Patrick Carpentier News

Phoenix Test Speeds – Session 2, Day 1:

Phoenix Test Speeds – Session 2, Day 1:

March 3, 2008
47 drivers/teams in 60 cars took to the track on Monday, March 3rd for the afternoon session. #07A-Clint Bowyer was the fastest at 130.222mph, followed by #22A-Dave Blaney (Toyota), #2A-Kurt Busch (Dodge), #1A-Martin Truex Jr. (Chevy) and #18A-Kyle Busch (Toyota). #

Keller to stand by for Kahne:

Keller to stand by for Kahne:

March 2, 2008
#9-Kasey Kahne was suffering through a sinus infection Saturday, but the illness didn't stop him from posting the fastest lap in Happy Hour. Kahne decided to skip the Sam's Town 300 Nationwide race Saturday because of his illness. Gillett Evernham Motorsports teammate

Carpentier Replaces Kahne in Nationwide Race at Las Vegas:

Carpentier Replaces Kahne in Nationwide Race at Las Vegas:

March 1, 2008
Kasey Kahne has a sinus infection severe enough that Gillett Evernham Motorsports is replacing him in the Sam's Town 300 Nationwide Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with Patrick Carpentier. The symptoms started two days ago and worsened Friday while Kahne took

Noting the UAW-Dodge 400

Noting the UAW-Dodge 400

February 27, 2008
Only seven drivers have competed in all 10 Sprint Cup events at LVMS. They are Jeff Gordon, Dale Jarrett, Sterling Marlin, Jeff Burton, Mark Martin, Bobby Labonte and Joe Nemechek. No driver has ever won the UAW-Dodge 400 from the pole position. Jimmie Johnson is the

Different look for the #10 at Calif:

Different look for the #10 at Calif:

February 20, 2008
Patrick Carpentier in the #10 Charter Dodge Charger seeks to make his fourth career start. The #10 will feature the purple and yellow paint scheme of Charter Communications for the Fontana race. Carpentier will be one of the few drivers in the field that have experience

Latest on the blistering tires:

Latest on the blistering tires:

February 15, 2008
Some Sprint Cup teams are still reporting blistering of right-side tires after practice Wednesday at Daytona International Speedway. A full fuel run is 41-44 laps, and teams have shown signs of blistering before then. Blistering of tires during the Budweiser Shootout

2008 Rookies – News and Notes:

2008 Rookies – News and Notes:

February 14, 2008
Six drivers are expected to compete for Raybestos Rookie of the Year honors in the 2008 Sprint Cup Series: Jacques Villeneuve, Sam Hornish Jr., Dario Franchitti, Regan Smith, Patrick Carpentier, and Michael McDowell. Three organizations - Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix

Drivers who are not yet assured of a spot in the 500 and how they can get in:

Drivers who are not yet assured of a spot in the 500 and how they can get in:

February 11, 2008
Who Could Get In Via Duels/ Qualifying Time #60-Boris Said: Fastest of non-qualifiers, but could make the 500 one of two ways -- if he finishes first or second among the go-or-go-home drivers, or if #55-Michael Waltrip, #78-Joe Nemechek or #00-David Reutimann finish

Johnson on pole for Daytona 500:

Johnson on pole for Daytona 500:

February 10, 2008
#48-Jimmie Johnson won the Coors Light Pole Award for the Daytona 500 with a lap of 187.075mph for his 2nd career Daytona 500 pole and 14th pole of his career. #55-Michael Waltrip was 2nd fastest and has a set strating spot for the race. All other starting positions

Valvoline to sponsor #10 GEM Dodge in 2008:

Valvoline to sponsor #10 GEM Dodge in 2008:

February 8, 2008
Gillett Evernham Motorsports announced that the familiar red, white and blue colors of Valvoline will sponsor Patrick Carpentier's #10 Dodge in selected races for the 2008 Sprint Cup season. Valvoline will serve as the primary sponsor at some of NASCAR's biggest races

Cintas signs with GEM; primary for #10 in a race:

Cintas signs with GEM; primary for #10 in a race:

February 4, 2008
Cintas Corp., a supplier of corporate uniforms and other business services, has agreed to a multiyear sponsorship deal at Gillett Evernham Motorsports beginning with the 2008 season. Cincinnati-based Cintas will become the official uniform supplier and safety supplier

Something up with Robby Gordon? UPDATE teams up with GEM..to Dodge:

Something up with Robby Gordon? UPDATE teams up with GEM..to Dodge:

February 1, 2008
been hearing a bunch of rumors the last few days about Robby Gordon Motorsports, driver/owner Robby Gordon and the #7 Ford. Everything from he is selling the team, merging the team or/and switching manufacturers. Rumored teams include Yates Racing, Gillett Evernham

Carpentier not moving to NC:

Carpentier not moving to NC:

January 30, 2008
#10-Patrick Carpentier will keep his home in Las Vegas instead of moving to the Charlotte, N.C., area like many drivers. "This year, I'm not moving," he said. "We love Vegas. Been here since '99. My daughter, my son were born here. They've got a lot of friends here

Some Las Vegas Day 2 testing notes:

Some Las Vegas Day 2 testing notes:

January 30, 2008
Trading places took on new meaning for Gillett Evernham Motorsports teammates #10-Patrick Carpentier and #9-Kasey Kahne Tuesday morning at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Each driver hopped in the other's seat for a few laps - a crucial learning exercise for Carpentier,

McDowell to take over #00 after 5 races UPDATE 2:

McDowell to take over #00 after 5 races UPDATE 2:

January 25, 2008
Michael McDowell, the 2007 runner-up on the ARCA circuit, will succeed David Reutimann in the #00 Sprint Cup car at Michael Waltrip Racing. McDowell, a 22-year-old native of Phoenix, likely will take over the #00 Toyota in late March at Martinsville, Va., when Reutimann