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(13) , Dodge, accident, 173 ... (38) , Dodge, accident, 112 ... (24) , Dodge, engine, 48. (USA Today -- Sports)
Stewart still searching for first win at Talladega Oct 5, 2008
HORNISH OUT: Sam Hornish Jr. failed to qualify the No. 77 Dodge for the 43-car field for the first time this season. He turned a lap of 185. (MSNBC -- Sports)
RESULTS: Mountain Dew 250 Oct 5, 2008
(8) Dennis Setzer, Dodge, 94, 81 ... (27) Jason White, Dodge, clutch, 50, 50. (USA Today -- Sports)
Stewart still searching for first win Oct 5, 2008
Sam Hornish Jr. failed to qualify the No. 77 Dodge for the 43-car field for the first time this season. He turned a lap of 185. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Obituaries for Sunday, October 5, 2008 Oct 5, 2008
George L. Wieczorek, 27, of Trempealeau died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, in the town of Dodge, Wis ... Linda (Dave) Bronk of Dodge, Wis. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Allgaier wins Talladega ARCA race Oct 4, 2008
"Penske gave me an engine for this race. This is the first time I've ever been in a Dodge," said the 22-year-old Allgaier, from Riverton, Ill. "We fought hard today.". (AL.com)
A forgettable goodbye tour Oct 3, 2008
"I'm definitely excited about next year. But I'm totally focused on the Alltel Dodge for this year. We have seven races to go. We have some good racetracks to go to. I'm just trying to balance both situations and both scenarios so I can be successful at both." ... Newman refuses to blame any one factor, though his struggles have been symbolic of Dodge's problems this season, in which one of the sport's leading manufacturers didn't have one of its cars make the Chase. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Economy, learning curve hurting open-wheel drivers Oct 3, 2008
The problem for Carpentier now is that his No. 10 Dodge at Gillett Evernham Motorsports will be driven by Reed Sorenson next season. Though the Canadian has a Nationwide ride lined up for next season, he's hoping a strong finish to this season will get him back in a Cup car. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Opinion: New Daytona Shootout format causes stir Oct 3, 2008
Accordingly, the top six cars of each of the four Cup manufacturers Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge and Toyota will have their tickets punched ... The top Dodge, Kasey Kahne's No. 9, was 13th after Richmond, on the outside looking in. (MSNBC -- Sports)
BOWLES: It's a buyers' market with these top five free agents Oct 3, 2008
That was when he was driving the No. 19 Dodge for Gillett Evernham Motorsports, a ride Mayfield lost after plummeting to outside the Top 30 in the standings in 2006. Since then, the veteran has bounced around in low-quality rides, leaving Haas CNC Racing this season after just seven starts, no top 15s and several DNFs. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Steckly not quite a lock Sep 25, 2008
The Ontario Dodge Dealers 200 on Saturday at Kawartha Speedway marks the end of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series season with the championship still on the line ... Scott Steckly, in the No. 22 Tow Truck in a Box/Erb Group Dodge, sits atop of the standings with a 67-point cushion over six-time national champion Don Thomson Jr. in the No. 4 Home Hardware Chevrolet. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Allmendinger loses No. 84 ride Sep 24, 2008
MAYFIELD TESTING IN NO. 41: Jeremy Mayfield is driving the No. 41 Dodge for Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates at the test here, but team president Steve Lauletta said that does not mean Reed Sorenson won't finish the season in that car ... Lauletta said that Mayfield is "certainly on the list" of possible drivers for the No. 41 Dodges for next season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
SPEED(TM) Test Drive of New Dodge Challenger to Feature Leno, Carmen Electra and Kyle Petty Sep 23, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The popular SPEED series Test Drive will put the new Dodge Challenger SRT8 and its 6 ... "When I first saw thenew Challenger, I had to do a triple-take to see if it was an old one or a new one, said Kendall, a four-time SCCA Trans Am champion (1990, 1995-97). The folks at Dodge nailed the looks. Anyone who loves the looks of the original muscle car era, but is unwilling to pay the price in comfort or reliability, ought to take a look at this car." ...... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Busch triumphs at Dover Sep 21, 2008
"The key is having a car that can still handle well 30-40 laps into a run and then staying out of trouble," said Kasey Kahne, driver of the Budweiser Dodge ... "Shocks are critical at Dover, especially your front shocks," ex plained Bobby Labonte, driver of the Petty Enterprises No. 43 Cheerios Dodge. (NJ.com -- Times)
Vegas-based Golden Gaming loses bid to build casino in Kan. Sep 20, 2008
Meanwhile, the current economic crisis caused the seven-member board to postpone a decision until Sept. 26 on picking either Butler National Service Corp., or Dodge City Resort and Gaming for the Ford County casino. Both applicants say they have financing lined up, but board members wanted more evidence. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Auto racing results Sep 20, 2008
Kurt Busch (Dodge) 156 ... Elliott Sadler (Dodge) 155 ... Patrick Carpentier (Dodge) 155. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
WASH POST: Drudge-ology 101... Sep 18, 2008
Drudge-ology 101: McCain, Obama and Media Bias - The Fix. Play the electoral outcome prediction game. (The Drudge Report)
Loomis working on reviving Petty into contender Sep 18, 2008
Labonte, now 44, is 20th in the season points, while 48-year-old Kyle Petty, drives only part time, sharing his team's second Dodge with 22-year-old Chad McCumbee, road racing ace Boris Said and two-time Cup champion Terry Labonte, Bobby's older and semiretired older brother. But Loomis said the changes are working. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR notes Sep 18, 2008
No. 9 Dodge, Gillett Evernham Motorsports ... "No better or no worse. I would have loved to have raced up into the top 10, but our Budweiser Dodge just didn't respond late in the race." ... No. 12 Dodge, Penske Racing. (USA Today -- Sports)
Trucks brawl brings fines Sep 18, 2008 Tim TuttleINSIDE NASCAR Sep 17, 2008 Dodge expects GEM to stay with car Sep 17, 2008 NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Sylvania 300 Results Sep 15, 2008 Winning isn't everything in NASCAR playoff format Sep 14, 2008 Hornaday's win overshadowed Sep 14, 2008 Sylvania 300 lineup Sep 14, 2008 NASCAR qualifying washed out Sep 13, 2008 TEAM REPORTS: Sprint Cup news, notes Sep 13, 2008 Auto racing at a glance Sep 13, 2008 Hornaday comes clean on cream Sep 13, 2008 Newman makes modification, earns pole Sep 12, 2008 Diggin' at the Quarry: CORR back in Chula Vista this weekend Sep 11, 2008 Green flag set to fly for '08 Chase Sep 10, 2008 This Week In Auto Racing September 12 - 14 Sep 10, 2008 Issues linger in last weeks of NASCARs season Sep 9, 2008 Festival makes Pekin proud Sep 9, 2008 Chase field decided Sep 9, 2008 Drivers give thumbs up to COT Sep 9, 2008 Ragan makes strong push, but falls short of Chase Sep 8, 2008 Notes: Ragan falls short; Gordon picks Johnson Sep 8, 2008 Sports Briefs Sep 8, 2008 RESULTS: Camping World 200 Sep 7, 2008 Franchitti ready for a return to IndyCar in 2009 Sep 7, 2008 Notebook: GEM suing R. Gordon over contract Sep 6, 2008 Good driving and lots of luck to make Chase Sep 6, 2008 NASCAR team notes Sep 5, 2008 In love with '64 Plymouth Sep 4, 2008 Auto Racing: Penske team finds replacement Sep 4, 2008 Wizards draw Dayton to open new ballpark Sep 4, 2008 Franchitti headed back to IndyCar Series Sep 3, 2008 Franchitti will return to IndyCar Sep 3, 2008 Franchitti leaves NASCAR Sep 3, 2008 Johnson stakes claim to 3rd title Sep 1, 2008 RESULTS: Pepsi 500 Sep 1, 2008 Championship Chase field nearly set Sep 1, 2008 NASCAR's contending No. 48 is far from satisfied Sep 1, 2008 NASCAR-Nationwide-Camping World RV Service 300 Results Aug 31, 2008 SPORTS CALENDAR Aug 30, 2008 QUALIFYING ORDER: Pepsi 500 Aug 30, 2008 Johnson wins pole; Allmendinger denies Gordon front row Aug 30, 2008 Chrysler looking at options for the Viper Aug 28, 2008 Chrysler puts its Dodge Viper brand up for sale Aug 28, 2008 TUMS Wave at Bristol Motor Speedway Sets Guinness World Record(R) for Largest Audience Wave Aug 28, 2008 Format change for Shootout at Daytona Aug 27, 2008 SORENSON SIGNS: Driver to join Gillett Evernham Motorsports Aug 27, 2008 Format Changes For The 2009 Budweiser Shootout At Daytona Aug 27, 2008 Local NASCAR driver switches teams Aug 27, 2008 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule, standings Aug 27, 2008 Edwards eases Busch aside for Cup victory Aug 26, 2008 Edwards battles Busch, speeds away with win in Sharpie 500 Aug 24, 2008 RESULTS: Sharpie 500 Aug 24, 2008 Auto racing: Long run comes up short at Mansfield Motorsports Park Aug 24, 2008 RESULTS: Food City 250 Aug 23, 2008 Edwards takes pole at Bristol to keep momentum going Aug 23, 2008 Gillett Evernham to rotate N'wide crew chiefs Aug 21, 2008 NCAA yanks reins on horse-collar tackles Aug 21, 2008 Busch keeps on trucking Aug 21, 2008 Sports Briefs: Umpires not quick to rush into instant replay Aug 21, 2008 • More State/National Stories • Aug 21, 2008 Umpires agree to allow instant replay Aug 21, 2008 3 tracks swap dates for 2009 races Aug 20, 2008 Sports In Brief Aug 20, 2008 CHANGES NEEDED: How Penske can join the Big Four Aug 20, 2008 Notebook: Earnhardt Jr. has another inconsistent day Aug 18, 2008
DODGE SAYS -- AGAIN -- IT'S NOT LEAVING CUP: Mike Delanhanty, the senior manager of Dodge's motorsports program, once again this week tried to shoot down rumors that the manufacturer plans to pull out of Sprint Cup racing ... "We have long-term contracts in place ... with Gillett Evernham, Penske Racing, Petty [Enterprises] and Chip Ganassi Racing. We're committed to the sport. We're committed to these guys. I don't know how many times we have to repeat it."Delahanty also said reports that... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Dodge official dismisses GEM-Toyota reports Sep 17, 2008
Dodge official dismisses GEM-Toyota speculation - Racing - SI.com ... Dodge expects to hang on to GEM ... Dodge officials expect Gillett Evernham Motorsports to stay with Dodge. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
GEM was Dodge's original team in its return to Cup in 2000 and Gillett initially pursued another Dodge team in Petty Enterprises ... It was announced as a technical, manufacturing and marketing partnership and Gordon made a rapid switch from Ford to Dodge in time for the Daytona 500 ... GEM's change of heart is clearly tied to Toyota's success and Dodge's struggles this season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Advertisements The Associated Press Dodge officials expect Gillett Evernham Motorsports to remain with the manufacturer next season, despite reports the team wants to abandon the slumping automaker for a deal with Toyota. Mike Delahanty, senior manager for Dodge Motorsports programs, called a possible GEM switch to Toyota "nothing but pure speculation."GEM is believed to be in talks to purchase Bill Davis Racing, one of the original Toyota teams, as a way to expand to four cars ... "Dodge and... (News & Observer -- Sports)
(20) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 300, 108 ... (13) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 300, 92 ... (21) Bobby Labonte, Dodge, 300, 76, 124, $118,161. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
The coastal town was in the path of Hurricane Ike Saturday morning, and the driver of the No. 43 Petty Enterprises Dodge was worried. "Please keep the residents of Corpus Christi in your thoughts and prayers," he said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
On the back straightaway, Anthony Sesely lost control of his No. 11 Dodge and damaged the wall ... Logano's No. 96 Toyota will start one slot behind the No. 10 Dodge of Patrick Carpentier, the pole-sitter in July's Lenox Industrial Tools 301. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
13 9 Kasey Kahne Dodge ... 17 12 Ryan Newman Dodge ... 20 2 Kurt Busch Dodge. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
(9) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 2008 Owner Points 13th ... (12) Ryan Newman, Dodge, 2008 Owner Points 17th ... (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 2008 Owner Points 20th. (USA Today -- Sports)
No. 9 Dodge, Gillett Evernham Motorsports ... "It's a track that has very long corners, so it's going to be important that we get our Budweiser Dodge to roll really well through the center of the corners," said Kahne ... No. 12 Dodge, Penske Racing. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kasey Kahne (Dodge) owner pts ... Ryan Newman (Dodge) owner pts ... Kurt Busch (Dodge) owner pts. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
"UPS currently sponsors David Reutimann's No. 44 Toyota. Prior to Reutimann, UPS was paired with Ford veteran Dale Jarrett.Spin controlBrian Vickers, driver of the No. 83 Toyota, spun on the front straightaway and crinkled both ends of his Camry. Also spinning during practice was Chad McCumbee in the No. 45 Dodge . . . Clint Bowyer, who controlled last year's Sylvania 300 to claim his first career checkered flag, had the fastest car in practice yesterday, making a spin around the track at... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
the 25-year-old son of five-time Modified Tour champion Tony Hirschman, will make his Camping World Series debut today behind the wheel of the No. 9 Dodge fielded by Gillett Evernham Motorsports. Joey Logano, whose debut at Richmond in the No. 02 Home Depot Toyota fielded by Gibbs Racing was aborted when Tropical Storm Hanna washed out qualifying, will make his Sprint Cup debut at NHMS in the No. 96 Toyota fielded by Hall of Fame Racing, which is ranked 39th in the car owner points. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Starting in February, each manufacturer Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge and Toyota will be allowed to start six cars in the Shootout based on the previous season's car owner points ... Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman will be teammates on Stewart's new Chevrolet-based team next season, meaning they won't be running for Toyota and Dodge, respectively. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
By Andrew P. Scott, USA TODAY. Denny Hamlin has finished third in his last three races. (USA Today -- Sports)
The Bobby Hamilton Racing-VA Dodge driver also captured his fourth career pole, but his first in seven years. "You can do a lot of things to make a team better," Setzer said. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Lack of parity, inability of Dodge to make the cut make Sprint Cup iffy ... Thriving on many levels, it's hard to view it as a picture of parity when only four car owners are represented in the championship hunt and slumping automaker Dodge failed to make the cut ... So as the race for the title begins Sunday in New Hampshire, it will be interesting to see what happens to Dodge as its teams are left out of the action. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The Target Dodge Car of Tomorrow Reed Sorenson NASCAR Simulator roared all weekend, giving drivers a chance to sit behind the wheel and dream. Illustrating once again the wide variety of the things available to do at the festival, another attraction was the Radio City Rockettes, the world's most famous precision dance troupe. (Pekin Times, IL)
Thriving on many levels, it's hard to view it as a picture of parity when only four car owners are represented in the championship hunt and slumping automaker Dodge failed to make the cut ... So as the race for the title begins Sunday in New Hampshire, it will be interesting to see what happens to Dodge as its teams are left out of the action. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Other drivers on hand included Scott Wimmer and David Stremme for Chevrolet and Bryan Clauson for Dodge. Robin Pemberton, NASCAR'S vice president of competition, said the governing body hasn't finalized a start date for the COT, but said it likely will be 2010. (News & Observer -- Sports)
"Already we took what we thought was good setup-wise in the spring, brought it here and we've changed it quite a bit.''Hamlin started 11th and finished third, his third third-place run in succession.---TRUCK STOP: The slumping economy's impact on NASCAR is growing.Once the powerhouse in the Craftsman Truck Series, Dodge plans to stop providing financial support to that series next year, senior manager Mike Delahanty of Dodge Motorsports said.The change was first reported by ESPN.Delahanty said... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Once the powerhouse in the Craftsman Truck Series, Dodge plans to stop providing financial support to that series next year, senior manager Mike Delahanty of Dodge Motorsports said ... Delahanty said Dodge teams in the Sprint Cup and Nationwide series would not be affected ... Only two teams are racing fulltime in Dodges in the truck series this season, and one of those, driven by Jason White, has been without financial help from the maker all season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
After visiting victory lane three times in the first four races this season, Steckly and his No. 22 Tow Truck in a Box/Erge Group Dodge was held to runner-up position four times over the next five events prior to Saturday ... 12 Centennial Chrysler Dodge) and Mark Dilley (No ... 9 Dodge/Leland Industries/ Maple Lodge Farms Dodge), respectively. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
(1) , Dodge, 160, 116 ... (31) , Dodge, accident, 119, 34. (USA Today -- Sports)
But Franchitti was struggling to find his way in July when Ganassi pulled the plug on his unsponsored No. 40 Dodge, leaving Franchitti without a Sprint Cup ride and unsure of his racing future. somewhere on his one of his teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Upon agreeing to the deal, Gordon promptly left Ford for Dodge and began an alliance with GEM that gave him technical, manufacturing and marketing help. GEM said it had an exclusivity clause that prevented Gordon from talking to other teams about possible mergers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Friday, September 5, 2008. Published: Sep 05, 2008 12:30 AM Modified: Sep 05, 2008 05:49 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
No. 9 Dodge, Gillett Evernham Motorsports ... "We just have to keep our Budweiser Dodge out of trouble, race hard and see what happens." ... No. 12 Dodge, Penske Racing. (USA Today -- Sports)
Petty sat on the pole, led all but 20 laps and was three laps ahead of second-place finisher Paul Goldsmith as Plymouth and Dodge drivers swept the first six spots ... When Suchy isn t working on his cars, he s buying and selling car parts, mostly for Dodges and Plymouths made from 1962 to 1965 ... Although Mary s daily driver is a 2007 Dodge Charger Daytona, she also has an affection for the cars of her parents generation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The NASCAR team announced yesterday that David Stremme, 31, will drive the No. 12 Dodge on a full-time basis in next season's Sprint Cup circuit. Stremme, 31, will replace Newman, the reigning Daytona 500 winner who will drive for Tony Stewart's new team, Stewart-Haas Racing, in 2009. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Newman will leave the No. 12 Dodge at the end of the season to drive for the new team of a third Hoosier, Tony Stewart. Stremme has been under contract as a test driver for Penske. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Franchitti won the 2007 IndyCar Series championship and the Indianapolis 500, but left open wheel for NASCAR at the end of the season to drive Ganassi's No. 40 Dodge in the Sprint Cup Series. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Franchitti won the 2007 IndyCar Series championship and the Indianapolis 500, but he left open wheel for NASCAR at the end of the season to drive Ganassi's No. 40 Dodge in the Sprint Cup Series. Ganassi never secured sponsorship for that team and was forced to shutter it in July because of the weakening economy. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Franchitti won the 2007 IndyCar Series championship and the Indianapolis 500, but left open wheel for NASCAR at the end of the season to drive Ganassi's No. 40 Dodge in the Sprint Cup Series. Ganassi never secured sponsorship for that team, and was forced to shutter it in July because of the weakening economy. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
" For a change, neither Edwards, who had won two straight races and three of the last four, nor Busch, the series leader with eight wins in 2008, was in contention. Johnson, Hendrick Motorsports teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr., who finished 11th, and Jeff Burton, who was 17th, clinched spots in the 12-man Chase for the championship that will begin after Saturday night's race at Richmond. Rookie upsets Castroneves: Helio Castroneves surely had another fence-climbing celebration running through his... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
(4) , Dodge, 250, 142, $141,691 ... (17) , Dodge, 250, 115, $135,225 ... (5) , Dodge, 250, 109, $96,700. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kasey Kahne, the only Dodge contender, is in 14th, another 14 points back. Johnson is the only driver to have clinched berths in all five Chases. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Dodge brings back a famous rear-wheel drive coupe to challenge some of the fastest cars on the road. It's the return. (San Francisco Chronicle)
(22) Bryan Clauson, Dodge, 148, 64 ... (8) Chase Miller, Dodge, 147, 64 ... (28) Kevin Hamlin, Dodge, 146, 50. (International Herald Tribune)
L.A. Dodgers at Arizona ... Dodge brings back a famous rear-wheel drive coupe to challenge some of the fastest cars on the road. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Johnson wins pole; Allmendinger denies Gordon front row - USATODAY.com. Johnson wins pole; Allmendinger denies Gordon front row. (USA Today -- Sports)
What: Pepsi 500, 25th of 36 races for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. Where: Auto Club Speedway, 2-mile oval in Fontana, Calif. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR race driver Kurt Busch drives a Dodge Viper SRT10 on to the stage at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit ... Chrysler LLC said Wednesday it is weighing options for its iconic Dodge Viper sports car, which could include a sale of the nameplate ... He said the review is part of a move toward focusing on Dodge's core nameplates. (MSNBC -- Business)
By Sharon Silke Carty, USA TODAY DETROIT Chrysler is looking at selling its Dodge Viper business after some third parties approached the company looking to take on the low-volume, high-performance sports car brand ... In 2007, Dodge sold just 435 of the $88,000-plus two-seaters that are powered by a 600-horsepower V-10 engine. (USA Today -- Autos)
TUMS and its dedicated fans are now record holders alongside notable NASCAR drivers such as Richard Petty (most wins at the Daytona 500), Bobby and Davey Allison (first father/son duo to finish first/second in a race), Kevin Harvick (closest margin of victory at the Daytona 500) and Brendan Gaughn (driver of the world's fastest production truck, the Dodge Ram SRT-10). Fans who helped set the Guinness World Record can visit to download the official TUMS Wave certificate. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The 31st annual season-opening event at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 7 will have a field of 24 cars representing the top six teams from Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford and Toyota. It will be based on the 2008 final car owner points. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Reed Sorenson has driven the No. 41 Target Dodge for Chip Ganassi Racing this season, scoring one top-5 finish and two top-10s in 24 races. STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) isn't waiting for Chip Ganassi Racing to figure out the Car of Tomorrow. (USA Today -- Sports)
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But after three years behind the wheel of a Chip Ganassi-owned Dodge, he s still seeking that first win, and for most of this season he s languished near the bottom of the points standings. But he now has renewed hope. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
July 19 Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250, Madison, Ill. (Carl Edwards). (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Carl Edwards flips for the fans after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Sharpie 500 at the Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee. (Robert LeSieur/Reuters). (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
" Bowyer, though, was ready to blame someone else. "Michael Waltrip is the worst driver in NASCAR period; I can't believe NAPA signed back on," Bowyer radioed his crew after the crash, referring to Waltrip's sponsor extension two weeks ago. Bowyer rebounded to finish seventh and move up a spot in the standings for the 12th and final Chase spot. Kahne, whose No. 9 Dodge couldn't continue after was the big loser in the wreck. His second consecutive finish of 40th or worse dropped him three spots... (USA Today -- Sports)
(11) , Dodge, 500, $156,950 ... (19) , Dodge, 500, $99,175 ... (39) , Dodge, 498, $124,008. (USA Today -- Sports)
(7) Kevin Swindell, Dodge, 152, $1,150 ... (5) Steve Park, Dodge, 152, $1,460 ... (25) Jonathan Smith, Dodge, 151, $900. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
(2) Dario Franchitti, Dodge, 250, 118 ... (20) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 250, 80 ... (39) Andrew Ranger, Dodge, 249, 63. (USA Today -- Sports)
What: Sharpie 500, 24th of 36 races for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. Where: Bristol (Tenn. (USA Today -- Sports)
Crew chiefs will join drivers in rotating on Gillett Evernham's No. 9 Dodge ... Drivers Kasey Kahne, Elliott Sadler, Patrick Carpentier and Chase Miller have taken turns racing the No. 9 Dodge this year, and team officials said each will race at least once in the final 10 events of the season ... The No. 9 Dodge is 15th in owner points going into Friday night's race at Bristol. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Donnie Wingo, crew chief for Sprint Cup driver Reed Sorenson, was fined $25,000 Wednesday by NASCAR for an improperly attached weight on the No. 41 Chip Ganassi Racing Dodge. The violation was found by inspectors after Sunday's race at Michigan International Speedway. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
SORENSON'S CREW CHIEF FINED: Donnie Wingo, crew chief for Sprint Cup driver Reed Sorenson, was fined $25,000 Wednesday by NASCAR for an improperly attached weight on the No. 41 Chip Ganassi Racing Dodge. The violation was found by inspectors after Sunday's race at Michigan. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Geisler, a 27-year-old mechanical engineering graduate from Vanderbilt, has been the race engineer for Ryan Newman s No. 12 Dodge. He played a key part in that team s Daytona 500 victory in February. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Southwestern men/women at ICCAC Time Trials in Fort Dodge, 11 a.m. ... Colorado 8, L.A. Dodgers 3 ... Colorado (Francis 3-8) at L.A. Dodgers (Billingsley 12-9), 9:10 p.m.. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Donnie Wingo, crew chief for Sprint Cup driver Reed Sorenson, was fined $25,000 by NASCAR for an improperly attached weight on the No. 41 Chip Ganassi Racing Dodge. Colleges Lobos penalized further for violations NCAA put New Mexico's football program on three years' probation and cut five scholarships as punishment for academic violations involving two former assistant coaches. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Geisler, a mechanical engineering graduate from Vanderbilt, has been the race engineer for Ryan Newman's No. 12 Dodge ... Heading to Bristol this week, Hornish, driving the No. 77 Dodge, is 33rd in the points and has a best finish of 13th in May at Charlotte. (News & Observer -- Sports)
The Dodgers announced they have reacquired Maddux and received cash from San Diego ... Geisler, a 27-year-old mechanical engineering graduate from Vanderbilt, has been the race engineer for Ryan Newman's No. 12 Dodge. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Penske's divided loyalties hurting Sprint Cup program - Tim Tuttle - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday August 19, 2008 4:01PM; Updated: Wednesday August 20, 2008 12:55AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Walt Czarnecki, an official at Penske Racing, said David Stremme is one of several drivers being considered to replace departing Ryan Newman in the No. 12 Dodge in 2009. "David is certainly in the mix, but there's a lot of balls still in the air right now,'' Czarnecki said. "We hope to have something done in the next week or two, but nothing's set, yet. (MSNBC -- Sports)
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