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Eddie MacDonald @ Miami

GM — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:22:49 GMT

Eddie was 45th fastest out of 52 cars to take the track during the 1st practice session (1 car did not practice)

RANK	CAR	DRIVER	MAKE	SPONSOR	SPEED	TIME	BEHIND
1	29	Jeff Burton	Chevrolet	Holiday Inn / Holiday Inn Express	166.584	32.416	Leader
2	60	Carl Edwards	Ford	Ortho	166.543	32.424	-0.008
3	11	Denny Hamlin	Toyota	GodSpeaks.com	166.052	32.520	-0.104
4	99	Scott Speed	Toyota	Red Bull	165.527	32.623	-0.207
5	18	Kyle Busch	Toyota	Z-Line Designs	165.502	32.628	-0.212
6	16	Matt Kenseth	Ford	CitiFinancial	165.062	32.715	-0.299
7	198	Paul Menard	Ford	Richmond / Menards	165.062	32.715	-0.299
8	1	Mike Bliss	Chevrolet	Miccosukee Resort & Gaming	165.032	32.721	-0.305
9	88	Brad Keselowski	Chevrolet	GoDaddy.com	164.981	32.731	-0.315
10	20	Joey Logano	Toyota	GameStop	164.936	32.740	-0.324
11	15	Michael Annett*	Toyota	Pilot Travel Centers / Germain.com	164.780	32.771	-0.355
12	33	Ryan Newman	Chevrolet	Copart	164.689	32.789	-0.373
13	12	Justin Allgaier*	Dodge	Verizon Wireless	164.394	32.848	-0.432
14	62	Brendan Gaughan*	Chevrolet	5-Hour Energy Extra Strength	164.374	32.852	-0.436
15	40	Scott Wimmer	Chevrolet	Westerman Companies	164.214	32.884	-0.468
16	37	Kevin Hamlin	Ford	Baker Curb Racing	164.194	32.888	-0.472
17	38	Jason Leffler	Toyota	Great Clips	164.169	32.893	-0.477
18	6	Erik Darnell*	Ford	Northern Tool + Equipment	164.149	32.897	-0.481
19	07	Danny O'Quinn Jr.	Chevrolet	SK Motorsports	164.039	32.919	-0.503
20	5	Kelly Bires	Chevrolet	Ragu	163.810	32.965	-0.549
21	27	Jason Keller	Ford	U.S. Postal Service	163.696	32.988	-0.572
22	91	Terry Cook*	Chevrolet	MSRP Motorsports	163.651	32.997	-0.581
23	32	David Reutimann	Toyota	Dollar General	163.448	33.038	-0.622
24	09	John Wes Townley*	Ford	Zaxby's	163.290	33.070	-0.654
25	122	Parker Kligerman	Dodge	Penske Truck Rental	163.152	33.098	-0.682
26	70	Shelby Howard	Chevrolet	Foretravel Motorcoach	163.117	33.105	-0.689
27	66	Steve Wallace	Chevrolet	US Fidelis	162.930	33.143	-0.727
28	26	Kevin Conway	Chevrolet	Extenze	162.881	33.153	-0.737
29	10	Justin Marks	Toyota	Borrell Electric Co. / Construct Corps	162.788	33.172	-0.756
30	192	Dennis Setzer	Dodge	Dusty's Collision	162.685	33.193	-0.777
31	49	Mark Green	Chevrolet	GetMoreVacati ons.com	162.646	33.201	-0.785
32	23	Ken Butler III*	Chevrolet	Aaron's	162.230	33.286	-0.870
33	0	Jeremy Clements	Chevrolet	SponsorDavis.com	162.191	33.294	-0.878
34	05	Mark Day	Chevrolet	31-W Insulation / Middle Tennessee State University	162.177	33.297	-0.881
35	90	Johnny Chapman	Chevrolet	MSRP Motorsports	162.148	33.303	-0.887
36	28	Kenny Wallace	Chevrolet	U.S. Border Patrol	161.648	33.406	-0.990
37	01	Mike Wallace	Chevrolet	NuTone Heating & Cooling Products	161.536	33.429	-1.013
38	42	Todd Bodine	Dodge	Smith Iron Works	161.377	33.462	-1.046
39	234	Tony Raines	Chevrolet	Long John Silver's	161.127	33.514	-1.098
40	47	Chase Miller	Toyota	JTG Daugherty Racing	161.112	33.517	-1.101
41	87	Joe Nemechek	Chevrolet	NEMCO Motorsports	160.983	33.544	-1.128
42	58	Chase Austin	Chevrolet	Cavi Clothing / Macy's	160.915	33.558	-1.142
43	89	Morgan Shepherd	Chevrolet	Lagina Plumbing / Eldora Speedway	160.901	33.561	-1.145
44	172	Benny Gordon	Ford	Samuel Metals / VSI Racing / 9-11 Memorial	160.695	33.604	-1.188
45	239	Eddie MacDonald	Ford	Go Green Racing	160.218	33.704	-1.288
46	31	Tim Andrews	Chevrolet	Fuel-Doctor.com	160.024	33.745	-1.329
47	24	Eric McClure	Ford	Hefty	159.034	33.955	-1.539
48	183	John Borneman III	Ford	Borneman Motorsports	158.525	34.064	-1.648
49	84	Jennifer Jo Cobb	Dodge	Texas Hippie Coalition / Shawn Gibson Logging	158.066	34.163	-1.747
50	81	Blake Koch	Dodge	Tire Kingdom	157.950	34.188	-1.772
51	196	Brian Keselowski	Dodge	K Automotive Performance	156.913	34.414	-1.998
52	61	Kenny Hendrick	Ford	Specialty Racing	156.504	34.504	-2.088
53	196	Michael McDowell*	Dodge	K-Automotive Motorsports	-	-	-

RIP

scotiacat — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:54:53 GMT

Camping World Series East
1987 - 2010

The Camping World Series East (formerly known as the Busch East Series, Busch North Series, Busch Grand National North and any and all previously used names) died earlier this week. While an autopsy is being performed, it is speculated that there was a loss of interest by NASCAR, lack of racing venues and interest by track promoters along with ever increasing out of control costs associated with keeping the series alive.

The CWSE (also known as the BES/BNS/BGNN) started life as an idea in Maine that eventually spread to western New York and down thru Pennsylvania. Though the series worked hard and gave racers and teams an organized venue to compete on for a number of years, its parents felt the need to set the series on a different course.

The series struggled and tried to make a go of it, drivers and teams came and went, never staying for long like in years past. Without much notice and discussion due to feeling unwanted, the plug was pulled on the series.

The CWSE leaves a cousin, the Whelen Modified Tour and several distant relatives; ACT, PASS, TVMS and others. Other relatives (near and distant) died previously, NASCAR North, IPSC and NEPSA.

In keeping with tradition, a memorial mass will be announced in the near future, if not forgotten altogether. Cards, letters and flowers of condolences are asked not to be sent at this time.

WMT Fan Base to Increase?

scotiacat — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:26:48 GMT

I guess you'll be seeing more fans in the stands at WMT events, yes?

Let's see, the Whelen Modifieds have a 14 race schedule. With the exception of Bristol and Martinsville, the furthest south event is in Riverhead, Long Island, NY. The furthest west event is Lime Rock Park. Huh? Say what?

Seven races split between Stafford/Thompson, with not one appearance by the CWSE teams. Two events at NHMS and one at Monadnock. Now that is a REGIONAL series.

Not to mention these guys can compete for a local track championship since they'll be close to home too.

Congrats Mary and Howie Hodge

scotiacat — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:37:13 GMT

Congratulations on your award honoring you for all your hard work over the past 30 years from the New England Antique Racers. You both are very deserving of the award.

Congrats and Best Wishes to our friend at GWC

Soup — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:27:07 GMT

http://greenwhitechecker.typepad.com/

Congrats on a new career Travis. I can assure you, I understand your dilemma in making your decision. Congrats for having the success and fun you have had as well, I can also relate to that and once again, I can understand why its such a hard decision to make.

Best of luck in your new endeavors, and enjoy the time you will now have to spend with your other friends and family!

Soup

Bunk Sampson Award

taterracing — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:16:14 GMT

I saw it was awarded to Andy Santerre tonight, but I missed what it represents and who Bunk Sampson is. Can anyone fill me in?

2010 CWSE Schedule announced & LEE is Back!

Soup — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:44:02 GMT

2010 NASCAR Camping World Series East Schedule
Date                             Track (Length)                                                               Location
Sat., March 27               Greenville Pickens Speedway (.5-Mile)                             Greenville, S.C.
Sat., April 3                   South Boston Speedway (.4-Mile)                                    South Boston, Va.
Sun., May 23                 Iowa Speedway (.875-Mile) *                                           Newton, Iowa
Sun., June 6                  Martinsville Speedway (.526-Mile)                                    Martinsville, Va.
Fri., June 25                  New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1.058-Mile)                  Loudon, N.H.
Sat., July 3                    Lime Rock Park (1.53-Mile Road Course)             Lakeville, Conn.
Fri., July 30                   Lee USA Speedway (.375-Mile)                                       Lee, N.H.
Sat., Aug. 28                 Gresham Motorsports Park (.500-Mile)                             Jefferson, Ga.
Fri., Sept. 17                 New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1.058-Mile)                  Loudon, N.H.
Fri., Sept. 24                 Dover International Speedway (1-Mile)                              Dover, Del.

Banquets on teh intraweb

CliffNotClaff — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:54:17 GMT

If you couldn't be there, a reasonable approximation could be found at http://localracing.nascar.com/

The Whelen All-American banquet wrapped up a short time ago - I caught the last 15 minutes or so and it seemed pretty well run. Even Brian France threw a pre-recorded video bone to Champ Philip Morris, likening his 3 WAA Championships to Jimmie Johnson's 3almost 4 Sprint Cup titles. Hey, at least he took the time to speak the words :-)

Anyway, tomorrow's affair begins at 7 so pop the popcorn & settle into your computer-accessible easy chair ;-)

ARCA Approves CWS type cars for 2010 competition

Soup — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:42:40 GMT

ARCA Approves 105-Inch Wheelbase Chassis For 2010 Competition

Officials of the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) have announced that the 105-inch wheelbase chassis currently used in the NASCAR Nationwide and NASCAR Camping World East and West Series has been approved for competition in 2010 in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX

Full story on the main page http://www.neracing.com

I think this will make it much easier for ARCA teams to race in the CWS and vice versa. This could increase car counts for both series.

Ryan Truex back in CWES in 2010

Informer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:30:14 GMT

Truex confirms plans to defend title in 2010

from Nascar Home Tracks:

Unlike a few of the successful development drivers that have come through the Camping World Series East in recent seasons, however, Truex plans to return in 2010 to run full-time and defend his title. He is quite grounded in the fact that he can benefit from more seat time and experience if he wants to be successful in advancing his career.

"I'm excited to be able to defend my championship," Truex said. "It's going to be tough. Matt Kobyluck dominated in 2008 and in 2009 he had a lot of bad luck, so it's not easy to do, but I'm excited to work to improve myself as a driver and I want to get as much experience as I can before I move up. You don't want to get rushed into something you're not ready for."

Camping World East To Martinsville In 2010

Backstretch — Thur, 12 Nov 2009 01:21:51 GMT

Camping World East Series heading to Martinsville Speedway in 2010.

http://blogs.courant.com/autoracing/

Old Channel One Videos

jasondean59 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:08:46 GMT

Does anyone have any old North or Modified races that are Channel One tapes that I could either borrow or if for the right price buy? I can't afford the $40 they want for the races and I really would like to watch some of these old BGNN races that I was to young to go to.

Thanks for any help

Lime Rock 2010

HOTTIP — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:46:40 GMT

Today their web site says the race will be held on July 2-3 2010

for the East series?

Is Johnson's big point lead good for NASCAR?

Soup — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:43:22 GMT

With two races left in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Jimmie Johnson leads the standings by 73 points over second-place Mark Martin and 112 points over third-place Jeff Gordon.

For Johnson to clinch at Phoenix International Raceway, he will need to lead by 195 points after the race. Currently up 73 points, hell need to gain 122 points by the races end. If he does that, he will clinch no matter what any other driver does.

For Johnson to clinch at Homestead-Miami Speedway, he will need to average a fourth-place finish over the final two races, or fifth and a lap led in each of the final two races, or sixth and the most laps led in each of the final two races. If he does that, he will clinch no matter what any other driver does. If Johnson does win the title, he will make NASCAR history by becoming the first driver in 61 years of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition to win four consecutive championships. Chad Knaus also will become the first crew chief to win four consecutive titles.

This is great for Jimmy and the team, but how great is it for NASCAR fans? Are fans paying less attention with Jimmy leading or is the interest rising as he approach's this record 4th title?

Truex & 1 Team penalized

Soup — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:37:13 GMT

Penalties Issued For Car No. 1 Team In NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2009) NASCAR announced penalties for the car No. 1 team in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for a violation that occurred during post-race inspection last Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway.

The team was penalized for violating Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-I (any determination by NASCAR officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20-12.8.1B (front of the car did not meet the required height specification; too low in post-race inspection).

Crew chief Kevin Manion was fined $50,000 and remains on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31, 2009. Car owner Teresa Earnhardt and driver Martin Truex Jr., were penalized with the loss of 50 championship owner and 50 championship driver points, respectively.