Jamie McMurray News

TV Stuff:

TV Stuff:

February 4, 2005
#42-Jamie McMurray is having a big time as NASCAR's newest Hollywood star. He just filmed an a bit in "E! True Hollywood Story" Wednesday, while testing at the California Speedway. And McMurray and teammate Casey Mears will appear on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Feb. 22

Elliott to run three Busch races? for Rusty? and Gaughan?

Elliott to run three Busch races? for Rusty? and Gaughan?

February 2, 2005
been told that Bill Elliott will race three Busch Series races for Rusty Wallace Inc., including Nashville Superspeedway, Pikes Peak and Milwaukee.(1-28-2005) AND Rusty Wallace said on Tuesday that he has some unresolved slots on his Busch Series roster this year,

So..what is up with Sterling?

So..what is up with Sterling?

February 2, 2005
#40-Sterling Marlin, a regular on the circuit since 1987, wants to drive for a couple of more years and wants to remain with Chip Ganassi so he can close his career with a team that was owned by Felix Sabates when Marlin joined it in 1998. That scenario is far from

Elliott to run three Busch races? for Rusty? and Gaughan?

Elliott to run three Busch races? for Rusty? and Gaughan?

February 2, 2005
been told that Bill Elliott will race three Busch Series races for Rusty Wallace Inc., including Nashville Superspeedway, Pikes Peak and Milwaukee.(1-28-2005) AND Rusty Wallace said on Tuesday that he has some unresolved slots on his Busch Series roster this year,

Rusty comments:

Rusty comments:

January 29, 2005
Brandon Mudd of KFNS (www.kfns.com) in St. Louis spoke to Rusty Wallace today at a new conference discussing the Wallace Family Tribute 250 [Busch Series Race] to be held July 30th at Gateway International Raceway. St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay proclaimed July 30th

Lots of special schemes for McMurray in 2005 UPDATE:

Lots of special schemes for McMurray in 2005 UPDATE:

January 28, 2005
#42-Jamie McMurray will race five different Texaco/Havoline "Shine On" paint schemes in 2005. McMurray will drive the first special paint scheme at Texas on April 17.(RacingOne)(12-7-2004) UPDATE: added four schemes that will be run at Texas (Apr), Lowe's (May), Sonoma

Allgaier to drive for MB Motorsprts:

Allgaier to drive for MB Motorsprts:

January 16, 2005
Eighteen year-old Justin Allgaier recently inked a deal with MB Motorsports [#63] to align for a limited 2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series schedule with hopes to continue the teams tradition of boosting the careers of several Midwestern drivers. Late drivers whos

Waltrip and McMurray…..not back in current rides in 2006? UPDATE:

Waltrip and McMurray…..not back in current rides in 2006? UPDATE:

January 15, 2005
yeah, I know....a little early...but: .............is the question surrounding [#15-Michael Waltrip's future with DEI. The 2005 NASCAR season opener is still a few weeks away, but already the future of two of NASCAR's top stars is being debated: Will Waltrip get a

California Testing – Fans Invited:

California Testing – Fans Invited:

January 14, 2005
As part of NASCAR's Preseason Thunder, several NEXTEL Cup and Busch Series teams will participate in a test session at California Speedway from January 31 - February 3, 2005. As of early January, nine NASCAR Busch Series drivers have confirmed for the first two days

Daytona 500 Testing – Day 3, Jan 13, 2005, PM Session – DRAFTING Speeds:

Daytona 500 Testing – Day 3, Jan 13, 2005, PM Session – DRAFTING Speeds:

January 13, 2005
Morning rain showers delayed the start of the final day of testing. Teams were able to get on track around 1:30pm/et and tested through 7:30pm/et. While some teams worked on qualifying setups, other teams participated in drafting sessions. #0-Mike Bliss was the fastest

35 Cup drivers to test at Las Vegas:

35 Cup drivers to test at Las Vegas:

January 12, 2005
Just how important is Preseason Thunder Las Vegas? All 10 drivers in last year's Chase for the Nextel Cup have indicated they will visit LVMS Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 to prepare for the March 13 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400. In 2004, eight of the 10 drivers who made the Chase

New RWI General Manager:

New RWI General Manager:

January 8, 2005
Richard Paysor has been named General Manager of RWI Racing, effective immediately. "Dick Paysor has been with me for almost 20 years in one capacity or another and he has one of the greatest business minds in racing," said Rusty Wallace, NASCAR champion and owner

Testing at Vegas Jan 26-29th:

Testing at Vegas Jan 26-29th:

December 26, 2004
More than 50 Cup [NNC] and Busch [NBS] teams are expected to descend on LVMS on Jan. 26-29 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to experiment with the new tires, spoilers and body designs that will go into effect in the coming season. It's the first open test for teams on an

Guy leaves FitzBradshaw:

Guy leaves FitzBradshaw:

December 25, 2004
Crew Chief for the 2004 NASCAR Busch Series #14 Navy car, Jay Guy, has parted ways with FitzBradshaw Racing. The amicable departure was finalized Wednesday. "Crew chiefing the #14 Navy car for its first year of full-season Busch Series sponsorship was a challenging

Ganassi Team to debut at IRP with Sorenson:

Ganassi Team to debut at IRP with Sorenson:

November 20, 2004
Reed Sorenson and sponsor Discount Tire Co. will be making their NASCAR Busch Series debut at Indianapolis Raceway Park when Sorenson attempts to qualify the #41 Discount Tire Dodge for the Kroger 200. Veteran Busch Series crew chief Brian Pattie takes the helm of