Hendrick Motorsports
Phoenix Racing To Shut Down At End Of Season?
Jayski is reporting, via MikeMulhern.net, Phoenix Racing owner James Finch is planning to shut down the No. 09 team at the end of the Sprint Cup season, despite reports that Kasey Kahne was in talks to run the car next season as he waits to Mark Martin’s contract to expire so that he can take over [...]
McMurray Completes Trifecta For Ganassi At Brickyard
Jamie McMurray used a two-tire gamble to become only the third driver to win the Daytona 500 and the Brickyard 400 in the same season, joining Dale Jarrett and Jimmie Johnson. The win also gave team owner Chip Ganassi victories in the Daytona 500, the Indy 500, and the Brickyard 400 in the same year.
Sadler Not Returning To Richard Petty Motorsports
Elliott Sadler, driver of the Richard Petty Motorsports’ No. 19 Sprint Cup Ford, said he has no plans with the team beyond this season, and that he is open to other options for the 2011 season.
Is Mark Martin Headed To Red Bull Racing In 2011?
There is a rumor circulating that Mark Martin could be headed to Red Bull Racing next season, which would allow Kasey Kahne to move to Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 5 a year earlier than expected. But, is the rumor true?
Reutimann Signs Three-Year Extension With MWR
David Reutimann has signed a three-year extension with Michael Waltrip Racing to remain as driver of the No. 00 Sprint Cup Toyota Camry.
Mears Out At Red Bull Racing, Sorenson In
Casey Mears is apparently not returning to Red Bull Racing’s No. 83 Sprint Cup Toyota when the series returns to oval tracks. This will be the third time in his career that he finds himself out of a competitive ride.
Finch Denies Talking With Hendrick About Kahne
Despite reports that Hendrick Motorsports is in talks with Phoenix Racing about a potential ride for Kasey Kahne in 2011, James Finch, owner of PR, said that he has not had discussions with Rick Hendrick. He said: I’d like to do it, but I have not been contacted by Rick or anyone else at Hendrick [...]
HMS, Phoenix Racing In Talks For 2011 Ride For Kahne
Hendrick Motorsports team owner Rick Hendrick is working with James Finch, owner of Phoenix Racing and the No. 09 Chevy, to secure a 2011 ride for Kasey Kahne, who signed on to drive for HMS in 2012, earlier this year.
Report: Wal-Mart In Talks With HMS About Sponsorship
According to SceneDaily.com, Wal-Mart is in “deep discussions” with Hendrick Motorsports about sponsoring the No. 24 Chevy and driver Jeff Gordon. Wal-Mart is also said to be in talks about a deal that would make the retail giant the exclusive retailer in the mass merchandise space. At this point, it’s unclear whether or not Wal-Mart [...]
Rumor: Budweiser To Richard Childress Racing, Harvick
Autoracing1.com (subscription required) is reporting that Budweiser will move its Sprint Cup sponsorship from Kasey Kahne, who is leaving Richard Petty Motorsports to join Hendrick Motorsports, to Kevin Harvick and Richard Childress Racing’s No. 29, who is losing his Shell Pennzoil sponsorship to Penske Racing’s No. 22 and driver Kurt Busch. At this point, this is a [...]
