BRENDAN GAUGHAN JOINS RUSTY WALLACE RACING

Officials of Rusty Wallace Racing, LLC (RWR) announced today that former NASCAR Truck Series Rookie of the Year, Brendan Gaughan, will pilot the team’s No. 62 Chevrolet in a full-season bid for 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series Raybestos Rookie of the Year honors.

Story | 1/5/2009 | by  SpeedwayMedia.com

Steve Hallam Ready for New Life in America with Novel Role at MWR

Steve Hallam, an engineer and manager the past 27 years in Formula One, is settling into his new office at Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR)...

Story | 1/5/2009 | by  SpeedwayMedia.com

Childress - Howard Motorsports Announces Driver Lineup for Rolex 24

The driver lineup for the Childress-Howard Motorsports entry in the 2009 Rolex 24 at Daytona has earned victories in the Rolex 24, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the IndyCar Series.

Story | 1/4/2009 | by  SpeedwayMedia.com

Three-Time Defending Rolex 24 At Daytona Champions Return to Daytona with Six-Man Roster

Defending Grand-Am Rolex 24 At Daytona winners Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) announced today a two-car effort for the Rolex Sports Car Series’ 47th running of the prestigious Rolex 24 At Daytona...

Story | 1/4/2009 | by  SpeedwayMedia.com

Herd Racing partners with Ignite Sports for ’09 NASCAR Truck Series

Herd Racing will partner with Ignite Sports to offer new marketing options to potential sponsors interested in promoting their products and brands in NASCAR’s 2009 Camping World Truck Series, the two parties announced January 2.

Story | 1/3/2009 | by  SpeedwayMedia.com

Triad Racing Technologies Acquires Triad Racing Development

Triad Racing Technologies (TRT) announced today that the company will acquire Triad Racing Development, a major supplier of engines, chassis and bodies for NASCAR Camping World, Nationwide and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams.

Story | 12/22/2008 | by  SpeedwayMedia.com

Brad Coleman Back Home at Gibbs

Joe Gibbs Racing announced today they have signed promising young NASCAR driver Brad Coleman back into their family fold effective immediately. Coleman will be running a partial NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule alongside Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin in the No. 20 car in 2009.

Story | 12/21/2008 | by  SpeedwayMedia.com

Stillman Named Crew Chief for Roush Fenway No. 60 Nationwide Team

Roush Fenway Racing has announced that Dan Stillman has been named the new crew chief for Carl Edwards and his No. 60 Nationwide team.

Story | 12/19/2008 | by  SpeedwayMedia.com

AMBROSE VOTED AUSTRALIAN DRIVER OF THE YEAR BY AUTO ACTION MAGAZINE

Marcos Ambrose has been voted as the Australian Driver of the Year by Australian motor racing magazine Auto Action for the second-consecutive year.

Story | 12/19/2008 | by  SpeedwayMedia.com

SAVE-A-LOT RETURNS TO NATIONWIDE SERIES WITH CARL EDWARDS

Save-A-Lot food stores has extended their relationship with Roush Fenway Racing signing on as a primary sponsor for Carl Edwards and the No. 60 Ford for 13 races in the Nationwide Series in 2009. The Sam’s Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will mark the first race for Save-A-Lot as the primary sponsor.

Story | 12/18/2008 | by  SpeedwayMedia.com

Bill Elliott Returns to 'The Rock'

It has been over 30 years since Bill Elliott made his debut in the Carolina 500 at the Rockingham Speedway in 1976 in what is now known as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

Story | 12/17/2008 | by  SpeedwayMedia.com

Roush Fenway Racing Names Blickensderfer Crew Chief of No. 17 DEWALT Sprint Cup Team

Roush Fenway Racing has named Drew Blickensderfer crew chief for Matt Kenseth’s No. 17 DEWALT Sprint Cup team for the upcoming 2009 season.

Story | 12/17/2008 | by  SpeedwayMedia.com