Paul Menard News

Latest on Yates Racing:

Latest on Yates Racing:

December 9, 2008
Sponsorship issues are again a question for the team [Yates Racing] next season, but both #28-Travis Kvapil and #38-David Gilliland are expected to be back in what will grow to a three-car stable with the addition of #98-Paul Menard. The former DEI pilot brings his

New Crew Chief for McMurray in 2009 UPDATE 3:

New Crew Chief for McMurray in 2009 UPDATE 3:

December 2, 2008
from a Detroit Free Press article by NASCAR Sprint Cup owner Jack Roush: "By the way, Jamie [McMurray, #26 Ford after his 1st top-5 in over a year] did the job at Charlotte [in the Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway], finishing fifth. We'll be looking to

Menard to drive #98 for Yates in 2009:

Menard to drive #98 for Yates in 2009:

November 18, 2008
Yates Racing announced Paul Menard as the driver of the #98 Menards Ford Fusion in 2009 Sprint Cup Series competition. Following his first full season in the Sprint Cup Series, Menard finished 26th in the point standings, while earning his first career pole at Daytona

Some spotter changes in 2009:

Some spotter changes in 2009:

November 15, 2008
Hearing that Earl Barban [currentlt at the #38 team] will be back as the spotter for #48 Jimmie Johnson and current spotter, Stevie Reeves will join Yates Racing and Paul Menard [will be the #98 team]. Bob Jeffrey, the spotter for #17 Matt Kenseth will join Stewart

New Crew Chief for McMurray in 2009 UPDATE2:

New Crew Chief for McMurray in 2009 UPDATE2:

November 6, 2008
from a Detroit Free Press article by NASCAR Sprint Cup owner Jack Roush: "By the way, Jamie [McMurray, #26 Ford after his 1st top-5 in over a year] did the job at Charlotte [in the Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway], finishing fifth. We'll be looking to

Ford re-ups with Roush BUT no support for Trucks UPDATE 2: Roush may close some teams; Circle Bar sticking with Ford:

Ford re-ups with Roush BUT no support for Trucks UPDATE 2: Roush may close some teams; Circle Bar sticking with Ford:

October 21, 2008
Ford Racing has reinforced the importance of NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series to the manufacturer under tough economic times by reaching a five-year deal to remain with Roush Fenway Racing. BUT Ford will pull its financial support in the Craftsman Truck Series beginning

Ford re-ups with Roush BUT no support for Truck teams:

Ford re-ups with Roush BUT no support for Truck teams:

October 19, 2008
Ford Racing has reinforced the importance of NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series to the manufacturer under tough economic times by reaching a five-year deal to remain with Roush Fenway Racing. BUT Ford will pull its financial support in the Craftsman Truck Series beginning

Ford re-ups with Roush BUT pulls some support for Trucks:

Ford re-ups with Roush BUT pulls some support for Trucks:

October 19, 2008
Ford Racing has reinforced the importance of NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series to the manufacturer under tough economic times by reaching a five-year deal to remain with Roush Fenway Racing. BUT Ford will pull its financial support in the Craftsman Truck Series beginning

New Crew Chief for McMurray in 2009 UPDATE:

New Crew Chief for McMurray in 2009 UPDATE:

October 18, 2008
from a Detroit Free Press article by NASCAR Sprint Cup owner Jack Roush: "By the way, Jamie [McMurray, #26 Ford after his 1st top-5 in over a year] did the job at Charlotte [in the Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway], finishing fifth. We'll be looking to

DEI working on the future:

DEI working on the future:

October 15, 2008
Max Siegel, Bobby Hutchens and John Story are trying to hold Dale Earnhardt Inc. together, rebuild it and find solid sponsorships for 2009 in a dismal economic climate. Siegel heard the rumors that swirled through the Lowe's Motor Speedway garage last weekend, including

Talladega Superspeedway Race Fast Facts:

Talladega Superspeedway Race Fast Facts:

October 5, 2008
The 28 Lap Leaders in the AMP Energy 500 sets the all-time Sprint Cup record for different leaders in a race. Tony Stewart won the AMP Energy 500, his 33rd victory in 350 Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first victory and 15th top-10 finish in 2008. This is his

Menard to leave DEI UPDATE 2:

Menard to leave DEI UPDATE 2:

September 30, 2008
Paul Menard will leave Dale Earnhardt Inc. at the end of the season to drive for Yates Racing, The Associated Press has learned. Menard is expected to announce Tuesday that both he and his sponsorship will move to Yates, a person familiar with Menard's decision told

Kansas Rookie Notes:

Kansas Rookie Notes:

September 23, 2008
* Landon Cassill was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Camping World RV Sales 200 at Dover International Speedway. Cassill was credited with a 25th-place and earned Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors for the sixth time this season. * Landon Cassill leads Bryan

Robby and DEI?

Robby and DEI?

September 22, 2008
#7-Robby Gordon now seems to be looking at a new partnership elsewhere in the Sprint Cup garage. And the word-on-the-street is that Gordon may now be headed back to General Motors and Chevrolet in a still murky deal with Dale Earnhardt Inc. that would make him a teammate

Allmendinger / Menard may be in different 2009 rides:

Allmendinger / Menard may be in different 2009 rides:

September 20, 2008
Seats for 2009 are filling fast in the Sprint Cup Series, and two new names have emerged as possible job candidates. #15-Paul Menard indicated Friday he could leave Dale Earnhardt Inc. at the end of the season, and AJ Allmendinger is still without a new contract at