Archive for April, 2007

Lack of focus? Not for Gordon

Posted by on April 4th, 2007

Some have questioned Jeff Gordon’s commitment to winning. But after seeing how upset he was when he couldn’t get past teammate Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Owens believes Gordon is as focused as ever.

NASCAR will mandate a change in the design of the Car of Tomorrow in an attempt to alleviate the heat that caused foam to melt in several cars last weekend at Martinsville.

About 50 Nextel Cup series teams were at Richmond International Raceway on Tuesday to test Car of Tomorrow on a larger track.

Bump-and-run fan polls disturbing to me

Posted by on April 3rd, 2007

Darrell Waltrip says the Car of Tomorrow, being tested now at Richmond, won’t allow drivers to lift cars and spin them out, and that’s good. But black smoke signals foam, not tailpipe, problems.

Gas ‘n Go: Dale Jr.’s deal; foam fire fear

Posted by on April 3rd, 2007

Fire is a driver’s greatest fear, as Dale Earnhardt Jr. faced at Sonoma three years ago. In Gas ‘n Go, Jeff Hammond says Dale Jr. has more on his mind than a contract, and NASCAR must find a solution for foam catching fire in the Car of Tomorrow.

Report: NASCAR team member killed

Posted by on April 3rd, 2007

A mechanic for Brian Vickers’ No. 83 Nextel Cup team, was shot and killed outside his home in North Carolina on Saturday night, according to a television report.

Rowdy Racing 04-03-07

Posted by on April 3rd, 2007

It’s lawsuit Tuesday here on Rowdy as Kentucky questions NASCAR and we give you the latest on ATT and NEXTEL…You wouldn’t know it, but brakes were an issue for some at Martinsville…plus punting on Washington state and Junior’s sister is home from the hospital.