Archive for August 8th, 2008
Martin Truex confirms 1 year contract extension with DEI
8 Comments Quote selected text Published August 8th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsMartin Truex Jr. confirmed today that he has signed one-year contract extension with Dale Earnhardt Inc.
“We’re very excited to have Martin back for 2009 and end the speculation,” said Max Siegel, DEI president of global operations. “He’s a very important part of our program.”
Cup qualifying rained out, Busch to start from pole
5 Comments Quote selected text Published August 8th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsNASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying at Watkins Glen International has been canceled because of rain. The field for Sunday’s Centurion Boats at The Glen will be set based on owner points, meaning Joe Gibbs Racing’s Kyle Busch will start from the pole.
Kobalt Tools says no to Truck Series sponsorship
4 Comments Quote selected text Published August 8th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsKobalt Tools, the Lowe’s brand that was considered the leader to be the title sponsor of the NASCAR truck series, has withdrawn from the bidding, sources say. Craftsman is in its final season as the title sponsor.
NAPA renews with Michael Waltrip
5 Comments Quote selected text Published August 8th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsNAPA and Michael Waltrip Racing announced today the extension of one of the longest sponsor/driver relationships in NASCAR history. Michael Waltrip will carry the blue and gold colors of NAPA AUTO PARTS for the ninth-consecutive season starting at the 2009 Daytona 500. It marks one of the longest running relationships in Sprint Cup Series competition.
