Busch breaks slump to sweep Bristol Aug 23, 2009
Derided all week by rival Brian Vickers as a generally unhappy human being, Busch had reason to celebrate Saturday night when he held off Mark Martin over a frantic four-lap sprint to the finish at Bristol Motor Speedway ... Although he grabbed wins in the lower-tier NASCAR series including Wednesday night in the Truck race at Bristol he'd come up empty in 13 consecutive races in the premiere Sprint Cup Series ... "I hate that he lives in such an angry place. It must be miserable to live like... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Martin wins pole at Bristol in critical race Aug 22, 2009
(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Fans watch as drivers practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn ... There was no chance, though, they'd change their strategy at Bristol Motor Speedway, even though Martin is clinging to a berth in the 12-driver field. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ragan wins as Kyle Busch wrecks at Bristol Aug 22, 2009
David Ragan held off teammate Carl Edwards on a two-lap sprint to the finish Friday night to win the Nationwide Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway ... He was thrilled to run up front at Bristol, where he'd never finished higher than eighth in five previous starts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Daugherty prefers racing Aug 21, 2009
(Daugherty then pointed to a separated right shoulder he suffered in a wreck while testing at Bristol. . (News & Observer -- Sports)
White House honors NASCAR champions, drivers Aug 20, 2009
The four lead changes in last year's race were the fewest at Bristol since 1976. WASHINGTON (AP) Three-time Sprint Cup champion had the gas to get to the White House on Wednesday, where President honored the 2008 winner as well as auto racing. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kyle Busch wins trucks race at Bristol Aug 20, 2009
Kyle Busch pulled away from Matt Crafton in the closing laps to easily win the O'Reilly 200 truck series race Wednesday night at Bristol Motor Speedway. Busch passed Jason White for the lead on lap 124 and then steadily pulled away from Crafton after the race's final caution period on lap 175. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Beating the Heat Aug 18, 2009
"It's so hot in there I"ve been sweating and it's so hot down here that people aren't coming to the water, it's like they're either staying inside with their AC or going straight to the pool or straight to the lake," she said. Straight to the lake is exactly where Susan Jollie and her grandson, Garrett, went. They were among dozens of people who hopped on board their boats and took a spin around Mallett's Bay. "Today's a great day to go boating, even though it's hot, you just have to speed up... (WCAX.com, VT)
Study will collect deckhand data Aug 16, 2009
The outlook for this year's catches of red king crab at Bristol Bay, and Bering Sea snow crab, are less certain. Managers are still crunching the numbers from the summer surveys, and the state Fish and Game Department will announce the catches in late September. (Anchorage Daily News)
Lightning Suspected In 2-Alarm Fire Aug 15, 2009
8 Units At Bristol Court Apartments Destroyed. POSTED: Friday, August 14, 2009UPDATED: 9:05 am CDT August 14, 2009. (Click2Houston, TX)
Peabody roars into N.E. final Aug 14, 2009
last night, 12-1, in a New England Regional Little League semifinal at Bristol, Conn. Matt Hosman spun a gem for Peabody, pitching a complete game (shortened to four innings by the mercy rule) while striking out 10 and surrendering two hits. (Boston Globe)
Pitino had liaison and paid for abortion Aug 12, 2009
Michael Petrosino s home run highlighted Peabody Western s 7-5 win over Portsmouth (N.H.) in the New England Regional Little League tournament at Bristol, Conn. Basketball Lakers Gasol has surgery on finger Lakers center Pau Gasol had surgery on his left index finger after an injury during practice with Spain s national team in Madrid. (Boston Globe)
Eastons new police chief a familiar face Jul 25, 2009
His career could have begun as a forest ranger due to the influence of his father who taught at Bristol County Agricultural School but Krajcik said that while it sounds clich. he chose law enforcement because he wanted to help people. (Easton Journal, MA)
Bills should be required reading Jul 8, 2009
Whackjob Fishin' and Quittin' at Bristol Bay ... Whackjob Fishin' and Quittin' at Bristol Bay ... Whackjob Fishin' and Quittin' at Bristol Bay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Prince Harry leads Diana tributes Jul 5, 2009
" Prince William, who was 15 when Diana died, gave a reading from St Paul's letter to the Ephesians which asked for inner strength. The Royal Family were cheered as they arrived at the chapel Diana's sister, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, also gave a reading. The service included Diana's favourite classical music by composers Rachmaninov and Mozart and four hymns, concluding with Diana's favourite, I Vow To Thee, My Country. The service also included two prayers written by Archbishop of Canterbury... (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)
Glut of reds overwhelms Bristol Bay processors Jul 5, 2009
KODIAK -- Salmon fishermen at Bristol Bay were bracing for another surge of reds over the July 4 weekend -- and likely more catch limits ... They can catch that in an hour," Jenkins said. A study last year by the Juneau-based McDowell Group found that 37 million fish worth $131 million to fishermen went unharvested at Bristol Bay in the past five years. In the 2009 processor survey, 13 companies said they could handle the projected catch of 24 million sockeye salmon from Bristol Bay this summer.... (Anchorage Daily News)
Bowyer races to first Nationwide win of season Jul 4, 2009
It paid off, too, as he stayed out front and ended up celebrating his first Nationwide victory since winning at Bristol in March 2008. It s been tough this year, said Bowyer, who won for the first time in six starts in the second-tier series. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Jessica book sales fall short Jul 4, 2009
Scientists at Bristol Robotics Lab and the University of Sheffield have developed a SCRATCHbot, a ratlike robot that relies on its sensory whiskers to survey an area. Federal marshals took control of Ruth Madoff's NYC $7 million duplex, where she and Bernie lived for decades. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)
Three jailed over torture death Jun 20, 2009
At Bristol Crown Court John Wilkinson, of Ferndown, Dorset, was jailed for three years for conspiracy to burgle. He had been cleared of a burglary charge relating to an earlier raid on Mr Baker's Landford home. (BBC News -- UK)
Swine flu cases near 2,000 figure Jun 20, 2009
Seven students have tested positive at Bristol University, two days after the first case was reported there. Localised cases. (BBC News -- Health)
Wash. boat builder thrived in Alaska fishing boom Jun 16, 2009
A son, Sam LeClercq, tells The Times his father built loyalty among his fishermen clients by flying to Alaska and fixing his boats at Bristol Bay ports. A nephew, Seattle Times Publisher Frank Blethen, said his uncle's work ethic was amazing but adds, "he had a great sense of humor. And he did many little things to take care of the guys who worked for him.". (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
They paved paradise May 31, 2009
We were inland from the great salmon fishery at Bristol Bay in Alaska, upstream where the spawning run plays out in the streams around the Ugashik lakes. Old fish, tattered from the fight to get there, were fanning their bodies back and forth in the gravel of the creeks where they would lay their eggs. (Boston Globe)
SPOT Congratulates NASCAR Driver Robby Gordon for Third Place Finish At the Sprint Cup Coca-Cola 600 May 28, 2009
SPOT teamed up with Robby Gordon as his primary sponsor during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Race at Bristol Motor Speedway - ``the king of NASCAR short tracks'' in Tennessee where he placed in the top-half. His No. 7 Toyota Camry was branded in SPOT's familiar black and orange colors. (Primezone Releases)
NASCAR notes May 28, 2009
"We ran real well at Bristol (finishing 10th for his first top-10 finish in Sprint Cup racing), so I feel real good about this weekend," said Ambrose. Last week: It was a long afternoon for Ambrose as he struggled all day to keep from going a lap down. (USA Today -- Sports)
Giant Dinosaur Posture Is All Wrong May 27, 2009
Professor Mike Benton at Bristol University s Department of Earth Sciences, said: It's hugely important to understand how sauropod dinosaurs functioned. They were so huge ten times the size of an elephant and yet they were successful animals. (Science Daily)
Nun-dressed revellers back in UK May 27, 2009
The men said they were "relieved to be home" after arriving at Bristol International Airport at 0100 BST.. Seventeen members and former members of Hanham Athletic were arrested and held for 40 hours by police, and then taken to court still wearing fancy dress. (BBC News -- UK)
NASCAR Notebook: Edwards has positive meeting with NASCAR officials May 3, 2009
Upon learning of the Miller family s struggles, he established the fund and arranged for Wessa to attend the March race at Bristol. Voting for the Spirit Award ended Thursday, the same day Poole was laid to rest in his North Carolina hometown. (Longview Daily News, WA)
HOT STARTS: Newman, Stewart belie early expectations May 1, 2009
" That patience -- unexpected from a team owned by a man known to fly off the handle -- proved well worth it. A 7th at Bristol was the stabilizing factor the team needed to turn things around, and since then they've scored an average finish of 9.4 to surge from 32nd to 13th in points. The pinnacle of their performance came at Talladega, where Newman was pushed to the front by Denny Hamlin on Lap 176, and remained in contention until being passed by the two-car freight train of Brad Keselowski... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Rider U. to honor May 1, 2009
A poster session will follow from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Bristol- Myers Squibb Science and Teaching Learning Center Rooms 316 and 317. A light lunch will be available. (NJ.com -- Times)
Spider phobia Apr 29, 2009
Mr Garrett, who runs the course at Bristol Zoo together with counsellor and hypnotherapist Mary Ison, says there are theories that arachnophobia could be a learnt response from others, a re-emergence of primeval feelings from a time when spiders were widely feared or just an inability to cope with their jerky movements and alien looks. The course focuses on people taking control of their lives and their environment, rather than the spider being in control. (BBC News -- Health)
Martin claims 3rd pole of season Apr 18, 2009
Martin also won the pole at Bristol and Atlanta. His best finishes this year were sixth-place runs at Bristol and Texas. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Business people Apr 14, 2009
Isaac Pearson, project engineer at Bristol Environmental & Engineering in Anchorage, recently passed his Professional Civil Engineer exam. Pearson has been a Bristol employee for the past five years. (Anchorage Daily News)
Fishermen try out flotation garb Apr 13, 2009
However, it would be located at the headwaters of the world's most productive sockeye salmon fishery at Bristol Bay. The AK2UK group of seven aims to convince the mining company that most of the region's residents oppose the mine, said Bobby Andrew, a spokesman of Nunamta Aulukestai (Caretakers of the Land). (Anchorage Daily News)
Hieroglyphics and the Rosetta Stone Apr 1, 2009
Although certain similarities to Mesopotamian cuneiform writing may exist, archaeologists like Aiden Dodson at Bristol University believe that the idea of writing might have come from Mesopotamia, but that Egypt developed its hieroglyphs independent of the ancient Near East. Hieroglyphs began as pictograms, simple depictions such as a boat or a tree that told a simple story. (Suite101.com)
A race to the finish Mar 26, 2009
The firm has drawn a number of racing facilities for Speedway Motorsports, including projects at Bristol Motor Speedway and Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It s not like you can say, Well, we almost made it, because you ve got 160,000 people showing up. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
SPOT Sponsored NASCAR Driver Robby Gordon Finishes in Top Half at Food City 500 Mar 25, 2009
March 25, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPOT LLC (), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. (NasdaqGS: - ), a leader in personal satellite messaging and emergency communications, today announced that the Robby Gordon finished 21st at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, March 22, 2009 ... SPOT teamed up with Robby Gordon as his primary sponsor this past weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee ... Congratulations to Robby Gordon and his team on an exciting race... (Primezone Releases)
Kyle Busch dominates Bristol for 2nd win of season Mar 23, 2009
Kyle Busch didn't bother to smooth things over with the pit crew that cost him a victory at Bristol Motor Speedway ... Hamlin has had his own heartbreak at Bristol he led 98 laps last spring and was headed to the win when a fuel pickup problem cost him the victory ... Johnson had devoted a good deal of time to figuring out why he's struggled at Bristol, and the homework with crew chief Chad Knaus clearly paid off. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Martin makes it 2 poles in a row at Bristol Mar 22, 2009
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer. A week away from the racetrack gave Mark Martin the break he needed from his disastrous start to the season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
South Korea rips Venezuela in WBC Mar 22, 2009
Kevin Harvick led 44 laps and won the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Bristol, Tenn. Dan Ryder and Matt Marquardt scored for the Providence Bruins, who fell to the host Bridgeport Sound Tigers, 3-2. (Boston Globe)
Earnhardt wants video of father's 1979 win Mar 22, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he's only ever seen clips of his father's 1979 win at Bristol Motor Speedway and would love to see the entire race. Speaking Friday at the track where the elder Earnhardt won nine races, Junior says his dad's 1985 victory at the Tennessee track is his favorite. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
PHOTOS: Action from Bristol Mar 22, 2009
Mike Bliss' Chevrolet, hits the wall after a multicar incident during the Nationwide Series Scotts Turf Builder 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday. Chris Graythen - Getty Images. (Fox Sports)
Harvick drives his own car to Bristol victory Mar 22, 2009
Kevin Harvick proved just how strong his organization is Saturday by winning the Nationwide Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway in his own race car ... At Bristol, though, it was finally Harvick's turn and he had a clear shot at the win after Kyle Busch was taken out of contention by a penalty on the final pit stop. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
AUTO RACING: Martin wins second straight Cup pole Mar 21, 2009
NATIONWIDE: Greg Biffle suffered bruised ribs while fishing this week and will not race in today's Nationwide Series event at Bristol ... Mark Martin, left, shares a laugh with teammate Jeff Gordon after winning the pole at Bristol. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Local auto racing: Jet-fueled action coming to Charlotte oval Mar 20, 2009
Lead driver Todd Bodine will attempt to qualify for Sunday s Sprint Cup Series race at Bristol in the No. 64 Toyota Camry owned by Gunselman Motorsports. In Saturday s Nationwide Series event at Bristol, Germain Racing s Michael Annett will drive the No. 15 Pilot Travel Centers Toyota Camry owned by Naples Bob Germain. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Auto racing: Energetic Blick key to rebirth of Kenseth Mar 19, 2009
The perfect run ended six laps into the race at Las Vegas, and Kenseth enters this weekend's Sprint Cup race at Bristol fifth in points after a 12th-place finish at Atlanta. Bumps aside, there is little doubt of Blickensderfer's impact. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Wallaces coming to OPS Mar 12, 2009
Steve Wallace is only 21, but his racing resume already includes multiple poles and top-five finishes in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, numerous victories in ARCA competition, a win in the first-ever Late Model stock car race at Bristol Motor Speedway and a national championship as a youth in the INEX Bandolero Car series. Perhaps his greatest achievement to date took place in 2004, when at 17 he became the youngest winner in the 37-year history of the Snowball Derby. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Two girls hit by car while walking to school Mar 11, 2009
A Ford Explorer hit the girls as they crossed Homedale Road at Bristol Avenue. Its driver tried to stop, but lost control on ice, according to Klamath County Sheriff Tim Evinger. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Morning Tipoff Mar 8, 2009
The 54-year-old started the August 1994 race at Bristol from the best position on the track. Playback. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
U.S. ties Switzerland in Davis Cup opener Mar 7, 2009
Harry Gant was 54 when he claimed the pole in August 1994 at Bristol. GOLF. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Vonn closes in on second overall title Mar 7, 2009
Only Harry Gant, who was 54 when he claimed the pole in August 1994 at Bristol, was older than Martin. A spectacular late goal from substitute Natasha Kai gave the United States soccer team a 1-0 win over Iceland and sent the defending champion into the final of the Algarve Cup in Ferreiras, Portugal. (Boston Globe)
#23/15 Minutewomen Head West For The Cathedral City Classic Feb 20, 2009
earned first team All-State honors three times at Bristol Eastern High School and was named the 2008 Coca-Cola Player of the Year. Already showing improvement in the circle and ability at the plate, Plourde will have the opportunity to learn from two very experienced upperclassmen this year. (Umassathletics.com)
English starting to fear Wales Feb 18, 2009
Pontypridd went down 52-35 at Saracens, Neath were thumped 36-22 at Leicester and 39-25 at the Gnoll by Northampton, Newport capitulated 38-10 at Bath and 42-5 at London Irish, Swansea lost 38-9 at Bath and 41-23 at Bristol, while Cardiff were embarrassed 31-0 at home to Northampton ... They lost 11-7 at Bristol during the 2006-07 campaign but turned the tables 17-11 at their Newport lair to go through as group winners. (WalesOnline)
Celebrities big fans of racing Feb 16, 2009
Urban, who has seen one race at Bristol (Tenn. Motor Speedway and whose favorite racing movie is "Cars," was supporting Marcos Ambrose, a native of Tasmania, who started 23rd. (Florida Today)
Biggie finds small mate - a tenth of his size and 70 years younger Feb 14, 2009
Tim Skelton, curator of reptiles at Bristol Zoo Gardens, said: "The arrival of Matilda is a great addition to our giant tortoise collection and it would be great if Biggie and Matilda bred in future.". Matilda joins Bristol Zoo's current two adult female giant tortoises, Twiggie and Helen. (BBC News -- UK)
