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Andretti To Drive 4th EGR Car in Daytona 500?

By Michael J Smith ⋅ January 28, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

John Andretti is expected to be named as the driver of the fourth Earnhardt Ganassi Racing Chevy at the Daytona 500. No word on the car number or the sponsor. Andretti will join EGR drivers, Martin Truex Jr., Juan Pablo Montoya, and Aric Almirola. Andretti, who has one victory at the track, and is a [...]

Labonte, EGR A Perfect Match?

By Michael J Smith ⋅ January 13, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

Ever since his somewhat suprising release from Petty Enterprises’ No. 43 car, 2000 Sprint Cup champion Bobby Labonte’s name has been linked to the newly formed Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, a marriage between Dale Earnhardt Inc. and Chip Ganassi Racing. And, this could be a perfect match. Even before Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s highly publicized departure from [...]

Labonte To EGR’s No. 8?

By Michael J Smith ⋅ January 11, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

It is being reported that Bobby Labonte has been seen multiple times at Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, and his name has been linked to EGR ever since he parted ways with Petty Enterprises.

It's Official: DEI, CGR Merge

By Michael J Smith ⋅ November 13, 2008 ⋅ One comment

Dale Earnhardt Inc and Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates have officially merged and will form a four car team for 2009 and beyond. DEI drivers Martin Truex Jr and Aric Almirola will drive the Nos. 1 and 8 respectively, while Juan Pablo Montoya and a driver to be named later will drive the Nos. 42 [...]

Edwards Wins Dickies 500

By Michael J Smith ⋅ November 5, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Carl Edwards gambled on fuel and stretched his mileage farther than everyone else to win the Dickies 500 from Texas Motor Speedway. Jeff Gordon, who also gambled on fuel, finished more than eight seconds behind Edwards. Jamie McMurray, Clint Bowyer, and Greg Biffle rounded out the top 5. Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr, [...]

Race 7: Pep Boys Auto 500

By Michael J Smith ⋅ October 28, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Jimmie Johnson started from the front due to qualifying being washed out by rain. He led early and things were looking good for him until lap 89, when he made a green flag pit stop. He got caught speeding on pit road and had to serve a penalty. After serving the penality, he was one [...]

CGR, MWR To Merge?

By Michael J Smith ⋅ September 17, 2008 ⋅ One comment

Chip Ganassi Racing is said to be looking to merge with another team to stay in NASCAR. The team shut down the Dario Franchitti’s No. 40 team, laying off 71 employees in the process. The team is also losing Reed Sorenson next season to Gillett Evernham Motorsports. Michael Waltrip Racing, which has already lost UPS [...]

Allmendinger, McDowell Get New Crew Chiefs

By Michael J Smith ⋅ July 10, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

A.J. Allmendinger and Michael McDowell will each get new crew chiefs, according to ESPN. Jimmy Elledge will take over for Ricky Viers at Red Bull Racing’s no. 84, driven by Allmendinger, this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. Elledge most recently was crew chief for Juan Pablo Montoya at Chip Ganassi Racing for three races before being let [...]

Ganassi Closes Down No. 40 Team

By Michael J Smith ⋅ July 1, 2008 ⋅ 3 comments

Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announced today that it was ceasing operations of its No. 40 team, driven by Dario Franchitti due to lack of sponsorship. In a press release, Ganassi said: This is a difficult decision for [co-owner] Felix [Sabates] and I that did not come without its share of anguish. In this [...]