According to David Poole of The Charlotte Observer, A new name for the Nextel Cup Series will likely be announced at a news conference Saturday at Daytona International Speedway.
The Charlotte Observer and ThatsRacin.com reported in March (ESPN reported it June 21) that Sprint Nextel would likely change the name of NASCAR's top series to Sprint Cup.
See the article at http://www.thatsracin.com/242/story/5275.html
Friday, July 6, 2007
Ginn Racing Woes
I'm surprised to see this, considering how much effort they are putting into Mark Martins track time, and how willing they were to throw money at Jr to get him to their shop, (According to news sources) but it seems that maybe they've thrown too much money at Martin as Ginn Racing has layed off some shop staff!!
Several in-shop employees were laid off this week from Ginn Racing as part of a re-evaluation of its organization, team officials confirmed Thursday.
Team manager Jay Frye said last week the organization may have grown too fast and a re-evaluation was in order, particularly since two of its three Cup teams lacked full-time sponsors this season.
See the rest at http://www.thatsracin.com/242/story/5300.html
Several in-shop employees were laid off this week from Ginn Racing as part of a re-evaluation of its organization, team officials confirmed Thursday.
Team manager Jay Frye said last week the organization may have grown too fast and a re-evaluation was in order, particularly since two of its three Cup teams lacked full-time sponsors this season.
See the rest at http://www.thatsracin.com/242/story/5300.html
Crew Chiefs banned from Tracks
I think the title says it all, but in my meager little world, that's what I thought these suspensions meant to begin with. Eh, what do I know?
NASCAR vice president for corporate communications Jim Hunter said on Thursday at Daytona International Speedway that suspended crew chiefs should stay away from the racetrack, or risk further sanctions.
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Hunter said no further announcements were forthcoming on the subject, but that Knaus and Letarte, who are suspended for four more races after Saturday night's Pepsi 400, should take heed.
(In my mind, chiefs still being at the track while "suspended", are just them thumbing their noses at NASCAR in complete disrespect.)
See the whole article at nascar.com
NASCAR vice president for corporate communications Jim Hunter said on Thursday at Daytona International Speedway that suspended crew chiefs should stay away from the racetrack, or risk further sanctions.
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Hunter said no further announcements were forthcoming on the subject, but that Knaus and Letarte, who are suspended for four more races after Saturday night's Pepsi 400, should take heed.
(In my mind, chiefs still being at the track while "suspended", are just them thumbing their noses at NASCAR in complete disrespect.)
See the whole article at nascar.com
Thursday, July 5, 2007
More Penalties for Hendrick
If NASCAR can determine that the Hendrick crew chiefs that were suspended a week previous, were actually at the track, (New Hampshire) for the race, running things from their motor coaches, they may look at taking more action in regards to such a bone head move.
We'll see.... ocregister.com
We'll see.... ocregister.com
Earnhardt Jr and Adidas
According to ESPN site write Marty Smith, and his sources, Dale Earnhardt Jr. on Friday will announce a personal services agreement with clothing manufacturer adidas.
The sources said adidas will manufacture Earnhardt's fire retardant driving suits and shoes, and the Nextel Cup star will be involved in promoting specific consumer apparel.
This is the 2nd big endorsement, as Sony was the first.
No word on his primary car sponsor yet.. but we're waiting, patiently.. right?
sports.espn.go.com
The sources said adidas will manufacture Earnhardt's fire retardant driving suits and shoes, and the Nextel Cup star will be involved in promoting specific consumer apparel.
This is the 2nd big endorsement, as Sony was the first.
No word on his primary car sponsor yet.. but we're waiting, patiently.. right?
sports.espn.go.com
Penalties for Busch and Sauter
NASCAR issued penalties and fines to the No. 5 and No. 70
Both cars -- the No. 5 Chevrolet driven by Kyle Busch and the No. 70 Chevrolet driven by Johnny Sauter -- were found to be in violation of a much quoted, little seen rule book, Sections
12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing);
12-4-Q (car, car parts, components and/or equipment used do not conform to NASCAR rules); and
(So what happens when they hit 12-4-Z? Do we go to 12-5 or 12-4.1x?)
20-12.8.1B, COT Technical Bulletin #3, dated 4/10/07 (failed to meet the minimum front car heights) of the 2007 NASCAR rule book.
The violations were found during post-race inspections after the New Hampshire race.
Both drivers have been penalized 25 driver points.
Their crew chiefs -- Alan Gustafson and Robert "Bootie" Barker -- have each been fined $25,000 and placed on probation until Sept. 19.
Busch drops from ninth in 10th in the point standings as a result.
In addition, Rick Hendrick, owner of the No. 5, has been penalized 25 (more) car owner championship points as has Joe Custer, the owner of the No. 70.
Each driver's finish in Sunday's race -- 11th for Busch and 14th for Sauter -- will stand.
Bruce's Note:
And now it begins. Is this consistent with NASCAR's stance about COT penalties or is this realistic with the type of infraction? And why do finishing positions stand? In recent years, have we ever seen a position taken from a driver? Of course, has it ever been warranted? I can only hope that the day comes that they do find something serious after a race, that the position is taken away from the driver. That would then validate their web postings of "Unnofficial" results and point standings that they so diligently state after each event.
Both cars -- the No. 5 Chevrolet driven by Kyle Busch and the No. 70 Chevrolet driven by Johnny Sauter -- were found to be in violation of a much quoted, little seen rule book, Sections
12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing);
12-4-Q (car, car parts, components and/or equipment used do not conform to NASCAR rules); and
(So what happens when they hit 12-4-Z? Do we go to 12-5 or 12-4.1x?)
20-12.8.1B, COT Technical Bulletin #3, dated 4/10/07 (failed to meet the minimum front car heights) of the 2007 NASCAR rule book.
The violations were found during post-race inspections after the New Hampshire race.
Both drivers have been penalized 25 driver points.
Their crew chiefs -- Alan Gustafson and Robert "Bootie" Barker -- have each been fined $25,000 and placed on probation until Sept. 19.
Busch drops from ninth in 10th in the point standings as a result.
In addition, Rick Hendrick, owner of the No. 5, has been penalized 25 (more) car owner championship points as has Joe Custer, the owner of the No. 70.
Each driver's finish in Sunday's race -- 11th for Busch and 14th for Sauter -- will stand.
Bruce's Note:
And now it begins. Is this consistent with NASCAR's stance about COT penalties or is this realistic with the type of infraction? And why do finishing positions stand? In recent years, have we ever seen a position taken from a driver? Of course, has it ever been warranted? I can only hope that the day comes that they do find something serious after a race, that the position is taken away from the driver. That would then validate their web postings of "Unnofficial" results and point standings that they so diligently state after each event.
Weather for Pepsi 400
So far, it does not look good, per the weather channel as they are predicting for Friday through Sunday, a high of 89 degrees, and scattered thunderstorms. Grr.
www.weather.com
www.weather.com
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Transformers Movie Review
What? Why would I put a movie review of the new movie Transformser, here in my NASCAR site?
I have only one (OK, maybe two) excuses.
An awesome movie for the fun, and Optimus Prime looks like Jeff Gordon's paint scheme.
My review is short and to the point, and gives absolutely nothing away, so if you're looking for that, this ain't it.
See it here, at: transformers-review
I have only one (OK, maybe two) excuses.
An awesome movie for the fun, and Optimus Prime looks like Jeff Gordon's paint scheme.
My review is short and to the point, and gives absolutely nothing away, so if you're looking for that, this ain't it.
See it here, at: transformers-review
NASCAR considering Stiffer COT Penalties
It looks like they've been reading my blog finally!!
OK, all joking aside, NASCAR has not ruled out suspending drivers as a deterrent for cheating on the Car of Tomorrow.
Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were all docked 100 points from failed COT inspections. Their crew chiefs were fined $100,000 and suspended six races a piece, but the drivers have been allowed to compete and all three are in contention for the Chase for the championship. (In which is where I say, how's this impacting the teams for "cheating"?) And it was reported that the Hendricks chiefs were AT New Hampshire in motor coaches.. how the heck does that deter teams??
France said they don't want to get to the stage of suspending drivers, but they are still looking at how to make the penalties more of a deterrent, and it seems they may be willing to suspend drivers as an option.'
(You could always take my idea and run with it Brian: Not allowing the first string pit crew members from competing.)
For more of this article, go to: nascar.com
OK, all joking aside, NASCAR has not ruled out suspending drivers as a deterrent for cheating on the Car of Tomorrow.
Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were all docked 100 points from failed COT inspections. Their crew chiefs were fined $100,000 and suspended six races a piece, but the drivers have been allowed to compete and all three are in contention for the Chase for the championship. (In which is where I say, how's this impacting the teams for "cheating"?) And it was reported that the Hendricks chiefs were AT New Hampshire in motor coaches.. how the heck does that deter teams??
France said they don't want to get to the stage of suspending drivers, but they are still looking at how to make the penalties more of a deterrent, and it seems they may be willing to suspend drivers as an option.'
(You could always take my idea and run with it Brian: Not allowing the first string pit crew members from competing.)
For more of this article, go to: nascar.com
JRM - Huffman Out, Jr In
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will drive his own race car Friday night when he replaces Shane Huffman in the Busch Series race at Daytona International Speedway.
Earnhardt will drive the No. 88 Chevrolet and said Tuesday he is searching for a permanent replacement for Huffman.
"Upon a midseason evaluation of the performance of this race team, we decided we needed to make a change, and right now we have a window to do that," Earnhardt said Tuesday. "Because of the short notice, I am going to drive the Navy car Friday night at Daytona."
See the rest at nascar.com
Earnhardt will drive the No. 88 Chevrolet and said Tuesday he is searching for a permanent replacement for Huffman.
"Upon a midseason evaluation of the performance of this race team, we decided we needed to make a change, and right now we have a window to do that," Earnhardt said Tuesday. "Because of the short notice, I am going to drive the Navy car Friday night at Daytona."
See the rest at nascar.com
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