ESPN is reporting that David Reutimann is working on a deal to stay with Michael Waltrip Racing past the end of this season. Reutimann indicated that there are no major sticking points that should keep the two sides from reaching an agreement.
Richard Childress Racing will honor Dale Earnhardt Sr’s induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame with two commemorative paint schemes. Austin Dillon will run a special paint scheme on the No. 3 Camping World Series entry at Dover. Jeff Burton will feature a special scheme in the Sprint Showdown. Dale Earnhardt Jr will also commemorate the [...]
Keyed-Up Motorsports announced that its No. 90 car will go on hiatus until funding is secured. The team has reduced staff and will not compete in the All Star event, as previously planned. That weekend, the team was to feature a fan car driven by Scott Riggs, where fans could get their name on the [...]
Tom Bowles, of Frontstretch.com, pointed out that Ryan Newman, a Hendrick Motorsports-affiliated driver is running the No. 1 in the Nationwide Series for Phoenix Racing at Dover. He implied that this could indicate that Kasey Kahne, who will join HMS in 2012, could drive for PR in 2011.
Phoenix Racing and James Buescher have reportedly parted ways effective immediately. Buescher will compete full time in the Camping World Truck Series driving the No. 31 for Turner Motorsports. Ryan Newman will take over driving duties of the No. 1 Nationwide Series car at Dover. No word on who will drive the car after that. [...]
Per Michael Waltrip Racing’s Facebook page, Michael Waltrip will drive a No. 15 NAPA Toyota at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, over July 4th weekend. The FoS is an annual hill climb featuring historic motor racing vehicles held in Europe.
Bobby Labonte has teamed up with XCO SportsLink to create the first NASCAR driver smartphone application titled The B Lab. The app allows fans to get up-to-date information on the driver including stats, schedules, bios, and it gives fans access to Bobby Labonte Racing, the Bobby Labonte Foundation, and his marketing firm, Breaking Limits. The [...]
The Charlotte Observer is reporting that Old Spice has decided not to renew its sponsorship of Stewart Haas Racing’s No. 14 driven by team owner Tony Stewart. A spokesman cited a “change in our marketing strategies” as the reason. Office Depot will continue as co-sponsor of the no. 14 next season.
Jayski is reporting via the Virginia Pilot that the rear gear of Prism Motorsports’ No. 55, driven by Michael McDowell has been confiscated by NASCAR and will be taken back to the research and development center in Concord, NC for further examination. Any penalties issued could come on Tuesday.
Denny Hamlin became the first driver to sweep both races at Darlington Raceway in a weekend by following up his victory in the Royal Purple 200 with a win in the Southern 500 after mistakes took Jeff Gordon and Jeff Burton out of contention.
