best at navigating Daytona? The debate begins.


Eury's tough skin helps guide No. 88 - Dale Jr.'s expectations
Tony Eury Jr. says the team can do better -- and expects nothing less.


Garage Pass: Bruton talks Bluegrass Cup - SMI buys Kentucky
Smith eyes Kentucky date by 2010; NASCAR approves Ford engine.

[kup]

Mark your calendar
Broadcast times for the 2009 season have been announced, beginning with FOX's broadcast of the Budweiser Shootout on Feb. 7 at Daytona International Speedway.
Budweiser Shootout entry list
http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2009...ntry_list.html
Schedules: Cup Series
http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2009/data/schedule.html

Daytona - Partly Sunny 58°



Second childhood for McMurray with dad
Jamie McMurray takes a full-blown retro trip to his pre-teen years.


Drivers' spotlight The 500's top 100 - Q&A Ol' D.W.
Who is the all-time best at navigating Daytona? The debate continues.


Harvick's first win makes the list - Greatest Races DVDs
The fans' countdown to the all-time greatest race continues with No. 9.


Racing museum now focus for Evernham - Evernham on returning
After 30 years running full speed, former crew chief only wants to relax.


Careful inspection can avoid problems - Car Care Tips
Give spark plug wires a quick inspection to see if they need replacing.



Which crew chief has the most to prove in 2009?
# 88 Tony Eury Jr. 3`377 53%
# 24 Steve Letarte 1`229 19%
# 14 Darian Grubb `819 13%
# 20 Greg Zipadelli `683 11%
# 17 Drew Blickensderfer `283 4%
Total Votes: 6`391

[kup]

Eighth (8th) wonder
1 of only 3 to win back-to-back Daytona 500s, and the last to do so, in 1994-95, Sterling Marlin comes in at No. 8 on the Great American Race's all-time drivers' list.


Johnson not the favorite? Hardly - Golfing for the good
David Caraviello says Jimmie Johnson is in a familiar position.


Hornish a lock for Daytona 500 grid - Countdown to Daytona
Penske and Bill Davis have cut a points deal for the No. 77 Dodge.


Elliott's comeback makes fans' poll - Greatest Races DVDs
The countdown to the all-time greatest race continues with No. 8.


Broadcast times for 2009 announced - 2009 Series Schedules
NASCAR has released the TV schedules for all three national series.


RCR teammates embrace changes
Casey Mears, Clint Bowyer ready to get back on race track.


New sponsors for Mayfield and Kvapil - Full year for Mayfield
Jeremy Mayfield and Travis Kvapil enter Daytona with new deals.

[kup]

Banned on the run
In the wake of the NASCAR-imposed moratorium on testing, teams beat the bushes to find out-of-the-way short tracks, or an oval that NASCAR's top series hadn't raced on in more than 27 years, or even a 5-mile oval at a manufacturer's proving ground.

Daytona - Partly Sunny 47°F



Stewart admits he's still battling nerves - Newman: No slack
Developing team still the focus as Smoke looks to get back on track.


No. 29 mates' wager puts names on line - NASCAR Day = Costner
RCR's Nationwide drivers have a unique bet that cranks up at Daytona.


The champ checks in from Media Day - Gordon optimistic
Jimmie Johnson on his eventful offseason and what lies ahead for 2009.


Over the hill at 50? Martin's not buying - Title aspirations
Mark Martin has big goals -- some that may even shock the fans.


From Busch to Bud, Clash to Shootout - Shootout whets season
The NASCAR lid-lifter has evolved in its three decades at Daytona.


Fans pay tribute, too: Gordon's 76th win - Buy Great Races DVDs
The countdown to the all-time greatest race continues with No. 7.


Hard-luck Baker still good for seventh - Your all-time drivers
Daytona 500 drivers: Before Dale Earnhardt there was Buddy Baker.


Johnson not the favorite? Hardly - Media picks Edwards
David Caraviello says Jimmie Johnson is in a familiar position.


Media members chose Carl Edwards as the favorite to win the title.
Who is your favorite?
* Jimmie Johnson
* Carl Edwards
* Someone else

[kup]

Daytona - Clear 32°F



Menard draws pole for Bud Shootout - Starting Lineup
Yates' Paul Menard will lead the field to green on Saturday night at DIS.
http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2009...ta/lineup.html


What did you do on winter vacation? - Media Day coverage
Dale Earnhardt Jr. shares funnier moments from his offseason.


Which form of testing would you like to see in the Cup Series?
* Open testing 3`682 37%
* Complete ban 3`310 33%
* Series-governed tests 2`153 22%
* Ban sanctioned tracks 846 8%
Total Votes: 9`991

[kup]

Live Sprint Cup practice
The Cup drivers have one more opportunity to fine-tune their cars before Daytona 500 qualifying on Sunday. Practice is under way. Follow along with Live Leaderboard.
Bud Shootout: What is it? | Lineup | Practice 1 | Practice 2 | Menard draws pole |
Daytona 500: Practice 1 | Entry List | Fantasy Racing: Choose among three games




Racking up airline miles and goodwill - Economy changes sport
David Caraviello says Jeff Gordon flying commercial says a lot.


New look teams get a top-35 point boost - 2008 Owner standings
Thanks to some creative point-swapping, some are benefiting greatly.


Quiet practice erupts with Menard spin - Menard's tire goes
A tire problem sent Paul Menard spinning and into Scott Speed's car.


Burton blows a motor in Shootout practice - Daytona Coverage
Engine failure sent Jeff Burton to the garage at Daytona on Friday.


It's here: Drivers ready to get going - Luck of the draw
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is excited for the Shootout to kick off the season.


Soldier ready to fill void ... with Newman - Saving Private Ryan
Maj. Bill Young preparing to return home to family and sport of choice.


Inside the stats for the Bud Shootout - Shootout whets season
An in-depth look at three decades of racing plus this year's contestants.


Bowyer, Ambrose locked into 500 grid - Hornish to start 500
RSVP for two, please: Clint Bowyer and Marcos Ambrose will race.


Media Day | New looks for 2009 - Photo Galleries


Which first-time Shootout participant will have the best performance Saturday?
#6 David Ragan 6`496 29%
#20 Joey Logano 4`382 19%
#44 A.J. Allmendinger 3`423 15%
#7 Robby Gordon 2`781 12%
#00 David Reutimann 2`815 12%
#98 Paul Menard 1`163 5%
#12 David Stremme 814 4%
#82 Scott Speed `722 3%
Total Votes: 22`596

Tissot sponsors Cup Series pit road contingency award
Tissot, the official watch and timekeeper of NASCAR, will sponsor a Cup Series in-race contingency award this season.
The Tissot "Pit Road Precision Award" highlights the team aspect of NASCAR, as the over-the-wall crew members will play a vital role in winning the award.
The award will be given to the eligible driver who has spent the least amount of time on pit road and has finished on the lead lap. The winning driver will earn $5,000 and a Tissot watch. There will also be a year-end award of $100,000 given to the driver who has won the most "Pit Road Precision Awards" during the season.

[d10nis]

Хилтон не примет участия в Daytona 500

Вчера во Флориде прошли первые тренировочные сессии перед легендарной Daytona 500. Команда 74-летнего Джеймса Хилтона не смогла решить проблемы с аккумулятором и карбюратором, возникшие на автомобиле американца, в результате чего ветеран не смог проехать ни одного круга и по правилам соревнований не может быть допущен к участию в квалификации.
”Мы получили нокаут”,- констатировал Хилтон.
Таким образом, в квалификации за поул поборются 56 гонщиков. Отметим еще то, что сегодня, благодаря телекомпании Viasat, квалификация NASCAR Sprint Cup Series впервые будет транслироваться на территории Европы, причем в прямом эфире.

[Trofi99]

а в инете случайно нельзя будет посмотреть?

[kup]

There's always next week
So you've just won the Daytona 500. A championship is no guarantee. Duane Cross says the Great American Race only begins the 36-race marathon to hoist the Cup.

Daytona - Mostly Cloudy 55°F



Keeping Loomis right move for Petty team - The King's role
Robbie Loomis has the same job, but now he's got a new challenge.


Confidence soars for McMurray, Wingo - McMurray on his run
Make-or-break season? Fine for Jamie McMurray and Donnie Wingo.


Junior's 2001 win at Daytona among best - Great Races DVDs
The fans' choice for the fifth-greatest race: The 2001 Pepsi 400.


Labonte among best to never win 500 - Your all-time drivers
Daytona 500 drivers: Terry Labonte didn't win, but was always a threat.


Best Daytona 500 debuts Clint Bowyer - 2006 Daytona Results
As a rookie, Clint Bowyer surged to sixth place in the '06 opener.


Leaders of the pack Truex, Martin up front - Truex Jr. on pole
Martin Truex Jr. and Mark Martin front-row starters for Daytona 500.


Daytona quals tough for go-or-go-homers - Elliott back to old ways
Four fortunate drivers avoid racing their way into the Daytona 500.


Martin solid in his Hendrick debut - Sky the limit for Martin
Mark Martin happy after qualifying second for the Daytona 500.


Pole Qualifying | Daytona - Photo Galleries


After being reunited with crew chief Donnie Wingo, how will Jamie McMurray fare in the 2009 season?
* Chase bubble driver 8`230 49%
* Lock for the Chase 3`533 21%
* No Chase 3`122 18%
* Cup contender 1`998 12%
Total Votes: 16`883

[kup]

Swimming start for 2009
OK fans, it's time to turn up the heat: fast cars, beautiful women and tropical beaches. Yes, the Daytona 500 -- and the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue shoot.


Daytona 500 heroes meet SI Swimsuit Issue models

Daytona - Mostly Cloudy 71°F



Like father, like son for veteran Hornaday - Father passes away
Ron Hornaday Jr.'s dad left life lessons by being a true family man.


Bobby Labonte: Dog lover, bull rider - New lease on life
Want to know Bobby Labonte? Raygan Swan gives us five things ...


Awesome Bill hard to beat in mid-1980s - Your all-time drivers
Daytona 500 drivers: Bill Elliott won two Daytona 500s in three years.


Best Daytona 500 debuts: Al Unser - NASCAR 101
In his one Daytona appearance, Al Unser earned a top-five finish.


Darlington's 100th ranks among best - Great Races DVDs
The fans' choice for the fourth-greatest race: Craven nips Busch.


Drivers have one question: Why test? - More excitement?
The testing ban, drivers say, has kept crews fresh for the season.


Even with victory, next week looms - Daytona track info
Daytona only begins the 36-race marathon to hoist the Sprint Cup.


Car care more important than ever - Be Car Care Aware
During check-up events last year, 80 percent needed service, parts.