Paul Menard News

Most NASCAR drivers don’t fare well in Rolex 24:

Most NASCAR drivers don’t fare well in Rolex 24:

February 1, 2010
Full-time NASCAR drivers were shut out from the winners circle and even podium finishes Sunday at the Rolex 24 At Daytona. The 24-hour race was won by the Porsche of Action Express Racing driven by Joao Barbosa, Terry Borcheller, Mike Rockenfeller and Ryan Dalziel.

Rolex 24 hits the track Thursday:

Rolex 24 hits the track Thursday:

January 28, 2010
Champions from NASCAR, Grand-Am, IndyCar and international motorsports headline a star-studded lineup for the 48th running of the Rolex 24, set for this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. The event kicks off the 2010 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series -- and

NASCAR Drivers to drive in Rolex 24 at Daytona:

NASCAR Drivers to drive in Rolex 24 at Daytona:

January 26, 2010
Eight NASCAR drivers will crossover to sports cars and compete in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Four-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion #48-Jimmie Johnson will drive with GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing; #42-Juan Pablo Montoya will be joined by #26-Jamie McMurray and

NASCAR looking for a Sprint Cup Series director UPDATE2 Carter a candidate:

NASCAR looking for a Sprint Cup Series director UPDATE2 Carter a candidate:

January 24, 2010
NASCAR is interviewing candidates for a new Sprint Cup Series director, and current garage boss John Darby will train his replacement before moving into a managerial role. Several people familiar with NASCAR's restructuring plan said that Darby will move into an oversight

Richard Petty Motorsports Merger Now Complete:

Richard Petty Motorsports Merger Now Complete:

January 20, 2010
Rumors of a Richard Petty Motorsports/Yates Racing merger began circulating a few months ago but it wasn't until today that the racing community could stop calling them rumors. "I'm here to announce the best kept secret in all of motorsports, which is that the merger

Full Nationwide season for Menard: UPDATE:

Full Nationwide season for Menard: UPDATE:

January 16, 2010
In the Nationwide Series, Paul Menard will run his first complete schedule since 2006, when he finished sixth in the championship for the second consecutive season before stepping into the Cup Series full time. That car is fully sponsored by the Menards home improvement

Menard to run full Nationwide season:

Menard to run full Nationwide season:

January 14, 2010
Roush Fenway will field four full-time teams in the 2010 Nationwide Series -- including a #98 Ford for Paul Menard, who races for Richard Petty Motorsports in the Cup Series -- and RFR president Geoff Smith said Wednesday that the stable sold has more than 75% of the

Full Nationwide season for Menard:

Full Nationwide season for Menard:

January 13, 2010
In the Nationwide Series, Paul Menard will run his first complete schedule since 2006, when he finished sixth in the championship for the second consecutive season before stepping into the Cup Series full time. That car is fully sponsored by the Menards home improvement

RPM not moved yet; Sadler crew chief to remain:

RPM not moved yet; Sadler crew chief to remain:

January 11, 2010
Richard Petty Motorsports, Yates and Ford officials are expected to formally announce the completion of the merger Jan. 19. With the addition of Front Row Motorsports and with Wood Brothers Racing returning for another part-time schedule, there will be 10 or 11 manufacturer

Nationwide Series going to Road America: UPDATE 2:

Nationwide Series going to Road America: UPDATE 2:

December 22, 2009
Despite the demise of the Milwaukee Mile, NASCAR still plans to come to Wisconsin in 2010. Elkhart Lake's Road America -- arguably the best road course in the country -- will host the Nationwide Series on June 19, the date that had been held for the Mile. That will

Nationwide Series going to Road America: UPDATE:

Nationwide Series going to Road America: UPDATE:

December 21, 2009
Despite the demise of the Milwaukee Mile, NASCAR still plans to come to Wisconsin in 2010. Elkhart Lake's Road America -- arguably the best road course in the country -- will host the Nationwide Series on June 19, the date that had been held for the Mile. That will

TRG and Labbe part ways UPDATE 3 to the #98:

TRG and Labbe part ways UPDATE 3 to the #98:

December 11, 2009
Official Statement from TRG Motorsports Regarding Former Crew Chief Slugger Labbe: TRG Motorsports today released Slugger Labbe as crew chief of the #71 Cup car. TRG appreciates Slugger's dedication in its first year as a Cup organization where he helped guide the

TRG and Labbe part ways UPDATE 2 to the #98:

TRG and Labbe part ways UPDATE 2 to the #98:

December 4, 2009
Official Statement from TRG Motorsports Regarding Former Crew Chief Slugger Labbe: TRG Motorsports today released Slugger Labbe as crew chief of the #71 Cup car. TRG appreciates Slugger's dedication in its first year as a Cup organization where he helped guide the

Petty-Yates Merger supposedly a done deal:

Petty-Yates Merger supposedly a done deal:

December 4, 2009
Richard Petty Motorsports officially became a Ford operation on Thursday. The merger deal was signed between principals from RPM and Yates Racing and the appropriate paperwork was filed with Ford Motor Company. Richard Petty Motorsports brings three additional teams

Some Layoffs:

Some Layoffs:

December 4, 2009
been hearing of more layoffs recently from some Sprint Cup teams including 18 to 25 people at Red Bull Racing [#82-Speed & #83-Vickers]; also heard that Yates Racing laid off some from the #98 team of Paul Menard, in preparation of downsizing from siz teams [#9, #19