Jason Leffler News

Newman wins at Dover:

Newman wins at Dover:

September 24, 2005
#39-Ryan Newman won the Dover 200 at Dover International Speedway, dominating the race by leading 193 of 200 laps. It is Newman's 4th win in a row and of the season, in 6 races run this year Newman has four wins and two 3rds. #8-Martin Truex Jr. was running 2nd until

Harvick wins at Richmond:

Harvick wins at Richmond:

September 9, 2005
#21-Kevin Harvick won the Emerson Radio 250 at Richmond International Raceway for his 3rd win of the season and 16th of his Busch Series career [126 races] and 2nd Busch win at Richmond. #11-Paul Menard was 2nd for his career best, followed by #17-Matt Kenseth, #9-

Martin wins pole at RIR:

Martin wins pole at RIR:

September 9, 2005
#9-Mark Martin won the pole for the Emerson Radio 250 at Richmond International Raceway with a speed of 127.239mph. #60-Carl Edwards is 2nd, followed by #90-Elliott Sadler, #17-Matt Kenseth and #32-Jason Leffler. Points leader, #8-Martin Truex Jr. starts 10th. #6-Erin

Braun Racing Enters Into Marketing Partnership with UltimateBet.net:

Braun Racing Enters Into Marketing Partnership with UltimateBet.net:

September 4, 2005
Braun Racing is proud to announce their new marketing partnership with Ultimatebet.net, one of the worlds largest free and fun online poker rooms. Ultimatebet.net will give a new look to the #32 Chevy as the primary sponsor, this past weekend in the Ameriquest 300

Yeley in the #11 at California UPDATE Hamlin at Kansas:

Yeley in the #11 at California UPDATE Hamlin at Kansas:

August 27, 2005
Joe Gibbs Racing will turn to Busch Series driver J.J. Yeley to drive the #11 Fed Ex Chevy for the Auto Club 500 at California Motor Speedway on Sunday, September 4.(JGR PR), Denny Hamilin, JGR other Busch Series driver, supposedly will drive the car at Kansas, Yeley

Waltrip to the #11? before end of the season? UPDATE 2:

Waltrip to the #11? before end of the season? UPDATE 2:

August 11, 2005
Motorsport.com is reporting: Speculation has arisen that Michael Waltrip may vacate his seat in the #15 DEI Chevy prior to the end of the 2005 season. Rumors are swirling around the garage that Waltrip has been offered to drive the No. 11 Chevy at Joe Gibbs Racing

Leffler released from #11:

Leffler released from #11:

August 8, 2005
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) has released driver Jason Leffler from his driving duties with the #11 car in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Terry Labonte will compete in several of the upcoming Nextel Cup races in the #11, beginning this

Leffler could be a free agent?

Leffler could be a free agent?

August 8, 2005
Cary Agajanian, #11 Jason Leffler's attorney, would not confirm reports that car owner Joe Gibbs has offered to buy out the remaining 18 months of Leffler's contract for $5 million, but Agajanian would not deny that such an offer could be on the table. "I can't comment

Waltrip to the #11? before end of the season? UPDATE Denied:

Waltrip to the #11? before end of the season? UPDATE Denied:

August 7, 2005
Motorsport.com is reporting: Speculation has arisen that Michael Waltrip may vacate his seat in the #15 DEI Chevy prior to the end of the 2005 season. Rumors are swirling around the garage that Waltrip has been offered to drive the No. 11 Chevy at Joe Gibbs Racing

More Labonte rumors…to Evernham? Fed-Ex to the #18, Interstate Batteries?

More Labonte rumors…to Evernham? Fed-Ex to the #18, Interstate Batteries?

July 25, 2005
More Labonte rumors...to Evernham? Fed-Ex to the #18, Interstate Batteries? what might happen next at [Joe] Gibbs' [Racing] is uncertain. While #18-Bobby Labonte insists he has no plans to leave Gibbs, that has not quieted the NASCAR garage, with the talk continuing

Labonte not back with Gibbs? UPDATE 3:

Labonte not back with Gibbs? UPDATE 3:

July 17, 2005
CBS Sportsline story reports: Although a former series champion, Bobby Labonte might not be back in the #18 in 2006. Stay tuned.(CBS Sportsline), however back in 2003, Labonte signed an extension with Joe Gibbs Racing thru the 2008 season.(7-14-2005) UPDATE: Bobby

Riggs fastest at Indy testing on Tuesday, shortened by Rain:

Riggs fastest at Indy testing on Tuesday, shortened by Rain:

July 13, 2005
Scott Riggs and the MBV Motorsports team led testing on a rain-shortened day July 12 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a speed of 181.244 mph in the #10 Valvoline Chevrolet. Riggs’ top lap ranks him as seventh-fastest to date in 2005 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series private

Biffle fastest in Monday’s test at Indy:

Biffle fastest in Monday’s test at Indy:

July 12, 2005
Roush Racing teammates Greg Biffle and Matt Kenseth served notice that they will contend for victory in the 12th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard by posting the fastest laps in private testing July 11 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Biffle turned the fastest lap of the

Rumblings – Chicago:

Rumblings – Chicago:

July 10, 2005
Dale Earnhardt Jr took the lead from Scott Wimmer with 11 laps to go and held off a hard-charging Matt Kenseth to take today's USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway for his first victory of the season. This was win #16 for Little E (he's now tied for 40th with

Leffler in the #32 rest of season?

Leffler in the #32 rest of season?

July 9, 2005
Jason Leffler could be in the #32 Braun Racing car for the rest of the season -- if the Braun team finishes the season. Team owner Todd Braun said July 1 that he was unsure what the future holds for him and his sponsor, Winfuel. Braun was noncommital when asked if