Ryan Newman: "I'm pretty sure Sterling Marlin's hairpiece just got down in his eyes and he couldn't see what was going on."
Two of the most popular drivers in the Nextel Cup Series, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr., will be speaking to members of the media at 12:30 p.m. ET. Find out what they have to say with the NASCAR.com live Web cast. - Spydertrader
Biffle's girlfriend reprimanded for incident in pits. - Spydertrader <img src=http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/attachment.php?s=&postid=1037851> "Cat Fight!!"
Speed Channel plans to broadcast Qualifying for The Pespsi 300 Busch Series Race from Nashville - on Saturday at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. This weekend's racing schedule: Formula One Off Week Nextel Cup Off Week Busch Series Pepsi 300 - FOX Saturday 3:30 PM Eastern Time Craftsman Truck Series Off Week "No, no, he didn't slam you, he didn't bump you, he didn't nudge you... he *rubbed* you. And rubbin, son, is racin'. " - Spydertrader
If you ever wondered why they now have a fence all the way around Talladega, click here. - Spydertrader
Kyle Busch gets a ticket: CBS 6 (Richmond VA) has learned NASCAR driver Kyle Busch was pulled over Wednesday night in Henrico County (Richmond VA) for reckless driving. The incident happened around 10 o'clock at Laburnum and Route 60 in the East End. Ironically, Busch just talked to the media Tuesday at RIR about NASCAR's new "Focus on Driving Campaign," which is aimed at limiting distractions for teens behind the wheel. Busch was in Richmond taking part in a nextel cup testing session this week. Busch is just 20 years old himself [turns 21 on May 2nd] and the defending Nextel Cup Rookie of the Year. Police won't go into specifics about the incident but say that alcohol was not involved and there was no property damage. Busch is scheduled to appear in court on May 23rd. According to Jayski's, Kyle was doing donuts in a parking lot, and others have told Jayski, it was a burnout after a red light. (4-13-2006) UPDATE: The misdemeanor charge carries up to a year in jail, a $2,500 fine and a driver's license suspension, said Sgt. Don Lambert, with Henrico County police. The charge also calls for a mandatory court appearance; Busch will appear in Henrico County General District Court on May 23. Lambert said the incident happened at 10 p.m. near Richmond International Airport, a few minutes outside the city. Neither speed nor alcohol was a factor, though Lambert would not provide further details. Henrico County authorities said Busch, who lives in Mooresville, N.C., was cooperative. (4-14-2006) <img src=http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/attachment.php?s=&postid=1039345>
Kyle Busch Ticket Update: Don't 'chirp' your tires in Richmond. I hope that KFC tasted good! Such shocking criminal activity the likes of which I haven't seen since - The [insert favorite professional sports league here] Draft. - Spydertrader
Kyle Busch Ticket Update Three: Busch and two other crew members were in a rental car on their way to the airport. They were near the airport when Kyle squealed the tires. They then pulled into a KFC to get something to eat when a cop pulled them over and told him squealing the tires wasn't a good thing to do and Busch agreed. He was very cooperative. There is no police report. He received a citation. There was no burnout and no donuts in a parking lot. Busch is scheduled to address the situation in the media center at Nashville at 4:30 PM Central Time. You can listen in to hear Kyle's Statement on PRN's Garage Pass Radio Show(4-14-2006). - Spydertrader
Kyle Busch Update Four: Kyle Busch said Friday that he was charged with reckless driving Wednesday in Richmond, Va., after he "chirped" the tires of his rental car while leaving a gas station. He said he then went about 20 feet and turned into a fast-food restaurant to order food to go. He was in the drive-through lane when he first noticed the blue lights in his mirror. "It could happen to anybody," he said, adding that he's unsure whether he'll appeal his case in court. Busch, 20, said he held no ill will toward the officer who stopped him. "I have the utmost respect for law enforcement in general," he said. "They're just trying to do their job." (4-15-2006) - Spydertrader
Denny Hamlin edged Clint Bowyer for the Busch Pole for this afternoon's Pepsi 300 at Nashville Superspeedway. Can Hamlin grab his second Busch Series win? - Spydertrader <img src=http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/attachment.php?s=&postid=1040122>