Morgan Shepherd News

Beahr Fined by NASCAR:

Beahr Fined by NASCAR:

July 17, 2007
Chad Beahr, crew chief of the #89 Dodge driven by Morgan Shepherd in the NASCAR Busch Series, has been fined due to rule violations this past weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. Beahr was fined $1,000 for violating Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing

Morgan Shepherd Celebrating 40 Years of Racing:

Morgan Shepherd Celebrating 40 Years of Racing:

June 7, 2007
There are many NASCAR racers who have enjoyed longevity in Americas top touring race series, but not many can say they have been strapping on a helmet nearly every week for four decades. Sixty-five-year-old Morgan Shepherd will be celebrating his 40th anniversary in

Greenlight Racing enters third truck at Dover: UPDATE: Shepherd as driver:

Greenlight Racing enters third truck at Dover: UPDATE: Shepherd as driver:

June 1, 2007
Entry list shows a third entry for Greenlight Racing with owners Gene Christensen and Bobby Dotter. Johnny Chapman is slated to drive the #06-Engine Parts Plus Chevy.(5-31-2007)UPDATE: Morgan Shepherd is the driver that practiced and qualified the #06-Engine Parts

Dover Rookie Notes:

Dover Rookie Notes:

May 31, 2007
#42-Juan Pablo Montoya was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the May 27 Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Montoya placed 28th and took top rookie honors for the fifth time this season. Montoya leads David Ragan by six points (131-125) in the Raybestos Rookie

Sad News: Shepherd’s Mother:

Sad News: Shepherd’s Mother:

May 21, 2007
Bettie Allen Poovey, mother of NASCAR veteran racer Morgan Shepherd, passed away Sunday at her home in Conover, NC. She was 82. Ms. Poovey was with a family friend at her Conover home when she became ill and collapsed Sunday morning. She was rushed to a local hospital

Richmond Rookie of the Year notes:

Richmond Rookie of the Year notes:

May 4, 2007
#6-David Ragan was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the April 29 Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway. Ragan posted a 17th-place finish and was the only Raybestos Rookie to lead a lap in the race, holding the top spot once for one lap. He took top rookie honors

Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame Nominees Named and Voting:

Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame Nominees Named and Voting:

April 13, 2007
Online fan voting begins April 15 for this year's Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame honorees, and on Saturday, Oct. 6, two new names will be added to this prestigious list. The Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame in downtown Talladega is both a focal point saluting NASCAR's

Martinsville Rookie News and Notes:

Martinsville Rookie News and Notes:

March 29, 2007
#6-David Ragan was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the March 25 Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Ragan scored a 26th-place finish and took top rookie honors for the third time in five races this season. · Ragan and #42-Juan Montoya are tied (57-57) for

Shepherd to drive the #44 at AMS:

Shepherd to drive the #44 at AMS:

March 16, 2007
Morgan Shepherd's on-again, off-again race weekend at the Atlanta Motor Speedway is apparently back on, Faith Motorsports announced March 16. Shepherd said around noon on Friday that he had been asked to drive the #44 Sile Stone USA Chevy truck for Key Motorsports

Morgan Shepherd to Drive at Atlanta & Bristol:

Morgan Shepherd to Drive at Atlanta & Bristol:

March 7, 2007
Morgan Shepherd will drive the #01 Chevy in the Busch Series events at Atlanta and Bristol, Faith Motorsports announced. Shepherd, who piloted the #01 entry for DD&L Motorsports at California two weeks ago, agreed to the deal with DD&L principal partner Johnny Davis

News & Notes Part I:

News & Notes Part I:

February 26, 2007
For Bill Lester, knowledge and science work together. What works the best setting up a truck for the race to the checkered flag - a computer or old-fashioned, seat-of-the-pants feel? Bill Lester (#15 Bowen Family Homes Chevy), one of NASCAR's few national series drivers

Shepherd scheduled to drive #44:

Shepherd scheduled to drive #44:

February 22, 2007
Morgan Shepherd has been listed as the driver of the #44 Key Motorsports Chevy for the San Bernadino County 200 at California Speedway. Shane Huffman practiced the #44, however Morgan Shepherd reportedly will be the driver during the race.(2-22-2007)

Shepherd gets new crew chief:

Shepherd gets new crew chief:

February 15, 2007
Chad Beahr, who has served as a crew member for Faith Motorsports since its inception last fall, has been promoted to crew chief of Morgan Shepherd's #89 Dodges for the 2007 season. Beahr had served as car chief during the final races of the 2006 season and has past

Crew Chief change on #72 team:

Crew Chief change on #72 team:

February 13, 2007
hearing that Sammy Speaks has taken over the crew chief duties at the #72 CJM Racing for rookie driver Brandon Whitt. Doug George had been the crew chief since the team was purchased from Morgan Shepherd last season and is now listed as the car chief on the CMJ Racing

Shepherd testing news, may test this week NOPE:

Shepherd testing news, may test this week NOPE:

January 17, 2007
Faith Motorsports and #89-Morgan Shepherd will not be attending NASCAR's Pre-Season Thunder test session January 8-10 at Daytona, the team announced January 7. The team had registered and was scheduled to test at the first of two sessions, but does not have a speedway