Archive for July 8th, 2009

Power Rankings: Quiet Busch riding high

Posted by on July 8th, 2009

While his kid brother gets the headlines and notoriety, Kurt Busch has to settle for a bump in Jorge Mondaca’s Power Rankings.

Rome wasn’t built in a day

Posted by on July 8th, 2009

When Michael Waltrip told his big brother he wanted to be an owner, DW cringed. Three years later, he’s convinced.

NASCAR on Wednesday asked an appeals court to ban Jeremy Mayfield from racing, alleging the participation of “a proven methamphetamine user” could lead to fatal consequences for other competitors and fans.

NASCAR asked the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn last week’s injunction that lifted Mayfield’s indefinite suspension for a failing a random drug test.

In the filing, NASCAR argues U.S.

Rowdy Racing 07-08-09

Posted by on July 8th, 2009

Answers at Michael Waltrip Racing raise questions at Earnhardt Ganassi Racing. We’ve got Michael, Martin and Mast.

Stewart, Busch clear air after Daytona wreck

Posted by on July 8th, 2009

Tony Stewart says Kyle Busch holds no hard feelings about the final-lap crash at Daytona International Speedway.

Stewart said he spoke to Busch on Tuesday and that they are on the “same page” following the accident that sent Busch to the infield care center and Stewart to Victory Lane in the final moments of the 400-mile race on Saturday night.

Busch took the lead on the next-to-last lap and tried to fend off a hard-charging Stewart.

Stewart: Goodyear has solved tire problems

Posted by on July 8th, 2009

Two-time Allstate 400 winner Tony Stewart says he’s confident Goodyear has solved the tire problems that plagued last year’s race at the Brickyard.

Stewart was among the drivers who participated in Goodyear’s seven test sessions at the track since last year, when the problems turned the race into a series of 10- to 12-lap sprints.

Stewart says he was able to run about 30 laps on the new tires during the tests and he’s “not at all” concerned about their durability.

VIDEO: Time to make pit road safer

Posted by on July 8th, 2009

Pit road is a dangerous place for those outside the cars. Lee Spencer says NASCAR needs to do one thing to make it safer.

Waltrip makes the right move

Posted by on July 8th, 2009

Michael Waltrip can still get it done, but he is making the right choice by stepping aside after ‘09, Larry McReynolds says.