Edwards, Kenseth clash on and off track Oct 23, 2007
A Roush Fenway spokesman said Monday the team had no immediate comment on the incident, and president Geoff Smith was out of the office and unavailable. Apparently, there's some serious animosity between Edwards and Kenseth, who first publicly criticized each other following a Busch Series race in Kansas last month. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Penalty or not, Cup still within Edwards' reach Sep 28, 2007
A: Roush Fenway President Geoff Smith says appealing to the National Stock Car Racing Commission, which judges each case with a three-person panel independent of NASCAR, is analogous to reprising the roles of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. Though Smith vows his latest grievance is solid enough "to get water out of this windmill," Roush Fenway hasn't won any of its previous challenges. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR team reports Sep 27, 2007
Roush Fenway Racing president Geoff Smith said in a statement following NASCAR's announcement, "We have the misfortune of violating a rule which makes no sense. It was promulgated to address restrictor plate races, not downforce races. I say misfortune because we are being penalized for a violation that actually impaired the car's performance. We intend to appeal the unfair assessment of the point's penalty. What is unfair is that Carl is receiving a penalty that is 250% greater in its effect... (USA Today -- Sports)
Edwards docked 25 points, drops to 6th place Sep 26, 2007
We have the misfortune of violating a rule which makes no sense, said team president Geoff Smith. I say misfortune because we are being penalized for a violation that actually impaired the cars performance. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Edwards hit with 25-point penalty, drops to 6th in Chase Sep 26, 2007
By Nate Ryan, USA TODAY Roush Fenway Racing President Geoff Smith has likened appealing NASCAR punishment to playing the role of Don Quixote. But Smith is feeling unusually optimistic about his team's chances of reducing Tuesday's penalty that dropped from third to sixth in the Chase for the Nextel Cup standings. (USA Today -- Sports)
Edwards drops three spots Sep 26, 2007
"We have the misfortune of violating a rule which makes no sense," team president Geoff Smith said. "I say misfortune because we are being penalized for a violation that actually impaired the car's performance."Smith said the team also objected to the 25-point deduction, because it deems it too steep a penalty for a driver competing in the Chase. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Edwards is docked 25 points in Chase Sep 26, 2007
"We have the misfortune of violating a rule which makes no sense," said team president Geoff Smith. "We are being penalized for a violation that actually impaired the car's performance.". (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Sunday in New England was a sports spectacle times three Sep 18, 2007
Majority Red Sox owner John Henry had a very busy day, often spotted around the garage and track area in Loudon alongside Jack Roush and Geoff Smith, president of Roush Fenway Racing. Henry wore his 2004 World Series ring, which glistened when he lifted his right hand to shield the sun at trackside. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Doug Yates aims to follow in dad's footsteps Sep 13, 2007
Roush, which will be forced to field no more than four cars by 2010, will move its fifth team into the Yates stable, said Geoff Smith, president of the Roush Fenway team. "Clearly one of our motivations is we need to have a home for our fifth car and we don't have to have that home for a couple of years, so we're going to build and make this work and then we're going to take that step," Smith said before the race. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR notes Jul 19, 2007
" Etc.: Roush Fenway Racing president Geoff Smith said he will announce a one-year only sponsorship deal for the 16 team in the near future. Because the agreement is only for 2008, Smith said the urgency to extend Biffle's contract beyond '08 is "not as immediate. " No. 25 Chevrolet, Hendrick Motorsports This week: Mears will enjoy the weekend off, but he admits he will be thinking about how well he needs to run in the next seven races to get into the Chase. "We need to top-five it from here on... (USA Today -- Sports)
Biffle hoping this season's bumpy ride ends on up note Jul 12, 2007
The pullout of primary sponsor Ameriquest Mortgage after this season sent the team searching for a replacement, and Roush Fenway president Geoff Smith expects to announce a new sponsor within a month. Biffle, who suspended negotiations to focus on saving his season, wants to stay with the team and seeks a contract extension ensuring he'll be one of Roush Fenway's four cars in 2010, when it faces NASCAR's team cap. (USA Today -- Sports)
Clamping down on cheaters curtails 'creativity' in the garage Jul 6, 2007
" It's not just old-timers who are concerned. "Seven days a week, teams engage in trying to make the cars the best they can within rules specifications," says Geoff Smith, president of Roush Fenway Racing. "That's the historical competition that occurs in the garage and is celebrated by every single person who works on a car in this garage. "Until the rules are written with such exactitude that there can be no room for error or interpretation, then everybody is going to try to go to the edge of... (USA Today -- Sports)
Edwards in the pits after routine stop tuns sour Jul 2, 2007
Geoff Smith, president of the Roush Fenway team, said Sunday the new deal offers more than just a chance to attract some new fans from New England to the stock car sport. "This relationship is a point of distinction that will add value to our sponsors," Smith said. (Concord Monitor)
NASCAR opportunity steered Henry Jun 29, 2007
"We looked at that and said, 'OK, what kind of advantages does that give [Roush] in selling?' " said Geoff Smith, president of Roush Fenway Racing ... Mike Dee and his people are working their way to an understanding and an involvement with Geoff Smith and my marketing people, and every once in a while I get to go to a baseball game, so life's good. (Boston Globe)
A turbulent 2007 season may have some drivers on the move in '08. May 2, 2007
Still, Roush Racing president Geoff Smith has been sending mixed signals to the media, leaving the door open for Biffle to bolt to Chevy and Richard Childress Racing's rumored fourth team if DEI re-signs Junior. 1 of 2. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
INCH: 10 teams to watch for 2008 Apr 26, 2007
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Biffle's future undecided Apr 17, 2007
Biffle's contract with car owner Jack Roush runs through the end of 2008, so Geoff Smith, the head of Roush Racing, said he wants to negotiate a new, longer term contract with Biffle, in order to get leverage to sign a new sponsor. However a possible complicating factor is NASCAR's looming limit on the number of Nextel Cup teams that any one car owner can have. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR: New safety device a safety hazard? Apr 3, 2007
Team president Geoff Smith said April 1 that he would like to couple a new sponsor agreement with a contract extension for Biffle. -- SceneDaily. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NASCAR: Kyle Busch irked after Sharpie 300 Mar 26, 2007
Roush Fenway Racing will have to decrease its number of Nextel Cup teams from five to four by the start of the 2010 season, according to team president Geoff Smith. NASCAR announced in 2005 that it would limit organizations to four fulltime Cup teams and that it would work with Roush to get down from four to five. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Unleaded gas adds twist Feb 26, 2007
Roush Fenway Racing President Geoff Smith said the penalties do not fit the crime based on historical precedence and that neither the crews of Kenseth nor Kahne are chronic offenders. Said car owner Ray Evernham: "With competition the way it is with the Chase and the top 35, a loss of points can be (like) a fine of millions of dollars, not thousands.". (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR teams fueling growth with investors Feb 20, 2007
Geoff Smith, president at the newly renamed , says long-term marketing, sponsorship and audience gains served as the driving factors in the decision to take on a partner. "This was a chance to target a region of the country -- New England -- where NASCAR has not penetrated the market as much as it has in other areas.". (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Despite corporate setbacks, business as usual for Ford as NASCAR season opens Feb 18, 2007
Geoff Smith, president of Roush Fenway, agreed Ford's enhanced levels of support, particularly on the engineering side, are a big plus. He said he believes Ford's on the right track, despite the financial troubles throughout the entire auto manufacturing business. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Jeff Gordon's Car Gets Flagged in NASCAR Inspection Feb 17, 2007
Roush Fenway Racing president Geoff Smith said the team will file an appeal for the penalty assessed to Kenseth on the basis that NASCAR's system of assessing penalties is inconsistent. "I'm sitting here, and Michael Waltrip gets two-thirds the penalty of the last fuel additive alteration situation, and (Kenseth) got an unprecedented, never-seen-before penalty," Smith said. (Fox News -- Views)
In reverse: Gordon penalized after victory, to start 42nd Feb 16, 2007
" NASCAR said it believed a mechanic made a mistake when the shocks were installed before the race. Gordon's crew chief Steve Letarte can only wonder what the inspection will find. (AP) Gordon's was the sixth team in three days to be caught with technical violations. The earlier problems led to expulsions, suspensions, fines and loss of championship points -- and the season hasn't even begun. The most serious of the violations was committed by the new team of , whose Toyota failed inspection... (CBS News)
NASCAR looks overseas Feb 15, 2007
Although Roush Racing has appointed an interim crew chief to work with Matt Kenseth, the team president Geoff Smith said Roush might appeal the penalty. If so, Robbie Reiser could work the Daytona 500 while awaiting a hearing. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Penalized teams say they just want 'level playing field' Feb 15, 2007
Team president Geoff Smith will oversee business activities while FSG will support the team's marketing and sales activities. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Roush deal with Henry estimated at $50 million Feb 15, 2007
Roush Racing President Geoff Smith said only, "it's not chump change.". 150s today. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Agreement Marks A Whole New Ballgame For Roush Racing Feb 15, 2007
" An investment in a NASCAR team accomplishes both, Dee said. Also, Dee believes the value of sponsorships for both entities should increase based on the relationship between the Red Sox and the racing team, thereby adding value to Fenway Sports Group's investment. There's nothing ambiguous about the benefit for the entity formerly known as Roush Racing. Roush, who will continue to run the racing operation, has been among NASCAR's most outspoken critics of what he prophesizes will be virtually... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Four teams call NASCAR sanctions unfair Feb 15, 2007
Roush Fenway Racing President Geoff Smith said the team probably would challenge the ruling because "since they can't stop jaywalking, they've decided to hang the jaywalker, and I don't think we should accept unprecedented sanctions without an appeals process.". ESPN analyst Rusty Wallace believes they might have a case. (USA Today)
Nascar Hits New England Feb 15, 2007
Roush Racing president Geoff Smith was practically giddy Wednesday morning, just hours before the race team announced it was selling a 50% stake to the parent of the Boston Red Sox. His new half-owner is New England Sports Ventures (NESV), a holding company backed by asset management kingpin John Henry, the New York Times Co. and 16 other limited partners. (Forbes -- Business)
Moving violations in NASCAR Feb 14, 2007
"Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 Roush Racing Ford, and Kahne, driver of the No. 9 Evernham Motorsports Dodge, were docked 50 driver championship points, while car owners Jack Roush -- who is expected to announce a partnership with Red Sox owner John Henry today -- and Ray Evernham were penalized 50 car owner championship points."To be clear on my position regarding NASCAR's decision to penalize the infraction, I respect and accept NASCAR's determination that the car was out of compliance as it... (Boston Globe)
4 NASCAR crew chiefs suspended Feb 14, 2007
Roush Racing president Geoff Smith said in a statement that he might appeal Reiser's penalty. Each team has that option. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NASCAR Drops Hammer On Cheaters Feb 14, 2007
" All of the violations involved attempts by the teams to alter the aerodynamics of the cars. During inspections Sunday, Kahne's and Kenseth's cars were found to have illegal holes near the rear wheel well. The holes had been capped, in Kenseth's case, or taped, in Kahne's. But the holes were there after qualifying. Both drivers already were assured a place in the Daytona 500, but both had their qualifying times disallowed and will start at the back of the field for Thursday's Gatorade 150-mile... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Roush sale delayed Feb 1, 2007
It's one of the most elaborate transactions Roush Racing president Geoff Smith has ever seen. -- jayski. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Detroit's struggles trickle down to NASCAR Jan 26, 2007
"It's going to become more of getting the most you can for that dollar, rather than just throwing more dollars at it.'' Contracts between automakers and teams are closely held secrets, but run well into the millions and can make up close to 20 percent of a team's racing budget. Without that money, a team wouldn't be able to survive in the long term. Roush Racing president Geoff Smith said despite Ford's overall financial difficulties, he has never heard anything from the company's senior... (MSNBC -- Sports)
