Archive for July 25th, 2008
Wallace says Newman was fired
23 Comments Quote selected text Published July 25th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsIt appears the bad blood that existed between Rusty Wallace and Ryan Newman as teammates at Penske Racing isn’t gone.
Friday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Wallace said the perception that Newman and team owner Roger Penske mutually agreed to part ways next season was inaccurate. Instead, Wallace claims Newman was let go by Penske because of [...]
Roush applauds NASCAR’s decision on Toyota’s Nationwide engines
19 Comments Quote selected text Published July 25th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsTeam owner Jack Roush applauded NASCAR’s decision to limit Toyota’s engine horsepower in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, saying that the move is the first step toward controlling runaway engine costs in the garage. He says the concept guiding the rule will also impact the Cup programs and future engines, such as the new model that [...]
Stewart unveils Old Spice and Office Depot sponsors
17 Comments Quote selected text Published July 25th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsOffice Depot and Old Spice will serve as co-primary sponsors of Tony Stewart’s No. 14 Chevrolet Impala SS NASCAR Sprint Cup Series entry beginning in 2009. Officials from the two companies, as well as from Stewart-Haas Racing, made the announcement today near Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Office Depot, a leading global provider of office products and [...]
Stewart shoves USAC race official
46 Comments Quote selected text Published July 25th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsTwo-time Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart expects to be fined by USAC for an “altercation” with an official during Thursday night’s race at O’Reilly Raceway Park.
The incident occurred after points leader Tracy Hines, who drives for one of Stewart’s two midget teams, got into the wall and there wasn’t a track official or push truck [...]


