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Drivers who won in 2007 but did not win in 2008

Drivers who won in 2007 but did not win in 2008

November 16, 2008
the drivers who lost winning streaks of at least one win a year: drivers and their last win listed: 14, Jeff Gordon, Charlotte, October 2007 [has won at least 2 races a year in this streak] 6, Matt Kenseth, Homestead, November 2007 2, Kevin Harvick, Daytona 500, February

Montoya out of Bud Shootout if in a Chevy:

Montoya out of Bud Shootout if in a Chevy:

November 15, 2008
Chip Ganassi Racing's #42-Juan Pablo Montoya will not be allowed to use one of Dodge's spots in the 2009 Budweiser Shooutout if the new Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing team switches to Chevrolet. According to the new rules, the top six teams from each manufacturer from the

Some more info, questions about the DEI/Ganassi merger:

Some more info, questions about the DEI/Ganassi merger:

November 15, 2008
On Wednesday, Dale Earnhardt Inc. and Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announced they were "launching a combination of racing operations" for 2009, collectively planning to race four cars in 2008. According to a press release issued by the two teams, Martin

Goodyear Tire Notes – Homestead:

Goodyear Tire Notes – Homestead:

November 14, 2008
Teams in all three NASCAR series will run the same tire codes at Homestead this weekend, though those for the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series will be branded "Goodyear Eagle," while those for the Craftsman Truck Series will be branded "Goodyear Wrangler" . . . Goodyear

Juicy Fruit on the #42 for Homestead:

Juicy Fruit on the #42 for Homestead:

November 14, 2008
The bright yellow color of Wrigley's Juicy Fruit Slim Pack will adorn the hood of the #42 Dodge Charger of Juan Pablo Montoya for the 2008 NSCS season finale this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway.(CGRFS PR), see images of the scheme on my #42 Team Schemes page.(

Drivers who have not won in 2008

Drivers who have not won in 2008

November 14, 2008
who have a current streak of consecutive seasons with at least one win a year: drivers and their last win listed: 14, Jeff Gordon, Charlotte, October 2007 [has won at least 2 races a year in this streak] 6, Matt Kenseth, Homestead, November 2007 2, Kevin Harvick, Daytona

Homestead Rookie Notes:

Homestead Rookie Notes:

November 14, 2008
#01-Regan Smith was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the November 9 Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix, scoring a 23rd-place finish. Smith grabbed top rookie honors for the 10th time in 2008. Sam Hornish Jr. leads Regan Smith by three points (199-196) in

Homestead Tire Notes:

Homestead Tire Notes:

November 14, 2008
Teams in all three NASCAR series will run the same tire codes at Homestead this weekend, though those for the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series will be branded "Goodyear Eagle," while those for the Craftsman Truck Series will be branded "Goodyear Wrangler" . . . Goodyear

More on Earnhardt-Ganassi Merger:

More on Earnhardt-Ganassi Merger:

November 13, 2008
A key player in the merger was Dodge Motorsports, which gave its blessing to team owner Chip Ganassi to pursue the partnership with a Chevy organization. "Number one, we want all of our business partners to be healthy like we want to be healthy,'' said Mike Delahanty

OFFICIAL – Earnhardt and Ganassi Form New Four-Car Team:

OFFICIAL – Earnhardt and Ganassi Form New Four-Car Team:

November 12, 2008
Two of motorsports' biggest names - Earnhardt and Ganassi - will launch a four-car team beginning in 2009 through the combination of the motorsports operations of Dale Earnhardt, Inc. (DEI) and Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, Inc. (CGRFS). NASCAR stars Martin

Latest DEI/Ganassi merger news UPDATE 2:

Latest DEI/Ganassi merger news UPDATE 2:

November 12, 2008
The Chip Ganassi-Teresa Earnhardt merger may be back on, with Ganassi the on-track presence for what would be a two-car DEI operation, under the Chevy banner. Earnhardt needs a second team sponsorship in order to keep her Chevrolet technology deal. However, why Ganassi

Racing Resources Says…

Racing Resources Says…

November 10, 2008
* Kyle Busch won the O'Reilly Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway. He posted his 21st series victory in his 136th career start. He now is tied for 10th all-time with Dale Earnhardt and Harry Gant. It also was his 10th win of the 2008 season, tying him with Sam Ard for

Montoya turns down F1:

Montoya turns down F1:

November 10, 2008
Team boss Franz Tost sounded out whether Juan Pablo Montoya, a winner of seven Grand Prix, might be interested in returning to F1 with Toro Rosso in 2009. Montoya, 33, was a frontrunner with Williams and McLaren until a drop in form in 2006 led to his switch to NASCAR

Latest merger rumors:

Latest merger rumors:

November 9, 2008
DEI picked up the 2009 option on #1-Martin Truex's contract in August, but another rumor floating through the garage is that Bass Pro Shops, the primary sponsor of Truex's car at DEI, may join Stewart-Haas Racing next year as the second sponsor for #39-Ryan Newman [

Latest Ganassi merger rumor? Petty? UPDATE4 negotiations fell thru?:

Latest Ganassi merger rumor? Petty? UPDATE4 negotiations fell thru?:

November 7, 2008
Trying to pin down the state of Petty Enterprises, under its new Boston Ventures' management, and the future of the Chip Ganassi operation has been tough enough the last few weeks, but now the speculation of a GM-Chrysler corporate merger has thrown things into a real