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Tim Clagg

Tim Clagg has written 15 posts for Lead Lap's NASCAR News

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.

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.

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.

Reed Sorenson Out At Turner Motorsports Immediately

Reed Sorenson has been released from driving duties of the No. 32 Turner Motorsports Chevy effective immediately. Dollar General is said to be leaving.

Robby Gordon Won’t Give The No. 7 To Patrick

Robby Gordon announced Friday afternoon at Bristol that he has no plans of giving Danica Patrick the No. 7 when she enters the Sprint Cup Series next season.

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.

JGR, TRD Announce Engine-Building Partnership

Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota Racing Development announced a partnership to produce engines for used by JGR and other Toyota teams.

Scott Speed To Run Three Races For Max Q Motorsports

Scott Speed will drive three races for Max Q Motorsports in the No. 37 Ford starting with the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Carmichael Hopes To Run Full-Time In Nationwide In 2012

Ricky Carmichael plans to move to the Nationwide Series full time in 2012. He hopes to do so with Turner Motorsports.