On Pit Road

Nationwide Series champion Stenhouse named 19th recipient of Gorsline Scholarship

2012-01-09T12:14:00.001-05:00

Photo credit: Chris Graythen/ Getty Images for NASCAR) INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 9, 2011) - Ricky Stenhouse Jr., of Cornelius, N.C., was selected to receive the 19th annual Gorsline Scholarship, presented by Gorsline Company of Rochester, N.Y. At the age of 23, Stenhouse won the hotly-contested 2011 Nationwide Series championship, his first, driving for Roush Fenway Racing. He was honored Sunday at

Bayne’s Signed Up For 2012 in the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion

2012-01-05T17:01:00.001-05:00

In an off-season that has seen several surprising driver changes, there's one winning combination that isn't about to break up. Trevor Bayne will remain in the seat of the Wood Brothers No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion. Bayne, who delivered the Woods their fifth Daytona 500 triumph in just his second start in the No. 21 Ford Fusion, said he's pleased to be putting any off-season

Darrell Waltrip - Never Silent About His Talents - Which Were Many

2012-01-05T15:27:00.001-05:00

2012 NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee Won Three Championships, 84 Races DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 5, 2012) – You always knew Darrell Waltrip was there from his racing beginnings at the Nashville Fairgrounds through three championships, 84 victories and a broadcasting career with FOX Sports and SPEED. He was never silent about his talents and had the ability to back them up with results. Fellow

Kellogg Company Returns as a Primary Sponsor of Edwards' No. 99 Ford

2011-12-15T10:23:00.000-05:00

CONCORD, N.C. (Dec. 15, 2011) – Roush Fenway Racing and Kellogg Company have announced the multi-year extension of their NASCAR partnership. Kellogg will serve as a primary sponsor of the No. 99 Ford for four Sprint Cup races in 2012, teaming its famed Kellogg's™ Frosted Flakes cereal and Cheez-It® crackers with perennial championship contender and fan favorite Carl Edwards. Kellogg has been

NASCAR DRIVER GREG BIFFLE TO PARTICIPATE IN 2012 ROSE PARADE

2011-12-14T16:45:00.003-05:00

CONCORD, N.C. (Dec. 14, 2011) – NASCAR driver Greg Biffle will help Natural Balance Pet Foods make a “splash” in the upcoming 123rd Rose Parade on January 2nd, 2012. In 2010 the Natural Balance float rolled into the Guinness Book of World records as the world’s longest float and in 2011, took the record for the world’s heaviest float. This year the Natural Balance float will be 116 feet

GORDON PICKED TO LEAD NO. 22 SHELL/PENNZOIL DODGE TEAM

2011-12-14T16:45:00.001-05:00

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (December 14, 2011) – Penske Racing announced today that Todd Gordon is the new crew chief of the No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge Charger in the NASCAR Cup Series. The internal move comes on the heels of a successful 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) campaign, during which Gordon led the No. 22 Discount Tire Dodge Charger to six wins and six pole positions. “Our first

Brian Pattie Joins Michael Waltrip Racing

2011-12-05T17:21:00.001-05:00

Veteran Crew Chief To Lead Clint Bowyer's No. 15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota In 2012 CORNELIUS, N.C. – Michael Waltrip Racing today announced that Brian Pattie will serve as crew chief for Clint Bowyer's No.15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota Camry in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series beginning in 2012. "Brian is someone whose been on our radar for a very long time," said Waltrip. "He brings a strong technical

Penske Racing and Kurt Busch Mutually Agree to Separation

2011-12-05T16:53:00.001-05:00

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (December 5, 2011) – Penske Racing announced today that it has reached a mutual agreement with driver Kurt Busch to end its driver/race team relationship, effective immediately. The team will evaluate its options for the driver of the No. 22 Sprint Cup Series car in the future while Busch will seek new opportunities with another race team. "I appreciate the victories that

NO. 99 AFLAC FORD FUSION CREW BEST IN THE PITS FOR 2011

2011-12-01T17:26:00.001-05:00

NO. 99 AFLAC FORD FUSION CREW BEST IN THE PITS FOR 2011 Carl Edward's Pit Crew Wins the 2011 Mechanix Wear Most Valuable Pit Crew Award and $100,000 Grand Prize LOS ANGELES (December 1, 2011) – There's no insurance for good finishes like a great pit crew. And the pit crew for the No. 99 AFLAC Ford Fusion of Carl Edwards did just that – delivering the best average finish of 4.9 for the Chase

Richard Childress Named 2011 NASCAR Buddy Shuman Award Winner

2011-12-01T17:24:00.000-05:00

WELCOME, N.C. (December 1, 2011) - Richard Childress, president and chief executive officer of Richard Childress Racing, was named the 2011 NASCAR Buddy Shuman Award winner today during the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Luncheon at the Bellagio Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The NASCAR Buddy Shuman Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to the growth of NASCAR

Blickensderfer Named Crew Chief of RCR's No. 31 Caterpillar/Wheaties Racing Team

2011-11-28T17:04:00.001-05:00

WELCOME, N.C. (November 28, 2011) -- Richard Childress Racing has named Drew Blickensderfer as the crew chief for the No. 31 Caterpillar/Wheaties Racing team with driver Jeff Burton for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. Luke Lambert, interim crew chief during the latter part of the 2011 season for the No. 31 team, will assume a yet-to-be announced new position at RCR.

Jeff Gordon Aims To End Hunger

2011-10-19T21:56:00.002-04:00

As you all know, I had the privilege of traveling to Charlotte last week for a fantastic race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. But in the midst of the Dollar General 300 and the Bank of America 500 practices, qualifying, and races I was able to bear witness to a bit of a softer side of one of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series most accomplished drivers. On Friday, October 18th, I had the

Kenseth Claims 3rd Victory of 2011 at Charlotte

2011-10-16T02:18:00.002-04:00