Jason Leffler News

Pocono Test Speeds – Day 1:

Pocono Test Speeds – Day 1:

May 27, 2008
64 cars took laps on the first day of testing at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA. The fastest was #38-Gilliland (Ford) at 164.408mph. Followed by #88-Earnhardt Jr. (Chevy), #18-Busch (Toyota), #1-Truex Jr. (Chevy), and #48B-Johnson (Chevy). #12-Newman was the fastest

Leffler to test #70 at Pocono, could run Dover:

Leffler to test #70 at Pocono, could run Dover:

May 25, 2008
Jason Leffler said Saturday at Lowe's Motor Speedway that the "tentative plan" is for him to drive Haas CNC Racing's #70 Sprint Cup Chevy at Dover next weekend. Leffler drives Braun Racing's #38 Toyota in the Nationwide Series but has gotten permission to drive in

Leffer Planning to Drive for Haas CNC in Dover Cup Race:

Leffer Planning to Drive for Haas CNC in Dover Cup Race:

May 24, 2008
Jason Leffler said Saturday at Lowes Motor Speedway that the tentative plan is for him to drive Haas CNC Racings #70 Sprint Cup Chevrolet at Dover International Speedway next weekend. Leffler drives Braun Racings #38 Toyota in the Nationwide Series but has gotten permission

Wolfe Back at Track After Legal Dispute:

Wolfe Back at Track After Legal Dispute:

April 24, 2008
Paul Wolfe is back at the race track working as crew chief for Braun Racings Jason Leffler after missing the trip last week to Mexico City because of a legal dispute with former employer Fitz Motorsports. Wolfe left Fitz Motorsports on March 25 for Braun, and Fitz

Buescher to make Nationwide Debut at Phoenix: UPDATE 2:

Buescher to make Nationwide Debut at Phoenix: UPDATE 2:

April 8, 2008
ARCA RE/MAX Series and NASCAR Camping World East Series driver James Buescher will attempt to make his Nationwide Series debut at Phoenix for Braun Racing. Buescher, who holds the record as the youngest winner in ARCA RE/MAX Series history is scheduled to drive the

Paul Wolfe Joins Braun Racing:

Paul Wolfe Joins Braun Racing:

April 3, 2008
Paul Wolfe has left Fitz Motorsports to replace Stewart Cooper as crew chief of the #38 Braun Racing entry and driver Jason Leffler in the Nationwide Series. Eddie Buffington is replacing Wolfe as crew chief of the #22 Fitz Motorsports car, which will be driven by

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Texas:

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Texas:

April 1, 2008
Cale Gale was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Pepsi 300 at Nashville. Gale scored an eighth-place finish, his best in 14 career Nationwide Series starts and first top-10. He claimed Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors for the second time in three starts this

Braun Racing Announces Drivers for #10& #32: UPDATE 2:

Braun Racing Announces Drivers for #10& #32: UPDATE 2:

February 1, 2008
Dollar General Corp. welcomes a trio of Sprint Cup all-stars into the drivers seat of the Dollar General Toyota Camry for the 2008 Nationwide Series season. Brian Vickers, Kyle Busch, and Denny Hamlin will pilot the Dollar General Camry in select races. Recently, Braun

Chili Bowl to Be Televised Live for First Time RESULTS:

Chili Bowl to Be Televised Live for First Time RESULTS:

January 13, 2008
For the first time ever, race fans can watch the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals featuring a who's who of racing stars, including NASCAR's Tony Stewart and Kasey Kahne, who'll battle aboard 800-hp midgets for one of the most coveted trophies in motorsport. Broadcasted

Chili Bowl to Be Televised Live for First Time UPDATE:

Chili Bowl to Be Televised Live for First Time UPDATE:

January 10, 2008
For the first time ever, race fans can watch the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals featuring a who's who of racing stars, including NASCAR's Tony Stewart and Kasey Kahne, who'll battle aboard 800-hp midgets for one of the most coveted trophies in motorsport. Broadcasted

Dollar General to Braun Racing:

Dollar General to Braun Racing:

January 2, 2008
After three seasons of single team sponsorship in what is now called the Nationwide Series, the Dollar General Corporation is moving to Braun Racing in 2008 with the development of a diverse support program. Dollar General, which supported the Nationwide Series efforts

Carl Edwards Collects $2.4 Million In 2007:

Carl Edwards Collects $2.4 Million In 2007:

December 7, 2007
Carl Edwards, the 2007 Busch Series driver champion, received a payout of $2,485,582, an amount that ranks fourth all-time among series title winners. Edwards collected over $1.2 million in both race winnings ($1,241,985) and his share of the series point fund ($1,

Leffler will have new crew chief in 2008

Leffler will have new crew chief in 2008

December 7, 2007
Jason Leffler finished third in the Busch Series points standings, but his team leadership will change for 2008. Stewart Cooper, who left Brewco Motorsports to join Braun Racing, will be Leffler's crew chief next season, with former crew chief Todd Lohse becoming the

Kahne finishes 2nd at Turkey Night:

Kahne finishes 2nd at Turkey Night:

November 24, 2007
#9-Kasey Kahne placed second in the USAC Midget Turkey Night Grand Prix on Thursday at Irwindale Speedway. Kahne, driving a car he owned, finished 2.27 seconds behind race winner Dave Darland. Finishing third was Brewco Motorsports driver Bobby East. Several other

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Memphis:

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Memphis:

October 23, 2007
David Ragan was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Dollar General 300 at Lowes Motor Speedway. Ragan posted a sixth-place finish, his eighth top-10 finish this season and claimed Rookie of the Race honors for the ninth time in 31 races. He scored the fourth consecutive