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Hendrick Motorsports elevates Carlson to president, COO

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:27:49 +0000

Concord, NC – Marshall Carlson has been named president and COO of Hendrick Motorsports. The title of president has remained vacant since October 2004, when owner Rick Hendrick's brother, John Hendrick, passed away. Carlson became executive vice president and general…

Jack Roush hospitalized following plane crash

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:58:31 +0000

Milwaukee, WI – Jack Roush, co-owner of Roush racing, was hospitalized Tuesday night following a plane crash at Wittman Air field in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Roush was landing his Hawker Beechcraft Premier jet when the crash took place around 6:15 p.m.…

Hamlin seeking third straight win at Pocono

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:58:40 +0000

Long Pond, PA – Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup. Date: Sunday, August 1. Race: Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500. Site: Pocono Raceway. Track: 2.5-mile triangle. Start time: 1:00 p.m. (et). Laps: 200. Miles: 500. 2009 winner: Denny Hamlin. Television: ESPN. Radio:…

This Week in Auto Racing July 30 – August 1

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:51:07 +0000

By Chris Symeon, Motorsports Editor Long Pond, PA – All three of NASCAR's national touring series are in action this weekend, with the Sprint Cup and Camping World Truck Series at Pocono and the Nationwide Series at Iowa. Formula One…

Ambrose, JTG Daugherty Racing parting ways at season's end

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:09:48 +0000

Cornelius, NC – JTG Daugherty Racing and driver Marcos Ambrose will part ways at the end of the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, team officials announced on Tuesday. Ambrose has driven the No.47 Toyota for JTG Daugherty Racing since…

McMurray wins Brickyard 400, gives Ganassi “triple crown”

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 02:03:48 +0000

Indianapolis, IN – Jamie McMurray made racing history for team owner Chip Ganassi on Sunday by winning the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. McMurray gave Ganassi the “triple crown” of American oval racing this year, as Ganassi became the…

Montoya grabs pole for Brickyard 400

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:04:41 +0000

Indianapolis, IN – Juan Pablo Montoya captured the pole for the Brickyard 400 after posting the quickest lap in Saturday's qualifying at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Montoya edged defending race winner Jimmie Johnson for the pole with a lap of 182.278…

Reutimann signs contract extension with MWR

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:44:24 +0000

Indianapolis, IN – David Reutimann has signed a multi-year contract extension with Michael Waltrip Racing to remain as driver of the No.00 Toyota through the 2012 Sprint Cup Series season. Reutimann and team owner Michael Waltrip made the announcement Friday…

Johnson aiming for fourth Brickyard 400 win

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:39:13 +0000

Indianapolis, IN – Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup. Date: Sunday, July 25. Race: Brickyard 400. Site: Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Track: 2.5- mile rectangle. Start time: 1:00 p.m. (et). Laps: 160. Miles: 400. 2009 winner: Jimmie Johnson. Television: ESPN. Radio: IMS Radio…

This Week in Auto Racing July 23 – 25

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:11:32 +0000

By Chris Symeon, Motorsports Editor Indianapolis, IN – NASCAR is in Indianapolis this weekend, and that means someone will kiss the bricks at the “big” track, while a lot of beating and banging will go on at the nearby “short”…