Archive for May 3rd, 2007

Stewart says he’ll still speak his mind

Posted by on May 3rd, 2007

Tony Stewart reacts after being knocked into the wall on the back stretch during the NASCAR Nextel Cup Aaron's 499 auto race, Sunday, April 29, 2007, at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. Stewart says he’ll still speak his mind with NASCAR, wanting to be voice for drivers in garage

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Scott Wimmer sues Bill Davis Racing

Posted by on May 3rd, 2007

NASCAR driver Scott Wimmer has filed a lawsuit against former employer Bill Davis Racing, asking for $1.2 million in unpaid salary for the 2006 season.

Wimmer, now driving a part-time NASCAR Busch Series schedule for Richard Childress Racing, filed the suit Monday in Superior Court.

The lawsuit alleges Bill Davis Racing did not follow correct procedure when it fired him.

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Borland out as Jarrett’s crew chief

Posted by on May 3rd, 2007

CORNELIUS, N.C. (AP) -Michael Waltrip Racing, still trying to find its way out of a terrible start to its first season in NASCAR Nextel Cup racing, turned to Jason Burdett to replace crew chief Matt Borland on Dale Jarrett’s No. 44 Toyota.

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Santos to make NASCAR debut at Richmond

Posted by on May 3rd, 2007

Franklin native Bobby Santos will attempt to make his NASCAR Busch Series debut for Bill Davis Racing this weekend at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway.

Santos, 22,  is a developmental driver and will be driving the No. 91 Toyota. Santos has experience in USAC, ARCA and drove in the first two NASCAR …

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Gordon gets a handle; Hamlin goes home

Posted by on May 3rd, 2007

Who can beat Jeff Gordon? Try Denny Hamlin. He’s no slouch in the COT and has home-track advantage, says Larry McReynolds.

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Staubach, Aikman find success in NASCAR

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FILE ** Former Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks Troy Aikman, left, and Roger Staubach pose with a helmet with a special "military tribute" paint scheme during a news conference at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, in this April 15, 2007 file photo.  Aikman and Stabuach are now co-owners of a one-car NASCAR team with driver Tony Raines who ranks 22nd and is through nine races of the team's second season. Cowboys greats’ single-car team only 22nd in standings, but it’s improving

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Expert picks

Posted by on May 3rd, 2007

Kyle Busch has never finished below fifth place at Richmond, and our fantasy experts believe he’s ready for another high finish.

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Danica revs her engine

Posted by on May 3rd, 2007

IRL poster girl Danica Patrick tells us all about new girl on the block Milka Duno, whether she’ll race in NASCAR and much more.

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Borland out at Michael Waltrip Racing

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Michael Waltrip Racing and Dale Jarrett’s crew chief Matt Borland have parted ways.

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TALLADEGA, AL - APRIL 29:  Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #8 Budweiser Chevrolet, waves to Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, as fans throw beer cans on to the track, after Gordon won  the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 29, 2007 in Talladega, Alabama. The victory was the 77th of Gordon's career and with the win Gordon passed Dale Earnhardt Sr. on the all-time wins list.  (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dale Earnhardt Jr.;Jeff Gordon;David StremmeGroup was banned from Alabama track after hurling objects on Sunday

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