Archive for June 19th, 2008

Riding with Kurt: Another twist awaits

Posted by on June 19th, 2008

After a grueling weekend at Michigan, Kurt Busch says he is more than ready for the twists and turns awaiting in Sonoma.

Ragan gaining ground in standings, respect

Posted by on June 19th, 2008

Even before his rookie year began, David Ragan drew the ire of NASCAR’s top drivers. This year, he joined them, Rea White says.

Road racers looking for 1st NASCAR win

Posted by on June 19th, 2008

When NASCAR heads to a road course, many teams hire ringers to better their chances at victory.

This weekend will be no different at Infineon Raceway, where the usual aces have landed rides for the first of two road course races on the Sprint Cup schedule.

Series regular Reed Sorenson was pulled from the No. 41 Dodge for Scott Pruett, while rookie of the year candidate Regan Smith gave up his seat in the No. 01 Chevrolet for Ron Fellows.

Sadler looking to carry momentum into Sonoma

Posted by on June 19th, 2008

While his teammate has taken off, Elliott Sadler is still trying to right his season.

His quest takes a left turn this weekend as Sadler hopes to ride the momentum earned from last week’s strong run into the first road course of the season Sunday at Infineon Raceway.

Sadler was ninth last weekend in Michigan, just his third top-10 finish of 2008. Kasey Kahne, his teammate at Gillett Evernham Motorsports, has won three races in the last five weeks.

Rowdy Racing 06-19-08

Posted by on June 19th, 2008

The Rocket Man drives for NASA and Tyler Epp stops by for his weekly chat with Buck Fever.

Several teams in dire need of a big day

Posted by on June 19th, 2008

It’s not a must-win situation this weekend, but Larry McReynolds can name plenty of teams needing a strong showing at Infineon.