Archive for December, 2011
Gaughan To Drive Some N’Wide, Truck Series Races For RCR In 2012
Brendan Gaughan will drive 10 Nationwide Series races and eight Camping World Truck Series races for Richard Childress Racing in 2012.
Telestream Announces New Replay System For NASCAR
Telestream, a maker of video transcoding and workflow automation systems, announced that they have created a high definition instant replay system for NASCAR officials to use on race day. The system will capture 18 high definition camera feeds, which will allow race officials to instantly see detailed information to make rapid decisions about on-track aspects of [...]
It’s Official: Grubb Joins JGR, Hamlin
Joe Gibbs Racing has announced that Sprint Cup champion crew chief Darian Grubb will serve as crew chief for Denny Hamlin and the No. 11 FedEx Toyota Camry in 2012.
Busch Situation Proves That Sponsorship Drives NASCAR
Penske Racing’s decision to “mutually” part ways with tumultuous driver Kurt Busch proves that sponsorship dollars drive NASCAR.
NASCAR, Sprint Extend Relationship Through 2016
NASCAR and Sprint have signed a multi-year agreement that extends Sprint’s sponsorship of the NASCAR Cup Series through 2016.
MWR Announces Pattie As Bowyer’s Crew Chief
Michael Waltrip Racing announced that Brian Pattie has signed with the team to serve as crew chief with Clint Bowyer and the No. 15 5-Hour Energy Toyota next season.
It’s Official: Busch, Penske Agree To Part Ways
Kurt Busch is reportedly out at Penske Racing, according FoxSports.com, citing multiple reports, including a story in the Charlotte Observer. Busch will be replaced in the No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Dodge next season following a season of high profile outbursts and meltdowns.
Penske Signs Keselowski, Wolfe To Extensions
Penske Racing announced that it has signed Brad Keselowski and his crew chief, Paul Wolfe, to multiyear contract extensions.
