Juan Pablo Montoya News

Earnhardt-Ganassi down to two teams?

Earnhardt-Ganassi down to two teams?

January 17, 2009
When Dale Earnhardt Inc. merged with Chip Ganassi Racing last year, the plan was to run four cars in NASCAR's top series. It could be down to two. Driver #1-Martin Truex Jr. said Friday night that Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing is planning to field just three cars for next

Robby to run a Dodge in Shootout:

Robby to run a Dodge in Shootout:

January 17, 2009
Sirius Speedway spoke to NASCAR representative Ramsey Poston today, and he confirmed that Robby Gordon is approved to run the Budweiser Shootout in a Dodge, before converting to Toyota for the remainder of Speedweek 2009. Gordon ran Dodges last season, but will campaign

Labonte to #8? Target to #42? UPDATE:

Labonte to #8? Target to #42? UPDATE:

January 12, 2009
There have been numerous Bobby Labonte sightings at Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, but the latest twist places the 2000 Cup champion in the #8 Chevy where he would be reunited with his former Petty crew chief Doug Randolph. Randolph moved to DEI last year to become crew

Labonte to #8? Target to #42?

Labonte to #8? Target to #42?

January 11, 2009
There have been numerous Bobby Labonte sightings at Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, but the latest twist places the 2000 Cup champion in the #8 Chevy where he would be reunited with his former Petty crew chief Doug Randolph. Randolph moved to DEI last year to become crew

Montoya to run Daytona 24 for Ganassi:

Montoya to run Daytona 24 for Ganassi:

January 5, 2009
Defending Grand-Am Rolex 24 At Daytona winners Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) announced today a two-car effort for the Rolex Sports Car Series 47th running of the prestigious Rolex 24 At Daytona, featuring six drivers representing some of the best talent

Tire testing at Dover:

Tire testing at Dover:

January 4, 2009
Goodyear is scheduled to test tires at Dover Internation Speedway on August 4-5, #48-Jimmie Johnson and #18-Kyle Busch are among the drivers scheduled to test.(ESPN's NASCAR Now), also hearing #42-Juan Pablo Montoya will test.(8-1/4-2009)

Labonte done deal at Earnhardt Ganassi? UPDATE No not done:

Labonte done deal at Earnhardt Ganassi? UPDATE No not done:

December 18, 2008
Bobby Labonte has talked to Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing about their #41 opening, but said Tuesday a deal with the Sprint Cup team isn't imminent. "There are a lot of things that have to develop to make it happen," Labonte said in his first comments since leaving Petty

EGR will run Chevy’s; all move to Ganassi’s shop UPDATE:

EGR will run Chevy’s; all move to Ganassi’s shop UPDATE:

December 17, 2008
Director of Dodge Motorsports Mike Accavitti told Sirius NASCAR Radio's Sirius Speedway Tuesday that Chip Ganassi Racing will race Chevrolets as part of its recent merger with Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Accavitti's announcement was the first public admission of an anticipated

Bud Shootout Changes:

Bud Shootout Changes:

December 16, 2008
With Earnhardt Ganassi Racing going to Chevy and Robby Gordon Motorsports going to Toyota, #42-Juan Pablo Montoya [from Dodge to Chevy] will fall out of the 2009 Budweiser Shootout and the #10-Gillette Evernham Motorsports Dodge will move in. See what the lineup looks

Kyle Busch named to 4th qtr Pocono Spirit Award:

Kyle Busch named to 4th qtr Pocono Spirit Award:

December 16, 2008
#18-Kyle Busch's generosity to a former driver prompted voters to name him the fourth-quarter recipient of the National Motorsports Press Association Pocono Spirit Award. Busch was recognized for donating $100,000 to Sam Ard and his family after tying Ard's single-

Labonte done deal at Earnhardt Ganassi? UPDATE hold up?:

Labonte done deal at Earnhardt Ganassi? UPDATE hold up?:

December 12, 2008
Bobby Labonte has talked to Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing about their #41 opening, but said Tuesday a deal with the Sprint Cup team isn't imminent. "There are a lot of things that have to develop to make it happen," Labonte said in his first comments since leaving Petty

Truex/Bass Pro Shops could leave DEI…unless:

Truex/Bass Pro Shops could leave DEI…unless:

December 9, 2008
Sirius Speedway has learned that DEI-Ganassi Racing is making a serious push to add another sponsor to its lineup, in an effort to avoid the possible loss of driver #1-Martin Truex, Jr., and sponsor, Bass Pro Shops. Language in the contracts of both Truex and Bass

Some Season Record Notes:

Some Season Record Notes:

December 8, 2008
- Five foreign-born drivers participated at Infineon Raceway: Marcos Ambrose (Australia), Patrick Carpentier and Ron Fellows (Canada), Juan Pablo Montoya (Colombia) and Max Papis (Italy). It was the largest contingent of foreign-born drivers in a race in NASCAR Sprint

Racing Resources Says “¦

Racing Resources Says “¦

November 18, 2008
* Carl Edwards won the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Edwards scored his third victory in the 10-race Chase, winning at Atlanta, Texas and Homestead and his ninth victory of the season. He posted his 16th career victory in his 157th career race. Edwards led

Racing Resources Says…

Racing Resources Says…

November 17, 2008
* Carl Edwards won the Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He posted his 20th series victory in his 141st start. Edwards remains 13th on the series all-time wins list, one win behind Dale Earnhardt, Harry Gant and Kyle Busch. * Edwards posted his seventh series win