Paul Menard News

Harvick wins at Richmond:

Harvick wins at Richmond:

September 9, 2005
#21-Kevin Harvick won the Emerson Radio 250 at Richmond International Raceway for his 3rd win of the season and 16th of his Busch Series career [126 races] and 2nd Busch win at Richmond. #11-Paul Menard was 2nd for his career best, followed by #17-Matt Kenseth, #9-

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Richmond

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Richmond

September 7, 2005
Clint Bowyers (#2 ACDelco Chevrolet) goal is a simple one put as many points as possible between he and NASCAR Busch Series championship points leader Martin Truex Jr. (#8 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet) in the seasons remaining eight races. Bowyer attained that goal in

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: California

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: California

August 30, 2005
Points report: Changing of the guard The top five in the NASCAR Busch Series championship driver standings underwent some changes following last Friday nights race at Bristol when Denny Hamlin (#20 Rockwell Automation Chevrolet) displaced Kenny Wallace (#22 AutoZone

Busch wins pole:

Busch wins pole:

August 26, 2005
#5-Kyle Busch won the pole for the Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway with a speed of 125.404mph, followed by #8-Martin Truex Jr., #39-Ryan Newman, #66-Greg Biffle and #11-Paul Menard. Missing the race were: #30-Ron Hornaday, #7-Jeff Fuller, #04-Eric McClure, #

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Bristol

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Bristol

August 24, 2005
Only 10 races to go in NASCAR Busch Series season Friday nights race marks an important juncture in the NASCAR Busch Series season 10 races remaining for drivers challenging for the championship. Martin Truex Jr. (#8 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet), the defending NASCAR

Third DEI part-time in 2006? UPDATE:

Third DEI part-time in 2006? UPDATE:

August 22, 2005
#15 Crew chief Tony Eury Jr. finally has something to talk about - a new contract with Dale Earnhardt Inc. He revealed that Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s contract is up at the end of 2007. And he said that DEI would field a third team next season "part-time."(Winston Salem

Rumblings – Watkins Glen:

Rumblings – Watkins Glen:

August 14, 2005
Tony Stewart had 'em covered all day.....for that matter, he's had 'em covered for the last two months! Tony was all about total domination today (he led 83 of the 92 circuits) at Watkins Glen International as he captured the Sirius Satellite Radio at the Glen for

Ramblings – Watkins Glen:

Ramblings – Watkins Glen:

August 13, 2005
They've finally figured out how to slow Tony Stewart down....have it rain! So, instead of taking the pole for tomorrow's Sirius Satellite Radio at the Glen by being almost a half-second quicker than the field, he takes it by 75 points. That's the margin over Jimmie

Menard to run at Watkins Glen in #1 UPDATE:

Menard to run at Watkins Glen in #1 UPDATE:

August 11, 2005
DEI #11 Busch Series driver, Paul Menard will attempt to make his first DEI Cup start at Watkins Glen in the SIRIUS Satellite Radio at The Glen on August 14th. Menard will drive the #1 Kraft Chevy. Menard will run in the Busch Series in 2006 with select Nextel Cup

Day 2 of Michigan Testing:

Day 2 of Michigan Testing:

August 10, 2005
Paul Tracy acted a bit surprised at the group of media members assembled outside the Richard Childress Racing transporter Tuesday during the break in testing at Michigan International Speedway. Even though he was all business during the two-day test, he had time to

Ten test at Michigan…including..Paul Tracy:

Ten test at Michigan…including..Paul Tracy:

August 8, 2005
Paul Tracy might have 15 years of open-wheel experience under his belt, including 11 starts at Michigan International Speedway, but on Monday he might as well been a rookie as he made his first appearance in a stock car in a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series test at MIS in

DEI has a driver for the #15…if NAPA stays UPDATE 2 Denials:

DEI has a driver for the #15…if NAPA stays UPDATE 2 Denials:

August 7, 2005
If Dale Earnhardt Inc. [DEI] can keep NAPA as a sponsor for a third car next season, an already topsy-turvy "Silly Season" could get even wilder. DEI Director of Motorsports Richie Gilmore said yesterday the team is negotiating with the auto-parts supplier about staying

Sorenson wins at Gateway:

Sorenson wins at Gateway:

July 30, 2005
#41-Reed Sorenson won the Wallace Family Tribute 250 at Gateway International Speedway for his 2nd win of the season and of his career, beating #6-Mike Wallace, who was followed by #60-Carl Edwards, #27-David Green and #11-Paul Menard. Pole sitter and points leader

So..who is in the #15 in 2006? UPDATE Menard to run #1 at Watkins Glen:

So..who is in the #15 in 2006? UPDATE Menard to run #1 at Watkins Glen:

July 28, 2005
with Michael Waltrip and DEI splitting, and NAPA's status with DEI or Waltrip up in the air, who, if anyone will be in the #15 Chevy? Does it go the way of the #1 team, as a part time team or a full-time gig? Been told that the plans are for DEI's #11 Chevy Busch Series

Bowyer wins pole at Pikes Peak:

Bowyer wins pole at Pikes Peak:

July 22, 2005
#2-Clint Bowyer won the pole for the ITT Industries, Systems Division and Goulds Pumps Salute to the Troops 250 presented by Dodge [WHEW!] at Pikes Peak International Raceway with a speed of 133.611mph. Rounding out the top-5 are #1-Johnny Sauter, #64-Bill Elliott