Marc will be missed dearly and the Motorsports Blogging Nation will never be the same.
My sincerest condolences go out to Marc's family and friends.
R.I.P. Marc.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Who cares about tonight's race
Marc will be missed dearly and the Motorsports Blogging Nation will never be the same.
My sincerest condolences go out to Marc's family and friends.
R.I.P. Marc.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Nationwide Series At Bristol
Someone please tell me why the announcer for the Bristol race has to tell the crowd to remove their hats and put their hands over their hearts. Shouldn't every American do this automatically? And finally a decent singer for our anthem.
One more thing...Junior shaved finally! Whoohoo!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Ambrose signs with Richard Petty Motorsports
CONCORD, N.C. -- In preparation for the 2011 season, Richard Petty Motorsports announced Tuesday that Marcos Ambrose has signed a multi-year agreement with the organization to drive the No. 9 Ford Fusion in the Sprint Cup Series. Long-time RPM sponsor Stanley Black & Decker will be the primary sponsor of the No. 9 team.
"I'm very excited to join Richard Petty Motorsports," Ambrose said. "It's an incredible honor to be able to race for a legend like the King and be a part of this organization. I'm also happy to be back with Ford Racing. The No. 9 team has been a very successful team in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. With the support of Ford and everyone at RPM, I believe we can continue that tradition of success. I'm also excited to join forces with Stanley."
"We are very happy to have Marcos Ambrose join our team," Richard Petty said. "He's a very talented and passionate driver and will be a great addition to our team."
"We knew once Marcos became available that we wanted him to be a part of the RPM family," said Foster Gillett, managing partner and team owner. "He's a fan favorite and he's proven to be a tough competitor on track. We're thrilled to have Stanley continue their partnership with our team and believe that Marcos is a great fit for the Stanley Racing program."
Ambrose cut his racing teeth in V8 Supercar competition before making the shift to NASCAR in 2006. Through a partnership with Ford Racing, Ambrose made his American racing debut in the Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway. In 2007, the driver made the jump to the Nationwide Series where he competed for two seasons before his first full season in the Cup Series in 2009.
"I'm very excited to join Richard Petty Motorsports," Ambrose said. "It's an incredible honor to be able to race for a legend like the King and be a part of this organization. I'm also happy to be back with Ford Racing. The No. 9 team has been a very successful team in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. With the support of Ford and everyone at RPM, I believe we can continue that tradition of success. I'm also excited to join forces with Stanley."
"We are very happy to have Marcos Ambrose join our team," Richard Petty said. "He's a very talented and passionate driver and will be a great addition to our team."
"We knew once Marcos became available that we wanted him to be a part of the RPM family," said Foster Gillett, managing partner and team owner. "He's a fan favorite and he's proven to be a tough competitor on track. We're thrilled to have Stanley continue their partnership with our team and believe that Marcos is a great fit for the Stanley Racing program."
Ambrose cut his racing teeth in V8 Supercar competition before making the shift to NASCAR in 2006. Through a partnership with Ford Racing, Ambrose made his American racing debut in the Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway. In 2007, the driver made the jump to the Nationwide Series where he competed for two seasons before his first full season in the Cup Series in 2009.
Budweiser moving sponsorship to Harvick in 2011
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Budweiser has teamed with Sprint Cup Series points leader Kevin Harvick as a primary sponsor for most of the 2011 season.
Budweiser said Tuesday its familiar red paint scheme will be on Harvick's No. 29 Chevrolet for 20 races next season, as well as the two non-points races during Speedweeks (Harvick is the two-time defending Budweiser Shootout champion). It will be a co-primary sponsor for the Sprint All-Star Race.
The beer company will be an associate sponsor on the remaining 16 Cup races.
"Budweiser's involvement in NASCAR dates back more than three decades, and we're excited to have as successful a driver as Kevin Harvick to usher in a new era for Budweiser," said Mark Wright, vice president of media, sports and entertainment marketing for Anheuser-Busch.
Harvick and Richard Childress Racing lost current sponsor Shell-Pennzoil in April, and Harvick responded by snapping a 115-race winless streak that same week at Talladega.
Budweiser began looking for a new driver at the same time. Kasey Kahne is moving to Hendrick Motorsports in 2012, and that agreement left the longtime NASCAR sponsor in search of its third driver in three seasons.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s move in 2008 to Hendrick ended Bud's eight-year sponsorship of NASCAR's most popular driver, and the company launched an expensive re-brand with Kahne.
Now it moves to Harvick, who along with RCR is on an impressive resurgence. His victory Sunday at Michigan was his third this season, and after a rough 2009, RCR is a force both on the track and in the sponsorship race.
"Budweiser is one of the most respected sponsors in our sport," said. "They do a lot to market their teams and the sport in television broadcasts and away from the track. I'm looking forward to driving the No. 29 Budweiser Chevrolet, taking it to Victory Lane and winning championships."
While other teams are searching for funding -- Hendrick's Jeff Gordon doesn't have a primary sponsor lined up for next season -- RCR last week announced Paul Menard would join the organization next season with sponsorship from his father's home improvement company.
Now comes the Bud deal for Harvick, who is believed to have edged out two-time series champion Tony Stewart for the sponsorship.
"Throughout his career, Kevin has shown he can win at any level in NASCAR," Richard Childress said. "Combining his talent with Budweiser's NASCAR lineage and proven track record of innovative sponsorship activations makes this an exciting pairing for fans everywhere. RCR prides itself on its heritage and authenticity, so working with a brand like Budweiser, which has built their reputation on those same values, is a very special opportunity."
Budweiser first sponsored a team at NASCAR's top level in 1983 and has backed Terry Labonte, Darrell Waltrip, Geoff Bodine, Bill Elliott, Ken Schrader, Ricky Craven, Wally Dallenbach, Earnhardt and Kahne.
Budweiser said Tuesday its familiar red paint scheme will be on Harvick's No. 29 Chevrolet for 20 races next season, as well as the two non-points races during Speedweeks (Harvick is the two-time defending Budweiser Shootout champion). It will be a co-primary sponsor for the Sprint All-Star Race.
The beer company will be an associate sponsor on the remaining 16 Cup races.
"Budweiser's involvement in NASCAR dates back more than three decades, and we're excited to have as successful a driver as Kevin Harvick to usher in a new era for Budweiser," said Mark Wright, vice president of media, sports and entertainment marketing for Anheuser-Busch.
Harvick and Richard Childress Racing lost current sponsor Shell-Pennzoil in April, and Harvick responded by snapping a 115-race winless streak that same week at Talladega.
Budweiser began looking for a new driver at the same time. Kasey Kahne is moving to Hendrick Motorsports in 2012, and that agreement left the longtime NASCAR sponsor in search of its third driver in three seasons.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s move in 2008 to Hendrick ended Bud's eight-year sponsorship of NASCAR's most popular driver, and the company launched an expensive re-brand with Kahne.
Now it moves to Harvick, who along with RCR is on an impressive resurgence. His victory Sunday at Michigan was his third this season, and after a rough 2009, RCR is a force both on the track and in the sponsorship race.
"Budweiser is one of the most respected sponsors in our sport," said. "They do a lot to market their teams and the sport in television broadcasts and away from the track. I'm looking forward to driving the No. 29 Budweiser Chevrolet, taking it to Victory Lane and winning championships."
While other teams are searching for funding -- Hendrick's Jeff Gordon doesn't have a primary sponsor lined up for next season -- RCR last week announced Paul Menard would join the organization next season with sponsorship from his father's home improvement company.
Now comes the Bud deal for Harvick, who is believed to have edged out two-time series champion Tony Stewart for the sponsorship.
"Throughout his career, Kevin has shown he can win at any level in NASCAR," Richard Childress said. "Combining his talent with Budweiser's NASCAR lineage and proven track record of innovative sponsorship activations makes this an exciting pairing for fans everywhere. RCR prides itself on its heritage and authenticity, so working with a brand like Budweiser, which has built their reputation on those same values, is a very special opportunity."
Budweiser first sponsored a team at NASCAR's top level in 1983 and has backed Terry Labonte, Darrell Waltrip, Geoff Bodine, Bill Elliott, Ken Schrader, Ricky Craven, Wally Dallenbach, Earnhardt and Kahne.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Roush returns to track bearing scars from crash
BROOKLYN, Mich. -- Jack Roush returned to the race track Friday, still bearing the scars of the July 27 plane crash that left the NASCAR team owner hospitalized for two weeks.
Roush said he fractured his back, broke his jaw and lost his left eye in the accident, which occurred as he was attempting to land his jet at a crowded airport in Oshkosh, Wis., for an appearance at a major air show. The two-time Cup champion underwent surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., to treat facial injuries in the crash, but confirmed at Michigan International Raceway that the incident also cost him an eye.
"I've got a back brace on because I've got some trauma to my back, and I've got some nose packing in my nose, so I'm breathing through my mouth, and those are my two primary discomforts," Roush said. "Everything will come back but the left eye. I've lost the left eye. And because my vision before the problem was 20/15, corrected, and my right eye was my dominant eye, was my primary eye ... I'll still be able to see more than I should." Read the rest of the story here.
Roush said he fractured his back, broke his jaw and lost his left eye in the accident, which occurred as he was attempting to land his jet at a crowded airport in Oshkosh, Wis., for an appearance at a major air show. The two-time Cup champion underwent surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., to treat facial injuries in the crash, but confirmed at Michigan International Raceway that the incident also cost him an eye.
"I've got a back brace on because I've got some trauma to my back, and I've got some nose packing in my nose, so I'm breathing through my mouth, and those are my two primary discomforts," Roush said. "Everything will come back but the left eye. I've lost the left eye. And because my vision before the problem was 20/15, corrected, and my right eye was my dominant eye, was my primary eye ... I'll still be able to see more than I should." Read the rest of the story here.
Monday, August 09, 2010
Gordon, wife, welcome baby boy, Leo Benjamin
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Another baby on board for Jeff Gordon.
Gordon says on his Web site that Leo Benjamin Gordon was born Monday. Gordon and wife, Ingrid, also have a 3-year-old daughter.
Gordon says on his Web site that Leo Benjamin Gordon was born Monday. Gordon and wife, Ingrid, also have a 3-year-old daughter.
Sunday, August 08, 2010
Monday, August 02, 2010
Castroneves fined, put on probation
INDIANAPOLIS(AP) —IndyCar officials fined star Helio Castroneves $60,000 and placed him on probation for the remainder of the year following his actions at the July 25 race in Edmonton.
The penalty was handed down following a meeting between Castroneves and series officials on Monday, more than a week after the three-time Indy 500 champion was black-flagged for blocking Penske Racing teammate Will Power on the final restart.
The Brazilian crossed the finish line first, but the victory was awarded to Scott Dixon and Castroneves was placed 10th. He lost his temper afterward, touching one series official on the chest and grabbing another by the collar, actions for which he later apologized.
IndyCar officials penalized Castroneves for failing to follow the direction of officials and unsportsmanlike conduct.
“I let my emotions get the better of me,” Castroneves said in a statement.
IndyCar president of competition Brian Barnhart cautioned drivers before the race to be aware of their lines and not to take any extraordinary steps to prevent a competitor from making a pass.
Castroneves had the lead on a restart with three laps to go when Power swung well wide around a turn hoping to beat his teammate to the corner. Castroneves edged out in an effort to cut Power off, a move Barnhart deemed illegal.
Barnhart said the rule is designed to protect drivers, officials and fans.
“Bad things happen when these cars touch and there have been serious incidents with major consequences on temporary circuits throughout Indy car history,” he said.
Officials handed Castroneves a drive-through penalty. He stayed out on the track and his No. 3 car led the field across the finish line, though the flag man let Castroneves pass then waved the checkered for Dixon.
IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard said the series considered suspending Castroneves but opted against it because it prevent fans from seeing one of IndyCar’s most popular drivers. The series runs at Mid-Ohio on Sunday.
“(Castroneves) is a great ambassador for this sport and we know his actions after the race in Edmonton are not indicative of his normal behavior,” Bernard said.
Castroneves, who lost the 2008 Detroit Grand Prix under similar circumstances, remains “disappointed” but is ready to put the incident behind him.
“I understand and accept the league’s decision to penalize me for my reaction,” Castroneves said. “I am ready to move forward.”
The penalty was handed down following a meeting between Castroneves and series officials on Monday, more than a week after the three-time Indy 500 champion was black-flagged for blocking Penske Racing teammate Will Power on the final restart.
The Brazilian crossed the finish line first, but the victory was awarded to Scott Dixon and Castroneves was placed 10th. He lost his temper afterward, touching one series official on the chest and grabbing another by the collar, actions for which he later apologized.
IndyCar officials penalized Castroneves for failing to follow the direction of officials and unsportsmanlike conduct.
“I let my emotions get the better of me,” Castroneves said in a statement.
IndyCar president of competition Brian Barnhart cautioned drivers before the race to be aware of their lines and not to take any extraordinary steps to prevent a competitor from making a pass.
Castroneves had the lead on a restart with three laps to go when Power swung well wide around a turn hoping to beat his teammate to the corner. Castroneves edged out in an effort to cut Power off, a move Barnhart deemed illegal.
Barnhart said the rule is designed to protect drivers, officials and fans.
“Bad things happen when these cars touch and there have been serious incidents with major consequences on temporary circuits throughout Indy car history,” he said.
Officials handed Castroneves a drive-through penalty. He stayed out on the track and his No. 3 car led the field across the finish line, though the flag man let Castroneves pass then waved the checkered for Dixon.
IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard said the series considered suspending Castroneves but opted against it because it prevent fans from seeing one of IndyCar’s most popular drivers. The series runs at Mid-Ohio on Sunday.
“(Castroneves) is a great ambassador for this sport and we know his actions after the race in Edmonton are not indicative of his normal behavior,” Bernard said.
Castroneves, who lost the 2008 Detroit Grand Prix under similar circumstances, remains “disappointed” but is ready to put the incident behind him.
“I understand and accept the league’s decision to penalize me for my reaction,” Castroneves said. “I am ready to move forward.”
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