Erik Darnell News

Gateway Rookie Notes:

Gateway Rookie Notes:

July 13, 2009
Justin Allgaier was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Dollar General 300 at Chicagoland Speedway. Allgaier posted a 10th-place finish, his ninth top-10 of the season, and claimed top rookie honors for the fifth time in 2009. At least one Raybestos Rookie has

Raybestos Rookie Notes – Chicago:

Raybestos Rookie Notes – Chicago:

July 6, 2009
Justin Allgaier was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Subway Jalapeno 250 at Daytona. Allgaier posted an eighth-place finish, his eighth top-10 of the season, and claimed top rookie honors for the fourth time in 2009. At least one Raybestos Rookie has scored

Racing Resources Says…

Racing Resources Says…

June 29, 2009
Kyle Busch won the Camping World RV Sales 200 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Busch became the youngest race winner at New Hampshire at 24 years, one month and 25 days. He also became the 23rd different race winner in 23 series races at New Hampshire. Busch has finished

New Hampshire Rookie Notes:

New Hampshire Rookie Notes:

June 23, 2009
Erik Darnell was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the June 20 Northern Tool.com 250 at The Milwaukee Mile. Darnell scored a fourth-place finish, equaling his best effort in six NASCAR Nationwide Series races. He claimed his second top-five and third top-10 in 2009

Racing Resources Says…

Racing Resources Says…

June 22, 2009
Carl Edwards won the NorthernTool.com 300 at The Milwaukee Mile. He won from an "official" 11th-place starting position, but actually started 43rd after dropping to the rear under penalty for a driver change. (His car was qualified by Colin Braun since Edwards was

Braun and Stenhouse in NNS in 2010: UPDATE:

Braun and Stenhouse in NNS in 2010: UPDATE:

June 22, 2009
From an Jack Roush interview with the Detroit Free Press: Q: Young Colin Braun won the truck race for you at MIS on Saturday. What do you think of him? A: He's got great potential, and he's a great person. There are some drivers who can't ever come through your organization

Braun to Nationwide Series in 2010 UPDATE More from Roush:

Braun to Nationwide Series in 2010 UPDATE More from Roush:

June 22, 2009
From an Jack Roush interview with the Detroit Free Press: Q: Young Colin Braun won the truck race for you at MIS on Saturday. What do you think of him? A: He's got great potential, and he's a great person. There are some drivers who can't ever come through your organization

Roush Fenway Racing gets 50th Truck Series win:

Roush Fenway Racing gets 50th Truck Series win:

June 14, 2009
Colin Braun captured Roush Fenway Racing's 50th win in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series today at Michigan International Speedway. The 50 wins have spanned over 14 years and 11 drivers. Currently Jack Roush has the most wins of any owner in the series. Mark Martin

Roush Fenway Racing eyeing 50th NCWTS win:

Roush Fenway Racing eyeing 50th NCWTS win:

June 10, 2009
Roush, co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing, is vying for his 50th win in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in Saturday's race at Michigan International Speedway and no other track on the NASCAR circuit holds more promise for the team. Roush Fenway Racing owns four

Nashville Rookie Notes:

Nashville Rookie Notes:

June 9, 2009
Michael McDowell was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Federated Auto Parts 300 at Nashville. McDowell finished eighth, his third top-10 of the season, and claimed top rookie honors for the fourth time in 2009. He also led the race once for one lap. Erik Darnell

New scheme for #6 team at Nashville:

New scheme for #6 team at Nashville:

June 5, 2009
#6-Erik Darnell will be sporting a new look on the #6 Northern Tool + Equipment / Discount Tire Ford this weekend at Nashville. See an image of the car on the #6 paint scheme page.(6-5-2009)

Rookie Notes: Lowe’s Motor Speedway:

Rookie Notes: Lowe’s Motor Speedway:

May 19, 2009
Erik Darnell was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 at Darlington Raceway. Darnell scored a fourth-place finish, his best effort in three NASCAR Nationwide Series starts. He claimed Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors for the first time

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – Atlanta:

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – Atlanta:

March 3, 2009
Ricky Carmichael was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the February 21 San Bernardino County 200 at Auto Club Speedway.. Carmichael scored an eighth-place finish, his best effort in two NASCAR Camping World Series starts and claimed Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors

Sad News – Lee Ann Darnell: ARRANGEMENTS:

Sad News – Lee Ann Darnell: ARRANGEMENTS:

February 22, 2009
Lee Anne Darnell [mother of Erik Darnell], 49, of Beach Park, IL passed away on Monday, February 16, 2009, at home. Automobile racing was always a big part of her life. Lee Anne met Danny through racing and the two of them spent countless hours on road trips and at

Sad News – Lee Ann Darnell:

Sad News – Lee Ann Darnell:

February 20, 2009
Lee Anne Darnell [mother of Erik Darnell], 49, of Beach Park, IL passed away on Monday, February 16, 2009, at home. Automobile racing was always a big part of her life. Lee Anne met Danny through racing and the two of them spent countless hours on road trips and at