Paul Menard News

Goodyear Quote on tire test at Kansas Speedway:

Goodyear Quote on tire test at Kansas Speedway:

August 30, 2012
Greg Stucker: Goodyear's Director of Race Tires: 'After two days of testing at Kansas, we saw what was expected of a newly repaved track '” smooth, black asphalt and a considerable amount of grip. It took about a half-day of running with the nine cars involved in the

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:

August 25, 2012
[after Bristol, race 24 of 36] A look at the race for the two wild-card positions for the Chase based on wins and being inside the top 20 in points. Driver [wins] standings, behind 10th first two would make the chase as wild cards: #5-Kasey Kahne [2 wins] 11th -16

#27 team and Menard penalized UPDATE 2 – Appeal:

#27 team and Menard penalized UPDATE 2 – Appeal:

August 24, 2012
NASCAR could come down hard on the #27 Richard Childress Racing team after discovering irregularities with the frame rails on the car driven by Paul Menard last weekend at Michigan International Speedway. Menard's car was taken to the Research and Development Center

˜Wild Card ‘ Opportunities Fading Fast:

˜Wild Card ‘ Opportunities Fading Fast:

August 24, 2012
With the regular season dwindling down to a precious few races, the Chase 'Wild Card' race literally has become a game of musical chairs. Six winners into two seats obviously won 't go. And that doesn 't take into consideration four more drivers ranked 11th through

Goodyear tire testing at Kansas August 28-29:

Goodyear tire testing at Kansas August 28-29:

August 22, 2012
Final preparations of the Kansas Speedway oval are being done ahead of next week's Goodyear tire test on Aug. 28-29. Drivers scheduled to participate are #2-Brad Keselowski, #9-Marcos Ambrose, #17-Matt Kenseth, #20-Joey Logano, #27-Paul Menard, #42-Juan Pablo Montoya

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:

August 19, 2012
[after Michigan, race 23 of 36] A look at the race for the two wild-card positions for the Chase based on wins and being inside the top 20 in points. Driver [wins] standings, behind 10th first two would make the chase as wild cards: #5-Kasey Kahne [2 wins] 11th -33

MIS and NASCAR take Fan Appreciation to new heights:

MIS and NASCAR take Fan Appreciation to new heights:

August 14, 2012
Besides seeing 200 MPH speeds at NASCAR's fastest track, fans will want to visit MIS for Gatorade Pole Day because you just might be awarded a once in a lifetime opportunity. Michigan International Speedway continues to expand its Fan Appreciation Program and its commitment

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:

August 12, 2012
[after Watkins Glen, race 22 of 36] A look at the race for the two wild-card positions for the Chase based on wins and being inside the top 20 in points. Driver [wins] standings, behind 10th first two would make the chase as wild cards: #5-Kasey Kahne [2 wins] 11th

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:

August 5, 2012
[after Pocono, race 21 of 36] A look at the race for the two wild-card positions for the Chase based on wins and being inside the top 20 in points. Driver [wins] standings, behind 10th first two would make the chase as wild cards: #5-Kasey Kahne [2 wins] 11th -57 points

Qualifying Fast Facts – Pocono:

Qualifying Fast Facts – Pocono:

August 4, 2012
Juan Pablo Montoya won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 39th Annual Pennsylvania 400 with a lap of 51.124 seconds, 176.043 mph. This is his eighth pole in 202 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. Montoya is the 15th different Coors Light Pole winner this season. He is

#27 team and Menard penalized UPDATE:

#27 team and Menard penalized UPDATE:

August 2, 2012
NASCAR could come down hard on the #27 Richard Childress Racing team after discovering irregularities with the frame rails on the car driven by Paul Menard last weekend at Michigan International Speedway. Menard's car was taken to the Research and Development Center

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:

July 29, 2012
[after Indianapolis, race 20 of 36] A look at the race for the two wild-card positions for the Chase based on wins and being inside the top 20 in points. Driver [wins] standings, behind 10th first two would make the chase as wild cards: #5-Kasey Kahne [2 wins] 13th

At Indianapolis Motor Speedway:

At Indianapolis Motor Speedway:

July 24, 2012
* Indianapolis Motor Speedway has existed since 1909, and is the original 'Speedway,' the first racing facility to incorporate the word into its name. * There have been 18 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway since the first race in 1994. *

Hauler parade at Indy on July 26:

Hauler parade at Indy on July 26:

July 20, 2012
Fans can enjoy the color and excitement of NASCAR and get geared up for the inaugural Kroger Super Weekend at the Brickyard through the fourth annual Hauler Parade on Thursday, July 26 on Main Street in Speedway, Ind. The event will take place from 5-9 p.m. Admission

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:

July 15, 2012
[after New Hampshire, race 19 of 36] A look at the race for the two wild-card positions for the Chase based on wins and being inside the top 20 in points. Driver [wins] standings, behind 10th first two would make the chase as wild cards: #5-Kasey Kahne [2 wins] 12th