Morgan Shepherd News

Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame Voting Continues:

Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame Voting Continues:

May 16, 2006
Online fan voting began April 3 for this year's Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame honorees, and on Saturday, Oct. 7, 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 greatest

Davis to run #89 for Shepherd:

Davis to run #89 for Shepherd:

May 3, 2006
#0 Busch Series driver, Kertus Davis announced that he will attempt to make his first Nextel Cup start this weekend in Richmond for the Crown Royal 400. Davis recieved the call to drive the #89 Dodge, normally driven by Morgan Shepherd. "We're really excited about

Richmond NEXTEL Cup Series Testing, April 11-13:

Richmond NEXTEL Cup Series Testing, April 11-13:

April 10, 2006
the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers will take their turn for three consecutive days of testing starting Tuesday, April 11. Below is the tentative schedule of when the drivers expect to test at Richmond International Raceway. Testing each day will run from 9:00am to

Rookie News and Notes – Post-Bristol/Pre-Martinsville:

Rookie News and Notes – Post-Bristol/Pre-Martinsville:

March 28, 2006
Denny Hamlin was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the March 26 Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Hamlin finished 14th and took top Raybestos Rookie honors for the second time this season. He was the only Raybestos Rookie to finish on the lead lap at Bristol

Testing at Kentucky week of March 27th UPDATE:

Testing at Kentucky week of March 27th UPDATE:

March 27, 2006
#96-Tony Raines is scheduled to test at Kentucky Speedway on Tuesday, March 28th and #12-Ryan Newman is scheduled on Wed., March 29th. Fans are able to view testing from the designated area outside Turn 3 for free. Testing usually begins at 9:00 a.m., and ends at approximately

Sad News – Helen Rae Daley Smith:

Sad News – Helen Rae Daley Smith:

March 16, 2006
Helen Rae Daley Smith, 83, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 9, in her home at the Biltmore Estates in Phoenix, AZ. A beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend to many, she was born Sept. 27, 1922, in Ames. Helen was married for more than 40 years

California Qualifying Notes:

California Qualifying Notes:

February 24, 2006
• Kurt Busch won the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Bud Pole for the Auto Club 500, lapping California Speedway in 38.485 seconds at 187.086 mph. Kyle Busch holds the track-qualifying record of 38.248 seconds at 188.245 mph, set Feb. 26, 2005. • This is his first top-10

Shepherd gets assoc sponsor:

Shepherd gets assoc sponsor:

February 10, 2006
Cabell County-based ECO-FIRST, Inc. is entering NASCAR’s Nextel Cup Series as an associate sponsor of #89 Victory Motorsports, fielding veteran driver Morgan Shepherd in the nation’s top stock car racing series. ECO-FIRST President Dana Tomes says the company’s agreement

Shepherd Wins NMPA Pocono Spirit Award:

Shepherd Wins NMPA Pocono Spirit Award:

January 23, 2006
Morgan Shepherd, at 64 the oldest full-time driver in Nextel Cup Series racing, was named winner of the National Motorsports Press Association's Pocono Spirit Award Sunday night. The award, determined by a vote by the full NMPA, is sponsorred by Pocono International

Shepherd teams up with Victory Motorsports:

Shepherd teams up with Victory Motorsports:

January 16, 2006
With backing from Christian businessmen nationwide, Victory Motorsports will field driver Morgan Shepherd on the Nextel Cup Series for the entire 2006 season. The announcement was made Monday by Tony and Brian Mullet, two businessmen and brothers from Ohio, who are

Shepherd to run Daytona:

Shepherd to run Daytona:

January 5, 2006
#89-Morgan Shepherd will test for the Daytona 500 in the 2nd session [Jan 16-18] and plans attempt to make the race in the #89 Dodge. Shepherd recently hired Doug George as the crew chief.(Morgan Shepherd site), Shepherd also has a NC appearance, see my Drivers Appearance

EMPA names HOF and Drivers of the Year:

EMPA names HOF and Drivers of the Year:

December 30, 2005
When the Eastern Motorsport Press Association holds its annual convention at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center in Trevose, PA at the end of January seven new names will be entered inthe EMPA Hall of Fame. During the same convention, attended by more than 100

Shepherd wins Spirit Award:

Shepherd wins Spirit Award:

December 14, 2005
#89-Morgan Shepherd has been named the forurth quarter recipient of the National Motorsports Press Association/Pocono Spirit Award. Shepherd, who made his first Cup start in 1970, has forur career victories in 511 Cup starts, and has competed for the past several seasons

Edwards wins pole at Homestead:

Edwards wins pole at Homestead:

November 19, 2005
#99-Carl Edwards, 3rd in The Chase, won the Budweiser Pole for the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, for his 2nd pole of the season and his career. #12-Ryan Newman will start 2nd, followed by #9-Kasey Kahne, #5-Kyle Busch and #6-Mark Martin. Points leader by 52

Ramblings/Qualifying Notes – Homestead

Ramblings/Qualifying Notes – Homestead

November 19, 2005
It's only fitting that on Championship Weekend we've got a Ford on the pole for the Ford 400. #99-Carl Edwards captured his second Bud Pole of the season (and of his career) today, edging out Ryan Newman by .002 of a second. He'll lead 'em to the green on Sunday with