Archive for August 13th, 2008

Don’t stress out about Hendrick yet

Posted by on August 13th, 2008

Yes, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. had a rough weekend. But they’ll be firing on all cylinders when it counts, Jeff Hammond says.

Report: Daytona 500 winner to drive 2nd for Smoke

Posted by on August 13th, 2008

Tony Stewart has hired fellow Indiana native Ryan Newman to drive the second car for his new team next season, The Associated Press has learned.

Newman, who nipped Stewart on the final lap to win the Daytona 500 in February, will be introduced as driver of the No. 4 Chevrolet on Friday at Michigan International Speedway, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person requested anonymity because details, including car sponsorship, are still being worked out.

Darlington Raceway regains Southern 500 name

Posted by on August 13th, 2008

The Southern 500 is back at Darlington Raceway.

Track president Chris Browning said Wednesday the historic name will return to Darlington for next May’s Sprint Cup race, restoring at least part of more than a half-century of tradition to the old country track.

“The timing really is good with us celebrating our 60th year of racing next year,” Browning said. “It just seemed to make sense.”

The Southern 500 was a shaky startup venture when it was first run on Sept. 4, 1950.

Report: Dayton 500 winner to drive 2nd for Smoke

Posted by on August 13th, 2008

Tony Stewart has hired fellow Indiana native Ryan Newman to drive the second car for his new team next season, The Associated Press has learned.

Newman, who nipped Stewart on the final lap to win the Daytona 500 in February, will be introduced as driver of the No. 4 Chevrolet on Friday at Michigan International Speedway, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person requested anonymity because details, including car sponsorship, are still being worked out.

Under the Hood: Truex and DEI patch things up

Posted by on August 13th, 2008

Martin Truex Jr. is staying at DEI next year, but Lee Spencer says the deal is more of a band-aid than a long-term solution.

McDowell demotion a sign of rushed ownership

Posted by on August 13th, 2008

Don’t blame Michael McDowell for his temporary demotion. Lee Spencer says it shows why owners shouldn’t rush young drivers.

Rowdy Racing 08-13-08

Posted by on August 13th, 2008

Is Joey ready for his close-up? How much will DEI’s new “Hutchens device” help? Plus we stoke the Kyle-Jeff feud.

Hear me now, believe me later

Posted by on August 13th, 2008

Darrell Waltrip got on board early with Kyle Busch and explains now why the 23-year-old NASCAR star will win the Chase.