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Robby Gordon Sues ExtenZe Racing Over Non-Payment

Robby Gordon has filed a lawsuit against ExtenZe Racing, claiming that they have not paid him for putting their logo on his Robby Gordon Motorsports Sprint Cup cars this season. In his suit, Gordon says that Extenze Racing agreed to pay him if he put their logo on RGM’s Toyotas, which were going to be [...]

Penske Seeking Sponsor For Third Car, Hornish

Penske Racing is still planning on running three teams next season. The team of Sam Hornish, however, is dependent upon securing sponsorship.

HMS Working On Extension For Earnhardt Jr

Hendrick Motorsports is working on contract extension for NASCAR’s most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr, team owner Rick Hendrick confirmed.

Speed Officially Released From Red Bull Racing

Red Bull Racing has officially released Scott Speed, as has been expected ever since the team signed Kasey Kahne to drive an RBR Toyota next season.

US Army Renews Sponsorship Of Stewart Haas Racing’s No. 39

The US Army has renewed its partnership with Stewart Haas Racing’s No. 39 Sprint Cup Chevy, driven by Ryan Newman, the Army announced today. US Army will appear as primary sponsor on the car for 15 races in 2011.

Penske Names Crew Chief For Keselowski, No. 2 Sprint Cup Team

Penske Racing announced that Paul Wolfe, the crew chief that led Brad Keselowski to his first Nationwide Series championship in 2010, will serve as Keselowski’s Sprint Cup crew chief as he takes over driving duties of the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge. Wolfe said: It’s an honor to get the opportunity to be the crew [...]

Petty With Help Of Investors Takes Control Of RPM

After spending the last few weeks searching for investors to help him purchase majority interest in his racing team, Richard Petty has finally done just that. Petty and a group of investors including Andrew Murstein, of Medallion Financial Group and Douglas Bergeron, of DGB Investments, bought the racing assets of Richard Petty Motorsports today.

Earnhardt Jr Gets New Crew Chief In HMS Shuffle

Dale Earnhardt Jr, Mark Martin, and Jeff Gordon all got new crew chiefs as part of a three-team shuffle at Hendrick Motorsports. Shops realigned, too.

Parrott To Serve As Crew Chief For Ambrose In 2011

Todd Parrott will serve as crew chief for Richard Petty Motorsports’ No. 9 Sprint Cup Ford and driver Marcos Ambrose in 2011.

Hornish May Run First Five Sprint Cup Races Of 2011

Penske Racing owner Roger Penske is still seeking sponsorship for Sam Hornish Jr for 2011, according to SceneDaily.com. The team is said to be seeking Nationwide Series sponsorship more than Sprint Cup Series sponsorship for the former open-wheel driver. The team plans to have two cars next season in the Sprint Cup Series, the No. [...]