Archive for July, 2011
Pastrana Breaks Ankle, Foot; N’Wide Debut Postponed
Travis Pastrana’s Nationwide Series debut is in serious doubt after the X-Games-star-turned-NASCAR-driver failed to land a trick and broke his right foot and ankle. Pastrana suffered the injury during the Moto X Best Trick final.
Francis To Join Kahne At Hendrick Motorsports In 2012
Crew chief Kenny Francis leave Red Bull Racing at season’s end to join Kasey Kahne at Hendrick Motorsports next season, HMS announced.
Crew Chiefs: So Many Changes, So Little Time
A handful of Sprint Cup teams have made crew chief changes in hopes of making a sprint to the Chase. But, are more changes on the way?
Johnson To Drive For JRM At Watkins Glen
Jimmie Johnson to drive JR Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevy in the Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen International next month, according to SceneDaily.com.
Scott Speed To Run Three Races For Max Q Motorsports
Scott Speed will drive three races for Max Q Motorsports in the No. 37 Ford starting with the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Johnson Gets A New Front Tire Changer
Chad Knaus, crew chief of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevy, has made crew change that will take effect at the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The team has a new front tire changer.
Berrier Replaced As Burton’s Crew Chief
Todd Berrier has been replaced as crew chief of Richard Childress Racing’s No. 31 Sprint Cup Chevy and driver Jeff Burton effective immediately.
Wells, Michael Waltrip Racing Agree To Part Ways Immediately
Michael Waltrip Racing announced that it has mutually agreed with Cal Wells to part ways effective immediately. MWR co-owner Rob Kauffman said: We want to thank Cal for his strong contribution to getting Michael Waltrip Racing to where it is today. We wish him the very best in his future endeavors. We plan to go [...]
Ranger To Drive For FAS Lane Racing At Watkins Glen
Andrew Ranger will drive FAS Lane Racing’s No. 32 in the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen at Watkins Glen International in August.
Edwards Overcomes Error, Dominates At Nashville
Carl Edwards overcame a pit road speeding penalty and dominated the field en route to a victory at Nashville Superspeedway in the Federated Auto Parts 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race.
