Max Papis News

Papis to run some 2009 Cup races with Germain:

Papis to run some 2009 Cup races with Germain:

September 10, 2008
Sirius Speedway has learned that GEICO Insurance will team with Italian road course expert Max Papis to run as many as 18 Sprint Cup Series races next season, in Toyotas fielded by Germain Motorsports. GEICO currently sponsors veteran Mike Wallace on the Nationwide

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

Raines in the #70 for two races:

Raines in the #70 for two races:

August 1, 2008
during SPEED's TV coverage of Sprint Cup practice at Pocono Raceway, it was mentioned that Tony Raines, who is running the #70 Haas CNC Racing Chevy at Pocono, will also run the car at Michigan in two weeks. Max Papis will be in the car next week at Watkins Glen. Unless

Max Papis in the #70?: UPDATE:

Max Papis in the #70?: UPDATE:

April 23, 2008
Hearing that Haas CNC Racing has talked to Max Papis about running the two Sprint Cup road course races in the #70 car. Papis' agent confirmed talks and said he "feels as though they are close to a deal". Papis was originally planning to drive the Phoenix Racing #09

Stremme Driving #64 at Nashville…And Beyond: UPDATE:

Stremme Driving #64 at Nashville…And Beyond: UPDATE:

March 19, 2008
David Stremme will be behind the wheel of the #64 instead of Chase Austin, who'd been scheduled to make his 2008 debut. The plan had been to spread the ride between Stremme, Austin and Max Papis, who would run the road courses. The team's sponsor, Atreus Homes and

Ferguson Named Interim Crew Chief of #64 Team:

Ferguson Named Interim Crew Chief of #64 Team:

February 19, 2008
Rusty Wallace Racing has announced that the team's lead engineer, Dale Ferguson, has been named interim crew chief for its newly founded #64 entry in the Nationwide Series. The #64 Chevy is piloted by David Stremme, Max Papis and Chase Austin. Ferguson replaces Steve

some NASCAR drivers to run Rolex 24 at Daytona:

some NASCAR drivers to run Rolex 24 at Daytona:

January 25, 2008
quite a few drivers with NASCAR ties [ran a race in Cup, Nationwide, Trucks, track owner] will be running the Rolex 24 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway. Including: Jimmie Johnson, Dario Franchitti, Juan Pablo Montoya, AJ Allmendinger, Kurt Busch, Boris

Marlin Has Concerns About Chances at Daytona:

Marlin Has Concerns About Chances at Daytona:

January 17, 2008
Sterling Marlin twice has won the Daytona 500 in his racing career. A shot at winning number 3 in the 50th running of the race Feb. 17 took a huge hit this week after three sub-par days of testing. Marlin's #09 Chevy, owned by Phoenix Racing, had the 46th-fastest speed

Phoenix Racing announces Nationwide and Sprint Cup plans for 2008:

Phoenix Racing announces Nationwide and Sprint Cup plans for 2008:

December 5, 2007
Phoenix Racing has released its 2008 programs and opportunities. PRI announced the continued relationship with Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, which includes Miccosukee Indian Gaming and Miccosukee Golf and Resorts to support their #1 Chevy for the entire 2008

Papis Driving for RWI at Road Courses in 2008: UPDATE:

Papis Driving for RWI at Road Courses in 2008: UPDATE:

December 4, 2007
Max Papis will drive the #64 Chevy for Rusty Wallace Inc. in the Nationwide Series road course races.(PRNs Garage Pass)(11-15-2007) UPDATE: Officials of Rusty Wallace Racing announced that former Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series champion, Mad Max Papis, will

Testing in Kershaw SC:

Testing in Kershaw SC:

August 1, 2007
hearing that #15-Paul Menard and Ken Schrader [in an unknown Busch Series car] are testing at the Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, SC in preparation for the Watkins Glen races coming up. In the last few weeks Ryan Newman, Robby Gordon, Regan Smith, Max Papis,

Eight Countries Represented at Montreal Race:

Eight Countries Represented at Montreal Race:

July 31, 2007
Drivers representing eight countries are entered in the event, led by a 27-man contingent from the United States. Eight Canadians, including Montreals own Patrick Carpentier (#22 Zelars & Komatsu Dodge) who will make his NASCAR debut and veteran NASCAR road ace Ron

Several Drivers Sign on to Montreal Race:

Several Drivers Sign on to Montreal Race:

July 6, 2007
Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Robby Gordon & Max Papis announced they will all compete in the inaugural Busch Series NAPA Auto Parts 200 at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal on August 4.(Stock-Car Montreal PR)(7-6-2007)

Papis to Run at Montreal: UPDATE 2:

Papis to Run at Montreal: UPDATE 2:

July 5, 2007
According to Player Management International CEO Doug Barnette, Max Papis has finalized a deal to run the Busch race at Montreal in August. Details will be released at a later date.(6-14-2007) UPDATE: Hearing that Papis will drive the #1 in place of J.J. Yeley.(6-14

Papis tests COT for Hendrick:

Papis tests COT for Hendrick:

June 1, 2007
Max Papis spent Tuesday testing for Hendrick Motorsports as they continued to develop their Nextel Cup Car of Tomorrow road course program. Papis was joined by Hendrick Motorsports' regular drivers and other NASCAR stars at VIR (Virginia International Raceway), taking