Juan Pablo Montoya News

Last race for Texaco:

Last race for Texaco:

November 5, 2008
Texaco/Havoline will adorn the hood of the #42 Dodge Charger of Juan Pablo Montoya for the last time this season. This will be the final paint scheme for Texaco/Havoline Racing after 22 years in the sport.(CGRFS PR)(11-5-2008)

Racing Resources Says…

Racing Resources Says…

November 3, 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

No further penalty for Gilliland:

No further penalty for Gilliland:

November 3, 2008
#38-David Gilliland swore that he didn't mean to tag #42-Juan Pablo Montoya on lap 263 of the Dickies 500, but that didn't mean that NASCAR didn't penalize him. NASCAR parked Gilliland after the accident, which left Montoya fuming and with a torn-up race car. Gilliland

Texas Rookie Notes:

Texas Rookie Notes:

October 30, 2008
#77-Sam Hornish Jr. was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the October 26 Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, scoring a 24th-place finish. Hornish Jr. grabbed top rookie honors for the third consecutive race and for the 10th time in 2008. Sam Hornish Jr.

Winning streaks in jeopardy:

Winning streaks in jeopardy:

October 30, 2008
Drivers with a streak of consecutive seasons with at least one win a year thru 2007 and need to win in the last three races to keep their streak going seasons streak, driver, last win/track listed: 14, Jeff Gordon, Charlotte, October 2007 6, Matt Kenseth, Homestead

Winning streaks in jeopardy:

Winning streaks in jeopardy:

October 26, 2008
Drivers with a streak of consecutive seasons with at least one win a year thru 2007 and need to win in the last four races to keep their streak going seasons streak, driver, last win/track listed: 14, Jeff Gordon, Charlotte, October 2007 6, Matt Kenseth, Homestead,

Latest Ganassi merger rumor? Petty? UPDATE:

Latest Ganassi merger rumor? Petty? UPDATE:

October 21, 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

Goodyear Tests at Indy and Homestead:

Goodyear Tests at Indy and Homestead:

October 17, 2008
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company had its test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway shortened last week due to rain. The tiremaker returned this week to complete its agenda on Monday, then held a scheduled test at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Tuesday. While 13 cars participated

Miko Salo to NASCAR? UPDATE:

Miko Salo to NASCAR? UPDATE:

October 15, 2008
not much reported, but during SPEED's broadcast of "The Petit Le Mans" American Le Mans Series Sports car race from Road Atlanta, it was reported that Miko Salo is talking to NASCAR teams about running there in 2009, no series was mentioned [Cup, Nationwide or Trucks

Childress Honored:

Childress Honored:

October 3, 2008
NASCAR team owner Richard Childress has been named the third quarter recipient of the National Motorsports Press Association Pocono Spirit Award. Childress was recognized for his partnership with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in creating The Childress

Mars Acquires Wrigley:

Mars Acquires Wrigley:

October 2, 2008
In a move that ends more than a century of family control, shareholders of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. approved the company's $23 billion sale to Mars Inc., which now becomes the world's largest candy maker. The deal, which bumps Britain's Cadbury PLC from the top candy-making

Ganassi testing at Milwaukee:

Ganassi testing at Milwaukee:

September 30, 2008
The Sprint Cup Series team of Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sebates is testing at The Milwaukee Mile on Tues., Sept. 30 and Wed., Oct. 1. Tuesday's driving duties belong to Juan Pablo Montoya. On Wednesday, the team will have development/test driver Kevin Hamlin behind

Eight 2007 race winners yet to win in 2008:

Eight 2007 race winners yet to win in 2008:

September 30, 2008
with seven races to go, eight drivers have not won a race in 2008, jeopardizng some long streaks: season streak wins, driver, last race won, when won 14, Jeff Gordon, Charlotte, October 2007 8, Tony Stewart, Watkins Glen, August 2007 6, Matt Kenseth, Homestead, November

#42 team likly not to be penalized:

#42 team likly not to be penalized:

September 29, 2008
Robin Pemberton, NASCAR's vice president of competition, said Sunday that Chip Ganassi Racing and Brian Pattie, crew chief for the #42 Dodge of Juan Pablo Montoya, are not likely to be hit with any further penalties for the technical violation that cost them the Kansas

Kansas Qualifying Fast Facts

Kansas Qualifying Fast Facts

September 26, 2008
Jimmie Johnson won the Coors Light Pole Award for the Camping World RV 400 presented by Coleman with a lap of 31.394 seconds, 172.007 mph. This is his 18th pole in 248 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his fifth pole and 22nd top-10 start in 2008. This is his