Archive for July 12th, 2007

“We (WCNC.com) have a retraction on a story we first reported Wednesday. Wildlife officers cited a boater on Lake Norman on the Fourth of July for boating while impaired and speeding. Ryan Young is facing those charges.

The Coca-Cola 600 likely will keep its name and won’t have to share the specific Coke brand with another NASCAR race despite a major sponsorship deal announced Monday.

Bill Elliott wishes to respond to the allegations that he rescinded an agreement to appear in the IWK 250 Pro All Stars Series at Riverside International Speedway, scheduled for Saturday, July 21 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
“I steadfastly deny that there was ever a final contract, spoken or written, in which I agreed to both attend [...]

Jeff Gordon will run a special #24 DuPont Nicorette Chevy paint scheme at this weekend’s USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway . The special paint scheme coincides with one of the most unique sponsorships in motorsports history with Nicorette helping race fans and crew members quit smoking through its QUIT Crew program.

CONCORD, N.C. - Asked to grade to his No. 17 DEWALT Ford Fusion team’s performance in the first half of the 2007 season, Matt Kenseth said, “B to B minus.”
“It’s been OK, but I gauge our season on winning championships,” said Kenseth. “Right now, we aren’t at that level. Sure, we’ve performed well and we’ve [...]

Despite having missed five races in 2007, Martin is still 18th in the Nextel Cup driver point standings, ahead of 13 drivers who have competed in all 18 events. In addition Martin trails 16th place Greg Biffle by only 65 points.
In addition to his cup duties at Chicagoland, Martin will take place in the Grand [...]