Colin Braun News

Braun to make first Cup start at Watkins Glen: UPDATE: Denied

Braun to make first Cup start at Watkins Glen: UPDATE: Denied

July 14, 2008
On this week's SPEED Report, Bob Dillner reported that Colin Braun [#6 Con-way Freight Roush Fenway Ford Truck in the CTS] is scheduled to make his first start in the Sprint Cup Series at Watkins Glen. Braun will be driving a car from the Yates Racing stable and not

NASCAR admits Edwards put in wrong place in race:

NASCAR admits Edwards put in wrong place in race:

July 5, 2008
For the second time in recent weeks, NASCAR officials admitted to lining up drivers in the wrong order on a final restart. In Friday night's Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway, Roush Fenway Racing's Carl Edwards was lined up fourth for the green

Drivers visiting St. Judes Hospital:

Drivers visiting St. Judes Hospital:

June 27, 2008
While in Memphis, several Craftsman Truck Series drivers have planned a visit to St. Judes Children's Hospital. Brendan Gaughan will accompany fellow series drivers Rick Crawford, Colin Braun, Stacy Compton and Dennis Setzer on Friday before practice sessions begin

Rookie News & Notes – Memphis:

Rookie News & Notes – Memphis:

June 25, 2008
Marc Mitchell was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the June 20 Camping World RV Sales 200 at The Milwaukee Mile. Mitchell scored a 12th-place finish and claimed top rookie honors for the second time in three races. He led the event once for two laps, the first time

Two races added to Colin Braun’s schedule:

Two races added to Colin Braun’s schedule:

June 22, 2008
Craftsman Truck Series regular Colin Braun was supposed to drive in only two Nationwide Series races this year, but he had three events added to his schedule. In addition to the Camping World RV Rental 250 Saturday night at The Milwaukee Mile, Braun said he was going

Double Duty for Braun as Well:

Double Duty for Braun as Well:

June 17, 2008
Colin Braun will be a busy man this weekend at The Milwaukee Mile. For the first time in his young NASCAR career, Braun will pull a double-header, driving both the #6 Con-way Freight Ford in Friday's Craftsman Truck Series race and the #16 CitiFinancial Ford in Saturday

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – Milwaukee:

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – Milwaukee:

June 16, 2008
Scott Speed was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the June 14 Cool City Customs 200 at Michigan Int'l Speedway, scoring a third-place finish. Speed claimed his second top-five finish in three races and fourth top-10 in eight starts this season. He also led the race

Double-duty for Braun at Milwaukee:

Double-duty for Braun at Milwaukee:

June 16, 2008
Colin Braun has never raced at Milwaukee, but did get some laps in a Sprint Cup car last week at a test. Braun will run the Truck Series event in the #6-Con-way Freight Ford and will also pilot the #16 CitiFinancial Ford Saturday night in the Nationwide event. Braun

Roush to perform flyover for Cool City Customs 200:

Roush to perform flyover for Cool City Customs 200:

June 11, 2008
Anyone who knows longtime team owner and Livonia, Mich., resident Jack Roush will tell you that he has two loves, NASCAR racing and aviation. Roush will get the best of both worlds on Saturday during pre-race activities for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Cool City

Con-way Freight celebrating at MIS:

Con-way Freight celebrating at MIS:

June 10, 2008
This weekend Con-way Freight will run a special 25th anniversary logo on the #6 Roush Fenway Racing Ford with driver Colin Braun since their headquarters are located in nearby Ann Arbor. About 400 Con-way Freight guests will be at MIS this weekend celebrating. Con-

Testing at Milwaukee:

Testing at Milwaukee:

June 10, 2008
Sprint Cup teams are scheduled to be testing at The Milwaukee Mile Tuesday June 10, Wednesday June 11, Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13. Free admission to grandstands for spectators between 9am and 5pm daily. Teams anticipated during Tuesday's test include Hendrick

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – Michigan:

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – Michigan:

June 9, 2008
Marc Mitchell was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the June 7 Sam's Town 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mitchell claimed a 12th-place finish in the race and scored his best finish in eight NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series starts. He grabbed top rookie honors for the

Braun makes first start at TMS:

Braun makes first start at TMS:

June 3, 2008
Ovalo, Texas native, Colin Braun will make his first start at Texas Motor Speedway Friday night in the Sam's Town 400 in the #6 Con-way Freight Ford F-150. Braun currently leads the Raybestos Rookie standings by 13 points.(Roush Fenway Racing PR)(6-3-2008)

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – Texas:

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – Texas:

June 2, 2008
Raybestos Rookie Scott Speed won the May 30 AAA Insurance 200 at Dover Int'l Speedway, crossing the finish line 3.379 seconds ahead of second-place Jack Sprague. Speed scored his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory in his sixth career start. He claimed his

Some Nationwide Season Stats Heading to Dover:

Some Nationwide Season Stats Heading to Dover:

May 29, 2008
107 drivers have attempted to qualify for at least one race this season. There have been five different pole winners in 2008: Tony Stewart (two), Kyle Busch (two), Brian Vickers (two), Colin Braun (one), Kasey Kahne (one) and Carl Edwards (one). Qualifying was canceled