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Richmond International Raceway statement on David Poole
“The motorsports world suffered a great loss today with the passing of David Poole. David will forever be regarded as one of the most knowledgeable and talented writers in his profession and for good reason. Throughout his career as a motorsports journalist, David provided unparalleled insight and coverage. His family is in the thoughts and prayers of all of us at Richmond International Raceway.” Richmond International Raceway President Doug Fritz … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR
David Poole Dies of Heart Attack
David Poole, one of the most well known journalists covering NASCAR died of a heart attack at his home this afternoon. The 50 year old Poole has covered NASCAR for the Charlotte Observer for the last 13 years. In addition he hosted a show on the Sirius Sattelite Network called “The Morning Drive”. Poole was a 4-time winner of the of the National Motorsports Press Association’s George Cunningham Award as the organization’s writer of the year. In addition to his work in radio and newspapers, Poole was the author of several NASCAR books including Tim Richmond: The Fast Life and Remarkable Times of NASCAR’s Top Gun, Then Junior Said to Jeff: The Best NASCAR Stories Ever Told with Jim McLaurin, Flat Out and Half Turned Over: Tales from Pit Road … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR
Skinner Wins O’Reilly Auto Parts 250 At Kansas Speedway
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Mike Skinner drove Randy Moss Motorsports to its first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory Monday in the rain-delayed and -shortened O’Reilly Auto Parts 250 at Kansas Speedway. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Truck Series
Engine woes drop Stewart from 3rd to 23rd in last 3 laps
Tony Stewart was headed toward another top-10 finish in Sunday’s Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway until a late-race engine problem dropped him from eighth to 23rd in the final rundown. … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR
Talladega Winners Press Conference
THE MODERATOR: We have our race winner today, his crew chief and team owner. Congratulations to Brad Keselowski, team owner, James Finch, and crew chief Marc Reno, driver of the 09 Miccosukee Indian Gaming and Resort Chevrolet. Brad Keselowski’s first career win in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. And also Brad, want to make sure you knew that you are now in the 2009 NASCAR Sprint All Star Race at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. So congratulations, Brad. How does it feel to have your first NASCAR Sprint Cup win? … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
Talladega 2nd, 3rd place and top rookie post-race press conference
THE MODERATOR: We are going to roll into our post race press conference here at the Dreams Come True Aaron’s 499 at Talladega. We are pleased to be joined by our third place finisher, Ryan Newman, driving the No. 39 Chevrolet Prelude to the Dream and top Raybestos Rookie of the Year candidate Scott Speed, finished fifth. And first I’ll start with Ryan. Your thoughts about how the afternoon went for you. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
Talladega Race Report: Keselowski Gets Win In Wild Aaron’s 499
TALLADEGA, ALA. — Carl Edwards was heading for Victory Lane when a nudge from rookie Brad Keselowski sent him careening into the frontstretch retaining fence to end a wild and wooly Aaron’s 499 Nascar Sprint Cup race here Sunday. Edwards ended up finishing 24th. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
Newman Finishes Third in Wild Talladega Finish
Ryan Newman and the No. 39 Prelude to the Dream/Haas Automation/U.S. Army team scored their best result of the 2009 season by finishing third as part of a wild ending to Sunday’s Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
Dale Earnhardt Jr. vs Kyle Busch – Round Three
Richmond, VA – Could this be Round Three of the Dale Earnhardt Jr.-Kyle Busch on-track battle at Richmond International Raceway? Rewind to a year ago for one of the most unforgettable incidents of the season. On Lap 398 of 400 in the Crown Royal Presents The Dan Lowry 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on May 4, 2008, as the drivers were coming out of Turn 3, the two superstar drivers made contact, ruining Earnhardt Jr.’s shot at breaking a winning drought and costing Busch a victory. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
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