Kenny Irwin News

Allgaier to drive for MB Motorsprts:

Allgaier to drive for MB Motorsprts:

January 16, 2005
Eighteen year-old Justin Allgaier recently inked a deal with MB Motorsports [#63] to align for a limited 2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series schedule with hopes to continue the teams tradition of boosting the careers of several Midwestern drivers. Late drivers whos

MB runs the #26 first time since 2000:

MB runs the #26 first time since 2000:

August 6, 2004
Patrick Lawson, from Edwardsville IL, will make his Craftsman Truck Series debut Friday night at the Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP) for the Power Stroke Diesel 200. Lawson will be driving a second entry for MB Motorsports, based out of Foristell, Mo. Lawson, a veteran

Driver to Debut:

Driver to Debut:

September 17, 2002
18-year-old NASCAR hopeful Regan Smith will make his CTS debut this Saturday at Big Daddys South Boston Speedway in the #63 MB Motorsports Ford truck. I am thrilled to have this opportunity to compete in the No. 63 truck for owner Mike Mittler and everyone at MB Motorsports

Balloons for Kenny – Two Releases

Balloons for Kenny – Two Releases

August 3, 2000
there are plans for fans of Kenny Irwin across the nation to release balloons on Saturday, August 5th, which would had been Irwin's 31st birthday. In honor of that, his fans will be sending up a rainbow of balloons. The first release is scheduled for 11:00am/ct time

Irwin Honor

Irwin Honor

July 13, 2000
The Busch Series Ladies Association will honor Kenny Irwin Jr. during this weekend's Econo Lodge 200 at the Nazareth Speedway. Irwin, who was killed during a practice session last week at New Hampshire International Speedway, was a part-time driver on the NASCAR Busch

Irwin Funeral

Irwin Funeral

July 12, 2000
Hundreds of mourners packed a church Wednesday to remember NASCAR driver Kenny Irwin, whose great passion in life also brought his death. Irwin, 30, crashed into a concrete wall and died of a crushed skull Friday while practicing for the New England 300 at New Hampshire

Nice Gesture

Nice Gesture

July 12, 2000
Tony Stewart offered the use of his private plane to Kenny Irwin's family and the offer accepted and used by the Irwin family(RPM 2Night)(7-9-2000

Irwin dies in a crash at NHIS

Irwin dies in a crash at NHIS

July 7, 2000
Reports from trackside observers at New Hampshire International Speedway indicate that #42 Cup driver Kenny Irwin crashed hard during practice at 11:15am/et. The accident was described as happening in the same place and same manner as the one which killed Adam Petty

Irwin dies in a crash at NHIS

Irwin dies in a crash at NHIS

July 7, 2000
Kenny Irwin, driver of the #42 BellSouth/Sabco Chevy, died Friday as a result of a crash during practice at New Hampshire. Irwin was 30. Irwin's car went straight at speed into the third-turn wall at the 1.058mi oval. The right-side wheels rode up the fence, flipping

Statements about Irwin’s death from a NHIS PR

Statements about Irwin’s death from a NHIS PR

July 7, 2000
THE FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT FROM CONCORD HOSPITAL: NASCAR Winston Cup driver Kenny Irwin, 30, passed away today due to multiple injuries sustained in a practice accident at New Hampshire International Speedway. Further details will be provided when available

Truck News UPDATE and story:

Truck News UPDATE and story:

January 29, 1999
From TNN's Site - Kevin Harvick has left the #75 Spears Chevrolet to take over driving chores at the #84 Liberty Racing Ford. Meanwhile, Lonnie Rush Jr. appears to be poised to take over Harvick's old seat in the Spears truck(TNN Motorsports)(1-4-1999) - UPI story

Brickyard testing speeds

Brickyard testing speeds

July 17, 1998
Thursday Speeds from the Brickyard testing via SpeedNet: 1) Ernie Irvan 176.074mph; 2) Joe Nemechek 175.967; 3)Mark Martin 175.247; 4) Elton Sawyer 174.852; 5) Ricky Rudd 174.530; 6) Dale Jarrett 174.290; 7) Robert Pressley 174.169; 8) Brett Bodine 173.990; 9) Dale

Testing at Indianapolis

Testing at Indianapolis

July 11, 1998
Nearly 40 Cup teams will test July 13-17 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, for the Brickyard 400 on 8-1-98. Among the teams testing will be Hendrick Motorsports (Jeff Gordon and Terry Labonte), Roush Racing (Mark Martin, Jeff Burton, Ted Musgrave, Johnny Benson Jr.,

Ford Fan Appreciation Day

Ford Fan Appreciation Day

July 11, 1998
NASCAR racing fans in Indianapolis are gearing up for a unique opportunity. They will meet some of their favorite Winston Cup drivers at the third annual Indiana Ford Stores "Ford Fan Appreciation Day" on July 29. Last year’s event drew approximately 15,000 fans, and

Testing at Daytona

Testing at Daytona

June 11, 1998
Kenny Irwin in the #28 Texaco Ford posted the fastest speed on the third and final night of NASCAR Winston Cup testing Wednesday at Daytona in preparation for the inaugural nighttime running of the Pepsi 400 on July 4. Irwin was clocked at 46.950 seconds, for an average