Archive for July 27th, 2008

After a pitiful race marred by tire problems at the Brickyard, fans should demand better from NASCAR, Lee Spencer says.

Tire problems nothing new at Brickyard

Posted by on July 27th, 2008

Tire problems wreaked havoc in Sunday’s Allstate 400, but Jorge Mondaca says it isn’t the first race shredded by the Brickyard.

PHOTOS: Indianapolis weekend

Posted by on July 27th, 2008

In case you also had tire problems, Jimmie Johnson won the Allstate 400. Relive the best moments from the Indy weekend here.

NASCAR Sprint Cup standings

Posted by on July 27th, 2008

Kevin Harvick’s tough day at Indianapolis dropped him out of the top 12 in the standings. Find out who took his Chase position here.

The tires were an issue throughout the running of the Allstate 400. But they didn’t keep Jimmie Johnson from winning at Indy.

Gibbs says 4 teams not likely for 2009

Posted by on July 27th, 2008

Joe Gibbs probably won’t field a fourth team next season because he’s running out of time to put a proper expansion package together.

“You wouldn’t say never, but it doesn’t look right now that it will happen for us next year,” Gibbs told The Associated Press before the start of Sunday’s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Gibbs has been intent on pushing his program to four teams, but doesn’t want to rush into it and said he’s closing in on a deadline that would make 2009 impossible.

LIVE: Cup stars battle to kiss the Indy bricks

Posted by on July 27th, 2008

Tony Stewart is the only Hoosier to win at the Brickyard. But Ryan Newman will try to match the feat. Follow the race LIVE.

Join the Indianapolis race chat

Posted by on July 27th, 2008

Kyle Busch romped to another Nationwide win last night. Can he stay hot at the Brickyard? Chat it up with fans here.