Joe Nemechek News

NASCAR Threatening stiff penalties for revenge on track:

NASCAR Threatening stiff penalties for revenge on track:

September 19, 2005
NASCAR was threatening very heavy penalties Sunday after tempers ran hot during the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway. NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter said after the race that penalties against several drivers involved in incidents Sunday would be announced

Dale Jr. buys Busch shop?

Dale Jr. buys Busch shop?

September 15, 2005
Dale Earnhardt Jr is rumored to have purchased a building in the South Iredell Industrial Park in Mooresville, NC for Jr. Motorsports. The building used to be owned by a financial securities company (and a race shop before that) is down the street from Joe Nemechek

Nemechek looking for 2006 Busch Sponsor:

Nemechek looking for 2006 Busch Sponsor:

September 15, 2005
Joe Nemechek today announced that primary sponsorship on his #87 Busch Series entry is available beginning with the 2006 season. Long-time sponsor, Cellular One from Dobson Cellular Systems, recently informed Nemechek of their decision to pursue other strategic marketing

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Off-Week

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Off-Week

September 14, 2005
The key numbers as the NASCAR Busch Series settles into its third off-week of the season are these; the #8 leads the #2 by 69 points. Defending series champion and points leader Martin Truex Jr. (#8 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet) still holds an advantage over second-place

The Chase….as it stands now:

The Chase….as it stands now:

September 7, 2005
Four positions in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup are up for grabs in the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway. This number does not include Kurt Busch, who only needs to start the race to clinch a berth. Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, Greg

ISC, SMI buy Team Caliber also:

ISC, SMI buy Team Caliber also:

September 7, 2005
Motorsports Authentics, the new joint venture of International Speedway Corp. and Speedway Motorsports Inc., has bought the Team Caliber collectible company, Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Daily reports. Team Caliber was owned by Roush Racing owner Jack Roush,

California Race Notes:

California Race Notes:

September 4, 2005
• Kyle Busch won the SONY HD 500 at California Speedway, scoring his first NASCAR NEXTEL Cup victory in his 31st career start. • Busch became the youngest race winner in NASCAR's premiere division. He is 20 yrs., 4 mos. and 2 days. Donald Thomas won at Lakewood Speedway

Marlin to MB2 in 2006? UPDATE 3:

Marlin to MB2 in 2006? UPDATE 3:

September 3, 2005
hearing that Sterling Marlin could be part of the MB2 Motorsports stable of drivers in 2006, replacing Scott Riggs. MB2 is also grooming 20-year-old World of Outlaws driver Kraig Kinser. The 20-year-old driver is part of MB2's driver development program and will make

Marlin to MB2 in 2006? UPDATE 2:

Marlin to MB2 in 2006? UPDATE 2:

August 27, 2005
hearing that Sterling Marlin could be part of the MB2 Motorsports stable of drivers in 2006, replacing Scott Riggs. MB2 is also grooming 20-year-old World of Outlaws driver Kraig Kinser. The 20-year-old driver is part of MB2's driver development program and will make

Nemechek spends Tuesday with the Troops:

Nemechek spends Tuesday with the Troops:

August 24, 2005
#01-Joe Nemechek visited and thanked 75 U.S. Army soldiers at Texas Motor Speedway Tuesday for their brave service following their recent return from Iraq. The soldiers represent the 1st Calvary Division, 3rd Brigade based at Fort Hood in central Texas. The soldiers

Michigan Qualifyings Notes:

Michigan Qualifyings Notes:

August 21, 2005
• Joe Nemechek won the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Bud Pole for the GFS Marketplace 400, lapping Michigan International Speedway in 37.582 seconds at 191.581 mph. Ryan Newman holds the track-qualifying record of 37.069 seconds, 194.232 mph, set June 18, 2005. • This is

Front Row Joe wins Pole at MIS:

Front Row Joe wins Pole at MIS:

August 20, 2005
"Front Row" #01-Joe Nemechek won the pole for the GFS Marketplace 400 at the Michigan International Speedway with a speed of 191.530mph for his first pole of 2005 and 8th of his career, putting him into the 2006 Budweiser Shootout. #24-Jeff Gordon starts on the out

Ramblings – Michigan:

Ramblings – Michigan:

August 20, 2005
We can call him "Front Row Joe" again.... Joe Nemechek had to wait out a lengthy rain delay today at Michigan International Speedway, but when it cleared and the last five cars made their run, it was the U. S. Army Chevy driver atop the board for the first time since

Rumblings – Watkins Glen:

Rumblings – Watkins Glen:

August 14, 2005
Tony Stewart had 'em covered all day.....for that matter, he's had 'em covered for the last two months! Tony was all about total domination today (he led 83 of the 92 circuits) at Watkins Glen International as he captured the Sirius Satellite Radio at the Glen for

Day 2 of Michigan Testing:

Day 2 of Michigan Testing:

August 10, 2005
Paul Tracy acted a bit surprised at the group of media members assembled outside the Richard Childress Racing transporter Tuesday during the break in testing at Michigan International Speedway. Even though he was all business during the two-day test, he had time to