Archive for March 2nd, 2008

Edwards wins Vegas with some controversy

Posted by on March 2nd, 2008

LAS VEGAS - MARCH 02:  Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Dish Network Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series UAW-Dodge 400 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 2, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)Carl Edwards won his second straight race, holding off the field on two late restarts to winat Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

The Hot Pass: Roush closing gap on Hendrick

Posted by on March 2nd, 2008

Carl Edwards hit it big in Vegas, winning his 2nd straight race. Lee Spencer says it was another big step for Roush Racing.

Red Bull Racing is considering temporarily pulling A.J. Allmendinger from his Toyota as it reevaluates that struggling program.

Allmendinger failed to qualify for Sunday’s race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, making him 0-for-3 on the season. In contrast, teammate Brian Vickers has made all three races in the other Red Bull car.

“We can’t keep missing races. It’s just not an option,” said general manager Jay Frye, hired in January to turn around the second-year Red Bull program.

Gibbs Racing riding high despite major changes

Posted by on March 2nd, 2008

LAS VEGAS (AP) -When Joe Gibbs Racing signed Kyle Busch to its already volatile lineup of drivers, even Tony Stewart questioned how the personalities would mesh.

Chat: Share your Vegas thoughts

Posted by on March 2nd, 2008

What did you think of Carl Edward’s Vegas victory? Chat it up with NASCAR fans from throughout the world here.

Edwards hangs on, wins Las Vegas Cup race

Posted by on March 2nd, 2008

Carl Edwards held off Dale Earnhardt Jr. in a last-lap dash to win the Las Vegas Sprint Cup race, his second victory in as many weeks.

Race chat: Join the conversation

Posted by on March 2nd, 2008

We want to hear from you! As you watch today’s Vegas race on FOX, share your thoughts with race fans around the world here.

What to watch during the Vegas Cup race

Posted by on March 2nd, 2008

Sunday drivers beware: We’ve seen a mess of wrecks all week in Vegas. That’s just one of Jeff Hammond’s story lines to watch today.