Archive for August, 2012
Kenseth To Join Joe Gibbs Racing In 2013?
Joe Gibbs Racing is expected to announce that Matt Kenseth will take over driving duties of the No. 20 JGR Sprint Cup Toyota in 2013.
Kurt Busch Speaking With Teams About 2013 Cup Ride
Kurt Busch has spoken with several teams about Cup rides for 2013, with two of those teams being teams that were potential Dodge teams before the manufacturer elected to bow out of NASCAR competition in 2013.
Edwards Says He Is Not Candidate For Penske’s No. 22
During a teleconference this week with reporters, Roush Fenway Racing driver Carl Edwards squashed rumors that he was considering a move to Penske Racing’s No. 22 Sprint Cup Series team next season.
MWR Reaches Contract Extension With Truex Jr
Michael Waltrip Racing has reached a contract extension with Martin Truex Jr to keep him in the No. 56 NAPA Toyota in the Sprint Cup Series.
Hamlin Wins Action-Packed Cup Race At Bristol
Denny Hamlin won the Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, his third win of the season. Four also clinched berths in the Chase.
Logano Wins Sixth Nationwide Race Of The Season
Joey Logano won the Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway, his career-best sixth Nationwide Series victory of the season.
Peters Leads Every Lap In Bristol Trucks Win
Timothy Peters led every lap in the UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway, snatching back sole possession of the points lead in the Camping World Truck Series.
NASCAR Penalizes No. 27 Team For Michigan Infractions
Richard Childress Racing’s No. 27 Sprint Cup Series team and driver Paul Menard have been penalized by NASCAR for infractions found during post race inspection after the Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
NASCAR Penalizes No. 18 JGR Team For Michigan Infractions
NASCAR announced that the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Sprint Cup Series team has been penalized for rules infractions found during practice for the Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
Wilson Out As Harvick’s Crew Chief
Shane Wilson is out as crew chief for Richard Childress Racing’s No. 29 Sprint Cup Chevy and driver Kevin Harvick.
