Archive for April, 2008
Dale Earnhardt honored at Dale Earnhardt Day
8 Comments Quote selected text Published April 30th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsThe Hershey Company honored the life and career of racing legend Dale Earnhardt with the unveiling of a replica of a large fan photo mosaic during the Dale Earnhardt Day celebration in Mooresville, N.C. on Tuesday.
Bearing Earnhardt’s likeness, the 6-foot-tall, 8-foot-wide mosaic is comprised of approximately 1,400 photos from fans across the country, including actress […]
Jon Wood to run the No 21 at Richmond
0 Comments Quote selected text Published April 30th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsJon Wood will drive the #21 Air Force Ford Fusion at this weekend’s Sprint Cup event at the Richmond International Raceway.
Kvapil, Yates No 28 gets sponsor for Darlington
1 Comment Quote selected text Published April 30th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsYates Racing announced that LaFayette Ford, who sponsored the #28 with driver Fred Lorenzen from 1962-1967, will again sponsor the #28 entry but this time with driver Travis Kvapil for the Sprint Cup series race at Darlington Raceway on May 10th.
Lowe’s adding SAFER barrier along the inside wall of backstretch
1 Comment Quote selected text Published April 30th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsLowe’s Motor Speedway will have a SAFER barrier along the inside wall of its backstretch by the time the track opens for NASCAR racing next month.
Schrader will replace Franchitti at Richmond
2 Comments Quote selected text Published April 30th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsKen Schrader will drive the No. 40 Chip Ganassi Racing Dodge this weekend at Richmond International Raceway, team officials said Tuesday.
Sprint Cup top 12 and beyond heading into Richmond
1 Comment Quote selected text Published April 30th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsBelow is a look at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Top 12 along with other notable drivers, going into the Crown Royal Presents The Dan Lowry 400 at Richmond International Raceway on May 3.
NFL star Randy Moss announces Craftsman Truck team
11 Comments Quote selected text Published April 29th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsNew England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss announced the formation of Moss Motorsports, LLC with its intended participation to begin in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Moss anticipates that the team will debut at some point in the second half of the 2008 season and run selected races through the conclusion of the year. The […]
Edwards gets crew chief Osborne back from suspension
2 Comments Quote selected text Published April 29th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsThis weekend’s race at Richmond marks the return to the racetrack for Bob Osborne, crew chief of the #99 Office Depot team. Following a rule infraction at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 2, Osborne was placed on a six-week suspension from NASCAR.
Wimmer to run 4th Childress car at Richmond
8 Comments Quote selected text Published April 29th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsScott Wimmer will attempt to qualify for his first Cup Series race of the season this weekend at RIR driving the #33 Camping World Impala SS, giving RCR four entries in the Crown Royal 400.
Several Sprint Cup teams testing at Nashville this week
0 Comments Quote selected text Published April 29th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsSix Sprint Cup teams are scheduled to test Tuesday and Wednesday at Nashville Superspeedway, track officials say.
Franchitti out at least a month with broken ankle
2 Comments Quote selected text Published April 29th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsDario Franchitti, the first British driver to embark upon a full season of racing in America’s top NASCAR series, was today sidelined for at least a month by doctors treating him for concussion and a broken ankle sustained in a crash at Talladega.
Kentucky Speedway claims NASCAR, ISC work against them
10 Comments Quote selected text Published April 29th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsKentucky Speedway owners insist they are not just a jilted distributor but contend that NASCAR and International Speedway Corp. have worked together illegally to keep independent tracks from hosting Sprint Cup races, according to Kentucky Speedway’s appeal in its federal antitrust lawsuit against the two France family-controlled companies.
Truex will race for DEI at least through 2009
8 Comments Quote selected text Published April 28th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsWhen there’s been talk about potential free agents for 2009, Martin Truex, Jr. has had his name passed around in more than one story or conversation. There’s one hitch. His current deal with Dale Earnhardt Inc is good through next season according to team president Max Siegel.
Gibbs says Stewart will not be offered ownership in team
8 Comments Quote selected text Published April 28th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsIf Tony Stewart wants to become a NASCAR team owner, he’ll have to do it somewhere other than Joe Gibbs Racing. J.D. Gibbs, president of JGR, said Sunday that co-ownership at Gibbs is not an option for Tony Stewart, but other options are available.

