Brad Coleman News

Coleman to make Cup debut:

Coleman to make Cup debut:

August 17, 2008
For 20-year old Brad Coleman, historic Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn, the 2-mile D-shaped oval nestled in the scenic Irish Hills region, will serve as the setting for his Sprint Cup Series debut. Coleman will drive the #96 DLP Hall of Fame Racing

Where did the non top-35 drivers practice at Michigan International Speedway:

Where did the non top-35 drivers practice at Michigan International Speedway:

August 15, 2008
if things stay the same, these drivers would make the race: #66-Scott Riggs, 30th fastest #00-Mike Skinner , 32nd #10-Patrick Carpentier, 33rd #78-Joe Nemechek, 34th #21-Marcos Ambrose, 38th #70-Tony Raines, 40th #96-Brad Coleman, 42nd #45-Terry Labonte [PC1], 43rd

Coleman out at #27 team; Baker names new crew chief: UPDATE 3:

Coleman out at #27 team; Baker names new crew chief: UPDATE 3:

August 14, 2008
Baker Curb Racing announced the selection of chief engineer Jeff White as new crew chief for the #27 Kleenex Ford. White replaces NASCAR veteran Shawn Parker who resigned following the Watkins Glen race to pursue other opportunities. White comes to the #27 car from

Baker Curb Racing lays off 15:

Baker Curb Racing lays off 15:

August 12, 2008
Baker Curb Racing has laid off 15 employees, about one-third of the staff, because it could not find a sponsor for the Nationwide Series #37 Ford, co-owner Gary Baker said. Im not crazy about layoffs, but thats what we had to do, Baker said. We just temporarily cut

Parker steps down as Coleman’s crew chief:

Parker steps down as Coleman’s crew chief:

August 9, 2008
Finishing his 17th year on the racing circuit, Shawn Parker announced today he will be leaving his position as the crew chief for the #27 Kleenex Ford in the Nationwide Series, effective after the Watkins Glen race. "It has been great to work with Brad Coleman and

Silly Season 2008 #83-99:

Silly Season 2008 #83-99:

August 8, 2008
so where do things stand with news and rumors in the Sprint Cup Series? Let's break down a few a day for the next week or so, also see my 2009 Team Chart for all the teams #83 Brian Vickers signed thru 2009, no changes known with this team. Sponsor is the team owner

Yeley to sit Watkins Glen out? UPDATE 5 Yeley released, Coleman in rest of year:

Yeley to sit Watkins Glen out? UPDATE 5 Yeley released, Coleman in rest of year:

August 6, 2008
hearing that P.J. Jones will drive the #96 DLP Hall of Fame Racing Toyota at Watkins Glen in place or regular driver J.J. Yeley. Yeley failed to qualify for the last road course race at Infineon Raceway in June. Jones recently tested the #96 at Road Atlanta.(8-5-2008

Brad Coleman in #96 Cup car:

Brad Coleman in #96 Cup car:

August 6, 2008
Hall of Fame Racing officials announced that Nationwide Series driver Brad Coleman, who has been under contract as a test driver for Hall of Fame Racing since November 2007, will make his Sprint Cup Series debut by piloting the #96 DLP HDTV Toyota in the Aug. 17 3M

Rookie Notes for Watkins Glen:

Rookie Notes for Watkins Glen:

August 5, 2008
Landon Cassill was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the NAPA Auto Parts 200 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada. Cassill scored a 14th-place finish and claimed top rookie honors for the third time in the last four races. Cassill trails Bryan Clauson

Coleman to Raise Lupus Awareness at Watkins Glen:

Coleman to Raise Lupus Awareness at Watkins Glen:

August 5, 2008
While Brad Coleman's #27 Ford will carry the familiar black Carino's Italian Grill theme this weekend at Watkins Glen, it will also boast a special partner to help raise awareness and funds for the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation. The associate sponsorship is set to announce

Kurt Busch testing and Road Atlanta UPDATE 2:

Kurt Busch testing and Road Atlanta UPDATE 2:

July 31, 2008
In preparation for the Aug. 10 return to road course racing at Watkins Glen, N.Y., Kurt Busch, Pat Tryson, and crew are scheduled to be testing at Road Atlanta Tuesday (7/29/08). "We like Road Atlanta because it offers a layout that pretty much covers it all," Pat

Special Scheme for Coleman at ORP:

Special Scheme for Coleman at ORP:

July 23, 2008
Brad Coleman will receive a helping hand from 27 special children and their parents from Riley Hospital for Children during the Kroger 200 at O'Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis on Saturday, July 26. Primary sponsor of the No. #Ford, Kimberly-Clark, has created a

Kimberly-Clark Renews with Baker Curb:

Kimberly-Clark Renews with Baker Curb:

July 8, 2008
Kimberly-Clark, the longest continuous primary sponsor in the Nationwide Series at 14 years, has re-signed to sponsor Baker Curb Racing for two more seasons, according to the team. Baker Curb Racing (formerly Brewco Motorsports) sits 24th and 34th in owner's points

Testing this week at Kentucky:

Testing this week at Kentucky:

July 7, 2008
Sprint Cup teams are scheduled to test this week at Kentukcy Speedway, the teams scheduled on Monday 7/7: #12-Newman, #77-Hornish Jr. and the R&D Test team of Dale Earnhardt, Inc. On Tuesday 7/8: #18-Kyle Busch; #11-Hamlin, #22-Michael Annett in for Blaney, #5-Mears

Testing at Nashville:

Testing at Nashville:

June 24, 2008
David Stremme for Team Penske, Brad Coleman for Hall of Fame Racing, and Tim Fedewa for Red Bull Racing held a closed test at the Nashville Superspeedway on Tuesday, June 24, 2008. David Stremme hit the wall in turn three half way through the test session but was not