Paul Menard News

2015 Richmond Chase Clinch Scenarios:

2015 Richmond Chase Clinch Scenarios:

September 8, 2015
Regardless of who wins at Richmond"¦ #1-Jamie McMurray clinches by starting the race. #31-Ryan Newman clinches by finishing 31st or better; 32nd with at least one lap led; or 33rd with the most laps led. #24-Jeff Gordon clinches by finishing 17th or better; 18th with

Throwback schemes at Darlington:

Throwback schemes at Darlington:

August 25, 2015
Several race teams have announced their throwback paint schemes for the Bojangles' Southern 500 with more to come. Thus far, 18 cars have been unveiled: #2-Brad Keselowski, #3-Austin Dillon, #4-Kevin Harvick, #10-Danica Patrick, #11-Denny Hamlin, #14-Tony Stewart, #

Driver Into Songs for the IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway:

Driver Into Songs for the IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway:

August 22, 2015
(by starting lineup / order) #11-Denny Hamlin: Heart Upon My Sleeve by Avicii #18-Kyle Busch: DJ Barry #19-Carl Edwards: Juke Box Hero by Foreigner #55-David Ragan: Only In America by Brooks and Dunn #22-Joey Logano: Shipping Up To Boston by Dropkick Murphys #2-Brad

Wins In Demand With Three Races To Go Before Chase:

Wins In Demand With Three Races To Go Before Chase:

August 21, 2015
The formula for making the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup is simple - "Win and you're in." Drivers only have three races left to make the formula work: Bristol, Darlington and Richmond. As of now, 11 drivers are qualified for the Chase with wins as long as they start

RCR to complete one millionth lap in NASCAR:

RCR to complete one millionth lap in NASCAR:

August 20, 2015
Richard Childress Racing will complete its one millionth lap in NASCAR competition this weekend during the NASCAR XFINITY Series race at Bristol. RCR will log the milestone on lap 272 of Friday evening's XFINITY race. There have been 64 different drivers who have completed

Warnings issued from Michigan:

Warnings issued from Michigan:

August 19, 2015
The teams of #2-Brad Keselowski, #47-AJ Allmendinger and #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. received written warnings for having to go through pre-race or pre-qualifying technical inspection three times at Michigan last weekend. It was the teams' first warning under a new system

Bristol to hold fan day during test session July 29 UPDATE:

Bristol to hold fan day during test session July 29 UPDATE:

July 28, 2015
Up to 12 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams are expected to test at Bristol Motor Speedway Wednesday, July 29, an event that the Speedway is making free to the public as part of the "It's MY Bristol Baby!" campaign to express the Speedway's appreciation to local fans

Five teams given warnings after New Hampshire:

Five teams given warnings after New Hampshire:

July 22, 2015
NASCAR issued written warnings to five teams this week for multiple inspection failures last weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The cars of #27-Paul Menard, #15-Clint Bowyer, #11-Denny Hamlin and #32-Eddie MacDonald were warned for failing prequalifying inspection

NASCAR will address throwing of water bottles:

NASCAR will address throwing of water bottles:

July 21, 2015
A NASCAR executive said Monday that officials will address the issue of throwing water bottles out of the car with drivers after a water bottle was spotted on the apron during a debris caution in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Another water

Daytona Raceway Pole Notes & Facts – Saturday:

Daytona Raceway Pole Notes & Facts – Saturday:

July 4, 2015
‚· Fireball Roberts won the inaugural Coors Light pole for the July race at Daytona in 1959 with a speed of 144.997 mph. ‚· 38 drivers have Coors Light poles at Daytona for the July event, led by NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough with eight. ‚· Jeff Gordon

Lug Nut or Valve Stem Issue?:

Lug Nut or Valve Stem Issue?:

June 19, 2015
Flat tires caused when valve stems have been knocked off by lug nuts during pit stops have been a recurring issue for teams this season. The #19 of Joe Gibbs Racing driver Carl Edwards, the #27 of Paul Menard (Richard Childress Racing) and more recently, the #4 of

Ty Dillon to run another full season in XFINITY Series UPDATES:

Ty Dillon to run another full season in XFINITY Series UPDATES:

June 6, 2015
In preparation for an eventual move to full-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racing, Ty Dillon will increase his presence in NASCAR's top series next year, pending sponsorship. Dillon will spend another year running for the XFINITY Series championship in 2016. He currently

Ty Dillon to run another full season in XFINITY Series UPDATE:

Ty Dillon to run another full season in XFINITY Series UPDATE:

June 2, 2015
In preparation for an eventual move to full-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racing, Ty Dillon will increase his presence in NASCAR's top series next year, pending sponsorship. Dillon will spend another year running for the XFINITY Series championship in 2016. He currently

Ty Dillon could move to Cup in 2016 UPDATE:

Ty Dillon could move to Cup in 2016 UPDATE:

May 25, 2015
When Austin Dillon wrapped up his 2013 NASCAR XFINITY Series championship run, he'd run two full-time Camping World Truck seasons (winning a title in his second) another two at the XFINITY level and had a ride with the sport's most famous number - 3 - waiting for him

Ty Dillon could move to Cup in 2016:

Ty Dillon could move to Cup in 2016:

May 17, 2015
When Austin Dillon wrapped up his 2013 NASCAR XFINITY Series championship run, he'd run two full-time Camping World Truck seasons (winning a title in his second) another two at the XFINITY level and had a ride with the sport's most famous number - 3 - waiting for him