Archive for January 8th, 2008

Jimmie Johnson was fast again early Tuesday, but drivers like J.J. Yeley made their presence known in the draft, notes Lee Spencer.

Busch, JGR happy to have ‘Coach’ back

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While the Redskins are sad to to lose Joe Gibbs as their coach, his NASCAR team is happy to have him back, says Lee Spencer.

NASCAR Preseason Thunder Day 2 in the books

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Here are the speed charts from Day 2 of Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway. In morning practice, Jimmie Johnson once again was fastest, while J.J. Yeley put in the fastest speed in the afternoon session. Tomorrow is the final day of testing for even numbered teams, while odd …

Matt Kenseth has a new crew chief, although the 2003 NASCAR champion hardly seems worried.

Chip Bolin opened preseason testing at Daytona International Speedway leading the No. 17 team, which had been run by Robbie Reiser since its 1999 inception. Reiser stepped down at the end of last season to become general manager of Roush Fenway Racing.

“It’s really not that weird,” Kenseth said Tuesday. “Chip has been there.

Daytona Day 2 testing p.m. speeds

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Gibbs apparently headed back to NASCAR

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Jan. 8: Joe Gibbs is sad to leave what he considers to be the 'greatest job in the world.' (NBC Sports)After resigning as Redskins coach, he’s refocusing on ‘big part of my life’.

Pressure is on Mears to deliver resuts in ‘08

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Two teammates have combined for six championships. The third is so popular, Casey Mears was shuffled into obscurity at his very own hauler when Dale Earnhardt Jr. surprisingly stopped by for lunch.

“We’re kind of like the forgotten son,” crew chief Alan Gustafson. “And that’s fine.”

Mears and the No. 5 team are definitely comfortable in the shadows at Hendrick Motorsports, despite being perceived as the weak link of the mighty organization.

Mears overshadowed by 3 superstar teammates

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -Two teammates have combined for six championships. The third is so popular, Casey Mears was shuffled into obscurity at his very own hauler when Dale Earnhardt Jr. surprisingly stopped by for lunch.

Daytona Day 2 testing a.m. speeds

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