Despite Johnson’s title run, Cup Series sees down turn

November 20, 2008

Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards opened the 2008 season intent on knocking Jimmie Johnson from the top of NASCAR.

Despite Johnson’s title run, Cup Series sees down turn

Gordon gearing up to run very rough, very fast Baja

November 20, 2008

Most drivers are looking forward to getting some rest now that the 2008 season is over. Robby Gordon isn’t among them.

Gordon gearing up to run very rough, very fast Baja

Despite late-season run, Busch remains optimistic

November 20, 2008

A season that started off with so much promise ended a little too quietly for 23-year-old Kyle Busch.

Despite late-season run, Busch remains optimistic

Driver for Edwards’ USAC team in critical condition

November 20, 2008

U.S. Auto Club driver Cameron Dodson has been critically injured in a crash along a rural Hancock County road.

Driver for Edwards’ USAC team in critical condition

Teams continue to reduce staff in wake of season end

November 20, 2008

Petty Enterprises, The Wood Brothers, Bill Davis Racing and Ernie Elliott’s engine shop all reduced their staffs in the two days since Sunday’s season finale.

Teams continue to reduce staff in wake of season end

Kenseth signs extension with Roush Fenway Racing

November 20, 2008

Roush Fenway Racing has signed Matt Kenseth to a multi-year contract extension. Kenseth, the 2003 Cup Series champion, has been with Roush Fenway since 1998 and has 16 wins in 328 starts.

Kenseth signs extension with Roush Fenway Racing

HoF Racing will trim staff even if it gets sponsorship

November 20, 2008

Hall of Fame Racing, the NASCAR team owned by Arizona Diamondbacks executives, will cut its staff even if it secures sponsorship to run a full 2009 season.

HoF Racing will trim staff even if it gets sponsorship

Edwards takes the race, comes up short in Chase

November 20, 2008

He conserved the fuel. He won the race. He did the backflip. He took home the trophy. If Carl Edwards had a list of things to do on his dashboard during Sunday’s Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, he completed the checklist by the end of 267 laps.

Edwards takes the race, comes up short in Chase

Gordon ends year winless, vows to get back to form

November 20, 2008

On Lap 208 of Sunday night’s Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, crew chief Steve Letarte ordered up a gas-only pit stop for the No. 24 Chevrolet driven by Jeff Gordon.

Gordon ends year winless, vows to get back to form

Menard, Carter pairing up at Yates Racing for 2009

November 20, 2008

If veteran crew chief Larry Carter earned his “master builder’s certificate” for what he engineered in the second half of the 2008 Sprint Cup season with Jamie McMurray at Roush Fenway Racing, he has an even more ambitious project ahead of him.

Menard, Carter pairing up at Yates Racing for 2009

Johnson wins third title in a row to match Yarborough

November 20, 2008

Carl Edwards did everything he could, but Jimmie Johnson made sure Edwards’ best wasn’t good enough.

Johnson wins third title in a row to match Yarborough

Teams continue to reduce staff in wake of season end

November 19, 2008

Petty Enterprises, The Wood Brothers, Bill Davis Racing and Ernie Elliott’s engine shop all reduced their staffs in the two days since Sunday’s season finale.

Teams continue to reduce staff in wake of season end

HoF Racing will trim staff even if it gets sponsorship

November 19, 2008

Hall of Fame Racing, the NASCAR team owned by Arizona Diamondbacks executives, will cut its staff even if it secures sponsorship to run a full 2009 season.

HoF Racing will trim staff even if it gets sponsorship

Menard, Carter pairing up at Yates Racing for 2009

November 19, 2008

If veteran crew chief Larry Carter earned his “master builder’s certificate” for what he engineered in the second half of the 2008 Sprint Cup season with Jamie McMurray at Roush Fenway Racing, he has an even more ambitious project ahead of him.

Menard, Carter pairing up at Yates Racing for 2009

Edwards takes the race, comes up short in Chase

November 19, 2008

He conserved the fuel. He won the race. He did the backflip. He took home the trophy. If Carl Edwards had a list of things to do on his dashboard during Sunday’s Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, he completed the checklist by the end of 267 laps.

Edwards takes the race, comes up short in Chase

Gordon ends year winless, vows to get back to form

November 19, 2008

On Lap 208 of Sunday night’s Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, crew chief Steve Letarte ordered up a gas-only pit stop for the No. 24 Chevrolet driven by Jeff Gordon.

Gordon ends year winless, vows to get back to form

Vickers bests Ambrose to lock No. 84 inside top 35

November 19, 2008

The haulers of Marcos Ambrose and Brian Vickers were parked side-by-side in the garage area at Homestead-Miami Speedway all weekend. They will be again at Daytona in February, but with one significant difference.

Vickers bests Ambrose to lock No. 84 inside top 35

Johnson wins third title in a row to match Yarborough

November 19, 2008

Carl Edwards did everything he could, but Jimmie Johnson made sure Edwards’ best wasn’t good enough.

Johnson wins third title in a row to match Yarborough

Emotion, frustration mark Stewart’s Gibbs farewell

November 19, 2008

The familiar orange and white racecar came to a stop in the garage area, and for the longest time, Tony Stewart sat inside, helmet on, not moving. Was he savoring his final ride in the No. 20 machine with which he had become synonymous? Was he struggling to control his emotions following his last start with Joe Gibbs Racing?

Emotion, frustration mark Stewart’s Gibbs farewell

HoF Racing will trim staff even if it gets sponsorship

November 18, 2008

Hall of Fame Racing, the NASCAR team owned by Arizona Diamondbacks executives, will cut its staff even if it secures sponsorship to run a full 2009 season.

HoF Racing will trim staff even if it gets sponsorship

Menard, Carter pairing up at Yates Racing for 2009

November 18, 2008

If veteran crew chief Larry Carter earned his “master builder’s certificate” for what he engineered in the second half of the 2008 Sprint Cup season with Jamie McMurray at Roush Fenway Racing, he has an even more ambitious project ahead of him.

Menard, Carter pairing up at Yates Racing for 2009

Gordon ends year winless, vows to get back to form

November 18, 2008

On Lap 208 of Sunday night’s Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, crew chief Steve Letarte ordered up a gas-only pit stop for the No. 24 Chevrolet driven by Jeff Gordon.

Gordon ends year winless, vows to get back to form

Johnson wins third title in a row to match Yarborough

November 18, 2008

Carl Edwards did everything he could, but Jimmie Johnson made sure Edwards’ best wasn’t good enough.

Johnson wins third title in a row to match Yarborough

Edwards takes the race, comes up short in Chase

November 18, 2008

He conserved the fuel. He won the race. He did the backflip. He took home the trophy. If Carl Edwards had a list of things to do on his dashboard during Sunday’s Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, he completed the checklist by the end of 267 laps.

Edwards takes the race, comes up short in Chase

Notes: Roush calls for total ban of Cup Series testing

November 18, 2008

In the spirit of the ban on testing NASCAR announced Friday, team owner Jack Roush suggested going a step further, if other owners would consent to a gentlemen’s agreement not to test at all.

Notes: Roush calls for total ban of Cup Series testing

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