Archive for June 17th, 2007

Waltrip scores best finish of season

Posted by on June 17th, 2007

Michael Waltrip spent most of this week as a car owner, making a pair of big picture decisions aimed to help his struggling team.

Then, in one of the rare opportunities he’s had to be a driver this season, he gave Michael Waltrip Racing the huge boost it so desperately needed. Waltrip, in only his third race of the season, finished 10th Sunday at Michigan International Speedway.

“It’s really great for our team to have run well all day,” he said. “My guys did a great job on pit road.

Streak-snapping win big for Edwards, buddy

Posted by on June 17th, 2007

Carl Edwards’ win not only got the monkey off his back, Lee Spencer says it also got the beard off his good friend’s face.

Pole-sitters get shafted

Posted by on June 17th, 2007

Ryan Newman has a knack for putting his car on the pole in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series.
He’s done the past three weeks, including last weekend at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway, where he finished second behind Jeff Gordon in the rain-shortened Pocono 500.

Winning a pole does have its advantages. Starting up …

NASCAR sues AT&T over sponsorship pact

Posted by on June 17th, 2007

NASCAR filed a $100 million counter claim against AT&T Inc. on Sunday, accusing the wireless provider of interfering with its exclusive sponsorship agreement with rival wireless company Nextel.

NASCAR filed the suit electronically in U.S. district court in Atlanta, alleging breach of contract, fraud and misrepresentation, and conspiracy to aid and abet wrongful interference with Nextel.

52-race Nextel Cup skid ends for Edwards

Posted by on June 17th, 2007

Carl Edwards, left, celebrates with his crew members after winning the Citizens Bank 400 auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Sunday, June 17, 2007. Driver does trademark backflip after holding off Truex at Michigan

NASCAR sues AT&T for $100 million

Posted by on June 17th, 2007

NASCAR filed a $100 million counter claim against AT&T Inc. on Sunday, accusing the wireless provider of interfering with its exclusive sponsorship agreement with rival wireless company Nextel.

NASCAR sues AT&T over sponsorship agreement

Posted by on June 17th, 2007

NASCAR filed a $100 million counter claim against AT&T Inc. on Sunday, accusing the wireless provider of interfering with its exclusive sponsorship agreement with rival wireless company Nextel.

NASCAR filed the suit electronically in U.S. district court in Atlanta, alleging breach of contract, fraud and misrepresentation, and conspiracy to aid and abet wrongful interference with Nextel.

Edwards wins first Cup race of season

Posted by on June 17th, 2007

Carl Edwards may not have any kids, but he’ll remember this Father’s Day after winning his first Cup race of the year at Michigan.

From Billy to Bill to Mr. France

Posted by on June 17th, 2007

As we honor dads, Darrell Waltrip says Brian France must earn the respect and the “Mr. France” title his father Bill France Jr. had.

Updated standings

Posted by on June 17th, 2007

Kurt Busch is trying to make his way back into a Chase position. Check out how Sunday’s Michigan race affects the standings LIVE.