Stuart Kirby News

Sad News:

Sad News:

December 19, 2005
Gene Harper, 58, of Newnan, Ga., passed away on Dec. 18, 2005. Surviving are his wife, Patricia D. Harper, Newnan, Ga.; son Michael D. Harper, Ft. Worth, Tx; daughter and son-in-law Bennie and Christi (Harper) Hurt, Carrollton, Ga. Owner of Harper Motorsports Carolina

Kirby out of the #51 UPDATE:

Kirby out of the #51 UPDATE:

November 17, 2005
hearing Stuart Kirby and the #51 Competitive Edge Motorsports team have parted ways and the Phoenix Entry List now shows Bryan Reffner driving the car.(11-10-2005) UPDATE: Competitive Edge places Mike Garvey in the Marathon #51 car this weekend for the Ford 400 in

Kirby out, Reffner in the #51:

Kirby out, Reffner in the #51:

November 10, 2005
hearing Stuart Kirby and the #51 Competitive Edge Motorsports team have parted ways and the Phoenix Entry List now shows Bryan Reffner driving the car.(11-10-2005)

Newman wins pole at Texas…but wrecks:

Newman wins pole at Texas…but wrecks:

November 4, 2005
#12-Ryan Newman won the Budweiser Pole for the Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway with a speed of 192.947mph for his 8th pole of 2005 and 35th of his career [tied for 18th all time]. BUT...Newman crashed on his 2nd lap in turn 4 after his right front tire blew and

#51 adds sponsorship:

#51 adds sponsorship:

November 3, 2005
In addition to Marathon Oil, the #51 CEM team with driver Stuart Kirby announces two additional companies coming onboard for the weekend race at Texas. The first is New Holland, a brand of CNH, a global leader in agriculture, construction equipment and financial services

Michigan Qualifyings Notes:

Michigan Qualifyings Notes:

August 21, 2005
• Joe Nemechek won the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Bud Pole for the GFS Marketplace 400, lapping Michigan International Speedway in 37.582 seconds at 191.581 mph. Ryan Newman holds the track-qualifying record of 37.069 seconds, 194.232 mph, set June 18, 2005. • This is

Rumblings – Michigan:

Rumblings – Michigan:

August 21, 2005
We had a "fuelish" finish today, but then that's nothing new for MIS. Jeremy Mayfield topped off on lap 149 and made it last today as he won the GFS Marketplace 400 at Michigan International Speedway for his first victory of the season. As the cars who stayed out tried

Ramblings – Michigan:

Ramblings – Michigan:

August 20, 2005
We can call him "Front Row Joe" again.... Joe Nemechek had to wait out a lengthy rain delay today at Michigan International Speedway, but when it cleared and the last five cars made their run, it was the U. S. Army Chevy driver atop the board for the first time since

Kirby back in action at Indy in the Marathon’s “American Spirit”:

Kirby back in action at Indy in the Marathon’s “American Spirit”:

August 4, 2005
Stuart Kirby is ready to take the #51 Marathon Chevy to the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard knowing it will be one of his toughest challenges yet. After a very solid practice in Indy two weeks ago, the Marathon Chevy is poised to qualify at the Brickyard. "I think it

Hamiltons 1-2 in final Indy test session:

Hamiltons 1-2 in final Indy test session:

July 20, 2005
It was a family affair atop the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series testing speed charts July 19 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as the father-son tandem of Bobby Hamilton and Bobby Hamilton Jr. posted the top laps, respectively. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series regular [and

Skinner paces week 3, day 1 of testing at Indy:

Skinner paces week 3, day 1 of testing at Indy:

July 19, 2005
Mike Skinner put his #23 History Channel AutoManiac Dodge atop the speed charts in private NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series testing July 18 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a lap of 180.692 mph. Bobby Hamilton Jr. was second fastest in the #32 Tide Chevrolet at 179.565,

Week 3 of Testing at Indy:

Week 3 of Testing at Indy:

July 18, 2005
The final tune-up for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard is taking place July 18-19 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as 20 drivers – including three past event champions – are scheduled to test on the historic 2.5-mile oval. Testing will take place from 9 a.m.-5

Rumblings – Chicago:

Rumblings – Chicago:

July 10, 2005
Dale Earnhardt Jr took the lead from Scott Wimmer with 11 laps to go and held off a hard-charging Matt Kenseth to take today's USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway for his first victory of the season. This was win #16 for Little E (he's now tied for 40th with

Ramblings – Chicago – Stock Car Fans:

Ramblings – Chicago – Stock Car Fans:

July 8, 2005
Jimmie Johnson takes the Bud Pole today at Chicagoland Speedway for Sunday's USG Sheetrock 400, and it's his first pole since he captured the top-spot at Lowe's Motor Speedway in May of 2004! Sure, he's started first three times since....but those were all races we

Chicago Qualifying Notes:

Chicago Qualifying Notes:

July 8, 2005
• Jimmie Johnson won the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Bud Pole for the USG Sheetrock 400, lapping Chicagoland Speedway in 28.701 seconds at 188.147 mph. • Johnson broke Jeff Gordon’s track-qualifying record of 28.886 seconds, 186.942 mph set July 9, 2004. Six drivers eclipsed