Archive for September, 2011
Harvick Wins Wonderful Pistachios 400; Chase Set
Kevin Harvick won the Wonderful Pistachios 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Despite early trouble, Dale Earnhardt Jr and Denny Hamlin clinch chase spots.
Kyle Busch Pulls Away For 51st Nationwide Victory
Kyle Busch pulled away during the final green-flag run to win Friday night’s Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway.
Kevin Harvick Inc To Cease Operations At Season’s End
Kevin Harvick Inc owner Kevin Harvick said that KHI would cease to operate at the end of this season. The Camping World Truck Series operation will be shut down while the Nationwide Series program will be absorbed by Richard Childress Racing.
Bowyer To Leave RCR At Season’s End?
Contract negotiations between Richard Childress Racing and Clint Bowyer have reached an impasse that will result in the driver leaving the team at season’s end.
Blaney, Leicht Swap TBR Rides For Richmond
Tommy Baldwin Racing announced that Dave Blaney and Stephen Leicht will swap rides for the Wonderful Pistachios 400 at Richmond International Raceway this weekend. Blaney will pilot the No. 35 Pepsi Max Chevrolet and attempt to qualify for the race. Leicht will wheel the No. 36 Golden Corral Chevrolet in the 400-mile event. TBR put Blaney [...]
AdvoCare 500 Review: Modern Day Legend
AdvoCare 500 Review: Jeff Gordon gets 85th, Bowyer’s Chase hopes take a hit, and Earnhardt Jr still clinging to Chase berth.
Gordon Holds Off Johnson for 85th Career Cup Win
Jeff Gordon held off Jimmie Johnson to win the AdvoCare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, his third win of the season and the 85th of his career.
Edwards Holds Off Kyle Busch For 35th Nationwide Win
Carl Edwards overcame a pit road speeding penalty and held off Kyle Busch over the final 10 laps to win the Great Clips 300 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Hornaday Steals Atlanta Truck Win With Fuel Strategy
Ron Hornaday Jr. stole a win with fuel-mileage strategy in the Good Sam Club 200, beating teammate-for-a day Clint Bowyer to the finish line by 1.596 seconds to win his second race of the season.
UPS Cutting Back Sponsorship Of RFR’s No. 6
UPS is planning to cut back on its sponsorship of Roush Fenway Racing’s No. 6 Ford driven by David Ragan in the Sprint Cup Series.
