Questions/Answers Nov 18, 2008
The cutbacks are most evident at the top-level Sprint Cup Series, where layoffs began a mere two months into the season when BAM Racing stopped showing up at the track. Chip Ganassi let 71 people go when he cut down to two cars in July. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Financial crunch will lead to layoffs in NASCAR Nov 18, 2008
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Sports Illustrated broke the story last week, saying the Obama campaign was discussing the idea with NASCAR's BAM Racing team. But an Obama spokeswoman would tell The Associated Press only that "there are no such agreements in place at this time.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Obama woos NASCAR voters Jul 13, 2008
According to sources, Barack Obama s campaign is in talks to become the primary sponsor of BAM Racing s No. 49 Sprint Cup car for the Pocono race on August 3. Details of the agreement are expected to be worked out over the coming days. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Obama won't go racin' Jul 13, 2008
Campaign spokesman says BAM Racing offer declined ... Advertisements Chris Jenkins, The Associated Press JOLIET, ILL. - NASCAR's BAM Racing team has presented Barack Obama's presidential campaign with a potential sponsorship deal in the Sprint Cup series later this year, but it doesn't look like an Obama car will be burning rubber on the track anytime soon. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Barack Obama as a NASCAR sponsor? Jul 13, 2008
NASCAR's BAM Racing team is in discussions with Barack Obama's presidential campaign about a potential sponsorship deal in the Sprint Cup series later this year. Team spokesman Rhett Vandiver told The Associated Press on Friday that the team has made a sponsorship proposal to the Democratic presidential hopeful's campaign, and has made similar proposals to the campaign of Republican John McCain and at least one third-party candidate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
suspended operations in April, Jun 7, 2008
According to BAM Racing team owner Beth Ann Morgenthau, another sponsor -- an unnamed private company -- couldn't raise enough capital and the team will sit out NASCAR races until "likely ... in the fall.". "Due to the uncertainty of the stock market, raising the capital is taking longer than expected," Morgenthau wrote on BAM's web site, adding that "with no other primary sponsor currently in place to fill the void, the harsh reality of this most recent news is that we are forced to reduce our... (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Tom BowlesINSIDE NASCAR Jun 6, 2008
Of course, those stats don't include the litany of drivers complaining about the quality of the race car, as well as the handful of smaller teams (Morgan McClure, BAM Racing) who have suspended operations despite the CoT's goal of reducing cost. So, while its safety innovations may be top notch, its intended goal of evening out the playing field has led to the rich getting richer and the poor. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Talladega Notebook Apr 23, 2008
The 53-year-old driver's season was left in limbo when BAM Racing announced its No. 49 Toyota would cut back to a part-time schedule, which did not include Sunday's race. Schrader put the No. 49 in three races this season, having to qualify on speed at each event, something he'll have to do with the No. 70 at Talladega. (AL.com)
BAM Racing Welcomes Hapman As Diamond Sponsor For 2008 Apr 5, 2008
BAM Racing, the only hands-on female racing team in motorsports, welcomes Hapman from Kalamazoo, Michigan as a Diamond Sponsor ... Charlotte, NC April 4, 2008 -- BAM Racing is pleased to welcome Hapman as an official Diamond Sponsor of the No. 49 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team for the 2008 season ... "In the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, it is the support from sponsors that makes it possible for teams to compete every week. We are excited to share the excitement of Sprint Cup racing with Hapman." The... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Bowyer added to Race of Champions Mar 30, 2008
Bowyer will compete against Ken Schrader, NASCAR Sprint Cup driver in the BAM Racing No. 49 Dodge, and two other Cup drivers in two 9-lap exhibition races and autograph session at Jennerstown s half mile speedway. Although this will be Bowyer s first appearance in Jennerstown s local racing program, he is no stranger to the racing format that will take place. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Ken Schrader returning to Jennerstown Mar 8, 2008
Schrader drives the Dodge for BAM Racing. He has participated in all of them, Dirienzo said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Kelley Earnhardt Elledge offers helping hand Feb 8, 2008
Lesa France Kennedy is the president of International Speedway Corp., DeLana Harvick oversees the Nationwide and Craftsman Truck series teams she co-owns with her husband, Teresa Earnhardt owns Dale Earnhardt Inc. and Beth Ann Morgenthau owns BAM Racing. But Earnhardt Elledge says she mostly sees a glass ceiling on NASCAR's business side for women, who are most prevalent in public relations and marketing roles. (USA Today -- Sports)
Robby Gordon aligns with Gillett Evernham Motorsports Feb 2, 2008
"As a manufacturer, we're disappointed to be losing him and his team, but understand the difficulties of running a one-car team in the sport today.''Gordon will now be a satellite of GEM, which was formed by three-time championship winning crew chief Ray Evernham. He sold majority ownership of the team last year to Montreal Canadiens owner George Gillett Jr., and the organization has since added heavy sponsor support in an attempt to grow globally.The team hired Canadian driver Patrick... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Robby Gordon aligns with Gillett Evernham Feb 2, 2008
GEM also provides engines and technical assistance for BAM Racing and Petty Enterprises. "We pride ourselves on being a leader in technology, innovation, and provider of top flight equipment to other Cup teams," Gillett said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Despite the fanfare with which Jacques Villeneuve arrived last year, he has yet to secure a full-time sponsor for 2008. Jan 16, 2008
SI.com - Writers - Tom Bowles: NASCAR feels bite of U.S. economic troubles - Wednesday January 16, 2008 12:30AM. Tightening the belts. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kevin Harvick happy with status quo as owner Jan 15, 2008
30-day news archives. To me, it's almost like playing any kind of game, to try to put all the people in the right places and try to put the right chemistry of people together is challenging for me. (Florida Today)
RainMakers International Inks Deal With BAM Racing to Sell a Revolutionary New Advertising Medium On the NASCAR Team No. 49 Car Jan 10, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- RainMakers International announced today that it has signed a services agreement with BAM Racing to sell sponsorship on the #49 car ... We are enormously pleased to be selected for this high-profile assignment,'' said Matthew Schissler, CEO. ``We're committed to finding thousands of sponsors who would like to be involved with BAM Racing and NASCAR(tm) under this unique program ... BAM Racing's renowned high-tech development team built numerous... (Primezone Releases)
NASCAR's Chase turns dial for championship factors up to 10 Sep 14, 2007
10 things to watch out for in the Chase for the Cup - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Drivers Aug 30, 2007
The NASCAR Roster for the 2007 Season. Here is a list of the full-time NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers for the 2007 racing season. (Suite101.com)
Gordon nabs pole for Michigan Aug 18, 2007
Among others who needed to qualify on time, , driving the No. 49 Dodge for BAM Racing, qualified 16th, (Toyota) 17th and (Toyota) 18th. and also qualified but , , , and AJ Allmendinger did not. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR claims win with AT&T ruling Aug 15, 2007
John Andretti has been named to drive the No.49 BAM Racing Dodge for the rest of the season, beginning this weekend in Brooklyn, Mich. Mike Bliss, Chad Chaffin and Ken Schrader had shared the ride this year. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Edwards won't miss races with thumb injury Jul 28, 2007
Joe Lax, who has been a shock specialist at Bill Davis Racing, will lead Jeremy Mayfield's No.36 Toyota team now that David Hyder has left to be crew chief for the No.49 Dodge at BAM Racing. Garth Finley will work as an engineer with Mayfield's team, swapping places with Dax Gerringer, who moves to Dave Blaney's No.22 team at BDR. Brad Tunny is Mayfield's new car chief. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Pistone: Victory doesn't stop Busch from blasting model Mar 26, 2007
Indeed Sunday's race saw some evidence of that with drivers like CNC-Haas Racing's Jeff Green scoring a Top 10 finish and the under-funded BAM Racing team watching Mike Bliss come home 17th. "From the tower, I thought it was a good race" said NASCAR competition director Robin Pemberton. (CBS News)
Brian Vickers and his Toyota teammates will likely find it difficult to make many friends in the manufacturer's debut year. Feb 8, 2007
The Wood Brothers, BAM Racing and Morgan-McClure Motorsports are among the fewer than 10 single-car teams still making a go of things. But they are in a vicious cycle and most of them will soon face a race-to-race existence. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Chase field to expand Jan 7, 2007
Mike Bliss will return as driver of the No. 49 Dodges for BAM Racing with Lee McCall as his crew chief, the team announced. The team will also use engines from Evernham Motorsports this year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
