Marcos Ambrose News

Unofficial Top 25 in 2014 Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings (not the Chase):

Unofficial Top 25 in 2014 Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings (not the Chase):

October 5, 2014
[after Kansas, race 30 of 36] (using current points system, but not the Chase rules, unofficial) 1) #24-Jeff Gordon(C7), 1053 2) #22-Joey Logano(C1), 1004, -51 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr.(C11), 984, -69 4) #2-Brad Keselowski(C10), 967, -86 5) #4-Kevin Harvick(C6), 938

Mike Ford named crew chief for Townley:

Mike Ford named crew chief for Townley:

September 29, 2014
Athenian Motorsports announced veteran NASCAR crew chief Mike Ford has joined the team as the crew chief for the #25 Zaxby's NASCAR Nationwide Series Toyota Camry with driver John Wes Townley. Mike Ford has more than 20 years in NASCAR and has worked as a NASCAR Sprint

Top 25 in 2014 Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings (not the Chase):

Top 25 in 2014 Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings (not the Chase):

September 28, 2014
[after Dover, race 29 of 36] (using current points system, but not the Chase rules, unofficial) 1) #24-Jeff Gordon(C5), 1022 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr.(C7), 978, -44 3) #2-Brad Keselowski(C1), 958, -64 4) #22-Joey Logano(C2), 956, -66 5) #48-Jimmie Johnson(C4), 914, -

Raines to spot for Ambrose:

Raines to spot for Ambrose:

September 28, 2014
Tony Raines has been enlisted to spot for #9-Marcos Ambrose in his final 10 races for Richard Petty Motorsports. The journeyman racer was working with RPM as a driver coach for Dakota Armstrong, when the spot opened on the #9 Sprint Cup team. Raines, 50, competed in

Twisted Tea back as sponsor of the #9:

Twisted Tea back as sponsor of the #9:

September 25, 2014
Twisted Tea will bring primary sponsorship to the #9 Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) Ford this weekend at the Dover International Speedway. Marcos Ambrose will race the blue and yellow scheme of the hard iced tea company. Twisted Tea joined RPM at the end of 2013 and

Broken exhaust valve put Almirola out at Chicago:

Broken exhaust valve put Almirola out at Chicago:

September 20, 2014
In three seasons with Richard Petty Motorsports, Aric Almirola had never exited a race because of an engine failure-until last week at Chicagoland. The blown engine couldn't have come at a worse time. Almirola was running sixth, 30 laps away from making a statement

Ambrose returning to Australia next year UPDATE:

Ambrose returning to Australia next year UPDATE:

September 13, 2014
Richard Petty Motorsports announced the #9 team will move forward with a new driver in 2015. Marcos Ambrose, who has been with RPM since 2011, has informed the organization that he will return to his native home of Australia in 2015. This was a personal decision by

Ambrose returning to Australia next year UPDATES:

Ambrose returning to Australia next year UPDATES:

September 13, 2014
Richard Petty Motorsports announced the #9 team will move forward with a new driver in 2015. Marcos Ambrose, who has been with RPM since 2011, has informed the organization that he will return to his native home of Australia in 2015. This was a personal decision by

Almirola gets new pit crew members:

Almirola gets new pit crew members:

September 10, 2014
Richard Petty Motorsports altered its pit crew line up for the #43 team and Aric Almirola prior to the Chase for the Sprint Cup kickoff this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. Kyle Power replaces Josh Francos as the new rear tire changer. Kevin Wing, who was the jackman

Some clinch scenarios at Richmond:

Some clinch scenarios at Richmond:

September 2, 2014
Only #31-Ryan Newman controls his own destiny, no matter who wins at Richmond. If there is a repeat 2014 winner (or a Kenseth victory), Newman is guaranteed a spot in the Chase if he finishes 41st or better; or 42nd with at least one lap led; or 43rd and the most laps

Bristol IRWIN Tools Night Race driver intro songs:

Bristol IRWIN Tools Night Race driver intro songs:

August 24, 2014
It's tradition at Bristol Motor Speedway for drivers to select a song to be played when they are introduced before the race. Here is the list of driver songs as given to Motor Racing Network. Drivers are listed in alphabetical order (based on last name) with their

Race Fast Facts – Watkins Glen International:

Race Fast Facts – Watkins Glen International:

August 10, 2014
AJ Allmendinger won the 29th Annual Cheez-It 355 at The Glen, his first victory in 213 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first victory and fourth top-10 finish in 2014. This is his first victory and fourth top-10 finish in six races at Watkins Glen International

Ambrose not commenting on plans for next year:

Ambrose not commenting on plans for next year:

August 9, 2014
#9-Marcos Ambrose met the media Friday morning at Watkins Glen: Q:‚ Have you decided what you will be doing next year? Ambrose:‚ 'I absolutely haven't even thought about that. We have a big week this week trying to make the Chase for the #9 team and that is all I am

Ambrose wins Nationwide race at Watkins Glen:

Ambrose wins Nationwide race at Watkins Glen:

August 9, 2014
#09-Marcos Ambrose won the Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen International in his only Nationwide race of the year. It is his 5th career Nationwide win and his 4th at Watkins Glen. #54-Kyle Busch finished second followed by #12-Joey Logano, #22-Brad Keselowski, #20-Matt Kenseth

Watkins Glen Nationwide Race Fast Facts:

Watkins Glen Nationwide Race Fast Facts:

August 9, 2014
Marcos Ambrose(i) won the 20th Annual Zippo 200 at The Glen, his fifth victory in 77 NASCAR Nationwide Series races. This is his first victory and first top-10 finish in 2014. This is his fourth victory and fourth top-10 finish in five races at Watkins Glen International