Racing announcer, publicist Hamrick dies at age 79

September 30, 2008

Hal Hamrick, an announcer for Universal Racing Network which broadcast the first Daytona 500, passed away on Saturday. He was 79.

Racing announcer, publicist Hamrick dies at age 79

Menard reaches agreement to drive for Yates Racing

September 30, 2008

Paul Menard has reached an agreement to drive for Yates Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series beginning with the 2009 season.

Menard reaches agreement to drive for Yates Racing

‘Dega officials don’t expect gas concerns to affect race

September 30, 2008

The gasoline shortage affecting much of the Southeast — particularly Atlanta, Charlotte and Nashville — is on the minds of officials at Talladega Superspeedway, where more than 150,000 fans are expected to gather for Sunday’s Amp Energy 500.

‘Dega officials don’t expect gas concerns to affect race

Skinner, Speed to share No. 84 for rest of season

September 30, 2008

Red Bull Racing Team announced that Mike Skinner and Red Bull development driver Scott Speed will replace A.J. Allmendinger in the No. 84 for the rest of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.

Skinner, Speed to share No. 84 for rest of season

Report: Menard to leave DEI, join Yates for 2009

September 30, 2008

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Report: Menard to leave DEI, join Yates for 2009

MWR tabs Wallace to drive No. 00 Toyota at Talladega

September 30, 2008

Michael Waltrip Racing announced on Tuesday that Kenny Wallace will attempt to qualify the No. 00 Toyota for Sunday’s Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega.

MWR tabs Wallace to drive No. 00 Toyota at Talladega

GORDON AND TEAM DUPONT AMPED UP FOR TALLADEGA RACE

September 30, 2008

GORDON AND TEAM DUPONT AMPED UP FOR TALLADEGA RACE

Kevin Harvick, No. 29 Shell-Pennzoil Chevrolet Impala SS Talladega Preview

September 30, 2008

Kevin Harvick, No. 29 Shell-Pennzoil Chevrolet Impala SS Talladega Preview

Crawford looking forward to another shot at ‘Dega

September 30, 2008

Rick Crawford’s not one to dwell on the past but if he could have a “mulligan” on last year’s Mountain Dew 250 at Talladega Superspeedway, the outcome might have been different.

Crawford looking forward to another shot at ‘Dega

ESPN NASCAR Analyst Dale Jarrett on The Chase and Talladega Superspeedway

September 30, 2008

ESPN NASCAR Analyst Dale Jarrett on The Chase and Talladega Superspeedway

Jamie McMurray NSCS Advance - Talladega II

September 30, 2008

Jamie McMurray NSCS Advance - Talladega II

BernzOmatic Fat Boy Gassed and Ready to Debut at Talladega on Jamie McMurray’s No. 26 Ford

September 30, 2008

BernzOmatic Fat Boy Gassed and Ready to Debut at Talladega on Jamie McMurray’s No. 26 Ford

MATT KENSETH - Talladega Advance

September 30, 2008

MATT KENSETH - Talladega Advance

Jack Sprague - No. 2 American Commercial Lines Chevrolet Team Race Preview

September 30, 2008

Jack Sprague - No. 2 American Commercial Lines Chevrolet Team Race Preview

Rowdy Racing 09-30-08

September 30, 2008

Hard times for DEI as Menard meanders on; Red Bull plans on post-Dinger Speed; Dodge debuts new engine; plus Mast on Kansas and Rahal on Newman.

Rowdy Racing 09-30-08

New or Old NASCAR Points System. Which Do You Like?

September 30, 2008

New or Old NASCAR Points System. Which Do You Like?

Manion Tells Truex to Shut up and Drive

September 30, 2008

Manion Tells Truex to Shut up and Drive

Raw Passion and a Tale of Two Drivers

September 30, 2008

Raw Passion and a Tale of Two Drivers

Menard to leave DEI for Yates Racing

September 30, 2008

Paul Menard will leave Dale Earnhardt Inc. at the end of the season to drive for Yates Racing, The Associated Press has learned.

Menard is expected to announce Tuesday that both he and his sponsorship will move to Yates, a person familiar with Menard’s decision told The AP. The person requested anonymity because Menard had yet to make his announcement.

The loss could ultimately cripple DEI because Menard’s sponsor is his father’s midwest-based hardware chain.

Menard to leave DEI for Yates Racing

Title showdown on full display at Kansas

September 30, 2008

What will it take to win the Cup title in 2008? Races like Kansas prove that every point counts in the Chase, Jeff Hammond says.

Title showdown on full display at Kansas

Gibbs teams in Chase, but struggling

September 30, 2008

Joe Gibbs Racing managed to get three teams in the Chase, but they haven’t managed to do much since, Lee Spencer says.

Gibbs teams in Chase, but struggling

Old-school Edwards going all-out for wins

September 30, 2008

Carl Edwards smacked the wall going for the win. Jeff Owens says that mentality shows Edwards is ready to risk it all for a title.

Old-school Edwards going all-out for wins

Chase Watch: Kansas

September 30, 2008

Jimmie Johnson took over the title lead at Kansas. Did the rest of the pack keep pace? Get up to date with the Chasers here.

Chase Watch: Kansas

Car troubles plague Busch - again

September 30, 2008

It’s probably safe to say now: Kyle Busch isn’t going to win NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.

The volatile driver proclaimed his Chase chances over after blowing an engine in Dover last week, a statement crew chief Steve Addington said was a bit premature. After suffering through mechanical problems for the third straight race, Busch’s hopes might have been dashed for good.

Car troubles plague Busch - again

Johnson leads Chase standings; Edwards 2nd

September 30, 2008

Johnson leads Chase standings; Edwards 2nd

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