Archive for August 16th, 2008

Sources: Mears reaches deal with RCR

Posted by on August 16th, 2008

Casey Mears will drive the No. 07 Jack Daniels Chevrolet in 2009 and beyond, a source from Richard Childress Racing confirmed late Saturday night.

The Hot Pass: UPS, Roush near deal on Ragan

Posted by on August 16th, 2008

David Ragan’s remarkable 2008 turnaround has done more than earn him respect. It may get him a top sponsor, Lee Spencer reports.

Sources: UPS, Roush near deal on Ragan

Posted by on August 16th, 2008

David Ragan’s remarkable 2008 turnaround has done more than earn him respect. It may get him a top sponsor, Lee Spencer reports.

Coleman ready for Cup debut

Posted by on August 16th, 2008

If Brad Coleman could get away with it, he would wear his new NASCAR Sprint Cup uniform a whole lot more.

“It’s a good-looking suit,” the proud 20-year-old racer said Saturday, just over 24 hours before he was to make his Cup debut in the No. 96 Hall of Fame Racing Toyota. “I want to wear it all the time, but I don’t want to look like an idiot.”

Coleman, who has 43 starts since 2006 in the Nationwide Series, is replacing veteran J.J. Yeley, fired last week.

What they are saying at Michigan

Posted by on August 16th, 2008

What are your favorite drivers talking about this weekend? Check out the best quips and soundbytes from Michigan here.