Kyle Petty News

Bristol Qualifying Fast Facts

Bristol Qualifying Fast Facts

August 22, 2008
Carl Edwards won the Pole Award for the Sharpie 500 with a lap of 15.746 seconds, 121.860 mph. This is his fourth pole in 145 Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first pole and 12th top-10 start in 2008. This is his first pole in nine races at Bristol Motor Speedway

Where did the non top-35 drivers practice at Bristol Motor Speedway:

Where did the non top-35 drivers practice at Bristol Motor Speedway:

August 22, 2008
if things stay the same, these drivers would make the race: #70-Tony Raines, 16th fastest #84-A.J. Allmendinger, 17th #10-Patrick Carpentier, 21st #00-Mike Skinner, 24th #34-Jeff Green, 35th #21-Bill Elliott [past champ 1988], 36th #45-Kyle Petty, 40th #78-Joe Nemechek

Qualifying and practice

Qualifying and practice

August 8, 2008
for the Centurion Boats at The Glen at Watkins Glen International were both cancelled due to rain. The field was set by the rules book, owners pts, race attempts. So #18-Busch will start 1st, followed by #88-Earnhardt Jr., #99-Edwards, #48-Johnson, #31-Burton, #24-

Said to run #45 at Watkins Glen:

Said to run #45 at Watkins Glen:

August 8, 2008
With approval from Ford, Boris Said will step into the Petty Enterprises #45 Dodge to replace Kyle Petty in the Centurion Boats at The Glen this weekend. With qualifying rained out, Said failed to make the field in his #60 No Fear Racing entry. He said prior to qualifying

Silly Season 2008 #42-49:

Silly Season 2008 #42-49:

August 6, 2008
so where do things stand with news and rumors in the Sprint Cup Series? Let's break down a few a day for the next week or so, also see my 2009 Team Chart for all the teams #42 Juan Pablo Montoya says he is committed to staying at Ganassi Racing in 2009 and beyond.

McCumbee in the #45 at Lowe’s and more?

McCumbee in the #45 at Lowe’s and more?

August 4, 2008
Kyle Petty likely will run the seven races from Bristol through Talladega. Chad McCumbee, who qualified the #45 for the Pocono [Cup] race [finished 17th], will run at Lowe's Motor Speedway in October and likely will drive in the majority of the final five races after

More driver plans for the #45:

More driver plans for the #45:

August 4, 2008
Kyle Petty said that his not racing the last two weeks is different than his situation earlier this season at Texas Motor Speedway when he was pulled from the Petty Enterprises #45 car. With the team currently 273 points [now 242 after McCumbee's 17th at Pocono] outside

Fellows in the #01, Smith in the #81:

Fellows in the #01, Smith in the #81:

August 4, 2008
The Centurion Boats at The Glen at Watkins Glen International entry list is out, it shows the #01 DEI Chevy with Ron Fellows driving and Regan Smith, the regular driver of the #01 in a 5th DEI car, the #81 Chevy [yes a 5th team, see note below], crew chiefed by Rich

Mears to Petty’s?

Mears to Petty’s?

August 2, 2008
Robbie Loomis says that Petty Enterprises is trying to find a balance between protecting its points position and preparing for the future. That's why the team has a series of drivers effectively sharing its #45 in the Sprint Cup Series in the coming races. Loomis,

Kyle Petty Statement on the Passing of Close Friend ‘Click’ Baldwin:

Kyle Petty Statement on the Passing of Close Friend ‘Click’ Baldwin:

July 30, 2008
"Words cannot describe what "Click" Baldwin has meant to me, my family and the Victory Junction Gang Camp. Back in 1995, he and I, along with a few other close friends, were just a group of guys that wanted to ride our motorcycles across the country. We found out that

McCumbee to sub for Petty at Pocono? UPDATE Confirmed:

McCumbee to sub for Petty at Pocono? UPDATE Confirmed:

July 29, 2008
Kyle Petty is expected to skip his second straight race next week at Pocono since the end of his deal with TNT, team officials said. The most likely candidate to fill in is Chad McCumbee, who attempted to qualify the car at Texas earlier this year. Terry Labonte, who

Petty skipping Pocono too, not back in 2009? UPDATE:

Petty skipping Pocono too, not back in 2009? UPDATE:

July 29, 2008
#45-Kyle Petty is expected to skip his second straight race next week at Pocono since his deal with TNT ended, team officials said. "We're still working through a few things," said Robbie Loomis, the vice president of racing operations at Petty Enterprises. The most

Labonte in the #45 at Indy: UPDATE:

Labonte in the #45 at Indy: UPDATE:

July 21, 2008
Terry Labonte will be back behind the wheel of the #45 Marathon Oil Dodge this weekend at the Brickyard. Kyle Petty had been secheduled to return to the car. The team is now guaranteed to make the race with Labonte having the most recent past champion's provisional

Kyle Petty Charity Ride Concludes:

Kyle Petty Charity Ride Concludes:

July 20, 2008
The 14th Annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride ended Saturday night in Savannah, GA after starting the final leg Saturday morning in Peachtree City, GA. The Chick-fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America raises funds for charities that support chronically ill children

Kyle Petty Charity Ride, Day 6:

Kyle Petty Charity Ride, Day 6:

July 19, 2008
The Kyle Petty's Annual Charity Ride drew closer to its conclusion Friday. The Chick-fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America raises funds for charities that support chronically ill children and engages celebrities, ride sponsors, motorcycle enthusiasts and fans