Archive for March 5th, 2007
Earnhardt, Jr says engine problems are fixed for Vegas
4 Comments Quote selected text Published March 5th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsDale Earnhardt Jr. says his team has figured out the source of its engine woes and is optimistic heading into Sunday’s UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Both Earnhardt Jr. and his Dale Earnhardt Inc. teammate Martin Truex Jr. suffered engine failures at California Speedway Feb. 25. Since then, the DEI [...]
Kobalt Tools to sponsor Johnson in Cup, Busch races
0 Comments Quote selected text Published March 5th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsKobalt Tools will sponsor the #48 Lowe’s Chevy in two of Jimmie Johnson’s Nextel Cup Series races as well as all three of his Busch Series races in 2007. Kobalt Tools will also be the title sponsor for the March 18 race at Atlanta Motor Speedway now called the Kobalt Tools 500.
Top 10 Nextel Cup drivers (and beyond) breakdown heading into Las Vegas
1 Comment Quote selected text Published March 5th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsTop 10 drivers looking to Vegas - and beyond 2007-02-26
Below is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 10 along with some other notable drivers, going into the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 11.
Top 10 drivers …
Earnhardt, Jr and Petty unveil wax figures this week
2 Comments Quote selected text Published March 5th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsDale Earnhardt Jr. and Richard Petty will appear in the flesh and in wax in Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s Neon Garage. Earnhardt Jr. and Petty, the seven-time NASCAR champion, will unveil their wax figures at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 9. The two figures will remain in the Neon Garage throughout the weekend.
Principal to sponsor Ginn Racing in 2007
0 Comments Quote selected text Published March 5th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsThe Principal Financial Group, the nation’s 401(k) leader1 and premiere benefits provider, announced today that its expanded relationship with Ginn Racing will include a two-race primary sponsorship of the #01 Chevy, co-driven by Mark Martin and Regan Smith during the 2007 Nextel Cup season.
Allmendinger frustrated with NASCAR transition
6 Comments Quote selected text Published March 5th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsVeteran Scott Pruett had some sage opinion about AJ Allmendinger’s situation in NASCAR. “The reality is he is taking on the most difficult circumstance,” Pruett said, “as a driver who hasn’t been involved in the sport, who hasn’t been in these cars before and with a team that is brand-new to the sport. … [...]
Former NFL player Mathis looks for sponsor to run team
0 Comments Quote selected text Published March 5th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsFor the past two years, former NFL player Terance Mathis, has been working the telephones trying to find a sponsor for his Victory Motorsports. He brings star appeal to the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, as well as the opportunity for the sport to embrace a minority-owned team.
On the surface, it should be an easy sell. [...]
