Archive for November 15th, 2007

Under the Hood: Biffle streaking

Posted by on November 15th, 2007

Greg Biffle has quite a streak going at Homestead. Lee Spencer looks at if Biffle can make it four in a row in her Under the Hood.

Gappens confirms Cup dates to stay at NHMS

Posted by on November 15th, 2007

In a phone interview this evening, newly appointed New Hampshire Motor Speedway general manager Jerry Gappens confirmed a Boston Globe report that he’ll do all he can to ensure the track’s two NASCAR Nextel Cup dates will remain intact after the 2008 season.

Before taking the job, Gappens said …

Shakeup has Reiser landing as Roush GM

Posted by on November 15th, 2007

Longtime Roush Fenway Racing general manager Max Jones has moved to Yates Racing as a co-owner and general manager, with veteran crew chief Robbie Reiser stepping into his former job.

Jones, a former road racer, became general manager for Jack Roush’s team in 1992. During his tenure the team has won the 2003 NASCAR Nextel Cup title, as well as championships in the Craftsman Truck Series, road racing and, this year, the Busch Series title with Carl Edwards.

Shakeup has Reiser landing at Roush

Posted by on November 15th, 2007

Longtime Roush Fenway Racing general manager Max Jones has moved to Yates Racing as a co-owner and general manager, with veteran crew chief Robbie Reiser stepping into his former job.

Jones, a former road racer, became general manager for Jack Roush’s team in 1992. During his tenure the team has won the 2003 NASCAR Nextel Cup title, as well as championships in the Craftsman Truck Series, road racing and, this year, the Busch Series title with Carl Edwards.

In professional and college sports, it’s called “crunch time” - that moment when the scrutiny is intense and the pressure to perform is at its peak.

Spinning my wheels: Down to the wire

Posted by on November 15th, 2007

Jimmie Johnson’s won four straight races, and Mike Harmon says he’ll be battling Jeff Gordon again in the season’s final race.

How to revive the ‘Drive for Five’ in ‘08

Posted by on November 15th, 2007

With the championship almost out of reach this year, how can Jeff Gordon rebound in 2008? Lee Spencer offers a few suggestions.