HOT PURSUIT: Drivers chase playoff spots Aug 30, 2008
Kenseth also has a history of success at Michigan International Speedway, which is another flat track that has similar characteristics to Fontana. Barring mechanical failure, Kenseth should be good for another top five run on Sunday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Edwards takes pole at Bristol to keep momentum going Aug 23, 2008
Besides victories at Pocono Raceway and Michigan International Speedway, Edwards also was runner-up at Daytona International Speedway and Indianapolis Motor Speedway last month. Since finishing 40th at Talladega Superspeedway in April, Edwards has only two finishes outside top 10 in 14 races a 17th at New Hampshire in a rain-shortened event and a 32nd at Chicagoland Speedway, where his No. 99 Ford Fusion was headed for a top five before a mechanical failure. (USA Today -- Sports)
There's something about 88 Aug 23, 2008
The NASCAR Sprint Cup stars were just in Michigan this past weekend racing at Michigan International Speedway. Earnhardt Jr. is currently fourth in the overall point standings heading into Saturday night's race in Bristol. (Dowagiac News, MI)
NASCAR team notes Aug 22, 2008
Washington Redskins tight end made the trek to Michigan International Speedway in June to spend some time with Earnhardt. The duo became friends two years ago when Cooley visited Lowe's Motor Speedway. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hard work, dedication honored at Speedway Aug 21, 2008
participated in the community outreach opportunity held in conjunction with Naval Recruiting District (NRD) Michigan as part of their three-day trip to Michigan International Speedway as Fleet Honorees for the No. 88 Navy Accelerate your Life Chevy Monte Carlo ... visited the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich. (The Dolphin, CT)
NASCAR's Edwards does his Ali imitation Aug 21, 2008
The win by Edwards at Michigan International Speedway, his fifth of the season and second in the last three races, moved him just a bit closer to Busch, who has eight wins and was looking for a time like he might make this season into his own little success story. Theres no question that Edwards has come a long way since Jack Roush, considered one of the best talent scouts in the business, gave him the opportunity to show that he could do the job, giving Edwards a full-time truck ride in... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sorenson's crew chief fined $25K for violation Aug 21, 2008
The violation was found by inspectors following Sunday's race at Michigan International Speedway. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
IndyCar's Dixon could uncork title-clincher Sunday in wine country Aug 21, 2008
Carl Edwards: Wins both ends of the Sprint Cup-Nationwide Series doubleheader at Michigan International Speedway, joining Mark Martin (1993) as the only drivers to complete the sweep ... 2007 series champion Carl Edwards scored his 16th Nationwide victory last week at Michigan International Speedway. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NASCAR rates one thumb up, one way down Aug 21, 2008
Less than a month after NASCAR reduced the engine production of all Toyota powerplants by 15 horsepower, two Gibbs cars (Gibbs teams drive Toyotas) failed postrace technical inspection Saturday at Michigan International Speedway. Both cars were outfitted with magnets placed under the gas pedals to prevent the pedals from going to the floor during postrace engine dynamometer tests, holding down peak horsepower readings. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NCAA yanks reins on horse-collar tackles Aug 21, 2008
The violation was found by inspectors after Sunday's race at Michigan International Speedway. Roger Penske's IndyCar team is scrambling to replace its two cars for this weekend's Northern California race after they were damaged in a transporter truck fire while en route to Sonoma. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Michigan International Speedway president announces return of Sprint Cup Series in 2009 Aug 21, 2008
BROOKLYN - NASCAR's premier series returns to Michigan International Speedway for the 40th consecutive year in 2009, track President Roger Curtis announced Tuesday. It is five-wide racing like this that keeps NASCAR and fans coming back to Michigan International Speedway ... "Michigan International Speedway's two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events in 2009 are important to our fans and for the State of Michigan," Curtis said. (Niles Star, MI)
NASCAR throws the book at Gibbs teams Aug 21, 2008
Advertisements David Poole, Staff Writer CHARLOTTE - NASCAR and Joe Gibbs Racing lowered the penalty boom on seven members of that racing team Wednesday after magnetic shims, designed to compromise a chassis dynamometer test, were found on the No. 18 and No. 20 Toyotas after Saturday's Nationwide race at Michigan International Speedway. NASCAR suspended the crew chiefs, car chiefs and engine tuners on each team as well as a fourth crew member from the No. 18 team indefinitely. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Auto Racing. Gibbs gets the black flag Aug 21, 2008
The penalties stem from Saturday's Carfax 250 at Michigan International Speedway, where Stewart ran third and Logano finished seventh. NASCAR inspectors, preparing to do tests on horsepower numbers, found magnets under the gas pedals on both of the JGR Toyotas. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR suspends 7 crew members Aug 21, 2008
" No. 18 car chief Dorian Thorsen, engine tuner Michael Johnson and crew member Toby Bigelow and No. 20 car chief Richard Bray and engine tuner Dan Bajek also received indefinite suspensions. JGR was docked 150 owner points for each car and the teams were placed on probation for the rest of the season. After Stewart finished third in Saturday's race at Michigan International Speedway in the No. 20 car and Logano was seventh in the No. 18, inspectors found magnets under the gas pedals of both... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Pat Green Knocked Out Cold By Cold One Aug 21, 2008
(August 19, 2008)Waco-born country singer-songwriter Pat Green got knocked out cold by a cold one during a performance over the weekend after NASCARs Carfax 250 race at the Michigan International Speedway. The Jackson Citizen Patriot reported that late in his show, he shouted, "Anyone got a beer?". (KWTX.com, TX)
NASCAR hands out penalties, suspensions to Gibbs Aug 21, 2008
After Stewart finished third in Saturday's race at Michigan International Speedway in the No. 20 car and Joey Logano was seventh in the No. 18, inspectors found magnets under the gas pedals of both cars in attempt to mask the cars' true horsepower. Gibbs' No. 18 and No. 20 Toyotas have dominated this season, combining to win 14 of 25 Nationwide races. (FindLaw News)
Newman a great running mate for Stewart Aug 20, 2008
Stewart announced Friday at Michigan International Speedway, the weekend home-away-from-home for NASCAR dads, that Ryan Newman will join him at Stewart-Haas Racing next year. From a political standpoint, as well as from a racing point of view, the choice is a safe one for Stewart. (MSNBC -- Sports)
3 tracks swap dates for 2009 races Aug 20, 2008
The teams of the No. 18 and No. 20 Toyotas deliberately attempted to mask the true horsepower in their engines at Michigan International Speedway. Inspectors found magnets under the gas pedals of both cars when they were sent to the chassis dyno for examination. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR Nationwide Series sets 2009 Iowa Speedway date Aug 20, 2008
Among racing stars competing in the Nationwide Series this year are Clint Bowyer, the current series points leader; former Missouri school teacher Carl Edwards, who swept both the Nationwide and Sprint Cup series events last weekend at Michigan International Speedway; and Kyle Busch, easily the hottest driver in both series this season. In fact, as the announcement of the 2009 race at Newton, Busch was testing his familiar No. 18 Toyota in the background. (Dallas County News, IA)
Singer Pat Green gets knocked out with 'cold one' at NASCAR race Aug 20, 2008
Green performed Saturday night at the Michigan International Speedway after NASCAR's Carfax 250 race. He's best known for the 2003 hit "Wave on Wave.". (KHOU.com, TX)
Last still a nice earner for Ambrose Aug 19, 2008
Ambrose's Ford struck trouble early, bowing out on lap 17 of the 200-lap race at Michigan International Speedway. The former dual V8 supercars champion nevertheless earned $US89,252 ($103,200) for his brief spell behind the wheel. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
NASCAR Uncovers Cheating by Joe Gibbs Racing Aug 19, 2008
NASCAR inspectors, preparing to do tests on horsepower numbers following Saturday's Nationwide race at Michigan International Speedway, found magnets under the gas pedals on the two Gibbs Toyotas. Tony Stewart, making his last Nationwide start for the Gibbs team, finished third in the No. 20, and 18-year-old rookie Joey Logano was seventh in the No. 18. (Fox News)
Edwards takes Sprint race, tails Busch Aug 19, 2008
-- Carl Edwards sent a not-so-subtle message to Kyle Busch Sunday at Michigan International Speedway. "We're winning races," Edwards said after pulling away from runner-up Busch for his fifth NASCAR Sprint Cup victory of the season. (Albany Times Union)
Column: Meet the new No. 1 player Aug 19, 2008
On a weekend that saw him turn 29 on Friday, Carl Edwards celebrated in fine style, winning the Nationwide Series Carfax 250 on Saturday, then coming back to win the 3M Performance 400 title at Michigan International Speedway. 3. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Edwards closes in on Busch with victory at Michigan Aug 19, 2008
With two laps remaining and one final restart coming up in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway, Kyle Busch - the only driver that Edwards trails in the points - was right on his rear bumper. Edwards said he thought about the race last month at Chicagoland Speedway when Busch passed two-time reigning Cup champion Jimmie Johnson after a late-race restart for one of his season-high eight victories. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Edwards closes in on Busch Aug 19, 2008
With two laps remaining and one final restart coming up in Sunday s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway, Kyle Busch the only driver that Edwards trails in the points was right on his rear bumper. Share your thoughts. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Edwards doubles his pleasure at MIS Aug 19, 2008
Edwards stuck his patented flip landing on Saturday, the degree of difficulty enhanced by wearing full gear in celebration of his victory in the NASCAR Nationwide CARFAX 250 at Michigan International Speedway. "We ran great today," Edwards said. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Edwards on a roll Aug 18, 2008
AP photo - Carl Edwards celebrates winning the NASCAR 3M Performance 400 auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich ... Carl Edwards sent a not-so-subtle message to Kyle Busch Sunday at Michigan International Speedway. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Hometown Hero Captures Trophy at Carfax 250 Aug 18, 2008
Edwards won the third NASCAR Nationwide Series Carfax 250 on Aug. 16 at Michigan International Speedway. (Logo: ) "This is a great day for the city of Columbia, Carl Edwards and Carfax," said Larry Gamache, communications director at Carfax. (PR Newswire)
Edwards chasing down Busch after fifth Nextel Cup win of year Aug 18, 2008
Edwards completed a weekend sweep at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich ... NASCAR inspectors, preparing to do the tests on horsepower numbers following Saturday's Nationwide race at Michigan International Speedway, found magnets under the gas pedals on the two Gibbs Toyotas. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Edwards does Michigan 2-step Sprint Cup win after Nationwide Aug 18, 2008
Carl Edwards sent a not-so-subtle message to Kyle Busch on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Gibbs rival calls cheats ‘shiftless'; Childress says those trying to alter test with magnets should be kicked out Aug 18, 2008
Fellow competitors in NASCAR had little sympathy for Joe Gibbs Racing after its two Nationwide Series teams were caught by officials Saturday trying to alter the outcome of a chassis dynamometer test at Michigan International Speedway. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Carl Edwards positively flips over his fifth season victory Aug 18, 2008
Jack Roush likes to call Michigan International Speedway his own personal playground. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Notebook: Earnhardt Jr. has another inconsistent day Aug 18, 2008
The winner of the June race at Michigan International Speedway, appeared on the way to a top-five finish despite an ill-handling car in Sunday's 3M Performance 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race. But his Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet bounced off the wall on a late restart and Earnhardt wound up a disappointing 23rd. (MSNBC -- Sports)
TROUBLE: Gibbs team investigated Aug 18, 2008
Joe Gibbs Racing's two Nationwide Series teams face penalties after NASCAR officials caught them trying to mask engine strength during a dynamometer test after the Carfax 250 at Michigan International Speedway. Gibbs crew-members placed magnetic spacers on the gas pedal stops of the Toyotas driven by and Joey Logano after Saturday's race to lower horsepower readings in postrace dynamometer tests. (USA Today -- Sports)
Edwards revs to fifth victory of season, beats Kyle Busch Aug 18, 2008
Carl Edwards goes topsy-turvy in his traditional backflip victory celebration on the frontstretch at Michigan International Speedway ... collected his fifth NASCAR Sprint Cup win of the season, gave team owner Jack Roush his 20th overall victory at Michigan International Speedway and beat 's Toyota with his Ford in the backyard of the U.S. automobile industry Sunday. (USA Today -- Sports)
RESULTS: 3M Performance 400 Aug 18, 2008
Results Sunday for the 3M Performance 400 race for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series at Michigan International Speedway, listing starting position in parentheses, driver, car, laps completed with reason out if not running at the finish, points earned, driver rating and money won. 1. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR: Edwards wins at Michigan Aug 18, 2008
--- Carl Edwards won at the Michigan International Speedway on Sunday and in the process gave Ford Motor Co., if only for a moment, a reason to celebrate ... At Michigan International Speedway. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Playing the gas mileage game Aug 18, 2008
The series moves from an 11 turn road course in Watkins Glen to a ultra-fast two-mile oval at Michigan International Speedway. Teams like to perform well in the shadows of Motown, where the major manufacturers are headquartered. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
PHOTOS: Michigan weekend Aug 18, 2008
Carl Edwards holds up the trophy after winning the NASCAR 3M Performance 400 auto race at Michigan International Speedway. Carl Pendleton - Getty Images. (Fox Sports)
JGR Nationwide teams facing penalties Aug 18, 2008
Advertisements Jim Utter, Staff Writer BROOKLYN, MICH. - Fellow competitors in NASCAR had little sympathy for Joe Gibbs Racing after its two Nationwide Series teams were caught by series officials Saturday trying to alter the outcome of a chassis dynometer test at Michigan International Speedway. NASCAR inspectors discovered the two Toyota teams, driven in Saturday's race by Tony Stewart and Joey Logano, had magnets placed on their throttle pedals which, in theory, would prevent the pedals from... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Edwards caps big weekend with Cup victory Aug 18, 2008
Carl Edwards does his customary backflip after winning the 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway ... Advertisements Jim Utter, Staff Writer BROOKLYN, MICH. - Jack Roush likes to call Michigan International Speedway his own personal playground. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fans cheer Formula Atlantic's return to Trois-Rivieres Aug 18, 2008
Arriving in the early morning hours after a 12-hour drive from the Nationwide race Saturday at Michigan International Speedway, where he finished 29th, Kennington had to start last because he missed qualifying but sliced and diced his way up to fourth ... Carl Edwards won the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway yesterday. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Auto racing: Edwards makes Sprint Cup move with win Aug 18, 2008
I'm feeling stronger than ever. We're here to win championships. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Edwards captures Michigan win Aug 18, 2008
" Car owner Jack Roush makes Michigan a priority with his five-car team. Edwards gave Roush his 11th victory at Michigan International Speedway as a Sprint Cup owner. Equally important was the fact all five of his race teams finished in the top 10 Sunday. "This is my private playground," Roush said. "It's home for me. It means a chance to play in front of the home crowd and the people at Ford. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Gibbs' Nationwide team caught cheating Aug 18, 2008
All three are headquartered an hour away in Detroit, and each said it was important to protect their home turf against Toyota at the Michigan International Speedway - especially in light of the financial difficulties facing all of the Big Three automakers. Ragan, who finished third Sunday, said Roush Fenway Racing worked harder for Michigan than any other race. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Carl Edwards' victory at Michigan gives Ford an escape Aug 18, 2008
CARLOS OSORIO/Associated PressCarl Edwards carries the checkered flag after winning the 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich ... - Carl Edwards won Sunday at Michigan International Speedway. (Florida Times-Union)
Glavine out for year, eyes 2009 return Aug 17, 2008
Carl Edwards took the lead in the pits, then drove away with his first NASCAR Nationwide Series victory at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich. New lineup for Globe's baseball team The pennant race will be heating up in September, and the Globe sports department is not standing pat. (Boston Globe)
Stewart's time to shine at Michigan Aug 17, 2008
Sunday, the Sprint Cup circuit makes its second visit of the summer to Michigan International Speedway, and based on his strong history at the track Tony Stewart is my pick to win and get to Victory Lane for the first time this year. Working in Stewarts favorThe veteran driver has finished in the top-five in three of his last four Cup starts at this flat, two-mile, D-shaped track. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Edwards wins Nationwide event at Michigan Aug 17, 2008
Carl Edwards celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series CARFAX 250 at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday ... - Carl Edwards took the lead in the pits, then drove away Saturday for his first NASCAR Nationwide Series victory at Michigan International Speedway and 16th overall series win. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Earnhardt aims for sweep at Michigan Aug 17, 2008
Michigan International Speedway is one of the places where fuel economy often comes into play. That's how Dale Earnhardt Jr. ended a 76-race winless string on Michigan's 2-mile oval in June, and it's likely to be a factor in Sunday's 3M Performance 400. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Playing the gas mileage game Aug 17, 2008
The series moves from an 11 turn road course in Watkins Glen to a ultra-fast two-mile oval at Michigan International Speedway. Teams like to perform well in the shadows of Motown, where the major manufacturers are headquartered. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Edwards returns to form Aug 17, 2008
Edwards, who won the series title last season in dominating fashion, put in a performance much like last season in winning Saturday's Carfax 250 at Michigan International Speedway, his second victory in the past five races. He has moved to within 113 points of series points leader Clint Bowyer, who finished 10th. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Junior seeks a boost Aug 17, 2008
Advertisements Jim Utter, Staff Writer BROOKLYN, MICH. - Two months ago Dale Earnhardt Jr. snapped his career-long winless streak here at Michigan International Speedway. The win was welcomed throughout NASCAR. Earnhardt Jr.'s legions of fans rejoiced. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Anthony Wayne graduate traveled world for motor sports Aug 17, 2008
He spent several years directing the media relations team at Michigan International Speedway, and has also worked for NASCAR, Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART), and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He currently operates a sports and entertainment public relations and marketing company, working with entities such as Indianapolis Motor Speedway, FedEx, Mobil 1, Energizer, Tissot Watches, and IUPUI University. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Auto racing results Aug 17, 2008
Yesterday's results at Michigan International Speedway; Brooklyn, Mich. 1. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Sullivan offers to buy NASCAR team Aug 17, 2008
Davis confirmed those discussions to SI.com at Michigan International Speedway. "I've been pursuing it but haven't gotten a response from him (Bill Davis)," Sullivan told SI.com in a telephone interview. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Edwards earns third Nationwide win of season Aug 17, 2008
(AP) -- Carl Edwards took the lead in the pits, then drove away Saturday for his first NASCAR Nationwide Series victory at Michigan International Speedway and 16th overall series win. The reigning series champion was trailing fellow Sprint Cup star Tony Stewart when the leaders drove onto pit road under a caution flag on lap 93. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Conservation key for Michigan success Aug 17, 2008
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Finally Vickers' time? Aug 17, 2008
Vickers will start on the pole for today's 3M Performance 400 at the Michigan International Speedway in a car that was more than 1 mph faster than anyone else during pole qualifying ... " 3M Performance 400 When: 2 p.m. Sunday. Where: Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, Mich. TV: ESPN Pole-sitter: Brian Vickers Local Sports Headlines ? ? ? ? ? [ ] Wire Sports Headlines ? ? ? ? ? [ ] Most Popular Stories ? ? ? ? ? [ ] The Florida Times-Union. All rights reserved.. (Florida Times-Union)
Vickers wins Michigan pole Aug 16, 2008
(AP) -Nobody could touch Brian Vickers on Friday in NASCAR Sprint Cup qualifying at Michigan International Speedway. "It was there from the first lap, the first turn,'' Vickers said after his lap of 188.536 mph put the Red Bull Racing driver on the pole for Sunday's 3M Performance 400."We tried some things during practice that didn't work at all,'' he added. (MSNBC -- Sports)
DRIVER SUPPORT: Competitors back Stewart-Newman pairing Aug 16, 2008
Where: Michigan International Speedway, 2-mile oval in Brooklyn, Mich ... The NASCAR Sprint Cup paddock buzzed Friday afternoon at Michigan International Speedway with opinions following the much-anticipated announcement that had hired to be his Stewart-Haas Racing teammate in 2009. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR preview Aug 16, 2008
Greg Biffle, shown leading Roush Fenway teammates David Ragan and Carl Edwards at Pocono, has two victories at Michigan International Speedway ... Where: Michigan International Speedway, 2-mile oval in Brooklyn, Mich ... By Travis Braun, USA TODAY Answers to pressing questions heading into Sunday's 3M Performance 400 Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mark BeechRACING FAN Aug 16, 2008
NASCAR takes its show back to Michigan International Speedway this week, and while I'll be as curious as anybody to see if Carl Edwards or Jimmie Johnson (or maybe Dale Earnhardt Jr.) can beat Kyle Busch, there's something else that will bear watching ... Michigan International Speedway. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Vickers paces Michigan Aug 16, 2008
Going out late in Friday's qualifying session at Michigan International Speedway, Vickers easily powered past Elliott Sadler and Jimmie Johnson to earn the pole for Sunday's 3M Performance 400. It's the fifth pole of his career and first since the fall Texas race in 2006 when he still drove for Hendrick Motorsports. (News & Observer -- Sports)
