As everyone may know, Jeff Gordon got his 7th win at Darlington last weekend in the COT event! Weekends results at nascar.com
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So the DEI #8 made non-contract changing news this last weekend when the team was caught with illegal brackets on the COT, and the ensuing penalties are Crew chief Tony Eury Jr. - $100,000 fine, suspended from NASCAR until July 4, 2007. Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., 100 point penalty, Car owner Teresa Earnhardt - 100 point penalty.
(I think this is a wee bit excessive, but I'm not the boss of the track, so there you have it.)
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Here's a new one: Team Docked for Unnapproved Driver!!
NASCAR penalized Bill Davis Racing on Tuesday for allowing an unlicensed driver behind the wheel of Johnny Benson's truck during a test session last week. (Hmm, I guess that's a massive whoops!!) Benson was fined $10,000 and docked 50 points, and crew chief Trip Bruce was suspended for two races. See the article here.
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Mark Martin has added 3 races to his part time schedule with Ginn Racing. The additional races include Pocono (Aug. 5), Richmond (Sept. 8) and Dover (Sept. 23).
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NASCAR is gearing up for All-Star week, and it offically kicks off Wednesday night at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena where 24 teams will do battle in the NASCAR NEXTEL Pit Crew Challenge. Full Story
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Just from observations and stories read, Montoya may not be making friends when he's 2 laps down and still driving hard like it's for the win. (But racin' is racin'! Right?)
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I'm off market here, BUT as of today, there are still 11 spots left in the 33 car field for the upcoming Indianapolis 500, but this upcoming Saturday will probably see the field fill up.
sportingnews.com
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At Darlington, during the last round of pit stops, Denny Hamlin fell from 2nd to 16th, and still battled his way back up to second, despite the pit road error. From this, Joe Gibbs Racing is swapping team members around, hoping to mix it up and get the performance edge back that they need to keep the car in contention. sportingnews.com
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Kenny Wallace has been hired by Rusty Wallace Inc to coach and spot for his nephew, Steve Wallace in the upcoming CUP companion Busch races. Scenedaily
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John Andretti has got himself a ride with Panther Racing and will be attempting to qualify for the Indy 500.
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That's it for the moment.
Showing posts with label Montoya. Show all posts
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Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Saturday, April 28, 2007
News from around NASCAR - April 28 2007
With four wins in four races and six drivers sitting in the top 10 in championship points, Toyota's current domination of the Craftsman Truck Series is obvious.
Earlier this month, the sanctioning body disallowed an intake manifold that Toyota had been running all season in its trucks and Busch cars (Toyota uses the same engine in each) after chassis dynamometer tests revealed the manufacturer had a "significant" horsepower advantage with the part, according to Craftsman Truck Series director Wayne Auton.
ESPN
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Cup Standings, as they are right now:
1 -- Jeff Gordon
2 -- Jeff Burton
3-- Matt Kenseth
4 -- Jimmie Johnson
5 -- Denny Hamlin
6 +1 Kyle Busch
7 +2 Tony Stewart
8 -- Carl Edwards
9 -3 Clint Bowyer
10 +1 Mark Martin, 405 pts behind 1st. FULL Points Standings
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No matter where you look, there are varying opinions on the contract negotiations between DEI and Dale Earnhardt Jr. When there's news, you'll hear it from me!!
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David Hyder, one of two Michael Waltrip Racing employees suspended by NASCAR in a cheating scandal at Daytona in February, parted ways with the team on Friday. "As of this morning, Michael Waltrip Racing and David Hyder have ended their employment relationship," Waltrip said Friday at Talladega Superspeedway. AP Sports
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Tony Stewart Regrets wrestling remark
Before he was allowed in the racetrack, NASCAR made sure Tony Stewart knew the rules. Summoned to a 6 a.m. meeting Friday morning with top series officials, the two-time champion retracted every bit of the sharp rant he launched against NASCAR while admitting he damaged the sport's credibility by likening it to professional wrestling. AP Sports NASCAR.com
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Michael Waltrip thinks the qualifying process needs to have a change! (It's not what you might think!!) Waltrip wants the non-qualifiers to make their qualifying laps after the top 35 are done. His point is to take away an advantage a team might have on weather changes. ESPN.com
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Montoya fined for obscene gesture
Juan Pablo Montoya was fined $10,000 by NASCAR on Wednesday for making an obscene gesture on live television last week. Montoya, who was also placed on probation through the end of the year, waved a finger at a camera following practice last week at Phoenix International Raceway. Team officials have maintained the gesture was made in fun and he was unaware the camera was providing a live feed. (Where multiple networks have multiple cameras at all times on all on track action??!!) Sports Illustrated
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Mike Skinner sets his sights on another NASCAR first
Mike Skinner has established a trail of firsts in the NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Series.
He won the first race in series history in 1995. He won the series’ first championship. And he was the first to win $1 million.
Saturday, when Skinner climbs into his Toyota Tundra for the O’Reilly Auto Parts 250 at Kansas Speedway, he’ll try to become the first in series history to win four consecutive races. thatsracin.com
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Ricky Hendrick Memorial Charity Ride set May 6 thatsracin.com
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Hernandez, Carmichael Claim Successful Results for Ginn Racing Development Teams
Ginn Racing development drivers Jesus Hernandez and Ricky Carmichael each enjoyed a successful weekend of racing in their respective divisions.
Hernandez, 26, finished fifth in Thursday night's NASCAR Grand National Division West Series event at Phoenix International Raceway & Carmichael, 27, finished seventh in a 50-lap super late model race Saturday night at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway.
CircleTrackplus.com
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April 29 is Dale Earnhardt's birthday. Happy Birthday Dale.. you are missed by many. With that being said, Go Junior!! Kick their arses!
Earlier this month, the sanctioning body disallowed an intake manifold that Toyota had been running all season in its trucks and Busch cars (Toyota uses the same engine in each) after chassis dynamometer tests revealed the manufacturer had a "significant" horsepower advantage with the part, according to Craftsman Truck Series director Wayne Auton.
ESPN
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Cup Standings, as they are right now:
1 -- Jeff Gordon
2 -- Jeff Burton
3-- Matt Kenseth
4 -- Jimmie Johnson
5 -- Denny Hamlin
6 +1 Kyle Busch
7 +2 Tony Stewart
8 -- Carl Edwards
9 -3 Clint Bowyer
10 +1 Mark Martin, 405 pts behind 1st. FULL Points Standings
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No matter where you look, there are varying opinions on the contract negotiations between DEI and Dale Earnhardt Jr. When there's news, you'll hear it from me!!
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David Hyder, one of two Michael Waltrip Racing employees suspended by NASCAR in a cheating scandal at Daytona in February, parted ways with the team on Friday. "As of this morning, Michael Waltrip Racing and David Hyder have ended their employment relationship," Waltrip said Friday at Talladega Superspeedway. AP Sports
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Tony Stewart Regrets wrestling remark
Before he was allowed in the racetrack, NASCAR made sure Tony Stewart knew the rules. Summoned to a 6 a.m. meeting Friday morning with top series officials, the two-time champion retracted every bit of the sharp rant he launched against NASCAR while admitting he damaged the sport's credibility by likening it to professional wrestling. AP Sports NASCAR.com
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Michael Waltrip thinks the qualifying process needs to have a change! (It's not what you might think!!) Waltrip wants the non-qualifiers to make their qualifying laps after the top 35 are done. His point is to take away an advantage a team might have on weather changes. ESPN.com
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Montoya fined for obscene gesture
Juan Pablo Montoya was fined $10,000 by NASCAR on Wednesday for making an obscene gesture on live television last week. Montoya, who was also placed on probation through the end of the year, waved a finger at a camera following practice last week at Phoenix International Raceway. Team officials have maintained the gesture was made in fun and he was unaware the camera was providing a live feed. (Where multiple networks have multiple cameras at all times on all on track action??!!) Sports Illustrated
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Mike Skinner sets his sights on another NASCAR first
Mike Skinner has established a trail of firsts in the NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Series.
He won the first race in series history in 1995. He won the series’ first championship. And he was the first to win $1 million.
Saturday, when Skinner climbs into his Toyota Tundra for the O’Reilly Auto Parts 250 at Kansas Speedway, he’ll try to become the first in series history to win four consecutive races. thatsracin.com
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Ricky Hendrick Memorial Charity Ride set May 6 thatsracin.com
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Hernandez, Carmichael Claim Successful Results for Ginn Racing Development Teams
Ginn Racing development drivers Jesus Hernandez and Ricky Carmichael each enjoyed a successful weekend of racing in their respective divisions.
Hernandez, 26, finished fifth in Thursday night's NASCAR Grand National Division West Series event at Phoenix International Raceway & Carmichael, 27, finished seventh in a 50-lap super late model race Saturday night at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway.
CircleTrackplus.com
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April 29 is Dale Earnhardt's birthday. Happy Birthday Dale.. you are missed by many. With that being said, Go Junior!! Kick their arses!
Monday, April 16, 2007
Montoya Has Everyone's Attention
As one article put it: Taking out Tony Raines is one thing. Taking out Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is something else entirely.
I've seen Montoya get into it in each race he's been in, from his own team mate, to others that he's battling for position with, the latest victim being Tony Stewart.
My first thought was, "What the heck is this guy doing?". I've seen interviews saying he is going to race hard, and I got all grumpy about it, but then again, who hasn't gone through this phase where they are new to the Cup series, and tried to barrel their way through the field and other competitors cars? If you think about it, it's a fairly distinguished & long list of drivers.
So with that latter thought, I calmed myself down and read this article: link
I've seen Montoya get into it in each race he's been in, from his own team mate, to others that he's battling for position with, the latest victim being Tony Stewart.
My first thought was, "What the heck is this guy doing?". I've seen interviews saying he is going to race hard, and I got all grumpy about it, but then again, who hasn't gone through this phase where they are new to the Cup series, and tried to barrel their way through the field and other competitors cars? If you think about it, it's a fairly distinguished & long list of drivers.
So with that latter thought, I calmed myself down and read this article: link
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