Motorsport News

  • Inside The Hauler: A perfect economic storm Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:51:56
    A slowdown in the NASCAR economy was expected after this season even if the nation’s economy remained strong. With markets roiling across the globe, NASCAR is facing a perfect storm as layoffs and cutbacks hit the industry at a rapid pace, writes David Newton.
  • Hinton: A season of mixed emotions Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:44:30
    What’s Ed Hinton thinking about this offseason? The Sprint Cup scoring system, having Talladega in the Chase, the state of the economy, the finale at Homestead and you, the fans.
  • Roush Fenway keeps Kenseth with multiyear deal Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:56:01
    Matt Kenseth, who won the 2003 Cup Series championship, has re-signed with Roush Fenway Racing.
  • Ganassi to switch to Chevy, ECR engine program Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:43:29
    Plans are in place for Chip Ganassi Racing to switch from Dodge to Chevrolet and be a part of the engine program currently used by Dale Earnhardt Inc. and Richard Childress Racing.

  • Bowyer 5th, but claims 1st Nationwide title Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:57:16
    Carl Edwards won the season-ending Ford 300 on Saturday night, but came up 21 points short in his attempt to overtake Clint Bowyer for the NASCAR Nationwide Series championship.

  • USAC driver critically injured in highway accident Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:31:49
    U.S. Auto Club driver Cameron Dodson has been critically injured in a crash along a rural Hancock County road.
  • Pit calls make difference as Benson wins truck title Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:01:02
    A two-tire stop and a late decision to stay on track during a caution period were just enough to give Johnny Benson the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series title by seven points over Ron Hornaday on Friday night in a race that went to overtime.
  • NASCAR cancels 2009 track testing to save money Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:44:38
    NASCAR will implement a no-testing policy next season in order to cut costs in difficult economic times.
  • Junior: Merger likely unneeded if father was alive Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:33:07
    Dale Earnhardt Jr. said he hopes good things come out of the merger between Dale Earnhardt Inc. and Chip Ganassi Racing, but he isn’t sure a merger would have been necessary if his father was still alive and running DEI.
  • Gibson finalizes deal to be Newman’s crew chief Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:25:05
    Tony Gibson has finalized a deal to become the crew chief for Ryan Newman at Stewart-Haas Racing in 2009 and he hopes to bring with him the rest of his No. 8 crew from Dale Earnhardt Inc.