Archive for May 1st, 2007

Drivers need Gordon to speak up for them

Posted by on May 1st, 2007

Jeff Gordon has earned respect on and off the track. Lee Spencer says it’s time for Gordon to step up as the voice of reason.

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In this photo provided by the Grand American Road Racing, actor Patrick Dempsey waves to the crowd during driver introductions before the first ever Grand Am Koni Challenge Series road race at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, Saturday, April 21, 2007. Dempsey will drive a Ford Mustang in the race and qualified 13th. (AP Photo/Grand American Road Racing, Brian Cleary)Actor Patrick Dempsey, a star of the TV medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy,” will drive the Chevrolet Corvette pace car for the Indianapolis 500 on May 27.

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Talladega track bans 14 fans for life

Posted by on May 1st, 2007

Talladega Superspeedway has permanently banned 14 fans from buying tickets at the speedway following their arrests Sunday for throwing objects on the track after Jeff Gordon’s victory in the Aaron’s 499.

The fans were charged with disorderly conduct Sunday and posted bond at the track’s jail facilities, Talladega County Sheriff Jerry Studdard said. Track officials can’t prevent the 14 fans from buying tickets through a third party.

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Race driver Tracy Hines was in stable condition Tuesday after surgery for injuries from an off-road motorcycle crash Monday night on his property in New Castle, Ind.

Hines broke his pelvis and left thigh, and dislocated his right knee when he crashed his motorcycle. He was taken by helicopter to Methodist Hospital.

Hines competes in the USAC Midget, Sprint and Silver Crown series for Tony Stewart Racing.

“We’re grateful that Tracy is going to be OK,” Stewart said.

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Posted by on May 1st, 2007

SPEEDTV.com’s Tom Jensen says Tony Stewart can’t appeal his finish and answers more Talladega questions.

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Jeff Hammond says David Reutimann’s talent should be rewarded with better resources. Plus, answers to Talladega questions.

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Courchesne blog best in the biz

Posted by on May 1st, 2007

If you’ve never read Shawn Courchesne’s blog, then it’s high time you do.

Courchesne, who covers NASCAR for the Hartford Courant and UConn football, is by far a diamond in the rough when it comes to journalists writing auto racing-related blogs.

Courchesne does have a hard last name to spell, but when it comes …

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