Vickers grabs Michigan pole on NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Brian Vickers nabbed his sixth pole award of 2009 and will lead the 43-car field to the green flag on Sunday.
Keeping Pace archive for Aug. 2009
FRIDAY, AUG. 14, 2009
ASA NWLMT Gears Up for Final Three Races
The traveling super late model stock car series heads to Roseburg, Oregon on Saturday August 22. The chase continues on Labor Day weekend with a two day event Saturday and Sunday September 5 & 6 in Yakima, Washington. The season finale will be on Saturday…
Backbone of a Race Team
Speculation has been running rampant on whether Gordon would race at Michigan on August 16, and whether Hendrick Motorsports would have a standby driver ready to take the wheel at NASCAR’s pinball machine, Bristol Motor Speedway, on August 22.
Friends, cohorts remember Braton
Joe Doellefeld had the idea for the race. The series is grateful for his efforts to honor Braton, including displaying the No. 93 that Braton drove on the center stage at Stateline Speedway.
THURSDAY, AUG. 13, 2009
Jon & Kate Plus 8 Night at Skagit Speedway
Skagit Speedway will ensure the ultimate fun for "Jon & Kate Plus 8 Night" families by banning all paparazzi and tabloid reporters from the facility for the evening.
With NHRA Countdown to One position secure, Ashley plays new role
Ashley Force Hood, the only Ford driver to have yet earned a starting spot in the NHRA's Countdown to One, plans to do double duty at BIR this weekend.
FLASH -SPLASH -DARK-FEVER
Weather does not shut down all of Wednesday Night Fever racing at Stateline Speedway.
LEWIS HEADS BACK TO MONTANA LOOKING FOR ANOTHER BIG PAYDAY
With three straight victories in the Montana 200, Gary Lewis returns to Montana Raceway Park looking to grabs his first career ARCA West Mac's Series victory and a Best of the West Showdown win over two days of racing action.
JOHNSON EAGER TO COMPETE IN BILL CLARK MEMORIAL WEEKEND
Illinois native readies for showdown with Northwest's best late model drivers at Montana Raceway Park.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12, 2009
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series News & Notes - Michigan
Returning to Michigan International Speedway, Mark Martin (No. 5 Kellogg's/CARQUEST Chevrolet) is going for back-to-back wins and what would be his fifth trip to Victory Lane at the track he calls “comfortable.”
2009 Gold Rush Tour Kicks off at Deer Creek Speedway on August 19
The Gold Rush tour will encompass 12 nights of racing at eight different tracks in five states and one Canadian province over a 25-day period with over $150,000 on the line to win those events from a total purse of well over a half a…
Regaining points lead on Capps' hit list
Ron Capps heads to this week's NHRA stop looking to regain the top spot in the chase for the NHRA Full Throttle Funny Car points standings.
NASCAR Camping World Series West News & Notes - Colorado
Competing on a tight budget, Wes Banks had initially considered skipping the race in Colorado. But with a shot at moving into the top 10 of the championship standings, he has opted to make the trip.
NASCAR Nationwide Series News And Notes - Michigan
This weekend, Ryan Newman returns to a track filled with fond memories. It was at Michigan International Speedway – when he was just 23 years old – that Newman nabbed his first NASCAR national series victory in 2001.
TUESDAY, AUG. 11, 2009
CAN-AM OFFERS BIG TWO-DAY PAYOUT AT MONTANA RACWAY PARK
The region's best super late model teams head to Montana Raceway Park for its Bill Clark Can-Am Memorial Showdown featuring the ARCA West Mac's Series and drivers from the United States including Gary Lewis, David Garber, Erick Hargraves, Shelby Thompson and many more.
JASON LINE SEEKING WIN IN HOME STATE OF MINNESOTA, MOVE TO POINTS LEAD IN FULL THROTTLE CHAMPIONSHIP HUNT
The one thing missing from the Wright, Minn. native’s high performance resume is a Pro Stock victory at his home track, Brainerd International Raceway.
Week 23: The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Top 12 – And Beyond
A look at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series top 12, along with other notable drivers, going into the CARFAX 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 16.
MONDAY, AUG. 10, 2009
Camping World Truck Series Owner DeLoach Calls Timothy Peters ‘Breath Of Fresh Air’
Tom DeLoach was able to bring aboard Timothy Peters to drive the No. 17 Strutmasters.com Toyota in mid-June.
Stewart Holds Off Ambrose For Win At The Glen
The victory was Tony Stewart’s fifth at Watkins Glen International, his third of the season and the 36th of his Cup career.
Point leader Coughlin continues to push the envelope
Jeg Coughlin and most of the staff at Victor Cagnazzi Racing recently took the short trip from their Mooresville, N.C.-based race shop to fine-tune their set-up at zMax Dragway in nearby Concord.
Schatz Extends Lead in Championship Standings after Inaugural Ironman 55
Donny Schatz extended his lead in the World of Outlaws championship standings to 55 markers over Jason Meyers as he chases his fourth consecutive series title.
Ephrata Heats Up With Cooler Tempatures
Twenty three degrees cooler at ERP Saturday night than it was the week before made for yet another great evening of stock car racing!
Rain postpones Watkins Glen race to today
A thunderstorm hit the track about 11 a.m. Pacific on Sunday when drivers were about to start their engines.
SUNDAY, AUG. 9, 2009
Man of Steel: Saldana Wins Inaugural Ironman 55 at I-55 Raceway
For Joey Saldana the win on Saturday night at I-55 Raceway in the inaugural Ironman 55 was the 52nd of his World of Outlaws career, moving him to ninth on the all-time list one ahead current fellow driver Jac Haudenschild.
FIRST TIME WINNERS NIGHT AT YAKIMA SPEEDWAY
Several first time winner's at Yakima Speedway on Saturday night and Mike Wiley picked up the win in the Northwest Pro 4 Truck Series main event.
Motorsports correspondent Doug Pace keeps up with motorsports news and notes from around the region.
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