Archive for July, 2009
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Submitted by The Motorsports Soapbox
An internet report claiming that Reed Sorenson will be released by Richard Petty Motorsports as part of a downsizing of the team’s Sprint Cup roster appears to be premature.
The Ford Racing website dished a little dirt on the competition this week, reporting on rumors that Sorenson will be replaced by former [...]
Ryan Newman 2009 Pocono II Preview
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Ryan Newman At Pocono Raceway
Stats Provided By Racing News Digest
Starts
Poles
Wins
Top 5
Top 10
Led
AVG ST
AVG FN
DNF
15
2
1
6
7
162
9.80
13.33
2
When Ryan Newman isn’t behind the wheel of a racecar turning laps, there’s a good bet what the avid outdoorsman is doing — fishing. That’s why Newman counts this weekend’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stop at [...]
Part 2: Talking With And Getting To Know Caitlin Shaw
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This is part 2 of a 2 part interview Caitlin Shaw had with me here at Racing News Digest. She was gracious enough to put up with me asking all kinds of questions so that I could get to know her a little and pass that information onto the readers here. [...]
Americans Do Show Their Respect
Submitted by DaleJarrett4Ever
My dad sent this video to me and I wanted to share it with all of my friends here. Most of us take for granted the freedom which we are given here in the United States and often forget those that are overseas protecting our freedom from those who want to take it [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Ford Tabs Mustang For 2010 Nationwide Series
Submitted by The Motorsports Soapbox
Ford Motor Company announced today that it will field the Ford Mustang in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, beginning with a limited rollout of the series’ new car in 2010. The Mustang is a legendary make in drag racing, road racing and drifting, but it has never competed in any modern-era NASCAR-sanctioned [...]
NASCAR: Multiple Witnesses Saw Mayfield Use Methamphetamine
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NASCAR says it has “a significant number” of witnesses who will testify to Jeremy Mayfield’s long-term and recent use of methamphetamine.
Attorneys for the sanctioning body said those witnesses are reluctant to testify in the aftermath of disparaging comments made by Mayfield about his stepmother, Lisa Mayfield, after she said recently that [...]
2010 Roush, Yates Lineups Taking Shape
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Yates Racing co-owner Max Jones says he plans to run at least two full-time cars next season, including the #98 Ford with driver Paul Menard and Menards sponsorship. Jones discounted reports that Menard might race elsewhere in 2010, saying that a deal is in place to retain both driver and sponsor.
Jones [...]
Meet the Rocketman!
Submitted by Ryan Newman News and Information
I caught this on my local radio station WZZO today, I’m sure some of you know about this already but I figured I’d post for the rest of you like me that didn’t know about it.
Ryan Newman, aka the Rocketman will be signing autographs in Lyon Station, PA on [...]
Ryan Newman Indianapolis Race Report
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For Ryan Newman and the No. 39 Haas Automation/U.S. Army team, track position and tire issues proved to be the biggest challenges in Sunday’s 16th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Both proved to be insurmountable as Newman soldiered to a [...]
Ryan Newman Finishes 14th At Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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You can keep up with my in race reports following Ryan Newman at my Twitter account. I am @ryannewmaninfo.
Ryan Newman started today’s race in 17th and 7th in the points position.
He finished the Allstate 400 At The Brickyard in 14th and 7th in the points.
At the beginning of the [...]
Talking With And Getting To Know Caitlin Shaw: Part 1
Submitted by RACING NEWS DIGEST
This is part 1 of a 2 part interview Caitlin Shaw had with me here at Racing News Digest. She was gracious enough to put up with me asking all kinds of questions so that I could get to know her a little and pass that information onto the readers here. [...]
Jimmie Johnson Wins Indianapolis, Montoya Has Dominant Car But Speeds On Pit Road
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Jimmie Johnson was the driver kissing the bricks at The Brickyard this evening after winning the Allstate 400 At The Brickyard. This is Jimmie Johnson’s 3rd win and first driver ever to do it back to back.
Jimmie Johnson held off a hard driving Mark Martin for the win. Martin was able [...]
NASCAR Records - Ron Hornaday Wins 4th Straight NCWTS Race
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Ron Hornaday has made it to the checkered flag first 4 times in a row now after winning last night at O’Reilly Raceway Park for the AAA Insurance 200.
This fourth win comes after winning at Milwaukee Mile, Memphis Motorsports Park and Kentucky Speedway.
“I didn’t think I could hold my breath that [...]
UPDATE: Jeremy Mayfield Sells Team To John Carter
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Most of this is from nascar.com
Well, I guess Jeremy Mayfield won’t be back on the track anytime soon. Today a the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals presented a one page decision basically overturning U.S. District Court Judge Graham Mullen’s decision to lift Mayfield’s suspension.
And now it appears that Jeremy Mayfield [...]
Will Jeremy Mayfield Be At Indianapolis This Weeken, Court Says NO
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The soap opera “Days Of Jeremy Mafield’s Life” continues.
Today 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals presented a one page decision basically overturning U.S. District Court Judge Graham Mullen’s decision to lift Mayfield’s suspension.
“Upon review of appellants’ motion for a stay of the preliminary injunction pending appeal and appellees’ response, the Court [...]
After Being Fastest In Happy Hour, Ryan Newman Qualifies 17th At Indianapolis
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Ryan Newman had great practice times of the weekend for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard coming in 5th, 8th and 1st fastest.
Then he turned around and qualified 17th, his worst starting position by 9 positions. Previously his worst starting position was 8th.
I don’t put a whole lot of [...]
Ryan Newman Has Fast Practices At Indianapolis
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On Friday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Ryan Newman had some pretty fast practice times coming in 5th and 8th in practices. I don’t know about practices but Newman usually qualifies pretty good at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
In fact Newman’s best average starting position is at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. With 8 [...]
Ryan Newman Friday Indianapolis Media Visit
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RYAN NEWMAN, NO. 39 HAAS AUTOMATION IMPALA SS met with media and discussed double file restarts, racing at IMS, his relationship with owner and teammate, Tony Stewart, last year’s tire issues, and more.
COMPARING THIS YEAR TO LAST YEAR AT INDY
“Typically, I’ve had pretty good cars here. I was just [...]
Ryan Newman Finished 8th At ORP In USAC Silver Crown Race
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Ryan Newman did not have a bad night I don’t think. He finished 8th and 1 laps down. If you watched last night you saw most of the field was put a lap down by Bobby Santos III who grabbed the lead on lap 27.
FEATURE: (100 laps) 1. Bobby [...]
Taking A Look At Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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It is pretty sad but the first thing that comes to my mind with Indianapolis Motor Speedway is Goodyear’s failure last year to bring a tire that the drivers could race on. It is completely possible that you have put a mental block on that race due to how awful it [...]
Taking A Look At Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Submitted by RACING NEWS DIGEST
It is pretty sad but the first thing that comes to my mind with Indianapolis Motor Speedway is Goodyear’s failure last year to bring a tire that the drivers could race on. It is completely possible that you have put a mental block on that race due to how awful it [...]
Martinsville Understands The Fans, Chicagoland Does Not
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In these time of economic troubles and NASCAR race tracks having a harder and harder time packing in the fans, some tracks seem to get it and some don’t.
Martinsville Speedway has the right idea and has put forward a great idea to try and draw a crowd in for the race [...]
Ryan Newman 2009 Indianapolis Preview
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Ryan Newman At Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Stats Provided By Racing News Digest
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Poles
Wins
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Top 10
Led
AVG ST
AVG FN
DNF
8
0
0
1
1
14
4.88
22.38
2
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (July 22, 2009) – “You have to know the past to understand the present.” – Dr. Carl Sagan
When NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Ryan Newman walks through the garage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, [...]
Chitwood Leaving Indy For ISC Role
Submitted by The Motorsports Soapbox
Indianapolis Motor Speedway President and Chief Operating Officer Joie Chitwood will step down after this week’s Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. Chitwood will become Vice President of Business Operations for International Speedway Corporation after completing his final day with IMS on Thursday, August 6.
ISC has also announced that W. Grant Lynch [...]
Ryan Newman Silver Crown Racing Thursday At ORP
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WATCH THE USAC RACE THURSDAY NIGHT –
If you didn’t know, USAC streams a lot of their races over the internet. If I am reading their page correctly, Thursday night will be on of those races. So fire up the ol’ ‘puter, sit back and watch some USAC Silver Crown [...]
