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Jr. Finally Gets A New Crew Chief
CONCORD, N.C. – Hendrick Motorsports today named Lance McGrew as interim crew chief of the No. 88 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team of driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. beginning with the June 7 event at Pocono Raceway. Team manager Brian Whitesell will lead the team this weekend at Dover, Del. … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR, Sprint Cup
Kyle Busch Hopes to Do the Monster Mash at the Monster Mile
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – “He did the mash. He did the monster mash.” Those are not only some of the lyrics from the 1962 novelty hit “Monster Mash,” they’re also exactly what Kyle Busch did to the rest of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series field last June at Dover (Del.) International Speedway. … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR, Nationwide Series, Sprint Cup, Truck Series
Marc Davis Joins Braun Racing’s Driver Lineup
MOORESVILLE, NC – Braun Racing is pleased to announce that 18-year-old, Marc Davis, will pilot its No. 10 Toyota Camry for six upcoming NASCAR Nationwide Series races including this Saturday’s Heluva Good! 200 at Dover International Speedway. The No. 10 will carry sponsorship from WHUR-FM Radio (96.3) and The Word Network. … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR, Nationwide Series
Gordon Looking for Some Balance at Dover
DOVER, Del. – The right balance is needed at Dover International Speedway, and Jeff Gordon seems to have found it at the one-mile facility. The trick for the four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion is finding it again in this Sunday’s Autism Speaks 400. … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR, Sprint Cup
Allmendinger All aTwitter about Dover
STATESVILLE, N.C.– AJ Allmendinger isn’t one to fall behind the times. The 27-year-old Californian designs his own apparel including his popular black AJ hats. Now he is branching out to embrace the digital age as the Richard Petty Motorsports driver has begun twittering for his fan club members. … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR, Sprint Cup
Air Force Will be Watching Sorenson This Weekend
STATESVILLE, N.C– No. 43 Air Force Dodge driver Reed Sorenson knows a few extra eyes will be upon him this weekend a Dover International Speedway which is just a few miles north of the nearly 70-year-old Dover Air Force Base. The Richard Petty Motorsports team plans to host Air Force personnel during the NASCAR Sprint Cup race weekend and the crew will tour visit the base that operates the massive C-5 Galaxy planes and visit the Air Mobility Command Museum. … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR, Sprint Cup
Dover A Special Race for Elliot Sadler
STATESVILLE, N.C. — Elliott Sadler, driver of the No. 19 Stanley Dodge, circles the trip to Dover on his schedule every season. The 34-year old Emporia, Va. native takes a personal interest in the Autism Speaks 400 because it supports a cause close to his heart. Sadler’s niece, Halie Dru, was diagnosed with autism at age 2 and now Sadler, through the work of the Hermie and Elliott Sadler Foundation (www.sadlerfoundation.org) spend a great deal of time and energy each season raising money and awareness for autism related charities. … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR, Sprint Cup
Dover Marks A Quick Year for Young Logano
Huntersville, N.C. – Time flies these days for Joey Logano. A year can pass in the blink of an eye. Prior to May 31, 2008, the name Joey Logano was already well-known in stock car racing circles. Mark Martin tabbed him as the “real deal” when Logano was just 15 years old. Fans and enthusiasts greatly anticipated his first race in one of NASCAR’s major touring series. … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR, Nationwide Series
There’s Still Time As Dover Signals Halfway To The Chase
This week’s race at Dover International Speedway marks the 13th stop — halfway — in qualifying for one of the 12 positions in the 2009 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Statistics covering the five previous years in which the championship has been contested under The Chase format suggest at least 10 drivers among the current top 12 will be in the mix when the Chase begins in September at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR, Nationwide Series, Sprint Cup
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