September, 2011 | Lead Lap's NASCAR News

Stenhouse May Replace Bayne In Wood Brothers’ No. 21 In 2012

By Michael J Smith ⋅ September 20, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments

Ricky Stenhouse Jr may drive for Wood Brothers Racing next season, according to Sirius Speedway, via Jayski.com. The decision will be made in the next few weeks as to whether Trevor Bayne, who won the season-opening Daytona 500 in WBR’s legendary No. 21, will stay in the car or be replaced by current Nationwide Series [...]

Childress Still Seeking Sponsorship For Bowyer For 2012

By Michael J Smith ⋅ September 20, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Richard Childress Racing is said to be still seeking sponsorship to field a fourth car next season with Clint Bowyer behind the wheel.

Geico 400 Review: Stewart Surprises At Chicagoland

By Shannon Baxter ⋅ September 20, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Geico 400 Review: Stewart Surprises; Is Earnhardt Jr still an underdog; Hamlin and Gordon struggle, and a points shakeup.

Stewart Starts Chase With First Win Of The Season

By NASCAR Wire Service ⋅ September 20, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Tony Stewart outlasted the field in Monday’s rain-delayed Geico 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, crossing the stripe .941 seconds ahead of hard-charging Kevin Harvick.

Brad Keselowski Dominates At Chicagoland

By NASCAR Wire Service ⋅ September 20, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Brad Keselowski earned his third Nationwide Series race of the season and the 15th of his career by winning the Dollar General 300 at Chicagoland Speedway.

Dillon Outduels NASCAR Truck Series Heavyweights

By NASCAR Wire Service ⋅ September 20, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

With a two-tire call on a late-race pit stop, Austin Dillon stole Friday night’s Fast Five 225 Camping World Truck Series race at Chicagoland Speedway from Kevin Harvick, who had dominated the event until the last round of stops.

Diet Mountain Dew To Replace Amp On No. 88 In 2012

By Michael J Smith ⋅ September 19, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Diet Mountain Dew will replace Amp Energy as a sponsor of Dale Earnhardt Jr and Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 88 Chevy next season.

Bowyer Expected To Sign With Michael Waltrip Racing

By Michael J Smith ⋅ September 16, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments

Clint Bowyer is expected to sign a multi-year deal to drive for Michael Waltrip Racing next season. Five Hour Energy will sponsor him.

Richard Petty Motorsports Withdraws Offer To Bowyer

By Michael J Smith ⋅ September 14, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Richard Petty Motorsports has withdrawn its offer to Clint Bowyer, team owner Andrew Murstein has confirmed. RPM is happy with the performance of Marcos Ambrose and AJ Allmendinger.