Archive for January 24th, 2008

After struggles, Roush happy to lead way for Ford

Posted by on January 24th, 2008

After losing his championship touch, Jack Roush is happy to lead the way for Ford in Sprint Cup competition, Lee Spencer says.

Three drivers expected to split No. 21 Cup ride

Posted by on January 24th, 2008

Ford isn’t giving up on NASCAR.

After a dismal 2007 season that saw the manufacturer win only seven Nextel Cup races - to Chevrolet’s 26 - Ford officials made a point Thursday to show their commitment to the newly named Sprint Cup.

Once-dominant Yates Racing fighting for survival

Posted by on January 24th, 2008

The name Yates used to mean royalty in NASCAR. A dominant operation that others tried to catch, the race team reached its high when Dale Jarrett won the 1999 Cup championship.

So it was striking Thursday when Doug Yates, who took over the operation from father Robert in the offseason, sat in a wing of Roush Fenway Racing’s giant complex and talked about how lean his operation could be, and whether he could get through the season without a primary sponsorship for either of his Sprint Cup cars.

Riding with Kurt: Previewing the Rolex 24

Posted by on January 24th, 2008

What’s the big deal about the Rolex 24 at Daytona? Kurt Busch offers his thoughts going into the road racing event.

Rowdy Racing Podcast 1-24-08

Posted by on January 24th, 2008

A doobie gets his ride, while Elliott is loving it. Over at DEI, they’ve got an optimistic story, while Tony Jr. sums up his cousin’s new attitude…

Rowdy Racing 1-24-08

Posted by on January 24th, 2008

A doobie gets his ride, while Elliott is loving it. Over at DEI, they’ve got an optimistic story, while Tony Jr. sums up his cousin’s new attitude…

Gibbs looks like contender, but will fans care?

Posted by on January 24th, 2008

Joe Gibbs Racing can do what fans want — beat the Hendrick juggernaut. But Jeff Owens wonders if fans can cheer for a Toyota team.