Paul Menard News

Tire testing at Atlanta and Daytona UPDATE:

Tire testing at Atlanta and Daytona UPDATE:

September 18, 2008
Goodyear will test Daytona International Speedway with #6-David Ragan and #15-Paul Menard's Sprint Cup teams next Tuesday and Wednesday (Sept. 16-17). Goodyear's other scheduled tests looking ahead to the 2009 season include Indianapolis (Sept. 22-23 and Oct. 6-8)

Sylania featured on the #15:

Sylania featured on the #15:

September 11, 2008
Paul Menard will race in the Sylvania sponsored race in the Sylvania sponsored #15 Menards Chevy for the second consecutive year at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Menard himself uses SYLVANIA SilverStar(R) Ultra headlights off the track.(Co-Pilott PR), see an image

Mixed Reactions to Bud Shootout Changes:

Mixed Reactions to Bud Shootout Changes:

August 30, 2008
How do drivers feel about the decision to change the rules governing next year's season-opening Budweiser Shootout exhibition race at Daytona International Speedway? Well, it depends whether you're in or out. Michael Waltrip, who finished 11th in the 2008 Shootout,

Paul Menard Visits Set of CSI Miami:

Paul Menard Visits Set of CSI Miami:

August 29, 2008
Prior to heading out to the Auto Club Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Inc. driver Paul Menard had a busy day in Hollywood. As a guest of the studio, Menard visited the set of CSI Miami and had the opportunity to meet members of the cast. "I'm a big fan of CSI and have been

Testing at Milwaukee:

Testing at Milwaukee:

August 26, 2008
DEI is among the Sprint Cup Series teams testing today, Tuesday, August 26 at The Milwaukee Mile. Wisconsin native #15-Paul Menard and teammates #01-Regan Smith and #8-Aric Almirola are testing today. Joining them are 'Cup teams Richard Childress Racing and driver #

Yates plans to run two teams in 2009:

Yates plans to run two teams in 2009:

August 25, 2008
Team owner Doug Yates is still seeking sponsors for #28-Travis Kvapil and #38-David Gilliand for 2009. The Yates teams are 24th and 26th in the owner standings and have pieced together partial sponsorships throughout this season. "Hopefully we can nail some things

More about the Driven to the Outdoors schemes:

More about the Driven to the Outdoors schemes:

August 22, 2008
Realtree will announce [Friday] a sweepstakes that will put Sprint Cup drivers in camo-wrapped cars and give fans a chance to win a new Chevy truck, racing and hunting trips, free gasoline and other prizes. Chevy Driven to the Outdoors program will be launched this

Driven to the Outdoors schemes:

Driven to the Outdoors schemes:

August 20, 2008
Paul Menard's #15 Menards Chevrolet will feature the "Driven to the Outdoors" special scheme at Bristol Motor Speedway. Menard joins teammate #1-Martin Truex and fellow Sprint Cup competitor, #07-Clint Bowyer, in promoting the program this weekend at Bristol. As part

Menard and Yates? UPDATE:

Menard and Yates? UPDATE:

August 18, 2008
John Menard, the wealthy businessman (Menards, the privately owned home improvements company), may be losing interest in NASCAR racing after so many years, according to sources. Menard, whose son #15-Paul is driving for DEI, is reportedly in negotiations with Ford'

Next up for DEI: Menard’s contract:

Next up for DEI: Menard’s contract:

August 10, 2008
So where is #15-Paul Menard in terms of his contract status with DEI beyond this season? Asked about a timetable, Menard indicated talks are under way. "Soon. In a couple of weeks," Menard said of a decision. "We were not waiting on anybody [to decide]. We've just

Latest on Truex UPDATE 5 re-signs with DEI:

Latest on Truex UPDATE 5 re-signs with DEI:

August 9, 2008
#1-Martin Truex Jr. said he is closer to deciding whether he will be back with Dale Earnhardt Inc. next year. And that's about all he'd say about his future on Friday at Pocono Raceway. DEI plans to pick up its option on Truex for next season but they have yet to come

Silly Season 2008 #14-20:

Silly Season 2008 #14-20:

August 3, 2008
so where do things stand with news and rumors in the Sprint Cup Series? Let's break down a few a day for the next week or so, also see my 2009 Team Chart for all the teams #14 The team that Tony Stewart will own and drive for in 2009 with Office Depot and Old Spice

Truex to re-sign with DEI? UPDATE 4:

Truex to re-sign with DEI? UPDATE 4:

July 29, 2008
[see past news and runors on this on my #1 Team News and links page] Martin Truex Jr., who has been speculated as a candidate for every driver opening in the Sprint Cup garage, isn't going anywhere. The 28-year-old New Jersey native has agreed in principal to a two

#01 car soon to be ‘sidelined’? other DEI stuff:

#01 car soon to be ‘sidelined’? other DEI stuff:

July 10, 2008
....however Regan Smith, the promising rookie who may not have any sponsorship next season at DEI, will apparently soon be sidelined; Mark Martin is leaving DEI at the end of the season to join Rick Hendrick; Martin Truex Jr. is trying to leave DEI at the end of the

Racing Resources Says “¦

Racing Resources Says “¦

July 7, 2008
* Kyle Busch won the Coke Zero 400 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway. Busch started ninth in the race. He scored his 10th-career series victory in 132 races. He remained first in the standings with an unofficial points lead of 182 points over second