Archive for February 10th, 2009

Video – Victory Lane with Christian Potts – Daytona 500 preview

By RND Staff, 10 February, 2009, 2 Comments

Victory Lane with Christian Potts is a weekly NASCAR webcast from The Norman Transcript. This week racing season officially begins with the Daytona 500. Columnist Christian Potts discusses last week’s qualifying races and the upcoming race, along with a look at Tony Stewarts new team. Potts also talks about how the economy already has affected this year’s season and what other changes fans can expect.


David Stremme Daytona Preview

By RND Staff, 10 February, 2009, No Comment

The No. 12 team enters this weekend’s event as the defending champion, with David Stremme replacing Ryan Newman behind the wheel. Penske Racing cars finished first and second in 2008 at the 50th running of the Daytona 500.

Scott Wimmer Pre-Race News

By RND Staff, 10 February, 2009, No Comment

In its 18-year history, Key Motorsports has made 41 NASCAR Nationwide Series starts, but this is the team’s first full-time season in the series since the its inception in 1991. The team has rechristened their NNS entry as the No. 40, to match their primary entry in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. They will also be debuting their new black, white, and red paint scheme, which also matches their Chevrolet Silverado in the Truck Series.

Sporting News Names 2 Kenseth Crewmembers to 2008 All Star Team

By RND Staff, 10 February, 2009, No Comment

CONCORD, NC – A recent issue of Sporting News Magazine highlighting the 2009 All-Star team of NASCAR paid high tribute to the No. 17 DEWALT Team, naming rear-tire changer Dave Smith and rear-tire carrier Jason Binger best in the business at their respective traits.

Darnell Scheduled to Run 15 Nationwide Races in 2009

By RND Staff, 10 February, 2009, No Comment

CONCORD, N.C. – Roush Fenway Racing driver Erik Darnell will get behind the wheel of the No. 6 Northern Tool + Equipment Ford Fusion for 15 races in the NASCAR Nationwide Series beginning with the Lipton Tea 250 at Richmond International Raceway on May 1.  Darnell and Northern Tool + Equipment will split time in the No. 6 Ford Fusion with David Ragan and Discount Tire.