Villeneuve returns to tackle home track Jul 18, 2008
Villeneuve will join fellow Quebecer Patrick Carpentier of Gillett Evernham Motorsports in the 43 stock-car field. "Since Christmas, when I first started putting together a serious program to try to race NASCAR, I thought about the possibility of racing here," Villeneuve said during a hastily called news conference Thursday. (National Post)
Last call? Will takeover force Bud to scale back sports ties? Jul 17, 2008
The Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway each February is the unofficial kickoff of the season, and the company's familiar red is splashed across the front of the No. 9 car driven by Kasey Kahne, and team owner Gillett Evernham Motorsports doesn't expect that to change, CEO Tom Reddin said. The feeling is the same at TV networks, many of whom have gotten rich thanks to Budweiser's aggressive advertising. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Scrubs Star John C. McGinley to Serve as Grand Marshal of the Allstate(R) 400 at the Brickyard(R) Jul 17, 2008
Allstate is also the official insurance sponsor of Gillett Evernham Motorsports featuring drivers Kasey Kahne, Elliott Sadler and Patrick Carpentier. To purchase tickets, camping or parking for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, contact the IMS ticket office at (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area, (317) 492-6700 locally or log on to. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
BEECH: Transition to ownership won't be easy for Smoke Jul 13, 2008
But when Evernham broke off on his own in 1999 to form his own team, Evernham Motorsports, he found out that his success as a crew chief didn't guarantee success as an owner ... And when Evernham Motorsports joined forces last year with Canadian businessman George Gillett Jr., Evernham decided to take on a role to which he is better suited. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Carpentier won't hold back from front Jun 29, 2008
But even Carpentier, a Montreal native driving for Gillett Evernham Motorsports (Montreal Canadiens owner George Gillett bought into the organization last year), acknowledges that such a scenario will require the drive of his life. During the final practice yesterday, Carpentier's best lap was clocked at a pedestrian 125. (Boston Globe)
Carpentier captures pole - and the moment - for tomorrow's Lenox Industrial Tools 301 Jun 28, 2008
Although rain delayed yesterday's pole qualifications for about two hours, the 36-year-old rookie for Gillett Evernham Motorsports supplanted Bobby Labonte with a blazing fast lap of 129. 776 miles per hour in his No. 10 Dodge. (Boston Globe)
Off track, NASCAR drivers feel pain at pump Jun 24, 2008
Sweeny said it costs Gillett Evernham Motorsports roughly $1,500 to fill up the 300-gallon fuel tank on the diesel tractor-trailer. To make the cross-country trek to Sonoma, Calif. (Boston Globe)
Kahne Conquers Sonoma Qualifying Jun 22, 2008
The No.9 Gillett Evernham Motorsports Dodge circled the 1. 99-mile, 12-turn road course in one minute, 17. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Renegade driver enjoys dual responsibilties Jun 20, 2008
" Two years ago, Gordon drove a Chevrolet. Last year, a Ford. This year, he's in a Dodge. He's also got an off-road deal to drive for General Motors at Baja and the Dakar Rally. "I do it to keep my mind fresh," he said. Gordon jumped to Dodge two weeks before the Daytona 500. Gillett Evernham Motorsports provides him with engines and technical support. The makeover, however, didn't include a perception. Gordon's maverick approach has some thinking he tries too hard. Going fast and taking chances... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hendrick, Roush top list of most valuable teams Jun 18, 2008
119 million), Gillett Evernham Motorsports ($150 million. 97 million) and Richard Childress Racing ($130 million. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hendrick tops team-value list Jun 18, 2008
Joe Gibbs Racing ($184 million), Gillett Evernham Motorsports ($150 million) and Richard Childress Racing ($130 million) round out the top 5. Three Hendrick drivers top Forbes' list of the highest-paid drivers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gordon tops racing money Jun 18, 2008
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Robby Gordon puts his life into his work Jun 18, 2008
Gillett Evernham Motorsports provides him with engines and technical support. Gordon's maverick approach has some thinking he tries too hard. (Florida Times-Union)
The Most Valuable Teams In NASCAR Jun 13, 2008
In the past year, billionaire investors like George Gillett, the owner of the NHL's Montreal Canadians and English soccer club Liverpool, and Fortress Investment Group (nyse: - - ) President Rob Kaufman purchased stakes in teams (Gillett Evernham Motorsports and Michael Waltrip Racing, respectively) after seeing value in NASCAR. ... Gillett Evernham Motorsports (3/1). (Forbes -- Business)
Team reports Jun 12, 2008
No. 9 Dodge, Gillett Evernham Motorsports ... "We need to be in the Chase, and we need to be in there for Gillett Evernham Motorsports and everybody that's part of it. It doesn't matter if we're 20th or 30th, we have to finish the race and get all the points we can, and at the end of the day, hopefully we make that Chase.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Petty Enterprises sells controlling interest to equity firm Jun 11, 2008
"It's just a different world out there than it was five years ago, 10 years ago. The deal continues a trend of outside investors banking on NASCAR. It appears similar to the one which investor George Gillett struck with Evernham Motorsports last year shortly after the Fenway Sports Group announced its merger with Roush Racing. It's the huge dollars invested in research, development and testing which has left Petty Enterprises behind the 8-ball. Of the team's 268 victories, 200 were by Richard... (USA Today -- Sports)
Lars AndersonINSIDE NASCAR Jun 10, 2008
Now ninth in the standings, Kahne's rise reflects the overall improvement of Gillett Evernham Motorsports. Last season no driver from the Gillett stable made the Chase, but the organization made wholesale changes in the offseason -- new blood was brought into the engine department and many personnel were assigned new tasks -- and clearly those moves over the winter are now paying dividends. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
KASEY CAN: Kahne surging with a little help from his fans Jun 10, 2008
" In 2006 Kahne was one of NASCAR's biggest winners and entered the '07 season as a legitimate title contender. But last season was a disaster and Kahne wasn't considered to be a title threat in '08. That has changed with his recent success as he makes a charge at making the 12-driver cut for The Chase. "The Chase is the main goal of the season," Kahne said. "We need to be in the Chase and we need to be in there for Gillette Evernham Motorsports and everybody that's part of it. It doesn't matter... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NASCAR: Kahne reigns despite gaffe Jun 9, 2008
The past month is a sign, he said, that his Gillett Evernham Motorsports team is on the rebound. Kahne led 69 of 200 laps, including the final 15. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Victory Lane Jun 9, 2008
CAR: No. 9 Gillett Evernham Motorsports Dodge2008 WINS: 2 CAREER WINS: 9RACE STATISTICSTIME OF RACE: 3 hours, 59 minutes, 36 seconds AVERAGE SPEED OF WINNER: 125. 209 mphMARGIN OF VICTORY: 3. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kahne bolts to another victory Jun 9, 2008
The last month is a sign, Kahne said, his Gillett Evernham Motorsports team is on the rebound. Francis said the improvement allowed the team to erase the mistake on pit road. (Florida Times-Union)
Tom BowlesINSIDE NASCAR Jun 6, 2008
They also make up 11 of the 12 teams currently positioned to make the Chase -- Kasey Kahne in 12th is the lone exception, driving for Gillett Evernham Motorsports ... Even Elliott Sadler -- who's currently outside the top 25 in points -- just signed a long-term extension with Gillett Evernham Motorsports last week. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Brant JamesINSIDE NASCAR Jun 6, 2008
Kasey Kahne: NASCAR's erstwhile contender claimed his first win since visiting Victory Lane six times in '06 and may have signaled that Gillett Evernham Motorsports is ready to compete again. Lurking on the outside -- for now. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
10 days until LifeLock 400 Jun 5, 2008
10 - Patrick Carpentier will pilot the No. 10 LifeLock car for Gillett Evernham Motorsports during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LifeLock 400 at MIS. Carpentier is no stranger to the two-mile MIS oval as the Joliette, Quebec native has registered six career open wheel starts, which includes a victory in the final CART-sanctioned race ever held at the speedway. It will be his first start in a stock car at MIS if he qualifies. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Call it like it is Jun 1, 2008
After being shut out of Victory Lane for 52 points races, Kahne's past two weekends have done wonders for his confidence as well as the entire Gillette Evernham Motorsports team. "This is still a sport," said owner Ray Evernham. (CBS News)
Gordon agrees to extension with DuPont May 30, 2008
Elliott Sadler and Gillett Evernham Motorsports agreed to a multiyear contract extension that will keep the Sprint Cup driver in the No. 19 Dodge. The 33-year-old Sadler joined Gillett Evernham Racing in 2006 and has three victories in 333 Cup Series starts, with 16 top-five finishes and 57 top 10s. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Ravens work out wide receiver F. Mitchell May 30, 2008
Elliott Sadler and Gillett Evernham Motorsports agreed to a multiyear contract extension that will keep the Sprint Cup driver in the No. 19 Dodge. College football // West Virginia's $4 million lawsuit against former coach is headed for mediation, with the goal of resolving the dispute by Aug. 1. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Busch holds a grudge May 30, 2008
Elliott Sadler and Gillett Evernham Motorsports agreed to a multiyear contract extension on Thursday that will keep the Sprint Cup driver in the No. 19 Dodge. "This is the place where I want to race," Sadler said. (Florida Times-Union)
Just like old times, Kahne on a winning roll May 29, 2008
He believes crew Kenny Francis and the rest of Gillett Evernham Motorsports now have the car figured out. After all, they've all won big before, and Kahne knows this hot streak might be enough to get them all going. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR's victory lane missing its top stars May 28, 2008
No doubt it thrilled executives at Dodge, representing the automaker's second Sprint Cup win this season, as well as Montreal Canadiens owner George Gillett Jr., who earned his first trip to NASCAR's Victory Lane since buying a majority stake in Kahne's No. 9 race team and the other assets of Evernham Motorsports, last season. But the outcome of stock-car racing's longest event of the year was equally notable for the drivers who failed to win. (MSNBC -- Sports)
PHOTOS: Hot or Not? May 28, 2008
He climbed two spots to 12th in the point standings and got a celebratory bath from his Gillett Evernham Motorsports teammate, Elliott Sadler, who also had a good run finishing eighth ... He climbed two spots to 12th in the point standings and got a celebratory bath from his Gillett Evernham Motorsports teammate, Elliott Sadler, who also had a good run finishing eighth. (Fox Sports)
Mark BeechRACING FAN May 23, 2008
The introduction of the Car of Tomorrow last year threw off the entire operation at Evernham Motorsports, catching the team flat-footed and compromising its offseason testing program. Kahne and teammate Elliott Sadler were saddled with poorly handling cars (of both the old and new varieties) and struggled in many races just to stay on the lead lap. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Tim TuttleINSIDE RACING May 21, 2008
He signed a deal with Evernham Motorsports and plunged into the Nationwide Series, driving in four races to close out '05 and seven to begin '06. But, for reasons out of his and Ray Evernham's control, Foyt hadn't raced since April. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Web extra: Kahne's win gives him, team some pep May 20, 2008
"We just needed a little bit of momentum and a little something to hold onto and prove that we could do it."I think this was a really big night for Gillett Evernham Motorsports. People have to believe. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Highly competitive athletes go over the wall May 15, 2008
The inaugural event in 2005 went to the No. 9 Dodge Dealers team from Evernham Motorsports. Jeff Patterson, gasman for 's No. 20 team at Joe Gibbs Racing, is the only two-time individual winner. (USA Today -- Sports)
Drivers bracing for 'The Lady in Black' May 8, 2008
No. 9 Dodge, Gillett Evernham Motorsports ... 19 Dodge, Gillett Evernham Motorsports) had four top-10 finishes in five races at Darlington but hasn't finished better than 20th in the last four events at the track. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kahne Captures Nationwide Pole At Rir May 3, 2008
The No.9 Gillett Evernham Motorsports driver circled the 0. 750-mile short track in 21. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Couple make gas, convenience store homey Apr 21, 2008
He also worked a stint building cylinder heads for NASCAR team Evernham Motorsports. Moving to the Birthplace of Speed was a natural fit. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Auto racing: Newton and Knoxville are a night difference and day Apr 19, 2008
KASEY KAHNE: The popular Evernham Motorsports driver often seen competing in or watching sprint car races before or during the Knoxville Nationals will compete in the May 18 NASCAR Camping World Series race at Iowa Speedway. He is 11th in the Sprint Cup standings. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
SPINNING OUT: Dodge program struggling so far in 2008 Apr 18, 2008
Do you choose Penske Racing -- Daytona 500 winners enduring a disappointing aftermath with Newman and Busch -- or Gillett Evernham Motorsports, still recovering from a 2007 nightmare in which the entire three-car program went winless. Neither one seems to be an enticing option as it is, with both engineering-based programs struggle to find the necessary balance with the Car of Tomorrow -- especially on intermediate tracks. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Non-Chase drivers keep busy (Aug. 31) (1) Apr 16, 2008
"That s the downside of NASCAR s new championship format. It s generated interest in the sport, and put the focus on the 10 drivers racing for the title, but in some respects it s come at the expense of the rest of the field.The Chase is the end all in NASCAR, beginning with January s preseason testing at Daytona International Speedway. Drivers arrive focused on qualifying for the postseason, knowing a solid run in the season opener sets the tone for the rest of the year.Any bobble at the... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Biffle, others set for Phoenix Apr 10, 2008
No. 9 Dodge, Gillett Evernham Motorsports ... Gillett Evernham Motorsports will hold its seventh annual Fan Appreciation Day on Friday, May 23 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the race shop in Statesville, N.C. "It's very important to us as an organization to show all our fans what their support means to us," said majority owner George Gillett Jr. ... No. 19 Dodge, Gillett Evernham Motorsports. (USA Today -- Sports)
The 2001 NASCAR Rookie Class Apr 5, 2008
Atwood remained under contract with Evernham Motorsports in 2003 and drove the team s third car at Pocono and Indianapolis. He moved on to FitzBradshaw Racing s Nationwide Series team in 2004 before they replaced him with David Stremme. (Suite101.com)
LETTING GO: Failure to adjust costs former NASCAR giants Apr 4, 2008
Over that last decade, the organization has tried its hardest to compete: it brought old friend and Hendrick Motorsports championship crew chief Robbie Loomis back into the fold, hired a former Cup champion in Labonte and created an engineering relationship with Gillett Evernham Motorsports. But the lack of success has piled up over time, leading to a gradual monetary deficit on the sponsorship front that only the Petty name has kept from growing at an unstoppable rate. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
GREEN FLAGS: Points leader Burton looks to take next step Apr 4, 2008
There's no question that some teams that struggled early last season (Roush Fenway and Evernham Motorsports, in particular) are indeed better in '08. But I would include RCR in that group, as well. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NASCAR notes Apr 3, 2008
No. 9 Dodge, Gillett Evernham Motorsports ... No. 19 Dodge, Gillett Evernham Motorsports. (USA Today -- Sports)
Future of Petty, Wood teams on shaky ground Apr 3, 2008
As of now Gillett Evernham Motorsports, Gibbs Racing, Michael Waltrip Racing, Chip Ganassi Racing and Penske have plans to field three-car teams in 2009. That's 32 cars. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Hamlin foils Burton's strategy to win at Martinsville Mar 31, 2008
That didn't seem likely Friday after Sadler re-aggravated a lower back injury so badly that Gillett Evernham Motorsports enlisted the Craftsman Truck Series regular to practice in the No. 19 Dodge and keep him on call in case Sadler couldn't make it. Sadler himself promised only a 50% chance of racing, and nothing close to 500 laps. (USA Today -- Sports)
Notebook: Gordon not willing to push teammate Mar 29, 2008
" QUESTIONABLE: Elliott Sadler's Gillett Evernham Motorsports team has Dennis Setzer on call this weekend to fill in if Sadler's lower back doesn't feel better. Sadler hurt himself Wednesday and was stiffer on Thursday. Setzer drove the car in practice Friday, but Sadler made the qualifying run, getting the 25th spot. "There's a lot of pain right now in my lower back," Sadler said. "When you hit the brake here, it pushes your back up against the back of the seat. " The decision on who drives... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Gordon says he wouldn't want to win by moving teammate Mar 29, 2008
QUESTIONABLE: Elliott Sadler's Gillett Evernham Motorsports team has Dennis Setzer on call this weekend to fill in if Sadler's lower back doesn't feel better. Sadler hurt himself Wednesday and was stiffer on Thursday. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Notebook: Nationwide regulars get shot to shine Mar 22, 2008
- Gillett Evernham Motorsports driver Elliott Sadler on the rare weekend off for Cup drivers. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bristol notebook: Stewart talks about tire tirade with Goodyear Mar 15, 2008
Gillett Evernham Motorsports co-owner Ray Evernham has been among those who have said the next-generation car in NASCAR's premier circuit needs a specially designed tire because the heavier model puts too much stress on the critical right front tire. "It's always been a consideration," Stucker said of building two tires. (USA Today -- Sports)
BOWLES: Kyle Busch is giving Rick Hendrick something to think about Mar 15, 2008
He joined Gillett Evernham Motorsports on a flashback weekend Sunday; but it wasn't something the team was hoping to relive. All three GEM cars revisited their nightmare season of '07 last weekend, unloading as junk and struggling to remain competitive throughout Atlanta's 500-mile event. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
MARTIN: NASCAR's Bump Day looms as the fifth race draws near Mar 15, 2008
Elliott Sadler at Gillett Evernham Motorsports said there's enough pressure in Sprint Cup racing already, so he can't imagine the stress level Hornish and Franchitti must be experiencing despite both having achieved the highest level of success in IndyCar racing. "There are only so many pieces of the pie," Sadler said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kahne feeling good about 2008 start Mar 9, 2008
"As far as we were off at times last year, it was kind of tough to know exactly where we'd be this year," the Gillett Evernham Motorsports driver said. "I think right now we're from fifth to 10th and maybe better. I think this would be a great weekend to step it up and get into the top five."Everyone is working with NASCAR's bigger, bulkier Car of Tomorrow, which is being used for the entire season in 2008 after a 16-race trial last season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Notebook: Burtonspeaks outafter Gordon's crash Mar 8, 2008
Earlier this week, Gordon said, "I couldn't have hit the wall at a worse angle. It really tore the thing up. I'm really disappointed right now in this speedway for not having a soft wall back there. And even being able to get to that part of the wall shouldn't happen.''Track officials said they will look at the design of the wall where Gordon hit and that the inside walls at Las Vegas will have SAFER barriers added before the next NASCAR event, a truck race in SeptemberNASCAR officials said they... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Burton says safety changes needed after Gordon's crash Mar 8, 2008
As far as we were off at times last year, it was kind of tough to know exactly where we'd be this year, the Gillett Evernham Motorsports driver said. I think right now we're from fifth to 10th and maybe better. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Mark ZeskeINSIDE NASCAR Mar 7, 2008
Penske Racing and Gillett Evernham Motorsports have given the manufacturer a strong presence in the first three races of the season. 6. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Robby Gordon Wins Appeal Against NASCAR Mar 7, 2008
So he took offensive measures, leaving Ford right before the season started to form an alliance with Gillett Evernham Motorsports. The pairing assured Gordon of technical assistance and occasional help in sponsorship - and earlier Wednesday, GEM announced that longtime partner Valvoline would be on Gordon's hood this weekend in Atlanta. (FindLaw News)
Robby Gordon gets points back in appeal Mar 6, 2008
"It was an unfortunate series of human errors compounded by the very short timeframe RGM had to get their car changed to Dodge Chargers in time for the Daytona 500,'' said Kipp Owen, director of SRT and Dodge Motorsports Engineering.In the appeal, Gordon argued the bumper came from the manufacturer, did not provide a competition advantage because it was discovered prior to being allowed on the racetrack, and that the bumper met the templates.The panel - consisting of chairman George Silbermann,... (MSNBC -- Sports)
For Robby Gordon, appeal could save season Mar 4, 2008
It meant quickly putting an alliance together with Gillett Evernham Motorsports that required him to move from Ford to Dodge the week before teams reported to Daytona. With just a few days to make the transition, his team scrambled to build him race cars and used whatever parts the manufacturer sent his way. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Robby Gordon's racing future at stake Mar 4, 2008
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Edwards keeps focus on racing Mar 4, 2008
Michael Knight Special for The Republic Mar. The hottest driver in American racing says he'll stay focused on winning even if a NASCAR penalty throws cold water on his team. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Hendrick looking for first win of year in Vegas Mar 2, 2008
"All Stuffed Up Kasey Kahne led Saturday's final practice session, then raced his way out of the track to rest up for Sunday's race. Gillett Evernham Motorsports pulled Kahne from the Nationwide Series race, replacing him with Patrick Carpentier because Kahne is battling a sinus infection. "Kasey was feeling absolutely terrible [Friday]," said Mark McCardle, vice president of competition for GEM. "After the first practice, we knew we might have to do something to allow Kasey the time to get... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Garmin(R) Signs On to Sponsor Gillett Evernham Motorsports Team in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Feb 29, 2008
Feb. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: ), today announced that it will become an associate sponsor of the No. 19 Gillett Evernham Motorsports team in the 2008 Sprint Cup series with driver Elliott Sadler ... A leading team in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series and ARCA RE/MAX Series, the Gillett Evernham Motorsports team is known for bringing technological innovation to its race program. (PR Newswire)
