Nationwide Series
Mobile-Shop to sponsor McDowell in Bristol Nationwide race
Mobile-Shop will adorn the hood and quarter-panels of Michael McDowell’s No. 81 Dodge Charger as the primary sponsor for the Nationwide Series race at Bristol on Saturday, March 20.
NOTES: Heading North for testing, then on to Bristol
It might be tough for the race fans in Elkhart Lake, Wis., to imagine right now, but the inaugural Nationwide Series race at Road America in June isn’t that far off. And in two weeks, a car on the track will make that event seem even closer.
Notes: Riggs, Allgaier, Wallace off to good starts
While the Sprint Cup Series and the Camping World Truck Series are at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend, the Nationwide Series has the first of six open dates on its schedule.
Westerman to partner with No. 40 for eight Nationwide races
Key Motorsports team owner Curtis Key announced Tuesday the return of Westerman Companies to the quarter panels of the No. 40 Chevrolet for eight Nationwide Series races in 2010.
R3 Motorsports signs Coleman Pressley to multiple race deal
R3 Motorsports has signed driver Coleman Pressley to a multiple-race deal for the 2010 Nationwide Series season.
Plattenberger named interim crew chief on No. 23
Steve Plattenberger has been named the interim crew chief for R3 Motorsports and the team’s No. 23 Chevrolet in the Nationwide Series effective immediately. He replaces John Quinn, who is no longer with the team.
Notes: Townley cited for underage drinking in Las Vegas
Nationwide Series driver John Wes Townley has been cited for underage possession of alcohol.
Slow stops on pit road can’t keep Harvick from win
The best car in the Sam’s Town 300 finally got to the front — just in time to win the race.
Notebook: Montoya becomes mentor for Danica
Juan Montoya is paying it backward.
Nationwide rookie Scott looking to ride momentum
Nationwide Series rookie Brian Scott was apologetic to a reporter, having been late for a scheduled interview. But he had good reason.
Annett trades in hockey skates for steering wheels
You can’t fault Michael Annett for watching the events of the last few weeks at the Vancouver Winter Olympics with more than a passing interest. He certainly knows first-hand what it’s like to lace up the skates and drop the puck.
No. 23 crew member suspended for substance violation
Kenneth Luna, a crew member for the No. 23 team in the Nationwide Series, has been indefinitely suspended from NASCAR for violating the sanctioning body’s substance abuse policy.
Notes: Results leave Busch restless in native Vegas
Since when is Kyle Busch the underdog?
Blickensderfer named crew chief for Edwards, 60 car
Roush Fenway Racing has announced that Drew Blickensderfer will take over as crew chief on the No. 60 Nationwide team with driver Carl Edwards effective immediately. Mike Kelley, who had served in that position, will assume the role of competition director for Roush Fenway’s Nationwide Series effort, and Mike Beam will move into the role of speedway specialist in the research and development department for all of Roush Fenway Racing.
Busch bests Biffle at ASC; Logano comes up empty
With a last-lap pass of Greg Biffle, Kyle Busch stole a win in the Stater Bros. 300 at Auto Club Speedway — a victory that came at the expense of the race’s dominant driver, Busch’s teammate, Joey Logano.
Danica learning process continues out west in Fontana
This weekend may mark the West Coast premiere of the 2010 NASCAR season, but it’s also West Coast NASCAR premiere of Danica Patrick.
Logano on pole at Fontana; Danica to start 36th
Joey Logano is on the pole for the Nationwide race at Fontana while Danica Patrick will start 36th.
Bires ready to make first start in JR Motorsports’ 88 car
A young driver is about to drive a JR Motorsports Chevrolet for the first time this year in the Nationwide Series.
Daytona Notebook: No baby news yet for Edwards
Carl Edwards always has his cell phone handy, given that wife Kate’s due date for the couple’s first child is Wednesday.
JR Motorsports’ No. 88 lands two-race sponsor for Bires
JR Motorsports has added Suave Men to its sponsor lineup for 2010, further extending its partnership with Unilever, the brand’s parent company.
Notes: Leffler hopes for better things in native California
The 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series season began last Saturday at Daytona International Speedway.
Daytona opener brings record number of viewership
With an average of more than 4.2 million people watching, ESPN2’s live telecast of the Nationwide Series season-opening race from Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 13 set a record as the most-viewed Nationwide Series race ever on cable.
Stewart wins Nationwide opener at Daytona … again
It was Tony Stewart’s good fortune to lead much of Saturday’s Drive4COPD 300 Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway — because all hell kept breaking loose behind him.
Patrick good for NASCAR; now the ‘job’ really begins
Nationwide Series driver Trevor Bayne sat behind a small table at Media Day last week at Daytona International Speedway, fielding questions from two or three reporters. Nearby, Danica Patrick was answering questions, too.
Patrick fast in final practice for Nationwide Series debut
Danica Patrick has a very simple goal for her first NASCAR race.
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