Archive for February, 2008
Gordon says he’ll enter the Indy 500 if he loses his NASCAR appeal
16 Comments Quote selected text Published February 29th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsIf Robby Gordon Motorsports loses its appeal next week of the penalty levied by NASCAR for a rules violation committed during Daytona Speedweek, Robby Gordon may choose to enter the Indianapolis 500.
Robby Gordon Motorsports was penalized 100 points and fined $100,000 for installing an illegal nose on the No. 7 Dodge at the outset of […]
TMS president Gossage offers drivers a ‘reward’ for throwing helmet
24 Comments Quote selected text Published February 29th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsTexas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage says he was glad to learn that NASCAR has decided to loosen the reins on drivers this season, and as a result he has put up a “reward” for any helmet tossed during competition.
“I’m offering $15,000 for any helmet thrown by a Cup series driver during a race between […]
Kyle Busch wins hometown pole in Las Vegas
3 Comments Quote selected text Published February 29th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsKyle Busch carried his hot start to the season into his hometown Friday, winning the pole at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
6 Dodges crash in Las Vegas first Sprint Cup practice
0 Comments Quote selected text Published February 29th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsHalfway through the first NASCAR Sprint Cup practice at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, six drivers had wrecked – all in Dodges.
Earnhardt, Jr. first buyer in new Talladega condo development
7 Comments Quote selected text Published February 29th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsDale Earnhardt, Jr., NASCAR’s five-time most popular driver, is the first buyer of a new upscale condominium near Talladega Superspeedway, site of five of his 17 of NASCAR Sprint Cup victories.
The Legacy Condominiums at Talladega are being marketed to race teams, drivers, corporate sponsors and die-hard fans. It is located less than one mile […]
NASCAR could be going motorcycle racing
5 Comments Quote selected text Published February 29th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsAs Bike Week kicks off Friday in Daytona Beach Florida comes word that NASCAR may announce during the events, which run through March 9, that they are purchasing a motorcycle racing division from the American Motorcyclist Association.
2008 Daytona 500 television exposure
0 Comments Quote selected text Published February 29th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsRyan Newman’s recent victory at the Daytona 500 helped his primary sponsor, ALLTEL, receive in-broadcast exposure totaling $18.3 million during the live Fox telecast, ranking just below the all-time best showing at Daytona when Jimmie Johnson’s 2006 win earned Lowe’s $19.9 million of comparable exposure value.
Roush Fenway signs 12-race Nationwide sponsor
1 Comment Quote selected text Published February 29th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsRoush Fenway Racing officials announced today that Save-A-Lot Food Stores has signed on as the primary sponsor for Carl Edwards and the No. 60 Ford for 12 races in the Nationwide Series in 2008.
The sponsorship begins with this weekend’s Sam’s Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Las Vegas announces another Sprint Cup sellout
0 Comments Quote selected text Published February 29th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsThe NASCAR Sprint Cup event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is a virtual sellout for the seventh consecutive year, but Dodge has made sure that at least 700 more race fans can attend Sunday’s UAW-Dodge 400. The LVMS ticket services office had only single seats remaining for Sunday’s race at the close of business on […]
Former motorcoach driver re-files discrimination suit against NASCAR
9 Comments Quote selected text Published February 29th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsDavid Scott, a black motorcoach driver who worked for Penske Racing, has re-filed his discrimination complaint against NASCAR stemming from a highly publicized 1999 incident at New Hampshire International Speedway. The incident occurred when Scott was greeted by a pair of motorcoach drivers, one of whom was wearing a white pillow case over his head […]
Morgan McClure could return to Sprint Cup action
3 Comments Quote selected text Published February 29th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsAccording to Larry McClure, co-owner of Morgan-McClure Motorsports, some folks with big bucks are coming through his Virginia race shop, allowing him to hold out hope that his team will return to Sprint Cup action. In January, the company, announced that it was ceasing operations due to lack of sponsorship. But McClure said Thursday that […]
Ricky Carmichael to run East Series for Ken Schrader Racing
1 Comment Quote selected text Published February 29th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsMotocross legend Ricky Carmichael will be running for a championship this season in the Camping World East Series for Ken Schrader Racing with backing from Hendrick Motorsports, his manager Scott Taylor said Thursday. Carmichael will be sponsored by Monster energy drink.
Sprint Cup Las Vegas preview
4 Comments Quote selected text Published February 28th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsQuadruple: Johnson Eyes Fourth Consecutive Las Vegas Win
Given today’s ultra-competitive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, it’s not often that drivers dominate certain race tracks.
Behold the exception: Reigning and two-time series champion Jimmie Johnson (No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet) hopes Sunday’s UAW-Dodge 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will be his fourth consecutive win there.
Scott Speed to race NCTS limited schedule
5 Comments Quote selected text Published February 28th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsRed Bull Racing Team announces Scott Speed, driver of the No. 2 Red Bull Toyota in the ARCA RE/MAX Series, to race a limited schedule in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in the No. 46 Morgan-Dollar Motorsports entry. Speed’s No. 46 will carry a Red Bull paint scheme for his NCTS debut at Atlanta Motor […]

