Archive for July 15th, 2008
Kobalt Tools leading candidate to sponsor NASCAR Truck Series
18 Comments Quote selected text Published July 15th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsKobalt Tools, a Lowe’s brand, has emerged as the leading candidate to sponsor the truck series, industry sources say. Craftsman has been the title sponsor since the series was launched in 1995, but the Sears brand will not renew after its deal with NASCAR runs out this year.
NASCAR technical director Peterson dies at 58
3 Comments Quote selected text Published July 15th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsNASCAR technical director Steve Peterson, 58, was found dead today at his home from what appear to be natural causes, sanctioning body officials announced.
Truex and Stremme under consideration to replace Newman
28 Comments Quote selected text Published July 15th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsPenske has offered no hints as to who might replace Ryan Newman. Martin Truex Jr.’s name has been mentioned, but Truex’s current contract with DEI is still the subject of legal debate, and it is unclear if DEI will indeed force Truex to return for another season or give him his release. Truex has been [...]
Newman has three serious options for 2009
18 Comments Quote selected text Published July 15th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsNewman acknowledged on Saturday in Chicagoland that he has three serious options outside of Penske. A source close to the situation said Newman has been in discussions with Stewart Haas, Joe Gibbs Racing and Richard Childress Racing. The source added there is a firm offer from Stewart-Haas and that potential sponsors are set, but that [...]
