Archive for November, 2010
It’s Official: Pastrana Headed To Nationwide Series In 2011
Motorcyclist and rally car driver Travis Pastrana is going to make the move from Rally America to NASCAR next season driving a Pastrana-Waltrip Racing Toyota in the Nationwide Series.
All The Drama From Texas Motor Speedway
For your enjoyment: After spinning out, Kyle Busch brought his car down pit road. In an attempt to beat the pace car out of the pits and stay on the lead lap, Busch was caught speeding on pit road. What followed was a string of expletives and an obscene gesture that earned Busch a $25,000 [...]
Kyle Busch Fined $25,000 For Flipping The Bird
Kyle Busch was fined $25,000 for giving the finger to a NASCAR official during the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday. He was also placed on probation until the end of the calendar year for violating Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing – inappropriate gesture and verbal abuse to NASCAR Officials) of the 2010 NASCAR Rule Book.
No. 24 Pit Crew To Pit No. 48 Car For Rest Of Season
Jimmie Johnson’s No. 48 Chevy will be pitted by the crew of Jeff Gordon’s No. 24 car, for the remainder of the season, Hendrick Motorsports announced Monday.
RPM Will Finish Out Season With Four Cars
Richard Petty Motorsports has the financial resources to finish out the 2010 Sprint Cup season, and is working toward running a two-car operation in 2011, according to Robbie Loomis, RPM’s vice president of competition.
Hamlin Wins At Texas, Takes Chase Lead
Denny Hamlin’s victory in Sunday’s AAA Texas 500 wasn’t a knockout blow to Jimmie Johnson’s title hopes, but it did deliver a stinging message to the four-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion.
Edwards Wins At Texas; Keselowski Takes Title
Carl Edwards won the Nationwide Series O’Reilly Auto Parts Challenge at Texas. But, Brad Keselowski clinched the championship.
Late Restart Gives Busch Truck Series Win At Texas
Kyle Busch blew past Todd Bodine on a restart on Lap 127 and held off Johnny Sauter over the final 20 laps to win Friday night’s WinStar World Casino 350 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.
New Dodge Charger Nose Approved For 2011
The new nose for the Dodge Challenger has been approved for use in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in 2011. Dodge Motorsports Engineering worked with Penske Racing to develop the nose, and the automaker thinks it gives the car better brand identity.
Sadler To Drive Full Time For KHI In Nationwide Series
Elliott Sadler has signed a deal with Kevin Harvick Inc to drive for the team full time in the Nationwide Series in 2011.
