Archive for August, 2011
Home Depot To Roush Fenway Racing, Edwards?
Before it was announced that Carl Edwards signed a contract extension with Roush Fenway Racing, rumors were rapant that Edwards was headed to Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 20, possibly displacing Joey Logano. Now, however, rumors are circulating that Home Depot may still unite with Edwards. This time, though, the rumors have Home Depot headed to [...]
It’s Official: Patrick To NASCAR Full Time In 2012
After two years of running a partial schedule in NASCAR, Danica Patrick has officially made the switch from the IZOD IndyCar Series to NASCAR full time in 2012.
5-Hour Energy To Richard Childress Racing’s No. 33?
5-Hour Energy is rumored to be in talks with Richard Childress Racing as a possible replacement for General Mills, which is leaving the team at the end of the season.
Harvick Wins At Bristol For Third Straight Trucks Win
Kevin Harvick notched his third straight victory with a convincing performance in Wednesday night’s O’Reilly Auto Parts 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
AdvoCare To Sponsor LFR, Starr For Five Cup Races
Leavine Family Racing has announced that AdvoCare International LP has signed on to sponsor the team’s No. 95 Sprint Cup Series entry. The health and wellness company will serve as primary sponsor in five events this season with David Starr behind the wheel: the Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, the AdvoCare 500 [...]
Kyle Busch Loses License In Speeding Case
Kyle Busch plead guilty to speeding and no contest to reckless and careless driving in North Carolina District Court in Iredell County. Busch lost his license for 45 days, was fined $1,000, sentenced to 30 hours of community service, and put on one year of probation, according to FoxSports.com. Busch addressed the court before the [...]
Keselowski To Miss Nationwide Race At Bristol
Brad Keselowski will sit out the Nationwide Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway to rest the fractured ankle and strained back he suffered in a test crash at Road Atlanta earlier this month. Keselowski is focusing on the Sprint Cup Series, as he is the current leader for one of the Wild Card spots in [...]
Speed To Run For Whitney Motorsports For Rest Of Cup Season
Scott Speed will run the No. 46 Whitney Motorsports Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for the remainder of the season, Speed announced via a press release. Speed drove for Max Q Motorsports in the No. 37 Ford at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Pocono Raceway, and Watkins Glen International. He finished 39th, 40th, and [...]
Michigan Review: High Expectations, Poor Results
Pure Michigan 400 race review: Edwards and Hamlin have trouble; Earnhardt and Biffle don’t get the finishes they were looking for; Keselowski continues running up front.
With Michigan Win, Busch Clinches Chase Spot
Kyle Busch held off Jimmie Johnson in a green-white-checker finish to win the Pure Michigan 400 and clinch a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
