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. OM .C EWS N ACING A R TLANTIC “They were told they told “They were only Johnson wasn’t the stupid — “He drove EEKEND W could work it out amongst could work NASCAR themselves,” Jim Hunter said, spokesman work it “Or NASCAR will penalty out for them. The quiet could involve some to sit out a time — forced race — and heavy fines.” with driver having issues a threw Harvick. Nemechek then water bottle at him, and elaborated on his feelings. totally ridiculous,” Nemechek said of Harvick. “He cost a bunch of people work, a good race , hard and they ought lot of money, to make him pay for it.” FONTANA, CAFONTANA, | The 25, February Friday, 26, February Saturday, 27, February Sunday, California Speedway Find additional stories by EWS NASCAR Nextel Cup, Busch race and Craftsman Trucks at California Speedway in Fontana, CA. American Craftsman Truck Racing Wheels 200, race 2 of 25, Starting time: 9 p.m. Speed Channel; (EST); TV: Distance: 100 laps/200 miles; Defending champion: Bodine, . Todd 300, Busch Series Stater Bros. race 2 of 35, Starting time: FX 5:30 p.m. (EST); TV: Channel; Distance: 150 laps/300 miles; Defending Ford. Biffle, champion: Greg Auto Club 500, Nextel Cup race 2 of 36, Starting time: 2 Fox; Dis- p.m. (EST); TV: tance: 250 laps/500 miles; Defending champion: Jeff . Gordon, track information: Size: 2- mile oval; Banking in turns; trioval: 11 14 degrees, 3 backstretch: degrees, Length of degrees; 3,100 feet, back- frontstretch: 2,500 feet. Grand- stretch: stand capacity: 110,000. Gerald Hodges/ the Racing Reporter at www.race500.com. N TLANTIC A “My View” By Jerry McConnell please E-mail him at S NEWEST r in part is strictly prohibited strictly is part in r permission, • For 12-16-2004 Rev 9A-EVEN- • AN-Mark 926-4557 (603) call [email protected] FEUD Waltrip, , Reed Biffle, Greg Waltrip, and Edwards. Sorenson DAYTONA BEACH, FL | Thurs- Midway through Johnson’s No. 48 Chevro- a Most of those cars were Johnson was furious, say- “It’s a shame,” said John- Harvick would only say Since each Cup car costs Meanwhile Michael Wal- After the race, both dri- Coming Next Week Exclusively in the Coming Next Week NASCAR’ To send your views to Jerry McConnell, send your views To Even before the first race of Even before 500, the season, the Daytona new driver feud is a there involving Jimmie brewing, Johnson and . race, day’s second qualifying was , who from leading, was bumped behind by Kevin Harvick. let was turned sideways, and then eight other cars taken out, including were those driven by Harvick, , , and . mangled mess in the garage though none of the dri- area, to a back- vers had to resort up car Sunday. ing Harvick acted stupid and should have known bet- ter than to bump draft in the turns, and he hoped team Childress Richard owner, him. would fire up seven or son. “He tore eight good race cars. He always seems to surface at the top with issues. Some- body has to do something.” that Johnson checked up and he couldn’t help it. an estimated $200,000- $240,000 to build, it means the total money costs as a were of the wreck result nearly $2 million. trip, winner of the first race said, “It was Harvick’s over him. If option not to run in the turn, you don’t you’re hit the guy ahead of you.” given a warning vers were by NASCAR president, Mike Helton that they would be suspended if they didn’t patch up their differ- ences. TEWART McMurray, 33. Scott Wim- McMurray, 35. Jr., Truex 34. Martin mer, 36. Jason Jr., Waltrip, 37. Michael Leffler, Ken 38. , 39. 40. , Schrader, 42. Matt 41. Mike Wallace, Kenseth, 43. S ND A CHARM FOR DAYTONA FL BEACH, | Stewart’s victory Satur- “I had the drama, had the His hopes nearly ended “It turned out a lot better Stewart fell to eighth, Stewart and his team- Stewart, Harvick, Earn- 42 ORNER had failed to Stewart Tony races, win 41 Busch Series was a but the 42nd one charm. day at Daytona was the 2002 Cup champion’s first Busch win and fifth overall at the 2.5-mile superspeedway. had the come- recovery, back,” said Stewart, who to the lead with charged and laps remaining three won under a yellow flag after a last-lap crash. “I could not have scripted it exciting if I was any more making a movie.” with 25 laps to go when a bump from sent Stewart skidding at the infield grass through he kept 190 mph. Somehow, the car going in the right steering it back direction, onto the high-banked oval. than I thought it would,” said Stewart. “I thought I was going to hit the wall. It was just a matter of how hard.” then all the way to 17th after needed extra time his crew on the next to repair the damage. mate, Kevin Harvick ganged up on the Chance 2 duo of and Mar- Jr. to sweep past Jr. tin Truex laps with less than three remaining. and Robby Gor- Truex hardt, — don — all in the top five, followed were by , Michael C 38 ACING 929-6688 R tive owners Unauthorized reproduction Unauthorized owners tive republicationfor contents its or page this of o in whole Finishing order: 1. Jeff Finishing order: Hampton, NH running me into the outside running no retaliation wall. There’s he’s on my part; I’m sure upset because he didn’t win.” 2. , 3. Gordon, 4. Scott Jr., Dale Earnhardt Riggs, 5. Jimmie Johnson, 6. Stew- Mark Martin, 7. Tony art, 8. , 9. , 10. Rusty 12. , 11. Wallace, 13. Joe Carl Edwards, Nemechek, 14. , 16. Jeff 15. , 18. 17. , Green, Kvapil, , 19. Travis Newman, 21. Brian 20. Ryan 22. Kasey Kahne, 23. Vickers, Mayfield, 24. Ricky Jeremy 26. 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COUPON COUPON Cantonese-Szechwan-Mandarin Cantonese-Szechwan-Mandarin “The car wasn’t that good Seventh place finisher, “I don’t know what his 25, 2005 | V 25, 2005 as a three- Allison as Bobby time winner. during the early part of the race, but we made some adjustments, and I could drive it right up in there,” I got the lead said Dale Jr. with a couple laps to go, but I didn’t know if I had him or not. I don’t know cleared but place car, if it was a third it was good.” He added, “I could have absolutely won the race if I had a little help.” Stewart led the most Tony laps, but bumped into the side of Jimmie Johnson’s No. 48 several times after the race ended. was,” said Johnson. problem to block all trying were “We and do whatever we can to win the race, and he tried Lane after Sunday’s Daytona 500 in Victory EBRUARY | F EWS N 500 TLANTIC AYTONA D 38A | A 38A | ORDON WINS THIRD DAYTONA BEACH, FL | pulled ahead on Gordon to go, laps three “With had been run- Gordon was able to pass Gordon got a good lead Gordon For one lap Busch was win It was his 70th career G Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11:30 - 9:30 Friday-Saturday: 11:30-11:00 Sunday: 12:00-9:30 AGE P Jeff Gordon’s push for his Gordon’s Jeff Cham- fifth NASCAR Nextel to a good pionship is off start. with two the final restart 200- laps to go in Sunday’s then lap Daytona 500, and defending Cup held off champion Kurt Busch. car (Gordon’s owner) came on the radio and said it was time to go,” sir “I said, yes said Gordon. it is.” ning second to the leader Stewart for 25 laps Tony when a caution came out on tried lap on lap 192. Gordon the outside line, but couldn’t make it work. Meanwhile, had worked his way Dale Jr., the field was up through able to get by Stewart briefly, but fell back. for the lead on lap Dale Jr. 196. On the next lap there was another caution which set up a two lap, green/white/checkered shootout to the finish line. on the final on Dale Jr. but it was Kurt restart, place car Busch, the third that was able to pass Junior and close on Gordon. rear able to stay on Gordon’s but as the field of bumper, turn four on the cars entered had too final lap, Gordon much of a lead to be caught. and and he joins Dale Jarrett This Page © 2004 Connelly Communications, LLC, PO LLC, Communications, Connelly 2004 © Page This NH Hampton, 592 Box are logos and items Contributed 03843- respec their ™ © and Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 11A AGE | P Year Open EWS Round N For more information For more “the Seacoast’s finest salad bar” and a full-service, open- air deck. about the Seacoast Home Builders Association, visit www.hbascnh.com TLANTIC Bruce Hallett - Former President 25, 2005 | A 25, 2005 or in part is strictly prohibited strictly is part in or permission, For • 12-16-2004 Rev 9A-ODD- • AN-Mark 926-4557 (603) call EBRUARY 8 | F The cost for the luncheon O Citizens Bank, Fiducial-Cen- Citizens Bank, Solu- tury Small Business tions, Glimmerglass and Sea- Consulting Group coast Hospice. reserva- is $25 per person; eight tions for a table for For may be made for $200. or to information, more call the make reservations, 772- Exeter Chamber at (603) or visit www.exeter- 2411 area.org. 31, N houses a full-service bakery, a lobster pound capable of holding 28 tons of the deli- the Cap- cious crustaceans, Chest gift tain’s Treasure shop, the Lobster Trap Lounge, a 200-foot boat dock, OL V (603) 929-2122 (Dining Room & Lounge) www.ronslanding.com USINESS B Lighter Fare Menu 379 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach NH Sunday-Thursday 4:00-9:00 The luncheon is spon- Open Warren’s Lobster House, Warren’s after an illustrious career after an Inc. that included with Time presi- serving seven years as magazine. dent of Time one of Sports Illustrated is magazines in the top three the country in ad revenue. 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Home Builders “Nevertheless, working with gave us an oppor- Warren’s tunity to involve the com- munity in our efforts. is always generous Warren’s for good with its resources causes.” suppliers to the industry dug deep into their pockets, espe- cially Peter Robart of Great of Bob Turcotte Bay Hot Tub, Amos Housing, Turcotte’s AMB Custom of Blanchard of Scott Purswell Structures, Dovetailed Kitchens, and Don Cook of DD Cook Builders. Alarm was the can Security lucky winner of Warren’s Lobster Bake raffle. ciation of the Seacoast repre- sents not only home builders but many and remodelers, occupations and services connected to the building The association industry. its members with a provides Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Area Bruce has announced that the Hallett will deliver at the keynote address Chamber’s Business of 2005 luncheon, Awards the Year Friday, taking place on Hatch at the Galley 11 March Center in Hamp- Conference ton. year of Sports Illustrated last OUR T RITER W ITCHEN TAFF K S EWS OTES N N TLANTIC , A XPO SPACE NOW E REMO P IZ L ESERVE R USINESS OM .C B HAMBER COOKS UP ANNUAL HAMBER HOSTS HEALTH CARE SUMMIT C C EWS OMPILED BY N

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“We hope to present information on trends in health care with in health care information on trends hope to present “We Key speakers for the summit will include NH Insurance Com- The event is underwritten by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of Pilgrim Health Care The event is underwritten by Harvard PORTSMOUTH | The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Com- | The Greater PORTSMOUTH To reserve tickets and/or register for the workshop, or for tickets and/or register reserve To Tickets for the Kitchen Tour are $15 in advance, and $20 at the are for the Kitchen Tour Tickets The event will again be underwritten by Dovetailed Kitchens The event will again be underwritten by Dovetailed The tour is self-guided, so participants can do it at their own The tour is self-guided, so participants can do The Kitchen Tour provides a unique opportunity to view provides The Kitchen Tour The Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce is a business of Commerce Chamber Area The Hampton has Chamber of Commerce Area EXETER | The Exeter The deadline for exhibit space reservation is Tuesday, March is Tuesday, space reservation The deadline for exhibit Exhibit spaces are free to Hampton Area Chamber members, Chamber Area to Hampton free Exhibit spaces are The Expo offers an opportunity for participants to target Sea- participants to target an opportunity for The Expo offers HAMPTON | The Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce is Chamber of Commerce Area | The Hampton HAMPTON XETER This Page © 2004 Connelly Communications, LLC, PO LLC, Communications, Connelly 2004 © Page This NH Hampton, 592 Box are logos and items Contributed 03843- respectheir ™ © and [email protected]. at (603) 436-3988, ext. 10, or e-mail more information on summit or to RSVP, contact the Chamber information on summit or to RSVP, more breakfast, is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. For breakfast, should RSVP as seating is limited. The cost, which includes Seacoast community; however, those interested in attending those interested Seacoast community; however, and learn about their options.” The summit is open to the entire Ingram. “We encourage the business community to participate encourage the business community Ingram. “We selves and their employees,” said Chamber President Dick selves and their employees,” said Chamber President make educated decisions about insurance programs for them- make educated decisions about insurance programs an eye toward giving business owners the tools they need to an eye toward vide information and talk with attendees. New Hampshire’s community of health insurers will also pro- community of health insurers New Hampshire’s CEO of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. Representatives from Representatives Pilgrim Health Care. CEO of Harvard missioner Roger Sevigny and Charles Baker, president and president missioner Roger Sevigny and Charles Baker, tal, Global Success Solutions and Equinox Health and Healing. able to the business community. by Portsmouth Regional Hospi- New England and sponsored the health care issues, trends, opportunities and strategies avail- issues, trends, the health care ment Affairs Committee, was created to educate members on Committee, was created Affairs ment ket Street. The summit, organized by the Chamber’s The summit, organized ket Street. Govern- the Sheraton Harborside Portsmouth Hotel, located at 250 Mar- mately 500 members in the Exeter area. 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 4 from March Summit set for Friday, Care Chamber is a business advocacy organization serving approxi- Chamber is a business advocacy organization invites members and the community to a special Health merce mail [email protected]; or visit www.exeterarea.org. The or visit www.exeterarea.org. mail [email protected]; jects. e- additional information, call Mary Rulison at (603) 772-2411; efit the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce Community pro- Chamber of Commerce Area efit the Exeter Dovetailed Kitchens. Proceeds from the Kitchen Tour will ben- the Kitchen Tour from Dovetailed Kitchens. Proceeds free kitchen planning workshop prior to the tour hosted by free door. Ticket holders will also have the opportunity to attend a holders will also have the opportunity Ticket door. designer. of Portsmouth and Manchester, a premiere kitchen and bath a premiere of Portsmouth and Manchester, the Exeter area in between tour stops. the Exeter area pace and even have time for some shopping and/ or lunch in pace and even have time for some shopping and/ kitchen features and décor will not want to miss this event. kitchen features ing kitchen design ideas for a renovation or viewing the latest in ing kitchen design ideas for a renovation kitchens in the Exeter area. Those who are interested in gather- interested Those who are kitchens in the Exeter area. Hampton Falls, Hampton, North Hampton, and Rye. Hampton Falls, Hampton, North Hampton, and new and newly-renovated some of the most interesting coast business community, representing primarily Seabrook, representing coast business community, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 7 from take place on Saturday, advocacy group of approximately 450 members from the Sea- 450 members from of approximately advocacy group is scheduled to announced that their sixth annual Kitchen Tour space. 1. Call the Chamber office at (603) 926-8718, ext. 0 to reserve a 926-8718, ext. 0 to reserve at (603) 1. Call the Chamber office able. free parking, wireless Internet access, and box lunches are avail- lunches are Internet access, and box parking, wireless free each and electricity is available at $20 for 110v. service. Plenty of at $20 for 110v. each and electricity is available non-member spaces are $200 each. Tables may be rented for $10 may be rented Tables $200 each. non-member spaces are networking at its best; what is needed may be right next door. networking at its best; what with local manufacturers and business service providers. This is service providers. and business with local manufacturers other businesses. Learn the value and convenience of dealing other businesses. Learn at Seabrook Greyhound Park, located on Route 107 in Seabrook. Park, located on Route Greyhound at Seabrook or services to their products coast businesses by showcasing uled to take place on Thursday, March 24 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. a.m. 11 24 from March place on Thursday, uled to take now reserving spaces for the Business to Business Expo, sched- for the Business to Business spaces now reserving E TLANTIC A