Hendrick Motorsports
Nat’l Guard Extends Sponsorship Of No. 88 Through 2013
The Army National Guard will continue to serve as sponsor of the team’s No. 88 Sprint Cup Chevy and driver Dale Earnhardt Jr through the 2013 season.
Committee Votes To Cut Military NASCAR Sponsorships
The House Appropriations Committee passed a Defense bill that, among other things, contains an amendment that targeted the military’s sponsorship of NASCAR and other sporting events.
Johnson Wins 200th For Owner Rick Hendrick
Jimmie Johnson gave Rick Hendrick his 200th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory, running away from the rest of the field on a green-white-checkered-flag restart that took the Bojangles’ Southern 500 one lap past its scheduled distance.
Hendrick Motorsports Wins Appeal
National Stock Car Racing Chief Appellate Officer John Middlebrook rescinded the points penalties and the suspensions assessed to the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team for violations found at Daytona International Speedway.
No. 48 Penalties Upheld; HMS To Appeal
The stock car racing appeals panel upheld penalties issued to the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team. HMS will now appeal to the chief appellate officer.
Knaus, Malec Suspended; Johnson Loses 25 Points
NASCAR issues points penalties, suspensions, and fines to the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team for infractions found during opening-day inspections for Speedweeks.
No. 48 Team Fails Inspection; Penalties Possible
NASCAR said it found modifications on the rear quarter panel of Jimmie Johnson’s Daytona 500 Chevy during initial inspection. The parts were confiscated, and Chad Knaus and the team face possible suspensions and fines. The C-pillars were where the issues were found.
AAA Texas 500 Review: Stewart Backs Up Smack Talk
AAA Texas 500 Review: Stewart backs up smack talk; teams have good days; Kyle Busch parked, fined, and put on probation; and the Chase is a two-man race.
Hendrick, Wife Suffer Minor Injuries In Plane Crash
Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick and his wife suffered minor injuries when an small jet they were on lost its brakes and crash landed in Key West, Florida.
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.
