Archive for September, 2009

Larry Mac cam: COT safety

Posted by on September 30th, 2009

The new car still isn’t perfect, Larry McReynolds says, but after seeing Joey Logano’s scary crash, the changes are for the better.

Lowe’s Motor Speedway is using the theme “Homecoming NASCAR-Style” to promote its fall race.

Johnson says Petty-Earnhardt record is safe

Posted by on September 30th, 2009

Jimmie Johnson has three championships under his belt and is full steam ahead in pursuit of a fourth.

Seven, though? He doesn’t think he’s got that in him.

The three-time defending champion said Wednesday he believes the NASCAR record of seven titles will probably never be broken. The mark is shared by Richard Petty and the late Dale Earnhardt.

Johnson’s teammate, Jeff Gordon, leads all active drivers with four championships - a mark Johnson is trying to equal this season.

Rowdy Racing 09-30-09

Posted by on September 30th, 2009

Gillett sheiks things up at RPM, while Mark stays with a proven winner. Kasey will wait for the R6 to prove itself, while Gilly jumps behind the wheel with something to prove. All that plus exclusive Kyle Busch audio from Dover.

PHOTOS: Behind the scenes with Montoya

Posted by on September 30th, 2009

What’s a race weekend like for a NASCAR driver? Take a behind-the-scenes tour with Juan Pablo Montoya at Dover.

Points race isn’t only thing going on

Posted by on September 30th, 2009

Teams losing sponsors, Drivers in jeopardy … the Chase is exciting, but there’s more to discuss, Larry McReynolds says.

Power Rankings: Martin slips to No. 2

Posted by on September 30th, 2009

He still has the points lead (barely), but Mark Martin can’t keep the top spot in Jorge Mondaca’s latest Power Rankings.

DW cam: Holding out hope for Martin

Posted by on September 29th, 2009

Tired of Jimmie Johnson winning the championship? DW explains why Mark Martin is the best hope for the Jimmie haters.

Gillett enters into agreement with Saudi-based firm

Posted by on September 29th, 2009

George Gillett, whose family is the majority owner of Richard Petty Motorsports, has entered into a “commercial collaboration” agreement with F6, a leading Saudi Arabia-based sports management firm founded and led by Saudi Arabian Prince Faisal bin Fahad bin Abdullah Al Saud.

Rowdy Racing 09-29-09

Posted by on September 29th, 2009

Is “Tiger” Johnson in their heads? When will RPM field a Ford? Mears and others up in the air, plus Mast and Dover highlights.