Archive for April 9th, 2008

Power Rankings: Rumble in Phoenix

Posted by on April 9th, 2008

Phoenix is a fiery mix of short track corners and fast straightaways. Who’ll tame it? Our power rankings may have the answer.

Chip Ganassi isn’t backing away from the harsh criticism he leveled at his own team last weekend.

On Wednesday, Ganassi acknowledged he held a round-table meeting with his struggling team two days ago to discuss how to correct problems that have plagued his NASCAR racers this season. Those woes included Dario Franchitti missing last Sunday’s race at Texas.

The results are there, but will sponsorship follow? Yates Racing is still looking for financial backing for its teams, Rea White says.

Rowdy Racing Podcast 4-09-08

Posted by on April 9th, 2008

Rowdy called the shot, and Bill Davis calls for justice. Plus, Billy gets Wilburned and Firestone would be happy to make Tony Stewart happy…

Rowdy Racing 4-09-08

Posted by on April 9th, 2008

Rowdy called the shot, and Bill Davis calls for justice. Plus, Billy gets Wilburned and Firestone would be happy to make Tony Stewart happy…

Female NASCAR official killed in car accident

Posted by on April 9th, 2008

Brienne Davis, one of NASCAR’s few full-time female inspectors, was killed in a car accident Tuesday night. She was 28.

Davis joined NASCAR in 2004 and traveled every weekend to inspect carburetors and manifolds. She was scheduled to work this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway.

“We are deeply saddened at the loss of NASCAR Sprint Cup official Brienne Davis,” NASCAR said in a statement. “She was a key member of our team of inspectors and will be missed by the NASCAR community.

Radio companies battle over NHMS rights

Posted by on April 9th, 2008

International Speedway Corp. and Speedway Motorsports Inc. are currently locked in a legal battle over broadcast rights for NASCAR races at New Hampshire Motor Speeway, according to a recent report at NASCAR Scene’s website SceneDaily.com.

ISC’s radio station, Motor Racing Network, currently has exclusive rights to broadcast NASCAR races at …