Archive for July, 2008
Newman Agrees To Drive For Stewart Haas, Sources Say
ESPN.com has learned that Ryan Newman had agreed in principle to drive for Stewart Haas Racing next season. But, the deal could take up to a month to finalize due to negotiations with sponsors, sources say. The deal reunites Newman with his former crew chief, with whom he has had some success, Matt Borland, who is [...]
Johnson To Drive Truck For Randy Moss At Bristol
Jimmie Johnson will make his Craftsman Truck Series debut driving the No. 81 Randy Moss Motorsports Chevy Silverado Aug. 20 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Truex, DEI's Siegel In Shouting Match
After it was reported that Martin Truex Jr. agreed to a two-year extension with Dale Earnhardt Inc., Truex immediately denied the report, saying: It’s [expletive]. I don’t know what the hell [the reporter] is talking about. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Following his denial, Truex reportedly had a shouting match with DEI’s president [...]
Newman Not Heading To JGR
ESPN is reporting that Ryan Newman is not heading to Joe Gibbs Racing next season to fill the No. 20 being vacated by Tony Stewart at the end of the season. In comments before the Allstate 400 from Indianapolis Motor Speedway, JGR president J.D. Gibbs said of Newman: Another time, another day, maybe. He’s a great [...]
Johnson Wins The Allstate 400
Jimmie Johnson held off Carl Edwards on the final shootout to win the Allstate 400 from Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Because of excessive tire wear, NASCAR decided to throw competition cautions throughout the race, keeping the runs between 10 and 12 laps. With about 10 laps to go, NASCAR threw the final competition caution setting the [...]
Stewart Haas Racing To Field No. 4
SceneDaily is reporting that in addition to the No. 14 that Tony Stewart will drive for Stewart Haas Racing next season, the team will also field the No. 4. The No. 4 was Stewart’s early number during his go kart racing days. While an announcement has not been made as to who will drive the No. [...]
Truex Denies Report Of Extension
Martin Truex Jr. denied published reports that he has reached a deal on a two-year contract extension with Dale Earnhardt Inc. to drive the No. 1 Chevy in the Sprint Cup next season. While he acknowledged that both sides were in talks and that things were going well, he said: It’s [expletive]. I don’t know [...]
Busch Wins Kroger 200
Kyle Busch dominated the Kroger 200 benefiting Riley Hospital for Children from O’Reilly Raceway Park, leading 197 of 200 laps to earn his sixth Nationwide series victory on the season. Ironically enough, Busch crushed the competition after NASCAR cut Toyota’s horsepower. So much for that. The win marks Busch’s 15th win in NASCAR’s top three [...]
Truex Jr. To Stay At DEI
ESPN is reporting that according to sources familiar with the matter, Martin Truex Jr. has agreed in principle to a deal that would keep him at Dale Earnhardt Inc. through the 2010 season. Truex said about a potential extension: We’re getting there, yeah. Things are going well right. I’m pretty happy. This doesn’t come as a [...]
McMurray To Stay With Roush
ESPN is reporting that Jamie McMurray said that he would be with Roush Fenway Racing next season with Crown Royal as a sponsor after his qualifying lap at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. McMurray has been involved in several rumors including being headed to the fourth Richard Childress Racing team, sponsored by General Mills, or heading to [...]
