Archive for August 16th, 2007
Is AT&T going to snub NASCAR, keep their logos on the #31 car?-UPDATED
20 Comments Quote selected text Published August 16th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsUPDATE:
AT&T plans to have its logos on the No. 31 Nextel Cup car for Richard Childress Racing this weekend at Michigan International Speedway.
Although the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned an injunction permitting the logos, AT&T still has time to request a reconsideration of the ruling, and until that process is over, it can keep [...]
Martin to race for Hendrick in Busch car at Michigan
4 Comments Quote selected text Published August 16th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsMark Martin will make his fourth Busch Series start of the season this weekend - and his second with Hendrick Motorsports. The series’ all-time leading winner with 47 career victories will drive the No. 5 Chevrolet at Michigan International Speedway.
Childress still contemplating a 4th team for 2008
8 Comments Quote selected text Published August 16th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsNow that he’s lost out on the Kyle Busch sweepstakes, car owner Richard Childress is contemplating his next move. He’d like to add another quality Nextel Cup Series driver to his team so he can put a fourth full time car on the track next season. However, time is running out to get that done.
Knaus returns as #48 crew chief after 6 week suspension
8 Comments Quote selected text Published August 16th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsLowe’s Chevy driver Jimmie Johnson and the Nextel Cup Series travel to Michigan International Speedway this weekend for Sunday’s 400-mile race. Johnson finished fifth and second in the last two races at Pocono and Watkins Glen. This weekend, Crew Chief Chad Knaus rejoins the team after a six-race absence.
Letarte returns as #24 crew chief after 6 week suspension
7 Comments Quote selected text Published August 16th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsThis week’s 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway marks the return of crew chief Steve Letarte for Jeff Gordon, but the #24 team has not missed a beat in his six-race absence. In those six races, Gordon posted top-10 finishes in each of them - including four top-fives - and accumulated more points than [...]
Tums scheme for Stremme at Michigan
3 Comments Quote selected text Published August 16th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsDavid Stremme will take to the track this weekend at Michigan in an all Tums fashion. The #40 Tums Dodge will feature the blue Tums signature logo across the hood and both rear quarter panels.
The rear of the Charger will feature Tums tablets. The last run for the #40, outfitted in the Tums logo, was [...]
Jarrett to run Busch race at Bristol backed by UPS
3 Comments Quote selected text Published August 16th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsUPS announced plans to sponsor Dale Jarrett in the Food City 250 Busch Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Aug. 24, as part of the UPS Centennial Celebration.
Randy Goss will serve as crew chief for Jarrett and the #44 UPS Centennial Toyota Busch team.
