Australian living his high-speed dream Aug 15, 2008
Gordon, black-flagged and ordered to park by NASCAR, then proceeded to race until the end and engaged in a post-race celebration on the frontstretch as if he won the race, joining the real winner, Kevin Harvick. During Gordon's brazen antics, Ambrose remained a perfect gentleman. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR's Highest-Earning Drivers Aug 13, 2008
Kevin Harvick owns Nationwide and Craftsman Truck Series teams, though due to escalating costs, turning a profit in NASCAR's minor leagues has been difficult as of late. Tony Stewart recognized this challenge and ventured outside of NASCAR, investing in a lower-tier, open-wheel racing team that earned him an estimated $300,000 in the last year. (Forbes -- Technology)
NASCAR News and Notes Aug 13, 2008
Kevin Harvick, who owns two trucks, remains a strong supporter of the series, but he admits the circuit is still struggling to find an identity. "Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn't drive a truck," Harvick said, explaining why the trucks receive so little interest. (Florida Times-Union)
Busch continues dominance Aug 12, 2008
Kevin Harvick was sixth, followed by Johnson, Denny Hamlin, Edwards and Kurt Busch. Matt Kenseth finished 12th to move into 12th place in the standings, 22 points ahead of Clint Bowyer in the race for the final slot to make the postseason. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Notebook: Ambrose shines again on big weekend Aug 11, 2008
SPARK PLUGS: Richard Childress Racing drivers Jeff Burton and Kevin Harvick carried decals on their cars in support of the Childress Institute for Pedatric Trauma at Wake Forest University Medical Center. Harvick extended his NASCAR record to 66 consecutive races without a DNF.. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Victory Lane Aug 11, 2008
(11) Kevin Harvick, Chevy, 90, $134,6617 ... Kevin Harvick 2,67012. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Auto racing: Kyle Busch rules the road Aug 11, 2008
Marcos Ambrose, winner of Saturday's Zippo 200 Nationwide race, finished third Sunday, followed in order by Juan Pablo Montoya and Martin Truex Jr. Rounding out the top 10 were 2006 race winner Kevin Harvick, two-time defending Cup points champion Jimmie Johnson, Denny Hamlin, Carl Edwards and Kurt Busch. Earnhardt settled for 22nd, but he dominated the early going, passing Busch to take the lead on the opening lap. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Busch sweeps at road courses Aug 11, 2008
" Ambrose was followed by Juan Pablo Montoya and Martin Truex Jr. Kevin Harvick was sixth, followed by Jimmie Johnson, Denny Hamlin, Edwards and Kurt Busch. Matt Kenseth finished 12th to move into 12th place in the standings, 22 points ahead of Clint Bowyer in the race for the final slot to make the postseason. Jeff Gordon, a four-time winner at Watkins Glen, began the day sixth in points, but faded quickly after a strong start and finished 29th. Dale Earnhardt Jr., who has never won a Cup race... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Busch overpowers field for eighth win Aug 11, 2008
RUSS HAMILTON / Fr47333 Ap. RUSS HAMILTON/Associated PressKyle Busch celebrates Sunday after winning his eighth race of the season on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series circuit. (Florida Times-Union)
Kyle Busch goes after history and bonus points Aug 10, 2008
Hes 10th in points, 35 points ahead of 12th-place Clint Bowyer, whose Richard Childress Racing teammate Kevin Harvick sits in between, eight points ahead of Bowyer. Matt Kenseth is 13th, 11 points behind Bowyer, while David Ragan, in 14th, is only 46 points behind Bowyer. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Pit stop helps Ambrose win Zippo Aug 10, 2008
Matt Kenseth finished third, followed by Kevin Harvick and polesitter Dario Franchitti, who was back in a NASCAR racecar for the first time in nearly a month. Franchitti, who lost his Cup ride with Chip Ganassi Racing last month because of a lack of sponsorship, led 18 laps in the first of seven Nationwide starts the former Indianapolis 500 champion will make this season for Ganassi. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Centurion Boats at the Glen - Watkins Glen International Aug 10, 2008
(29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet ... Kevin Harvick 2,52012. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Third & Short for August 10 Aug 10, 2008
Matt Kenseth finished third, followed by Kevin Harvick and polesitter Dario Franchitti, who was back in a NASCAR racecar for the first time in nearly a month. SOCCER. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Edwards can relax on eve of Chase Aug 10, 2008
" The next eight spots -Kasey Kahne in seventh, Greg Biffle in eighth, Tony Stewart in ninth, Denny Hamlin in 10th, Kevin Harvick in 11th, Bowyer in 12th, Matt Kenseth in 13th and David Ragan in 14th - are separated by just 116 points. Johnson was the fastest car in Saturday's practice session with an average speed of 121.815 mph. Robby Gordon was second, while Marcos Ambrose, who starts 43rd, was third at 121.523. Edwards was 12th-fastest. The points are reset when the playoffs start, and... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Mark BeechRACING FAN Aug 9, 2008
It's unfortunate for him that the first of them is at the Glen, a course he does not love or even like, but I still like him best of all the other "bubble" drivers, a list that includes Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick, Bowyer and David Ragan. Along with Kenseth, all five drivers are within 81 points of each other. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR drivers talk about upcoming Chase for the Cup Aug 9, 2008
Kevin Harvick, on whether he looks back at his accident -- and near fist fight -- with Juan Pablo Montoya a year ago at Watkins Glen. "That's a year removed. We don't dwell on those things, you guys do.". (Los Angeles Times)
Stewart, Gordon poised to take victory lap Aug 8, 2008
Timely caution flags, pit strategy, and a chain-reaction crash that took out contenders Stewart, Jamie McMurray and Kevin Harvick with less than six laps remaining allowed Gordon to sneak past ... Denny Hamlin sits in 10th, but is only 46 points ahead of Matt Kenseth in 13th, with Kevin Harvick and Clint Bowyer in between. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stewart, Gordon poised for Watkins road test Aug 8, 2008
Timely caution flags, pit strategy, and a chain-reaction crash that took out contenders Stewart, Jamie McMurray and Kevin Harvick with less than six laps remaining allowed Gordon to sneak past. "I know what it should feel like to go fast," said Gordon, who has finishes of 10th, fifth, and 11th since Infineon. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Roush says Edwards ready to win title Aug 7, 2008
"Do you go on and self-destruct or do you manage to be in the frame of mind where you can go on and get the most out of it?''Heading to Watkins Glen this week, Roush Fenway also has Biffle eighth in the standings.Roush, who also fields Cup cars for 2003 champion Matt Kenseth, Jamie McMurray and David Ragan, praised Kenseth and his crew chief, Chip Bolin, who got caught out on strategy Sunday. Kenseth finished 11th, falling to 13th in the standings, just 11 points behind Clint Bowyer, 19 behind... (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR team notes Aug 7, 2008
Team notes: Cup drivers travel winding road to Watkins Glen - USATODAY.com. Team notes: Cup drivers travel winding road to Watkins Glen. (USA Today -- Sports)
Road-course race at The Glen is a home game for Boris Said Aug 7, 2008
Kevin Harvick won this race a year ago, a week after also winning the Montreal stop. Clint Bowyer has a 168-point lead over fellow Sprint Cup driver Carl Edwards atop the points race. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
This Week In Auto Racing August 8 - 10 Aug 7, 2008
Even though he was involved in a crash in the opening laps at Pocono, Kevin Harvick rallied for a fourth-place finish, and as a result, moved up two spots in the standings ... Kevin Harvick won last year's Zippo 200. (ABC 7 News, DC)
GAME CHANGER: Split decisions on road courses are tough Aug 7, 2008
When that fails, when Martin Truex Jr. sends Juan Pablo Montoya into Kevin Harvick and spinning off Turn One at Watkins Glen International (which happened last summer), all that framework of stoicism is often shattered by a shove. As NASCAR contests its second and final road course event of the season on Sunday at Watkins Glen, the 220. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Roush: Edwards ready to win title Aug 7, 2008
Kenseth finished 11th, falling to 13th in the standings, just 11 points behind Clint Bowyer, 19 behind Kevin Harvick and 35 in front of Ragan in the battle to make the Chase. "Matt's done a great with Chip," he said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Picking up speed Aug 7, 2008
Kevin Harvick, a Sprint Cup driver, was on his rear bumper. MacDonald's girlfriend text messaged race updates to Jennifer: "Harvick doesn't have enough to keep up with Eddie.". (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Auto racing notebook: IndyCar announces plan to return to Glen in 2009 Aug 6, 2008
Others who took part in the test included Kurt Busch, Kevin Harvick, Robby Gordon, Juan Pablo Montoya, Ron Fellows, Patrick Carpentier, Sam Hornish and Boris Said. Villineuve to make Nationwide debut. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Fuel Gamble Pays Off For Edwards In Pocono Win Aug 5, 2008
Johnson, Kevin Harvick and David Ragan completed the top-five. With the victory, Edwards moved up two positions in the championship standings to third. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Edwards gets fourth victory Aug 5, 2008
Kevin Harvick, who crashed with Joe Nemechek on the first lap, came back to finish fourth, just ahead of David Ragan. Martin finished eighth. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Stewart happy with runner-up finish Aug 4, 2008
"That was a great feeling to be doing that again. When you get in a slump like we've been in this year, when you have had nine years of success, it's easy to take it for granted. Days like today remind you how much you appreciate having a good day.''---TURNAROUND: Coming off a disheartening wreck a week earlier at Indy, Kevin Harvick got off to a very bad start Sunday, getting spun out on the first lap by Joe Nemechek and winding up pitting and falling to the rear of the field before the race... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Notes: Stewart happy with finish; Harvick's day Aug 4, 2008
Kevin Harvick had a rought start, spinning out on Sunday's first lap ... " ------ TURNAROUND: Coming off a disheartening wreck a week earlier at Indy, Kevin Harvick got off to a very bad start Sunday, getting spun out on the first lap by Joe Nemechek and winding up pitting and falling to the rear of the field before the race was two laps old. But Harvick persevered, using strategy and a strong effort by his Richard Childress Racing crew to race to a surprising fourth-place finish that vaulted... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kovalainen earns first F1 win Aug 4, 2008
ALSO SUNDAYTOUGH START, STRONG FINISH: Coming off a disheartening wreck a week earlier at Indy, Kevin Harvick got off to a very bad start Sunday at Pocono Raceway in the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500, getting spun out on the first lap by Joe Nemechek and winding up pitting and falling to the rear of the field before the race was two laps old. But Harvick persevered, using strategy and a strong effort by his Richard Childress Racing crew to race to a surprising fourth-place finish that... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Edwards' big gamble pays off Aug 4, 2008
(21) Kevin Harvick, Chevy, 200, $153,936. 5. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Edwards wins Pocono on fuel gamble Aug 4, 2008
Edwards cruises to Pocono 500 title - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Sunday August 3, 2008 7:06PM; Updated: Sunday August 3, 2008 9:05PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Edwards captures Pocono win Aug 4, 2008
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Johnson Wins The Pole At Pocono Aug 3, 2008
Other drivers of note and their starting positions: Kasey Kahne (seventh), Greg Biffle (ninth), Kurt Busch (10th), Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (12th), Denny Hamlin (14th), Carl Edwards (15th), Tony Stewart (20th), Kevin Harvick (21st) and Kyle Busch (27th). Chad Chaffin was the only driver who failed to qualify. (ABC 7 News, DC)
After Indy debacle, Indy had better move fast on tires Aug 1, 2008
Ten drivers are in the fight of their lives for the six final spots Greg Biffle, Denny Hamlin, Kasey Kahne, Stewart, Matt Kenseth, Clint Bowyer, Kevin Harvick, David Ragan, Brian Vickers and Newman. Just 236 points are keeping these drivers apart so this weekend s race at Pocono and next five are very important. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Harvicks hopes take a hit Jul 31, 2008
NASCAR's Kevin Harvick celebrates his win after the TD Banknorth 250 on July 21 in Oxford, Maine ... Published: Thursday, July 31, 2008 6:15 AM EDT CHARLOTTE, N.C. When Kurt Busch wrecked out of the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, he just might have taken Kevin Harvicks championship hopes with him. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Australia goes 1-for-2 on IndyCar Series schedule Jul 31, 2008
Kyle Busch: Fifteen wins across NASCAR's three national series is a single-season record, breaking the mark set by Kevin Harvick in 2006 ... Kevin Harvick won last year's inaugural race at Montreal. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
This Week In Auto Racing August 1 - August 3 Jul 30, 2008
Kevin Harvick won last year's inaugural event at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Harvick took the checkered flag in wild fashion after Robby Gordon spun out the race leader. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Johnson Grabs The Pole For Indy Jul 28, 2008
Other drivers of note and their starting positions: Jeff Gordon (fifth), Carl Edwards (ninth), Matt Kenseth (10th), Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (11th), Juan Pablo Montoya (13th), Kevin Harvick (18th) and Jeff Burton (32nd). Bill Elliott, Johnny Sauter, Tony Raines and Stanton Barrett are those drivers who failed to qualify. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Sprint Cup news, notes on today's race Jul 28, 2008
Kevin Harvick 2,30810. Tony Stewart 2,30511. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lars AndersonINSIDE NASCAR Jul 28, 2008
Combined with his seven wins the Cup series and two in the Trucks, Busch now has 16 victories in NASCAR's top three series in 2008, breaking the modern-era (which dates back to 1972) record of 15 held by Kevin Harvick, which he set in 2006. What's more, Busch did this after NASCAR officials on Wednesday ordered Toyota to cut 15 horsepower from its engines. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Johnson wins tire-troubled Brickyard race Jul 28, 2008
" NASCAR pushed back the lap 10 caution to 14, but again the field didn't make it. Kurt Busch wrecked into Kevin Harvick on that lap to bring out another yellow. Because Earnhardt had already pitted, he stayed out and assumed the lead with the intention of trying to run to the next planned caution on lap 30. But his tire started to fade four laps short of the stop, dropping him off the pace and a lap down when he had to pit under green. Still, Earnhardt defended NASCAR. "The truth of the deal is... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tire problems dredge up bad memories for Indy fans Jul 28, 2008
POINTS HIT: Three of the drivers who entered the day ranked among the top 12 points fell to early trouble, and Kevin Harvick dropped out of Chase for the championship contention. Dale Earnhardt Jr., who started the day second in points, had to pit on lap 26 because of a flat right front tire. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Benson: Brickyard edge goes to Kyle Busch Jul 26, 2008
It is also worth keeping an eye on Jeff Burton, Kasey Kahne and Kevin Harvick. Burton was very consistent during the first half of the season as he finished 15th or better in 17 consecutive starts. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stewart always focused at Indy Jul 26, 2008
A native of nearby Columbus, Stewart has relished in winning two of the last three Allstate 400s, taking the second one with ease after passing Kevin Harvick in the waning laps of last year's event ... Kevin Harvick: The '07 Daytona 500 winner hasn't won a points-paying race in well over a year and a half ... Regular Frontstretch/SI fantasy writer Cami Starr put forth a solid effort at Chicago, with all her "Favorites" finishing solidly within the top 10 (her high mark was Kevin Harvick in 3rd).... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Busch, Kenseth popular; Schendel wins Newton race Jul 26, 2008
Kevin Harvick finished second to young driving sensation Joey Logano in the 2007 NASCAR Camping World Series East/West Challenge, best finish by a Sprint Cup regular. Mark Martin also raced last year and Kasey Kahne competed earlier this season. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
WHERE'S VICTORY LANE?: Brickyard a crucial race for GM Jul 25, 2008
Nineteen races into the season, the new Impala model has won just four while notable drivers like Gordon and Kevin Harvick have continued to get shut out. The last time Chevy slumped that bad, I hadn't even learned to walk and talk -- not since 1982 has the brand gone this late into the season with so few wins. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NASCAR reins in Toyota engines Jul 24, 2008
As early as March, owners in the series including Jack Roush and Kevin Harvick, were raising the warning flag of a distinct horsepower advantage by Toyota engines in all three series and in particular Nationwide. After another round of chassis dynometer tests -- which measure rear wheel horsepower -- at Chicagoland Speedway two weeks ago, NASCAR had seen enough. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Harvick wins rain-delayed TD Banknorth 250 Jul 23, 2008
OXFORD, Maine (AP) -- NASCAR's Kevin Harvick stayed an extra day and then raced to victory in the rain-delayed TD Banknorth 250 on Monday night. Harvick built a comfortable lead before turning back a late challenge by Glen Luce of Turner as he upstaged the field of local and regional drivers at Oxford Plains Speedway. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kyle Busch to Pursue NASCAR Record Jul 17, 2008
Terry Labonte (1995) and Kevin Harvick (2003) also pulled off that triple. The opportunity is just the latest milestone in what any NASCAR driver would consider a milestone season: The Sprint Cup Series championship lead on the strength of seven victories; five Nationwide Series wins and top-five point ranking; and truck wins back-to-back at Auto Club Speedway and Atlanta Motor Speedway. (WKRC.com, OH)
Struggling GM's cutbacks could deliver a blow or two to NASCAR Jul 17, 2008
25-mile egg-shaped oval; ESPN2, 6 p.m.) Reed Sorenson is the defending champion at Gateway International Raceway and one of three two-time winners (joining Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kevin Harvick) at the track. Kyle Busch's victory at Chicagoland last week was the 13th for a Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the series this season. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Downturn hits sponsors Jul 17, 2008
The effects of GM's cuts already are being felt at the sponsorship level where contracts with Sprint Cup teams bring in as much as $30 million a year for top Chevrolet drivers such as Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kevin Harvick. Jan Thomas, who is GM's point person on the NASCAR circuit, told the Detroit News that some of the NASCAR teams GM sponsors already were on the telephone trying to find out how the cuts might affect them. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
It's too hot in the COT Jul 16, 2008
"Since we switched to the unleaded fuel [last year], the heat in the cars has gone up," Kevin Harvick said. "There have been a lot more fumes than what we had before.". (Florida Times-Union)
NASCAR This Week Jul 16, 2008
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Kyle Busch claims 7th win of season Jul 15, 2008
(13) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet ... Johnson took second and Kevin Harvick, who entered the race in 13th in points, was third. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kyle Busch capitalizes late as good fortune continues Jul 14, 2008
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was second and Kevin Harvick third. NHRA. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Busch surprises himself with win Jul 14, 2008
The way Busch pulled out his latest victory surprised third-place finisher Kevin Harvick, who had a great vantage point over the final two laps. I really thought the 48 (Johnson) had the dominant car, Harvick said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Busch Shines At Chicagoland Again Jul 14, 2008
"And he got a good run on me. I guess deep down inside I knew better than to give him the outside, but he had a run coming in the inside on the restart." Kevin Harvick, Greg Biffle and Tony Stewart completed the top-five. Busch's victory at Chicagoland also tied a NASCAR (|) record for four consecutive races won by brothers. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Busch's late pass earns 7th victory Jul 13, 2008
Johnson, the two-time defending Sprint Cup champion, took second and Kevin Harvick, who entered the race in 13th in points, was third. "I thought I had such a good car, I thought I'd get away from him on the restart. If I could do it over again I'd play more defense on the restart," Johnson said. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Busch goes past Johnson late Jul 13, 2008
Johnson, the two-time defending Sprint Cup champion, took second and Kevin Harvick, who entered the race in 13th in points, was third. "I thought I had such a good car, I thought I'd get away from him on the restart. He got a great start and was right there with me and just broke past that bumper plane through the center of one and two. And that was it," Johnson said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Kyle Buschpicks upanother Nationwide win Jul 13, 2008
The race started with a bang of sorts when Kevin Harvick ran into the back of Stewart, who also has five Nationwide wins this year. Stewart, who started on the front row with Reutimann, apparently missed a gear. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Windy City sweep Jul 13, 2008
Johnson took second and Kevin Harvick, who entered the race in 13th in points, was third. I thought I had such a good car, I thought Id get away from him on the restart. (MSNBC -- Sports)
BEECH: Transition to ownership won't be easy for Smoke Jul 13, 2008
July 14, 2002: One year after winning the inaugural Tropicana 400, the first ever Cup event at Chicagoland, Kevin Harvick wins the race again. It is the second-year driver's only victory of the season, and he goes on to finish 21st in the points standings. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Gibbs team bows to the inevitable, sets Stewart free to rejoin Chevy Jul 13, 2008
(200 laps; ESPN, 4:30 p.m.) Kevin Harvick last year scored his fourth victory in the race in the seven-year history of the track. Gibbs Racing is coming off a 1-2 (Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch, respectively) finish at Daytona. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
