Archive for June, 2008

Unexpected NASCAR outcomes becoming normal

Posted by on June 30th, 2008

Kurt Busch celebrated a victory Sunday, but struggling guys like J.J. Yeley and Casey Mears were the big winners, Jeff Hammond says.

Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. But Kurt Busch and others created their luck in rainy New Hampshire, Lee Spencer says.

Coke Zero 400 entry list

Posted by on June 30th, 2008

Montoya vs. Busch: Two sides to every story

Posted by on June 30th, 2008

In a fit of madness, Juan Pablo Montoya took out Kyle Busch Sunday. Did Busch deserve it? The Race Day on FOX gang debate.

Scorecard: Bruton Smith happy to listen

Posted by on June 30th, 2008

How does track owner Bruton Smith wind up a winner on Lee Spencer’s Loudon Scorecard? By listening to the fans.

Scorecard: New owner happy to listen

Posted by on June 30th, 2008

How does track owner Bruton Smith wind up a winner on Lee Spencer’s Loudon Scorecard? By listening to the fans.

Kurt Busch earns rain-shortened victory

Posted by on June 29th, 2008

Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, celebrates with his wife Eva after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on June 29, 2008 in Loudon, New Hampshire.Pit strategy helps Penske driver earn first Sprint win since September.

Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. But Kurt Busch and others created their luck in rainy New Hampshire, Lee Spencer says.

Juan Pablo Montoya was hit with a two-lap penalty Sunday after he intentionally ran into NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader Kyle Busch during a late caution period at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Montoya spun out Busch, but the move backfired when Busch’s car came back across the track and hit Montoya’s.

The former open-wheel star, in his second full season in NASCAR, was called to the NASCAR hauler after the race for a talking to, although officials said there would be no further penalties.

Montoya penalized by NASCAR at Loudon

Posted by on June 29th, 2008

Juan Pablo Montoya was accessed a two lap penalty for rough driving and not following race procedure following the conclusion of the rain-shortened Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.