CREDITS: “500 Days, Episode 11: Talladega”
ARTICLES
Bianchi, Mike. “NASCAR still playing by its rules,” Orlando Sentinel, April 11, 2001.
Bolton, Mike. “NASCAR truck champ favorite in Grand National,” The Birmingham News, April 15, 2001.
Cherneski, Jody. “Plates are guarded like gold,” Birmingham Post Herald, April 23, 2001.
Clemons, Alan. “Stewart doesn’t buy into buddy system,” The Huntsville Times, April 23, 2001.
Climer, David. “Torn seat belt in Nashville is raising more questions than answers,” The Tennessean, April 19, 2001.
Creed, Jimmy. “UPS could be new sponsor for Talladega,” The Anniston Star, March 15, 2001.
Dutton, Monte. “Buckshot Jones,” The Vicksburg Post, April 19, 2001.
Estes, Cary. “Earnhardt wouldn’t have liked this one,” Birmingham Post-Herald, April 23, 2001.
Fofaria, Rupen. “Seat belt issue goes in circles,” The News & Observer, April 13, 2001.
Fofaria, Rupen. “Safety a priority at Talladega, The Leaf-Chronicle, April 20, 2001.
Fryer, Jenna. “Driver’s seat belt broke during Nashville Busch race,” The Vicksburg Post, April 19, 2001.
Harris, Mike. “Hamilton pushes to win,” Times Record, April 23, 2001.
Hawkins, Stephen. “Racing costs going up, Busch fields going down,” The Leaf-Chronicle, April 20, 2001.
Hembree, Mike. “Drivers don’t like new aero package,” The Leaf-Chronicle, March 2, 2001.
Hembree, Mike. “How ‘bout dem cars?” The Greenville News, April 5, 2001.
Hembree, Mike. “Jarrett back in groove,” The Greenville News, April 12, 2001.
Huguenin, Mike. “Medical, safety procedures differ in every racing league,” The Orlando Sentinel, April 10, 2001.
Jenkins, Chris. “Driving at Talladega takes its toll on drivers,” USA Today, April 23, 2001.
Jennings, Jake. “Countdown starts for old Nashville Speedway USA,” Messenger-Inquirer, April 12, 2001.
Jennings, Jake. “Kentucky Speedway seeks impression for NASCAR,” The Paducah Sun, April 9, 2001.
Jennings, Jake. “Area race fans have a choice of tracks,” Messenger-Inquirer, April 12, 2001.
Kelly, Godwin, “Spencer cries foul as McLaughlin wins GN,” The Daytona Beach News-Journal, April 22, 2001.
Kelly, Kevin. “Expert: Earnhardt died of head whip,” Tampa Bay Times, April 10, 2001.
Kelly, Kevin. “NASCAR says little in release,” Tampa Bay Times, April 10, 2001.
Kelly, Kevin. “NASCAR still seeks answers,” Tampa Bay Times, April 11, 2001.
Leusner, Jim and Henry Pierson Curtis, “NASCAR’s lips sealed on seat-belt analysis,” The Orlando Sentinel, April 9, 2001.
Long, Dustin. “Drivers heed lecture on safety,” The Roanoke Times, April 23, 2001.
Long, Gary. “The only caution: Waltrip’s heartfelt plea to drivers,” The Herald, April 23, 2001.
Luesner, Jim, Henry Pierson Curtis and Ed Hinton, “Report: Whiplash killed Earnhardt,” The Orlando Sentinel, April 10, 2001.
McAdory, Joe. “Roush raises red flag on Dodge,” The Opelika-Auburn News, April 23, 2001.
McAdory, Joe. “’The Big One’ never materializes,” The Opelika-Auburn News, April 23, 2001.
McLaurin, Jim. “Framing the debate,” The State, April 13, 2001.
McLeroy, Rea. “Will history repeat itself?” The Opelika-Auburn News, April 12, 2001.
Minter, Rick. “HANS in short supply,” The Berkshire Eagle, April 13, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “Virginia 500 at Martinsville could be breakthrough race for Elledge,” Winston-Salem Journal, April 8, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “Yates could be headed from Ford to Dodge,” Winston-Salem Journal, April 9, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “McReynolds praised for TV work,” Statesville Record and Landmark, April 11, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “Gordon dreading Talladega after strenuous 2000 race,” The Opelika-Auburn News, April 12, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “Crossroads: Is NASCAR ready for another level?” Winston-Salem Journal, April 22, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “Drivers, their wives are worried heading into the Talladega race,” Winston-Salem Journal, April 22, 2001.
Mulhern, Mike. “Networks approaching agreement,” Winston-Salem Journal, April 22, 2001.
Parsons, Keith. “Missing Marcis,” Statesville Record and Landmark, April 6, 2001.
Poole, David. “Martinsville offers last respite before facing Talladega’s perils,” The Charlotte Observer, April 8, 2001.
Poole, David. “NASCAR does little to diffuse safety concerns,” The Charlotte Observer, April 15, 2001.
Poole, David. “ESPN jumps through NASCAR hoops,” The Charlotte Observer, April 17, 2001.
Robertson, Linda. “Safety: Is it NASCAR’s No. 1 priority?” The Miami Herald, April 22, 2001.
Robertson, Linda. “More drivers are wearing HANS device,” The Oskosh Northwestern, April 23, 2001.
Shelton, Gary. “NASCAR silence paid for in trust,” Tampa Bay Times, April 11, 2001.
Spencer, Lee. “NASCAR is ripe for a rival – any takers?” Valley News, April 13, 2001.
Stewart, Bert. “Back on track,” The Opelika-Auburn News, April 23, 2001.
Stewart, Bert. “NASCAR garage full of surprises,” The Opelika-Auburn News, April 23, 2001.
Utter, Jim. “Evernham, Elliott dispute rule change for Talladega,” The Charlotte Observer, April 8, 2001.
Walker, Teresa M. “Looking for a volunteer,” The Wichita Eagle, April 8, 2001.
Walker, Teresa M. “Open house,” The Paducah Sun, April 9, 2001.
Walker, Teresa M. “Rookie Greg Biffle wins first Busch race,” The News-Herald, April 15, 2001.
Wallace, Greg. “People are tired of getting hurt,” Birmingham Post-Herald, April 23, 2001.
Whitehead, Bill. “NASCAR plays ‘Blame Game’ over Earnhardt tragedy,” St. Lucie New Tribune, March 3, 2001.
Woody, Larry. “TSU grad has eyes on NASCAR,” The Tennessean, April 6, 2001.
Woody, Larry. “Calling all cars: Busch Series has had trouble filling lineups,” The Tennessean, April 11, 2001.
Woody, Larry. “Robbie, 9, learns lesson of legacy,” The Tennessean, April 11, 2001.
Woody, Larry. “Drivers worry over fast track at Talladega,” The Tennessean, April 22, 2001.
Woody, Larry. “Biffle motoring on career fast track,” The Tennessean, April 15, 2001.
Zenor, John. “Earnhardt still a prominent presence at Talladega,” Times Record, April 23, 2001.
Zulgad, Judd. “TV roadblock,” Star Tribune, April 20, 2001.
UNCREDITED ARTICLES
Associated Press. “Seat belt maker feels ‘vindicated’ by report,” The Greenville News, April 11, 2001.
Associated Press. “Another Earnhardt request,” The State, April 13, 2001.
Associated Press. “Simpson: Worker cut belt after crash,” Tampa Bay Times, April 14, 2001.
Associated Press. “Busch rookie wins first race at Nashville Superspeedway,” The Macon Telegraph, April 15, 2001.
Associated Press. “Rookie wins Busch’s Pepsi 300,” The Star Press, April 15, 2001.
Associated Press. “Waltrip: Make HANS mandatory,” Poughkeepsie Journal, April 20, 2001.
Letters to the Editor. “Safety remains controversial issue,” Tampa Bay Times, April 14, 2001.
Staff reports. “Young Marlin finishes what he starts,” The Tennessean, April 15, 2001.
Uncredited. “Briefly,” April 20, 2001.
Unknown. “Drivers shrug off talk of boycott at Talladega,” News and Record, April 11, 2001.
Unknown. “SMI considering medical director for race facilities,” The Berkshire Eagle, April 13, 2001.
Unknown. “Talladega Notebook,” Daytona Beach News-Journal, April 22, 2001
Unknown. “Worth Noting,” Daytona Beach News-Journal, April 22, 2001.
Wire Reports. “Daytona hurting DW still,” The News and Observer, April 20, 2001.
Articles from NASCAR Scene were also consulted in this project.
ONLINE SOURCES
Jayski’s Silly Season Site
Newspapers.com
