Patrick Carpentier News

Carpentier signed with GEM? UPDATE 2 official:

Carpentier signed with GEM? UPDATE 2 official:

October 11, 2007
hearing Gillett Evernham Motorsports has signed Patrick Carpentier to run the #10 Dodge in 2008.(10-10-2007) UPDATE: Gillett Evernham Motorsports announced today that they have added Patrick Carpentier to their driver lineup for 2008. The Quebec native and former open

Carpentier to Run Some Nationwide Races in 2008:

Carpentier to Run Some Nationwide Races in 2008:

October 10, 2007
Gillett Evernham Motorsports announced that they have added Patrick Carpentier to their driver lineup for 2008. The Quebec native and former open wheel stand out will drive fulltime in the Sprint Cup Series next year as well as select races in the Nationwide Series

GEM-Petty deal on hold?

GEM-Petty deal on hold?

October 8, 2007
Alex Gillett still hopes to work out a partnership with Petty Enterprises, although he admits talks have slowed. "What you've got is one of the most storied people in the sport," the co-owner of Gillett Evernham Motorsports said. "There is a lot of emotion attached

Carpentier to the #10 in 2008?

Carpentier to the #10 in 2008?

October 7, 2007
Patrick Carpentier could be the next open-wheel driver to make the move to the Nextel Cup Series. Ray Evernham, the minority owner of Gillett Evernham Motorsports, said the Canadian-born Carpentier is a candidate to replace Scott Riggs in the #10 car next season. "

Valvoline Evernham Racing and Scott Riggs Will Part Ways in 2008:

Valvoline Evernham Racing and Scott Riggs Will Part Ways in 2008:

October 4, 2007
Valvoline Evernham Racing and Gillett Evernham Motorsports announced Wednesday that driver Scott Riggs will not be back in the #10 Dodge for the 2008 season. Over the past two seasons the successful partnership between Riggs and Valvoline Evernham Racing has grown

Green out of the #66? Riggs in for 2008? UPDATE 2 Riggs signed by Haas CNC:

Green out of the #66? Riggs in for 2008? UPDATE 2 Riggs signed by Haas CNC:

October 3, 2007
It looks like Scott Riggs will be next in line to take over the #66 Chevy at Haas CNC Racing. The team and Riggs are in serious discussion and the speculation is that the announcement may happen 'within days'. Riggs future with Gillett Evernham was on shaky ground

Green out of the #66? Riggs in for 2008?

Green out of the #66? Riggs in for 2008?

September 27, 2007
It looks like Scott Riggs will be next in line to take over the #66 Chevy at Haas CNC Racing. The team and Riggs are in serious discussion and the speculation is that the announcement may happen 'within days'. Riggs future with Gillett Evernham was on shaky ground

More on the GEM/Petty ‘merger’:

More on the GEM/Petty ‘merger’:

September 19, 2007
George Gillett Jr., the majority owner of Gillett Evernham Motorsports, has been a big fan of seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Richard Petty for more than 30 years. Now he wants to be business partners. Gillett is actively pursuing a merger that would make Petty Enterprises

Carpentier close to signing with GEM? UPDATE:

Carpentier close to signing with GEM? UPDATE:

September 8, 2007
While it appears Patrick Carpentier is close to signing with Gillett Evernham Motorsports, it looks like the next step for the Canadian driver is a test session with the NASCAR team. Carpentier's business partner, Robert Desrosiers, said Wednesday that he has had regular

Fitz Motorsports to appeal NASCAR penalty: UPDATE: Denied

Fitz Motorsports to appeal NASCAR penalty: UPDATE: Denied

August 16, 2007
Fitz Motorsports acknowledges the fine and penalties imposed by NASCAR on the #22 Dodge following the NASCAR Busch Series race in Montreal; however Fitz Motorsports will issue an appeal based upon extraordinary circumstances. After careful review by Fitz Motorsports

Childress still contemplating 4th team:

Childress still contemplating 4th team:

August 16, 2007
Now that he's lost out on the Kyle Busch sweepstakes, car owner Richard Childress is contemplating his next move. He'd like to add another quality Nextel Cup Series driver to his team so he can put a fourth full time car on the track next season. However, time is running

Ramblings – Watkins Glen Race Notes:

Ramblings – Watkins Glen Race Notes:

August 12, 2007
We had wheel hops (Tony Stewart & Jeff Gordon chief amongst them) and sock hops (how's about that tango with Kevin Harvick & Juan Pablo Montoya?)....and even some racing & passing to boot! After Tony Stewart looked like he lost it when he spun in turn one early, he

Watkins Glen Race Facts:

Watkins Glen Race Facts:

August 12, 2007
.. Tony Stewart won the Centurion Boats at The Glen, his 32nd victory in 306 Nextel Cup Series races. .. Stewart moved into a tie with Dale Jarrett for 19th on the all-time wins list. .. This is his third victory and 15th top-10 finish in 2007. .. This is his fourth

Evernham wants Riggs back in 2008:

Evernham wants Riggs back in 2008:

August 10, 2007
Although the two do not have a contract beyond this season, Ray Evernham would like to keep Scott Riggs in his driver arsenal next season. Riggs drives the #10 that competes under the Valvoline Evernham Racing banner. The driver is not competing this weekend, though

Robby Gordon Fined, Placed on Probation; Four Other Teams Fined & Penalized:

Robby Gordon Fined, Placed on Probation; Four Other Teams Fined & Penalized:

August 7, 2007
NASCAR announced today that Robby Gordon, driver and owner of the #55 Ford in the NASCAR Busch Series, has been fined $35,000 and placed on probation until Dec. 31, 2007 due to a rule violation during last Saturday's race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. Gordon