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Nationwide COT test at Richmond: UPDATE 3 MORE IMAGES:

Nationwide COT test at Richmond: UPDATE 3 MORE IMAGES:

September 9, 2008
The Nationwide Series begins a new era when its new car goes on track for the first of two scheduled tests Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 8-9, at Richmond International Raceway. Wednesday, Sept. 10, will be a rain date. Each of the four series manufacturers Chevy, Dodge

UNOFFICAL Chase Drivers Points Standings [after Richmond race 26 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Chase Drivers Points Standings [after Richmond race 26 of 36]:

September 7, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 5080 [8 wins x 10 bonus pts] 2) #99-Carl Edwards 5050 [6 wins, 5 wins x 10 pts = 50pts*] 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson 5040 [4 wins] 4) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 5010 [1 win, 2nd, 3rd, 3-4ths] 5) #07-Clint Bowyer 5010 [1 win, 2nd, 3rd, 4th] 6) #11-Denny Hamlin

UNOFFICAL Classic Drivers Points Standings [after Richmond race 26 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Classic Drivers Points Standings [after Richmond race 26 of 36]:

September 7, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 3878 [8 wins] 2) #99-Carl Edwards 3671 -207 [6 wins] 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson 3576 -302 [4 wins] 4) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3488 -390 [1 win] 5) #31-Jeff Burton 3384 -494 [1 win] 6) #20-Tony Stewart 3285 -593 7) #29-Kevin Harvick 3283 -595 8) #16-Greg

Racing Resources Says “¦

Racing Resources Says “¦

September 7, 2008
* Jimmie Johnson won the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway on Sunday. Johnson posted his 37th career victory in his 245th race. Johnson posted his fourth victory of the 2008 season. Johnson also won at Phoenix, Indy and the second California race

Chase Stats going into RIR:

Chase Stats going into RIR:

September 5, 2008
7-Kevin Harvick +160 and 8-Tony Stewart +138 are in great shape, 9-Matt Kenseth +109, 10-Jeff Gordon +102, and 11-Denny Hamlin +93 are in pretty good shape, and 12-Clint Bowyer +17 will have a long week. Bowyer's 10th place at California gained him 5 points on 13th

Making The Chase

Making The Chase

September 3, 2008
: Berths In NASCAR's Playoffs Will Shake Out At Richmond Seven spots remain up for grabs in the Chase for NASCAR Sprint Cup. Two Chase berths will be clinched once the green flag flies at Richmond. Both #16-Greg Biffle and #29-Kevin Harvick need only to start the Richmond

UNOFFICIAL Drivers Points Standings [after California race 25 of 36]:

UNOFFICIAL Drivers Points Standings [after California race 25 of 36]:

August 31, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 3751 [8 wins] 2) #99-Carl Edwards 3547 -204 [6 wins] 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson 3386 -365 [3 wins] 4) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3323 -428 [1 win] 5) #31-Jeff Burton 3234 -517 [1 win] 6) #16-Greg Biffle 3159 -592 7) #29-Kevin Harvick 3132 -619 [+187 pts ahead

If the Chase started now

If the Chase started now

August 31, 2008
the drivers in: 1) #18-Kyle Busch 5080 [8 wins x 10 bonus pts] 2) #99-Carl Edwards 5050 [6 wins, 5 wins x 10 pts = 50pts*] 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson 5030 [3 wins] 4) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 5010 [1 win] 5) #31-Jeff Burton 5010 [1 win] 6) #11-Denny Hamlin 5010 [1 win] 7) #

Chase Notes:

Chase Notes:

August 29, 2008
six drivers are still in the 'danger zone': 7-Greg Biffle +141 ahead of 13th place, 8-Kevin Harvick +129, 9-Jeff Gordon +108 look to be in good shape. It gets more precarious for 10-Matt Kenseth +78, 11-Denny Hamlin +57 and 12-Clint Bowyer +12. In the first Race to

Clinch Scenarios at California:

Clinch Scenarios at California:

August 26, 2008
#88-Dale Earnhardt Jr., #48-Jimmie Johnson and #31-Jeff Burton control their own Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup destiny this weekend. With certain Auto Club Speedway finishes - outlined below - they will join #18-Kyle Busch and #99-Carl Edwards, who have already secured

Kyle Busch wins at Milwaukee:

Kyle Busch wins at Milwaukee:

August 26, 2008
Kyle Busch notched his name to the prestigious list of winners at the legendary Milwaukee Mile by driving to his first career victory at the facility Sunday afternoon in the "Wisconsin All Star 100 with Matt Kenseth" super late model race that co-headlined the Governor

New Hire by Roush Fenway Racing:

New Hire by Roush Fenway Racing:

August 25, 2008
Fenway Sports Group (FSG), a premier sports marketing agency that specializes in representation, sponsorship sales, event marketing and strategic marketing consulting, announced it has appointed Brian Corcoran as Executive Vice President, Business Development & Motorsports

UNOFFICIAL Drivers Points Standings [after Bristol race 24 of 36]:

UNOFFICIAL Drivers Points Standings [after Bristol race 24 of 36]:

August 23, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 3609 [8 wins] 2) #99-Carl Edwards 3397 -212 [6 wins] 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3193 -416 [1 win] 4) #48-Jimmie Johnson 3191 -418 [2 wins] 5) #31-Jeff Burton 3117 -492 [1 win] 6) #20-Tony Stewart 3013 -596 7) #16-Greg Biffle 2984 -625 8) #29-Kevin

If the Chase started now

If the Chase started now

August 23, 2008
the drivers in: 1) #18-Kyle Busch 5080 [8 wins x 10 bonus pts] 2) #99-Carl Edwards 5050 [6 wins, 5 wins x 10 pts = 50pts*] 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson 5020 [2 wins] 4) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 5010 [1 win] 5) #31-Jeff Burton 5010 [1 win] 6) #11-Denny Hamlin 5010 [1 win] 7) #

NASCAR dyno’s ten cars after MIS Cup race UPDATE:

NASCAR dyno’s ten cars after MIS Cup race UPDATE:

August 23, 2008
NASCAR planned to test horsepower on at least 10 cars after Sunday's 3M Performance 400 Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway. NASCAR took several cars, while other teams wanted their engines tested. The cars tested were: took the Fords of #6-David Ragan

Chase Stats – 3 races to go:

Chase Stats – 3 races to go:

August 21, 2008
which was the greatest "Race to the Chase" in the five year history? That's easy. The inaugural Race to the Chase in 2004 saw three drivers outside the Top 10 with three races to go, make it in: Jeremy Mayfield, Mark Martin and Ryan Newman. They unseated Kevin Harvick

Testing at Milwaukee:

Testing at Milwaukee:

August 19, 2008
Roush Fenway Racing will be testing multiple Sprint Cup Series cars at The Milwaukee Mile Tuesday, August 19 and Wednesday, August 20. Drivers on Tuesday are David Ragan, Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards. Matt Kenseth will be testing his Cup car on Wednesday only. Wisconsin

NASCAR dyno’s ten cars after MIS Cup race:

NASCAR dyno’s ten cars after MIS Cup race:

August 18, 2008
NASCAR planned to test horsepower on at least 10 cars after Sunday's 3M Performance 400 Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway. NASCAR took several cars, while other teams wanted their engines tested. The cars tested were: took the Fords of #6-David Ragan

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Michigan race 23 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Michigan race 23 of 36]:

August 17, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 3429 [8 wins] 2) #99-Carl Edwards 3207 -222 [5 wins] 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson 3127 -302 [2 wins] 4) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3084 -345 [1 win] 5) #31-Jeff Burton 3080 -349 [1 win] 6) #20-Tony Stewart 2871 -558 7) #16-Greg Biffle 2854 -575 8) #29-Kevin

Chase Notes:

Chase Notes:

August 13, 2008
The greatest comeback in Chase history is Matt Kenseth's charge over the final four races in 2006. After an 18th at Watkins Glen, Kenseth stood 162 points out of 10th place. Here's what he did from there: Michigan 3rd 170 points Bristol 1st 190 points California 7th