David Ragan News

Darnell to NNS part-time in 2009 UPDATE: Northern Tool & Equipment to sponsor:

Darnell to NNS part-time in 2009 UPDATE: Northern Tool & Equipment to sponsor:

October 24, 2008
Roush Fenway Racing plans to move current NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Erik Darnell into the Nationwide Series next year, but the organization's complete lineup is still being finalized, and some spots are dependent on sponsorship. Team owner Jack Roush said

UNOFFICAL Classic Driver Points Standings [after Martinsville race 32 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Classic Driver Points Standings [after Martinsville race 32 of 36]:

October 19, 2008
1) #48-Jimmie Johnson 4609 [6 wins] 2) #99-Carl Edwards 4496 -113 [6 wins] 3) #18-Kyle Busch 4426 -183 [8 wins] 4) #31-Jeff Burton 4295 -314 [2 wins] 5) #16-Greg Biffle 4204 -405 [2 wins] 6) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 4172 -437 [1 win] 7) #29-Kevin Harvick 4100 -509 8) #

UNOFFICAL Classic Driver Points Standings [after Charlotte race 31 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Classic Driver Points Standings [after Charlotte race 31 of 36]:

October 11, 2008
1) #48-Jimmie Johnson 4414 [5 wins] 2) #18-Kyle Busch 4350 -64 [8 wins] 3) #99-Carl Edwards 4331 -83 [6 wins] 4) #31-Jeff Burton 4183 -231 [2 wins] 6) #16-Greg Biffle 4072 -342 [2 wins] 5) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 4002 -412 [1 win] 7) #29-Kevin Harvick 3954 -460 8) #

UNOFFICAL Classic Driver Points Standings [after Talladega race 30 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Classic Driver Points Standings [after Talladega race 30 of 36]:

October 5, 2008
1) #99-Carl Edwards 4267 [6 wins] 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson 4254 -13 [5 wins] 3) #18-Kyle Busch 4185 -82 [8 wins] 4) #31-Jeff Burton 3993 -274 [1 win] 5) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3947 -320 [1 win] 6) #16-Greg Biffle 3921 -346 [2 wins] 7) #29-Kevin Harvick 3830 -437 8) #20

Talladega Superspeedway Race Fast Facts:

Talladega Superspeedway Race Fast Facts:

October 5, 2008
The 28 Lap Leaders in the AMP Energy 500 sets the all-time Sprint Cup record for different leaders in a race. Tony Stewart won the AMP Energy 500, his 33rd victory in 350 Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first victory and 15th top-10 finish in 2008. This is his

Racing Resources Says…

Racing Resources Says…

September 29, 2008
...Denny Hamlin won the Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway. He posted his ninth career win in his 109th start and his fourth victory in 16 races in 2008. It was Hamlin's first Kansas victory in four races there. ...Hamlin scored his second victory in the No. 18

Special Helmet for Ragan at Kansas:

Special Helmet for Ragan at Kansas:

September 25, 2008
In honor of his charity of choice, Shriners Hospitals for Children, #6-David Ragan is going to wear a specially designed helmet this weekend in Kansas. The helmet portrays the children the Shriners have been able to assist at their 22 hospitals with high-quality medical

David Ragan, Ken Schrader enter Toledo’s ARCA race:

David Ragan, Ken Schrader enter Toledo’s ARCA race:

September 25, 2008
Ken Schrader and David Ragan have entered the ARCA Re/Max Series Hantz Group 200, set for Oct. 12 at Toledo Speedway. The race will determine the 2008 series champion. Schrader has four wins at Toledo (1997, 2004, 2005 and 2006). Nine-time series champion Frank Kimmel

UNOFFICAL Classic Drivers Points Standings [after Dover race 28 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Classic Drivers Points Standings [after Dover race 28 of 36]:

September 21, 2008
1) #99-Carl Edwards 3978 [6 wins] 2) #18-Kyle Busch 3978 -33 [8 wins] 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson 3916 -95 [4 wins] 4) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3739 -272 [1 win] 5) #31-Jeff Burton 3682 -329 [1 win] 6) #16-Greg Biffle 3660 -351 [2 wins] 7) #29-Kevin Harvick 3572 -439 8) #20

Tire testing at Atlanta and Daytona UPDATE:

Tire testing at Atlanta and Daytona UPDATE:

September 18, 2008
Goodyear will test Daytona International Speedway with #6-David Ragan and #15-Paul Menard's Sprint Cup teams next Tuesday and Wednesday (Sept. 16-17). Goodyear's other scheduled tests looking ahead to the 2009 season include Indianapolis (Sept. 22-23 and Oct. 6-8)

UNOFFICAL Classic Drivers Points Standings [after New Hampshire race 27 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Classic Drivers Points Standings [after New Hampshire race 27 of 36]:

September 14, 2008
(the old way) 1) #18-Kyle Busch 3944 [8 wins] 2) #99-Carl Edwards 3841 -103 [6 wins] 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson 3756 -188 [4 wins] 4) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3648 -296 [1 win] 5) #31-Jeff Burton 3544 -400 [1 win] 6) #16-Greg Biffle 3470 -474 [1 win] 7) #20-Tony Stewart 3432

MWR has some prospective sponsors for 2009:

MWR has some prospective sponsors for 2009:

September 14, 2008
Ty Norris, vice president and general manager of Michael Waltrip Racing, said three prospective sponsors for next season -- two new to the sport, one old, according to Norris -- are taking notice that MWR's three teams have been running better lately. Heading into

OFFICIAL: UPS to to sponsor Ragan and Roush:

OFFICIAL: UPS to to sponsor Ragan and Roush:

September 12, 2008
hearing that UPS will announce Friday, what team and driver they will sponsor in 2009. Rumor has it that David Ragan will be sponsored by UPS in the #6 Roush Fenway Racing Ford in 2009. AND On Friday, September 12, UPS will launch a new era in our NASCAR partnership

Ragan to return to Nationwide Series in 2009; might not be full time:

Ragan to return to Nationwide Series in 2009; might not be full time:

September 9, 2008
Roush Fenway Racing driver #6-David Ragan said he will return to the NASCAR Nationwide Series next year, though it is unlikely he will run full time. Ragan is one of four drivers scheduled to compete in all Sprint Cup and Nationwide races this year. Were focused on

Nationwide COT test at Richmond: UPDATE 3 MORE IMAGES:

Nationwide COT test at Richmond: UPDATE 3 MORE IMAGES:

September 9, 2008
The Nationwide Series begins a new era when its new car goes on track for the first of two scheduled tests Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 8-9, at Richmond International Raceway. Wednesday, Sept. 10, will be a rain date. Each of the four series manufacturers Chevy, Dodge