Archive for June 15th, 2008

Earnhardt, Eury get that winning feeling again

Posted by on June 15th, 2008

Forget the 76-race streak and the pressure. Dale Jr. is at peace because he found that winning feeling again, Lee Spencer says.

Team owners Roger Penske and Chip Ganassi have both had some pretty good days at Michigan International Speedway, both in open-wheel racing and NASCAR. But Sunday wasn’t one of them.

Among the six cars fielded by the two highly respected team owners in the LifeLock 400, Kurt Busch’s 21st-place finish for Penske Racing was the best.

Rookie teammate Sam Hornish Jr., a three-time IndyCar Series champion, had the best day among them, leading laps for the first time in his NASCAR career.

PHOTOS: Michigan weekend

Posted by on June 15th, 2008

Father’s Day at Michigan was a memorable one as the LifeLock 400 went down to the wire. Check out all the best shots here.

Dale Jr. wins, snaps 76-race victory drought

Posted by on June 15th, 2008

Dale Earnhardt Jr. needed a little bit of luck Sunday at Michigan, but that was enough to snap his 76-race Cup winless streak.

Dale Jr. wins, snaps 76-race winlless streak

Posted by on June 15th, 2008

Dale Earnhardt Jr. needed a little bit of luck Sunday at Michigan, but that was enough to snap his 76-race Cup winless streak.

Gibbs: Logano could run in Cup this year

Posted by on June 15th, 2008

Joey Logano’s Nationwide victory on Saturday night has revived speculation about whether the 18-year-old phenom could replace Tony Stewart in the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing entry.

Logano, who won in only his third start in the developmental series, could step in for the two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion, who is considering leaving the team for another ride, possibly one with an ownership position attached.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tony Stewart are both winless in 2008. Can either break through at Michigan? Follow LIVE and don’t miss a lap.

Join the Michigan race chat

Posted by on June 15th, 2008

Think Kasey Kahne can stay hot and claim his third points victory of 2008? Share your Michigan race thoughts with fans here.

NASCAR misses its chance to make statement

Posted by on June 15th, 2008

The harassment lawsuit against NASCAR calls for straight talk, but Brian France prefers going around in circles, Kevin Hench says.