Archive for March 24th, 2008

March 30th is significant to Michael McDowell because he will make his long-awaited NASCAR Sprint Cup Series debut with Michael Waltrip Racing in the Goody’s Cool Orange 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

David Reutimann is undergoing a transition in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series this weekend. The Michael Waltrip Racing driver is moving from the No. 00 he’s always driven in the series to the No. 44 recently vacated by the retiring Dale Jarrett.

Gene Nead, crew chief for the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup car, has left the team, team officials confirmed Monday morning.

Below is a look at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Top 12 along with other notable drivers, going into the Goody’s Cool Orange 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 30.
1 — Kyle Busch (No. 18 M&M’s Toyota)
* Season-to-Date Driver Rating: 119.6
2008 Rundown
* One win, three top fives
* Average finish of 7.4
* Led five races for [...]