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KENNY IRWIN, JR. FOUNDATION: kennyirwinjrfoundation.org
In Part 2, I cover the years 1999 through the first half of the 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup season, including the race which took the life of Kenny Irwin, Jr.
This video is presented in conjunction with my documentary “Three Before February,” which chronicled the events of the 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup season, and saw Irwin compete in his final race: youtube.com/watch?v=5ibggCOGqpo
CHAPTERS
0:00 – Intro
2:34 – 9) The Next Jeff Gordon (November 1998 – August 1999)
27:57 – 10) Moving On (August 1999 – November 1999)
40:14 – 11) A New Beginning (August 1999 – November 1999)
47:57 – 12) Gathering Speed (February 2000 – July 2000)
1:08:45 – 13) Loudon (July 2000)
1:22:00 – Epilogue
MUSIC
"Motivational Cinematic Emotional Soundtrack" by SergioProductions
youtube.com/watch?v=bXG9z_H7Pz8
VIDEO CREDITS
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjZQnMo0uMCGZR3Wfp_wN7THW7Vy-45mk
ARTICLES (CONTINUED FROM PART 1)
Murphy, Brandan. “Sudden tragedy teaches young writer emotional lesson,” Journal and Courier, August 4, 2000.
Nye, Rich. “Forever at the Wheel,” The Indianapolis Star, August 13, 2000.
Patterson, Ken. “Cramped quarters leads to Chop Shop,” The Anniston Star, February 7, 1999.
Pearce, Al. “Irvan won races, but not hearts,” News and Record, July 12, 1997.
Poole, David. “Class of ’98,” The Akron Beacon Journal, September 5, 1997.
Risher, Harry C. “A mixed bag of motorsports action,” Rushville Republican, July 10, 2000.
Shinzawa, Fluto. “Adam’s ‘spirit is still there’,” Concord Monitor, July 8, 2000.
Shinzawa, Fluto. “Ano,ther tragedy shakes speedway,” Concord Monitor, July 8, 2000.
Shinzawa, Fluto. “Wallace gets up to speed,” Concord Monitor, July 8, 2000.
Sturbin, John. “Drivers show benefit of safety lecture,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, June 7, 1997.
Sturbin, John. “Family car takes over for Ford,” Syracuse Herald-Journal, July 31, 1997.
Sturbin, John. “Irvan puts in mixed results in NASCAR,” Syracuse Herald-Journal, September 18, 1997.
Sturbin, John. “Rookies try to look past hype,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, February 12, 1998.
Williams, Deb. “Tears from heaven,” NASCAR Winston Cup Scene, July 13, 2000.
Williams, Deb. “Petty Returns to crash site,” NASCAR Winston Cup Scene, July 13, 2000.
Williams, Trey. “Spring has sprung at BMS again,” Bristol Herald Courier, March 30, 1998.
Wood, Skip. “R. Gordon, Sabates put feuding in past,” USA Today, September 9, 1999.
UNCREDITED ARTICLES
Associated Press. “NASCAR a foreign language for rookie,” The Post-Standard, June 19, 1998.
Associated Press. “Winston Cup rookie saves best for last,” The Mobile Register, November 7, 1998.
Associated Press. “Irwin won’t race for Yates in 2000,” The Roanoke Times, August 12, 1999.
Associated Press, “Moment of Silence,” The Post-Standard, July 8, 2000.
Forum wire reports. “Busch wins DieHard 200 Trucks race,” The Forum, July 2, 2000.
Unknown, “Stewart moves closer to National title,” Rushville Republican, October 26, 1994.
Unknown. “PR Firm Is Selected for Blair Motorsports,” Statesville Record and Landmark, May 16, 1996.
Unknown. “Checkered flags,” The Daily Advocate, October 29, 1996.
Unknown. “QB Brett Favre Moves to NASCAR,” Floyd County Times, February 17, 1999.
Unknown. “Texas track tolerable, which is improvement,” The Charlotte Observer, March 28, 1999.
Unknown. “Sabco signs Alexander,” Danville Register and Bee, January 13, 2000.
OTHER SOURCES
Kenny Irwin, Jr. BellSouth Racing Press Kit 2000
Kenny Irwin, Jr. Havoline Racing Press Kit 1998-1999
INTERNET SOURCES
BellSouth Racing Press Release (Rockingham), March 1, 2000; web.archive.org/web/20000301151007/http://www.bellsouth.com:80/Sports/estore/content/spo/ra/spo_belrac.htm
BellSouth Racing Press Release (Richmond), May 11, 2000;
web.archive.org/web/20000511101226/http://www.bellsouth.com:80/Sports/estore/content/spo/ra/spo_belrac.htm
BellSouth Racing Press Release (All-Star / FEMA Project Impact), June 1, 2000;
web.archive.org/web/20000601233320/http://www.bellsouth.com/Sports/estore/content/spo/ra/spo_belrac_prerel.htm
BellSouth Racing Press Release (Pocono), June 20, 2000;
web.archive.org/web/20000620221308/http://www.bellsouth.com:80/Sports/estore/content/spo/ra/spo_belrac.htm
BellSouth Racing Press Release (Pepsi 400 at Daytona), July 6, 2000; web.archive.org/web/20000706224644/http://www.bellsouth.com:80/Sports/estore/content/spo/ra/spo_belrac.htm
BellSouth Racing Press Release (Ganassi Joins Sabco), August 4, 2000; web.archive.org/web/20000818014954/http://www.bellsouth.com:80/Sports/estore/content/spo/ra/spo_belrac_prerel.htm
Newspapers.com
Racing-reference.info
TheThirdTurn.com, thethirdturn.com/wiki/Kenny_Irwin,_Jr.
KENNY IRWIN, JR. FOUNDATION: kennyirwinjrfoundation.org
In Part 2, I cover the years 1999 through the first half of the 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup season, including the race which took the life of Kenny Irwin, Jr.
This video is presented in conjunction with my documentary “Three Before February,” which chronicled the events of the 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup season, and saw Irwin compete in his final race: youtube.com/watch?v=5ibggCOGqpo
CHAPTERS
0:00 – Intro
2:34 – 9) The Next Jeff Gordon (November 1998 – August 1999)
27:57 – 10) Moving On (August 1999 – November 1999)
40:14 – 11) A New Beginning (August 1999 – November 1999)
47:57 – 12) Gathering Speed (February 2000 – July 2000)
1:08:45 – 13) Loudon (July 2000)
1:22:00 – Epilogue
MUSIC
"Motivational Cinematic Emotional Soundtrack" by SergioProductions
youtube.com/watch?v=bXG9z_H7Pz8
VIDEO CREDITS
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjZQnMo0uMCGZR3Wfp_wN7THW7Vy-45mk
ARTICLES (CONTINUED FROM PART 1)
Murphy, Brandan. “Sudden tragedy teaches young writer emotional lesson,” Journal and Courier, August 4, 2000.
Nye, Rich. “Forever at the Wheel,” The Indianapolis Star, August 13, 2000.
Patterson, Ken. “Cramped quarters leads to Chop Shop,” The Anniston Star, February 7, 1999.
Pearce, Al. “Irvan won races, but not hearts,” News and Record, July 12, 1997.
Poole, David. “Class of ’98,” The Akron Beacon Journal, September 5, 1997.
Risher, Harry C. “A mixed bag of motorsports action,” Rushville Republican, July 10, 2000.
Shinzawa, Fluto. “Adam’s ‘spirit is still there’,” Concord Monitor, July 8, 2000.
Shinzawa, Fluto. “Ano,ther tragedy shakes speedway,” Concord Monitor, July 8, 2000.
Shinzawa, Fluto. “Wallace gets up to speed,” Concord Monitor, July 8, 2000.
Sturbin, John. “Drivers show benefit of safety lecture,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, June 7, 1997.
Sturbin, John. “Family car takes over for Ford,” Syracuse Herald-Journal, July 31, 1997.
Sturbin, John. “Irvan puts in mixed results in NASCAR,” Syracuse Herald-Journal, September 18, 1997.
Sturbin, John. “Rookies try to look past hype,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, February 12, 1998.
Williams, Deb. “Tears from heaven,” NASCAR Winston Cup Scene, July 13, 2000.
Williams, Deb. “Petty Returns to crash site,” NASCAR Winston Cup Scene, July 13, 2000.
Williams, Trey. “Spring has sprung at BMS again,” Bristol Herald Courier, March 30, 1998.
Wood, Skip. “R. Gordon, Sabates put feuding in past,” USA Today, September 9, 1999.
UNCREDITED ARTICLES
Associated Press. “NASCAR a foreign language for rookie,” The Post-Standard, June 19, 1998.
Associated Press. “Winston Cup rookie saves best for last,” The Mobile Register, November 7, 1998.
Associated Press. “Irwin won’t race for Yates in 2000,” The Roanoke Times, August 12, 1999.
Associated Press, “Moment of Silence,” The Post-Standard, July 8, 2000.
Forum wire reports. “Busch wins DieHard 200 Trucks race,” The Forum, July 2, 2000.
Unknown, “Stewart moves closer to National title,” Rushville Republican, October 26, 1994.
Unknown. “PR Firm Is Selected for Blair Motorsports,” Statesville Record and Landmark, May 16, 1996.
Unknown. “Checkered flags,” The Daily Advocate, October 29, 1996.
Unknown. “QB Brett Favre Moves to NASCAR,” Floyd County Times, February 17, 1999.
Unknown. “Texas track tolerable, which is improvement,” The Charlotte Observer, March 28, 1999.
Unknown. “Sabco signs Alexander,” Danville Register and Bee, January 13, 2000.
OTHER SOURCES
Kenny Irwin, Jr. BellSouth Racing Press Kit 2000
Kenny Irwin, Jr. Havoline Racing Press Kit 1998-1999
INTERNET SOURCES
BellSouth Racing Press Release (Rockingham), March 1, 2000; web.archive.org/web/20000301151007/http://www.bellsouth.com:80/Sports/estore/content/spo/ra/spo_belrac.htm
BellSouth Racing Press Release (Richmond), May 11, 2000;
web.archive.org/web/20000511101226/http://www.bellsouth.com:80/Sports/estore/content/spo/ra/spo_belrac.htm
BellSouth Racing Press Release (All-Star / FEMA Project Impact), June 1, 2000;
web.archive.org/web/20000601233320/http://www.bellsouth.com/Sports/estore/content/spo/ra/spo_belrac_prerel.htm
BellSouth Racing Press Release (Pocono), June 20, 2000;
web.archive.org/web/20000620221308/http://www.bellsouth.com:80/Sports/estore/content/spo/ra/spo_belrac.htm
BellSouth Racing Press Release (Pepsi 400 at Daytona), July 6, 2000; web.archive.org/web/20000706224644/http://www.bellsouth.com:80/Sports/estore/content/spo/ra/spo_belrac.htm
BellSouth Racing Press Release (Ganassi Joins Sabco), August 4, 2000; web.archive.org/web/20000818014954/http://www.bellsouth.com:80/Sports/estore/content/spo/ra/spo_belrac_prerel.htm
Newspapers.com
Racing-reference.info
TheThirdTurn.com, thethirdturn.com/wiki/Kenny_Irwin,_Jr.
