Archive for April, 2008
Opinion: Can Gibbs Afford To Let Stewart Go?
Can Joe Gibbs Racing afford to lose two-time Cup champion Tony Stewart? In a word, no.
DEI Picks Up Truex’s Option For ’09
Dale Earnhardt Inc has picked up Martin Truex Jr’s option for 2009, and the team is hoping to sign him to a longer-term deal in the future.
Lepage Apologizes For Causing Wreck
Kevin Lepage apologized for causing the wreck that collected around 15 cars in the Aaron’s 312.
Was Kyle Busch Out Of Bounds?
Kyle Busch appeared to pass Jimmie Johnson with two tires below the yellow line. It’s probably up for debate as to whether he actually was forced down below the line, or if he even advanced his position. That said, I did not hear one question or comment about it during the broadcast.
Kyle Busch Wins Aaron’s 499
Kyle Busch overcame an early pit road mistake and avoided two late wrecks, one on the last lap, to win the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway.
Tony Stewart Wins Aaron’s 312
Tony Stewart held off a hard-charging Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the last lap to win the Aaron’s 312 at Talladega Superspeedway, his first at the track and third Nationwide victory this season. Stewart led Junior and Greg Biffle to the green flag on a restart with two laps to go. Coming out of turn 4, Junior layed back, hooking up with Biffle. The two got a run on Stewart, with Biffle pushing Junior into the lead on the backstretch. But, Biffle and Junior couldn’t keep it together, which killed Junior’s momentum.
Tony Stewart Considering His Options
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Tony Stewart is considering several offers to leave the team, including at least one that would allow him ownership. Rumors are the he may buy a portion of Haas Racing CNC.
