Archive for August 6th, 2008

Truex Jr. to remain with DEI in ‘09

Posted by on August 6th, 2008

Martin Truex Jr. finally agreed to a contract extension with Dale Earnhardt Inc. on Wednesday that keeps him in the No. 1 Chevrolet at least through 2009.

Truex, DEI agree to deal for 2009

Posted by on August 6th, 2008

Following weeks of speculation and negotiations, Martin Truex Jr. has decided to remain driver of the No. 1 Chevrolet next season for Dale Earnhardt Inc.

Coleman set to replace Yeley in No. 96

Posted by on August 6th, 2008

Hall of Fame Racing officials announced Wednesday that NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Brad Coleman, who has been under contract as a test driver for Hall of Fame Racing since November 2007, will make his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series debut by piloting the No. 96 DLP HDTV Toyota Camry in the Aug. 17 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway.

Carpentier not worried about ‘09 Cup status

Posted by on August 6th, 2008

Patrick Carpentier couldn’t help but laugh.

Racing in front of his home fans during last weekend’s Nationwide Series race in rain-soaked Montreal, Carpentier wasn’t too busy chasing his first stock car win to keep from taking a look at one of the big TV screens, where he caught Carl Edwards using a squeegee on his windshield.

“I thought that was the highlight of the race,” Carpentier said.

COT is the right horse for the road course

Posted by on August 6th, 2008

The COT may get a bad rap on some ovals, but Darrell Waltrip believes it’s perfectly suited for Watkins Glen.

Rowdy Racing 08-06-08

Posted by on August 6th, 2008

The 18 team experiments at Pocono, while the 24 and 48 reveal a weakness. We’ve got a Yeley exclusive, plus part 2 of Rick Mast’s Pit Stop Primer.

Power Rankings: Gordon poised for jump

Posted by on August 6th, 2008

Will NASCAR’s best road racer celebrate turning 37 with a win at Watkins Glen? Jorge Mondaca’s Power Rankings bode well for him.

Despite issues, Martin continues to shine

Posted by on August 6th, 2008

Mark Martin was one of the best drivers at Pocono, but bad fortunes kept him from Victory Lane again, Larry McReynolds says.