Elliott Sadler News

Some Chassis selections for Bristol:

Some Chassis selections for Bristol:

August 20, 2010
#1-Jamie McMurray: Crew Chief Kevin "Bono" Manion has elected to bring chassis #803 to Bristol this weekend. The chassis was last used in the 2009 season at both Pocono events and the second Auto Club Speedway event finishing 18th, 19th and 22nd. This chassis was also

Triple Duty for four drivers:

Triple Duty for four drivers:

August 18, 2010
four Sprint Cup drivers are scheduled to run three of the four races running this week at Bristol Motor Speedway. Three drivers will run the Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series races: Kyle Busch [all #18 Toyota's], Brad Keselowski [#12, #22 & #29

Ambrose to RPM’s #9 in 2011 UPDATE:

Ambrose to RPM’s #9 in 2011 UPDATE:

August 17, 2010
Big announcement coming from Richard Petty Motorsports tomorrow [Tuesday, Aug 17th] about a new driver/sponsor combination for 2011 (Ford Racing Facebook), Ambrose?.(8-17-2010) AND: Richard Petty Motorsports will make a 'driver and sponsor announcement' Tuesday at

Sadler in the #33 at Bristol:

Sadler in the #33 at Bristol:

August 16, 2010
This week at Bristol Motor Speedway, Kevin Harvick Inc. welcomes another new addition to the #33 Nationwide Series team line up. Elliott Sadler will make his first start in the #33 car, but is no stranger in KHI equipment. Earlier this season, Sadler won the inaugural

Sadler returns to #2 at Bristol:

Sadler returns to #2 at Bristol:

August 16, 2010
Elliott Sadler will return to Kevin Harvick Inc. this weekend for the first time since his first-career Truck Series win at Pocono Raceway in July. Sadler has 24 Cup Series starts and seven Nationwide Series starts at Bristol Motor Speedway. When Sadler drove the #

Sadler working on 2011 plans; some trucks with KHI:

Sadler working on 2011 plans; some trucks with KHI:

August 14, 2010
Elliott Sadler said he's trying to find a Sprint Cup ride but would consider driving in the Nationwide or Camping World Truck series if those were his only viable options. Sadler announced a month ago he didn't expect to be back at Richard Petty Motorsports after this

Sadler still working on 2011 plans:

Sadler still working on 2011 plans:

August 14, 2010
Elliott Sadler said he's trying to find a Sprint Cup ride but would consider driving in the Nationwide or Camping World Truck series if those were his only viable options. Sadler announced a month ago he didn't expect to be back at Richard Petty Motorsports after this

Some Chassis selections for Michigan:

Some Chassis selections for Michigan:

August 13, 2010
#1-Jamie McMurray: The #1 Philips Norelco Bodygroom Pro team will bring chassis #1006 to Michigan this weekend. This chassis has been used twice this season at Darlington and Chicagoland. Both events saw McMurray capture the pole and finish in the top-five placing

Goodyear tire test at Talladega on open to the public:

Goodyear tire test at Talladega on open to the public:

August 12, 2010
Talladega Superspeedway officials announced that the Goodyear Tire Test on August 24 will be open to the public. Drivers scheduled to participate are Justin Allgaier, Aric Almirola, Joey Logano and Elliott Sadler. Parking lots open at 8:30 with the test officially

Almirola participating in tire test at Talladega:

Almirola participating in tire test at Talladega:

August 11, 2010
Talladega Superspeedway officials announced today that the Goodyear Tire Test on August 24 will be open to the public. Drivers scheduled to participate are Justin Allgaier, Aric Almirola, Joey Logano and Elliott Sadler. "Our close relationship with Goodyear has allowed

Racing in America on the #19 at Michigan:

Racing in America on the #19 at Michigan:

August 11, 2010
The #19 Richard Petty Motorsports Ford, driven by Elliott Sadler will go Petty Blue at Michigan this weekend to help highlight awareness of Racing in America, a planned American racing exhibition set for permanent display in the Dearborn, Mich.-based Henry Ford Museum

KHI 2011 plans on hold:

KHI 2011 plans on hold:

August 7, 2010
Kevin Harvick Inc.'s plans in the Nationwide and Truck series are uncertain, largely because NASCAR has not formally announced the 2011 schedules. "Obviously, I'll drive the Nationwide car a fair amount and the truck a fair amount, co-owner Kevin Harvick said. "Then

Allmendinger staying at RPM: UPDATE:

Allmendinger staying at RPM: UPDATE:

August 6, 2010
Free-agent Sprint Cup Series driver #43-AJ Allmendinger will stay put after signing a contract extension with Richard Petty Motorsports, Sporting News has learned. The contract, signed Tuesday, is a multiyear deal, according to sources close to the situation. The team

4th team for RCR? Menard? UPDATE:

4th team for RCR? Menard? UPDATE:

August 6, 2010
Richard Childress Racing is looking at possible expansion to four teams in the Sprint Cup Series in 2011 and is in the process of finalizing a deal to run next year's Nationwide Series program through Kevin Harvick Inc. Team owner Richard Childress said an announcement

Some Chassis selections for Watkins Glen:

Some Chassis selections for Watkins Glen:

August 5, 2010
#1-Jamie McMurray: Crew Chief Kevin "Bono" Manion and the #1 McDonald Chevy team will bring chassis #1012 to Watkins Glen. This chassis was tested two weeks ago at Road Atlanta and will mark its first race. #2-Kurt Busch: Crew chief Steve Addington and the "Blue Deuce