Archive for June, 2011
Wild Finish Goes Sorenson’s Way At Road America
After a bit of uncertainty, Reed Sorenson was declared the winner of the Bucyrus 200 Nationwide Series race at Road America.
Likelihood Of Electric Cars In NASCAR Increasing
With the development and refinement of electric and hybrid racing technology, the likelihood of electric cars competing in NASCAR is increasing, even if ever so slightly.
Pilgrim To Drive No. 46 Whitney Motorsports Chevy At Sonoma
Whitney Motorsports announced that road course racing veteran and former 24 Hours at Daytona winner Andy Pilgrim will drive the team’s No. 46 Red Line Oil Chevy in the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway. He will replace JJ Yeley for this race. The team is not locked in the race because they are not [...]
Toyota Racing Development Wants To Keep RBR Afloat
In response to the news that Red Bull Racing may leave NASCAR at season’s end, Toyota Racing Development President and General Manager Lee White said that he was interested in working with RBR GM Jay Frye as Frye attempts to secure investors and sponsors to keep the team running. White said: I have a huge [...]
TRG Names Dickinson Chief Operating Officer
The Racers Group has announced that veteran sports executive Bob Dickinson has been named Chief Operating Officer for TRG and Adobe Road Winery. Dickinson will oversee business development, marketing, communications, customer relations and special events for both TRG Motorsports’ No.71 Sprint Cup race team and the winery.
Joe Gibbs Racing Fines: NASCAR Is Getting Soft
One things is apparent in the fines given to Joe Gibbs Racing after the team was found to be using unapproved oil pans: NASCAR is getting soft.
Joe Gibbs Racing Penalized For Michigan Infractions
NASCAR announced that Joe Gibbs Racing’s Nos. 11, 18, and 20 teams have been penalized for rules violations found before the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400.
Said To Pilot Phoenix Racing’s No. 51 At Both Road Courses
Boris Said will drive Phoenix Racing’s No. 51 at both road courses, beginning with this weekend’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway. This will be Said’s first Sprint Cup race with Phoenix. In 11 starts at the 1.99-mile track, Said has five top 10s and one pole.
Labonte To Drive Four Races For FAS Lane Racing
Terry Labonte will drive FAS Lane Racing’s No. 32 Ford in four Sprint Cup series races beginning in this weekend’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway. The No. 32 will be sponsored by C&J Energy Services when the former Sprint Cup champion is behind the wheel. The company will also serve as associate sponsors with [...]
Zipadelli And Stewart Back Together Again?
Greg Zipadelli may leave Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 20 team and driver Joey Logano to join Stewart Haas Racing as crew chief for Tony Stewart and the No. 14 team.
