Elliott Sadler News

McMurray to replace Sadler in 2010?:

McMurray to replace Sadler in 2010?:

September 13, 2009
could Jamie McMurray be in a Yates Racing car [Richard Petty Motorsports team that Yates merged with] next year after all? Former original Yates employees are saying is they would prefer McMurray over #19-Elliott Sadler.(FoxSports)(9-13-2009)

More details on the Petty ‘buyout’ of Yates:

More details on the Petty ‘buyout’ of Yates:

September 12, 2009
The deal that brought together Richard Petty Motorsports and Yates Racing for next season is more of a buyout than a merger, minority owner Richard Petty said on Friday. "We're basically taking over their deal," the seven-time Sprint Cup champion said before qualifying

Richard Petty Motorsports to run Fords in 2010, merge w/Yates:

Richard Petty Motorsports to run Fords in 2010, merge w/Yates:

September 10, 2009
Richard Petty Motorsports and Yates Racing announced today they have signed a letter of intent to merge operations in time for the 2010 season. The four-car team will race Fords under the Richard Petty Motorsports banner. Richard Petty: This is a pretty big deal for

Sadler and wife expecting UPDATE:

Sadler and wife expecting UPDATE:

September 9, 2009
#19-Elliott Sadler announced on Sirius NASCAR Radio's Sirius Speedway Tuesday that he and his wife Amanda are expecting their first child in early March 2010.(9-8-2009) UPDATE: Elliott Sadler - "I couldn't be any happier. Amanda and I want to have a big family with

Did Not Finish Streak and stats:

Did Not Finish Streak and stats:

September 7, 2009
#14-Tony Stewart and #19-Elliott Sadler have the longest current streak of finishing races at 48. Eight drivers have run all the 2009 races and not had a DNF: #14-Stewart, #39-Newman, #9-Kahne, #00-Reutimann, #07-Mears, #19-Sadler, #44-Allmendinger & #43-Sorenson. #

Bristol News and Notes:

Bristol News and Notes:

August 24, 2009
* Kyle Busch won the Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. * Busch moved to ninth all time in combined NASCAR wins, tying Rusty Wallace with 55. * Busch scored his fourth win in 2009, tying Mark Martin for the most this season. His last win came at Richmond, 14 races

Did Not Finish Streak and stats:

Did Not Finish Streak and stats:

August 23, 2009
#14-Tony Stewart and #19-Elliott Sadler have the longest current streak of finishing races at 47. Eight drivers have run all the 2009 races and not had a DNF: #14-Stewart, #39-Newman, #9-Kashne, #00-Reutimann, #07-Mears, #19-Sadler, #44-Allmendinger & #43-Sorenson. #

Full Driver song list for Bristol:

Full Driver song list for Bristol:

August 22, 2009
Bristol Motor Speedway will give fans something different during drive interoductions Saturday night. They'll play music for each driver that the driver has selected. Some of the choices are interesting from those older rock n' roll classics to more recent tunes. Here

Stanley to pay out over $1 million if Sadler/Kahne win at Bristol:

Stanley to pay out over $1 million if Sadler/Kahne win at Bristol:

August 21, 2009
Richard Petty Motorsports driver Elliott Sadler and the #19 Stanley Dodge now have a million more reasons to win the Aug. 22 race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Primary sponsor Stanley will make a $1 million donation to Children's Miracle Network if Sadler wins the 500

Crew Chief change at the #19 UPDATE 2:

Crew Chief change at the #19 UPDATE 2:

August 19, 2009
Sirius NASCAR Radio's Sirius Speedway is reporting Tuesday that Kevin Buskirk is out as crew chief of Elliott Sadler's #19 Dodge at Richard Petty Motorsports, and will be replaced on an interim basis by Wally Rogers.(8-18-2009) UPDATE: This weekend Elliott Sadler visits

Crew Chief change at the #19 UPDATE:

Crew Chief change at the #19 UPDATE:

August 18, 2009
Sirius NASCAR Radio's Sirius Speedway is reporting Tuesday that Kevin Buskirk is out as crew chief of Elliott Sadler's #19 Dodge at Richard Petty Motorsports, and will be replaced on an interim basis by Wally Rogers.(8-18-2009) UPDATE: This weekend Elliott Sadler visits

Sadler to RCR?: UPDATE:

Sadler to RCR?: UPDATE:

August 17, 2009
Rumors persist that Elliott Sadler [currently in the #19 Dodge for RPM] will move into the #07 Chevrolet next season. Jack Daniels wants to return, but for a limited schedule. Sadler would be a bargain for RCR. Another option? JTG Racing, if Tad Geschickter expands

Michigan Stats and Notes:

Michigan Stats and Notes:

August 17, 2009
* Brian Vickers won the Carfax 400 at Michigan International Speedway, becoming the 13th different race winner in 23 races in 2009. His last win came at Talladega in October 2006. * Vickers became the 31st different race winner in 81 Cup races at Michigan. It was his

NASCAR takes engines to R&D Center:

NASCAR takes engines to R&D Center:

August 16, 2009
NASCAR has taken the engines of 11 cars in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway to test at its Research and Development Center in Concord, N.C. NASCAR periodically takes engines so it can see how much horsepower they produce. The engines taken

Sadler to RCR?:

Sadler to RCR?:

August 16, 2009
Rumors persist that Elliott Sadler [currently in the #19 Dodge for RPM] will move into the #07 Chevrolet next season. Jack Daniels wants to return, but for a limited schedule. Sadler would be a bargain for RCR. Another option? JTG Racing, if Tad Geschickter expands