Chrysler puts its Dodge Viper brand up for sale Aug 28, 2008
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 Wave at Bristol Motor Speedway Sets Guinness World Record(R) for Largest Audience Wave Aug 28, 2008
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)
Format change for Shootout at Daytona Aug 27, 2008
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)
SORENSON SIGNS: Driver to join Gillett Evernham Motorsports Aug 27, 2008
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)
Format Changes For The 2009 Budweiser Shootout At Daytona Aug 27, 2008
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Local NASCAR driver switches teams Aug 27, 2008
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)
2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule, standings Aug 27, 2008
July 19 Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250, Madison, Ill. (Carl Edwards). (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Edwards eases Busch aside for Cup victory Aug 26, 2008
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)
Edwards battles Busch, speeds away with win in Sharpie 500 Aug 24, 2008
" 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)
RESULTS: Sharpie 500 Aug 24, 2008
(11) , Dodge, 500, $156,950 ... (19) , Dodge, 500, $99,175 ... (39) , Dodge, 498, $124,008. (USA Today -- Sports)
Auto racing: Long run comes up short at Mansfield Motorsports Park Aug 24, 2008
(7) Kevin Swindell, Dodge, 152, $1,150 ... (5) Steve Park, Dodge, 152, $1,460 ... (25) Jonathan Smith, Dodge, 151, $900. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
RESULTS: Food City 250 Aug 23, 2008
(2) Dario Franchitti, Dodge, 250, 118 ... (20) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 250, 80 ... (39) Andrew Ranger, Dodge, 249, 63. (USA Today -- Sports)
Edwards takes pole at Bristol to keep momentum going Aug 23, 2008
What: Sharpie 500, 24th of 36 races for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. Where: Bristol (Tenn. (USA Today -- Sports)
Gillett Evernham to rotate N'wide crew chiefs Aug 21, 2008
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)
NCAA yanks reins on horse-collar tackles Aug 21, 2008
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)
Busch keeps on trucking Aug 21, 2008
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)
Sports Briefs: Umpires not quick to rush into instant replay Aug 21, 2008
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)
• More State/National Stories • Aug 21, 2008
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)
Umpires agree to allow instant replay Aug 21, 2008
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)
3 tracks swap dates for 2009 races Aug 20, 2008
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)
Sports In Brief Aug 20, 2008
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)
CHANGES NEEDED: How Penske can join the Big Four Aug 20, 2008
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)
Notebook: Earnhardt Jr. has another inconsistent day Aug 18, 2008
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)
RESULTS: 3M Performance 400 Aug 18, 2008
(3) , Dodge, 200, 98 ... (20) , Dodge, 199, 50 ... (23) , Dodge, 199, 51. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR-Sprint Cup-3M Performance 400 Results Aug 18, 2008
(3) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 200, 98 ... (20) Ryan Newman, Dodge, 199, 50 ... (23) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 199, 51. (International Herald Tribune)
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)
Auto racing results Aug 17, 2008
Dario Franchitti (Dodge) 125, $25,693; 14. Josh Wise (Dodge) 125, $24,168; 15 ... Brian Keselowski (Dodge) 124, $17,025; 25. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Roush tries to extend Michigan dominance Aug 16, 2008
"Notes: In the past 18 races at MIS there have been 14 different winners. ... Bobby Labonte will be back in the No. 43 Dodge a week after a hard crash at Watkins Glen. Labonte has been cleared by doctors to race.Fast factsWhat: 3M Performance 400. Where: Michigan International Speedway; Brooklyn, Mich. When: 2 p.m. ET Sunday. TV: ESPN, 1 p.m. ET. Radio: MRN/Sirius Satellite Ch. 128. Track length: 2-mile oval. Race distance: 200 laps/400 miles. 2007 Winner: Kurt Busch. 2007 Polesitter: Jeff... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Vickers wins Michigan pole Aug 16, 2008
"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 185.907, rookie Regan Smith at 185.874 and Greg Biffle and Scott Riggs, both at 185.821. Series points leader Kyle Busch, who has a season-high eight Cup... (MSNBC -- Sports)
This year NASCAR fans can race at festival Aug 16, 2008
"And," Springborn adds, "we also have the Target Dodge 'Car of Tomorrow' Reed Sorenson NASCAR Simulator.". Fans can take photos and observe the No. 3 Show Car. (Pekin Times, IL)
DRIVER SUPPORT: Competitors back Stewart-Newman pairing Aug 16, 2008
Competing Drivers Support Stewart, Newman Pairing - USATODAY.com. Competing Drivers Support Stewart, Newman Pairing. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mark BeechRACING FAN Aug 16, 2008
Once part of the very essence of NASCAR, the auto-makers' imprint on the sport is almost nonexistent today, with the new cars of Ford and Chevy being indistinguishable from those of Dodge and Toyota. Take the Chevy bow-tie off of Jimmie Johnson's car and replace it with a Ford insignia, and there's probably only a handful of fans in the world who could tell the two cars apart. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
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)
Darlington regains Southern 500 name Aug 14, 2008
Darlington has held just one Sprint Cup weekend since 2005, each sponsored by the Carolina Dodge Dealers Association. When the sponsorship agreement ran out this spring - and with the track's once hobbled future on the rise - Browning thought it was time to bring back the old name. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR needs good-guy rookie Carpentier Aug 14, 2008
" And NASCAR is fortunate to have someone with such international flair -- Carpentier is a native of Joliette, Quebec -- who so ardently wants to be in the series. Carpentier, 37, didn't come to stock cars with an Indianapolis 500 win or a Formula One championship on his resume, but his desire to learn and excel -- and his ability to qualify -- has kept him in the driver's seat while others in his rookie class with more luminous open-wheel credentials fell by the wayside. Dario Franchitti's team... (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)
What a ride: woman, 82, inducted into Hall of Fame Aug 13, 2008
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. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
DRIVER RANKINGS: So much for the points leader's 'slump' Aug 13, 2008
The No. 9 Dodge struggled home 14th at the Glen, which actually had to feel like a victory for Kahne: it's his career-best finish on a road course in Cup. "That's the best I could do today," he said, admitting he was in points conservation mode all day long. "The hardest part is having people dive bombing you [for position]. If you battle hard with them, you take a chance on losing a lot of points. I had that in the back of my mind." Expect winning to jump back on his mind this week in Michigan. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
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)
PHOTOS: Action from the Glen Aug 11, 2008
Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the #77 Mobil 1 Dodge slides through the turn ten gravel trap during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Centurion Boats at the Glen. Rusty Jarrett - Getty Images. (Fox Sports)
RESULTS: Toyota Tundra 200 Aug 10, 2008
(2) , Dodge, 150, 115 ... (11) , Dodge, 150, 67 ... (8) , Dodge, 150, 69. (USA Today -- Sports)
Cup rookies struggle Aug 10, 2008
"There are three things that I like. Formula Atlantic was fun. Grand Am was great to drive. But NASCAR is the most fun I've ever had racing," said Carpentier, who drives the No. 10 Dodge for Gillett Evernham Motorsports. "I'm enjoying myself more then I ever had in the past in racing. I just appreciate the moment. We race in front of crowds that are unbelievable. To be able to be a part of the Sprint Cup Series, I feel like a pretty fortunate guy."Entering today's Centurion Boats at the Glen at... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Centurion Boats at the Glen - Watkins Glen International Aug 10, 2008
(9) Kasey Kahne, Dodge ... (12) Ryan Newman, Dodge ... (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rain cancels qualifying again at Watkins Glen Aug 9, 2008
This time, Kyle Petty gave Said the keys to the No. 45 Dodge. Said, who was granted permission by Ford to switch brands for the race, will go off 40th. (MSNBC -- Politics)
DARIO'S BACK: Franchitti to run limited Nationwide slate Aug 9, 2008
"I'm going to talk to other teams in the NASCAR paddock," Franchitti said Friday at Watkins Glen International, where he's returning to NASCAR this weekend after taking nearly a month off since Ganassi shuttered his No. 40 Dodge. "I'm going to talk to everybody and see what my options are for next year, as well as talking to teams and manufacturers in other series.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Coleman replaces Yeley beginning at Michigan Aug 9, 2008
While running in the Grand-Am Series in 2005, Coleman's cross-training approach to development provided him the opportunity to compete in the former NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series. He finished fourth in the track championship at Ace Speedway in Altamahaw, N.C., while earning the most points of any rookie driver that season. (Niles Star, MI)
Kyle Busch gets a break Aug 9, 2008
However, Dodge worked out a deal late Friday to have Said -- a road racing ace -- replace Kyle Petty in the No. 45 Dodge on Sunday. Petty seemed resigned to the change. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Big Cars Fueling Big Dreams: NASCAR Drivers Kyle Petty, Bobby Labonte and Reed Sorenson, Team Up with Chrysler Jeep(R) and Dodge Dealers, The Chrysler Foundation, City of Pontiac and Lighthouse of Oakland County and KaBOOM! to Build New Playground at Oakl Aug 8, 2008
Big Cars Fueling Big Dreams: NASCAR Drivers Kyle Petty, Bobby Labonte and Reed Sorenson, Team Up with Chrysler Jeep(R) and Dodge Dealers, The Chrysler Foundation, City of Pontiac and Lighthouse of Oakland County and KaBOOM ... Big Cars Fueling Big Dreams: NASCAR Drivers Kyle Petty, Bobby Labonte and Reed Sorenson, Team Up with Chrysler Jeep(R) and Dodge Dealers, The Chrysler Foundation, City of Pontiac and Lighthouse of Oakland County and KaBOOM ... Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- What: More than 250... (PR Newswire)
Carpentier's comeback try reaches critical point Aug 8, 2008
But NASCAR is a performance business, and will Carpentier's numbers be enough to keep him in the seat of George Gillett's and Ray Evernham's Dodges ... "The last five or six races Dodge has given me a really good engine. We've had some good power coming out of the corners, and I've really been happy with the engine's performance.". (Scripps Howard News Wire)
JAMESTOWN COUPLE GOES FOR CARTS Aug 8, 2008
From the gold rush towns of Jamestown, Sonora and Columbia, to the mountain communities of Twain Harte, Long Barn, Pinecrest, Dodge Ridge, Strawberry, to the Yosemite Gateway community of Groveland, the communities of Tuolumne County are diverse and uniquely rich in beauty and history. Whether you travel to visit the area, or are a life-long resident, you'll find The Union Democrat Online to be the source of information on Yosemite, Sonora, Dodge Ridge, the Mother Lode, the Sierra Nevada,... (The Union Democrat)
NASCAR team notes Aug 7, 2008
No. 9 Dodge, Gillett Evernham Motorsports ... "The best way for us to make the Chase is to remain consistent with our race car each and every race. It's a tough battle right now. For us to come out of Pocono and gain two positions in the Chase is a credit to Kenny (Francis) and all the guys that work on this Budweiser Dodge. There's still a lot of racing left, but Pocono was a good day for Gillett Evernham and all the guys that work on our team." ... No. 12 Dodge, Penske Racing. (USA Today -- Sports)
Would change in role alter Kyle Petty's impact? Aug 6, 2008
Petty returns to drive the No. 45 Petty Enterprises Dodge this weekend at Watkins Glen ... Most weekends, you need to look far back in the pack to track the progress of the No. 45 Dodge regardless of who is driving it ... The long-term success of Victory Junction Gang Camp and not the No. 45 Dodge will pay the largest tribute to a son taken all too soon. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Opinion: Petty Enterprises should take keys from Kyle Aug 6, 2008
He extended his break to include Indianapolis, Pocono and Michigan, but his brief departure is doing pre 00004000 cious little to help the No. 45 Dodge team move forward. Chad McCumbee, 23, has been given too few opportunities to become acclimated to the rigors of Cup competition. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Auto racing: Open-wheel drivers struggling in NASCAR Aug 6, 2008
Hornish has run in every race this year he's guaranteed a starting spot because his No. 77 Dodge is 34th in the car owners' points standings, which determine who has to qualify on time ... He was 41st in drivers' points and his No. 40 Dodge was 41st in owners' points when Ganassi shut the team down for lack of sponsorship. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
RESULTS: Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 Aug 4, 2008
(7) , Dodge, 200, 118 ... (6) , Dodge, 200, 83 ... (34) , Dodge, 200, 54. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 Results Aug 4, 2008
(7) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 200, 118 ... (6) Ryan Newman, Dodge, 200, 83 ... (34) Chad McCumbee, Dodge, 200, 54. (International Herald Tribune)
NASCAR: Johnson outruns Martin to capture second straight pole Aug 3, 2008
883, with the Dodges of Ryan Newman at 166 ... 516 and the Dodge of Kurt ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Busch at 166. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
RESULTS: NAPA Auto Parts 200 Aug 3, 2008
(4) , Dodge, 48, 170, $76,043 ... (1) , Dodge, 47, 102, $42,168 ... (22) , Dodge, 47, 82, $38,893. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kahne eyes season sweep at Pocono Raceway Aug 3, 2008
"We had an awesome Dodge Charger back in June here at Pocono," Kahne said. "I hope that we can run well again this weekend. It's going to be a real battle to make it in the Chase these next six races, so it's real important to run consistent and stay up front.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kahne goes for Pocono sweep Aug 3, 2008
We had an awesome Dodge Charger back in June here at Pocono, Kahne said. I hope that we can run well again this weekend. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
PHOTOS: Pocono and Montreal Aug 3, 2008
Scott Pruett, driver of the #40 Chip Ganassi Racing Fastenal Dodge, after earning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Napa Auto Parts 200 Montreal. Robert Laberge - Getty Images. (Fox Sports)
Goodyear mulls bigger tires for CoT Aug 3, 2008
(12) Ryan Newman, Dodge, 166 ... (9) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 166 ... (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 166. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson knocks Martin off Pocono pole Aug 2, 2008
"Behind the two fast Chevys, David Gilliland was third fastest in a Ford at 167.187, followed by Johnson's Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jeff Gordon at 167.106 in another Chevrolet.Matt Kenseth's Ford was next at 166.883, wit 00002678 h the Dodges of Ryan Newman at 166.784 and June Pocono winner Kasey Kahne at 166.522. Brian Vickers, in a Toyota, was also at 166.522, with the third Ford of Greg Biffle at 166.516 and the Dodge of Kurt Busch at 166.445, rounding out the top 10.And, despite his... (MSNBC -- Sports)
From Mittler to Roush: Jamie McMurray Looks for Consistency Aug 1, 2008
" It didn't take long for McMurray make everyone notice his talent. In just his second Cup race, while filling in for veteran Sterling Marlin in 2002, he became the fastest first-time winner. The following year, he captured Cup Rookie of the Year honors driving the No. 42 Dodge for Chip Ganassi. He finished 13th and 11th in the standings in 2003 and 2004, respectively, and soon earned a spot in the 12-driver lineup for the Chase for the Championship. Soon after, owner Jack Roush came calling and... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Tom BowlesINSIDE NASCAR Aug 1, 2008
Tide, Yellow Transportation, Dodge Dealers, Burger King and Domino's Pizza are just some of the higher-profile companies who have made their way through the exit doors. AAA will join AT&T and Alltel in that department following the 2008 season, the latter two companies pushed out due to the "grandfather" clause prohibiting other cell phone companies to be a primary sponsor in a series sponsored by Sprint. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
