Archive for April 23rd, 2008
Edwards testing at Iowa to prepare for Richmond
0 Comments Quote selected text Published April 23rd, 2008 in NASCAR NewsCarl Edwards already owns three Sprint Cup Series wins this season, but continues to look beyond the immediate horizon. This weekend, Talladega. Next weekend, Richmond. So it made sense for the #99-Roush Fenway Racing driver to conduct a closed test today at Iowa Speedway in Newton, a 7/8-mile asphalt track similar in terms of specifications [...]
Checkers/Rally’s pulls its NASCAR sponsorships a year early
15 Comments Quote selected text Published April 23rd, 2008 in NASCAR NewsCheckers/Rally’s has been released from its position as the official burger of NASCAR, creating an opening in the quick-service restaurant category. NASCAR called the separation a mutual decision.
Allmendinger back in the No 84 car for Talladega
4 Comments Quote selected text Published April 23rd, 2008 in NASCAR NewsAJ Allmendinger returns to his driver role this weekend, taking the wheel of the No. 84 Red Bull Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series entry at Talladega Superspeedway. Mike Skinner drove the car for the past five races, attempting to move the team up in the owner standings and get the group closer to the [...]
NASCAR strips team of East Series victory due to violation
8 Comments Quote selected text Published April 23rd, 2008 in NASCAR NewsNASCAR has stripped Peyton Sellers of his victory in Saturday night’s Camping World East Series race at Greenville-Pickens Speedway in South Carolina for a rules infraction.The decision was confirmed in a statement from the Andy Santerre Motorsports team that fielded the No. 44 Chevrolet that Sellers drove in the season-opening event. It gives the victory [...]
Will Truex stick it out with DEI or bolt?
19 Comments Quote selected text Published April 23rd, 2008 in NASCAR NewsIf free agent-to-be Martin Truex Jr. is considering employment with another team, the next two months should help him make up his mind.
Is Danica’s win upstaging NASCAR?
20 Comments Quote selected text Published April 23rd, 2008 in NASCAR NewsHas Patrick’s Victory Made Kansas a Bigger Story Than Talladega? Danica Patrick made history last weekend by becoming the first female to win an IndyCar Series event. On her fiftieth try, Patrick took the checkers at Twin Ring Motegi in Japan. Her breakthrough win made worldwide headlines and has attracted unprecedented [...]
NASCAR teleconference interview with Dale Earnhardt, Jr
1 Comment Quote selected text Published April 23rd, 2008 in NASCAR NewsDENISE MALOOF: Thank you, welcome, everyone to this special edition of the NASCAR video teleconference, ahead of Sunday’s Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Super Speedway. We’re pleased to be joined by Dale Earnhardt Jr. today who is our guest. We’ll get right into it. I know, Dale, you have a special announcement.
Gordon goes for 3 in a row at Talladega
11 Comments Quote selected text Published April 23rd, 2008 in NASCAR NewsAttempting to win his third consecutive race at Talladega Superspeedway, Jeff Gordon does not yet know what strategy he will use during the Aaron’s 499 on Sunday. There is one strategy he prefers, though, and that is racing from the drop of the green flag.
Burnouts and donuts highlight pre-race show for Sprint All-Star Race
8 Comments Quote selected text Published April 23rd, 2008 in NASCAR NewsTop Sprint Cup Series drivers will prove who can execute the best burnout and donuts during the inaugural Pennzoil Victory Challenge prior to the Sprint All-Star Race on Saturday night, May 17, at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. The timed-competition will include five drivers who must demonstrate four essential skills of any victory celebration: a tire-smoking burnout; [...]
