Jamie McMurray News

News and Notes – Richmond:

News and Notes – Richmond:

September 7, 2005
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series competitors are closing in on a record thats stood for six years. With 12 different winners in the seasons first 17 races, the series is on track to eclipse the 14 who won in 1998. The record was in jeopardy last year when 13 drivers posted

The Chase….as it stands now:

The Chase….as it stands now:

September 7, 2005
Four positions in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup are up for grabs in the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway. This number does not include Kurt Busch, who only needs to start the race to clinch a berth. Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, Greg

Drivers to Visit Wounded Troops:

Drivers to Visit Wounded Troops:

September 7, 2005
#42-Jamie McMurray, #39-David Stremme, #77-Travis Kvapil along with a handful of other NASCAR drivers will be visiting patients at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., on Wed., Sept. 7.(Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates). no idea who the other

Kyle Busch as 1st time winner:

Kyle Busch as 1st time winner:

September 4, 2005
#5-Kyle Busch won the Sony HD 500 at California Speedway, for his first ever Nextel Cup win and becoming the youngest driver ever to win a race in the Cup Series, Donald Thomas was 20 yrs, 4 months, 6 days old when he won at Lakeland in 1952, Busch is 20 yr, 4 months

Harvick to the #42? No Comment: Childress:

Harvick to the #42? No Comment: Childress:

September 4, 2005
Rumors here [California Speedway] are widespread that Kevin Harvick may be headed to Ganassi’s #42 Texaco Dodge, thus freeing Jamie McMurray to move to Roush Racing [#6] a year early [he signed for 2007]. Richard Childress, who owns the cars Harvick currently drives

California Race Notes:

California Race Notes:

September 4, 2005
• Kyle Busch won the SONY HD 500 at California Speedway, scoring his first NASCAR NEXTEL Cup victory in his 31st career start. • Busch became the youngest race winner in NASCAR's premiere division. He is 20 yrs., 4 mos. and 2 days. Donald Thomas won at Lakewood Speedway

Gordon and Ellen:

Gordon and Ellen:

September 1, 2005
Four-time NASCAR Cup champion Jeff Gordon is scheduled to appear on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" next Monday [Labor Day, Sept. 5th]. Gordon will become the first NASCAR driver to appear on the syndicated program, which originates at NBC Studios in Los Angeles and has

Harvick putting the pressure on RCR UPDATE to the #42? #77?:

Harvick putting the pressure on RCR UPDATE to the #42? #77?:

August 30, 2005
#29-Kevin Harvick, saying he’s putting pressure on [Richard] Childress to improve the team and could leave next year if his things don’t go the way he wants. “I’m checking things out and really just trying to see how it all goes,” Harvick said Friday. “We’ll race to

Testing at Richmond:

Testing at Richmond:

August 29, 2005
As the hours and minutes tick down to the waving of the green flag for the Chase weekend at Richmond International Raceway, several NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Busch and NEXTEL Cup Series teams have tests planned at the 3/4-mile facility. Test sessions at Richmond International

Rusty Honored at Bristol:

Rusty Honored at Bristol:

August 28, 2005
Bobby Allison, NHRA great Don Prudhomme and others were on hand to honor Rusty Wallace on the occasion of his final Bristol race. A card section in turns one and two spelled out “Rusty” in white letters on a blue background. Bristol Motor Speedway presented Wallace

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Bristol

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Bristol

August 24, 2005
Only 10 races to go in NASCAR Busch Series season Friday nights race marks an important juncture in the NASCAR Busch Series season 10 races remaining for drivers challenging for the championship. Martin Truex Jr. (#8 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet), the defending NASCAR

#6 Sponsor for 2006 to be announced:

#6 Sponsor for 2006 to be announced:

August 22, 2005
Geoff Smith, who runs Roush Racing for Jack Roush, said he is ready to announce a sponsor for the Mark Martin-Jamie McMurray car to replace Viagra.(Winston Salem Journal)(8-22-2005)

Michigan Race Notes:

Michigan Race Notes:

August 21, 2005
• Jeremy Mayfield won the GFS Marketplace 400 at Michigan International Speedway, scoring his fifth NASCAR NEXTEL Cup victory in his 368th career start. • Mayfield climbed from seventh to sixth in the NASCAR NEXTEL CUP point standings, now 399 behind firstplace Tony

MAXIMum Exposure for McMurray:

MAXIMum Exposure for McMurray:

August 17, 2005
MAXIM Magazine invited Jamie McMurray to Michigan International Speedway on Monday to test drive the magazine's top-10 picks for the best cars of 2006. The feature will appear in the November issue.(Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates PR)(8-17-2005)

Roush not letting Busch go in 2006 UPDATE well…..maybe…:

Roush not letting Busch go in 2006 UPDATE well…..maybe…:

August 16, 2005
Nextel Cup champion #97-Kurt Busch will be back to fulfill the final year of his contract with Roush Racing because his car owner will not let him go early. Jack Roush said Busch sought a release for 2006 after telling him earlier this week that he had a deal for 2007