Regan Smith News

Phoenix Rookie Notes:

Phoenix Rookie Notes:

November 6, 2008
#77-Sam Hornish Jr. was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the November 2 Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, scoring a 23rd-place finish. Hornish Jr. grabbed top rookie honors for the fourth consecutive race and for the 11th time in 2008. Sam Hornish Jr. leads #

Hornish back to Indy Cars?

Hornish back to Indy Cars?

November 3, 2008
Though #77-Sam Hornish Jr. again finished ahead of fellow rookie of the year contender #01-Regan Smith, padding his lead in the ROTY standings, rumors continue to swirl that Hornish Jr. could be headed back to Indy Cars next season.(Yahoo Sports)(11-3-2008)

Rookie of the Year Candidates:

Rookie of the Year Candidates:

October 31, 2008
where do they start at Texas: Michael McDowell, DNR #01-Regan Smith, 186.207mph, starts 25th Patrick Carpentier, DNR #77-Sam Hornish (X), 186.335mph, starts 21st

Texas Rookie Notes:

Texas Rookie Notes:

October 30, 2008
#77-Sam Hornish Jr. was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the October 26 Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, scoring a 24th-place finish. Hornish Jr. grabbed top rookie honors for the third consecutive race and for the 10th time in 2008. Sam Hornish Jr.

Atlanta Rookie Notes:

Atlanta Rookie Notes:

October 23, 2008
#77-Sam Hornish Jr. was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the October 19 TUMS QuikPak 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Hornish Jr. took top rookie honors for the ninth time this season and was credited with a 34th-place finish in the race. #01-Regan Smith and #77-Sam

Martinsville Rookie Notes:

Martinsville Rookie Notes:

October 16, 2008
#77-Sam Hornish Jr. was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the October 11 Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Hornish Jr. scored a 22nd-place finish and took top rookie honors for the eighth time this season. He was the top Raybestos Rookie in both races

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

Special helmet for Smith at LMS:

Special helmet for Smith at LMS:

October 11, 2008
Doug Warf, Director of Community Relations and Executive Director of the Kids "˜N Community Foundation for the Carolina Hurricanes, announced that NASCAR driver #01-Regan Smith will wear a special Carolina Hurricanes-themed helmet on Saturday, Oct. 11, during the Bank

Dan Stillman named Wypall Crew Chief of the Race in Talladega:

Dan Stillman named Wypall Crew Chief of the Race in Talladega:

October 9, 2008
Dan Stillman, crew chief of the #01 DEI/Principal Financial Group Chevy driven by Regan Smith, was named the Wypall Wipers Crew Chief of the Race for Sunday's strong performance in the AMP Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. After qualifying in the fourth position

Charlotte Rookie Notes/Facts:

Charlotte Rookie Notes/Facts:

October 8, 2008
#01-Regan Smith ]almost won the race] was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the October 5 AMP Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Smith scored an 18th-place finish and took Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors for the ninth time in 2008. Smith leads #77-Sam Hornish

Below yellow line at Daytona/Talladega OK on last lap? NO UPDATE 3:

Below yellow line at Daytona/Talladega OK on last lap? NO UPDATE 3:

October 6, 2008
This was posted back in Feb 2007 about the Truck Series race at Daytona. The 'rule' was metnioned at the end of ABC's broadcast, but NASCAR ruled otherwise. Drivers throughout the Craftsman Truck Series garage were still talking about last week's [Feb 2007] three-wide

Stewart finally wins at Talladega:

Stewart finally wins at Talladega:

October 5, 2008
#20-Tony Stewart won the Amp 500 at Talladega Superspeedway for his 1st win of 2008, his 1st win ever in a Cup race at Talladega after six 2nd place finishes and his 33rd career win [ties him for 17th all time wins with Fireball Roberts]. It was Stewart's first win

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

Talladega Superspeedway Qualifying Fast Facts:

Talladega Superspeedway Qualifying Fast Facts:

October 4, 2008
Travis Kvapil won the Coors Light Pole Award for the AMP Energy 500 with a lap of 51.109 seconds, 187.364 mph. This is his first pole in 100 Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first pole and first top-10 start in 2008. This is his first pole in five races at Talladega

Rookie of the Year Candidates:

Rookie of the Year Candidates:

October 4, 2008
where do they start at Talladega: #00-Michael McDowell, not running the race #01-Regan Smith, 187.181, starts 4th #10-Patrick Carpentier, 185.215, starts DNQ #77-Sam Hornish, 185.258, starts DNQ