Wood Brothers back in 500 field Feb 8, 2009
He was later technical director of NASCAR's Haas CNC Racing. His partner in the effort is Peter Windsor, a former team manager of the Williams team who also worked for the Ferrari team and who has been a pit reporter for Speed's F1 broadcasts in America. (News & Observer -- Sports)
BOWLES: Drivers with a chance of breaking The Big Four's monopoly Feb 8, 2009
The Stewart-Haas cars -- as Haas CNC Racing last season -- had a total of one top 10 finish in 65 starts on the circuit. In fact, the car Stewart is driving was 43rd in owner points in 2008, dead last among all cars that attempted the full schedule. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
2000 NASCAR Rookie Class Mar 25, 2008
He spent some time driving for Haas CNC Racing in the Cup series in 2005, but is currently driving for Fitz Motorsports in the Nationwide Series. Scott Pruett- His tenure as a full-time Cup driver was momentary. (Suite101.com)
NASCAR team reports Feb 21, 2008
No. 66 Chevrolet, Haas CNC Racing. This week: Riggs has posted one top-10 finish in seven starts at California. (USA Today -- Sports)
A glance at drivers racing in Daytona 500 Feb 16, 2008
No. 66 Chevrolet, Haas CNC Racing ... No. 70 Chevrolet, Haas CNC Racing. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hendrick handles engine problems Feb 14, 2008
351) in his Haas CNC Racing Chevy, Carl Edwards fourth (190. 311) in his Roush Fenway Ford and Tony Stewart fifth (190. (Florida Today)
Engine woes hit Hendrick Feb 14, 2008
Scott Riggs of Bahama, N.C., driving for Haas CNC Racing and using Hendrick power, also swapped engines. In all, five of the nine Hendrick-powered cars had problems. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR Sprint Cup Feb 13, 2008
Haas CNC Racing (Jeremy Mayfield, Scott Riggs): Both drivers have had their moments. Hall of Fame Racing (J.J. Yeley): Top draw is co-owners Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Montoya posts fastest lap of Vegas testing Jan 30, 2008
Elliott Sadler was sixth in a GEM-owned Dodge and was followed by Scott Riggs for Haas CNC Racing, Edwards in a Roush Fenway Racing Ford and two-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson in a Hendrick car. The afternoon session was shortened by about 10 minutes when Jeff Gordon's car dropped oil on the track as darkness was closing in on the speedway. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Gibbs doesn't regret move Jan 25, 2008
"Winds of changeWindshear Inc., a company formed by HAAS CNC racing, is opening a 40 million state-of-the-art wind tunnel near the Concord Airport.The 40,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to open in April for all forms of racing.The facility will feature a rolling road where the wind can get up to 180 mph, the only wind tunnel in North America with that kind of technology."We know the limitations of the other wind tunnels and were asked to come up with something that's better," Windshear... (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Despite the fanfare with which Jacques Villeneuve arrived last year, he has yet to secure a full-time sponsor for 2008. Jan 16, 2008
No. 66 - Haas CNC Racing ... No. 70 - Haas CNC Racing ... But the final nail in the team's coffin was hammered in when primary sponsor State Water Heaters -- which had been signed to a three-year deal -- preferred to jump ship to Chevrolet rival Haas CNC Racing. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
With contract talks stalled and two straight years spent out of the Chase, Greg Biffle may be looking for a new team next year. Nov 22, 2007
Will Haas CNC Racing have enough sponsorship to run in 2008. Haas has signed Scott Riggs and Jeremy Mayfield for next season, but has lost Best Buy -- the primary car on Jeff Green's No. 66 this season -- and Yellow Transportation -- sponsor of Johnny Sauter's No. 70 in '07 -- is considering all its options. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR chief predicts Gordon will move up in Chase Nov 10, 2007
Best Buy spent the past several seasons with Haas CNC Racing. Sports Information. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Kyle Busch gets win Nov 10, 2007
Best Buy spent the past several seasons with Haas CNC Racing. VETERAN MOVE: Petty Enterprises will have the Paralyzed Veterans of America as a primary sponsor for Kyle Petty's No. 45 Dodge Avenger for two races -- in May at Richmond International Raceway and in June at Pocono Raceway. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Briefs | Phelps breaks wrist in mishap on land Nov 6, 2007
-based Haas Automation and NASCAR's Haas CNC Racing, was ordered to begin serving his term Jan. 14. Champ Car sets 14-race schedule: The Champ Car World Series added Spain to its schedule for 2008, putting eight of its 14 races outside the United States. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Sports in Brief | No. 3 Memphis captures opener Nov 6, 2007
Haas, the 54-year-old owner of Oxnard-based Haas Automation and NASCAR s Haas CNC Racing, was ordered to begin serving his term Jan. 14, according to the U.S. Attorney s Office in Los Angeles. Soccer. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Hansbrough is a preseason favorite Nov 6, 2007
Gene Haas, the 54-year-old owner of NASCAR's Haas CNC Racing, was sentenced to two years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to defrauding the government of more than $34 million in taxes. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Kenseth finishes second at Texas yet again Nov 5, 2007
Riggs will join Haas CNC Racing in 2008, but that team's two seats are already filled for the last two races this season. SPARKPLUGS: Jimmie Johnson gave owner Rick Hendrick only his second victory at Texas. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kurt Busch clears hurdles for eighth Nov 5, 2007
Riggs will join Haas CNC Racing in 2008, but that team's two seats are already filled for the last two races this season. Contributing: Wire reports. (USA Today -- Sports)
Carpentier entered in Phoenix, Homestead Oct 27, 2007
Riggs is scheduled to join Haas CNC Racing in 2008. Copyright 2007. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Places to catch them Oct 26, 2007
BOOTIE BARKER, crew chief for Haas CNC Racing, whose competition director, Matt Borland, has plans to stop by Buckhead Brewery. "I always try to make it up to Phipps Plaza and get in a little shopping.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
These five drivers are still looking for a home as the 2008 season approaches. Oct 24, 2007
With the announcement Monday that Jeremy Mayfield will replace Jeff Green at the helm of the No. 66 Haas CNC Racing Chevy, Mayfield took more than just a ride away ... Current team: Haas CNC Racing, No. 70 Yellow Transportation Chevy ... Jeremy Mayfield was announced as the second Haas CNC Racing driver after weeks of speculation; team GM Joe Custer responded to Sauter's future Monday by claiming they were "resolving" his '08 driver contract with the team -- doublespeak for settling their... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Sports Briefs: Wolfpack's Yow back on chemotherapy Oct 24, 2007
Jeremy Mayfield will take over a new NASCAR Nextel Cup ride four races early, replacing Jeff Green in the No. 66 Haas CNC Racing car for the rest of the season. Mayfield is leaving Bill Davis Racing, and the No. 36 BDR ride he is giving up will be shared for now by Mike Skinner and Johnny Benson. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Mitchell denies leaking Byrd allegation Oct 23, 2007
Jeremy Mayfield will take over a new Nextel Cup ride four races early, replacing Jeff Green in the No. 66 Haas CNC Racing entry for the rest of the season. Arron Oberholser pulled out of the World Cup with a recurring hand injury that will require surgery, and PGA Tour officials were searching for a replacement for the US team. (Boston Globe)
Mayfield joins Haas CNC Racing Oct 23, 2007
Haas CNC Racing has released driver Jeff Green effective immediately and will replace him in the No. 66 Chevrolet for the rest of the season with veteran Jeremy Mayfield ... "We're very excited about our driver lineup for next season," said Joe Custer, general manager for Haas CNC Racing. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fighting for his driving life, Jeremy Mayfield may have found the perfect team. Oct 14, 2007
Before agreeing to join Waltrip, Mayfield had been rumored to be talking to Haas CNC Racing, which signed Scott Riggs last week after Jeff Green decided not to return to the No. 66 -- which is 29th in owner points -- and signed with another team, according to a source. The team also says it's evaluating Johnny Sauter, who started the season outside the top-35 in owner points and has driven it to 31st in driver and 32nd in owner points while making 29 of 30 races. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Carpentier lands deal at Gillett Evernham, replacing Riggs Oct 11, 2007
Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. Search by events or regions. (USA Today -- Sports)
Carpentier signs deal with Gillett Evernham Oct 11, 2007
Carpentier signs NASCAR deal. Posted: Wednesday October 10, 2007 3:17PM; Updated: Wednesday October 10, 2007 7:01PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR denies appeal by Edwards Oct 11, 2007
Carpentier will replace Scott Riggs, who is leaving to drive for Haas CNC Racing next season. He'll step into a team that has new majority ownership in George Gillett Jr., who also owns the Montreal Canadiens and is co-owner of the English Premier League club Liverpool. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Briefs | Landis appeals doping case to CAS Oct 11, 2007
Carpentier is replacing Scott Riggs, who is leaving to drive for Haas CNC Racing next season. Sprint-car star signs: Sprint-car star Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 19, signed with the Roush Fenway racing team and will move to stock cars next season. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Sports in brief: Landis to appeal doping ruling; Masters finds a new home in ESPN Oct 11, 2007
He replaces Scott Riggs, who is leaving for Haas CNC Racing next season. Advertisement. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Column: We're not in Kansas anymore Oct 6, 2007
Scott Riggs finally decided that Evernham probably would not have a seat for him next season and signed with Haas CNC Racing. Haas' current drivers are Jeff Green and Johnny Sauter. (Niles Star, MI)
Riggs hired to drive for Haas CNC Racing Oct 4, 2007
Scott Riggs was hired on Wednesday to drive for Haas CNC Racing, in a car to be determined. Riggs will replace Jeff Green in the No. 66 or Johnny Sauter in the No. 70, the team said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Indy Champ Franchitti Joins NASCAR Oct 4, 2007
" Franchitti will replace David Stremme and team with Montoya, who joined Ganassi from F1 last year, and up-and-comer Reed Sorenson. Montoya and Franchitti took the 1999 CART championship to the wire, with Montoya winning on a tiebreaker. As Montoya did last year, Franchitti will take part in a development program that will include ARCA and Busch Series races and testing. He will make his debut in Friday's ARCA race at Talladega. "Any time you can sign a driver of Dario's caliber, you have to be... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
That's Racin' Oct 4, 2007
Riggs joins Haas Racing: Scott Riggs will leave the No. 10 Dodge fielded by Valvoline Evernham Racing at season's end and join Haas CNC Racing for the 2008 Sprint Cup season. Riggs will replace either Jeff Green in the No. 66 or Johnny Sauter in the No. 70 Chevrolets, The Associated Press reported. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Riggs departs limbo for Haas CNC Racing Oct 4, 2007
Haas CNC Racing hires Riggs ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Haas CNC Racing has hired Scott Riggs for a yet to be determined ride in 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Jarrett mulls options Sep 30, 2007
Riggs, a Bahama, N.C., native, could end up replacing Jeff Green at Haas CNC Racing, but Ray Evernham said he'd like for him to stay put. The team can't make a move on Riggs' ride until it determines whether or not its merging with Petty Enterprises. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Notebook: Jarrett mulling over retirement Sep 30, 2007
" RIGGS' WAIT: Gillett Evernham Motorsports is in a holding pattern on the future of its No. 10 car, and it's forced Scott Riggs to look around the garage for a job. Riggs could end up replacing Jeff Green at Haas CNC Racing, but Ray Evernham said he'd like for him to stay put. The only problem is the team can't make a move on Riggs' ride until it determines whether or not its merging with Petty Enterprises. Although merger talks appear to be dead, if the deal did happen, Riggs' ride would... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Franchitti's Future A Hot Topic In Richmond Sep 9, 2007
" Travis Kvapil, a former Craftsman Truck Series champion who had faltered in his first shot in Nextel Cup, will take over the No. 88 Ford for retiring Ricky Rudd, and David Gilliland will return in the No. 38 Ford. "Travis came to Cup and had some struggles," Doug Yates said. "He went back to the trucks, and this year he's won three races and is in contention for the championship, and I think his confidence is ready to move back to Cup in a competitive car. " HOT, HOT, HOT: Juan Pablo Montoya... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- 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)
* Sports Briefs Aug 29, 2007
Gene Haas, the 54-year-old owner of Haas Automation and NASCAR's Haas CNC Racing, agreed to pay a fine, back taxes and interest totaling more than US$70 million, the US Attorney's office said. Haas pleaded guilty to a felony charge for launching a plan to list bogus expenses that could be written off as business costs and save Haas Automation millions in taxes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Jason Leffler is rebuilding a once-promising Cup career one Busch race at a time. Aug 3, 2007
Leffler first-ever Busch race win came in a rain-shortened race at Nashville in '04 with Haas CNC Racing. He also has a NASCAR Craftsman Truck win, in '03 at Dover. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth, Kyle and Richard Petty to Visit Saratoga Sunday Jul 10, 2007
Jeff Green In 2006, Green joined Haas CNC Racing after driving for where he recorded four top-fives and six top-10s. Green also posted two victories, 12 top-fives and 16 top-10s in 22 Busch races that season. (FOX23 News, NY)
Clamping down on cheaters curtails 'creativity' in the garage Jul 6, 2007
NASCAR tightens up, throws the book at cheaters - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
Pros In The NASCAR Pits Jul 1, 2007
" That launched him toward a second career in a side of sports that only now is being thought of as athletic. A native of Vancouver Island, Canada, who played four years of hockey at Dartmouth, Peet made an unlikely transition to NASCAR. He is now the pit crew captain and jack man on the Team Red Bull No. 83 Toyota driven by Brian Vickers. "I knew Triple-A [hockey] would be the top of the mountain for me, so when this came about, it seemed perfect," Peet, 32, said from Mooresville, N.C. "You... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
NASCAR AT INFINEON NOTEBOOKJohnson moves up through the pack Jun 25, 2007
" He said he loves speed, making a smiling reference to the number of defensive backs he outran in his NFL career. He also acknowledged that he once owned a high-performance Lamborghini, which he would take out for an occasional run on I-280. Veterans' day: Three drivers have started all 19 Cup races run at Infineon: Dale Jarrett finished 26th and Terry Labonte 35th. Sterling Marlin had engine problems and left the race in the 12th lap. Dueling teammates: Jeff Green and Johnny Sauter, teammates... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Mears' fears over job status subsiding after first win Jun 1, 2007
That should quiet rumblings that Hendrick might consider farming out Mears to one of its engine-leasing clients (Ginn Racing, Haas CNC Racing) in order to create a spot for impending free agent. Yet the pressure might transfer to , who has finished 30th or worse in four of the last six races and now faces a summer-long dogfight to make the Chase for the Nextel Cup. (USA Today -- Sports)
Haas CNC Racing looks to expand as a NASCAR threat May 31, 2007
CONCORD, N.C. -- Haas CNC Racing general manager Joe Custer calls Matt Borland's technical background a "dead-perfect fit" for what his team is seeking to accomplish with wind tunnel and race simulation technologies ... "Newman, 2002 rookie of the year, won 12 Cup races and 37 poles in 186 starts with Borland.By Seth Livingstone, USA TODAY HAAS BUILDING WIND TUNNELCONCORD, N.C. -- The addition of a 180-mph rolling road wind tunnel, located on property adjacent to Concord Regional Airport,... (USA Today -- Sports)
Hendrick Motorsports May 2, 2007
The combination of Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, and Kyle Busch has won six of the first nine races of 2007. It is obvious that the sport of NASCAR has undergone several setbacks this year starting with the dwindling television ratings. (Suite101.com)
A fire in Kevin Harvick's car at the race in Martinsville is one of many issues drivers have with the new Car of Tomorrow so far. Apr 26, 2007
And that total doesn't even take into consideration the Hendrick satellite team of Haas CNC Racing, a middle-tier organization that has scored all three of its top-10 finishes this season in CoT races, snagging solid performances from drivers Jeff Green and Johnny Sauter. What's the key to Hendrick's success. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Chevy chase: Chevrolet drivers lead pack around track Apr 24, 2007
Even the struggling Chevy teams, most notably Haas CNC Racing, have managed to pick up the pace in the COT. Of Haas CNC Racing's three top 10s, two came at Phoenix, the other at Martinsville, another COT race. Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin, who has three top fives and four top 10s this season, doesn't think there's any big secret behind the Chevrolet success. (CBS News)
Have-nots may benefit from CoT installation Apr 20, 2007
"We just don't seem to have the handle on the other car like we do on the COT, so this swap to the new car can't come soon enough for me," said Jeff Green, whose No. 66 Chevrolet is fielded by Haas CNC Racing. "You want to feel like you can be competitive every week, and I just feel more comfortable with the COT right now.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR driver profiles Apr 19, 2007
66 Jeff Green Points: 564 (28) Team: HAAS Haas CNC Racing Sponsor/Car: Best Buy Chevrolet Hometown: Owensboro, Ky ... 70 Johnny Sauter Points: 513 (35) Team: Haas CNC Racing Sponsor/Car: Yellow Transportation Chevrolet Hometown: Necedah, Wis. (AZCentral -- Sports)
NASCAR: Some drivers could be out of luck Mar 17, 2007
The No. 66 and No. 70 Haas CNC Racing Chevy Monte Carlos will "swap" sponsors this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Johnny Sauter, whose primary sponsor is normally Yellow Transportation, will instead carry the Best Buy logos on his No. 70 entry this weekend. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NASCAR: Waltrip crew chief maintains innocence Feb 24, 2007
Race fans may do a double take when they see the Haas CNC Racing entries take to the track at California Speedway this weekend. While the car numbers and drivers will be the same, the sponsors will swap spots on the two Haas Chevys. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Daytona 500 Capsules Feb 18, 2007
Jeff Green, No. 66 Best Buy/HAAS Automation Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Haas CNC Racing ... Johnny Sauter, No. 70 Yellow Transportation/Haas Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Haas CNC Racing. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
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Haas CNC Racing developmental driver Blake Bjorklund will have primary sponsorship from Blue Ox Products as he pilots the No. 8 MRD Racing NASCAR Craftsman Truck entry in the Chevrolet Silverado HD 250 at Daytona International Speedway ... Blue Ox has been a valued partner of Haas for several years now and we hope that this one-race sponsorship will lead to future opportunities with them,'' said Carl Cline, Haas CNC Racing spokesman ... Blue Ox also served as primary sponsor of Jeff Green's No.... (Sioux City Journal)
Daytona a tough sell Feb 14, 2007
Haas CNC Racing officials say that Blue Ox Products, a manufacturer of recreational vehicle and towing industry supplies, will be the primary sponsor of the team's No. 66 entry driven by Jeff Green in Thursday's Gatorade Duel 150 qualifying race at Daytona International Speedway. -- SceneDaily. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
How sweet it is Feb 12, 2007
"As for Sauter who is in a new Haas CNC Racing entry, he was thrilled."I couldn't be happier," he told Team Chevy. "This has been a work in progress. "The day alsowasn't without controversy as the qualifying times of the No. 17 Roush Racing Ford of Matt Kenseth (11th best at 184.638) and the No. 9 Evernham Motorsports Dodge of Kasey Kahne (28th best at 183.610) were disallowed because the cars failed post-session inspection.NASCAR Vice President Jim Hunter said the cars were found to be in... (Florida Today)
