Harvick catches Junior Sep 6, 2009
Edwards, Elliott out of Prelude: Carl Edwards and Bill Elliott will not participate in Wednesday's Prelude to the Dream late model charity race at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, organizers said. Edwards broke his right foot playing Frisbee this week while Elliott cracked several ribs in a dirt bike accident. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Revenge of the bluehairs Sep 6, 2009
Georgia s Bill Elliott, 53, is helping to get the Wood Brothers Racing team back on track, although he won t race today because he injured some ribs and his back in a recent dirt-bike accident. Despite running a limited schedule, he has four top-10 starts in his past five races, although problems in the pits have kept him from getting similar finishing results. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Morning Kickoff Sep 1, 2009
From 1D: In 1987, the legendary "Pass in the Grass" was made by Dale Earnhardt on Bill Elliott in the NASCAR All-Star race. This was the first all-star race at Lowe's Motor Speedway, and it has been there ever since. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Chase Elliott following his dream, dad's footsteps Aug 27, 2009
All the son of NASCAR legend Bill Elliott knows is that he has dreamed of racing in NASCAR just like his father since playing with that little toy ... "It's totally up to him," Bill Elliott said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Who Could've Known? Aug 27, 2009
It made former series champion Bill Elliott a bit player in a sport in which he once thrived. Michael Waltrip has seen his operation bloom since a humbling 2007 as his focus has shifted to a life beyond the steering wheel and toward the desk. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Ford NASCAR and NHRA Personalities Featured in New Online 'I'm Driving One' - 2010 Taurus Campaign Aug 21, 2009
Edwards will be joined by other Ford NASCAR stars, including Greg Biffle, Matt Kenseth, Jack Roush, Jamie McMurray, David Ragan, Bobby Labonte, Paul Menard and Bill Elliott. From the Ford NHRA program, reviews and videos will come from John Force, Ashley Force Hood, Bob Tasca III, Robert Hight, Mike Neff and Tim Wilkerson. (PR Newswire)
Vickers wins fuel gamble, moves a step closer to Chase Aug 17, 2009
"Carfax 400 Results1. (1) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 200 laps, 126.8 rating, 190 points, 180,873.2. (21) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 200, 117.2, 175, 181,151.3. (15) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 200, 96.6, 170, 131,500.4. (32) Carl Edwards, Ford, 200, 98.8, 165, 156,806.5. (14) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 200, 84.5, 155, 118,210.6. (42) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 200, 78.2, 150, 107,250.7. (8) Joey Logano, Toyota, 200, 101.9, 146, 144,726.8. (23) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 200, 101.5, 147, 96,625.9. (31) David... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Four-race dash ahead in battle to make NASCAR's Chase field Aug 12, 2009
Quick hits: Semi-retired Bill Elliott leads active drivers on the Michigan win list with seven Cup victories. David Pearson tops the all-time Michigan list with nine wins and 10 pole positions. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR notes Jul 30, 2009
Quick hits: Semi-retired Bill Elliott tops the all-time Pocono list with five Sprint Cup wins. Jeff Gordon is next with four. (USA Today -- Sports)
Familiar Footing Jul 29, 2009
" The next two races will tell us whether he'll sink or swim; at Pocono and Watkins Glen, he has just one career top-10 finish in four starts (third at Pocono this June). Dropped Out: Denny Hamlin (5), Marcos Ambrose (9). Underdog of the Week: For the second race in a row, Bill Elliott left the crowd cheering during qualifying with a throwback run in the legendary No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford. Needing to make the field on time, the car responded with the fourth-fastest speed, which led to a... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Martin’s long wait is over Jul 27, 2009
Bill Elliott, the 2002 winner at The Brickyard, qualified fourth and was followed by David Reutimann, Brian Vickers, two-time Indianapolis winner Tony Stewart and Kasey Kahne. Reed Sorenson and Clint Bowyer rounded out the top 10. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Johnson holds off Martin for third victory at Brickyard Jul 27, 2009
(4) Bill Elliott, Ford, 159, 79. 7, 85, 148,625. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Earnhardt's Indy backup plan falls through Jul 26, 2009
Bill Elliott smiles during interviews after he qualified in the fourth spot for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard NASCAR auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, July 25, 2009 ... Former points champion Bill Elliott qualified fourth, not bad for a 53-year-old who didn't get much of a chance to practice on Friday and instead had to rely on information garnered from tire testing at Indy earlier this year to put together his best run of the season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Martin Tops In Qualifying At The Brickyard Jul 26, 2009
Bill Elliott will start alongside Earnhardt Jr. on the second row after he was fourth fastest. Elliott, 53, won the Brickyard 400 in 2002. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Martin's long wait ends with Indianapolis pole Jul 26, 2009
Bill Elliott, the 2002 winner at The Brickyard, qualified fourth. David Reutimann rounded out the top five. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Junior on his own today Jul 26, 2009
Former points champion Bill Elliott qualified fourth, not bad for a 53-year-old who didn't get much of a chance to practice on Friday and instead had to rely on information garnered from tire testing at Indy earlier this year to put together his best run of the season. "We felt like we had a pretty good race car if we just kept working at it," Elliott said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Mark Martin grabs pole at Brickyard, makes history Jul 26, 2009
"Backseat driversESPN announced a "Backseat Drivers" telecast for the Aug. 15 Nationwide Series at Michigan in which four analysts Dale Jarrett, Andy Petree, Rusty Wallace and Ray Evernham will call the race from the booth without a traditional play-by-play man."Our goal is to give viewers a different presentation, one filled with discussion, observations, and stories," said Rich Feinberg, ESPN vice president, motorsports.In addition to the four analysts, the telecast will include Tim Brewer's... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Jimmie Johnson still in awe of Indianapolis Motor Speedway Jul 24, 2009
NASCAR began racing at the home of the Indianapolis 500 in 1994, and some of the sport s greatest names have kissed the bricks after winning, including Jeff Gordon (four times), Dale Earnhardt, Bill Elliott, Tony Stewart (twice) and Johnson in 2006 and last year, when he won from the pole. Next to the Daytona 500, it s NASCAR s most prized event. (Longview Daily News, WA)
BOWLES:Stewart continues his reign atop the power rankings Jul 15, 2009
" Dropped Out: Kurt Busch (5), Kyle Busch (9). Underdog of the Week: It was a tough week for the underdogs, but in a race with few diamonds in the rough, we'll hand this one to Bill Elliott and the Wood Brothers. Qualifying 8th on Thursday, the No. 21 continued to impress when it got to the track. This after it chose to cut back to a limited schedule this year. The key is to finish what they started, as a litany of small miscues during the race eventually dropped the team two laps off the pace... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Hendrick's Martin, Gordon finish 1-2 Jul 13, 2009
(8) Bill Elliott, Ford, 265, 64. 1, 76, 84,175. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Former Cal Star Les Richter to Be Inducted into Racing Hall of Fame Jul 8, 2009
Among the highlights are Art Arfons' jet car and stock cars driven by Dale Jarrett, Ricky Rudd and Bill Elliott. . (Calbears.com)
victory lane Jul 6, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sprint Cup points leaders Jun 18, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009. By The Associated Press. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Healing process Jun 16, 2009
Bill Elliott, the hospital's associate administrator, praised Young's contribution ... Bill Elliott, the hospital's associate administrator, praised Young's contribution. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Mark Martin snags Michigan victory in final laps Jun 16, 2009
(15) Bill Elliott, Ford, 200, 73. 1, 115, 78,175. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Double-file restarts for NASCAR Jun 5, 2009
The tiremaker says the tests Monday and Tuesday with Greg Biffle, Jeff Burton, Patrick Carpentier, Bill Elliott, Robby Gordon, Kasey Kahne, Juan Pablo Montoya, Tony Stewart and David Stremme came with weather and track conditions near what is expected for the July 26 race. Goodyear race tire sales director Greg Stucker says several runs were more than 30 laps, which is close to the normal 32-lap window for fuel on the 2;-mile oval. (News & Observer -- Sports)
CARL LONG: NASCAR upholds suspension Jun 3, 2009
Semi-retired Bill Elliott heads the all-time Pocono list with five wins. Three of the last six Cup races at Pocono have been won from the pole position. (USA Today -- Sports)
Reutimann wins Coca-Cola 600 shortened by rain May 26, 2009
"Rain ruined a race for Busch for the second time in three days. He led a race-high 173 laps and was out front when he pitted during the final caution. He wound up sixth.Busch led 143 laps in Saturday night's Nationwide Series race, lost the lead during a round of pit stops, and never had a chance to reclaim it when the race was shortened by 45 miles because of rain."Weather, you can't do anything about it, really," Busch said.Defending race-winner Kasey Kahne was also denied a chance when, as... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Wheeler absent from Charlotte's 50th anniversary May 24, 2009
ELLIOTT'S MILESTONE: When Bill Elliott first started in what's now the Sprint Cup in 1976, he and his family struggled to pay the entry fee. Now 33 years, 44 wins, one Cup championship and a couple of cool nicknames later, Elliott is preparing to make his 800th career start on Sunday in NASCAR's top series. (MSNBC -- Sports)
by the numbers May 24, 2009
Career Cup wins for Bill Elliott, who makes his 800th start today ... (21) Bill Elliott, Ford, 187. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bruton celebrates 50 years of racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway May 24, 2009
Bill Elliott, right, and Mark Martin, left, talk Saturday in Concord, N.C., during practice for Sundays NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 auto race at Lowes Motor Speedway. (AP). (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Notebook: First-time winners common at Lowe's May 24, 2009
Bill Elliott, right, talks with Mark Martin during practice for today's Coca-Cola 600 ... When Bill Elliott starts today's Coca-Cola 600 it will be his 800th career start in the Sprint Cup Series. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Small businesses make big contributions in our communities May 23, 2009
Spring class graduates were: Tami Babbs, Interim Assistant Comptroller, Eastern Illinois University; Brad Barker, Illinois Directory Sales Manager, Consolidated Communications; Paula Carpenter, Director, Financial Aid & Veteran Services, Lake Land College; Darcy Duzan, Optometrist, Lifetime Eye Care; Ryan Franklin, Director, Mattoon Public Library; Bill Elliott, Director of International Admissions, Eastern Illinois University; Carrie Hooten, Wellness Specialist, Sarah Bush Lincoln Health... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
NASCAR: Newman streaks to pole for Coca-Cola 600 May 22, 2009
Mike Bliss will start seventh, followed by Brian Vickers, Juan Pablo Montoya and Bill Elliott. Needing to qualify on speed, Elliott blazed to a lap of 187. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Auto racing results May 17, 2009
Bill Elliott, Ford, 40; 17. Paul Menard, Ford, 40; 18. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR chief remains confident amid recession May 17, 2009
" Kahne had an automatic spot into this year's field, giving another driver a chance to make it in through fan popularity. Kahne's vote: Bill Elliott. Kahne thinks that would be proper payback for when he took over Elliott's car in 2004, giving him an automatic spot in the field. "I didn't even have to win a race to get in my first All-Star race because Bill had won races, so I was in," Kahne said. "So he gave me one. So I voted for Bill. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
New emergency texting available to race patrons May 14, 2009
"The fans got me into the All-Star Race last year and I owe that victory to them. It's pretty cool that they've voted that moment as the best. The speedway has a lot of history and I am proud to be a part of it.''Honorable mention in the voting went to the 1987 "Pass in the Grass,'' when Dale Earnhardt held off Bill Elliott to win while holding on to his car as it slid through the infield grass, and the 1989 race when Rusty Wallace spun Darrell Waltrip to claim the victory. This year's All-Star... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dawson County May 9, 2009
See the first NASCAR race car driven by Awesome Bill from Dawsonville (Bill Elliott); moonshine cars; a car driven by the late Casey Elliott; the car owned by Raymond Parks and driven by Lloyd Seay; and the Gober Sosebee 39 Ford, which won Daytona three times. Return to happy days in an on-site eatery: Champions Cafe is a retro-style diner with signature black- and white-checked floor and shiny booths. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
NASCAR: A full contact sport Apr 30, 2009
Bill Elliott ran 212. 809 mph in qualifying in 1987 to set the speed race record for NASCAR. Three days later, Bobby Allison's car became airborne in front of the main grandstands and hit thefence. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Biffle's chances come unglued Apr 6, 2009
(37) Bill Elliott, Ford, 331, $100,075. 29. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sprint Cup: Kobalt Tools 500 Results Mar 9, 2009
(35) Bill Elliott, Ford, accident, 201, 36, 55. 37. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Bad economy wins out over great weather at AMS Mar 9, 2009
ELLIOTT'S DAY ENDS IN CRASH : Georgia native Bill Elliott finished 36th. He was unable to avoid a collision with Sam Hornish Jr., who hit the wall on lap 201. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Martin drives hard, takes pole Mar 7, 2009
Tony Stewart, Travis Kvapil, Dave Blaney, David Gilliland, Bill Elliott, AJ Allmendinger and Mike Bliss also got in on speed. Todd Bodine, Scott Riggs, Jeremy Mayfield and Geoffrey Bodine failed to make the race. (News & Observer -- Sports)
New names near the top of the Truck Series Mar 5, 2009
The Wood Brothers team ends its two-week hiatus with Bill Elliott attempting to qualify the team's famed No. 21 Ford for Sunday's Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The pioneer NASCAR team has chosen to run only a partial schedule this season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Daytona 500 Results Feb 17, 2009
(40) Bill Elliott, Ford, 152, 44. 6, 94, 288,160. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Lars AndersonINSIDE NASCAR Feb 15, 2009
This could allow a longshot to win the race if he stays on the track and can successfully block his way to Victory Lane -- someone like, say, Bill Elliott -- but it will be a tall task to keep the Hendrick cars from freight-training to the front. My pick to win is Earnhardt. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR: Fans loyal in spite of hardship Feb 15, 2009
Bill Elliott will be making his final 500 start, and Scott Riggs and Jeremy Mayfield will be in the ninth row after starting new teams in the past month and doing the impossible by racing their way into the main event. The past two 500 finishes were dramatic: Kevin Harvick beating Martin in a photo finish in 2007; Ryan Newman passing Stewart on the final lap to win last year. (The Augusta Chronicle)
2009 Sprint Cup Series drivers glance Feb 15, 2009
DRIVER: Bill Elliott. BORN: Oct. 8, 1955. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Busch, Gordon try to make a splash Feb 14, 2009
Kyle Busch, Jeff Gordon each look to make a big splash at Daytona - SI.com - Fantasy. topperWidgetArea { border-top:0px; width: 998px; *width: 1000px; border-left: 1px solid #000; border-right: 1px solid #000; background: #fff; padding-bottom: 6px; } #topperWidgetArea a { display: block; cursor: pointer; } #topperWidgetArea. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Mike's Garage: Watch out for Gordon in Sunday's Daytona 500 Feb 14, 2009
Bill Elliott put himself in the show by having a great qualifying time last Sunday ... How great would that be to see Bill Elliott win one more 500. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Gordon, Busch win Duels Feb 13, 2009
Bill Elliott, Travis Kvapil and Regan Smith also earned Daytona 500 slots because of the speeds they posted in Sunday's single-car qualifying runs. Terry Labonte got the former champion's provisional and the final starting slot. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gatorade Duels Results Feb 13, 2009
(2) Bill Elliott, Ford, transmission, 25, 21,138. 28. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Truex Jr., Martin on front row for Daytona 500 Feb 13, 2009
The top 35 drivers from last season are ensured a spot in the 500, and they'll be joined by two-time series winner Tony Stewart, two-time 500 winner Bill Elliott and Travis Kvapil, who earned their way in by posting the fastest times among drivers outside of the top 35. Terry Labonte will also be on the starting grid as the only past champion not to make the field on speed. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Gordon wins first Gatorade Duel, Riggs makes the 500 Feb 13, 2009
While under caution on Lap 26, Bill Elliott crashed into the wall on the backstretch when the transmission in his Ford locked up. Elliott had his car towed back to the garage area. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Finally, Mark Martinto rule at Daytona Feb 12, 2009
My darkhorse is Bill Elliott, who was brought in to drive for the Wood Brothers in 12 races this season. The veteran was fifth in qualifying for the Daytona 500. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Marsha Hoffman's NASCAR Scene column: Martins dominate front row Feb 10, 2009
For those outside the Top 35, four drivers are assured of starting Sunday's race based on their qualifying efforts: the timeless Bill Elliott (5th), Travis Kvapil (8th) and Tony Stewart (10th), who will make his debut as an owner-driver in the No. 14. Terry Labonte will race using the past champion's provisional. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Truex takes pole Feb 9, 2009
Bill Elliott, driving the Wood Brothers Ford, which was out of the top 35, locked himself in thanks to his lap of 187. 739 -- the day's fifth best. (Florida Today)
Elliott unable to relax Feb 8, 2009
- Despite having the fastest car in both practice sessions Saturday, Bill Elliott wasn't ready to relax at the Daytona International Speedway ... - Despite having the fastest car in both practice sessions Saturday, Bill Elliott wasn't ready to relax at the Daytona International Speedway. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Truex, Martin run 1 and 2 for 500 Feb 8, 2009
Bill Elliott, Travis Kvapil, Tony Stewart and Terry Labonte also ensured themselves of being in the 51st running of the Sprint Cup Series' biggest race on a warm, sunny afternoon. More Sports. (News & Observer -- Sports)
