Add Robert Yates Racing to the ever-expanding list of Nextel Cup Series owners actively courting investment partners.
RYR president Doug Yates said Saturday that he and his father have been pursing investors for six months. They’ve gotten some inquiries but nothing solid, Yates said.
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Japan-based Toyota may not be the only Asian car maker in NASCAR in the coming years. DaimlerChrysler hasn’t sold its U.S. Chrysler division yet, but indications are two more major offers could be put on the table in the next few days.
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Pos, Car #, Driver, Manu, Time secs, Speed mph, Fast Lap, Laps Run
1 8 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Budweiser Chevy 20.235 93.580 11 56
2 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Express Chevy 20.255 93.488 21 76
3 1 Martin Truex Jr. Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Chevy 20.295 93.304 16 51
4 36 Jeremy Mayfield 360 OTC Toyota 20.296 93.299 24 [...]

Could Evernham Motorsports have company in courting Montreal Canadiens owner George Gillett?
Richard Petty, owner of Petty Enterprises, was an invited guest of Gillett at Tuesday’s Rangers-Canadiens game at the Bell Centre, Journal de Montréal reported this week. Kyle Petty didn’t shed much light on what his father and Gillett talked about Friday.
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Kyle Busch says he took no heat from NASCAR officials after he disparaged the car of tomorrow after winning the new model’s debut last week at Bristol Motor Speedway.
The 21-year-old Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet driver emerged from his car in victory lane and immediately began to criticize the new model. He said he said he could [...]