Archive for August, 2011
Letarte Explains Cautious Racing Style On Wind Tunnel
Steve Letarte, crew chief for Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 88 Sprint Cup Chevy and driver Dale Earnhardt Jr, was on Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain recently discussing the team’s performance and the Chase. Letarte said that right now the team is concentrating on racing their way into the Chase. He implied that the team is being [...]
SMI Buys Land To Increase Parking At Kentucky Speedway
Speedway Motorsports Inc. purchased 143 acres of land across from Kentucky Speedway to expand parking, which caused a huge debacle at the team’s inaugural Sprint Cup race this season. SMI also said it would hire professional parking and engineering services to manage automotive and pedestrian traffic flows during event days. As a result, the Kentucky [...]
Irwin Tools Night Race Review: Keselowski Belongs
Irwin Tools Night Race Review: Keselowsk proves he belongs; Truex has a good run; Gordon not happy about pit road shenanigans; and Johnson and Busch share points lead.
White Hot Keselowski Wins Third Of 2011
Brad Keselowski won the Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway—his third win of the season and his second since breaking his left ankle Aug. 3 in a crash during testing at Road Atlanta.
Busch Sets Record In Closest Bristol Finish
Kyle Busch edged Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Joey Logano to win the Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The win is his 50th Nationwide Series victory, putting him in the top spot on the career victory list.
Robby Gordon Won’t Give The No. 7 To Patrick
Robby Gordon announced Friday afternoon at Bristol that he has no plans of giving Danica Patrick the No. 7 when she enters the Sprint Cup Series next season.
Martin To Join Stewart Haas Racing Part Time?
With Danica Patrick driving part time for Stewart Haas Racing in the Sprint Cup Series, SHR could be in the market for a part time driver to split time with her. Mark Martin seems like a logical choice.
Gunselman Takes Over Ownership Of No. 37 Sprint Cup Entry
Jayski.com is reporting via PRN Newswire that Bebida Beverage Company, the makers of KOMA UNWIND, will sponsor Max Q Motorsports’ No. 37 Sprint Cup team with former NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Jeff Green. Green will attempt to qualify for the Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. In related news, Max Q Motorsports and Larry Gunselman [...]
Conway, Front Row Motorsports Settle Lawsuit
Kevin Conway, his marketing company Exclaim, and Biotab Nutraceuticals, the makers of ExtenZe, have settled their lawsuits with Front Row Motorsports with neither side receiving money, according to SceneDaily.com. FRM sued for$3.6 million — most of it sponsorship fees — alleging it was owed for the 2010 season. Conway filed complaints against FRM for salary, purse money, [...]
Sadler Settles Lawsuit With Richard Petty Motorsports
Elliott Sadler has settled his lawsuit with Richard Petty Motorsports for undisclosed terms. Sadler sued RPM for withholding payment.
