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Penske 3D:

Penske 3D: 3D Systems Corp. announced it has joined forces in a technology and marketing alliance with Penske Racing for its NASCAR Winston Cup programs. Penske Racing uses 3D Systems solid imaging technology to build prototype parts for Winston Cup Series cars driven...

Wallace Mechaic to make a Dash:

Wallace Mechaic to make a Dash: Chuck Gafrarar has made plenty of trips to Daytona International Speedway as a mechanic on the #2 Miller Lite Ford driven by Rusty Wallace in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series. On Saturday during the first day of a two-day NASCAR Goody's...

Buddy Parrott leaves Roush? UPDATE retires:

Buddy Parrott leaves Roush? UPDATE retires: hearing rumblings that Roush Performance Development Manager and lengendary crew chief, Buddy Parrott has parted ways with Roush Racing(12-24-2001) UPDATE: One of the longtime mainstays in the NASCAR garage has retired. 62...

Pemberton to Petty? UPDATE:

Pemberton to Petty? UPDATE: rumors have former #2 crew chief, Robin Pemberton going to work for Petty Enterprises in some capcity (team manager, general magaer, consultant - but not as a crew chief) for the 2002 season.(12-7-2001) UPDATE: Robin Pemberton has been named...

#14 Assoc:

For the second consecutive year, Circle Bar Racing is pleased to announce that Lennox Industries has signed on to be an associate sponsor of the #14 Ford during the 2002 NCTS season. Lennox proudly supports racing and is also an associate sponsor of the #2 Ford Taurus...

Newman will be #12:

Newman will be #12: Ryan Newman's fleet of Alltel Team Penske Ford Taurus race cars will carry the number 12 for the 2002 Cup season. Penske Racing South officials confirmed the move today, citing the equity position and history the team has with the number. The Penske...

Not NASCAR but….

Not NASCAR but.... CART co-founder Roger Penske [and owner of the #2-Rusty Wallace and #02-Ryan Newman Cup teams] is leaving CART for the rival IRL. Penske plans to race in all IRL events next season, including the Indianapolis 500, Penske Racing president Tim Cindric...

Locked out and released?

Locked out and released? Rumor has it that there have been more job cuts with the #12 team at Penske Racing. The team used to employ around 60 people, but roughly 40 were let go when Penske decided to cut back from three Winston Cup teams to two. Word is that some ...

Brad Parrott to crew chief Burton:

Roush Racing announced that Brad Parrott will assume the role of crew chief for the #9 Gain Laundry Detergent Ford with driver Jeff Burton in the BGN Series. Parrott assumes his responsibilities as crew chief immediately. Parrott is no stranger to racing, and he's ...

Pemberton out? Sospenzo in? UPDATE yes…and no:

Pemberton out? Sospenzo in? UPDATE yes...and no: hearing that former #12 Penske crew chief, Peter Sospenzo, will be named to the crew chief position of the #2 Miller Lite/Penske Racing Ford and driver Rusty Wallace. Supposedly current #2 crew chief, Robin Pemberton...

Rusty and Harley again:

Rusty and Harley again: hearing that #2_Rusty Wallace will once again run a Harley Davidson scheme for selected races in 2002 (just like 2000 and 2001), along with the Elvis Pressley scheme at Las Vegas(12-3-2001)...

The Money Awarded:

The Money Awarded: the Top 10 drivers and the money announced at the Banquet: 10th Jeff Burton $363,404 9th Kevin Harvick $484,469 and Rookie of the Year Award (put a yellow rookie srtipe on the podium) 8th Dale Earnhardt Jr $...

#12 Decision next week(today) UPDATE 5 Closed and done – Official – Sospenzo to the #7? or #5?:

#12 Decision next week(today) UPDATE 5 Closed and done - Official - Sospenzo to the #7? or #5?: Peter Sospenzo, crew chief for the No. 12 Fords now being driven by Mike Wallace, said he hopes to hear about the future of the team next week. Sospenzo said Walt Czarnecki...

Rusty and Elvis ride again:

Rusty and Elvis ride again: Race fans help celebrate the legend of Elvis Presley in 2002. As part of the Elvis Presley 25th Anniversary program, Elvis.com, Action Performance Companies, Inc., Rusty Wallace, and Miller Brewing Company will bring the King of Rock N. ...

Tires at Phoenix:

Tires at Phoenix: Goodyear will have to go back to the drawing board on the tire it uses for Phoenix. Despite the teams' experience with using the same compound at New Hampshire and Richmond, temperatures in the 90s at Phoenix played havoc with the tires. Goodyear ...

#12 Team to go away? UPDATE 3:

#12 Team to go away? UPDATE 3: Mike Wallace will replace Mayfield in the #12 Fords for the rest of this season. The future of that car beyond that point is undetermined. It's possible that Roger Penske's operation could be a two-car team again next year with Rusty ...

#12 Team to go away? UPDATE 2:

#12 Team to go away? UPDATE 2: Mike Wallace will replace Mayfield in the #12 Fords for the rest of this season. The future of that car beyond that point is undetermined. It's possible that Roger Penske's operation could be a two-car team again next year with Rusty ...

No Bull 5 pairings and 2002 plans UPDATE:

No Bull 5 pairings and 2002 plans UPDATE: R.J. Reynolds officials have a news conference scheduled for Tuesday in Charlotte to pair drivers and fans for the next No Bull 5 race at Talladega on Oct. 21 and to announce plans for the No Bull 5 program and The Winston ...

#12 Team to go away? UPDATE:

#12 Team to go away? UPDATE: Mike Wallace will replace Mayfield in the #12 Fords for the rest of this season. The future of that car beyond that point is undetermined. It's possible that Roger Penske's operation could be a two-car team again next year with Rusty Wallace...

#27 Done? UPDATE 3:

#27 Done? UPDATE 3: hearing the Eel River Racing #27 Pontiac team has closed up shop and will not race anymore in 2001. No word on if it'll try in 2002. Rick Mast is rumored to the #90 Ford if Hut Stricklin follows the Hill Brothers Coffee sponsorship to a new ride...