Robby Gordon News

Paul Wolfe Joins Braun Racing:

Paul Wolfe Joins Braun Racing:

April 3, 2008
Paul Wolfe has left Fitz Motorsports to replace Stewart Cooper as crew chief of the #38 Braun Racing entry and driver Jason Leffler in the Nationwide Series. Eddie Buffington is replacing Wolfe as crew chief of the #22 Fitz Motorsports car, which will be driven by

Mike Bliss to the #1? UPDATE 3:

Mike Bliss to the #1? UPDATE 3:

April 1, 2008
Mike Bliss [currently driving the #22 for Fitz Motorsports] has emerged as the front-runner in a three-driver race to take over the Nationwide Series driving duties for Spartanburg-based Phoenix Racing, sources say. According to the sources, the team is expected to

Security company wants Gordon to stop using its logos UPDATE RGM Statement:

Security company wants Gordon to stop using its logos UPDATE RGM Statement:

March 29, 2008
A security software firm wants #7-Robby Gordon to remove its logos from his uniforms and equipment as part of a contract dispute that began when the Dakar Rally was cancelled because of terrorism threats. Vanguard Integrity Professionals is suing Gordon in U.S. District

Charter to sponsor Robby:

Charter to sponsor Robby:

March 25, 2008
Robby Gordon will race the #7 Charter Communications Dodge this weekend at Martinsville Speedway. "We are excited to have Charter Communications as the primary of the #7 this weekend, and we hope to finish strong on Sunday for them" said Gordon.(RGM PR)(3-25-2008)

#21 Crew chief leaves team:

#21 Crew chief leaves team:

March 24, 2008
Gene Nead, crew chief for the #21 Wood Brothers Racing Sprint Cup car, has left the team, team officials confirmed Monday morning. Nead joined the Wood Brothers in November 2007 after a stint with Robby Gordon Motorsports. With a variety of drivers this year - Bill

Robby to sell? UPDATE 2 denied:

Robby to sell? UPDATE 2 denied:

March 15, 2008
hearing that Alex Gillett [George Gillett's son - AG Motorsports?] has purchased Robby Gordon Motorsports [#7 Dodge] and will run it as a separate entity from Gillette-Evernham Motorsports. Plans are to eventually expand it to a multi-car team. Assuming Robby Gordon

Robby to sell? UPDATE “nothing changed”:

Robby to sell? UPDATE “nothing changed”:

March 11, 2008
hearing that Alex Gillett [George Gillett's son] has purchased Robby Gordon Motorsports [#7 Dodge] and will run it as a separate entity from Gillette-Evernham Motorsports. Plans are to eventually expand it to a multi-car team. Assuming Robby Gordon will stay on as

No Indy 500 this year for Robby:

No Indy 500 this year for Robby:

March 8, 2008
DOES THIS MEAN [winning the appeal] YOU [#7-Robby Gordon] WON'T ATTEMPT THE INDIANAPOLIS 500 THIS YEAR? "It was more of a fact if we're on the outside of the top 35, we really weren't going to have a shot at making the Chase in 2008, we needed to do something big.

Atlanta Rookie Notes:

Atlanta Rookie Notes:

March 7, 2008
#40-Dario Franchitti was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the March 2 UAW-Dodge 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Franchitti scored a 33rd-place finish and took top rookie honors for the first time this season. Franchitti also grabbed the lead in the Raybestos Rookie

Robby Gordon’s reaction:

Robby Gordon’s reaction:

March 5, 2008
The following is a statement from Robby Gordon regarding today's decision by the National Stock Car Racing Commission restoring his 100 owner and driver points as well as reversing the six-week suspension of crew chief Frank Kerr. The commission did increase the fine

Robby’s Appeal to be held on March 5th UPDATE 2:

Robby’s Appeal to be held on March 5th UPDATE 2:

March 5, 2008
#7-Robby Gordon's appeal to NASCAR officials in response to a 100-point penalty and six-race suspension and $100,000 fine for crew chief Frank Kerr is scheduled to be heard on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Daytona.(2-28-2008) UPDATE: nothing official, but am hearing

Robby to have sponsor fron Valvoline at Atlanta:

Robby to have sponsor fron Valvoline at Atlanta:

March 5, 2008
Robby Gordon will race the #7 Dodge with Valvoline sponsorship this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Gordon said: "We are going to carry the Valvoline sponsorship this weekend to help out Gillett Evernham Motorsports. This is pretty cool. I saw on one of the online

NASCAR Penalty RECINDED:

NASCAR Penalty RECINDED:

March 4, 2008
don't see this too often and will be interesting to see what bearing it has on Robby Gordon's Penalty and Carl Edwards possible penalty, both should be announced this week sometime. Anyhow......On March 3, 2008, the National Stock Car Racing Commission heard and considered

R. Gordon may do ‘the double’ Indy 500/Coke 600 if he loses appeal:

R. Gordon may do ‘the double’ Indy 500/Coke 600 if he loses appeal:

March 1, 2008
If Robby Gordon Motorsports loses its appeal next week of the penalty levied by NASCAR for a rules violation committed during Daytona Speedweek, Robby Gordon may choose to enter the Indianapolis 500. Robby Gordon Motorsports was penalized 100 points and fined $100,

There’s Still Hope At Morgan-McClure:

There’s Still Hope At Morgan-McClure:

February 29, 2008
According to Larry McClure, co-owner of Morgan-McClure Motorsports, some folks with big bucks are coming through his Virginia race shop, allowing him to hold out hope that his team will return to Sprint Cup action. In January, the company, announced that it was ceasing