Jimmy Spencer News

Busch Accepts Probation Status:

Busch Accepts Probation Status:

August 20, 2003
Kurt Busch announced today that he will not appeal NASCAR's decision to place him on probation status following an incident last week involving Jimmy Spencer. Said Busch, " I have decided not to appeal NASCAR's penalty. My decision is being made even though no one

Busch Tired to Cut Spencer’s Tire Down:

Busch Tired to Cut Spencer’s Tire Down:

August 20, 2003
Winston Cup driver Kurt Busch made disparaging remarks toward Jimmy Spencer over the radio during last Sunday's race at Michigan, including an admission he tried to "flatten the  fender" of Spencer's car, according to a transcript of Busch's radio conversations with

Triple duty for one; Double duty for others:

Triple duty for one; Double duty for others:

August 19, 2003
#29-Kevin Harvick will attempt to run in three NASCAR races at Bristol Moto Speedway this weekend, the Truck Series O’Reilly 200 presented by Valvoline MaxLife, the Busch Series Food City 250 and the Cup Series Sharpie 500. Jimmy Spencer was slated to run all three

Response From Jimmy Spencer:

Response From Jimmy Spencer:

August 18, 2003
The following is a statement from Jimmy Spencer in response to his suspension by NASCAR, which was announced today by news release: "I will always protect myself and my race team.. We are going to appeal the penalty, and we are going to do so in accordance to the NASCAR

On The Subject Of The Post-Race Assault On Kurt Busch:

On The Subject Of The Post-Race Assault On Kurt Busch:

August 18, 2003
The following statements are being issued by Roush Racing in connection with yesterday's assault by Jimmy Spencer on Roush Racing driver Kurt Busch. Geoff Smith, Roush Racing president: "Kurt Busch had an operation in December to correct a deviated septum. Because

Medical Condition Update On Kurt Busch”

Medical Condition Update On Kurt Busch”

August 18, 2003
5:10 P.M. Upon completion of his medical examination this afternoon, Kurt Busch issued the following regarding the extent of the injury he received from Jimmy Spencer. "I have swelling on the left side of my face that is not expected to heal for three months. My breathing

Stock Car Fans – Ramblings: Michigan:

Stock Car Fans – Ramblings: Michigan:

August 16, 2003
There must be something about this place and the Labontes. Are you sure we're in Michigan and not in Corpus Christi? [TX] #18-Bobby Labonte grabbed his 4th Bud Pole of the season for Sunday's GFS Marketplace 400 this afternoon. After a two hour rain delay he blistered

Martha Nemechek named Food City 250 Grand Marshal:

Martha Nemechek named Food City 250 Grand Marshal:

August 14, 2003
The ultimate NASCAR Mom, Martha Nemechek, mother of NASCAR Winston Cup and Busch Series driver Joe Nemechek has seen her fair share of NASCAR races. On Friday, August 22nd she will get a chance to see the drivers get the command to start their engines from somewhat

More on Tracy and Childress:

More on Tracy and Childress:

August 13, 2003
How to describe Paul Tracy to stock car racing fans who don't follow CART? Jimmy Spencer with talent [yikes!]. ``We've talked on occasion,'' Childress told the Indianapolis Star at Watkins Glen over the weekend. ``He'd definitely be my kind of driver if he'd like to

Harvick wins the Brickyard 400 at Indy:

Harvick wins the Brickyard 400 at Indy:

August 3, 2003
#29-Kevin Harvick won the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the first ever won from the pole. It is the 2nd win for the team [the late great Dale Earnhardt won in 1995 with the same team, then #3]. It is Harvick's 4th career win and first of the season.

StockCarFans.Com: Rumblings – The Brickyard:

StockCarFans.Com: Rumblings – The Brickyard:

August 3, 2003
#29-Kevin Harvick led the first 17 laps....then the final 16 laps. He didn't bother messing with Mr. Inbetween! Harvick won the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this afternoon for his 4th career win and first of the season. He becomes the 15th different

Yates Rumor Denied UPDATE and some more:

Yates Rumor Denied UPDATE and some more:

July 27, 2003
.... the story of the day was Robert Yates, who denied reports that he is interested in selling his two Winston Cup teams. According to one report, Yates was talking with Chip Ganassi -- according to another report, he was talking with Joe Gibbs. Yates laughed off

Ultra Motorsports needs a sponsor for 2004:

Ultra Motorsports needs a sponsor for 2004:

July 22, 2003
Ultra Motorsports has been informed this week that the primary sponsor of its #7 Dodges driven by Jimmy Spencer in the Winston Cup series, Sirius Satellite Radio , will not return next season, ThatsRacin.com has learned. Sirius has sponsored the team since the start

Drivers Ticked off with each other after NHIS:

Drivers Ticked off with each other after NHIS:

July 21, 2003
lots of skirmishes at New Hampshire on Sunday for the New England 300. The first one started right off the bat, 9 laps into the race: #0-John Andretti [yep. .I put a #43 first] and #7-Jimmy Spencer - Andretti was incensed with Spencer, who hit Andretti on Lap 9 of

Spencer wins:

Spencer wins:

July 20, 2003
At the end of the 25-lap exhibition race on the three-eighths mile at Waterford Speedbowl oval, Jimmy Spencer passed Dave Blaney on turn 4 of the last lap to win before about 5,000. Former Ellington resident Steve Park finished third and Sterling Marlin fourth. The