Regan Smith News

Testing in Kershaw SC:

Testing in Kershaw SC:

August 1, 2007
hearing that #15-Paul Menard and Ken Schrader [in an unknown Busch Series car] are testing at the Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, SC in preparation for the Watkins Glen races coming up. In the last few weeks Ryan Newman, Robby Gordon, Regan Smith, Max Papis,

New part-owner for the #47?

New part-owner for the #47?

July 30, 2007
Ray Dunlap reported on SPEED/TV's Speed Report that there is a rumor regarding the #47 and that another person may become part owner in the future. Regan Smith was the driver of the #47-Ginn Racing Chevy at ORP winding up with an 8th place finish. Smith's role following

No crew chief changes at the new DEI:

No crew chief changes at the new DEI:

July 26, 2007
There will be no immediate crew chief changes as a result of the Dale Earnhardt Inc.-Ginn Racing merger, but not all the crew chiefs will work out of the same shop. Paul Menard's #15 team will move immediately into the Ginn Racing building, where the former Ginn #01

Smith to run truck this week at ORP:

Smith to run truck this week at ORP:

July 25, 2007
As a result of the announced merger between DEI and Ginn Racing, Regan Smith will be driving in the Truck Series this weekend. Smith, who was originally slated to drive the Ginn Clubs and Resorts Chevrolet in the Brickyard 400, will instead compete in the Craftsman

Dale Earnhardt Inc. and Ginn Racing Merge; Official Announcement:

Dale Earnhardt Inc. and Ginn Racing Merge; Official Announcement:

July 25, 2007
Dale Earnhardt Inc. has become even stronger through a merger with Ginn Racing. Effective immediately, the team will feature the Chevys of #15-Paul Menard, #1-Martin Truex Jr., #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr., #01-Mark Martin and #01-Aric Almirola. Martin and Almirola will combine

DEI, Ginn Merger to Be Announced Wednesday:

DEI, Ginn Merger to Be Announced Wednesday:

July 25, 2007
Dale Earnhardt Inc. will announce on Wednesday that it is merging with Ginn Racing, effective immediately, and will acquire all Ginn assets, including its massive headquarters. Sources said the company will be known as Dale Earnhardt Inc., but that Ginn owner Bobby

DEI buying Ginn? UPDATE 3:

DEI buying Ginn? UPDATE 3:

July 24, 2007
hearing a deal could be announced in the next week or so, where Dale Earnhardt Inc. would buy into or outright Ginn Racing. Ginn Racing currently fields the #01-Mark Martin/Regan Smith, #13-Joe Nemechek and #14-Sterling Marlin teams.(7-16-2007) UPDATE: Dale Earnhardt

Marlin may cut back to part-time in 2008 UPDATE 2:

Marlin may cut back to part-time in 2008 UPDATE 2:

July 23, 2007
#14- Sterling Marlin has had talks with Ginn Racing about cutting back to a part-time schedule next season. Marlin's contract expires after this season.(Roanoke Times)(6-20-2007) UPDATE: hearing that Marlin will go to Furniture Row Motorsports and run a 2nd team part

Ginn Announces Changes: MORE:

Ginn Announces Changes: MORE:

July 18, 2007
Emphasizing an eye on the future along with solidifying the foundation of its Nextel Cup program, Ginn Racing announced the following transactions. * Aric Almirola has signed with Ginn Racing. He will become Mark Martin's co-driver in the #01 U.S. Army Chevrolet for

More on Changes at Ginn; Regan Smith to Drive in Place of Marlin or Nemechek? UPDATE 2:

More on Changes at Ginn; Regan Smith to Drive in Place of Marlin or Nemechek? UPDATE 2:

July 17, 2007
Ginn Racing laid off an unspecified number of employees as part of its re-evaluation process and has "hibernated" its Busch Series team as the company attempts to shore up its direction, Ginn Racing Chief Executive Officer Jay Frye said Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway

Almirola to Ginn in 2008? UPDATE 3:

Almirola to Ginn in 2008? UPDATE 3:

July 17, 2007
Hearing Aric Almirola, who was credited with the Milwaukee Busch Series race win Saturday night, will join Ginn Racing in 2008 as a protege to #01-Mark Martin. Supposedly the plan is for Almirola to run part-time Cup, Busch and Trucks in 2008 and take over the #01

Ginn Racing team suspends operations? Layoffs? UPDATE:

Ginn Racing team suspends operations? Layoffs? UPDATE:

July 16, 2007
been told that there were up to 30 layoff's Monday at Ginn Racing, also been told the #4 Ginn Racing Busch Series team that Regan Smith was driving for has suspended operations.(7-9-2007) UPDATE: Ginn Racing laid off an unspecified number of employees as part of its

DEI buying Ginn? UPDATE 2:

DEI buying Ginn? UPDATE 2:

July 16, 2007
hearing a deal could be announced in the next week or so, where Dale Earnhardt Inc. would buy into or outright Ginn Racing. Ginn Racing currently fields the #01-Mark Martin/Regan Smith, #13-Joe Nemechek and #14-Sterling Marlin teams.(7-16-2007) UPDATE: Dale Earnhardt

Mears Team Captures First Pit Crew Challenge Win:

Mears Team Captures First Pit Crew Challenge Win:

July 12, 2007
Casey Mears' over-the-wall crew captured its first Checkers/Rally's Double Drive-Thru Challenge win of the season by taking top honors in Saturday night's Nextel Cup race at Daytona International Speedway. The #25 National Guard/GMAC team spent 132.049 seconds on pit

Elliott cancels appearance at canadian race UPDATE:

Elliott cancels appearance at canadian race UPDATE:

July 12, 2007
Riverside International Speedway regrets to announce the cancellation of Bill Elliott's appearance at this year's heavily anticipated IWK 250 Pro All Stars Series (PASS) race, scheduled for Saturday, July 21 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Riverside Speedway received in