Kevin Hamlin News

Some Spotters on the move:

Some Spotters on the move:

November 19, 2010
Silly season is just starting for NASCAR spotters. Keith Barnwell goes from #1-Jamie McMurray to spotting for #56-Martin Truex Jr. Lorin Ranier goes from the #6 Ford of David Ragan to the #1 team and McMurray. Brett Griffin, fomerly Elliott Sadler's sponsor on the #

Earnhardt, Sr., others honored by North Carolina Motorsports Association:

Earnhardt, Sr., others honored by North Carolina Motorsports Association:

January 27, 2010
Dale Earnhardt was honored with the Achievement in Motorsports Tribute Award Monday night at the 4th Annual North Carolina Motorsports Industry Awards hosted by the North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA). For the first time all seven of Dale Earnhardt's former

Hamlin not approved to run at California:

Hamlin not approved to run at California:

October 10, 2009
Kevin Hamlin had been scheduled to drive the Front Row Motorsports #37 this weekend at Auto Club Speedway. However, according to SPEED's qualifying coverage, NASCAR did not approve him to race. Even though he has driven at California before and on superspeedways, NASCAR

Where did the non top-35 drivers practice on Friday at Kansas:

Where did the non top-35 drivers practice on Friday at Kansas:

October 2, 2009
if things stay the same, these eight drivers would make the race: #25-Brad Keselowski, 10th fastest overall #82-Scott Speed, 11th #21-Bill Elliott [past champ 2], 26th #66-Dave Blaney, 31st #71-Bobby Labonte [past champ 1], 32nd #13-Max Papis, 35th #87-Joe Nemechek

More on Kevin Hamlin’s Cup debut:

More on Kevin Hamlin’s Cup debut:

September 30, 2009
Kevin Hamlin will attempt to qualify for his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway in the Front Row Motorsports #37 Long John Silver's Dodge. Bob Jenkins, owner of the Front Row Motorsports entry, has given the thirty year old driver his first opportunity

Hamlin in the #37 at Kansas and California:

Hamlin in the #37 at Kansas and California:

September 29, 2009
From Kevin Hamlin's website: "I get the opportunity to drive the #37 Long John Silver's Cup car starting at Kansas this week, and again next week in California. It's a really cool deal for Front Row Motorsports owner Bob and Brad Jenkins to let me jump in the car.

Kevin Hamlin to drive #49 at Kentucky, will also practice #34:

Kevin Hamlin to drive #49 at Kentucky, will also practice #34:

June 11, 2009
Kevin Hamlin will be pulling double duty this weekend at Kentucky and Michigan, but in a different way than that of his NASCAR counterparts. Not only will Hamlin's name scroll past twice on the ribbon during NASCAR Nationwide Series practice Friday at Kentucky, but

Carolina Hurricanes on the #81 at Lowe’s:

Carolina Hurricanes on the #81 at Lowe’s:

May 19, 2009
MacDonald Motorsports announced that Kevin Hamlin will again be at the wheel of the #81 D.H. Griffin Dodge for the Carquest Auto Parts 300 at Lowes Motor Speedway on Saturday. In addition, the team will show their support for local NHL favorite, the Carolina Hurricanes

Hamlin in the #81 at Darlington:

Hamlin in the #81 at Darlington:

May 7, 2009
MacDonald Motorsports announced that Kevin Hamlin will drive the #81 D.H. Griffin Dodge for the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 at Darlington Raceway.(MacDonald Motorsports PR)(5-7-2009)

Last weekend for 2008 owners points: UPDATE:

Last weekend for 2008 owners points: UPDATE:

April 4, 2009
The O'Reilly 300 at Texas Motor Speedway is the last time owner points from 2008 will be used to line up the 30 guaranteed spots in the field. Next week, the points from 2009 will be used when the Nationwide series heads to Nashville. Coming into TMS, the #61 Ford

Hamlin in the #81 at Bristol & Texas:

Hamlin in the #81 at Bristol & Texas:

March 17, 2009
MacDonald Motorsports announced that Kevin Hamlin will drive the #81 D.H. Griffin machine in the Nationwide Series this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway and in two weeks at Texas Motor Speedway. D.H. Griffin, who was the primary sponsor for the Camping World 300 at

Pemberton leaves MWR for Red Bull UPDATE:

Pemberton leaves MWR for Red Bull UPDATE:

December 1, 2008
After asking for his release, #44 crew chief Ryan Pemberton is expected to reunite with his friend and former boss Jay Frye at Team Red Bull. Pemberton, 39, spent this year working with David Reutimann and the #44 Toyota after weathering the MB2 Motorsports buyout

Red Bull fires supervisor, reprimands others:

Red Bull fires supervisor, reprimands others:

October 24, 2008
Red Bull Racing has fired a supervisor and reprimanded several other employees for their involvement in the violation that resulted in major points penalties and suspensions for Brian Vickers' team [see #83 Team Page for the penalty news], general manager Jay Frye

Red Bull faces heavy fines for shaving weight UPDATE:

Red Bull faces heavy fines for shaving weight UPDATE:

October 22, 2008
NASCAR is expected to levy what could be record-breaking fines on the #83 Team Red Bull Toyota outfit on Wednesday. After Brian Vickers finished 11th at the Tums QuikPak 500 at Martinsville Speedway, the #83 Toyota was selected as the random car to be further inspected

Ganassi testing at Milwaukee:

Ganassi testing at Milwaukee:

September 30, 2008
The Sprint Cup Series team of Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sebates is testing at The Milwaukee Mile on Tues., Sept. 30 and Wed., Oct. 1. Tuesday's driving duties belong to Juan Pablo Montoya. On Wednesday, the team will have development/test driver Kevin Hamlin behind