Casey Mears News

Childress may merge to get points for #33:

Childress may merge to get points for #33:

August 24, 2008
from a GM Racing PR: RICHARD CHILDRESS, OWNER OF RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING, met with members of the media to announce the driver alignment for the #07 Jack Daniel's Impala SS and the #33 Cheerios/Hamburger Helper Impala SS for 2009. Highlights from the transcript: RICHARD

Mears to RCR? Swap with Bowyer? UPDATE2:

Mears to RCR? Swap with Bowyer? UPDATE2:

August 23, 2008
with Truex now re-signed with DEI to stay there for another year, it looks like Casey Mears is the front runner to be RCR's 4th driver BUT am hearing that Mears could end up in the #07 Jack Daniels's Chevy with Clint Bowyer moving over to the 4th team, sponsored by

McCumbee to Cup; announcement soon? UPDATE:

McCumbee to Cup; announcement soon? UPDATE:

August 18, 2008
Hearing that the deal for Truck Series driver Chad McCumbee has been finalized for the move to Sprint Cup in 2009, and an announcement is expected sometime within the next week. McCumbee currently drives a few Cup races for Petty Enterprises and has been rumored to

McCumbee to Cup; announcement soon? UPDATE Top candidate for Petty:

McCumbee to Cup; announcement soon? UPDATE Top candidate for Petty:

August 16, 2008
Hearing that the deal for Chad McCumbee has been finalized for the move to Sprint Cup in 2009, and an announcement is expected sometime within the next week.(8-9-2008) UPDATE: Petty Enterprises has not decided on a driver for its #45 car next year, team official Robbie

Latest on Mears 2009 plans: RCR Announcment at Bristol?

Latest on Mears 2009 plans: RCR Announcment at Bristol?

August 16, 2008
Although multiple sources say Casey Mears is headed to Richard Childress Racing next season, Mears contends it's not a done deal. Mears said on Friday at Michigan International Speedway that he is talking to more than one team about his Sprint Cup future. Penske Racing

McDowell could be looking for a ride UPDATE 3:

McDowell could be looking for a ride UPDATE 3:

August 13, 2008
#00-Michael McDowell, the Michael Waltrip Racing rookie, said Friday that he may be on the market for a new team, depending on MWR's sponsorship search. He's already spoken to several teams about his driving future, including Petty Enterprises. Petty official Robbie

Mears or Truex to the #33? UPDATE:

Mears or Truex to the #33? UPDATE:

August 9, 2008
Richard Childress is still looking for the right driver to add to his Cup team. He said earlier this year that Richard Childress Racing plans to add a fourth Cup driver for next season, joining Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton and Clint Bowyer. But the search has dragged

Latest on Truex UPDATE 5 re-signs with DEI:

Latest on Truex UPDATE 5 re-signs with DEI:

August 9, 2008
#1-Martin Truex Jr. said he is closer to deciding whether he will be back with Dale Earnhardt Inc. next year. And that's about all he'd say about his future on Friday at Pocono Raceway. DEI plans to pick up its option on Truex for next season but they have yet to come

Silly Season 2008 #42-49:

Silly Season 2008 #42-49:

August 6, 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 #42 Juan Pablo Montoya says he is committed to staying at Ganassi Racing in 2009 and beyond.

Martin to the #5…in 2008?

Martin to the #5…in 2008?

August 6, 2008
hearing that Mark Martin may get started on his ride a few races early and running the #5 Carquest/Kelloggs Chevy for Hendrick Motorsports in the final four races [Atlanta , Texas, Phoenix, Homestead] of the 2008 Cup season. Casey Mears currently drives the car. Martin

Silly Season 2008 #31-41:

Silly Season 2008 #31-41:

August 5, 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 #31 Jeff Burton is signed thru 2010. AT&T will leave after working out a deal with AT&T/NASCAR

Silly Season 2008 #6-12:

Silly Season 2008 #6-12:

August 2, 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 #6 David Ragan is signed thru 2008, he has said he is staying and Roush has said the same. The

Mears to Petty’s?

Mears to Petty’s?

August 2, 2008
Robbie Loomis says that Petty Enterprises is trying to find a balance between protecting its points position and preparing for the future. That's why the team has a series of drivers effectively sharing its #45 in the Sprint Cup Series in the coming races. Loomis,

Silly Season 2008 car# 00-5:

Silly Season 2008 car# 00-5:

August 1, 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 #00 Haven't heard much on this team, they could end up not running in 2009 as no sponsors have

Cheesy scheme for Mears for Pocono:

Cheesy scheme for Mears for Pocono:

July 30, 2008
Cheez-It, the world's best-selling cheese cracker, will adorn the hood of the #5 Chevrolet of Casey Mears this weekend at Pocono Raceway. This is the second time this season [Texas in April] that "The Big Cheese" will decorate the hood of the #5 Chevy. Cheez-It also