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- ESPN.com:
Earnhardt, Hamlin, Jarrett, Toyota big winners in Daytona Duels by Terry Blount;
Roush Fenway Racing carrying the Ford flag in united front and
Shootout win, Duel victory just the beginning for Earnhardt by David Newton;
2008 Power Rankings: Preseason by Tim Cowlishaw;
Disastrous ending to 2007 season still a major thorn for Skinner by John Schwarb;
Jayski podcast: The Duels and The King
- Alabama Alive:
Daytona notebook;
Golden year by Mark Inabinett
- Arkansas Democrat Gazette:
Davis: Wheels won't fall off by Steve Rogers
- Associated Press:
Junior, Hamlin Win Daytona Qualifiers by Jenna Fryer
- Athlon Sports:
Duel No. 1: Another Day, Another Daytona Victory for Earnhardt by Amanda Brahler;
Duel No. 2: Toyota Breaks Through, Bags First Cup Win by Matt Taliaferro;
2008 Preseason No. 2: Jimmie Johnson;
2008 Preseason No. 1: Jeff Gordon
- Augusta Chronicle:
Wallace, Vickers among qualifiers and
Dale Jr., Hamlin win qualifiers by Don Coble
- Caledonian Record:
Strap In: Why Can't TV's Talking Heads Get It Right? by Biggy Bigelow
- CawsnJaws.com:
Commercial breakdown, driver focus, and links related to the Gatorade Duels by Cheryl Walker
- CBS Sportsline:
Daytona qualifiers leave Elliott, Marlin, Said among brokenhearted by Pete Pistone
- Central Maine Newspapers:
Gatorade Duels notebook: It's not quite as good as a win and
Gatorade Duel 2: MWR still running strong and
Red Bull tastes too bland and
Gatorade Duel 1: Brotherly love by Travis Barrett
- Chattanooga Times Free Press:
Junior, Hamlin win qualifiers; Jarrett is in 500 by Lindsey Young
- Contra Costa Times:
Stewart changes cars but not style by Curtis Pashelka
- Daily Nonpareil:
NASCAR Scene: Junior dominates early at Daytona ny Marsha Hoffman
- Daly Planet:
SPEED Makes The Most Of The Daytona Duels by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Dual Winner by Godwin Kelly;
Make room for Row of qualifiers by Ken Willis;
Gustafson sees Earnhardt as 'positive' for Hendrick teams and
Andretti saves best for last-lap charge by Sean Kernan;
Boris Said and done and
Bliss feels a little relief by Bill Lumpkin;
Jarrett transfers with late surge by Michael Lewis;
[Carl] Long shot won't be paying off and
Darnell gives Roush a boost by Buddy Shacklette
- Detroit Free Press:
Big wins for Junior, Toyota and
Daytona Notebook: Villeneuve hits wall, out of 500 by Mike Brudenell
- Detroit News
Harvick denied Martin but made history at Daytona and
Look for Stewart to carry Toyota to victory and
Daytona field features abundance of story lines/Notes by Angelique S. Chengelis;
The pick was easy: Dale Earnhardt Jr. is on a roll by Doug Guthrie
- Entertaining U:
NASCAR News & Notes: I'm Back! by Richard Teague
- Fayetteville Observer:
Earnhardt, Hamlin win qualifying races and
Earnhardt’s death overshadows Waltrip’s win by Thomas Pope
- Florida Today:
Earnhardt, Hamlin win qualifiers for Sunday's Daytona 500 and
Keeping Daytona infield green means lawn days and
Daytona 500 memories pack a Punch and
Die-hard fans treasure Daytona 500 memories and
Thrills, spills all part of last year and
Racing families part of NASCAR tradition and
Stories abound for 50th Daytona 500 and
Daughter honors NASCAR legend 'Fireball' Roberts by Mark DeCotis
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
Carl Edwards or Kyle Busch? by Michele Vincze;
Daytona Notes: Past winner Jarrett still has skills at Daytona by John Sturbin
- Fox Orlando:
Another Day Done by Amy Hair;
Has Dale Junior Found His Happy Place? by Greg Engle
- Franckly Speaking:
Dale Earnhardt Jr. leads winners and losers in Gatorade Twin 150s by Lewis Franck
- Frontstretch:
Rick Crawford Driver Diary: Let's Go Racing! by Rick Crawford;
Wallace, Vickers and Andretti are the Best Story of Speedweeks So Far by Amy Henderson;
Matt McLaughlin's Thinkin' Out Loud: 2008 Gatorade Duel 150s by Matt McLaughlin;
Nuts for Nationwide: 2008 Series Preview, Part II by Danny Peters;
Tearing Apart the Trucks: Season Preview Part II by Beth Lunkenheimer
- Gaston Gazette:
Stars lineup for Junior and
Notebook: Stewart wins with the oddsmakers and
Chevy Silverado 250 Preview: Experience pays off in close finishes and
Trucks, lonely in the dark...by Monte Dutton
- GoFastNews.com:
Denny Hamlin Makes History In 2nd Gatorade Duel and
Engine Change Doesn't Slow Dale Earnhardt Jr. by Deb Williams
- Hartford Courant
The Angry Rantings Of Tony Stewart Are Getting Stale Real Quick by Shawn Courchesne
- Indianapolis Star:
Andretti, Wallace surprise even themselves/Notes and
Earnhardt adds to fast start by Steve Ballard;
Pit Pass: No merger news but many questions by Curt Cavin
- Insider Racing News:
Triumph Over Tragedy for Earnhardt Jr. and Hendrick by Rebecca Gladden
- LaidbackRacing.com:
Tailgating Recipe and Tips of the Week by Jo Ann Hlavac
- Las Vegas Review-Journal:
Skirmish among subplots to Daytona buildup by Jeff Wolf
- Los Angeles Times:
Things are looking up for Dale Earnhardt Jr. by Jim Peltz
- Mainstreet News.com
Crash marked memorable Daytona 500 by Brandon Reed
- Miami Herald:
NASCAR's Montoya driving for more and
NASCAR seeks more 'personality' and
Junior chasing a sweep at Daytona by Sarah Rothschild;
Top 5 things you might not know about the Daytona 500
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Accelerating into the spotlight: Wallace, Andretti run to surprising finishes and
Notes: Learning curves - Kvapil, Kenseth take lessons from Duel by Dave Kallmann
- MSNBC.com:
Give Gordon the edge at Daytona by Johnny Benson
- Myrtle Beach Sun Times:
Victory at Daytona could shape future for McCumbee by Kurt Knapek
- NASCAR.com:
Bad luck keeps Said, others out of the Daytona 500 by Dave Rodman;
Track Smack: Could a Toyota find Daytona's Victory Lane?
- New York Daily News:
Daytona 500 shaping up as battle of mega teams and
Something special about Daytona and
Randy Pemberton renews his love affair with NASCAR and
NASCAR viewers get a break, ad-wise and
Notebook: Daytona 500 victory missing from Rusty Wallace's resume by Richard Huff
- New York Times:
Earnhardt Sets the Tone in a Qualifier by Viv Bernstein;
Angels in the Infield at Daytona by David Shaftel
- Philadelphia Daily News:
Nearing retirement, Jarrett qualifies for one final Daytona and
Earnhardt wins 150-miler, heads toward Daytona on a roll by Bill Fleischman
- Phillyburbs.com:
Slaps on wrist result in thumbing of noses by Ernie Saxton
- Race Journal Online:
Cheers and Jeers - Special Edition: Broken Hearts by Carol Einarsson
- RaceTalkRadio.com:
Why did Kyle Petty turn on us? by Mike Harper;
Craziest Day in Racing by Dennis Michelsen
- Racing Daily:
10 Best - 10 Worst Drivers at Daytona by Skip Jefferson;
Daytona 500 - Sprint Cup Race Preview by Teresa Bowling
- Richmond Times Disptach:
Hamlin takes Duel and
Wood Brothers go home/Notes by Jill Erwin;
'79 Daytona fueled sport's explosion by Bob Lipper
- Roanoke Times:
Era's end begets start of another and
Woods miss 500 field by Dustin Long
- Rocky Mountain News:
Race given Mile High flavor: Furniture Row pair earn spots in Daytona 500 by Jim Benton
- Sacramento Bee:
Pruett helps get Franchitti in tune with his new ride by Debbie Arrington
- SceneDaily.com:
Daytona 500 qualifying needs change by Bob Pockrass;
Duels give way to plenty of smiles and frowns by Kenny Bruce;
Even drivers confused at Daytona by Jeff Gluck
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
In the Fast Lane: Earnhardt top story of NASCAR's great week by Holly Cain
- SPEEDtv.com:
Venturini: The Coach is Back! by Wendy Venturini;
Toyota Gets First Cup Win by Tom Jensen;
Kenny Makes the Show! by Kenny Wallace
- SpeedwayMedia.com:
Teamwork is key for Dueling by Mike Finnegan
- Sports Illustrated:
Playing the field: Winners and losers from crazy day at Daytona Duels by Tom Bowles;
Key to NASCAR's revival in cockpit of every car by Mark Beech
- Splash and Go:
Drivers Already Mistrusting at Daytona by B.A. Carter
- Sporting News:
This much was clear: Everyone knew what was at stake in Duels by Matt Crossman
- Sports Network:
Hamlin wins second Duel at Daytona;
Earnhardt Jr. wins first Duel at Daytona
- St Petersburg Times:
Daytona hugs and misses and
Helton: Age likely no issue for 17-year-old/Notes by Brant James
- Stock Car Gazette:
Hendrick Can't Be Stopped! by Daniel Schmittou;
Track Trash - Twin 150's ('08 version) by Racing Maniac
- StockCar Review
Rookie Stripes for Racing Vets by Mickey Mills
- Tampa Tribune:
When Reutimann Slipped, Said Fell Out/Notes by Tony Fabrizio
- ThatsRacin:
So far, Hendrick's Chevys up 2-1 on Gibbs' Toyotas and
Team effort helps Jarrett work his way in by David Poole;
They Said What?! by Tom Higgins
- Toledo Blade:
Hornish qualifies 19th for Daytona and
Cook is the iron man of trucks by Matt Markey
- USA Today:
Gibbs steers life, career back into familiar groove and
The King's favorite run at Daytona turns 50 by Seth Livingstone;
Earnhardt, Hamlin claim Daytona duels; Jarrett in by Gary Graves and Heather Tucker;
Junior unbeaten so far with Hendrick team and
NASCAR's newest star [Dario Franchitti] brings a dash of celebrity by Nate Ryan;
Race is on for drivers on track, TV spots by Michael McCarthy
- USA Weekend:
It's the 50th running of NASCAR's most legendary event, so we're gathering champions from every decade for a special inside look by Dennis McCafferty
- Washington Post:
Jr. Achievement Wanted -- and Wanting: Daytona 500 Preview by Liz Clarke
- Winston Salem Journal:
Earnhardt, Hamlin take 150s and
Earnhardt says he's no lock in 500 by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo! Sports:
There's no stopping Junior by Bob Margolis;
Wallace, Andretti back again by Jerry Bonkowski;
Memorable Daytonas: No. 2 – Almost perfect by Jay Hart
posted February 14, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
Daytona 500 Preview by Mark Garrow;
Dale Jarrett's Daytona dream has come true three times by Marty Smith;
If Jarrett doesn't qualify for 500, he won't take teammate's ride and
Gatorade Duel qualifying format like a giant jigsaw puzzle by Terry Blount;
Lack of a superstar team giving Dodge an identity crisis by David Newton;
Coleman back with old new team and talking about title by Mark Ashenfelter;
NASCAR: Daytona 500 Rankings
- Alabama Live:
There's change to spare by Mark McCarter;
Ironman Rolls On by Doug Demmons
- Associated Press:
Jarrett Could Miss Final Daytona 500 by Jenna Fryer
- Athlon Sports
Daytona, 10 Years Later: Earnhardt's Presence Remains by Amy Henderson;
2008 Preseason No. 4: Tony Stewart;
2008 Preseason No. 3: Matt Kenseth
- Atlantic City Press:
Truex to start 17th in Duel at Daytona by Ed Hilt
- Capital-Journal:
Daily Dose: Bowyer Watch by Rick Peterson
- Central Maine Newspapers:
Day 6: Rain, Ricky and riff-raff and
Lepage continues to ride along by Travis Barrett
- Daly Planet
Ryan Burr And Company Tackle Breaking News and
ESPN Daytona Press Conference Reveals Changes by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Is Rick Hendrick creating a wonder team? by Godwin Kelly;
A dying breed: Marlin part of previous generation by Ken Wilis;
Ex-military man now battles traffic and
Love strikes at odd times by Buddy Shacklette
- Delaware News Journal:
Earnhardt, Johnson sure to dominate headlines in 2008 and
Jarrett cherishes memories of Daytona/Notes and
Here today, gone 'tomorrow' by Mike Finney
- Elmira Star Gazette:
Bodine, other champs will be grand marshals at Daytona 500 by Ron Levanduski
- Fayettevile Observer:
Marlin ended skid in 1994 race and
Elliot, Jarrett could be left out of Daytona 500 by Thomas Pope
- Florida Today:
Numbers game resolved today in quest to fill out Daytona field and
Hendrick handles engine problems and
Figuring out 500 field shouldn't be so difficult and
Andretti faced with uphill battle by Mark DeCotis
- Fox Orlando:
Welcome To the Infield at Daytona by Amy Hair
- FoxSports:
Montoya living the American dream by Mark Kriegel;
Power Rankings: A world full of unknowns by Jorge A. Mondaca
- Franckly Speaking:
Last year's Dayona 500 Winner, Kevin Harvick, reacts to Busch/Stewart probation by Lewis Franck
- Frontstretch:
Beyond The Cockpit: David Ragan by Mike Lovecchio;
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: Everyone's Opinion Matters by Matt McLaughlin;
Hope Springs Eternal For This "Casual Fan" by Jeff Meyer;
Fanning The Flames: Yo, NASCAR! This Is A No Spin Zone! by Matt Taliaferro;
Fantasy Picks 'N' Pans: Daytona 500 Edition by Cami Starr and Mike Neff
- Gaston Gazette:
Blood-sucking varmints and
Engines woes at Hendrick muddy the Daytona waters and
Journalism is about truth, not ratings and
Notebook: Now or never for Bowyer in second-string series by Monte Dutton
- Indianapolis Star:
Jarrett rooting for Busch's success and
Daytona 500 Notebook: Said covets spot in Sunday's field by Steve Ballard
- Insider Racing News:
Racer Profile: Jimmy Makar by Allen Madding
- Inside the Pit Box:
Thoughts and Observations: A Tale of Two Duels by Jeff Turner;
A qualified mess by Sharon Bundy
- LaidbackRacing.com:
Tailgatin': Everything You Need to Know About Daytona by Jo Ann Hlavac
- Lakeland Ledger:
Nemechek, Reutimann Off to Fast Starts by Donna Fellows
- Los Angeles Times:
Hendrick's Cup team stays ahead of the game by Jim Peltz
- Michigan Live:
Sprague looking for repeat -- and then some by Steve
Kaminski
- Myrtle Beach Sun Times:
McCumbee knows his restrictions by Kurt Knapek
- NASCAR.com:
Winning, not entertaining, is always the primary goal by David Caraviello;
New business executive at GEM focused on winning by Ron Lemasters
- Peoria Journal Star:
Daytona qualifying is the pits by Jane Miller
- On Pit Road:
Did name-calling in the trailer earn Busch a shot from Stewart? by Charlie Turner
- One Bad Wheel:
NASCAR Car Number Countdown - #4
- Orlando Sentinel:
No-nonsense Johnson focused on three-peat by Tania Ganguli;
The Buzz: Hendrick cars have engine problems by Tim Povtak
- Palm Beach Post:
Daytona 500 No. 50 kicks off season and
Crew chiefs now more than just teams' best mechanics by Alan Tays
- Philadelphia Daily News:
Transitions and changes steer new NASCAR season and
Jimmie Johnson driven to be among NASCAR greats by Bill Fleischman
- RaceTalkRadio.com:
Dueling for Big Dollars - Fantasy Insight Gatorade Duels by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Newman Eyes Daytona Win by Pete Pistone
- Reporter Times:
NASCAR opens season at Daytona with plenty of questions to be answered by Rob Downey
- SceneDaily.com:
From dirt to Daytona? It’s a long trip by Mike Hembree;
Analyzing the duels and
Reutimann says this year is different from last by Bob Pockrass
- SPEEDtv.com:
Ready to Go Racing and
Up Next: NASCAR’s “Survivor” and
Daytona 500 Blog and
Many to Start from Back of the Pack by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia.com:
Could the "Chase" be the #1 cause of NASCAR's decline?;
Even The Best Teams Have Come Up With Duds At Daytona by Ron Thornton
- Sports Illustrated:
Weight of the world: NASCAR turns to Earnhardt Jr. to turn fortunes around by Brant James
- Roanoke Times:
Woods look to keep string intact and
Hendrick cars change engines by Dustin Long
- St Petersburg Times:
Hendrick scrambles after problem and
Gold standard and
NASCAR Top 5 lists
by Brant James
- Stock Car Gazette:
Bonfire! The Jinxin' by Lonnie Bernarde;
Our National Anthem Deserves Respect, Mrs. Gordon! and
Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s 1998 Commemorative Die-cast a COT? by Becky Davidson
- Tampa Tribune:
Upgraded Toyota Poised To Pounce and
Jarrett Won't Take Issue With Penske's Move/Notes by Tony Fabrizio
- Tennessean:
Coleman driven by his youth and
Coleman giddy about Saturday's Nationwide race by Tom Kreager
- ThatsRacin:
NASCAR not simply lying to the media - but lying to the fans and
There's good news, but those storm clouds gathering over the NASCAR parade can't be ignored by David Poole
- USA Today:
Former champ Jarrett racing to make final Daytona by Seth Livingstone
- Winston Salem Journal:
Racebook and
Engine problems jumble lineups by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo! Sports:
Trading Paint: Bad hair day and
Engine trouble stalls Hendrick team by Jerry Bonkowski
- York Dispatch:
Looking at love in fast lane on Valentine's Day by Ellen Siska
posted February 13, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
Placing Stewart, Busch on probation -- without fines -- the fair thing to do and
Joe Gibbs Racing gives Toyota much-needed power boost by David Newton;
Plenty of sentimental favorites in 50th running of Daytona 500 by Terry Blount
- Associated Press:
NASCAR's Real Chase by Mark Long;
Legendary slingshot passes back on track at Daytona by Mike Harris
- Athlon Sports
Busch vs. Stewart: NASCAR Gets One Right by Matt Taliaferro;
2008 Preseason No. 6: Dale Earnhardt Jr.;
2008 Preseason No. 5: Carl Edwards;
2008 Preseason No. 8: Kurt Busch;
2008 Preseason No. 7: Kyle Busch
- CBS Sports:
Feud of the Week: Daytona 500, Cup and top rookie prospects by Pete Pistone and Brian De Los Santos
- CawsnJaws.com:
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, some hot NASCAR love talk by Cheryl Walker
- Central Maine Newspapers:
A probationary tale by Travis Barrett
- Chattanooga Times Free Press:
Stewart is antsy by Lindsey Young
- Crossville Chronicle:
On Pit Road: Junior returns to Victory Lane by Joe Dunn
- Cup Scene Daily:
Things you Won't Hear in 2008 by Dan Sipocz;
Probation? Yeah, It Will Work This Time by Amy Hair
- Daly Planet:(fixed)
"NASCAR Now" Stays On A Roll and
SPEED Offers All-Star Announcers With Daytona Memories and
"Humpy Show" Lets Drivers Actually Talk by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Keeping team, legacy alive [Bobby Hamilton Racing] by Buddy Shacklette;
Hey Willie! Tony-Kurt show Fox's dream by Ken Willis;
Car owner Dillner at home with a mic and
Stewart, Busch get 6-race probation by Godwin Kelly
- Detroit News:
NASCAR says show some emotion, punishes drivers when they do by Doug Guthrie
- Fayetteville Observer:
Allisons share spotlight in '88 Daytona 500 by Thomas Pope
- Florida Today:
Toyota, Dale Jr. hot track topics and
NASCAR places Stewart, Busch on six-race probation after bumping by Mark DeCotis
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
50 years of Daytona by John Sturbin
- FoxSports:
NASCAR made the right call with Busch/Stewart by Larry McReynolds;
Greatest NASCAR moments: Nos. 40-31 by Jorge A. Mondaca
- Freecheezeburgerz.com
The 2008 Daytona 500 Presidential Poll Position by Brian Tarcy
- Frontstretch:
Mirror Driving : A Slap On The Wrist For Stewart And Busch? Junior Go Whoosh... And Waltrip's 2008 Push by The Frontstretch Staff;
With Help From Joe Gibbs Racing…Toyota Has Arrived by Tommy Thompson;
Top Ten Things That Really Were Said In the NASCAR Trailer After the Kurt and Tony Incident….Hollywood Style! by Jeff Meyer;
Did You Notice ... CoT Equality, Newman Backing Stewart?, Kevin Harvick Speaks Out ... And More by Thomas Bowles;
Frontstretch Sprint Cup Power Rankings: After the Bud Shootout by Mike Neff
- Indianapolis Star:
Daytona 500 Notebook: NASCAR legends might miss race by Steve Ballard
- Insider Racing News:
Sprint Cup Season Off To A Great Start by Chuck Abrams
- Kansas City Star:
Slap on wrist may mean NASCAR is letting boys be boys by Jim Pedley
- LaidbackRacing.com
There They Go Again & Other Rants by Don Hamm
- Los Angeles Times:
NASCAR puts Busch, Stewart on probation by Jim Peltz
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Starting miles ahead of last year: Wiser Bires set to make move by Dave Kallmann
- NASCAR.com:
Crew chief for MWR enjoys resurgence: Andrews on personal, professional rebound in '08 by Dave Rodman;
Amid banners at Hendrick, Junior looks for his place by David Caraviello
- Orange County Register:
Doug Herbert driving with a heavy heart by Damian Dottore
- Orlando Sentinel:
Bet You Didn't Know by Steven Cole Smith;
Montoya stands tall in the eyes of his fans by Jerry Greene;
Fans turning to online ticket brokers to avoid counterfeiters and shady scalpers by Iliana Limon;
2008 Daytona 500 Preview
- Palm Beach Post:
The ghost of Harley J. Earl and
Busch, Stewart placed on six-race probation by Alan Tays
- Philpash.com:
Phil Pash's World of Wheels
- RaceTalkRadio.com:
Let Junior Be Junior by Dennis Michelsen
- Rocky Mountain News:
Rubber meets ode: poetry in motion by Jim Benton
- San Diego Union Tribune:
Did NASCAR take a wrong turn? and
NASCAR Sprint Cup Teams by Bill Center
- SceneDaily.com:
Daytona: A place apart by Mike Hembree;
A much-deserved slap on the wrist by Bob Pockrass;
Truex noticing the difference time makes by Rea White
- South Florida Sun Sentienel:
Richard Petty still on the move after all these years by Steven Cole Smith
- SpeedwayMedia.com:
NASCAR's Attempt To Gain Back Fans Is Too Late by Brett Baldeck;
Top 35 in 2008 by Mark Odor
- Sports Illustrated:
Sprint rookie preview: Previewing the six newcomers for the 2008 season by Tom Bowles
- St Petersburg Times:
Now on display at DEI: Change, change and more change by Brant James
- Stock Car Gazette
Bud Shootout Was No Gift-Wrapped Present for Dale Earnhardt Jr.! by Robyn Snell;
Things To Watch For At Daytona by Daniel Schmittou
- StockCar Review:
Racing Sponsors Needed by Lisa Fowler;
A Fairy-Tale Beginning by Greg Begg
- Tampa Tribune:
Softer Penalty Shows NASCAR Is Loosening Up by Tony Fabrizio;
Investing In NASCAR by Carter Gaddis
- Thatsracin:
Kathy's Pit Stop: Who's in and who's out - Top 35 rule makes it more confusing with the Duels
- USA Today:
Air Force's Thunderbirds rule skies over Daytona by Gary Graves
- Vegas Insider
Daytona 500 Preview by Micah Roberts
- Winston Salem Journal:
Daytona looking bleak for Ford teams this year and
Stewart, Kurt Busch are each put on probation for six races by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo! Sports:
Most memorable Daytona 500s: Fantastic finish by Jerry Bonkowski
posted February 12, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
How will Earnhardt stack up in 2008? Stay tuned and
Junior, Waltrip, Toyota, COT off to sizzling start in 2008 by Terry Blount;
Junior didn't win a race in 2007, but he still stole the spotlight by David Newton;
The 50th running of the Great American Race brings out the memories by Ryan McGee;
Daytona Wrap: Bud Shootout and pole qualifying and
ESPN.com Fantasy Stock Car mock draft by Scott Engel
- AOL Sports:
Teammates 'Gift-Wrap' Junior Win by Monte Dutton
- Appalachian News-Express:
Speedweek hasn’t answered all our questions about the Daytona 500 by Steve Mickey
- Autoweek.com:
NASCAR Preview: Don't bet against Hendrick by Al Pearce
- CBS Sports:
Power Rankings: Time to start from scratch again by Brian De Los Santos
- Central Maine Newspapers:
Daytona 500: Junior ready to rumble by Travis Barrett
- Columbus Dispatch:
Tempers, turmoil: NASCAR set to crank up by Mark Znidar
- Cup Scene Daily:
Even More Money to be a Fan? I Think Not by Amy Hair
- Daily Campus [UConn]:
Dale Jr. Early Favorite To Win Sprint Cup by Greg Sjovall
- Daly Planet:
Byrnes Brings Back The Fun On Mondays and
Bestwick and Friends Make A Statement by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
20 Years Of Restrictor Plates by Godwin Kelly;
Foreign Invasion: Influx of open-wheel drivers adds some international flavor to Cup racing by Ken Willis;
Tolley's full focus on racing by Bill Lumpkin;
Truck series story lines by Buddy Shacklette
- Delaware News Journal:
Gibbs move triggers Toyota turnaround by Mike Finney
- Detroit Free Press:
Earnhardt's Daytona legacy endures; '08 version of the #3 car is on display/Notes and
Son finishes Daytona laps in dad's honor by Mike Brudenell
- Detroit News:
Open-wheelers rev up NASCAR by Angelique S. Chengelis
- Fayetteville Observer:
1979 Daytona 500 tailor-made for TV by Thomas Pope
- Florence Morning News:
Open-wheel drivers make move to NASCAR by Lou Bezjak
- Florida Today:
Welcome to Dale Jr.'s new world by Pete Kerasotis;
Don't forget the bumps - winning at Daytona means conquering all obstacles by Mark DeCotis
- FoxSports:
The times are changing for Gillett Evernham Motorsports by Rea White;
Off to a great start in 2008 by Darrell Waltrip;
Greatest NASCAR moments: Nos. 50-41 by Jorge A. Mondaca
- Franckly Speaking
Rings all around a NASCAR Championship by Lewis Franck
- Frontstretch:
Tony Stewart : Center Of Controversy Once Again by Vito Pugliese;
Side-by-Side : Whose Fault Was It -- Tony Stewart Or Kurt Busch? by Amy Henderson and Bryan Davis Keith;
Ten Wishes For NASCAR Heading Into 2008 by Danny Peters;
Who's Hot / Who's Not In Sprint Cup : 2008 Preview Edition by Mike Lovecchio;
Running Their Mouth: Bud Shootout by Beth Lunkenheimer
- Indianapolis Star:
Not easy being Jr. by Steve Ballard
- Insider Racing News
Was Bud Shootout a Sign of Things to Come? by Brian Watkins
- Kansas City Star:
Mark Martin maintains NASCARs old-school attitude by Jim Pedley
- La Crosse Tribune:
Newman’s advice to young drivers: Stay in school by Jeff Brown
- LaidbackRacing.com:
The Article I Didn't Write Plus Junior's Win by Don Hamm;
The Last Bud Shootout by Mad Mikie
- Lexington Dispatch:
50th anniversary sparks memories by Ben White
- Michigan Live:
Benson plans to keep racing as long as it's fun by Steve Kaminski
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
From track to office, Reiser drives full speed and
Notes: Kvapil ready to make move by Dave Kallmann
- MSNBC:
Junior finds himself at career crossroads by Cary Estes
- NASCAR.com:
1 on 1: Bill Elliott and
Shootout win proves Junior can handle the pressure by Joe Menzer;
Nothing has come easy to Siegel on his way to the top by Bill Kimm
- News Weekly:
The King of NASCAR: Rick Hendrick is the force behind racing's biggest stars. But can he handle Dale Earnhardt Jr.? by Daniel McGinn
- New York Times:
Trade-In: Open Wheel for Stock Cars by Viv Bernstein;
NASCAR’s Screech and Slam? It’s All Aerodynamics by John Tierney
- The Olympian:
Down and out at Daytona: Derrike Cope's racing career has been an uphill climb since historic 1990 upset by Craig Murphy
- On Pit Road:
NASCAR is already full of surprises by Charlie Turner
- Osakis Review:
Point of View - Can I really let brown down? by Greta Petrich
- Orlando Sentinel:
Bet You Didn't Know by Steven Cole Smith;
NASCAR fans at Daytona feel pinch of soaring gas prices and
87-year-old has been offering smiles to ticket buyers at DIS since 1959 by Tim Povtak
- Palm Beach Post:
Cashing in on Earnhardt just doesn't feel right by Alan Tays
- Race Journal Online:
Cheers and Jeers - Daytona: Genetically Earnhardt by Carol Einarsson
- RaceTalkRadio.com:
Bud Shootout and ARCA 200 Making the Grade by Dennis Michelsen
- RaceTrackLadies.com
Scanner Chatter 02-11-2008 by Race Track Ladies
- Racing Milestones:
Can Dale Jr. Win the Daytona 500? You Betcha by Tiffany Ricardo
- RacingOne:
Waltrip Enjoys Turnaround and
Hot Laps by Pete Pistone
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
NASCAR's season all about Junior by Bob Lipper;
Three winners in the match game: Infusion of partners gave lift to Bobby Hamilton Racing by Jill Erwin
- Roanoke Times:
NASCAR justice is swift: The decisions made in the hauler can be worse than the track incident by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily.com:
Coming to theaters by Steve Waid;
(Almost) ‘Front-Row Joe’ by Art Weinstein
- SpeedwayMedia.com:
NASCAR Reality Would Get A Hollywood Fiction Writer Fired by Ron Thornton
- Sports Illustrated:
5 Minute Guide: The storylines and drivers that will define the season by Lars Anderson
- Stock Car Gazette:
Can Anyone Stop Hendrick Motorsports in 2008? by Daniel Schmittou
- StockCar Review
Waltrip Needed Shot in Arm by Jack Lewis
- Thatsracin:
Daytona is awash in history this week and many of those who made it are here and
Forty-nine (more) reasons the Daytona 500 a special race by David Poole;
Veteran photographer [Taylor Warren] a fixture at trackside, then and now
- Toledo Blade:
Touting Toyota: Japanese company has 5 teams, 11 cars and
NASCAR keeps playing name game with its fans by Matt Markey
- USA Today:
Blimp's race-day crew has best seat in the house by Seth Livingstone
- Winston Salem Journal:
Looking Solid Hendrick's fearsome foursome showing they have the cars to beat this season and
No 'Parades': Wheeler says that conservative points racing is hurting NASCAR by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo! Sports:
The Daily Dose: Making the field by Bob Margolis
Most memorable Daytona 500s: No. 5 – Like father, not like son by Jay Hart;
Waving the Checkers: Bud Shootout by Ricky Craven
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- ESPN.com:
Eury dedicates Junior's Shootout win to mourning teammate by Marty Smith;
One year makes big difference for Waltrip at Daytona by Terry Blount;
Junior buzz casts shadow on Daytona pole-sitter Johnson and
Earnhardt's victory 10 years ago could still pay dividends by David Newton;
Harvick swoops in late, steals '07 Daytona win from Martin by Ryan McGee
- Associated Press:
Junior on Pace to Make History by Jenna Fryer;
Johnson Takes Daytona Pole by Mike Harris
- Athlon Sports:
Earnhardt Wins in Hendrick Debut by Amanda Brahler
- Augusta Chronicle:
Johnson is Daytona 500 pole sitter by Don Coble
- Bristol Herald Courier:
Team Hendrick on a roll by Kasey Marler
- Boston Globe:
Toyota's situation is better by miles/Notebook and
Johnson, Waltrip driven at Daytona by Michael Vega
- CBS Sportsline:
Junior ready for new era, shrugs off pressure as sport's biggest name by Pete Pistone
- Central Maine Newspapers:
Daytona 500 qualifying: Toyota bounces back and
Qualifying notebook: Sleepless nights ahead for Said by Travis Barrett
- CloseFinishes.com
Stewart-Busch Altercation Ignites 2008 NASCAR Season Fireworks by John Close
- Courier News:
Checkered past by Jilia Doyle
- Cup Scene Daily:
Could an RCR Number 3 Be Returning to NASCAR? by Greg Engle;
A Black Car to Share, A Memory to Hold by Amy Hair
- Daly Planet:
Can Allen Bestwick Save "NASCAR Now?" by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Johnson steals Toyota thunder, takes 500 pole and
Officials confirm tire blistering by Godwin Kelly;
Reutimann thrilled with 500 spot by Brent Woronoff;
Open-wheel drivers trying out NASCAR by Bill Lumpkin;
Andrews healing, happy by Ken Willis;
Teresa steals some of the spotlight by Buddy Shacklette
- Detroit News:
Former cheaters take front row seats at Daytona by Doug Guthrie
- Fayetteville Observer:
Finish in 1976 one for the books by Thomas Pope
- Florida Today:
Jimmie Johnson, Michael Waltrip go 1-2 for Daytona and
Hendrick enjoys 'special' night by Mark DeCotis
- Franckly Speaking:
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Rick Hendrick crack up the media by Lewis Franck
- Frontstretch:
Matt McLaughlin's Thinkin' Out Loud: 2008 Bud Shootout Recap by Matt McLaughlin;
Ten Points To Ponder ...After The Bud Shootout by Tommy Thompson;
Junior's Win Stress Relief? For Now ... But The Pressure's Still On by Tom Bowles;
Nextel Cup Rookie Report: 2008 Preview, Part II by Tony Lumbis;
Bubble Breakdown: Previewing The 2008 Battle For The Top 35, Part II by Bruce Simmons
- Gaston Gazette:
Those who disappeared and
Ex-cons rule pole day at Daytona and
Qualifying's easy, it's the Daytona racing that's hard by Monte Dutton
- Girlsgarage.com:
Backseat Drivers: Vol. 31 DEI vs Jr by Girls Garage Staff
- GoFastNews.com:
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Budweiser Shootout Victory A Special Win For Hendrick and
Jimmie Johnson, Michael Waltrip On Front Row For Daytona 500 by Deb Williams
- Greensboro News and Record:
Give us a fight, and we’re ready for racing by Ed Hardin
- Hartford Courant:
Field Will Follow The Leader and
Motocross Legend Ricky Carmichael Likely To Crash Local Stock Scene in 2008 and
Toyota Finally Has Its Act In Gear by Shawn Courchesne
- Indianapolis Star:
Cup champ Johnson wins Daytona pole and
Daytona 500 Notebook: So far, so good for NASCAR's new car by Steve Ballard
- Insider Racing News:
Earnhardt Jr. Victory - Just What The Doctor Ordered by Kim Roberson
- Inside the Pit Box:
Confession time for this race fan by Sharon Bundy;
Random Lugnuts: 2008 Sprint Cup Preview by Bill Crittenden
- Kansas City Star:
Johnson wins the pole for the Daytona 500 and
Daytona notes: Owner remembers Earnhardts only 500 win by Jim Pedley
- LaidbackRacing.com
Fans Make Legends Helping Legends for Sam Ard Huge Success BUT...by Duane Goins
- Los Angeles Times:
Johnson drives to the Daytona 500 pole by Jim Peltz
- Middle Tennessee Racing Scene:
Let Boys be Boys by Paul Jensen
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Waltrip happy to be back on track and
Notes: Carpentier hoping to build on practice runs and
Elder Kulwicki dies at 78: Inspired son Alan's passion for racing by Dave Kallmann
- NASCAR.com:
There has to be a better way to get 43 into the 500 by Dave Rodman;
Often overlooked, Bowyer fine with sleeper role again by Joe Menzer
- One Bad Wheel:
NASCAR Car Number Countdown - #6 by James J.
- On Pit Road:
This Budweiser Shootout was pert’ near perfect by Charlie Turner
- Orlando Sentinel:
NASCAR's good ol' days gone for good by Mike Bianchi;
Johnson and Waltrip on front row for Daytona 500 by Tania Ganguli;
IRL and Champ Car racing circuits could merge earlier than expected by Steven Cole Smith
- Palm Beach Post:
Johnson claims his second Daytona pole; Waltrip No. 2 and
Junior glad for big clash/Notes by Alan Tays
- RaceTalkRadio.com:
That New Car Smell by Dennis Michelsen;
Dale Jr. had "Buds" at the Budweiser Shootout by Greg Shultz
- RaceTrackLadies.com:
Are you ready to boo Kurt Busch? by Bev Resendez
- Racing Milestones:
A Walk Through the Sprint Cup Garage by Tiffany Ricardo;
Junior Delivers by Godwin Kelly
- RacingOne:
Johnson Wins Golden Pole by Jeff Wackerlin
- Rapid City Journal:
Speedweek: Leo Ray 'a good shoe' for local racing by Jim Holland
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Daytona 500 qualifying: Double redemption and
NASCAR Notes by Jill Erwin;
Times Dispatch 2008 NASCAR Preview
- SceneDaily.com:
Remembering Gerry Kulwicki by Steve Waid;
View from stands: Excellent by Jeff Gluck
- SPEEDtv.com:
Johnson Holds Off Toyotas For 500 Pole and
Daytona 500 Qualifying Notebook by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia.com:
Elliott and the Woods, not a match made in Heaven by Ben Gunby
- Splash and Go:
Budweiser Practice Punch, This Bud's Still for You and Pole Day by B.A. Carter
- Sporting News:
Five reasons to get excited for '08 by Matt Crossman
- Sports Network:
Johnson throws down gauntlet with "500" pole win
- St Petersburg Times:
Win doesn't count but sales add up and
Johnson holds his form at Daytona by Brant James
- Stock Car Gazette:
Nationwide Teams Prepare for 2008 Season Kickoff by Thomas Chemris;
So Far, So Good for the Winged Devil (COT) by Chuck Abrams;
Track Trash - '08 Bud Shootout by Racing Maniac
- StockCar Review
A Story Book Start for Jr. by T. Jay Maddox
- Tampa Tribune:
Reutimann Is Relieved To Be In Daytona 500/Notes and
Champ Johnson Earns 500 Pole by Tony Fabrizio
- Thatsracin:
Survivor Cup? Probably Waltrip's and
Johnson will open title defense from the Daytona 500 pole and
Observations | Common themes, other things by David Poole
- TheTailgater.com:
Race Track Ladies by Mark Dau
- Toledo Blade:
Open-wheelers' invasion a boon to NASCAR and
Johnson on the pole for 50th Daytona 500 by Matt Markey
- USA Today:
A qualified success this time around for Waltrip by Gary Garves
- Valvoline.com:
The Numbers that Made Daytona by I.N. Sider
- Virginian-Pilot:
Memorable weekend at Daytona gives ’em something to talk about and
NASCAR notes: Daytona is Hendrick's track: Johnson claims 500 pole by Dustin Long
- Winston Salem Journal:
Johnson wins Daytona pole and
Earnhardt's team lets emotions show after win by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo! Sports:
Redemption fuels Waltrip at Daytona by Jerry Bonkowski;
The Daily Dose: The real deal by Bob Margolis
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- ESPN.com:
Cars aren't exactly interchangeable, but Shootout was enlightening and
Sources: Stewart punched Kurt Busch while pair were in NASCAR hauler by David Newton;
Junior makes first trip to Victory Lane on first try for Hendrick Motorsports and
Junior still sells by: Terry Blount;
Smoke vs. Busch? All good by Marty Smith;
With 2007 behind, Hamlin learned some thing not to do by Mark Ashenfelter
- Associated Press:
Earnhardt Jr. Wins First for Hendrick by Jenna Fryer
- Augusta Chronicle:
New beginning produces win by Don Coble
- CawsnJaws.com
Commercial breakdown, driver focus, and links related to the 2008 Bud Shootout by Cheryl Walker
- Central Maine Newspapers:
Day 2: Missing the pits and
Bud Shootout: They said it and
Junior, Hendrick team up for win by Travis Barrett
- Cup Scene Daily:
23 to 43, I Can't Wait! by Amy Hair
- Daly Planet:
"NASCAR On Fox" Off To Good Start by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Toyota ready to challenge for top by Godwin Kelly;
Shootout win a beautiful start to a new partnership by Ken Willis;
Numbers game gets to Hamlin by Bill Lumpkin;
Wild week has just begun by Brent Woronoff;
Hendrick fine with backups by Buddy Shacklette
- Detroit News:
Question answered: Earnhardt Jr. wins by Doug Guthrie
- Fayetteville Observer:
The man behind NASCAR'S dream team and
Earnhardt ready for first season with Hendrick and
Foyt finally completes masterful feat by Thomas Pope
- Florida Today:
Johnson hopes for historic '08 and
Time is now for Car of Tomorrow and
Dream debut for Dale Jr. and
Daytona drama and
Busch, Stewart downplay tussle and
Four follow in Montoya's footsteps by Mark DeCotis
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
NASCAR is doing all it can to please the fans by John Sturbin
- FoxSports:
Budweiser Shootout more than an exhibition by Larry McReynolds
- Franckly Speaking:
Villeneuve's new manager/rainmaker Barry Green in Daytona garage by Lewis Franck
- Gaston Gazette:
The winning edge and
If not for the media, they could duke it out in private and
Two will emerge from Sunday's qualifying and
Notebook: Casey steps up to the bat by Monte Dutton
- GoFastNews.com:
Accidents In Budweiser Shootout Practice Affect Half The Field by Deb Williams
- Hartford Courant
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Wastes No Time In Getting First Victory At Hendrick and
No Florida Vacation For State Racers In Daytona's Shadows by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
The Pressure Is Off, Earnhardt Wins Shootout by Ron Felix
- Long Island Press:
Racing Without A Ruckus Works Just Fine At Shootout by Josh Stewart
- NASCAR.com:
NASCAR had the chance to make a stand and blew it by Dave Rodman;
This year's Daytona 500 looks like an Indy 500 grid by Raygan Swan
- Nevada Appeal
Time for green flag at Daytona by Roger Diez
- Palm Beach Post:
Stewart mum on punch reports and
Junior's new start begins with a 'W' by Alan Tays
- Peoria Journal Star:
Storylines to maintain fans' interest by Jane Miller
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Big win for 88: With Johnson's help, Earnhardt Jr. makes key move on Stewart and
Zipadelli and Stewart make brutal honesty work and
Cup empty for single-car teams and
Best even better? Hendrick facing more pressure with addition of sport's most popular driver by Jill Erwin;
Who will break through in '08?
- Roanoke Times:
New season, new issues: as the '08 Cup season looms, many drivers will deal with changes that could have great impact and
43 Questions: There's plenty to ponder as the new season begins by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily.com:
Is Junior back? and
Crashes daunt Elliott's attempt to gain ground at Daytona by Rea White;
Now, we wait by Jeff Gluck
- SPEEDtv.com:
Questions Answered and
Bud Shootout Notebook by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia.com:
Jr. still drinks Budweiser by Mike Finnegan
- Sports Network:
It's not a Sprint, it's a marathon
- St Petersburg Times:
Dust settles after pair's exchange/Notes and
Earnhardt at home in new ride: # 88 wins the exhibition with help from Hendrick teammates by Brant James
- Stock Car Gazette:
TV Times - Canada Gets All '08 Cup Races Courtesy of TSN by Lou Modestino
- Tampa Tribune:
Earnhardt Wins Debut For New Team and
Hendrick, Toyota Aim For 500 Pole/Notes by Tony Fabrizio
- ThatsRacin:
Dale Earnhardt Jr. surges past Stewart to score Shootout win and
Life in the Turn Lane: Actual NASCAR action is not in the script by David Poole
- USA Today:
Dale Jr. enjoys winning debut in Daytona's Shootout and
Earnhardt says Stewart, Busch brought excitement by Nate Ryan
- Winston Salem Journal:
Earnhardt wins Shootout in his debut for Hendrick and
A Dream Team? Addition of Earnhardt could make it impossible to beat Hendrick guys and
Time to Protect Owners, Too: Roush would like to see a franchising plan through which owners could build equity and
Racing Notebook: Stewart, Kurt Busch clash during Shootout practice by Mike Mulhern;
Revisions: NASCAR back to basics by Lenox Rawlings;
and see many more at their Auto Racing section
- Yahoo Sports:
Toasting Junior by Jerry Bonkowski;
Story lines: 2008 by Jay Hart;
First glimpse by Ricky Craven;
Bud Shootout Observations and
Sources: Stewart hit Busch by Bob Margolis
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- ESPN.com:
Shootout, Pole Day mean a roller-coaster weekend for Cup fans by Terry Blount;
Busch and Stewart in confrontation at Bud Shootout practice and
Martin philosophical about '07 Daytona 500 loss and back to try again by David Newton
- Associated Press:
Earnhardt Finally Ready to Race #88 by Jenna Fryer
Merger talk too little, too late for NASCAR's open-wheel defectors by Chris Jenkins;
Speedweeks has volatile start, with wrecks and flared tempers by Mark Long
- Athlon Sports:
2008 Preseason No. 13: Clint Bowyer;
2008 Preseason No. 12: Greg Biffle;
2008 Preseason No. 11: Ryan Newman
- Atlanta Journal Constitution:
NASCAR season gets cranked up by Rick Minter
- Augusta Chronicle:
Drivers brace for wild race by Don Coble
- Bangor Daily News:
Craven doing speaking jobs, willing to race by Larry Mahoney
- Boston Globe:
Hamlin fired up for tuneup/Notes by Michael Vega
- Clanton Advertiser:
The wait is almost over by Jeff Findley
- Cup Scene Daily:
2008 NASCAR Daytona 500 Bud Shootout LIVE blog by Greg Engle/Amy Hair;
Let’s Regroup Fellows, We’re Just Getting Started! by Amy Hair
- Daly Planet:
"Shifting Gears" Makes NASCAR TV History by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Start your engines;
Cheating gets harder with new car and
5 drivers forced to go to backup cars for tonight's race by Godwin Kelly;
Racing gets back to basics midseason style by Ken Willis;
Speed freaks
- Express Times:
A sweet deal for M& M's by Chuck Givler
- Fayetteville Observer:
Storied Daytona 500 had a doozy of a start and
Courage rewarded: Lund saves a life, wins a race by Thomas Pope
- Florida Today:
Coke Zero pushes Pepsi out of the way/Notes and
Business a big part of racing by Mark DeCotis
- Fox Sports:
Riding with Kurt: Previewing the Bud Shootout by Kurt Busch;
2008 NASCAR driver rankings: Nos. 10-1
- Frontstretch:
Who's The Champ, Who's The Chump, And Who's In The Chase : 2008 Sprint Cup Predictions by the
Frontstretch Staff;
Racing At The Beach: Out With The Old ... In With The New, 1986-1990 and
Racing At The Beach: Earnhardt Tries His Best ... But Lady Luck Steps In, 1990-93 by Matt
McLaughlin
- Gaston Gazette:
Chaps love to play;
Toyota in the Shootout? why not? and
Notebook: Ah, the family life, that’s the way to live by Monte Dutton
- Indianapolis Star:
Johnson ready for racing by Steve Ballard
- Lakeland Ledger:
Toyota's Speed Likely Won't Change Rules and
Toyota's Strength Creates Unease by Patrick Zier
- Los Angeles Times:
Stewart and Busch in early confrontation by Jim Peltz
- LTPicks.com
Daytona driver rankings
- Mainstreet News.com
Time to go back to the beach by Brandon Reed
- Marion Daily Republican:
Let's Go Racin: It's almost time to start those engines by De Powell
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Resurrecting Kahne and
Getting ugly early by Dave Kallman
- NASCAR.com:
Yarborough wouldn't mind sharing mark with Johnson by David Caraviello;
Busch, Stewart pick up from last season at practice by Dave Rodman;
NASCAR town pride strong outside of Charlotte area by Raygan Swan
- New York Times:
Mounting Struggles Endanger Roots of Racing by David Shaftel
- On Pit Road:
Stewart and Busch get first call to the NASCAR trailer by Charlie Turner
- Orlando Sentinel:
Sprint Cup qualifying system lacks fairness and
Career winds down for former champ Dale Jarrett by Tania Ganguli;
Do you read NASCAR results for the prize money? by Matt Humphrey;
Nineteen-year-old Alli Owens' plan: get to the Sprint Cup series and the Daytona 500 by Tim Povtak
- Palm Beach Post:
NASCAR reprimands Busch, Stewart and
Who ya got -- Kurt or Tony? by Alan Tays
- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
Gibbs managing volatile team by Sam Ross Jr
- RaceTalkRadio.com:
Maybe My Crystal Ball is Foggy by Dennis Michelsen
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Gearing up for a fight: Stewart, Busch scolded by NASCAR officials after practice collisions by Jill Erwin
- SceneDaily.com:
A turnoff for traditional fans by Jeff Owens;
Will Robby Gordon win three races? by Bob Pockrass;
Crash livens up Daytona by Jeff Gluck
- SPEEDtv.com:
Waltrip Hopes For Shootout Success by Tom Jensen;
SPEED Puts Familiar Faces in New Places by Erik Arneson;
Everyone Is Chasing Gerhart at Daytona by Mike Harper
- Sports Illustrated:
Far from satisfied by Bruce Martin
- St. Petersburg Times:
Hendrick will be tough to take down by Brant James
- Suite 101:
NASCAR Preview- Driver Rankings (5th to 1st) by Jeremy Dunn
- Tampa Tribune:
Kenseth Expects Quick Transition and
Stewart Tangles With Kurt Busch by Tony Fabrizio;
Facing A New Challenge by Martin Fennelly
- Tennessean:
Marlin put brakes on football: NASCAR wins lead to state hall by Tom Kreager
- Thats Racin:
'Combative drivers set up test for NASCAR's new policies' by David Poole;
Kathy's Pit Stop: NASCAR needs to allow drivers to show the passion of the sport
- USA Today:
Fireworks at Daytona — and we're talkin' about practice by Seth Livingstone
- Virginian-Pilot:
Tony Stewart and Kurt Busch crash, meet with NASCAR by Dustin Long
- Winston Salem Journal:
NASCAR drivers bend metal at Shootout practice by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo Sports:
The Daily Dose: Changes in store for the new car? and
Stewart, Busch tangle in wild practice by Bob Margolis
- Youngstown Vindicator:
Blaney hopeful entering season
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- ESPN.com:
Serving jury duty in molestation case a reality check for McMurray and
Earnhardt Jr. skeptical about Sprint Cup drivers showing more personality by David Newton;
The Nationwide Series likely to come down to some usual suspects by Mark Ashenfelter
- Arizona Republic:
Indy, F-1 legend Fittipaldi recognizes NASCAR charm by Michael Knight
- Associated Press:
NASCAR Season Begins With Media Day by Mark Long
- Autoweek.com:
Live From Speed Week at Daytona: Tony Stewart gets crabby; media picks Jeff Gordon; trivia by Al Pearce
- Boston Globe:
#88 equipped with hot seat by Michael Vega
- Caledonian Record:
Strap In! And The Green Flag Is In The Air -- Oh Ya! by Biggy Bigelow
- CBS Sports:
Time for talk is over as teams descend on Daytona by Pete Pistone
- Cup Scene Daily :
Threat for Three by Dan Sipocz
- Dallas Morning News:
NASCAR of tomorrow is here today by Richard Durrett
- Daly Planet:
Ryan Burr and Daytona Media Day by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Getting NASCAR 'back to basics' may be difficult by Ken Willis;
Jarrett's last stand by Godwin Kelly;
Shootout draw actually fun by Randy Rorrer
- Detroit Free Press:
Jeff Gordon's a proud father with Cup title on his mind and
Daytona Notebook: Keselowski gets shot with Jr., races Nationwide for Earnhardt and
Ambrose plans to rev it up; Aussie will race more aggressively by Mike Brudenell
- Detroit News:
With changes complete, NASCAR thinks of fans by Angelique S. Chengelis
- Express Times:
Media pick Gordon for a fifth title by Chuck Givler
- Fingerprintinc:
Media Day at Daytona by Jade Gurss
- Florida Today:
Open-wheelers could struggle and
How will it handle? Drivers believe new car presents new challenges by Mark DeCotis
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
From rivals to allies: Teammates Hornaday, Sprague are a 1-2 punch by John Sturbin
- Franckly Speaking:
Free speech? Well not exactly, just ask Dale Earnhardt, Jr. by Lewis Franck
- Frontstretch:
Kenny Wallace Driver Diary: A Whole New Year by Kenny Wallace;
Time to Put This Bud on Ice by Amy Henderson;
The Official Columnist of NASCAR by Kurt Smith;
Nuts for Nationwide: 2008 Series Preview, Part I by Danny Peters;
Tearing Apart the Trucks: Season Preview Part I by Beth Lunkenheimer
- Gaston Gazette:
Bettable beer at ‘go fast time’ and
NASCAR Notebook: It’s stressful when the biggest race is the first one and
Oh, great .. by Monte Dutton
- GoUpstate:
Sauter sets sights on return to Victory Lane in 2nd ride with Spartanburg team by Jason Gilmer
- Indianapolis Star:
Pit Pass: Kahne not cocky this time after a trying 2007 season by Curt Cavin & Steve Ballard
- Insider Racing News:
NASCAR Heading Back to the Future for 50th Daytona 500 by Rebecca Gladden
- Las Vegas Review-Journal:
Business should steer clear of NHRA by Jeff Wolf
- Long Island Press:
DEI Insensitivity Training by Josh Stewart
- Los Angeles Times:
Gearing up: What's happening in motor sports heading into this weekend by Jim Peltz
- Milwaukee Journ
