Archive for June 1st, 2006
Stremme out for Infineon, Pruett to Drive #40
0 Comments Quote selected text Published June 1st, 2006 in NASCAR NewsChip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announced Wednesday that road-racing specialist Scott Pruett will drive the team’s No. 40 Dodge in the Nextel Cup race at Infineon Raceway on June 25.
Pruett, who drives full-time on the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series, will substitute for Cup rookie David Stremme for that weekend.
Stremme, who is [...]
Busch Fined $50,000 for Coca-Cola 600 Incident
0 Comments Quote selected text Published June 1st, 2006 in NASCAR NewsKyle Busch felt the sting of his angry toss in his wallet Wednesday, when NASCAR fined him $50,000 for throwing a safety device at Casey Mears’ passing car.
Busch was also docked 25 driver points and placed on probation until the end of the year, and car owner Rick Hendrick was docked 25 championship points.
The monetary [...]
Andretti, Unser Jr. Decline Texas Motor Speedway Offer
0 Comments Quote selected text Published June 1st, 2006 in MainFresh off their IndyCar returns at the Indianapolis 500 last month, Michael Andretti and Al Unser Jr. have both declined Texas Motor Speedway’s sponsorship offer to compete on the June 10 IRL date at TMS. The track has offered $100,000 to have the veterans taking part in the race, which marks the venue’s 10th anniversary.
“We [...]
