Archive for August 6th, 2007

Watkins Glen Busch entry list

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Opinion: Robby Gordon spoils NASCAR’s weekend

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LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 04:  Robby Gordon, driver of the #7 Menards/MAPEI Ford, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway on August 4, 2007 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)Opinion:  Robby Gordon became bigger than the show in Montreal, when he threw a tantrum that derailed what should have been a shining moment for NASCAR. That’s what’s at the heart of NASCAR’s anger toward Gordon.

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Kyle Busch chooses Gibbs Racing

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INDIANAPOLIS - JULY 28:  Kyle Busch, driver of the #5 Kellogg's/CARQUEST Chevrolet, sits on a stack of tires in the garage area prior to practice for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Allstate 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 27, 2007 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)NASCAR driver, 22, picks new team after Hendrick dumps him for Earnhardt Jr.

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Busch chooses Gibbs as his next team

Posted by on August 6th, 2007

Kyle Busch chose to drive for Joe Gibbs Racing next season and began informing other teams Monday of his decision.

A source close to Busch told The Associated Press that the driver had selected Gibbs after a seven-week search that began when Hendrick Motorsports released the 22-year-old driver to make room for Dale Earnhardt Jr. next season. The source requested anonymity because the deal was not finalized.

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Report: Kyle Busch to race for Gibbs in ‘08

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It appears Kyle Busch has found a new home.

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Watkins Glen Nextel Cup entry list

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Nashville Craftsman Truck entry list

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Gas ‘n Go: Race to Chase, Robby heat up

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While Dale Earnhardt Jr. will fight the Penske cars for a Chase berth, Robby Gordon shouldn’t have fought NASCAR, says Jeff Hammond.

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Speed Mail: Merger madness = Marketing + motors

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Larry McReynolds says partnerships, like Gillett Evernham Motorsports, let racers race while others can focu on business.

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Evernham completes sale of team

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Ray Evernham completed the sale of his NASCAR team Monday to Montreal Canadians owner George Gillett Jr., ending nearly six months of negotiations to bring on a partner.

Gillett becomes the majority owner of the team, which will now be called Gillett Evernham Motorsports. Evernham, who won three championships as a crew chief, still has an ownership stake of the team he launched in 2001.

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