Archive for August 8th, 2007
Ambrose will drive Gordon’s car in first Cup start at Watkins Glen
15 Comments Quote selected text Published August 8th, 2007 in NASCAR News“I appreciate Robby coming to me with this gesture. It’s part apology and part compliment, as far as I’m concerned.” - Marcos Ambrose
Just for fun, Robby Gordon and Marcos Ambrose were supposed to hang out in the Charlotte area on Wednesday, maybe head out to Lake Norman for a good time. Ambrose, the likeable [...]
Sterling Marlin weighing his options for the future
4 Comments Quote selected text Published August 8th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsSterling Marlin is not sure of his plans. Now 50, he planned to make this his final full season. He wanted to run a partial schedule next year but doesn’t know if that will happen now. “I can’t talk to other teams until my contract with Ginn is settled. Hopefully that’ll be this week and [...]
Could Stewart leave Gibbs if they move to Toyota?
36 Comments Quote selected text Published August 8th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsAccording to rumors, the decision at Joe Gibbs Racing to switch to Japanese automaker Toyota gives Tony Stewart the option to leave the team.
Mayfield out at Bill Davis Racing at years’ end
7 Comments Quote selected text Published August 8th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsBill Davis Racing officials announced Tuesday that driver Jeremy Mayfield will not return to the team next year.
Mayfield joined BDR for the 2007 season as the team expanded to a two-car operation for Toyota’s first season in Nextel Cup, but he has struggled this year, qualifying for only eight of the 21 races.
Will NASCAR mergers squash the smaller teams?
6 Comments Quote selected text Published August 8th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsOne thing we keep hearing about NASCAR’s Car of Tomorrow is that it is supposed to make racing more affordable. Virtually no modifications are allowed, so teams shouldn’t need huge fleets of track-specific cars. They shouldn’t have to spend exorbitantly on engineering and technology. Smaller or new teams ought to be able to [...]
Kahne to run the Knoxville Nationals
6 Comments Quote selected text Published August 8th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsKasey Kahne will return to competition at the Knoxville Raceway on Wednesday night, August 8, 2007 as he attempts to qualify for the 47th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals. He will drive the car # 91, owned by Kasey Kahne Mororsports, and team with Joey Saldana in the Kasey Kahne #9.
Four Busch Series teams penalized for Montreal infractions
4 Comments Quote selected text Published August 8th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsNASCAR has penalized four Busch Series teams for infractions found during last weekend’s event at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal.
Charles “Cully” Barraclough, crew chief of the No. 90 Ford driven by Stephen Leicht, was fined $10,000 for divider pistons in both front shock absorbers that were not installed to the manufacturer’s specifications and for oil [...]
Rusty Wallace on racing at Watkins Glen
4 Comments Quote selected text Published August 8th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsQ – You were one of the most successful NASCAR drivers on road courses, with six road course wins in your career. How did you do so well?
“Road racing is all about rhythm and compromise. There are so many corners and you’ve got to be able to understand them all. You have to really enjoy [...]
