Archive for January 17th, 2008
Childress auctioning Intimidator’s car
15 Comments Quote selected text Published January 17th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsA highlight on the auction block of the 2008 Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event will be “The Intimidator,” a one-of-a-kind Richard Childress ‘69 Series 3 Camaro that honors the accomplishments of Childress with NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt.
The 37th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event will be held Jan. 12-20, 2008, in Scottsdale, Ariz. The Intimidator ’69 Series [...]
Marlin has uphill climb to Daytona 500
3 Comments Quote selected text Published January 17th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsSterling Marlin twice has won the Daytona 500 in his racing career. A shot at winning number 3 in the 50th running of the race Feb. 17 took a huge hit this week after three sub-par days of testing.
Marlin’s #09 Chevy, owned by Phoenix Racing, had the 46th-fastest speed, at 186.162 mph, of the 58 [...]
Harry Gant to race the famed No. 33 in the Old School Racing Tour
4 Comments Quote selected text Published January 17th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsOld School Racing will take old school fans back in time when they kick off their inaugural Old School Racing Tour this May. That is when the fans will be able to see their favorite drivers and the paint schemes they made famous.
NASCAR likely to change gear rule before Daytona 500
9 Comments Quote selected text Published January 17th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsNASCAR is still evaluating data from Sprint Cup Series testing at Daytona International Speedway, but it looks as if there likely will be a change in the gear rule when competitors return in February. Teams currently have a choice of a 370 gear or a 375 gear, but their RPMs are above what NASCAR is [...]
