Archive for July 6th, 2009

Garage chatter: Put the focus back on racing

Posted by on July 6th, 2009

Daytona just had one of the most thrilling races of the year. Lee Spencer wonders why all the focus is on a driver who’s not racing.

NASCAR has asked a federal judge to reverse his ruling and keep driver Jeremy Mayfield off the track.

NASCAR filed the motion asking U.S. District Court Judge Graham Mullen to reinstate Mayfield’s ban. He was suspended May 9 after failing a random drug test, and NASCAR said he tested positive for methamphetamine.

The latest twist comes after Mullen’s decision last week to grant an injunction clearing him to compete.

Mayfield not on entry list for Chicago race

Posted by on July 6th, 2009

NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield’s name isn’t on the entry list for Saturday’s race at Chicagoland Speedway.

Mayfield, whose drug suspension was overturned by a federal judge last week, still could attempt to qualify for the race.

Under NASCAR rules, teams have until one hour before the first practice to register. That gives Mayfield until Thursday afternoon, but he would have to pay a penalty. Mayfield admitted in court filings that his Mayfield Motorsports team is struggling financially.

Refuse to lose

Posted by on July 6th, 2009

Every racer wants to win, but sometimes you have to learn to settle for second rather than risk being wrecked, DW says.

LifeLock 400 entry list

Posted by on July 6th, 2009

Rowdy Racing 07-06-09

Posted by on July 6th, 2009

Smoke and Kyle provide Independence Day fireworks in Daytona; Kahne slips into top 12 despite two on-track incidents; Martin suffers bad Daytona luck again.

Fast cars, big wrecks, close finishes … Daytona has everything fans want, so NASCAR better not mess it up, Lee Spencer says.

PHOTOS: Earnhardt, NASCAR invade Goodwood

Posted by on July 6th, 2009

While Dale Jr. was busy in Daytona, another Earnhardt was leaving her mark across the pond. We’ve got the photos to prove it.

Hot or Not: Coke Zero 400

Posted by on July 6th, 2009

Kyle Busch had a rough weekend, but teammate Denny Hamlin kept out of trouble and sits on the right side of this week’s Hot or Not.