Archive for September 13th, 2007

Amp, National Guard expected to sponsor Jr.

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Hendrick Motorsports officials have scheduled a press conference for Wednesday, Sept. 19, to officially announce Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s car number and primary sponsorship package for the 2008 season.

Drivers switching to NASCAR ‘good for sport’

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IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti appears headed for NASCAR. Jacques Villeneuve, who won titles in two open-wheel series and the Indianapolis 500, is already making the transition and will run his first Truck Series race next week.

Juan Pablo Montoya, the former CART champ, Indy 500 winner and Formula One driver, is in his first season in the Nextel Cup Series. Three-time IRL champion Sam Hornish Jr. has been racing part-time in the Busch Series.

Hollywood Hotel: Chasers vs. racers at NHIS

Posted by on September 13th, 2007

The Chase has finally arrived, but Jeff Hammond says to watch non-title contenders Dale Jr. and Greg Biffle this weekend.

New York trip allows drivers time to bond

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Matt Kenseth was the first winner in this Chase for the championship, pocketing $60 from his rival drivers by correctly guessing how late the group would be in leaving for their first appearance.

Kyle Busch collected next, picking the exact minute that Denny Hamlin would arrive for his first obligation. Meanwhile, two-time champion Tony Stewart was brainstorming how he could slip in a reference to the upcoming “National Guacamole Day” on CBS’ “The Early Show.

Chase for the Cup preview

Posted by on September 13th, 2007

FOXSports.com’s Lee Spencer breaks down the Chase for the Nextel Cup. See if Spencer favors Tony Stewart or Jimmie Johnson to win.

Drivers bond during New York Chase blitz

Posted by on September 13th, 2007

NEW YORK (AP) -Matt Kenseth was the first winner in this Chase for the championship, pocketing $60 from his rival drivers by correctly guessing how late the group would be in leaving for their first appearance.

IRVING, Texas (AP) -IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti appears headed for NASCAR. Jacques Villeneuve, who won titles in two open-wheel series and the Indianapolis 500, is already making the transition and will run his first Truck Series race next week.

Defending Cup champ ready for Loudon

Posted by on September 13th, 2007

LOUDON, N.H. – Jimmie Johnson’s the No. 1 seed in the Chase for the NASCAR Nextel Cup championship going into Sunday’s all-important Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway.

         While Johnson is on a two-race winning streak, the defending Cup champion, who achieved the top seed by winning a season-high …

Cousin Carl can do the double

Posted by on September 13th, 2007

Who will win this year’s Nextel Cup championship? DW predicts a championship double for Carl Edwards.

Greetings from New Hampshire International Speedway

Posted by on September 13th, 2007

LOUDON, N.H. — Just arrived at the media center at New Hampshire International Speedway to begin this weekend’s coverage of the Sylvania 300.

Today’s schedule includes NASCAR Busch East and NASCARWhelen Modfied practice and qualifying. The Busch East series will compete tomorrow in the Aubuchon Hardware 125, while the Modified’s …