JJ aside, bank on Biffle at Homestead Nov 21, 2009
Biffle won three straight races at the Florida track from 2004 to 2006, putting together a streak similar to the dominance Jimmie Johnson showed at Lowe's Motor Speedway earlier this decade. Homestead is one of the few tracks that has not been dominated by a single driver or set of drivers over an extended amount of time, making Biffle's potent run at the track even more impressive. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Stern go-kart challenge awaits Filgueiras in Italy Oct 13, 2009
Speaking of Homestead, Eric and his dad, Manny, met with legendary team owner Roger Penske last weekend at the South Florida track. Penske fields cars in NASCAR, IndyCar and Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series and talked with the Filgueiras duo about the possibility of a future driver development ride. (Florida Today)
Regionals major goal for Shiver May 29, 2009
Kaitlin Shiver spent part of last week sloshing through the rain around the University of Florida track for speed work in the morning, then hitting the streets to get in some more miles in the afternoon. It was a wet week in the city, and the sight of Shiver and some of her Gators teammates splashing through downpours had to raise some eyebrows. (Florida Today)
NASCAR Notebook: Track owner hoping to move season-ending race Mar 8, 2009
Jeff Gordon, the current Sprint Cup points leader, also defended the Florida track as a worthy site to crown a champion. "I love what Bruton brings to the sport," Gordon told reporters. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Smith calls on NASCAR to move season-ending race Mar 7, 2009
Jeff Gordon, the current Sprint Cup points leader, also defended the Florida track as a worthy site to crown a champion. "I love what Bruton brings to the sport,'' Gordon told reporters. "He always gives you good material to write. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Truex wraps up Daytona 500 pole; Martin second Feb 9, 2009
Chevrolet had won seven straight events at the Florida track from 2004 to 2007, but hasn't won in the last three Daytona events. Jeff Gordon has the most Daytona victories among active drivers with six, including three wins in the 500. (USA Today -- Sports)
