Jamie McMurray News

Las Vegas Testing Thursday:

Las Vegas Testing Thursday:

January 30, 2004
A total of 54 teams tested during the four-day NASCAR Preseason Thunder Las Vegas. NASCAR Nextel Cup teams made up 34 of the testing teams, while 20 NASCAR Busch Series teams participated in the test. “I told Ray (Evernham) when he came in here this morning,

TrimSpa and Stremme? UPDATE 2:

TrimSpa and Stremme? UPDATE 2:

January 28, 2004
David Stremme appeared at the Daytona Preseason Thunder Fan Fest donning a Trim Spa shirt adding to the speculation that the weight-loss product will sponsor his #19 Braun Racing Dodge this season

New Crew Chief for the #62:

New Crew Chief for the #62:

January 22, 2004
Johnny Allen, a longtime crew chief in the NASCAR Busch Series, has joined Orleans Racing as the crew chief on Steve Parks No. 62 Dodge in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, team officials announced Jan. 21. Allen, 35, has worked in NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, NASCAR Busch

Braun Looking for Crew People:

Braun Looking for Crew People:

January 13, 2004
Braun Racing will have open tryouts for their #30 Busch Series team. The #30 car will be driven by Jamie McMurray for the 2004 Season. Open tryouts will be held for both changers and carriers for their Race Day Crew. If you are interested please contact Randy Cox

Cook to leave the #29? to Roush or ppc? UPDATE 5 testing but no announcement…yet:

Cook to leave the #29? to Roush or ppc? UPDATE 5 testing but no announcement…yet:

January 11, 2004
#29-Terry Cook says he'll likely remain with K-Automotive Motorsports, there's a much better chance both Cook and sponsor Power Stroke Diesel will move to either Roush Racing or ppc Racing. It is believed that Cook's interest in ppc Racing revolves around the fact

Holigan Racing Formed For NASCAR, AMA And National Television Series:

Holigan Racing Formed For NASCAR, AMA And National Television Series:

December 30, 2003
Taking reality television to unmatched heights, Holigan Racing will field a NASCAR Busch Series car and an AMA Motocross team in 2004. The day-to-day efforts behind both teams will be part of a national television series on Spike TV, a national television network.

McMurray’s Dad Karting in Daytona:

McMurray’s Dad Karting in Daytona:

December 28, 2003
Jim McMurray wants just one chance to brag about a Daytona victory. And to whom will he boast the loudest? NASCAR's 2003 Raybestos Rookie of the Year and his son, Jamie McMurray. The eldest McMurray is in Daytona to compete in the World Karting Association's 30th Annual

Some Braun Racing News:

Some Braun Racing News:

December 16, 2003
Braun Racing, who with driver Chad Blount finished second in ARCA RE/MAX Series championship points in 2002, is returning to the RE/MAX Series tour with two teams for the 2004 season. In Dodges purchased from the Chip Ganassi NASCAR Nextel Cup Series stable, plans

Testing at Las Vegas:

Testing at Las Vegas:

December 12, 2003
Some of the biggest names in NASCAR have signed up to test at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Jan. 26-29, 2004 in preparation for the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series event and Sam’s Town 300 NASCAR Busch Series race. Seven of the eight active series champions

TV Guide:

TV Guide:

December 4, 2003
there are four NASCAR Championship Covers for TV Guide this week: Matt Kenseth, Brian Vickers, Travis Kvapil and Cup rookie of the year Jamie McMurray. See newstands for the issue which are on sale now. AND Four Collector's Covers with This Season's Nascar Champions

Ganassi’s Move:

Ganassi’s Move:

December 1, 2003
Mooresville business officials say they hope the Chip Ganassi Racing building, which sits in a prominent location among Race City USA's NASCAR shops, won't be vacant long. "It will be loss, but we're hopeful that another company will buy their existing building," said

Chip Ganassi Racing Scores Triple Crown in 2003 Rookie Title:

Chip Ganassi Racing Scores Triple Crown in 2003 Rookie Title:

November 20, 2003
Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates saw three of its drivers crowned Rookie of the Year in their respective racing divisions for the 2003 season. Jamie McMurray, driver of the #42 Havoline Dodge, was named the 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Raybestos Rookie of the Year

Biffle to run all Cup AND Busch races in 2004? New Crew Chief? UPDATE 2:

Biffle to run all Cup AND Busch races in 2004? New Crew Chief? UPDATE 2:

November 19, 2003
#16-Greg Biffle is considering running the full NASCAR Busch series schedule in 2004 in Roush Racing's #60 Fords - the same team with which he won the 2002 series championship. In an interview Thursday, Biffle said at first he would run "a lot of races" next season

Dale Jr’s Pit Crew To Collect $200,000 Bonus; Sterling Marlin’s Crew Takes Homestead Victory:

Dale Jr’s Pit Crew To Collect $200,000 Bonus; Sterling Marlin’s Crew Takes Homestead Victory:

November 19, 2003
#8-Dale Earnhardt Jr's pit crew made a late-season charge to capture the 2003 McDonald's Drive-Thru Pit Championship fueled by POWERade. For winning the championship, Earnhardt's pit crew will collect a $200,000 bonus. The check presentation will take place Dec. 5

Labonte wins at Homestead as Elliott cuts tire down with lap to go:

Labonte wins at Homestead as Elliott cuts tire down with lap to go:

November 18, 2003
#9-Bill Elliott led 189 laps and was on his way to his 45th career win when, with about an half lap left, cut down a right rear tire, allowing 2nd place #18-Bobby Labonte to scoot by and win the Ford 400 at the New Homestead-Miami Speedway while only leading one lap