Sadler on Pole for Inaugural Truck Series Race at Pocono

Today NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series makes it’s first ever stop at the “Tricky Triangle” of Pocono Raceway for the Pocono Mountains 125. Leading the field to green will be Elliott Sadler driving the #2 GT Vodka Chevrolet for Kevin Harvick Inc. Sadler’s time of 55.350 seconds (162.602 MPH) was enough to earn him his first career pole in the truck series. Starting alongside Sadler is Sprint Cup Series driver Kasey Kahne. Kahne will be piloting...

Read More

Letarte Signs Contract Extension with Hendrick Motorsports

LONG POND, Pa. (July 30, 2010) -- Crew chief Steve Letarte has signed a multi-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports, the organization announced Friday. Heading into Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Pocono Raceway, the 31-year-old Letarte has guided Jeff Gordon and the No. 24 DuPont team to 10 wins, 21 runner-up finishes, 77 top-five finishes, 108 top-10s and 14 pole positions in 174 races. Gordon's second-place and top-five...

Read More

Marshall Carlson Named President of Hendrick Motorsports

CONCORD, N.C. (July 28, 2010) – Rick Hendrick this week elevated Marshall Carlson to the role of president and chief operating officer of Hendrick Motorsports. Hendrick made the announcement Tuesday to more than 500 people at the organization's employee meeting. The position of Hendrick Motorsports president most recently was held by Hendrick's late brother John Hendrick, who assumed the title in 1998. It has remained vacant since his passing in...

Read More

TV Schedule July 30-Aug. 1

NASCAR returns to Pocono Raceway as the Sprint Cup Series and - for the first time - the Camping World Truck Series take on the Tricky Triangle this weekend. Meanwhile, the Nationwide Series makes its second annual appearance at Iowa Speedway.Pocono is a different animal from the other tracks on the NASCAR circuit. The 2.5-mile triangle-shaped superspeedway has three sharp turns, all different from one another. Turn 1, with 14-degree banking, was...

Read More

Motorsports as Grief Therapy?

Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images for NASCAR The following post was written by Skirts and Scuffs contributor Jenny Sigelko during the recent weekend at Gateway International Raceway. Jenny recently lost her mother after a long illness and wanted to share her thoughts on returning to a hobby she enjoys so much. On behalf of our entire team I would like to express our condolences to Jenny and her entire family. Thanks for sharing your story Jenny...

Read More

Dover Motorsports Declines 2011 NASCAR Events at Gateway International Raceway

July 28, 2010 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Gateway International Raceway has notified NASCAR that it will not seek 2011 sanctions for its two Nationwide Series and one Camping World Truck Series races. Vice President and General Manager of Gateway, Terry Harmeson stated, “This was a difficult decision in light of the many years of earnest and continued efforts on everyone’s part to develop...

Read More

Update on the Condition of Jack Roush Following Plane Crash

Read the initial release from Roush Fenway Racing here.Concord, N.C. (July 28, 2010) – Jack Roush, co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing and chairman of ROUSH® Enterprises, remains hospitalized in serious, but stable condition following a plane accident at Wittman Air Field in Oshkosh, Wisc., yesterday.  He is currently under observation for facial injuries sustained in the accident.His passenger, Brenda Stricklin, was treated and released from a...

Read More

Labonte to Replace Ambrose for JTG Daugherty in 2011

JTG Daugherty Racing announced today that 2000 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Bobby Labonte will take the reins as driver of the No. 47 Toyota Camry for the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 36-race schedule.  “JTG Daugherty Racing is a solid race team that has come close to winning races with Marcos Ambrose and I’m looking forward to developing our new partnership in 2011,” Labonte said. “The team is thriving and their technical alliance with...

Read More

Scranton dealership to host meet-and-great with Kyle Busch

In anticipation of this weekend's races at Pocono Raceway, Kyle Busch will make an appearance at the Toyota of Scranton dealership, 3400 N. Main Ave., Scranton, on Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m.The event kicks off with a press conference. Busch will take questions from media and fans and will be on hand to sign autographs. There will be food, racecars on display and simulators.Toyota of Scranton will sponsor the No. 18 Toyota Tundra for Kyle Busch...

Read More

NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee spotlight: Richie Evans

Richard Petty may be considered the "King" of NASCAR's Cup level, but Richie Evans is the "King" when it comes to NASCAR's modified ranks, and rightfully so.The exact numbers aren't known by NASCAR, but it is estimated that Evans posted 475 wins in 1,300 starts in NASCAR Modified racing. In the 13-year span from 1973 to 1985, he captured nine modified titles, eight of them coming in consecutive seasons. The first of those titles came in 1973. Evans...

Read More

Roush Rewind: Brickyard 400

After an off weekend for the Cup drivers, NASCAR made its annual trip to storied Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the running of the Brickyard 400. Indianapolis, affectionately called Indy by fans and drivers alike, is one of the most historic tracks on the circuit. Next to the Daytona 500, the race at Indianapolis is one every driver strives to win. Winning there is an unforgettable experience for drivers, their crews, and the team owners.Two weeks ago, the Roush Fenway Racing drivers ran one of their best races of the season at Chicagoland, and...

Read More

Fans In The Stands - My ORP Experience!

For the last three years, my mom and I have scored two free Brickyard tickets. This year, we weren't so lucky. My mom had told me that we would go to the Brickyard this year even if we didn't get free tickets. The weekend of the Brickyard 400 was upon us and my mom told me that we wouldn't be going to the famous track this year. I was bummed but I understood why we weren't able to go. Then she said we would be going to the Nationwide Series race...

Read More

5 Questions After ... Brickyard 400

The Brickyard 400 turned out to be a very surprising race. Several dark horse runners were up front for most of the race, while the expected contenders never challenged for the victory. Add to that mix the string of overheating racecars that had to hit pit road less than 20 laps into the race, and “bizarre” might accurately describe all the goings-on at “The Brickyard” on Sunday afternoon. Here are some questions on my mind following the race on...

Read More

Crew Chief For The No. 83 Team In The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Penalized For Rule Violation at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 27, 2010) – NASCAR has penalized Jimmy Elledge, crew chief for the No. 83 team in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, for a rule violation committed last week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Elledge has been fined $25,000 for violating Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-J (any determination by NASCAR officials that the race equipment does not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20-2.3A (improperly attached...

Read More

No. 88 NASCAR Nationwide Series Team Penalized For Rule Violation At O’Reilly Raceway Park

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 27, 2010) – NASCAR handed down penalties Tuesday to the No. 88 team that competes in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for a rule violation committed last week at O’Reilly Raceway Park. The penalties come as a result of the team violating Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-J (any determination by NASCAR officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20A-12.3T...

Read More

Ambrose Departing JTG Daugherty at Conclusion of 2010 Season

After five successful years together in NASCAR’s top touring divisions, JTG Daugherty Racing and Marcos Ambrose will part ways at the end of the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.“JTG Daugherty Racing and our sponsors are obviously huge Marcos Ambrose fans and we are disappointed to see him leave after five great years of building a program together from the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, to the Nationwide Series, and into the Sprint Cup...

Read More

NASCAR Anonymously Fines Two Top Drivers

News broke late yesterday about NASCAR fining two drivers for comments made that were degrading to the sport or to the fans. Granted, I don't know who these drivers are I can certainly speculate who they might be.Coming off a season last year that was very vanilla, aside from the Keselowski/Hamlin Nationwide feud, I have to say I was excited this season to hear what drivers really thought and somewhat catch a glimpse of just who these guys we cheer...

Read More

McMurray Kisses the Bricks: Brickyard 400 Recap

(July 25, 2010) INDIANAPOLIS — Car owner Chip Ganassi got the expected result from an unexpected source in Sunday’s Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as race winner Jamie McMurray joined one of NASCAR Sprint Cup racing’s most exclusive clubs. Restarting second thanks to a two-tire call on a Lap 140 pit stop, McMurray powered his No. 1 Earnhardt Ganassi Racing Chevrolet past Kevin Harvick’s No. 29 Chevy on a restart with 11 laps left...

Read More

Busch Wins 8th Nationwide Race of Season in Just 16 Starts

CLERMONT, Ind.—This time, there was no controversial finish. For the second NASCAR Nationwide Series race in a row, Carl Edwards went side-by-side for the lead on the final lap. But Saturday night at O'Reilly Raceway Park, Kyle Busch held Edwards off to win the Kroger 200 at the 0.686-mile track. Last week at Gateway International Raceway, Edwards dumped Brad Keselowski coming to the checkered flag, triggering a multicar accident and forcing NASCAR...

Read More

Hornaday Snaps 22 Race Winless Streak with Win at ORP

(July 23, 2010) CLERMONT, Ind.—The back-to-basics approach seems to work for Ron Hornaday Jr. and the No. 33 Kevin Harvick Inc. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team. Hornaday Jr. snapped a 22-race winless streak in the truck series Friday night, winning the AAA Insurance 200 at O'Reilly Raceway Park. Watched by team owner Kevin Harvick, Hornaday led 129 laps and beat runner-up Kyle Busch by 2.095 seconds for his first victory since Aug. 1 of last...

Read More

Oh baby! Hornish, wife expecting second child

Maybe there really is something in the water...A day after Ryan Newman and his wife Krissie announced at Indianapolis Motor Speedway that they were expecting, Sam Hornish Jr. broke the news Saturday that he and his wife Crystal are expecting their second child.During an ESPN interview, the usually calm and collected Hornish excitedly rambled on about not knowing if the baby was a boy or a girl. The Indianapolis 500 champion was clearly thrilled about...

Read More

Reutimann and Aaron’s Team Up Through 2012

INDIANAPOLIS (JULY 23, 2010) – Michael Waltrip Racing announced today that it has signed agreements extending its relationships with driver David Reutimann and primary sponsor Aaron’s, Inc. on the No. 00 Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota through the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season.  “I’m glad both Michael Waltrip Racing and Aaron’s want to keep me around,” joked Reutimann. “I’ve been asked about my contract for the last month and we’ve had a handshake...

Read More

Starting Lineup: Camping World Truck Series – AAA Insurance 200 Presented by J.D. Byrider

While the Sprint Cup Series is coming to you from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend, the Camping World Truck Series and Nationwide Series are in action at O’Reilly Raceway Park. ORP is a .686 mile track located just a few miles away from where the big boys will play Sunday afternoon. With a time of 22.522 seconds (109.653 MPH) Timothy Peters captured the pole for Friday nights event. Starting alongside Peters is Kyle Busch.Here’s your...

Read More

An Exciting Announcement from the Brickyard: Newman Expecting First Child

Chevy Day at the Brickyard is one of the most popular fan events in the sport. Fans can head over to Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the Friday before NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 for a day of autograph and Q&A sessions with the Team Chevy drivers. Two years ago Casey Mears made the announcement from the Chevy stage that he was expecting his first child. Today, in similar fashion Ryan Newman and his wife Krissie announced that they were expecting their...

Read More

Win Dale Jr. AMP Energy official merchandise from Skirts and Scuffs

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED. CONGRATULATIONS TO JEANNIE! CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR DETAILS ON CLAIMING THE PRIZE! LOOK FOR MORE GREAT GIVEAWAYS SOON FROM SKIRTS AND SCUFFS Thanks to AMP Energy, co-sponsor of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, Skirts and Scuffs is giving away this officially licensed Dale Jr. clock and keychain to one lucky reader. The clock measures...

Read More

Keselowski and Edwards Not Backin' Down

First we heard from NASCAR and their decision on penalties for both Brad Keselowski and Carl Edwards. Now both drivers have said their peace in different media sessions in Indianapolis.Just like always, these two racers see one incident in a very different light. What's even more confusing, Brad seems to be "happy" about NASCAR's decision to also place him on probation the rest of the year. Keselowski says it "takes away the pressure of retaliation."...

Read More

NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee spotlight: Jerry Cook

When NASCAR announced its second class of nominees up for induction into the Hall of Fame recently, Jerry Cook became the second driver from NASCAR's Modified ranks to receive a nomination, following Richie Evans who was one of the inaugural 25 nominees and is nominated again this year.Cook and Evans went head to head in what turned into quite the rivalry between the two Rome, N.Y., drivers in modified racing.After beginning his racing career at...

Read More

Roush Fenway Hits One Million-Mile Mark in NASCAR Sprint Cup Action

CONCORD, N.C. (July 22, 2010) – On February 14, 1988 Jack Roush launched into his first official foray into the big-time world of NASCAR racing. The day would be a short one – lasting just under 50 of the scheduled 500 miles of the world’s biggest race. It was a humble beginning for what would grow into one of the most successful organizations in professional sports. Today - almost 25 years later - Roush Fenway Racing has covered over one million miles in Sprint Cup action, enough miles to cover the Earth 40 times over.“You sure can’t say that...

Read More

Multi-Truck Qualifying Procedure Planned For Inaugural NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Event At Pocono Raceway

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 21, 2010) – NASCAR announced today that it will revise the qualifying procedure for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series’ inaugural Pocono Mountains 125 at Pocono Raceway on Saturday, July 31, with a multi-truck session on the 2.5-mile track. The order in which trucks will qualify for the 36 available positions will be based on their practice speeds from final practice on Friday, July 30. Times will be inverted, allowing...

Read More