Archive for February 22nd, 2008
Sprint Cup Starting Lineup: California
19 Comments Quote selected text Published February 22nd, 2008 in Sprint Cup Starting LineupsPOS, CAR, DRIVER, MAKE, SPONSOR, SPEED, TIME, BEHIND
1 48 Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet Lowe’s N/A N/A N/A
2 24 Jeff Gordon Chevrolet DuPont Cromax Pro N/A N/A N/A
3 07 Clint Bowyer Chevrolet DIRECTV N/A N/A N/A
4 17 Matt Kenseth Ford Carhartt N/A N/A N/A
5 5 Casey Mears Chevrolet CARQUEST / Kellogg’s N/A N/A N/A
Rain cancels Cailfornia qualifying, Johnson to start from pole
11 Comments Quote selected text Published February 22nd, 2008 in NASCAR NewsRain washed out qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint and Craftsman Truck Series on Friday at Auto Club Speedway and the lineups will be set based on the 2007 owners’ points.
RCR teammates Burton, Bowyer in altercation after Daytona 500-UPDATE
23 Comments Quote selected text Published February 22nd, 2008 in NASCAR NewsUPDATED:
Jeff Burton grabbed Richard Childress Racing teammate Clint Bowyer by the arm and engaged in what appeared to be a heated conversation moments after the conclusion of the Daytona 500.
Burton admitted they were mad but wouldn’t say why.
Rain delays Sprint Cup practice at California
0 Comments Quote selected text Published February 22nd, 2008 in NASCAR NewsThe start of Sprint Cup Series practice at Auto Club Speedway has been delayed because of a wet track.
Goodyear runs new tire codes at California
3 Comments Quote selected text Published February 22nd, 2008 in NASCAR NewsTeams in all three NASCAR series will be running the same tire codes at California Speedway this weekend, though the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series tires will be branded “Goodyear Eagle,” while those for the Craftsman Truck Series will be branded “Goodyear Wrangler” . . . this is the first time that Goodyear has brought [...]
Toyota commercial judged best
2 Comments Quote selected text Published February 22nd, 2008 in NASCAR NewsNASCAR fans have chosen Toyota’s new television commercial, in which kids wielding giant remote control devices wreak havoc on the Toyota drivers, as the best new ad of the season, according to votes cast on NASCAR.COM. UPS’s heartwarming spot featuring Dale Jarrett racing the big brown truck and then hanging up the keys was voted [...]
Kentucky Speedway appeal deadline extended
6 Comments Quote selected text Published February 22nd, 2008 in NASCAR NewsKentucky Speedway has received a one-month extension to file an appeal in its antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR and International Speedway Corp.
Originally, Kentucky Speedway was supposed to have filed its appeal by March 5, but the new due date is April 7.
Germain Racing adds Chrissy Wallace to NASCAR’s diversity program
11 Comments Quote selected text Published February 22nd, 2008 in NASCAR NewsMike Wallace’s daughter Chrissy has been picked up by the team [Germain Racing] for NASCAR’s diversity program. She’ll start driving in ARCA and short-track races in June.
“She’s a good, real cute girl who will mix it up with the guys,” [Bob] Germain said. “The first team that gets one female driver in the Cup will [...]
