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Kobalt withdraws sponsorship bid: UPDATE 2: Search continues; UPS, Camping World??

Kobalt Tools, the Lowe's brand that was considered the leader to be the title sponsor of the NASCAR truck series, has withdrawn from the bidding, sources say. Craftsman is in its final season as the title sponsor. With Kobalt stepping away, the door is open for Craftsman...

Camping World named as Presenting Sponsor of the O’Reilly 200:

Camping World, primary sponsor for the Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) #33 NASCAR Nationwide Series and #33 NASCAR Truck Series entries, has been named as the presenting sponsor of the O'Reilly 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The O'Reilly 200 presented by Camping World RV ...

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Watkins race 22 of 36]:

1) #18-Kyle Busch 3254 [8 wins] 2) #99-Carl Edwards 3012 -242 [4 wins] 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson 3010 -244 [2 wins] 4) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2985 -269 [1 win] 5) #31-Jeff Burton 2945 -309 [1 win] 6) #24-Jeff Gordon 2754 -500 7) #20-Tony Stewart 2744 -510 8) #9-Kasey Kahne...

Mears or Truex to the #33? UPDATE:

Richard Childress is still looking for the right driver to add to his Cup team. He said earlier this year that Richard Childress Racing plans to add a fourth Cup driver for next season, joining Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton and Clint Bowyer. But the search has dragged...

Latest on Truex UPDATE 5 re-signs with DEI:

#1-Martin Truex Jr. said he is closer to deciding whether he will be back with Dale Earnhardt Inc. next year. And that's about all he'd say about his future on Friday at Pocono Raceway. DEI plans to pick up its option on Truex for next season but they have yet to come...

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So…what did the points standings look like a year ago after Pocono and 21 races?

all made it into the chase five races later 1) #24-Jeff Gordon 3236 [6th in 2008, finished 2nd in 2007] 2) #11-Denny Hamlin 2870 -366 [12th,10th] 3) #17-Matt Kenseth 2825 -411 [4th,13th] 4) #31-Jeff Burton 2763 -473 [8th,5th] 5) #20-Tony Stewart 2749 -487 [6th,9th] ...

Racing Resources Says…

* Ron Fellows won the NAPA Auto Parts 200 Presented by Dodge at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. * The race made history when the cars restarted on Lap 14 with rain tires. It was the first time that cars competed in a NASCAR race with rain tires. The race was called early...

Shane Wilson working with Harvick at Watkins Glen:

This week Richard Childress Racing's (RCR) Shane Wilson will be atop the pit box of the #33 Camping World Chevy, calling the shots for Kevin Harvick. Wilson is helping out the team while interim crew chiefs Rick Ren and Ernie Cope return to their roles with the #33...

Hornaday finishes fourth in rain-shortened NNS race at Montreal:

Ron Hornaday and the No. 33 Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) Camping World Chevrolet started the NAPA Auto Parts 200 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve from the 12th position and earned a fourth-place finish when heavy rain forced NASCAR to call the race with 48 of the 74 laps complete...

Racing Resources Says “¦

* Carl Edwards won the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway from the 15th-place starting position. It was Edwards' 11th career Sprint Cup victory in 142 races, and fourth win of the season. * This marked only the fourth race in 2008 that has been won...

Silly Season 2008 #21-29:

so where do things stand with news and rumors in the Sprint Cup Series? Let's break down a few a day for the next week or so, also see my 2009 Team Chart for all the teams #21 The team will be back in 2009, but no idea who will drive. Bill Elliott, who is running a...

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Pocono race 21 of 36]:

1) #18-Kyle Busch 3059 [7 wins] 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2883 -176 [1 win] 3) #99-Carl Edwards 2874 -185 [4 wins][would be 2nd w/out 100pts penalty] 4) #48-Jimmie Johnson 2859 -200 [2 wins] 5) #31-Jeff Burton 2833 -226 [1 win] 6) #24-Jeff Gordon 2678 -381 7) #9-Kasey...

Kurt Busch testing and Road Atlanta UPDATE 2:

In preparation for the Aug. 10 return to road course racing at Watkins Glen, N.Y., Kurt Busch, Pat Tryson, and crew are scheduled to be testing at Road Atlanta Tuesday (7/29/08). "We like Road Atlanta because it offers a layout that pretty much covers it all," Pat ...

Racing Resources Says “¦

* Jimmie Johnson won the Allstate 400 at The Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Johnson won the race from the Coor's Light pole starting position. He is only the second driver to win at Indy from the pole. Kevin Harvick won at Indy in 2003 from the pole. * Johnson...

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Indy race 20 of 36]:

1) #18-Kyle Busch 3004 [7 wins] 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2751 -253 [1 win] 3) #31-Jeff Burton 2733 -271 [1 win] 4) #48-Jimmie Johnson 2689 -315 [2 wins] 5) #99-Carl Edwards 2684 -320 [3 wins][would be 2nd w/out 100pts penalty] 6) #24-Jeff Gordon 2539 -465 7) #16-Greg...

Harvick rain delayed at Oxford: UPDATE: he wins

The TD Banknorth 250 featuring Kevin Harvick against a field of top local and regional drivers was postponed Sunday because of rain. Race officials said qualifying heats would resume Monday afternoon, weather permitting. Rain remained in the forecast and there was ...

VFW back on board #33:

For the second time in 2008, the KHI #33 Chevrolet Silverado will carry the red, white and blue colors of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States' paint scheme. The #33 VFW Chevy debuted on March 29 at Martinsville Speedway and is scheduled to run in four...

Busch making first truck start at Kentucky: UPDATE Chasing History:

Kyle Busch will be back behind the wheel of the #51 Miccosukee Resort Billy Ballew Motorsports Toyota Tundra for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at the Kentucky Speedway Saturday, July 19, 2008. Busch will be making his first start in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck...

Ren interim crew chief for Harvick at Chicagoland: UPDATE 2: Rogers out

During the Nationwide Series qualifying session on ESPN, it was noted that Rick Ren is acting as interim crew chief for the #33-KHI Chevy with driver, Kevin Harvick for the Dollar General 300 at Chicagoland Speedway [Ren is currently crew chief for #33-Ron Hornaday...

Chicago Race Fast Facts:

.. Kyle Busch won the LifeLock.com 400, his 11th victory in 133 Sprint Cup Series races. .. This is his seventh victory and 13th top-10 finish in 2008. .. This is his first victory and second top-10 finish in four races at Chicagoland Speedway. .. Jimmie Johnson (second...