Testing changes to be announced soon?
UPDATE #3 John Darby, Sprint Cup series director, spoke with the media at Texas on Saturday:Q: WHAT KIND OF A RESPONSE ARE YOU GETTING FROM TEAMS ON A TESTING POLICY … Read More
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Dale Jr. hammers NASCAR
Dale Jr. tears apart NASCAR Dale Earnhardt Jr. went from race car driver to philosopher Friday at Texas Motor Speedway. And in the process, stock car racing's favorite son likely … Read More
Gordon say Letarte will continue as crew chief
Should Gordon not crack the win column before the season finale at Homestead, don't expect any wholesale changes to the #24 squad including crew chief Steve Letarte's post. "We're not … Read More
McClure pleads not guilty
Morgan-McClure Motorsports co-owner Larry McClure pled not guilty to tax fraud charges Thursday in U.S. District Court in Abingdon, Va., according to court records. According to the indictment issued Tuesday … Read More
Atlanta NASCAR TV Rating
UPDATE The final rating for last Sunday's Sprint Cup race in Atlanta was a 3.6/8 share, down 10% from last year's 4.0 final rating, also on ABC. The grandstands in … Read More
NASCAR nixes GEM’s move to Toyota?
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. Gillett-Evernham Motorsports has been in talks with nearly every possible team in the garage area looking to merge including Bill Davis Racing, … Read More
Carl Edwards getting married
Dr. Kate Downey and Carl Edwards are engaged to be married Carl Edwards recently got engaged to Dr. Kate Downey, a hometown friend. "She’s a wonderful, wonderful woman," the 29-year-old … Read More
NASCAR takes rear-end housing of #18
UPDATE A NASCAR spokesman says sanctioning body officials have found that the rear housing taken from the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota driven by Kyle Busch following the Sprint … Read More
NASCAR team owner indicted on tax charges
The general manager of Abingdon-based Morgan-McClure Motorsports has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges relating to wire fraud, mail fraud and violations of federal tax law, the … Read More
Wimmer looking for Sprint Cup ride
Scott Wimmer In addition to preparing for this week's Nationwide Series race, at Texas, Scott Wimmer is also in the process of tracking down a ride for next season. Richard … Read More
RCR Names DiCio Director of Business Development
Michael DiCio has been named managing director of business development for 11-time NASCAR championship-winning Richard Childress Racing. DiCio comes to RCR with nearly 30 years’ experience in marketing and business … Read More
Waltrip team gets new Technical Director
Nick Hughes has been named to replace Dr. Eric Warren as technical director at Michael Waltrip Racing, the team announced Tuesday. "I am looking forward to the challenge of combining … Read More
FCC to sponsor Yates car
UPDATE A taxpayer watchdog group named FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin the October Porker of the Month, hitting the Republican for the agency's sponsorship of Mr. Gilliland, a fellow North … Read More
MWR names new Technical Director
Nick Hughes has been named technical director at Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR). "I am looking forward to the challenge of combining the skills of our engineering group with the experience … Read More
More proof Dodge needs to quit
What does 'factory support' really mean in NASCAR today? One, a sponsorship check; two, engine support; three, other technical support. Dodge teams have won four of this year's 32 races, … Read More
Three Red Bull Racing employees punished
Officials with Red Bull Racing have fired one employee and disciplined at least two others, following penalties for an infraction after the Oct. 19 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at … Read More
McReynolds on Jimmie Johnson and Cale Yarborough’s Record
Larry McReynolds, NASCAR analyst for SPEED, discusses Jimmie Johnson’s day at Atlanta Motor Speedway, his strengths and his chances of matching Cale Yarborough’s championship record. Following are McReynolds' thoughts: Q: … Read More
Kodak ends NASCAR and Grand-Am sponsorship
Ryan Newman won't be wearing those Kodak sponsor shoulder straps anymore Kodak said today it will conclude its corporate sponsorship of motorsports with NASCAR and Penske Racing effective at the … Read More
Logano to attempt Texas
Joe Gibbs Racing will try yet again to get Joey Logano into one of its cars this season by sending him to Texas Motor Speedway next weekend. Logano has tried … Read More
SMI to move failing Atlanta race to Kentucky
Despite the official "estimated" attendance figure of 80,000, the stands Sunday for the Atlanta Sprint Cup race looked more like a Craftsman Truck or Nationwide race crowd. And we are … Read More
Martin could replace Casey Mears in Hendrick No. 5
Mark Martin said Sunday that he would like to drive in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway for Hendrick Motorsports, if it can be worked out. … Read More
Petty unhappy with Boston Ventures 2009 plans
This weekend, Tradin' Paint on SPEED welcomed NASCAR Scene reporter Bob Pockrass back to the program in Atlanta as the media guest. It was cold outside and Kyle Petty wore … Read More
Petty team announces 1-race sponsor
Petty Enterprises announces today that the Richard Petty Driving Experience will be the primary sponsor of the No. 45 Dodge, driven by Chad McCumbee, for the upcoming race at the … Read More
What happens to Dodge teams when Chrysler folds?
UPDATE #2 The biggest story here in Atlanta — that the ragged U.S. economy and slumping car sales are leading General Motors to the brink of what looks like a … Read More
Papis to run 50% of Cup races in ’09
UPDATE #2 Germain Racing has announced a press conference for Monday, after which this rumor will become 'fact.' 10/24/08 Former open-wheel star Max Papis is set to run a limited … Read More