Casey Mears News

Lane goes to the #41:

Lane goes to the #41:

January 5, 2004
After two seasons as a crew chief with Petty Enterprises, Steven Lane will bring his expertise to the #41 car and Ganassi sophomore Casey Mears. Lane will be the car chief and work with crew chief Jimmy Elledge.(Yahoo Sports/Sporting News)(1-5-2004)

Some Braun Racing News:

Some Braun Racing News:

December 16, 2003
Braun Racing, who with driver Chad Blount finished second in ARCA RE/MAX Series championship points in 2002, is returning to the RE/MAX Series tour with two teams for the 2004 season. In Dodges purchased from the Chip Ganassi NASCAR Nextel Cup Series stable, plans

Testing at Las Vegas:

Testing at Las Vegas:

December 12, 2003
Some of the biggest names in NASCAR have signed up to test at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Jan. 26-29, 2004 in preparation for the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series event and Sam’s Town 300 NASCAR Busch Series race. Seven of the eight active series champions

Mears Wins:

Mears Wins:

December 4, 2003
Casey Mears [driver of the #41 Target Dodge], who was in the Canary Islands for the Michelin ROC Nations Cup, won the ROC America Challenge powered by Centrix Financial. The challenge took place Friday night before the Nations Cup and pitted Mears against his Team

Ganassi’s Move:

Ganassi’s Move:

December 1, 2003
Mooresville business officials say they hope the Chip Ganassi Racing building, which sits in a prominent location among Race City USA's NASCAR shops, won't be vacant long. "It will be loss, but we're hopeful that another company will buy their existing building," said

Casey Mears to Participate in Michelin Race of Champions Nations Cup:

Casey Mears to Participate in Michelin Race of Champions Nations Cup:

November 26, 2003
Casey Mears will spend his Thanksgiving holiday weekend the same way he spent most of his year, racing. Mears, a member of “Team USA powered by CENTRIX Financial”, is in the Canary Islands for the Michelin ROC Nations Cup. ”I am honored to have this opportunity to

McMurray Rookie of the Year:

McMurray Rookie of the Year:

November 16, 2003
#42-Jamie McMurray clinched Raybestos Rookie of the Year honors at Homestead. He finished ninth in the race, his 13th top-10 of the season. McMurray unofficially took the title by 37 points (320.25-283.25) over Greg Biffle and was one of three Raybestos Rookies to

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – Homestead:

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – Homestead:

November 16, 2003
We had a "Yogi-ism" come true today.....it's not over till it's over. If you left Homestead-Miami Speedway after mile 399 of today's Ford 400, you don't know who won. Bill Elliott came up with a flat right rear coming off turn 2 of lap 267 and Bobby Labonte (who was

#41 Team Helping Out:

#41 Team Helping Out:

November 6, 2003
#41/#19-Casey Mears will be running a special Target House paint scheme in the Busch Series race as well as the Winston Cup race this weekend at Rockingham. Target House is an innovative approach to long-term housing for families whose children are receiving life-saving

StockCarFans.com – Rumblings – Phoenix:

StockCarFans.com – Rumblings – Phoenix:

November 2, 2003
#8-Dale Earnhardt Jr powered past Jimmie Johnson on lap 252 and led the final 51 circuits to capture today's Checker Auto Parts 500 presented by Havoline at Phoenix International Raceway. It was the second win for Little E this season (he captured Talladega in April

Braun, Ganassi, Mears and McMurray in 2004?

Braun, Ganassi, Mears and McMurray in 2004?

November 1, 2003
#19/#30 Busch Series team owner Todd Braun said he would like to have two teams next year, with a 25-race program for Casey Mears and 20 race for Jamie McMurray. Part of the Ganassi Racing development program, Braun's team also could see American Speed Association

Biffle wins at Atlanta:

Biffle wins at Atlanta:

October 24, 2003
#7-Greg Biffle won the Aaron's 312 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, his 3nd of 2003. Following a pit stop under caution on Lap 185 of 203, Biffle lined up fourth on the restart, but his Chevrolet was the second car with four fresh tires. Within four laps he passed leader

Biffle on the pole at Atlanta:

Biffle on the pole at Atlanta:

October 24, 2003
#7-Greg Biffle won the pole for the Aaron's 312 at Atlanta Motor Speedway with a new track record speed of 192.300mph [the old record was Ryan Newman in 2001 at 191.661]. Rounding out the top five are #21-Kevin Harvick [who had sat on the pole most of the session,

Mears will be back in #41:

Mears will be back in #41:

October 20, 2003
Ganassi Racing G.M. Andy Graves confirmed that Casey Mears, who is 34th in points, will return to the #41 Target Dodge next year. "The sponsor (Target) loves him," Graves says.( Foxsports/Sporting News )(10-20-2003)

Testing at Phoenix UPDATE:

Testing at Phoenix UPDATE:

October 17, 2003
no speeds or official report, but hear that #29-Kevin Harvick, #20-Tony Stewart and #19-Jermey Mayfield tested at Phoenix Intel Raceway this week.(10-16-2003) UPDATE: With more than $10 million in track improvements completed at Phoenix International Raceway, the first