SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE SPORTS BUDGET Jun 21, 2008
RIVALRIES (Fitzgerald, San Francisco Chronicle) -- Kyle Petty thinks NASCAR needs more rivalries, just not ones that end up with punches being thrown. 850. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Woods brings top ratings for U.S. Open Jun 16, 2008
TNT's Kyle Petty, on the NASCAR LifeLock 400 Sunday, after an official was almost hit during a Matt Kenseth pit stop: "That's a big bug on your windshield." Dale Earnhardt Jr., on TNT NASCAR prerace Sunday, talked about envying his friend Chris Cooley, a Washington Redskins tight end: "I'd give up everything I've got to be Chris Cooley for a season. Hell, yes!" Sounds like the basis of a new reality TV show, especially if Earnhardt and the Washington Redskins had to, say, live on a deserted... (USA Today -- Sports)
Notebook: Harvick criticizes attitudes of young drivers Jun 15, 2008
"The positives are, there is so much more opportunity than there was back then. When you bring investors in, it helps Pettys. It helps (Jack) Roush move to the next level and compete on the level that they were competing on before. Otherwise, it's very difficult and winds up forcing you out the way it did Larry McClure, Morgan-McClure, for example.''Kyle Petty, a third-generation NASCAR star and part owner of the Petty team, said the family team really had no choice about recruiting a monied... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Post 39 walks away with win Jun 14, 2008
The 3-4-5 batters of Starcher, Corbett and Kyle Petty combined to go 0-for-12 for Post 160 on the night. "All three of our pitchers did well tonight," Post 39 coach Ryan Whitney said. (The Daily Reflector)
Equity firm takes over Petty Enterprises Jun 12, 2008
The No. 45 car that Kyle Petty drives has only partial sponsorship, and General Mills announced earlier this year that its leaving the No. 43 car at the end of the season. We are not that arrogant to think this can happen overnight, said Andy Davis, managing director of Boston Ventures. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bobby Labonte Signs With Petty Jun 12, 2008
Richard and Kyle Petty will continue to be a part of the day-to-day operations; however, David Zucker is now the CEO of Petty Enterprises. For hardcore Petty fans, this is a bittersweet deal. (Suite101.com)
Petty Enterprises finds funds Jun 12, 2008
"Boston Ventures has its work cut out in turning Petty Enterprises around.Although the team has 268 all-time victories, 200 were by Richard Petty, who won his last race in 1984 and retired as a driver in 1992.Petty Enterprises' last victory came with John Andretti in 1999, and the team is plagued with sponsorship problems. The No. 45 car that Kyle Petty drives has only partial sponsorship, and General Mills announced this year that it's leaving the No. 43 car at the end of the season."We are not... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Victory Lane, Sunday's results, points standings Jun 10, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008. Published: Jun 09, 2008 12:30 AM Modified: Jun 09, 2008 01:20 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Toyota/Save Mart testing today Jun 10, 2008
Kyle Petty, who usually pilots the No. 45 Dodge, will step away from the car at Infineon Raceway and head to the TNT broadcast booth. This will make Labonte the only driver to compete in all 20 NASCAR Cup events at Infineon Raceway - the series first visited the Valley in 1989. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Kahne takes pole at Pocono Jun 7, 2008
Terry Labonte, making his first start of the season as a fill-in driver for Kyle Petty, used a past. champion provisional to make the field. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Kahne wins 1st pole of year at Pocono Jun 7, 2008
Terry Labonte, making his first start of the season as a fill-in driver for Kyle Petty, used a past champion provisional to make the field. Only 44 cars were on the entry list, so only one driver was headed home and J.J. Yeley lost that race. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
TNT revs up NASCAR coverage with RaceBuddy Jun 5, 2008
The character also will show fans how to interact through online chats, answering poll questions and submitting questions to "Ask the Booth," which will be answered during the pre-race coverage and the race telecast by TNT announcers Bill Weber, Kyle Petty and Wally Dallenbach. "The integration between TNT and NASCAR.COM allows NASCAR fans to become completely engaged in the race before, during and after the television coverage by providing an opportunity to interact with the telecast and with... (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Hard luck continues for Stewart, 11th in Chase Jun 3, 2008
Tony Stewart can't seem to shake his hard luck - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Monday June 2, 2008 10:49PM; Updated: Monday June 2, 2008 10:56PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Biffle captures Dover pole over Busches May 31, 2008
Jason Leffler and Chad McCumbee, subbing for Kyle Petty, were the only two drivers failing to qualify. Among other notable drivers, defending race champion Martin Truex Jr. of Stafford qualified 20th, Tony Stewart 22nd, Dale Earnhardt Jr. 25th, and Denny Hamlin was off the pace in 33rd. (NJ.com -- Times)
FIRE WITHIN: Tony Stewart's slump is bad news for others May 30, 2008
June 4, 1995: Kyle Petty leads a race-high 271 laps en route to victory. It is so far his last win in a Cup race. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Franchitti plans return at Dover May 28, 2008
Labonte and Chad McCumbee will each drive the No. 45 car while Kyle Petty takes a break to attend his daughter s wedding and broadcast Sprint Cup Series races for TNT. McCumbee will drive Sunday at Dover and at Chicago. Labonte will drive the car in the other three races and got some work in at Tuesday s test session. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Auto racing results May 27, 2008
Kyle Petty (Dodge) 389, $94,922; 37. Patrick Carpentier (Dodge) engine, 363, $85,150; 38. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Coca-Cola 600 Results May 26, 2008
(36) Kyle Petty, Dodge, 389, 27. 1, 55, $94,922. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Coca-Cola pole to Kyle Busch May 23, 2008
Sam Hornish Jr., Sterling Marlin and Kyle Petty also made the field. Jeff Green, Stanton Barrett, Jon Wood, Joe Nemechek and Tony Raines failed to qualify for the 43-car race. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kyle Busch wins 3rd straight pole at Charlotte May 23, 2008
Sam Hornish Jr., Sterling Marlin and Kyle Petty also made the field ... (45) Kyle Petty, Dodge, 181. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Marsha Hoffman's NASCAR Scene column: All-Star Race tailor-made for Busch May 16, 2008
This has produced many memorable moments - Dale Earnhardt's "pass in the grass," Davey Allison's victory in which he missed the celebration because he was knocked unconscious in a crash with Kyle Petty as they crossed the finish line, and even Elliott Sadler's strike when he threw his helmet at Ryan Newman's car a few years ago. Busch is undoubtedly on the hottest streak in NASCAR, but he isn't the only favorite Saturday night. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
Criticism of Patrick over Indy pit lane incident unwarranted May 15, 2008
Kyle Petty: The veteran NASCAR driver will take a break from Sprint Cup racing from June 1 to July 12, missing five races for the wedding of his daughter and several broadcasting opportunities. Terry Labonte, whose brother Bobby drives the lead car for Petty Enterprises, and Chad McCumbee will sub for Kyle Petty. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Thomas Kinkade to Unveil the Officially Licensed Daytona 500(R) 50th Running Portrait at ''The Light & The Thunder'' ... May 5, 2008
NASCAR drivers Ryan Newman, the winner of the 2008 DAYTONA 500, and Kyle Petty, cofounder of the Victory Junction Gang Camp, will be on hand to unveil the officially licensed portrait. Afterwards, the portrait will be presented by The Thomas Kinkade Company to Petty for display at the camp, which enriches the lives of children with chronic medical conditions. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Web extra: Petty putting pedal to metal May 2, 2008
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Consistency keys Burton May 2, 2008
"PETTYS VISIT VETERANS: The smiles on the faces of the veterans in wheelchairs were unmistakably broad Thursday as they posed for pictures with NASCAR icon Richard Petty.But the smiles coming from "The King" and son Kyle Petty were just as wide as the two leaders of Petty Enterprises paid a visit to McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Richmond, Va."It's funny how every story you hear always ends on a high note," Kyle Petty said as he signed autographs and posed for pictures with giddy... (News & Observer -- Sports)
REVVING IT UP: NFL's Moss throwing hat into NASCAR ring May 2, 2008
February 23, 1986: On the track where his father won 13 races, Kyle Petty scores his first career Cup victory in the Miller High Life 400. Dale Earnhardt had dominated the day, leading a race-high 299 laps, but Petty, having spent most of the race in the top five, avoided an accident that took out the leaders on lap 397 and cruised to the win. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Pruett back to try again in Mexico Apr 20, 2008
Or for Kyle Petty, the Daytona Motor Speedway,'' Jourdain said. "Once a year, I get to race and my family, everybody, my friends, get to come and see me.''Clint Bowyer leads the Nationwide standings, 24 points ahead of defending champion Carl Edwards. Kyle Busch is in third place after two consecutive wins - and also second in the Sprint Cup standings. Busch was cautious Friday when asked if he might adjust his schedule to pursue the Nationwide title in addition to the Cup championship."We've... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Newman wins 43rd pole Apr 11, 2008
Failing to make the field were Kyle Petty and John Andretti. For Pettys team, which had Chad McCumbee in the No. 45 Dodge two weeks ago in Martinsville, it was the third straight race they have missed since falling out of the top 35. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR's Newman wins another pole in Cup Apr 11, 2008
"Carl Edwards, coming off a win at Texas, his third victory of the season, was third at 133.378, followed by Mark Martin at 133.368, Kasey Kahne at 133.304, Kyle Busch at 133.274 and two-time reigning Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson at 133.240.Four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon, the defending winner of this event, qualified 11th, just ahead of two-time series champion Tony Stewart and fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr.Among the drivers outside the top 35 in car owner points, who had to... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Newman penalized Apr 9, 2008
PETTY GETS NEW CREW CHIEF: Stewart Cooper was hired as crew chief for Kyle Petty on Tuesday, taking over the slumping No. 45 Dodge after it missed the past two Sprint Cup races. Cooper replaces Billy Wilburn heading into this weekend's race. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Morning Briefing: Kansas' Self wants 'security' Apr 9, 2008
Stewart Cooper was hired as crew chief for Kyle Petty, taking over the slumping No. 45 Dodge after it missed the past two races. Jeremy Mayfield parted ways with Haas CNC Racing, and Johnny Sauter will drive the No. 70 in Phoenix this weekend. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Problems upset Gordon Apr 7, 2008
It got worse when Kyle Petty said a driver swap at Texas wasn't his idea ... Kyle Petty said the plan to replace him with McCumbee was created by team vice president Robbie Loomis and team owner Richard Petty ... "We were in a meeting throwing out ideas and someone suggested putting Chad in the car," Kyle Petty said. (Florida Times-Union)
Questions arise as McCumbee replaces Kyle Petty in Texas Apr 5, 2008
McCumbee's replacement of Kyle Petty for Sunday's Samsung 500 has raised some questions around Petty Enterprises. Conversation guidelines: USA TODAY welcomes your thoughts, stories and information related to this article. (USA Today -- Sports)
Decade after first NASCAR victory, Earnhardt back in Texas Apr 5, 2008
It's funny, you throw an event out there and you go through a stretch where you're not really sure if it will take off or die on the vine, said Kyle Petty, who founded the camp with his wife, Pattie. This thing was instantly a success. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Future of Petty, Wood teams on shaky ground Apr 3, 2008
At the Bristol race, Kyle Petty fell outside of the top 35 in owner points and missed last Sunday's race at Martinsville. He'll let Chad McCumbee attempt to qualify the car this weekend at Texas. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Competition has caught up with Hendrick Motorsports Mar 22, 2008
" Ins and outs For the first five Sprint Cup races of 2008, the top 35 teams in the final 2007 points standings were assured starting spots in the 43-car fields. After the top 35 in owner points were reset in Bristol, 2008 points will determine the weekly top-35 guarantees, meaning rookie driver Sam Hornish Jr., 35th in the points, will be guaranteed of making next weekend's Cool Orange 500 at Martinsville, Va., but Roush Fenway Racing veteran Jamie McMurray, 36th, will have to qualify based on... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Tracy without ride as Indy nears Mar 21, 2008
Among those who will have to make the 43-car field on qualifying time will be Jamie McMurray, Dave Blaney, Dario Franchitti and Kyle Petty. Fernandez DQ. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Jarrett honored throughout the industry before final start Mar 17, 2008
Jamie McMurray, Dave Blaney, Dario Franchitti, Regan Smith and Kyle Petty aren't so lucky. McMurray dropped five spots in the standings to 36th when he was involved in an early wreck and finished 43rd. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Jarrett honored before last start Mar 17, 2008
"We pretty much did what we came here to do, and that was to stay out of trouble as much as you can here and finish," said Hornish, a three-time IndyCar Series champion who is off to a slow start in his first season of NASCAR. "It was a tough day for us, but we finished, and I think we're in the top 35 in points, so that makes us feel a little bit better about going to Martinsville."Jamie McMurray, Dave Blaney, Dario Franchitti, Regan Smith and Kyle Petty aren't so lucky. McMurray dropped five... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Burton steals one at Bristol Mar 17, 2008
(35) Kyle Petty, Dodge, 501, 36. 0, 79, $86,450. (Athens Banner-Herald)
NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Kobalt Tools 500 Results Mar 10, 2008
(40) Kyle Petty, Dodge, 313, $68,765. 42. (International Herald Tribune)
NASCAR laps its base Mar 9, 2008
Few insiders understand where NASCAR has been, where it is and where it may be headed as well as Kyle Petty, driver of the No. 45 Dodge and a third-generation member of one of the sport's founding families. "It's ironic, but where the sport is headed is where [the late former NASCAR chairman] Bill France Jr. always saw the sport headed," Petty said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Auto Club 500 finale, 10 am ET Monday Feb 25, 2008
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Kurt Busch hopes to regain his Mojo Feb 24, 2008
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Wrap up the action from Daytona Feb 18, 2008
Other cars topping 190 mph -- all in the final practice -- belonged to John Andretti (Chevrolet), Kyle Petty (Dodge), Robby Gordon (Dodge), Greg Biffle (Ford) and J.. J. Yeley (Toyota). (USA Today -- Sports)
'Push from heaven' -- Dramatic move in final lap vaults Newman to Daytona glory Feb 18, 2008
Last modified Sunday, February 17, 2008 10:45 PM PST. Daytona 500 Winners 2008 -- Ryan Newman 2007 -- Kevin Harvick 2006 -- Jimmie Johnson 2005 -- Jeff Gordon 2004 -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2003 -- Michael Waltrip 2002 -- Ward Burton 2001 -- Michael Waltrip 2000 -- Dale Jarrett 1999 -- Jeff Gordon 1998 -- Dale Earnhardt 1997 -- Jeff Gordon 1996 -- Dale Jarrett 1995 -- Sterling Marlin 1994 -- Sterling Marlin 1993 -- Dale Jarrett 1992 -- Davey Allison 1991 -- Ernie Irvan 1990 -- Derrike Cope 1989 --... (North County Times)
Victory Lane Feb 18, 2008
(39) Kyle Petty, Dodge, 19735. (9) C. Mears, Chevy, accident, 19436. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ashley Judd's attire raises eyebrows in NASCAR garage Feb 17, 2008
Everybody dreads the last happy hour, Kyle Petty said. You just want to get out of here with your car. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Daytona reaches 'Big 5-0' Feb 17, 2008
"If you look at it, what makes Daytona Daytona is Junior Johnson, Fireball Roberts, Bill France Sr., Dale Earnhardt Sr., Richard Petty," said Kyle Petty, whose grandfather, Lee, won the inaugural 1959 Daytona 500 ... "They made fun of this place when they were building it," said Kyle Petty, who will race today in his 27th 500. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Daytona 500 almost here Feb 17, 2008
"If you look at it, what makes Daytona Daytona is Junior Johnson, Fireball Roberts, Bill France Sr., Dale Earnhardt Sr., Richard Petty," said Kyle Petty, whose grandfather, Lee, won the inaugural Daytona 500 in 1959. "It's the guys who have won here; it's the history that's here.". (AZCentral -- Sports)
Main crown eludes many top drivers Feb 16, 2008
Kyle Petty (0-for-26), Bobby Labonte (0-for-15), Jeff Burton (0-for-14), Joe Nemechek (0-for-13) and Jeremy Mayfield (0-for-13) also are in the hunt for their first Daytona 500 victory. The race is about the only thing missing from two-time series champion Tony Stewart's resume. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Getting back to racing Feb 15, 2008
"We had so many people making decisions who didn't have a clue what the common man wants. The common man is who got us here and is who is going to keep us here."Driver Kyle Petty said NASCAR might be paying too much attention to what the fans, media and marketplace think. "Whatever the topic is that week, we run it into the ground and then, boom, there's another topic next week," he said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR Sprint Cup Feb 13, 2008
Petty Enterprises (Kyle Petty, Bobby Labonte): This team still has solid name recognition. BILL CENTER. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NASCAR's Real Chase Feb 13, 2008
"You go home in the winter and you try to get better, but they get better, too," veteran driver Kyle Petty said. "They don't just go home and sit on their butt. You get 5 percent better, but they get 10 percent better every year. "It's tough to catch up to an organization like that. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Open-wheelers racers take to NASCAR Montoya's 2007 success has opened the... Feb 12, 2008
If I could do that, that's plenty good for me," Hornish said. Although the influx of open-wheel drivers was met with some skepticism - defending Daytona 500 winner Kevin Harvick, for one, said they made a mistake - other believe it will be good for the sport. The additions could create more competition for open seats, expand fan base and maybe even boost television ratings. "You have to look at it as a positive," driver Kyle Petty said. "If you believe the propaganda that we are the greatest... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
NASCAR's new world order Feb 12, 2008
"You have to look at it as a positive," veteran driver Kyle Petty said. "If you believe the propaganda that we are the greatest racing series in the world, then you would hope you would attract the greatest drivers."Having those guys come over here, you're attracting champions to the sport, not just drivers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
All about Junior Feb 11, 2008
"If you ask the average guy on the street to name a NASCAR driver, someone who doesn't follow the sport on a regular basis but at least knows what stock car racing is, 99 percent of them will say Earnhardt," said Kyle Petty, who knows something about having a famous surname associated with NASCAR.. Earnhardt maintains he's under no pressure to succeed for the good of the sport. (CBS News)
Stewart-Busch bringing attention to Daytona Feb 11, 2008
" Kyle Petty took a slightly different stance, saying NASCAR has to be careful how much fighting it allows for fear of alienating fans and sponsors. "When we do it, it's such a polarizing issue," Petty said. "Half the fans absolutely love it and half the fans absolutely despise it ... "Helping Hand Following the advice of fellow veteran driver Mark Martin, Kyle Petty spent the first few practice sessions of Speedweeks trying to get his car to handle in the draft instead of concentrating on... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Running top race first spawns pride Feb 10, 2008
So is Kyle Petty, whose father, Richard, is a seven-time Daytona 500 winner. "I'm not in favor of moving the Daytona 500 to the end of the year," Kyle Petty said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Hendrick still the team to beat in 2008 Feb 8, 2008
The 800-pound gorilla in the room is the Hendrick organization that everybodys fighting, Kyle Petty, owner and driver for Petty Enterprises. Everybody pays attention to them. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Video-game racing helps some drivers Feb 3, 2008
Kyle Petty also is skeptical. "I have to be honest, I've never used one (video game)," Petty said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Gibbs doesn't regret move Jan 25, 2008
Suffolk News Herald - Suffolk's Information and News Source. Friday, January 25, 2008. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Wheeler calls on NASCAR to return to roots Jan 25, 2008
"All of these events will have something extra attached to attract more than the hardcore race fan, Estes said. "We ve come up with several special features that are going to make people stop and say, "Hey, I ve gotta go see that. Cool Kyle NASCAR veteran Kyle Petty listened closely to the "Back to Basics speech delivered by NASCAR chairman Brian France Monday. According to Petty, NASCAR abandoned its core fan long ago and it will not be easy to regain that allegiance. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Roger Penske was able to maneuver Kurt Busch's '07 points to Sam Hornish Jr., placing him in the first five races of '08. Jan 3, 2008
The team talked of switching owner points but didn't have to when Kyle Petty squeezed out the 35th spot in the standings, allowing Bobby Labonte to keep his 18th-place points. If you ask me, NASCAR seems to be unfairly complicating things. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
2008 Sprint Cup team lineups (part four) Jan 3, 2008
No. 45 - Kyle Petty returns behind the wheel of this Marathon/Wells Fargo Dodge, but there's no telling how much longer this arrangement will continue. It would probably be a safe bet however to realize the son of the "King' will probably hand over the driving duties to someone younger and hungrier for results such as Chad McCumbee. It's time.No. 48 - This is definitely the leading candidate for the 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' department. Jimmie Johnson returns as two-time Cup champ with... (Altivista Journal, VA)
