Archive for April 16th, 2008

Fuel mileage races usually aren’t fun, but several factors — including the new car — changed that at Phoenix, says Darrell Waltrip.

Johnson, Knaus work their magic

Posted by on April 16th, 2008

Forget all the “slump” talk. Jimmie Johnson is firing on all cylinders again, and Chad Knaus deserves a lot of credit, Jeff Owens says.

Jeff Burton’s great start to the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup season has helped resurrect his career and the fortunes of Richard Childress Racing.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. was dressed in his customary jeans, T-shirt and baseball cap and soaking it all in.

Said looking for Nationwide win in Mexico

Posted by on April 16th, 2008

For Boris Said, this week’s NASCAR Nationwide Series event in Mexico City is more than just his first chance to race a stock car since February.

The free spirit from Southern California loves the sprawling city south of the border.

“I’ve enjoyed traveling the world to race cars, but I also have fun taking in the local sights and experiencing the local culture,” he said.

73-year-old Pearson runs at Darlington

Posted by on April 16th, 2008

The “Silver Fox” hasn’t lost his touch at Darlington Raceway.

David Pearson, the superspeedway’s career victory leader with 10, turned several laps on Darlington’s newly paved surface Wednesday alongside NASCAR star Carl Edwards.

Pearson drove a restored version of the Wood Brothers’ No. 21 Purolator Mercury from 1971.

Pearson led the way after the green flag was dropped on the 1.366-mile oval. After several laps, the checkered flag came out with the 73-year-old Pearson edging Edwards.

Power Rankings: Carl’s in charge

Posted by on April 16th, 2008

NASCAR might be taking a week off, but Carl Edwards hasn’t. The red-hot driver is now No. 1 in Jorge Mondaca’s Power Rankings.

Plenty of fight left in Jeff Gordon

Posted by on April 16th, 2008

Eight races into the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and four-time champion Jeff Gordon is struggling.

But not for long. Once Gordon’s crew chief Steve Letarte finds the right setup on their Car of Tomorrow, watch out. Gordon will start winning again. For the legions of NASCAR fans that dislike …

Rowdy Racing Podcast 4-16-08

Posted by on April 16th, 2008

NASCAR adds a test…but is it about the cars, or the tires? Plus, Ganassi makes a move, BAM takes a step back and Pruett tries to step up…

Rowdy Racing 4-16-08

Posted by on April 16th, 2008

NASCAR adds a test…but is it about the cars, or the tires? Plus, Ganassi makes a move, BAM takes a step back and Pruett tries to step up…