Brett Bodine News

Talladega Testing UPDATE:

Talladega Testing UPDATE:

January 21, 2022
Talladega Testing UPDATE: On Sunday/Monday(1-21/22), #96-Andy Houston tested at Talladega, turning laps in preparation of his rookie campaign in Winston Cup. The test session – which concluded Monday – was the first opportunity for Houston to drive a Winston Cup car

Detroit Red Wings captain to serve as honorary pace car driver:

Detroit Red Wings captain to serve as honorary pace car driver:

June 10, 2010
Sundays NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 at Michigan International Speedway is attracting some of Detroits biggest sports stars. Detroit Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom will serve as the honorary pace car driver for the race. The longtime

NHL star Modano to drive pace car at Texas:

NHL star Modano to drive pace car at Texas:

April 18, 2010
Dallas Stars center Mike Modano, the leading American-born goal scorer and points producer in NHL history, will be honored by Texas Motor Speedway by receiving the rare opportunity to drive the official pace car that will lead the 43-car field to the green flag for

NASCAR looking for a Sprint Cup Series director UPDATE2 Carter a candidate:

NASCAR looking for a Sprint Cup Series director UPDATE2 Carter a candidate:

January 24, 2010
NASCAR is interviewing candidates for a new Sprint Cup Series director, and current garage boss John Darby will train his replacement before moving into a managerial role. Several people familiar with NASCAR's restructuring plan said that Darby will move into an oversight

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ New Car Moves From Wing To Spoiler and other changes:

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ New Car Moves From Wing To Spoiler and other changes:

January 21, 2010
NASCAR has announced that it will relax some on-track rules, putting racing back in drivers' hands in 2010. The changes, which begin with next month's season-opening events at Daytona International Speedway, will allow drivers to be even more competitive. Race rule

NASCAR looking for a Sprint Cup Series director: UPDATE:

NASCAR looking for a Sprint Cup Series director: UPDATE:

January 21, 2010
NASCAR is interviewing candidates for a new Sprint Cup Series director, and current garage boss John Darby will train his replacement before moving into a managerial role. Several people familiar with NASCAR's restructuring plan said that Darby will move into an oversight

Sad News – Carolyn Carrier:

Sad News – Carolyn Carrier:

September 1, 2009
Carolyn Carrier, a devoted wife and mother, lost her year-long battle with cancer early Monday morning [August 31] at her home in Sparta, N.C. A native of Bristol, Tenn., the 60-year-old Carolyn was the daughter of Larry Carrier, who built Bristol International Raceway

Detroit Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz Chosen as Honorary Starter:

Detroit Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz Chosen as Honorary Starter:

June 10, 2009
Detroit Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz will wave the green flag as Honorary Starter for Sundays LifeLock 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Schwartz, who will begin his first season as the Lions head coach this fall, not only loves football, but shares a love of

All-Star Rookie Notes:

All-Star Rookie Notes:

May 14, 2009
Sam Hornish Jr. was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2008 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Lowes Motor Speedway. Hornish Jr. scored a seventh-place finish in the special event and was the only Raybestos Rookie to compete in the race. He scored a second-place finish

All-Star Race Rookie Notes:

All-Star Race Rookie Notes:

May 15, 2008
No Raybestos Rookie points will be awarded in either the Sprint All-Star or Sprint Showdown races. Dale Earnhardt Jr. (2000) and Ryan Newman (2002) are the only Raybestos Rookies to win the Sprint All-Star race. Tony Stewart was the first Raybestos Rookie to score

COT Planned for Nationwide Series in 2009:

COT Planned for Nationwide Series in 2009:

October 28, 2007
NASCAR officials confirmed Sunday plans to have a Car of Tomorrow chassis tentatively in place for the 2009 Nationwide Series season. During Saturday's Busch Series broadcast from Memphis, Rusty Wallace mentioned a Nationwide Series COT chassis that is on display at

1st win for the car #26 since 1990:

1st win for the car #26 since 1990:

July 7, 2007
with #26-Jamie McMurray's win at Daytina on July 7th, it is the first time the #26 has visited victory lane in the Nextel Cup Series since Brett Bodine won at North Wilkesboro Speedway on March 22, 1990. It is the 21st time a car with the #26 has won in the series.

COT to be tested at Talladega in Sept.:

COT to be tested at Talladega in Sept.:

June 21, 2007
NASCAR's decision to schedule a car-of-tomorrow test at Talladega Sept. 11, just after the Richmond cutoff for the Chase for the Championship, is probably a wise move, considering the troubles that the Talladega 500 Oct. 7 could present. NASCAR officials had pushed

All-Star Race Rookie Notes:

All-Star Race Rookie Notes:

May 18, 2007
#42-Juan Pablo Montoya was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the May 13 Dodge Avenger 500 at Darlington Raceway. Montoya placed 23rd and took top rookie honors for the fourth time this season. Montoya leads David Ragan by four points (120-116) in the Raybestos Rookie

NCMA to honor Benny Parsons at Banquet Saturday:

NCMA to honor Benny Parsons at Banquet Saturday:

January 25, 2007
North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA) announced the nominees for the Inaugural NCMA Awards banquet scheduled at the new Embassy Suites and Conference Center in Concord, NC on January 30. Candidates from all forms of motorsports were nominated for nine awards