Notebook: Earnhardt Jr. has another inconsistent day Aug 18, 2008
But his Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet bounced off the wall on a late restart and Earnhardt wound up a disappointing 23rd ... "We are falling behind getting into the Chase and need to be more consistent ... we just can't seem to get there - every week 00004000 it's something. ... At this point, we don't deserve to be in the Chase.''He might not make it.With three races remaining until the start of the stock car postseason, Hamlin is 12th, the final spot in the Chase, just 26 points ahead of... (MSNBC -- Sports)
RESULTS: 3M Performance 400 Aug 18, 2008
(15) , Chevrolet, 200, 92 ... (38) , Chevrolet, 200, 86 ... (28) , Chevrolet, 200, 91. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR-Sprint Cup-3M Performance 400 Results Aug 18, 2008
(15) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 200, 92 ... (38) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 200, 86 ... (28) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 200, 91. (International Herald Tribune)
Edwards completes sweep in Michigan Aug 18, 2008
" Roush Fenway took four of the top five spots with Ragan holding on to finish third, followed by teammates Greg Biffle and Matt Kenseth, who bounced off the wall passing Martin, now driving a Chevrolet for Dale Earnhardt Inc., on the last lap. "We were a nine out of a 10 it seems like and those other guys were a 10 out of a 10," Ragan said. "Just to gamble a little bit (on staying on track) we knew at worst that we would still finish in the top five. It was something to take a shot. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Gibbs' Nationwide team caught cheating Aug 18, 2008
Make so mistake: Sunday's 3M Performance 400 was a big deal for Chevrolet, Ford and Dodge teams. All three are headquartered an hour away in Detroit, and each said it was important to protect their home turf against Toyota at the Michigan International Speedway - especially in light of the financial difficulties facing all of the Big Three automakers. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Carl Edwards' victory at Michigan gives Ford an escape Aug 18, 2008
Many of the fans sitting in the stands for the 3M Performance 400 work an hour away in Detroit for Ford, Chevrolet or Chrysler, so Edwards' victory gave them a little bliss in a year of dreadful sales, record losses and an all-out assault by Toyota in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Edwards dominated on the two-mile, D-shaped oval, leading five times for 84 of the race's 200 laps. (Florida Times-Union)
Joey Pole ready for Loudon Aug 17, 2008
Polewarczyk will have plenty of local support in the stands when he jumps in the No. 03 Chevrolet car for the Heluva Good Fall 125 at NHMS on Sept. 12. "It's going to be like a hometown race for me," Polewarczyk said. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Auto racing results Aug 17, 2008
Mark Martin (Chevrolet) 125, $21,575; 5 ... Mike Bliss (Chevrolet) 125, $31,418; 7 ... Clint Bowyer (Chevrolet) 125, $19,850; 11. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Vickers wins Michigan pole Aug 16, 2008
"That's a great team,'' Vickers said of Johnson and his No. 48 Hendrick Chevrolet. "It's the team to beat in our sport for the last several years ... "But anytime you can see progress, feel progress, patience comes easier.Elliott Sadler was third at 186.577 in a Dodge, followed by June winner Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Chevrolet at 186.321, four-time Cup champion Jeff Gordon's Chevrolet at 186.032 and the Dodge of rookie Patrick Carpentier at 185.979.Rounding out the top 10 were David Reutimann at... (MSNBC -- Sports)
This year NASCAR fans can race at festival Aug 16, 2008
"We have the 'Show Car' from Richard Childress Racing the No. 3 GM Goodwrench Service Plus Chevrolet Monte Carlo driven by seven-time NASCAR Winston Cup Champion Dale Earnhardt.". "And," Springborn adds, "we also have the Target Dodge 'Car of Tomorrow' Reed Sorenson NASCAR Simulator.". (Pekin Times, IL)
NASCAR preview Aug 16, 2008
Quick hits: Dale Earnhardt Jr. won at Michigan in the spring, breaking a 13-race winless streak at the track for Chevrolet -- a span of seven years. Last year's 400-mile event was delayed two days by rain, the first such occurrence in NASCAR's modern era (since 1972). (USA Today -- Sports)
DRIVER SUPPORT: Competitors back Stewart-Newman pairing Aug 16, 2008
Tony Stewart, right, and Ryan Newman will be changing teams and manufacturers next season, driving Chevrolets as teammates for Stewart Haas Racing ... Quick hits: Dale Earnhardt Jr. won at Michigan in the spring, breaking a 13-race winless streak at the track for Chevrolet -- a span of seven years ... Stewart will take on double duty at Stewart-Haas racing as driver of the No. 14 Chevrolet and team co-owner, while Newman, this year's Daytona 500 winner, will drive the No. 4 Chevrolet. (USA Today -- Sports)
Column: Playing the odds can be dangerous Aug 16, 2008
The official announcement was made Friday that Ryan Newman would pilot the No. 4 Chevrolet for Stewart Haas Racing. This move has been speculated for weeks and has probably been a done deal for weeks. (Niles Star, MI)
Racing is their business Aug 16, 2008
Ford is one of four manufacturers, along with Chrysler (Dodge), General Motors (Chevrolet) and Toyota, fielding cars in the Sprint Cup Series competing at Michigan International Speedway in the 3M Performance 400 this weekend. CONTINUED 1. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Stewart pleased with addition of Newman Aug 16, 2008
" Stewart, who announced in July he was leaving Gibbs for his new team, will use childhood hero A.J. Foyt's No. 14 on his new Chevrolet. That car will be sponsored by Office Depot and Old Spice. Newman will drive the No. 4. Stewart had hoped to announce multiple sponsorships for Newman's car on Friday, but said that the deals were not yet done. "Hopefully, in the next couple weeks we'll have something locked down on that side," Stewart said. The two drivers have a combined 45 victories and 53... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Source indicates Stewart to hire Newman Aug 14, 2008
Newman, who nipped Stewart on the final lap to win the Daytona 500 in February, will be introduced as driver of the No. 4 Chevrolet on Friday at Michigan International Speedway, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person requested anonymity because details, including car sponsorship, are still being worked out. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Villages' Erde receives racing honor Aug 14, 2008
"In 1953, the man who began the NASCAR circuit asked Erde to fly some auto racers from Pennsylvania to North Carolina. She and Bill France became fast friends.In February 1954, at France's invitation, Erde went to Daytona. She climbed into a Dodge sedan, went 105.88 mph on the beach - that's when folks still raced on sand - and set a stock car record.Erde had found her second love.Automakers also discovered a great spokeswoman: Erde became a Chevrolet employee and set records with Corvettes,... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Pedal to the Metal Aug 13, 2008
Case in point: After leading the pack in a 2004 race at Michigan, Jeff Gordon's No. 24 DuPont (nyse: - - ) Chevrolet suffered an engine meltdown halfway through the race, costing the team a much-needed victory. The culprit. (Forbes -- Technology)
What a ride: woman, 82, inducted into Hall of Fame Aug 13, 2008
Automakers also discovered a great spokeswoman: Erde became a Chevrolet employee and set records with Corvettes, owning 10 in all. In the 50s, she raced across the South American Andes, down Mexico's Baja Peninsula and set records at the Chrysler proving grounds in Michigan. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Notebook: Ambrose shines again on big weekend Aug 11, 2008
Toyota has nine wins, Chevrolet five, Ford four, and Dodge three. 2008 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
RESULTS: Toyota Tundra 200 Aug 10, 2008
(7) , Chevrolet, 150, 118 ... (12) , Chevrolet, 150, 108 ... (20) , Chevrolet, 150, 85. (USA Today -- Sports)
Centurion Boats at the Glen - Watkins Glen International Aug 10, 2008
(88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet ... (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet ... (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. to drive GoDaddy car at Watkins Glen's NASCAR race Aug 10, 2008
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is set to drive the No. 5 Chevrolet Saturday during the NASCAR Zippo 200 Nationwide Series race at Watkins Glen International in New York ... "I'm looking forward to driving the No. 5 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet again," Earnhardt said in a statement. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Truex happy with DEI contract extension Aug 9, 2008
Truex's sponsor, Bass Pro Shops, will remain on the No. 1 Chevrolet through 2010. Truex won the spring race at Dover last year. (MSNBC -- Sports)
DARIO'S BACK: Franchitti to run limited Nationwide slate Aug 9, 2008
DEI wasn't allowed to bring a fifth car to Watkins Glen for , who is yielding his No. 01 Chevrolet for the weekend to road-course ace , but NASCAR has made exceptions for fielding five cars since instituting a four-car cap in 2006. Hendrick Motorsports was allowed to run a fifth car for in 10 races in '06 because the team already had announced the schedule two years earlier as the final season of Labonte's retirement tour. (USA Today -- Sports)
Rain cancels Cup qualifying again at Watkins Glen Aug 9, 2008
By Jeff Zelevansky, Getty Images for NASCAR. A crewmember walks through the rainy garage area at Watkins Glen International. (USA Today -- Sports)
LINEUP: Centurion Boats at the Glen Aug 9, 2008
Rain cancels Cup qualifying again at Watkins Glen - USATODAY.com. Rain cancels Cup qualifying again at Watkins Glen. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR team notes Aug 7, 2008
No. 88 Chevrolet, Hendrick Motorsports ... No. 48 Chevrolet, Hendrick Motorsports ... No. 31 Chevrolet, Richard Childress Racing. (USA Today -- Sports)
This Week In Auto Racing August 8 - 10 Aug 7, 2008
After capturing the victory in the rain-shortened Nationwide Series race at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canadian Ron Fellows will drive the No. 01 Chevrolet for Dale Earnhardt, Inc. at The Glen ... Ron Fellows won at Montreal in the No.5 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports, but won't be in the seat this week at The Glen as owner Dale Earnhardt, Jr. takes over driving duties ... Harvick will drive his No.33 Chevrolet this weekend. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Yeley out, Coleman in Aug 7, 2008
TRUEX STAYING AT DEI THROUGH 2009: Martin Truex Jr. finally agreed Wednesday to a contract extension with Dale Earnhardt Inc. that keeps him in the No. 1 Chevrolet at least through 2009. The sides held a mutual option on the 2009 season, but Truex had been reluctant to commit even though DEI was eager to retain him. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sellers leads most laps at Adirondack, but finishes 10th Aug 7, 2008
But the Casella Waste Systems #44 Chevrolet had to settle for 10th after coming from the back of the field twice. Hundreds of Casella Waste Systems employees were on hand for the race, and their team was determined to give them a good show. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Signing of 3 rookies puts 16 K's under contract Aug 7, 2008
Martin Truex Jr. finally agreed to a contract extension with Dale Earnhardt Inc. on Wednesday that keeps him in the No. 1 Chevrolet at least through 2009. BASKETBALL. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Bitter rivals Toyota, GM exchange shots Aug 5, 2008
He castigated NASCAR for making the change and he ripped Chevrolet for pushing for the new rule ... Suhy, Chevrolet's group manager for NASCAR, said that facts are facts, and Toyota has, indeed, had more horsepower to work with the past year and a half in NASCAR's Nationwide series ... And Suhy said even with the new rule, Toyota still has about a five horsepower edge over Chevrolet on that tour. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
RESULTS: Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 Aug 4, 2008
(1) , Chevrolet, 200, 125 ... (21) , Chevrolet, 200, 85 ... (30) , Chevrolet, 200, 74. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 Results Aug 4, 2008
(1) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 200, 125 ... (21) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 200, 85 ... (30) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 200, 74. (International Herald Tribune)
NASCAR: Johnson outruns Martin to capture second straight pole Aug 3, 2008
Johnson and the No. 48 Chevrolet team got off to what, for them, was a slow start this season, struggling to figure out the Car of Tomorrow ... 106 in another Chevrolet. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Fellows wins rain-soaked Nationwide event Aug 3, 2008
Fellows, driving the No. 5 Chevrolet for Dale Earnhardt Jr.s JR Motorsports, led the final seven laps. Ambrose finished third after leading a race-high 27 laps. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fellows wins historic, rainy Nationwide race in Montreal Aug 3, 2008
Fellows, driving the No. 5 Chevrolet for 's JR Motorsports, led the final seven laps. Ambrose finished third after leading a race-high 27 laps. (USA Today -- Sports)
RESULTS: NAPA Auto Parts 200 Aug 3, 2008
(6) , Chevrolet, 48 laps, 190 points, $109,963 ... (12) , Chevrolet, 48, 160, $51,443 ... (29) , Chevrolet, 48, 138, $35,825. (USA Today -- Sports)
Johnson Wins The Pole At Pocono Aug 3, 2008
The No.48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet driver rounded the 2. 5-mile, triangular track in 53. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Fellows wins in wet Montreal Aug 3, 2008
Fellows led seven laps total in a Chevrolet and held off fellow Canadian Patrick Carpentier until the race was dealt its second red flag ... "With the heavy rain, it's very dangerous.The race made history after just eight laps when heavy rain and lightning at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal forced a red-flag delay and the cars returned to the track with grooved rain tires.A rookie, Carpentier placed second in a Dodge.Canadian Jacques Villeneuve had the lead late in the shortened race but... (Calgary Herald)
Goodyear mulls bigger tires for CoT Aug 3, 2008
(48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 168 ... (8) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 167 ... (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 167. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson knocks Martin off Pocono pole Aug 2, 2008
"Martin turned a lap of 167.560 mph that looked like it probably would hold up for his first pole since 2001. But Johnson moved him to the outside of the front row for Sunday's race with a sizzling 168.215."It was a very smooth and comfortable lap," said Johnson, who now has 16 career poles.Johnson and the No. 48 Chevrolet team got off to what, for them, was a slow start this season, struggling to figure out the Car of Tomorrow. But things seem to be falling into place now."We've really improved... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Auto Racing Notebook: Johnson bumps Martin for pole (Today) Aug 2, 2008
Jimmie Johnson, No. 48 Chevrolet seems to be finding its groove ... " Martin turned a lap of 167.560 mph that looked like it probably would hold up for his first pole since 2001. But Johnson moved him to the outside of the front row with a sizzling 168.215. Johnson and the No. 48 Chevrolet team got off to what, for them, was a slow start this season, struggling to figure out the Car of Tomorrow. But things seem to be falling into place. "We've really improved on things since last spring," said... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Johnson still rolling, claims Pocono pole Aug 2, 2008
One week after winning the pole position and the Allstate 400 in Indianapolis, Johnson drove his No. 48 Chevrolet to the top starting spot for Sunday's Sunoco American Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway. Johnson had one victory in the first 19 races this season, and that came on a fuel gamble April 12 at Phoenix International Raceway. (Florida Times-Union)
Johnson Powers to Victory in Drag Finish With Help From Q Aug 1, 2008
Q Motor Oil Technology Helps Jimmie Johnson Win Brickyard 400 and Add Second Win to Season Total HOUSTON, July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Q(R) racing oil under the hood of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet helped Jimmie Johnson earn his second victory of the 2008 Sprint Cup season and pucker-up to the hallowed bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway last weekend. The caution-filled race led to a green-flag 7-lap sprint to the finish between Johnson and No. 99 driver Carl Edwards, where the Q racing oil in... (PR Newswire)
Notebook: Johnson will drive for Moss' Truck series team (Today) Aug 1, 2008
In addition to his duties behind the wheel of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, Johnson, a two-time reigning Sprint Cup champion, will make his Truck Series debut Aug. 20 in Bristol -- driving for NFL star Randy Moss ... Johnson also will drive the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet fielded by Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s JR Motorsports in the Nationwide Series race Aug. 9 at Watkins Glen. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Johnson to drive Randy Moss' truck at Bristol Jul 31, 2008
In addition to his duties behind the wheel of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, the two-time reigning Sprint Cup champion will make his Truck Series debut in Bristol on Aug. 20 driving for NFL star Randy Moss ... Johnson also will drive the No. 48 Lowes Chevrolet fielded by Dale Earnhardt Jr.s JR Motorsports in the Nationwide Series race at Watkins Glen on Aug. 9. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Harvick takes hit in Chase standings Jul 31, 2008
Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet, smiles during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Allstate 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jason Smith / Getty Images for NASCAR. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Manufacturers in Cup for the long ride Jul 31, 2008
Chevrolet marketing manager Terry Dolan said NASCAR's 10-month schedule offers plenty of exposure as does the day-long experience of a race. At Indianapolis Motor Speedway last week, Chevy had an 80,000-square-foot display featuring 40 vehicles, including many hybrids and more-fuel-efficient versions of the larger classes favored by race fans. (USA Today -- Sports)
Gas-slurping NASCAR needs but one engine rule Jul 31, 2008
Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge might be hard-pressed to find that money in this economy, although the challenge might spark public interest. Toyota, which is already building fuel-economy cars that the American public is buying, might have a much easier time. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Australia goes 1-for-2 on IndyCar Series schedule Jul 31, 2008
The announcement won't come until later this week, but Ryan Newman will join Tony Stewart's new Chevrolet Sprint Cup team as the No. 2 driver. Stewart has already signed Office Depot and Old Spice as primary sponsors for the team, which begins operations in 2009 with the Daytona 500. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
MATCH GAME: Picking trades for annual rite of 'Silly Season' Jul 31, 2008
David Reutimann to the Richard Childress Racing No. 33 Chevrolet: The 38-year-old has earned more respect than most after one-plus Sprint Cup seasons for his sportsmanlike but sporty race approach and his affable manner. RCR was once firebrand central, but he would fit well on a team with garage sage Jeff Burton and laid-back Clint Bowyer. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NASCAR And Goodyear Have Some Tire-fixing To Do Jul 30, 2008
Kurt Busch (Dodge), Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (Chevrolet) and Brian Vickers (Toyota) participated in the test. Goodyear decided to continue with the same tire used on last year's old car. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Kittleson calm as qualifying nears Jul 30, 2008
Kittleson, with backing from Bob Steele Chevrolet in Cocoa, has run the car at Nashville and Milwaukee, finishing 25th and 31st, respectively. Hes confident about his chances. (Florida Today)
Nationwide-sponsored Nascar On Display At K-mart: Next Stop, Watkins Glen Jul 30, 2008
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS is the NASCAR Nationwide Series show car, souped up in Nationwide colors and graphics, will be on display in the K-Mart parking lot in Ithaca located at 744 South Meadow Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. As part of Nationwide's sponsorship of NASCAR Nationwide Series, the insurance company's offices around the country played host to the car by providing customers and race fans the opportunity to participate in NASCAR fever first hand. Visitors got to see the ride inside... (Ithaca Times, NY)
Villeneuve set for Nationwide debut Jul 30, 2008
" ___ MORE ACTION:@ Jimmie Johnson, coming off his victory in last Sunday's Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, has added a pair of races to his 2008 schedule. In addition to his duties behind the wheel of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, Johnson will drive the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet fielded by Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s JR Motorsports in the Nationwide Series race at Watkins Glen on Aug. 9. The two-time reigning Sprint Cup champion will also make his Truck Series debut in the No. 81 Kobalt... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Johnson riding momentum in 'wide open' title chase Jul 29, 2008
His No. 48 Chevrolet led several practices and claimed its first Brickyard pole position despite making some mistakes in the corners during his qualifying run. That's not saying they didn't have their own tire worries. (USA Today -- Sports)
City reassures Earnhardt fans after flags removed Jul 29, 2008
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Red, Price: $8,988. Honda Accord,2. (The Daily Reflector)
Johnson handles tire pressure Jul 28, 2008
After he won at Indy for the second time in the last three years, Johnson cruised around the 2 1/2-mile rectangular oval in his No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet and brought it to stop on the frontstretch near the yard of bricks at the start-finish line. Johnson simultaneously mashed the gas and the brakes, smoked his tires, and laid down a patch of burned rubber before, fittingly, his right rear tire blew out. (Boston Globe)
Johnson wins Brickyard pole; Martin will contend Jul 28, 2008
393 mph in his Chevrolet to beat everyone in qualifying except Johnson ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. will start 11th, and the three Chevrolets have been the best in nearly every practice session. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Johnson Grabs The Pole For Indy Jul 28, 2008
Martin, in the No.8 Chevrolet for Dale Earnhardt, Inc., posted the second-best time of 49. 616 Dodge drivers Ryan Newman (49. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Johnson survives Indy's tiresome day Jul 28, 2008
The No. 48 Chevrolet was fast all weekend. Johnson won the pole Saturday and led pretty much at will Sunday -- a race-high 71 laps. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Auto racing results Jul 28, 2008
Jimmie Johnson (Chevrolet), 160 laps, $509,236; 2 ... Jeff Gordon (Chevrolet), 160, $275,111; 6 ... Jeff Burton (Chevrolet), 160, $233,783; 10. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Jimmie Johnson wins Brickyard as tire issues plague drivers Jul 28, 2008
Doug Pensinger / Getty Images Jimmie Johnson pits his No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet for a mandatory tire change on lap 14 of the Spring Cup Allstate 400 at the Brickyard on Sunday ... Doug Pensinger / Getty Images Jimmie Johnson pits his No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet for a mandatory tire change on lap 14 of the Spring Cup Allstate 400 at the Brickyard on Sunday. (Los Angeles Times)
