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Menard and DEI? UPDATE 2 engines?

been hearing that John Menard, who's son Paul, runs for DEI in the Busch Series [#11 Menard Chevy] may be buying into ownership of DEI...not sure if in part or whole....or at all.(5-20-2005) UPDATE: Richie Gilmore, Director of Motorsports at Dale Earnhardt Inc., strongly...

Rumblings – Infineon Raceway:

Tony Stewart was much the best this afternoon and it was just a matter of time till he got by Ricky Rudd late (lap 100) to prove it. Tony won today's Dodge/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway after dominating much of the second half (leading 39 of the 110 laps). This...

Gordon wins pole at Infineon Raceway:

#24-Jeff Gordon won the Budweiser Pole for the Dodge/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway with a new track qualifying record of 94.325mph [the old record was from June 2004 by Gordon at 94.303]. Gordon was the only driver to run faster then the track record. It is Gordon...

Sonoma Qualifying Notes:

Jeff Gordon won the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Bud Pole for the Dodge/SaveMart 350, lapping Infineon Raceway in 75.950 seconds at 94.325 mph. He broke his own trackqualifying record of 75.968 seconds, 94.303 mph, set in 2004. This is Jeff Gordons 54th career Bud...

Ramblings – Sonoma:

In a season that's been less than stellar, Jeff Gordon set a new track record today at Infineon Raceway for Sunday's Dodge/Save Mart 350...breaking his year-old mark. Gordon, the last driver to take a time, ran 94.325 mph (75.950 seconds) to take his second Bud pole...

Jones in a 2nd RGM car UPDATE:

P.J. Jones is listed in a 2nd Robby Gordon Motorsports Harrah's Chevy for the Dodge/Save Mart 350 at the Infineon Raceway.(Sonoma Entry List)(6-21-2005) UPDATE: RGM had entered P.J. Jones in the #71 Harrahs Chevrolet as a second entry. However, after careful consideration...

Rumblings – Michigan:

It was Roush Racing again today at Michigan International Speedway. This time it was Greg Biffle who took the Batman Begins 400 by not pitting, leading the final 31 circuits and outlasting Tony Stewart (who took four fresh tires on that last stop), capturing his ...

Robby tests at Sonoma:

#7-Robby Gordon tested at Infineon Raceway this past week and said he ran faster then the track record.(MRN Radio MIS Qualifying coverage)(6-18-2005)...

Newman smashes old track record to win pole:

#12-Ryan Newman won the Budweiser Pole for the Batman Begins 400 at Michigan International Speedway with a new track qualifying record of 194.232mph [the old record was from June 2001 by Dale Earnhardt Jr. at 191.149]. Twenty-six drivers broke the track record. The...

Michigan Qualifying Notes:

Ryan Newman won the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Bud Pole for the Batman Begins 400, lapping Michigan International Speedway in 37.069 seconds at 194.232 mph. He broke Dale Earnhardt Jrs, track-qualifying record of 37.667 seconds, 191.149 mph, set Aug. 18, 2000. This...

Ramblings – Michigan:

We usually call him Mr. Friday, this week he's Mr. Saturday, but I'm sure he'd like to be known as Mr. Sunday! Ryan Newman captured the Bud Pole yet again today at Michigan International Speedway for Sunday's Batman Begins 400 with a time of 37.069 (194.232 mph). This...

Menards to sponsor Gordon at Michigan:

Robby Gordon Motorsports [RGM] will debut its #7 Menards Chevrolet at Michigan International Speedway this weekend in the Batman Begins 400. This will be the first of three races Menards will serve as the team's primary sponsor, with races at Chicagoland Speedway and...

Gordon Shifts…loses tranny UPDATE correction::

Despite NASCAR's new gear rule that supposedly eliminated the ability to shift, word was that #7-Robby Gordon ever the rebel did shift, which is what caused the transmission failure that put him out of the race.(Yahoo Sports)(6-13-2005) UPDATE - correction: been...

Mexican driver looks to make first Cup start at Sonoma:

At Infineon Raceway, JosÃ© Luis RamÃrez will attempt to become only the second Mexican-born driver to compete in a NASCAR Nextel Cup race. Sponsored by Bay Area-based mortgage company Pro30.com, he will try to qualify the #52 Dodge for the Dodge/Save Mart 350, ...

Rain Cancels Second Day of Testing at Infineon Raceway:

The second day of a two-day NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series test session was canceled on Wednesday at Infineon Raceway because of rain. #36-Boris Said, who has placed sixth the last two years at Infineon Raceway in the Dodge/Save Mart 350, posted the top time on Tuesday over...

Said Fastest During First Day of Testing at Infineon Raceway:

#36-Boris Said posted the fastest time on Tuesday during the first day of a two-day NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series test session at Infineon Raceway. Said, who has placed sixth the last two years at Infineon Raceway in the Dodge/Save Mart 350, turned the 10-turn, 1.99-mile...

Robby Gordon Wins Baja 500 Overall:

Returning to his racing roots, NASCAR Team Owner/Driver Robby Gordon began his double-duty weekend with a stunning overall 4-wheel and SCORE Trophy-Truck victory in the 37th Tecate SCORE Baja 500 desert race in Ensenada, Mexico. Leaving shortly after finishing the ...

Robby racing in Mexico on Sat. Truex to practice the #7:

#7-Robby Gordon will return to his racing roots to compete in his #83 Red Bull Chevy CK1500 Trophy-Truck in the SCORE Baja 500 on Saturday. The Three-time SCORE class point champion will once again pull double-duty, qualifying for the NEXTEL Cup event in Dover on Friday...

Alabama NASCAR License Plates Available:

Alabama motorist will have a chance to show their true racing colors Tuesday when the Alabama Department of Motor Vehicles allows state race fans to begin purchasing "Race Plates" as their official registration license plates. The 20 distinctive license plates are ...

Wilson signs up with Robby:

Fruit of the Loom and Chicago-based Wilson Sporting Goods have entered into a licensing agreement whereby the world-renowned apparel company will produce, sell and market a line of Activewear products inspired by and designed for today's athletes. Wilson is one of ...