Archive for October, 2011
UPS Moving To No. 99 Team In 2012
UPS has announced that they will move from Roush Fenway Racing’s No. 6 car and driver David Ragan to the team’s No. 99 car, driven by Carl Edwards for 2012.
NASCAR To Speak With Knaus Over Dega Instructions
NASCAR plans to speak with Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Chad Knaus after he was heard telling Johnson to intentionally wreck the back-end of the car if they won.
Three Cup Teams Penalized For Dega Infractions
NASCAR has penalized three Sprint Cup Series teams for infractions found during opening day inspection at Talladega Superspeedway: Michael Waltrip Racing’s Nos. 00 and 56, and JTG Daugherty Racing’s No. 47.
Piquet Still Searching For A Truck Series Ride In 2012
Nelson Piquet Jr is looking for a ride in the Camping World Truck Series for 2012, and several teams could be in the running to land the former Formula 1 driver.
JTG Daugherty Racing Announces Plans For 2012
JTG Daughtery owners Tad and Jodi Geschickter and Brad Daugherty announced that Bobby Labonte would return to the team in 2012 to drive the No. 47 JTG Toyota Camry in the Sprint Cup Series.
Good Sam Club 500 Review: Dega Wreaks Havoc
Good Sam Club 500 Review: Bowyer wins; Dega wreaks havoc on Chasers; Edwards widens points lead; and Tommy Baldwin Racing, Red Bull Racing among those with strong runs.
Bowyer Slingshots Past Burton For Talladega Win
Clint Bowyer surged past Richard Childress Racing teammate Jeff Burton through the tri-oval on the final lap at Talladega Superspeedway to win the Good Sam Club 500.
Wallace Wins At Talladega With Assist From Hornaday
In his first Camping World Truck Series start since 2009, Mike Wallace won the Coca-Cola 250 at Talladega Superspeedway, as Kevin Harvick Inc. teammate Ron Hornaday Jr. pushed him across the finish line.
2012 Nationwide Schedule Highlighted By Trip To Indy
The 2012 Nationwide Series schedule was unveiled recently, and it is highlighted by an inaugural trip to Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the summer.
Johnson Calls On Indy To Stop Racing At Ovals
In the aftermath of Dan Wheldon’s death, five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson called on IndyCar to stop racing on ovals.
