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Homestead Rookie Notes:

#01-Regan Smith was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the November 9 Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix, scoring a 23rd-place finish. Smith grabbed top rookie honors for the 10th time in 2008. Sam Hornish Jr. leads Regan Smith by three points (199-196) in...

More on Earnhardt-Ganassi Merger:

A key player in the merger was Dodge Motorsports, which gave its blessing to team owner Chip Ganassi to pursue the partnership with a Chevy organization. "Number one, we want all of our business partners to be healthy like we want to be healthy,'' said Mike Delahanty...

Latest DEI/Ganassi merger news UPDATE 2:

The Chip Ganassi-Teresa Earnhardt merger may be back on, with Ganassi the on-track presence for what would be a two-car DEI operation, under the Chevy banner. Earnhardt needs a second team sponsorship in order to keep her Chevrolet technology deal. However, why Ganassi...

Racing Resources Says “¦

* Jimmie Johnson won the Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. He posted his 40th career series victory in his 254th career race. Johnson posted his seventh victory in 2008, second behind Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch, who each have eight wins in 2008...

Hornish back to Indy Cars? UPDATE denied:

Though #77-Sam Hornish Jr. again finished ahead of fellow rookie of the year contender #01-Regan Smith, padding his lead in the ROTY standings, rumors continue to swirl that Hornish Jr. could be headed back to Indy Cars next season.(Yahoo Sports)(11-3-2008) UPDATE: ...

Phoenix Rookie Notes:

#77-Sam Hornish Jr. was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the November 2 Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, scoring a 23rd-place finish. Hornish Jr. grabbed top rookie honors for the fourth consecutive race and for the 11th time in 2008. Sam Hornish Jr. leads #...

Hornish back to Indy Cars?

Though #77-Sam Hornish Jr. again finished ahead of fellow rookie of the year contender #01-Regan Smith, padding his lead in the ROTY standings, rumors continue to swirl that Hornish Jr. could be headed back to Indy Cars next season.(Yahoo Sports)(11-3-2008)...

Rookie of the Year Candidates:

where do they start at Texas: Michael McDowell, DNR #01-Regan Smith, 186.207mph, starts 25th Patrick Carpentier, DNR #77-Sam Hornish (X), 186.335mph, starts 21st...

Texas Rookie Notes:

#77-Sam Hornish Jr. was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the October 26 Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, scoring a 24th-place finish. Hornish Jr. grabbed top rookie honors for the third consecutive race and for the 10th time in 2008. Sam Hornish Jr. ...

Atlanta Rookie Notes:

#77-Sam Hornish Jr. was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the October 19 TUMS QuikPak 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Hornish Jr. took top rookie honors for the ninth time this season and was credited with a 34th-place finish in the race. #01-Regan Smith and #77-Sam...

Martinsville Rookie Notes:

#77-Sam Hornish Jr. was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the October 11 Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Hornish Jr. scored a 22nd-place finish and took top rookie honors for the eighth time this season. He was the top Raybestos Rookie in both races...

DEI working on the future:

Max Siegel, Bobby Hutchens and John Story are trying to hold Dale Earnhardt Inc. together, rebuild it and find solid sponsorships for 2009 in a dismal economic climate. Siegel heard the rumors that swirled through the Lowe's Motor Speedway garage last weekend, including...

Special helmet for Smith at LMS:

Doug Warf, Director of Community Relations and Executive Director of the Kids "N Community Foundation for the Carolina Hurricanes, announced that NASCAR driver #01-Regan Smith will wear a special Carolina Hurricanes-themed helmet on Saturday, Oct. 11, during the Bank...

Dan Stillman named Wypall Crew Chief of the Race in Talladega:

Dan Stillman, crew chief of the #01 DEI/Principal Financial Group Chevy driven by Regan Smith, was named the Wypall Wipers Crew Chief of the Race for Sunday's strong performance in the AMP Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. After qualifying in the fourth position...

Charlotte Rookie Notes/Facts:

#01-Regan Smith ]almost won the race] was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the October 5 AMP Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Smith scored an 18th-place finish and took Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors for the ninth time in 2008. Smith leads #77-Sam Hornish...

Below yellow line at Daytona/Talladega OK on last lap? NO UPDATE 3:

This was posted back in Feb 2007 about the Truck Series race at Daytona. The 'rule' was metnioned at the end of ABC's broadcast, but NASCAR ruled otherwise. Drivers throughout the Craftsman Truck Series garage were still talking about last week's [Feb 2007] three-wide...

Stewart finally wins at Talladega:

#20-Tony Stewart won the Amp 500 at Talladega Superspeedway for his 1st win of 2008, his 1st win ever in a Cup race at Talladega after six 2nd place finishes and his 33rd career win [ties him for 17th all time wins with Fireball Roberts]. It was Stewart's first win...

Talladega Superspeedway Race Fast Facts:

The 28 Lap Leaders in the AMP Energy 500 sets the all-time Sprint Cup record for different leaders in a race. Tony Stewart won the AMP Energy 500, his 33rd victory in 350 Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first victory and 15th top-10 finish in 2008. This is his...

Talladega Superspeedway Qualifying Fast Facts:

Travis Kvapil won the Coors Light Pole Award for the AMP Energy 500 with a lap of 51.109 seconds, 187.364 mph. This is his first pole in 100 Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first pole and first top-10 start in 2008. This is his first pole in five races at Talladega...

Rookie of the Year Candidates:

where do they start at Talladega: #00-Michael McDowell, not running the race #01-Regan Smith, 187.181, starts 4th #10-Patrick Carpentier, 185.215, starts DNQ #77-Sam Hornish, 185.258, starts DNQ...