Archive for September 30th, 2007
Nextel Cup Lifelock 400 Kansas Race Results
0 Comments Quote selected text Published September 30th, 2007 in Sprint Cup Race ResultsFIN, ST, CAR, DRIVER, MAKE, SPONSOR, PTS/BNS, LAPS, STATUS, WINNINGS
1 7 16 Greg Biffle Ford Aflac 190/5 210 Running 316,225
2 10 07 Clint Bowyer Chevrolet Jack Daniel’s 170/0 210 Running 218,525
3 1 48 Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet Lowe’s 170/5 210 Running 221,661
4 16 25 Casey Mears Chevrolet National Guard / GMAC 160/0 210 Running 153,050
5 4 24 Jeff Gordon Chevrolet DuPont 160/5 210 Running 161,311
Kansas Cup race back under red flag for rain-UPDATE
3 Comments Quote selected text Published September 30th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsUPDATE:
6:10PM CDT: The cars are back out on the track and they are about to go green. The race will be shortened to roughly 70 laps to accomodate darkness.
Stewart in hot water again after uttering obscenity on camera-UPDATE 2
103 Comments Quote selected text Published September 30th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsUPDATE 2:
Tony Stewart will not be penalized for an obscenity uttered during a live ESPN2 telecast of practice Saturday at Kansas Speedway, NASCAR Vice President Jim Hunter said Sunday afternoon.
Stewart was leaning into the driver window of Robby Gordon talking to him and when he turned to leave, he used an expletive in asking the [...]
Busch’s car fails post-race inspection-UPDATE
10 Comments Quote selected text Published September 30th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsUPDATE:
Hendrick Motorsports has used the same or a similar intake manifolds in other Busch Series events - and they have been inspected and passed - compared to the one that failed inspection following Kyle Busch’s win in the Yellow Transportation 300 on Saturday, HMS Vice President Doug Duchardt said.
Earnhardt Jr. to test his new No 88 car at AMS
7 Comments Quote selected text Published September 30th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsDale Earnhardt Jr. is expected to test the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet during a two-day Car Of Tomorrow test at Atlanta Motor Speedway and track officials will give fans the opportunity to be the first to see him on the track in his new ride.
Q and A with Robin Pemberton
2 Comments Quote selected text Published September 30th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsRobin Pemberton is NASCAR’s vice president of competition, and as such oversees rules and regulations. That makes him NASCAR’s top cop. On Friday, he took a few minutes to answer some questions for The Kansas City Star.
Are you happy with the progress of the Car of Tomorrow?
Yes, very. I think the teams have adjusted well. [...]
Busch to move to COT in 2009?
6 Comments Quote selected text Published September 30th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsThe Busch Series will be going to a NASCAR-approved chassis, at least a brother if not a twin to the current “car of tomorrow” in the future, likely as early as 2009.
Jarrett ponders future with UPS and NASCAR
2 Comments Quote selected text Published September 30th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsAbout two months ago, Nextel Cup veteran Dale Jarrett approached officials from his sponsor, UPS, and essentially put his racing future in their hands.
Together, they are mulling a number of options, including running a limited schedule next season or, perhaps, leaving the ride.
Team Rensi losing McDonalds and FreeCreditReport.com
3 Comments Quote selected text Published September 30th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsTeam Rensi Motorsports, which challenged for the Busch Series title in 2003 with Bobby Hamilton Jr., is looking for sponsors for both of its cars for 2008. Team president Ronnie Russell confirmed Friday that the team will lose McDonald’s and FreeCreditReport.com as sponsors of its cars.
