Archive for April 11th, 2007
JR Motorsports make McGrath signing official
0 Comments Quote selected text Published April 11th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsJR Motorsports introduced seven-time Supercross champion Jeremy McGrath as its newest late model driver on Tuesday, pairing one of the most popular Supercross stars of all time with NASCAR’s four-time most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr.
The announcement was made at the grand opening of the team’s new 66,000-square foot shop. McGrath will compete in a [...]
Hendrick has looked strong in 2007, but so has Gibbs
2 Comments Quote selected text Published April 11th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsWith the return of the traditional car this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway, it’s worthwhile to look at which drivers adapted the best to the Car of Tomorrow.
The long awaited “COT” debut at Bristol has come and gone, as has the follow-up event at Martinsville. With two of this year’s 16 COT races in the [...]
Elliott Sadler to auction race helmet for charity
0 Comments Quote selected text Published April 11th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsIt’s not everyday that NASCAR fans have the opportunity to purchase something that was worn by their favorite driver. But this April, fans will get that chance as Elliott Sadler auctions off his race-used helmet.
In an effort to promote Autism Awareness Month, Sadler will be wearing a special autism helmet at the remaining races throughout [...]
#2 Kurt Busch crew chief McCauley taking leave of absence
2 Comments Quote selected text Published April 11th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsTroy Raker has been named the interim leader of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge Team with driver Kurt Busch as crew chief Roy McCauley will be spending more time with wife, Amy, who is battling cancer.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Aiming For Texas-Style Victory
Jeff Gordon Seeking First Win At Texas; In 2007
Texas A Tough Place To Repeat
Hendrick Motorsports Seeks Fifth Consecutive Win
HMS, Joe Gibbs Racing Setting The Texas Standard
Texas Two-Step: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Primed For Breakout Race
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Down so far so early, Dale Earnhardt Jr. (No. 8 [...]
NASCAR co-founder’s son facing harassment suit
1 Comment Quote selected text Published April 11th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsThe 77-year-old namesake of NASCAR co-founder Edgar Otto on Tuesday was slapped with a sexual harassment lawsuit by a former employee.
The six-page lawsuit, filed in Palm Beach County Circuit Court, recounts in graphic detail the various ways Edgar Otto Jr. allegedly harassed 56-year-old Joyce Petrarca. It lists offensive comments he allegedly made and claims he [...]
