Paul Menard News

Pit Stall selections:

Pit Stall selections:

July 5, 2008
pole sitter #15-Paul Menard's team chose the first pit stall selection for the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Outside pole sitter, #8-Mark Martin chose the next stall with an opening in front of it, stall 21, #60-Boris Said chose the last pit stall

First Daytona pole for DEI:

First Daytona pole for DEI:

July 5, 2008
#15-Paul Menard's Pole in the qualifying session for the Coke Zero 400 is the first by any Dale Earnhardt Inc. driver at Daytona International Speedway. In addition, the pole is the first by a DEI driver in the Sprint Cup Series at either of the two NASCAR restrictor

Menard on pole at Daytona:

Menard on pole at Daytona:

July 4, 2008
#15-Paul Menard won the Coor's Light Pole for the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway with a speed of 185.916mph for his first career pole in 57 Sprint Cup races. Menard's DEI teammate, #8-Martin will start 2nd followed by #88-Earnhardt, Jr., #78-Nemechek

Daytona International Speedway Qualifying Fast Facts

Daytona International Speedway Qualifying Fast Facts

July 4, 2008
.. Paul Menard won the Coors Light Pole for the Coke Zero 400 Powered by Coca-Cola, turning a lap of 185.916 mph/48.409 seconds. .. This is Menard's first pole in 57 career Sprint Cup Series starts. His previous best career start was 13th at this season's Dover race

Sylvania on the hood of the #15 at NHMS:

Sylvania on the hood of the #15 at NHMS:

June 26, 2008
Menards Racing will feature Sylvania on the hood of it's #15 Menards/Dale Earnhardt Inc. Chevy that Paul Menard will drive during this weekend's LENOX Industrial Tools "301". Sylvania is based in nearby Danvers, Massachusetts and has been a partner sponsor of Menards

Menard expected back at DEI:

Menard expected back at DEI:

June 24, 2008
"while rumors have circulated about #15-Paul Menard and the Menard's sponsorship being courted by other teams, sources expect the driver to remain at dei through 2009 with primary sponsorship staying put as well.(6-24-2008)

Menard testing at VIR:

Menard testing at VIR:

June 4, 2008
#15-Paul Menard and his Menards/Dale Earnhardt Inc. team will test today at Virginia International Raceway in preparation for this month's race at Infineon Raceway. In addition to today's test, Menard participated in a one day test session at the track in April where

DEI testing road course:

DEI testing road course:

May 20, 2008
been told that Dale Earnhardt Inc [DEI] is testing today [May 20th] at Carolina Motorsports Park with drivers Ron Fellows and #15-Paul Menard. No word if Fellows will drive for DEI at Infineon Racway or Watkins Glen for DEI.(5-20-2008)

Race Fever 2008 Raises over $171,000 thanks to Drivers and Fans:

Race Fever 2008 Raises over $171,000 thanks to Drivers and Fans:

May 1, 2008
More than 1,300 race fans, from 30 states and Canada, helped raise over $171,000 to benefit the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) Foundation at the 23rd Annual Race Fever. Race Fever was held Friday evening, April 25, in the Speed Channel Dome at the International

Turtle Wax on the #15 at Talladega:

Turtle Wax on the #15 at Talladega:

April 23, 2008
In addition to his on track competition, #15-Paul Menard will have car care on his mind this weekend as he sports the colors of Turtle Wax on the hood of his Chevy.(Co-Pilott Motorsports Marketing)(4-23-2008)

Almirola, Menard, Smith Test at Infineon Raceway:

Almirola, Menard, Smith Test at Infineon Raceway:

April 10, 2008
Three DEI drivers visited Infineon Raceway on Wednesday to hone their skills on the challenging 10-turn, 1.99-mile road course. #8-Aric Almirola, #01-Regan Smith and #15-Paul Menard came to the track for a one-day test session before the Toyota/Save Mart 350 Sprint

Crafton & Menard help the community:

Crafton & Menard help the community:

April 7, 2008
NASCAR drivers Matt Crafton and Paul Menard are taking part in the construction of a Habitat for Humanity home today in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The drivers will help by installing insulation donated by Johns Manville. Menard and Crafton will be in Fort Wayne to give of

Menard and Crafton help the community:

Menard and Crafton help the community:

April 7, 2008
NASCAR drivers Paul Menard and Matt Crafton are taking part in the construction of a Habitat for Humanity home today in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The drivers will help by installing insulation donated by Johns Manville. Menard and Crafton will be in Fort Wayne to give of

Almirola, Menard to Test at Infineon:

Almirola, Menard to Test at Infineon:

April 7, 2008
Sprint Cup Series drivers #8-Aric Almirola and #15-Paul Menard will come to Infineon Raceway on Wednesday, April 9, for a one-day test session. Almirola, who shares driving duties with veteran Mark Martin in the #8 U.S. Army Chevy, has never competed on the Sonoma

Goodyear Tire test at LMS March 17-18:

Goodyear Tire test at LMS March 17-18:

March 17, 2008
Goodyear Tire test at LMS March 17-18: Goodyear is scheduled to hold a tire test at Lowe's Motor Speedway with four NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams representing each of the series manufacturers next week in preparation for the track's May races, including the 25th NASCAR