Joe Gibbs Racing
If Kahne Leaves RPM; He May Have Four Options
According to a Dave Newton tweet, Kasey Kahne said that Richard Petty Motorsports has made him an offer to stay with the team after next season. But, Kahne said he wanted to see what other offers he gets. If he decides to leave, he could have his choice of four seats.
Busch Signs Multi-Year Extension With JGR
Kyle Busch signed a multi-year contract extension to continue driving the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the Sprint Cup Series. The length of the contract was not made public, but Joe Gibbs hinted that it was for a long time.
Addington Named Crew Chief Of PCR’s No. 2
Penske Championship Racing announced that Steve Addington will serve as crew chief for the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge and driver Kurt Busch next season. Addington comes to PCR from Joe Gibbs Racing, where he served as crew chief for Kurt’s younger brother, Kyle Busch, and the No. 18 Toyota.
RWR Forms Technical Alliance With JGR
Rusty Wallace Racing, which is switching to Toyota in the Nationwide Series next season, has announced that it has formed a technical alliance with Joe Gibbs Racing. JGR will provide technical support for the team’s factory-backed Toyota Camrys. Engines will be provided by Triad Racing Development.
Addington Out At JGR?
According to Foxsports, Steve Addington cleaned out his office at Joe Gibbs Racing, after six seasons with the team. He is rumored to be headed to Penske Championship Racing’s No. 2 with driver Kurt Busch, or to Richard Petty Motorsports’s No. 19 with Elliott Sadler.
JGR, Busch Penalized 25 Points
Joe Gibbs Racing and driver Kyle Busch were penalized 25 owners’ and drivers’ points, respectively, for improperly attached weight discovered during pre-race inspection for last weekend’s Nationwide Series race at Texas Motor Speedway, according to SceneDaily. The crew chief, Jason Ratcliff, was fined $5,000 and place on probation.
Addington Out, Rodgers In As Crew Chief Of No. 18
Joe Gibbs Racing announced that Dave Rogers, current crew chief of JGR’s No. 20 Nationwide Series team, will assume crew chief duties for Kyle Busch and the No. 18 Sprint Cup team. No word on Steve Addington’s new role.
Busch Getting New Crew Chief?
Joe Gibbs Racing is considering replacing Kyle Busch’s crew chief, Steve Addington, in an effort to improve the team’s on track performance next season, according to ESPN. JD Gibbs, president of JGR, indicated that the decision would be based on more than the team’s performance over the next four races.
Gilliland To Attempt 3 Races For JGR
Joe Gibbs Racing announced that David Gilliland will attempt three races in the No. 02 Farm Bureau Insurance Toyota. Gilliland will attempt races at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway, and Homestead-Miami Speedway.
NASCAR Issues Penalties To Joe Gibbs Racing
On Tuesday, NASCAR issued penalties and fines to Joe Gibbs Racing because the left front of its No. 18 Toyota was found to be too low during post-race inspection.
