Juan Pablo Montoya News

Montoya gives Ganassi an earful; JGR looking at Montoya?

Montoya gives Ganassi an earful; JGR looking at Montoya?

May 29, 2008
#42-Juan Pablo Montoya requested a face-to-face meeting with his boss and got it the day before the Indianapolis 500, when owner Chip Ganassi flew to North Carolina to talk with his emotional driver. The early morning meeting Saturday let Montoya express his frustrations

Ganassi working to calm Montoya:

Ganassi working to calm Montoya:

May 24, 2008
#42-Juan Pablo Montoya posted the second slowest qualifying lap out of 48 entries and dejectedly climbed from his car. "What did you expect?" he asked. "Seriously, what did you expect?" Montoya is still reeling from the midweek firing of Jimmy Elledge, a personnel

Sorenson a free agent also:

Sorenson a free agent also:

May 23, 2008
#41-Reed Sorenson is in the final season of his Sprint Cup Series contract, but he's not too worried about discussing his future yet. Instead, Sorenson is working on improving his performance in races. Sorenson and his team got off to a slow start to this season, resulting

Montoya named first-quarter winner of NMPA Pocono Spirit award:

Montoya named first-quarter winner of NMPA Pocono Spirit award:

May 23, 2008
#42-Juan Pablo Montoya has been named the first quarter recipient of the National Motorsports Press Association Pocono Spirit Award. Montoya was recognized by NMPA members for the work he and his wife, Connie, do in support ofJuan Pablo Montoya their Formula Smiles

Castroneves considering moving to NASCAR UPDATE Denied:

Castroneves considering moving to NASCAR UPDATE Denied:

May 22, 2008
Helio Castroneves, who is seeking to win his third Indianapolis 500 this weekend, said he is considering following several other open-wheel racers and moving to NASCAR but has made no decision yet. "I won't deny that I'm thinking about it," Castroneves said Monday

Crew Chief change at the #42 UPDATE:

Crew Chief change at the #42 UPDATE:

May 22, 2008
Been told that Jimmy Elledge has been released as crew chief from the #42 Juan Pablo Montoya Dodge at Chip Ganassi Racing. Brian Pattie will assume the crew chief role for Lowe's Motor Speedway and beyond. No plans on Elledge's plans.(5-20-2008) UPDATE: Juan Pablo

Bank of America’s First-Ever NASCAR-Themed TV Ad:

Bank of America’s First-Ever NASCAR-Themed TV Ad:

May 13, 2008
Bank of America, the Official Bank of NASCAR, will rev up the excitement surrounding the 2008 racing season with the debut of the company's first-ever NASCAR-themed television commercial, which celebrates the passion fans have for their favorite drivers and promotes

Big Red back on the #42:

Big Red back on the #42:

May 7, 2008
Wrigley's Big Red brand will once again adorn the hood of the #42 Dodge Charger that Juan Pablo Montoya will pilot at Darlington Raceway this weekend. This will be the third race for the Big Red paint scheme this season.(CGRFS) see images of the scheme on my #42 Team

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Richmond race 10 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Richmond race 10 of 36]:

May 3, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 1495 [2 wins] 2) #31-Jeff Burton 1477 -18 [1 win] 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1391 -104 4) #07-Clint Bowyer 1372 -123 [1 win] 5) #29-Kevin Harvick 1350 -145 6) #11-Denny Hamlin 1349 -146 [1 win] 7) #48-Jimmie Johnson 1318 -177 [1 win] 8) #20-Tony Stewart

Chase Notes:

Chase Notes:

May 3, 2008
Matt Kenseth's third Bottom 10 finish in 9 races put him back to 19th in the race to the chase and 120 points out of 12th, but the Killer Bees need look back no farther than 2005, when they made up more than 13 spots and 192 points after race #9. Still, the 17 car

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Richmond:

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Richmond:

April 30, 2008
Patrick Carpentier was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Aarons 312 at Talladega. Carpentier claimed an eighth-place finish, his third top-10 finish in three Nationwide Series starts and claimed top Raybestos Rookie honors for the second time in 2008. Dario Franchitti

Elledge named the Wypall Wipers’ “Crew Chief of the Race” in Talladega:

Elledge named the Wypall Wipers’ “Crew Chief of the Race” in Talladega:

April 29, 2008
Jimmy Elledge, in his first race as crew chief of the #42 Juicyfruit Gum/Wrigley Dodge Charger driven by Juan Pablo Montoya, has been named Wypall Wipers' "Crew Chief of the Race" in Sunday's Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway. In an effort to improve the team

The Wrigley Company Agrees to Merger with Mars:

The Wrigley Company Agrees to Merger with Mars:

April 29, 2008
The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company announced that it had reached an agreement to merge with Mars, Incorporated, one of the world's leading confectionery and consumer goods companies. As a result of this transaction, Wrigley will become a private company and part of one of

REVISED UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Talladega race 9 of 36]:

REVISED UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Talladega race 9 of 36]:

April 27, 2008
1) #31-Jeff Burton 1347 [1 win] 2) #18-Kyle Busch 1325 -22 [2 wins] 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1268 -79 4) #11-Denny Hamlin 1248 -84 [1 win] 5) #48-Jimmie Johnson 1245 -102 [1 win] 6) #29-Kevin Harvick 1208 -139 7) #07-Clint Bowyer 1182 -165 8) #16-Greg Biffle 1148 -

Talladega Superspeedway Fast Facts

Talladega Superspeedway Fast Facts

April 27, 2008
.. Kyle Busch won the Aaron's 499, his sixth victory in 123 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. .. This is his second victory and sixth top-10 finish in 2008. .. This is his first victory and first top-10 finish in seven races at Talladega Superspeedway. .. Juan Pablo