Backstretch Motorsports

Ryan Newman and Tony Stewart announce Newman as driver of the No. 4 Chevrolet at Stewart-Haas racing in 2009 (CIA Stock photo)

TONY STEWART: Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion
RYAN NEWMAN: Reigning Daytona 500 Champion
JOE CUSTER: General Manager, Haas CNC Racing
MIKE ARNING: Moderator, Vice President of True Speed Communication

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Baldwin was With the Kyle Petty Charity Rides Since Beginning

Missoula,MT) — Carolina Harley-Davidson/Buell owner Click Baldwin died late Tuesday night after his motorcycle collided with a car around 9:00 a.m. Click was airlifted from the scene and underwent emergency surgery at St. Patrick’s Hospital in nearby Missoula, Mont. Fourteen fellow members of the Hamster’s Motorcycle Club accompanied Click at the time of the accident. They were meeting up with other members for the 68th Annual Sturgis Rally in South Dakota.

His generosity was demonstrated over the years through his participation in all fourteen Kyle Petty Charity Rides, involvement in numerous Poker Runs benefiting local charities and Victory Junction Gang Camp for chronically ill children.

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 30, 2008) – The July 4th weekend NASCAR tradition continues this weekend at Daytona International Speedway – the 50th running of what is now known as the Coke Zero 400 Powered by Coca-Cola. The milestone lends itself perfectly to a By the Numbers:
2 – Margins of Victory in this race that rank in the top five closest since the advent of electronic scoring in 1993. In 1994, Jimmy Spencer beat Ernie Irvan to the line by .008 seconds, which is tied for the fifth-closest MOV since 1993. Last year, Jamie McMurray nipped Kyle Busch by .005 seconds, tying the second-closest MOV ever.

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 27, 2008) – Two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers will attempt to change their fortunes this weekend.

One hopes for a change in Dover International Speedway success. The other’s just looking for any kind of success in 2008.

Kasey Kahne, coming off a NASCAR All-Star Race win, a Coca-Cola 600 victory and a return trip to the top 12, has struggled at Dover in his eight-race career there.

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Subway Fresh Fit 500
Phoenix International Raceway
Qualifying Fast Facts

Pole Winner: Ryan Newman
Age: 30
Team: No. 12 alltel Dodge
Owner: Roger Penske
Crew Chief: Roy McCauley

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