Headlines coming from NASCAR
- Nextel officials announced Thursday that NASCAR's top series will continue to be named the Nextel Cup Series through the 2006 season.
- Hmiel out until at least the 2007 season. Hmiel was suspended indefinitely June 3 after failing a substance abuse test. It was Hmiel's second offense. (Read)
- Tommy Baldwin, crew chief for the No. 9 Dodge driven by Kasey Kahne, was fined $10,000 for an unapproved front air dam extension.
This Weekends NASCAR Schedule:
The Craftsmen Truck Series and Busch Series will be racing this weekend at The Milwaukee Mile. The Nextel Cup Series will be racing at Infineon Raceway. All races are LIVE.
- Toyota Tundra 200 for NCTS Friday night on Speed at 9pm
- SBC 250 for NBS on Saturday night on FX at 9pm
- Dodge/Save Mart 350 for NNC on Sunday Afternoon on FOX at 2:30pm