Archive for August 16th, 2007

Spinning my wheels: Junior likes MIS

Posted by on August 16th, 2007

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. may be miffed about losing the No. 8, but Mike Harmon says a weekend at Michigan should cheer him up.

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Wimmer, Marlin replace Wallace in No. 78 car

Posted by on August 16th, 2007

Driver Scott Wimmer will join Furniture Row Racing this weekend at Michigan International Speedway. Wimmer will be maneuvering the 78 Cup car decaled to commenorate the 50th anniversary of the 57 Chevy.

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Hollywood Hotel: Michigan could be wild ride

Posted by on August 16th, 2007

With some Chase spots locked in and other up for grabs, drivers may take more risks than usual at Michigan, Jeff Hammond says.

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No driver 8 for Dale Jr. at HMS

Posted by on August 16th, 2007

Hendrick Motorsports announced yesterday that it will not field the No. 8 entry for Dale Earnhardt Jr. for the 2008 season.

“We’ve been working hard to secure the No. 8 for Dale Jr.’s car number next season,” said Marshall Carlson, general manager of Hendrick Motorsports. “Obviously, he has a tremendous history …

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