Elliott Sadler News

RYR signs new driver:

RYR signs new driver:

December 24, 2005
Two-time defending NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division Midwest point series champion, Justin Diercks, will sign a contract with Robert Yates Racing in the coming days, Yates team general manager Eddie D’Hondt said Thursday. The Yates team has three Nextel Cup cars [? three

Wrecks in 2005:

Wrecks in 2005:

December 15, 2005
USA Today has some stats and articles about wrecks in 2005 Nextel Cup races, the drivers with the most wrecks: Drivers with the highest accident rate (minimum of 30 races) Name %. #15-Michael Waltrip 52.8% [#55 in 2006] #97-Kurt Busch 50.0% [#2 in 2006] #43-Jeff Green

No shows at banquet disappoint NASCAR UPDATE Gordon excused:

No shows at banquet disappoint NASCAR UPDATE Gordon excused:

December 10, 2005
NASCAR officials are "extremely disappointed" in Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and other drivers who failed to attend the season-ending awards ceremonies. "It was very disappointing to NASCAR and the entire industry that drivers did not show up for various awards

Champion’s Week Day Four Review:

Champion’s Week Day Four Review:

December 2, 2005
With only one day remaining before the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Awards Ceremony, the flurry of New York City activities picked up for the series’ Top 10 drivers. Champion Tony Stewart (#20 Home Depot Chevrolet) opened the day with his fellow Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL

Baldwin leaving Evernham? to Yates? UPDATE OFFICIAL RYR 2006 lineup announced:

Baldwin leaving Evernham? to Yates? UPDATE OFFICIAL RYR 2006 lineup announced:

December 1, 2005
hearing that #9 crew chief, Tommy Baldwin could be leaving Evernham Motorsports and driver Kasey Kahne.(9-18-2005) UPDATE: hearing Baldwin could end up at the #38 M&M's/Robert Yates Racing team as Elliott Sadler's crew chief.(9-19-2005) UPDATE: Look for some organizational

Yates Announce 2006 Busch Plans:

Yates Announce 2006 Busch Plans:

November 28, 2005
Robert Yates Racing has announced its driver lineup for the 2006 NASCAR Busch Series season and plans to compete in all 35 events. Elliott Sadler will drive the #90 CitiFinancial Ford for 16 events in 2006 while drivers Stephen Leicht and Matt McCall will share the

Slugger to #88; Baldwin to #38?

Slugger to #88; Baldwin to #38?

November 21, 2005
Look for some organizational changes at Robert Yates Racing. Slugger Labbe will take over as crew chief of the #88, which is driven by Dale Jarrett, and Tommy Baldwin will lead the #38 crew and Elliott Sadler. Yates ended rumors that he will start a third team; he

“Classic” Points Standings – Top 15

“Classic” Points Standings – Top 15

November 20, 2005
...the old way, not the Chase after Homestead, race 36 of 36: 1) #20-Tony Stewart, 5199 2) #16-Greg Biffle, 4984, -215 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 4771, -428 4) #6-Mark Martin, 4676, -523 5) #99-Carl Edwards, 4597, -602 6) #2-Rusty Wallace, 4512, -687 7) #17-Matt Kenseth

Baldwin leaving Evernham? to Yates? UPDATEs MANY:

Baldwin leaving Evernham? to Yates? UPDATEs MANY:

November 20, 2005
hearing that #9 crew chief, Tommy Baldwin could be leaving Evernham Motorsports and driver Kasey Kahne.(9-18-2005) UPDATE: hearing Baldwin could end up at the #38 M&M's/Robert Yates Racing team as Elliott Sadler's crew chief.(9-19-2005) more updates: see the #9

Rumblings / Race Notes Homestead:

Rumblings / Race Notes Homestead:

November 20, 2005
We crowned a Champion, and had an exciting race to boot! Greg Biffle beat Mark Martin to the line by mere inches (actually, it was all of 0.017 seconds!) to take the Ford 400 today at Homestead-Miami Speedway. After passing Dave Blaney on lap 260 coming out of the

Last DAY to Vote for Most Popular Driver UPDATE one day to go:

Last DAY to Vote for Most Popular Driver UPDATE one day to go:

November 20, 2005
With just days remaining for nationwide fan voting, Dale Earnhardt Jr. continues to lead the Chex NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award - but fans and fan clubs for other drivers appear to have picked up their support. Fan clubs and web sites for several drivers have

Leicht to drive for Yates:

Leicht to drive for Yates:

November 13, 2005
It was announced on TNT's Phoenix race broadcast that Stephen Leicht has just signed a three-year development deal with Robert Yates Racing. Next season he is expected to split the #90 ride with another driver. This season the seat has been shared between Leicht (Phoenix

“Classic” Points Standings – Top 15

“Classic” Points Standings – Top 15

November 13, 2005
...the old way, not the Chase after Phoenix, race 35 of 36: 1) #20-Tony Stewart, 5081 [would have clinched weeks ago] 2) #16-Greg Biffle, 4799, -282 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 4728, -353 4) #6-Mark Martin, 4501, -580 5) #2-Rusty Wallace, 4388, -693 6) #99-Carl Edwards,

Baldwin leaving Evernham? UPDATE 6:

Baldwin leaving Evernham? UPDATE 6:

November 12, 2005
hearing that #9 crew chief, Tommy Baldwin could be leaving Evernham Motorsports and driver Kasey Kahne. UPDATE: hearing Baldwin could end up at the #38 M&M's/Robert Yates Racing team as Elliott Sadler's crew chief.(9-19-2005) UPDATE 2: Baldwin recently signed a

Engine Dyno’s at Texas:

Engine Dyno’s at Texas:

November 7, 2005
NASCAR's engine-chassis dyno was busy last night after the race [at Texas], with officials checking the rear-wheel horsepower of the cars of winner #99-Carl Edwards, #41-Casey Mears (fourth), #48-Jimmie Johnson (fifth), #38-Elliott Sadler (ninth), #2-Rusty Wallace (