Archive for October 7th, 2008

Sources: Army to sponsor Newman in ‘09

Posted by on October 7th, 2008

Ryan Newman will have the troops on his side in 2009.

Goodyear thinks softer tires the answer at Indy

Posted by on October 7th, 2008

Goodyear may have an answer for one of Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s toughest challenges: softer tires.

As drivers took a break during Tuesday’s latest testing session at the speedway, NASCAR and Goodyear officials explained they had seen dramatic improvement in tire wear, prompting optimism they could avoid a repeat of the Allstate 400 debacle in July.

“We’re not all the way there, but we’re pretty close to it,” said Robin Pemberton, NASCAR vice president of competition.

DEI’s misfortune continues at Talladega

Posted by on October 7th, 2008

How bad are things at Dale Earnhardt Inc.? Even when they win, they end up losing. Jeff Owens looks at the troubled organization.

Driver Carpentier, Gillett Evernham part ways

Posted by on October 7th, 2008

After 27 races in the No. 10 Dodge, Patrick Carpentier has parted ways with Gillett Evernham Motorsports.