Dover Notebook: Logano fine after barrel-roll wreck Sep 30, 2009
Joey Logano's car flies through the air after he wrecked during the AAA 400 on Sunday at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del ... Eight times in all, dangerously barrel-rolling across Dover International Speedway's concrete track before landing on its side for a brief moment and tipping over to rest on its wheels. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson dominates en route to fifth victory at Dover Sep 30, 2009
Jimmie Johnson takes the checkered flag to win the AAA 400 on Sunday at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del ... Johnson thumped the competition in the second Chase for the championship race, sweeping the season races at Dover International Speedway to accelerate his bid for an unprecedented fourth straight championship. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Bowyer takes the Nationwide race, but the fight's on pit road Sep 30, 2009
But it was a post-race showdown between Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski on pit road that provided the most fireworks in Saturday's Dover 200 at Dover International Speedway. Long after Bowyer had passed Busch (who led 109 of 200 laps) for the lead and shortly after holding off Mike Bliss for the win, Hamlin tracked down Keselowski on pit road and a shoving match erupted. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Edwards may be hobbled but says he's not out of Chase Sep 30, 2009
Carl Edwards moved briskly on his crutches, exiting the infield at Dover International Speedway for a waiting golf cart that would take him to his motor home. It was easier for Edwards to get around the track on his crutches than in his race car. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Bowyer wins 2nd race Sep 30, 2009
Clint Bowyer raced to his second Nationwide Series victory of the season on Saturday, taking the lead with 83 laps to go on the concrete at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del ... Clint Bowyer raced to his second Nationwide Series victory of the season on Saturday, taking the lead with 83 laps to go on the concrete at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson takes Dover race Sep 30, 2009
"I certainly hope our performance [Sunday] scares some people and affects them in a way that benefits us," said Johnson, who led 271 of 400 laps -- including the final 225 -- in completing a victory sweep of both races at Dover International Speedway this season. "I see guys get so worried about what other people think, what other people say and spend a lot of time in those areas," Johnson said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson to start on pole Sep 26, 2009
--- Jimmie Johnson was one of six drivers who spent two days testing tires at Dover International Speedway in August. So was Juan Pablo Montoya. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Johnson wins pole in qualifying round at Dover Sep 26, 2009
Jimmie Johnson wins pole at Dover International Speedway - Racing - SI.com ... Johnson wins pole at Dover International Speedway ... 356 mph to win the pole at Dover International Speedway. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Man gets 3 years for selling phony goods on eBay Sep 26, 2009
Jimmie Johnson scorched the field in qualifying at Dover International Speedway on Friday to grab the pole for the AAA 400. Johnson, who won at Dover in May, lapped the one-mile concrete oval at 157. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Danica isn't going NASCAR anytime soon Sep 26, 2009
Stewart said Friday at Dover International Speedway that he has not talked to Patrick about her decision. Also on NBCSports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dover ideal for Johnson to make Chase charge Sep 24, 2009
Mark Martin and other leading NASCAR drivers talk about the upcoming race at Dover International Speedway ... The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series moves to Dover International Speedway's concrete palace for the 28th race of the 2009 season: the AAA 400 ... The TrackThe Dover International Speedway is a one-mile concrete oval with 24 degree banking in the turns and nine degree banking on the straight-aways. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Another night race in Atlanta for 2010 Sep 7, 2009
There will be no new tracks on the schedule, and the only shakeup involves the Dover International Speedway. Instead of hosting a race the weekend after Memorial Day, it will be moved to May 16 since Easter falls on April 4 and Memorial Day is May 31. (Athens Banner-Herald)
RPM swaps Allmendinger, Sorenson crew chiefs Aug 14, 2009
The change comes after Allmendinger and Shiplett worked together during a tire test last week at Dover International Speedway. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
RPM swaps chiefs for Allmendinger and Sorenson Aug 12, 2009
The change comes after Allmendinger and Shiplett worked together during a tire test last week at Dover International Speedway. 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kahne hits the dirt at Williams Grove Aug 6, 2009
Kyle Busch couldnt make the conference after spending the day at Dover International Speedway testing tires but did arrive in time to race and finished second in the super late model feature. David Stremme was a no-show because of a scheduling conflict. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Busch running out of time to make Chase Aug 6, 2009
He spent Tuesday and Wednesday at Dover International Speedway for a tire test in preparation for the Sept. 27 race on the concrete track ... Busch appeared at ease over a Tuesday night dinner of chicken saltimbocca with Dover International Speedway officials. (MSNBC -- Sports)
National Tailgating League Announces Three New Stops on Its 2009 NASCAR Summer Tour Jul 22, 2009
NTL to Hold Doubles Cornhole Tournaments in Conjunction with Race Weekends at Watkins Glen International, Bristol and Dover International Speedway ... CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Tailgating League (The NTL), a newly formed organization created to sanction and execute organized tailgating games including Cornhole, Ladder Golf and Washer Toss competitions, announced today three additional stops to its 2009 summer race tour -- Watkins Glen International, Bristol and Dover... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Reinvention now auto manufacturers' leading goal Jul 15, 2009
Among theme were the losses of 70 suite passes at the California Speedway; 77 tickets at the Daytona International Speedway; 65 suite passes at the Dover International Speedway; 66 suite passes at the Lowe's Motor Speedway; 60 suite passes at the Richmond International Raceway; personal service agreements with Jeff Burton and Ryan Newman and eliminating sponsorship agreements with IMG Worldwide. In all, General Motors dropped 54 sports sponsor agreements. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Eury Jr. calls split with Junior the right move Jul 11, 2009
When Tony Eury Sr. won the Nationwide race with Keselowski at Dover International Speedway, he became choked up as he defended his beleaguered son. Eury Jr. and Earnhardt exchanged some texts and emotional phone calls after the move, but their more recent talks have been about anything but racing. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Truex Jr. Joining Mwr In 2010 Jul 8, 2009
His first win came in the 1997 spring race at Dover International Speedway. He also qualified for the title chase that year, finishing 11th in points. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Joe Gibbs Racing Jul 5, 2009
Logano made his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut at Dover International Speedway in 2008. He became the youngest winner in Nationwide history by winning his first major NASCAR series race at the 2008 Meijer 300, in only his third start. (Suite101.com)
Petty, president, historic victory define NASCAR Jul 4, 2009
As the 1984 season progressed, Petty won his 199th Cup race at Dover International Speedway. Soon after that race, Curb recommended to Reagan's staff that the president attend the summer race on the Fourth of July at Daytona International Speedway. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Local briefs: Kaeding wins Classic Jun 30, 2009
Though Jimmie Johnson won the Autism Speaks 400 in a thrilling finish at Dover International Speedway this past weekend, his teammate, Dale Earnhardt Jr., was the center of attention. Earnhardt ran his first race with new crew chief Lance McGrew after Tony Eury Jr.'s removal from the role last week. (Fresno Bee)
Stand-alone season begins in Nashville Jun 6, 2009
Case in point are wins by by Mike Bliss and Brad Keselowski, respectively, in the last two races at Lowe s Motor Speedway and Dover International Speedway. Those races, companion events with NASCAR Sprint Cup, averaged 12 double-duty entrants. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Pocono Notebook: Kahne primed to continue success Jun 6, 2009
Dover International Speedway s smallest Sprint Cup crowd in years on Sunday did not surprise Denis McGlynn, the track s president and CEO. Attendance was estimated at 100,000, 40,000 shy of the Delaware speedway s capacity. We ve done this so many times that from the time tickets went on sale, we could pretty well forecast how it would turn out, McGlynn said Wednesday. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR shifts to double-file restarts; Stewart pleased Jun 5, 2009
The two-time champion, who became the first driver-owner since 1992 to take the points lead after his second-place finish Sunday at Dover International Speedway, often has been at odds with the sanctioning body over the past 11 seasons in NASCAR's premier series. But he is pleased with the move to double-file restarts beginning with Sunday's 500-mile rule at Pocono Raceway. (USA Today -- Sports)
Earnhardt Jr., crew chief build rapport, hit ground talking Jun 4, 2009
Interim crew chief Lance McGrew stands in the Dover International Speedway garage with Dale Earnhardt Jr. on Saturday during pratice for the Autism Speaks 400, their first Sprint Cup race together ... "It was hard to be (talkative) with Tony Jr.," Earnhardt said after finishing 12th at Dover International Speedway. (USA Today -- Sports)
Dover Notebook: Gordon caps bad weekend with poor finish Jun 2, 2009
Members of Jeff Gordon's crew look over his car after he hit the wall during qualifying at Dover International Speedway. AP photo. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mickelson planning brief return to golf Jun 2, 2009
"I've never wanted to race anything else, and I have every confidence that we will continue to celebrate victories together for many more seasons to come," team owner Rick Hendrick said Monday, a day after Jimmie Johnson gave him his 180th win in NASCAR's top series with a victory at Dover International Speedway. "My Plan A is Chevrolet, and my Plan B is Chevrolet and my Plan C is Chevrolet.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
So Far, So Good For Earnhardt Jr.'s New Crew Chief Jun 2, 2009
(Sports Network) - Though Jimmie Johnson won the Autism Speaks 400 in a thrilling finish at Dover International Speedway this past weekend, his teammate, Dale Earnhardt Jr., was the center of attention. Earnhardt ran his first race with new crew chief Lance McGrew after Tony Eury Jr.'s removal from the role last week. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Johnson sidesteps Stewart, rallies for Dover victory Jun 1, 2009
" The finish punctuated a race that he led 298 of 400 laps, good enough to claim some of the spotlight at Dover International Speedway on a day it was mostly pointed at Hendrick Motorsports teammate , who broke in a new crew chief. They ended up seeing Hendrick's name everywhere from Johnson's second win of 2009 to Stewart grabbing his first points lead as an owner/driver in Hendrick-supplied equipment to 's 10th-place run. Earnhardt, meanwhile, ended his tumultuous week on a high note with a... (USA Today -- Sports)
Logano showing promise in first full Cup season Jun 1, 2009
Joey Logano made his anticipated NASCAR debut at Dover International Speedway one year ago this week when he finished sixth in his first Nationwide start ... Logano returns this week to Dover International Speedway, where he made his debut in a Nationwide Series race last May, kicking off a whirlwind start to his NASCAR career that included his first Sprint Cup race at New Hampshire in September. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson dominates at Dover Jun 1, 2009
Johnson thrashed the field, then rebounded from a late pit stop that dropped him back into traffic to catch Stewart with two laps left in a thrilling finish in the Sprint Cup series race Sunday at Dover International Speedway. We just couldn't hold off Jimmie, Stewart said. (Missoulian, MT)
Johnson's late surge conquers Monster Mile Jun 1, 2009
While Dale Earnhardt Jr. made his debut with a new crew chief Sunday, it was Hendrick teammate Jimmie Johnson who took center stage after a dominating victory in the Autism Speaks 400 at Dover International Speedway. TOP FIVE. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson sprints past Stewart for Cup victory Jun 1, 2009
Jimmie Johnson nosed past Tony Stewart with two laps left in a thrilling battle to the finish and won the Sprint Cup race at Dover International Speedway. Johnson pushed Stewart over the final few laps yesterday on the concrete and finally caught him with an outside pass. (Boston Globe)
McGrew looking to get Junior back into Chase Jun 1, 2009
"It's never Junior. It's always the crew chief,'' said Busch, who wonders when fans might finally blame NASCAR's most popular driver for his slumping start. NASCAR's most popular driver, Earnhardt is 19th in points and coming off a season-worst 40th-place finish at Lowe's Motor Speedway. "Eventually, I'm going to be the one that has to answer about how much I lived up to my father's name,'' Earnhardt said Friday at Dover International Speedway. And he's ready to take the heat from anyone who... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Earnhardt interim crew chief takes over at Dover Jun 1, 2009
Earnhardt appeared in sync with Lance McGrew in their first race together, and the 12th-place finish Sunday at Dover International Speedway was a nice first and badly needed step toward salvaging Earnhardt's slumping season. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Johnson holds off Stewart for victory at Dover Jun 1, 2009
Jimmie Johnson is doused in beer after winning the Autism Speaks 400 on Sunday at Dover International Speedway ... Jimmie Johnson nosed past Tony Stewart with two laps left in a thrilling battle to the finish and won the Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson sneaks by Stewart for victory Jun 1, 2009
- Jimmie Johnson nosed past Tony Stewart with two laps left in a thrilling battle to the finish and won the Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway ... Jimmie Johnson led 298 laps of Sunday's race at Dover International Speedway ... - Jimmie Johnson nosed past Tony Stewart with two laps left in a thrilling battle to the finish and won the Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Earnhardt eager to get back on track Jun 1, 2009
Eventually, I m going to be the one that has to answer about how much I lived up to my father s name, Earnhardt said Friday at Dover International Speedway. And he s ready to take the heat from anyone who wants to take shots even Busch. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Truex nearing a decision on future Jun 1, 2009
Speaking Friday at Dover International Speedway, Truex said he s not worried about where he ll race next year. The picture is pretty clear for me right now, he said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson overtakes Stewart to win thriller at Dover Jun 1, 2009
Johnson nipped at Stewart, than soared past him on one final outside pass with two laps left in a thrilling finish and won the Sprint Cup series race Sunday at Dover International Speedway. "I had to drive so far over my head to get by him," Johnson said. (Yahoo News)
RESULTS: AAA Insurance 200 May 31, 2009
Site: Dover International Speedway -- Dover, Delaware. Track: one-mile, concrete-surface oval. (USA Today -- Sports)
Juniors nephew only driver to falter at Nationwide May 31, 2009
Earnhardt was the lone driver Saturday who did not crack the 43-car field at Dover International Speedway. Hes the grandson of Dale Earnhardt, the nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr., and son of Kerry. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Keselowski wins Nationwide race at Dover May 31, 2009
A day after he failed to qualify for the Sprint Cup race, Keselowski shot past Kyle Busch and Joey Logano during a restart with two laps left to win at Dover International Speedway on Saturday. Keselowski led only one lap in his first career Cup win at Talladega in April, giving him three laps led total in his two NASCAR victories this season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Keselowski finds way to victory May 31, 2009
-- Brad Keselowski raced to his first NASCAR Nationwide Series victory of the season Saturday, taking the lead during a restart with two laps left at Dover International Speedway. Kyle Busch led most of the second half of the Heluva Good. (News & Observer -- Sports)
PHOTOS: Action from Dover May 31, 2009
200 at Dover International Speedway on May 30. Chris Trotman - Getty Images. (Fox Sports)
Keslowski overtakes Busch to win Heluva Good 200 May 31, 2009
-- The crowd at Dover International Speedway booed Kyle Busch at the start of yesterday's Heluva Good 200 Nationwide Series race, and they cheered for Kyle Busch at the end. A change of heart for NASCAR's biggest villian. (NJ.com -- Times)
Auto Racing | Brad Keselowski triumphs in Delaware May 31, 2009
200 at Dover International Speedway on Saturday. Logano, 19, was second on the anniversary of his Nationwide debut. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Notebook: Reutimann enjoying best week of Sprint Cup career May 31, 2009
"Absolutely, I do," Reutimann said on Saturday at Dover International Speedway. "If we can do the things we need to do on a weekly basis, we should be able to get there.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
New kind of pressure for slumping Earnhardt May 31, 2009
Autism Speaks 400 at Dover International Speedway. 1:30 p.m. (FOX). (Athens Banner-Herald)
Reutimann wins pole at Dover May 31, 2009
David Reutimann smiles after qualifying for the Autism Speaks 400 on Friday at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del ... David Reutimann won the pole Friday at Dover International Speedway, continuing the best week of his Cup career ... Race Sunday at Dover International Speedway, Dover, Del. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Brian Scott earns first NASCAR victory with trucks win at Dover May 31, 2009
Scott won the Camping World Trucks race at Dover International Speedway on Saturday for his first career victory in any NASCAR series. RESULTS. (USA Today -- Sports)
Pit Gamble Pays Off For Scott In First Truck Win May 31, 2009
(Sports Network) - Brian Scott capitalized on a late-race pit strategy to win the AAA Insurance 200 on a day when tires wreaked havoc for several Camping World Truck Series drivers at Dover International Speedway. During the 10th and final caution for separate accidents involving Kyle Busch and Colin Braun, Scott and crew chief Jeff Hensley elected to stay on the track and inherit the lead, while several of the leaders pitted for new tires. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Scott gets first career win in any NASCAR series May 31, 2009
Scott won the Camping World Trucks race at Dover International Speedway on Saturday for his first career victory in any NASCAR series. "Track position at the end. We played the game perfectly,'' Scott said. He also survived the tire woes that derailed the efforts of series points leader and Ron Hornaday Jr. and Kyle Busch. Busch had his shot at a win in the Nationwide Series race earlier in the day blown because of tire issues. He was running up front in the nightcap when he felt a vibration in... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Earnhardt's new chief ready to spark season May 30, 2009
Eventually, Im going to be the one that has to answer about how much I lived up to my fathers name, Earnhardt said Friday at Dover International Speedway. And hes ready to take the heat from anyone who wants to take shots even Busch. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Reutimann wins Dover pole; Earnhardt starts 22nd May 30, 2009
794 mph on Friday and captured the pole at Dover International Speedway, four days after he won his first career Cup race. The victory in the Coca-Cola 600 came after three rain delays at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lance McGrew focused on getting Junior back into the Chase May 30, 2009
"It's never Junior. It's always the crew chief,'' said Busch, who wonders when fans might finally blame NASCAR's most popular driver for his slumping start. NASCAR's most popular driver, Earnhardt is 19th in points and coming off a season-worst 40th-place finish at Lowe's Motor Speedway. "Eventually, I'm going to be the one that has to answer about how much I lived up to my father's name,'' Earnhardt said Friday at Dover International Speedway. And he's ready to take the heat from anyone who... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Reutimann Captures Dover Pole, Earnhardt Jr. Qualifies 22nd May 30, 2009
(Sports Network) - Four days after capturing his first career Sprint Cup Series victory, David Reutimann won Friday's qualifying for the Autism Speaks 400 at Dover International Speedway. Reutimann grabbed the top starting position for Sunday's 400-mile race at Dover after turning in a lap at 156. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Dover Truck Race Postponed Due To Rain May 30, 2009
(Sports Network) - Rain forced postponement of Friday's AAA Insurance 200 Craftsman Truck Series race at Dover International Speedway. NASCAR ( | ) officials have rescheduled the 200-mile event for 6:00 p.m. (et) Saturday. (ABC 7 News, DC)
New Jersey driver Reutimann wins the pole at Dover May 30, 2009
Maybe that was a fluke, but the re-energized driver of the Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota followed that up four days later by taking the pole for tomorrow's Autism Speaks 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway. "We unloaded and felt like the car was pretty good, made some small adjustments to it as practice went on, and actually, the car got pretty tight in the qualifying lap from how it was in practice," said Reutimann, the son of former Northeast Modified favorite... (NJ.com -- Times)
Reutimann gets Dover pole May 30, 2009
David Reutimann won the pole Friday at Dover International Speedway, continuing the best week of his Cup career ... AAA Insurance 200: NASCAR's Camping World Trucks Series race at Dover International Speedway was postponed because of rain and was rescheduled for 6 p.m. today following the Nationwide Series race. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Motorsports: Reutimann wins 1st race, then pole May 30, 2009
794 mph on Friday and captured the pole at Dover International Speedway, four days after he won his first career Cup race ... The trucks race scheduled at Dover International Speedway was postponed because of rain. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Truex nearing a decision on future May 30, 2009
Speaking Friday at Dover International Speedway, Truex said he s not worried about where he ll race next year. The picture is pretty clear for me right now, he said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Reutimann stays hot, takes NASCAR Dover pole May 30, 2009
32 kph to qualify first at Dover International Speedway only four days after he won his first career Sprint Cup race. Reutimann won the Coca-Cola 600 in the rain, but celebrated the pole on a clear day at the concrete track. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
