Archive for May 8th, 2007

Lessels pens great book about NHIS

Posted by on May 8th, 2007

Sportswriter Allen Lessels of the Manchester Union-Leader has written a compelling book about New Hampshire International Speedway, his hometown track.

“Live free, drive fast: Behind the scenes at New Hampshire International Speedway” is a tremendous look at the important gears that keep this fine facility working.

Complete with a forward by former …

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Most teams want COT in 2008

Posted by on May 8th, 2007

Despite complaints about the Car of Tomorrow, most teams want NASCAR to use the car exclusively in 2008.

The COT is being phased into competition, with 16 races scheduled this season. Although the original plan was to use it exclusively in 2009, NASCAR will move it up a year if teams are on board.

Based on feedback he’s received after four COT races, Nextel Cup director John Darby said teams are leaning that way.

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Most teams want Car of Tomorrow in 2008

Posted by on May 8th, 2007

Despite complaints about the Car of Tomorrow, most teams want NASCAR to use the car exclusively in 2008. The COT is being phased into competition, with 16 races scheduled this season. Although the original plan was to use it exclusively in 2009, NASCAR will move it up a year if teams are on board.

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Greg Biffle talks with the media before NASCAR Nextel Cup testing at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Monday, May 7, 2007. Opinion: Team has made mockery of parity that NASCAR wanted this season

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Jeff Owens says Hendrick Motorsports is the only team that can build two types of cars so the COT won’t level the field this year.

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Rick Hendrick: The perfect owner

Posted by on May 8th, 2007

By expanding to a multi-car team and not accepting mediocrity, Rick Hendrick has built NASCAR’s top team, says Darrell Waltrip.

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