Bill Davis Racing (BDR) announced today that Jeremy Mayfield will join the organization to drive the No. 36 Toyota Camry the team will field in 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series competition. Additionally, Dave Blaney, current driver of the No. 22 Bill Davis Racing entry, will remain in the Caterpillar car for the ‘07 season.

Tony Schumacher clocked the quickest Top Fuel run and posted the first 330 mph run Wednesday to close testing for the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, the world’s most prestigious drag race.

Panther Racing announced a primary sponsorship agreement with Lincoln Tech for the remainder of the 2006 season.

MB2 Motorsports announced that crew chief Richard “Slugger” Labbe has joined the NASCAR racing organization and will play a key role in the company’s expansion for 2007.

RuSPORT driver moved from intermediate care unit to regular hospital room; becoming more responsive

Two-time defending Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford champion Sebastien Bourdais (#1 McDonald’s Ford-Cosworth/Lola/Bridgestone) only has two sets of headlights in his rear-view mirror as he travels down the path toward a record-tying third consecutive championship.

Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma/Carneros 100/Valley of the Moon 100:

The Milwaukee Mile will play a key role in the performance of select NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series teams this coming Monday, August 28 and Tuesday, August 29.

The 2007 Nextel Cup Series schedule was announced Thursday, a 36-race slate starting with the 49th annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 18 at Daytona International Speedway. On Sunday, Nov. 18, Homestead-Miami Speedway will again host the season finale.

Jimmie Johnson:
ON GOING TO BRISTOL: “I’m ready for it. I’m ready to have it behind me. That race is a great a time. I love going there and I love watching races. I even enjoy being in the race but you never know what is going to happen. It’s a lot like a plate race. [...]