Archive for April 1st, 2008

When is a 22nd-place finish a big deal for Dario Franchitti? When it comes at Martinsville, explains his spotter Mike Calinoff.

Want to know what really happened at Martinsville? Jeff Hammond says that one team helps tell the whole story: Joe Gibbs Racing.

Rowdy Racing Podcast 4-01-08

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Has Petty Enterprises grabbled a Medallion Brand surfboard? And is this it for Kyle Petty? Plus, Jack Roush, Michael Waltrip, and our own Rick Mast…

Rowdy Racing 4-01-08

Posted by on April 1st, 2008

Has Petty Enterprises grabbled a Medallion Brand surfboard? And is this it for Kyle Petty? Plus, we hear from Jack Roush, Michael Waltrip, and our own Rick Mast…

Childress finds sponsor for fourth car in 2009

Posted by on April 1st, 2008

Richard Childress Racing will expand to four cars next season with General Mills as sponsor. The move will leave Petty Enterprises’ famed No. 43 searching for financial backing for just the second time since 1972.

General Mills has been on the No. 43 the past nine seasons, taking over when STP gave up its role as primary sponsor.

Childress didn’t say Tuesday who will drive the No. 33 Chevrolet next season.

Max Helton will certainly be missed

Posted by on April 1st, 2008

Leave it to David Poole of the Charlotte Observer to write such a moving story about Max Helton, the minister of Motor Racing Outreach, who passed away Sunday at age 67 after a lengthy battle with brain cancer.

I never had the chance to meet Helton, but like a lot …

Jamie McMurray had a rough start to 2008, but results like those at Martinsville help him stay focused, Jeff Owens says.

Jamie McMurray had a rough start to 2008, but results like those at Martinsville help him stay focused, Jeff Owens says.

Days after Kyle Petty failed to qualify the No. 45 Petty Enterprises Dodge into the field at Martinsville Speedway, a change has been made.