Archive for December 5th, 2008

PHOTOS: 2008 Champions Week

Posted by on December 5th, 2008

Couldn’t make it to New York for NASCAR’s Champions Week festivities? We’ve got all the best action shots right here.

Yarborough surprises Johnson at awards banquet

Posted by on December 5th, 2008

Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Cale Yarborough made an unannounced appearance at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York City.

Report: Deal reached to offer aid to Big 3

Posted by on December 5th, 2008

In a move that may ease the minds of many in NASCAR, Congressional Democrats and the White House reached an agreement late Friday that could give American automakers $15 billion in bailout loans.

Party goes on as NASCAR scales back celebration

Posted by on December 5th, 2008

Jimmie Johnson coolly entered an Irish bar jammed with NASCAR fans and promptly ordered a round of beer for everyone.

Pint glass raised, he toasted the rowdy crowd.

Johnson clearly came to New York this year ready to party.

And why not? His third consecutive NASCAR championship this season tied Cale Yarborough’s 30-year-old record, and the laid-back but focused Californian doesn’t appear ready to slow down anytime soon.

“Yes, I want to win a fourth,” Johnson said.

Rowdy Racing 12-05-08

Posted by on December 5th, 2008

Buck is back and so are those GEM and Petty rumors; Shock! Dale Jr. most popular; RC wins humanitarian award; The Biff is staying home, plus more Mast and we re-live Atlanta 1.

Time to recognize the fan favorites

Posted by on December 5th, 2008

Not satisfied with just seeing the top 10 drivers get awards? Kristen Valus hands out the honors that fans really care about.