Archive for February, 2012
Knaus, Malec Suspended; Johnson Loses 25 Points
NASCAR issues points penalties, suspensions, and fines to the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team for infractions found during opening-day inspections for Speedweeks.
Kenseth Survives To Win Bizarre Daytona 500
Matt Kenseth held off Dale Earnhardt Jr to win a Daytona 500 that featured the first postponement in its history, and a bizarre accident that engulfed part of the track in flames.
Buescher Grabs First N’wide Win In Wild Finish
In a weekend of unlikely winners, James Buescher took the checkered flag under caution in Drive4COPD 300 Nationwide Series race.
King Wins Daytona Truck Race In Three Overtimes
It took three attempts at a green-white-checkered-flag finish for John King to win his first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race in his eighth start in the series.
Bud Shootout Delivers Excitement Under The Lights
Bud Shootout Recap: Busch saves it twice, edges Stewart; Kurt Busch impresses in Phoenix Racing debut; Clint Bowyer battles back from early spin.
No. 48 Team Fails Inspection; Penalties Possible
NASCAR said it found modifications on the rear quarter panel of Jimmie Johnson’s Daytona 500 Chevy during initial inspection. The parts were confiscated, and Chad Knaus and the team face possible suspensions and fines. The C-pillars were where the issues were found.
Zest To Sponsor RFR’s No. 17, Matt Kenseth
Zest Soap will sponsor Roush Fenway Racing’s No. 17 Sprint Cup Ford Fusion, driven by Matt Kenseth, for four Cup races this season.
McDowell To Run No. 98 For Phil Parsons Racing in Cup
Michael McDowell will drive the No. 98 Ford for Phil Parsons Racing for the entire 2012 Sprint Cup Series season, the team announced. In the off-season, PPR merged with Whitney Motorsports, and partnered with Mike Curb, a long-time NASCAR and IZOD Indycar Series owner.
Elliott To Drive For NEMCO Motorsports In Daytona 500
NEMCO Motorsports, the team owned by Joe Nemechek, announced that Bill Elliott will drive the team’s No. 97 Sprint Cup Toyota in the 2012 Daytona 500.
Labonte To Drive For FAS Lane Racing In Daytona 500
Terry Labonte will drive the No. 32 Ford for FAS Lane Racing in the 2012 Daytona 500, the team announced.
