Robby Gordon News

More on Robby to Ford:

More on Robby to Ford:

October 1, 2006
hearing there will be an announcement by Robby Gordon Motorsports (RGM) at Lowe's Motor Speedway/Charlotte, NC when NASCAR races there Oct 12-14th, that the #7 RGM team will be switching from Chevy's to Ford's for the 2007 season.(10-1-2006)

#31 back in the winners circle:

#31 back in the winners circle:

September 26, 2006
Jeff Burton is only the 2nd person to ever win a Cup race running the #31 after winning at Dover on Sept 24, 2006. Robby Gordon [also for RCR] was the last winner in the #31, at Watkins Glen in August 2003 and was the first winner ever in the #31 at New Hampshire in

Robby drops Chevy, looking at Manufacturer Options UPDATE denied:

Robby drops Chevy, looking at Manufacturer Options UPDATE denied:

September 25, 2006
After failing to strike a deal to buy Robert Yates Racing – twice – #7-Robby Gordon began making known his desire to be the No. 2 team with Ford (behind Roush Racing) instead of his current status as, at best, the No. 5 Chevy team. Officially, Gordon says "as of now

Rumblings – Race Notes Dover:

Rumblings – Race Notes Dover:

September 24, 2006
Jeff Burton has been knocking on the door all season and today the #31 Cingular Wireless team kicked that door in. Burton passed Matt Kenseth with six laps to go today at Dover International Speedway and went on to win the Dover 400 by almost 8 seconds, and we beat

New Hampshire Race Notes:

New Hampshire Race Notes:

September 17, 2006
• Kevin Harvick won the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway, scoring his ninth Nextel Cup victory in his 205th career start. • Harvick has posted victories in three of the last six races, also winning at Watkins Glen and Richmond. This is his fourth

Robby hopes to expand to 2-car team in 2007..with Ford?

Robby hopes to expand to 2-car team in 2007..with Ford?

September 16, 2006
#7-Robby Gordon, who had been trying to arrange a merger with Robert Yates Racing in recent weeks, has changed his strategy for 2007. He's now working to build his own multicar team. And that team could be using Fords, not his current make, Chevrolet. "I'm done talking

Martin says he will NOT drive the #6 in 2007 UPDATE 2 to the #88? UPDATE 3 Denied….MORE:

Martin says he will NOT drive the #6 in 2007 UPDATE 2 to the #88? UPDATE 3 Denied….MORE:

September 9, 2006
Mark Martin on Friday said that he will not drive the #6 Roush Racing Ford in 2007. "I'm not worried about next year, but I will tell you this: there never has been -- ever -- a consideration for me to drive the 6 car in 2007," Martin said. "Everybody's in this frenzy

Robby DID try to buy into RYR:

Robby DID try to buy into RYR:

September 1, 2006
from PRN's Garage Pass Radio Show: #7 car owner-driver Robby Gordon says he came close on two occasions to a 50-50 partnership with Robert Yates Racing. "I was going to buy Yates. Yes we were. We had funding and sponsorship in place for the 88 car.We have our car funded

Robby looking to field 2nd team in 2007; RYR ‘merger’ looks doubtful:

Robby looking to field 2nd team in 2007; RYR ‘merger’ looks doubtful:

August 26, 2006
#7-Robby Gordon said Friday he still hasn’t finalized his 2007 plans, but SPEEDTV.com has learned that his one-car team is leaning towards adding a second car, rather than joining forces with Robert Yates Racing or another existing Cup team. Robby Gordon Motorsports

Ward Wins WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race:

Ward Wins WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race:

August 21, 2006
Despite it being Robby Gordons first time behind the wheel of the #88 Navy Chevy, Wes Ward guided the team to a season-best finish in the Carfax 250. Gordon and Ward made a seamless transition into their newfound driver/crew chief relationship at Michigan and ended

More on the rumored RYR/RGM buyout/merger:

More on the rumored RYR/RGM buyout/merger:

August 19, 2006
[see the original rumor, source & denials on my #7 Team News and Links page] While Doug Yates spent the week denying a report that his Robert Yates Racing organization had been sold, he's not ruling out allowing someone to merge with his company to help it expand

Energizer back on the #7 at MIS:

Energizer back on the #7 at MIS:

August 17, 2006
this will mark the fourth time Menards/Energizer will share sponsorship of the #7 Chevy that Robby Gordon drives. Jim Beam, Harrah's and CarLoan.com will serve as associates.(RGM PR)(8-17-2006)

McFarland Released from #88 Team: UPDATE 4:

McFarland Released from #88 Team: UPDATE 4:

August 16, 2006
JR Motorsports announced today that Mark McFarland has been relieved of his driving duties of the #88 NAVY Accelerate Your Life Chevy. NASCAR Busch Series Champion Martin Truex Jr. will pilot the #88 at Watkins Glen International Raceway this weekend. Mark was instrumental

Robby buying RYR? UPDATE 2 Denied:

Robby buying RYR? UPDATE 2 Denied:

August 15, 2006
The LTN Radio Network has learned that Robby Gordon has purchased Robert Yates Racing, #88 and #38 Cup teams and #90 Busch Series team to be effective this week [Chevy sheet metal at California?]. The Yates-Roush engine program is not included in the sale. No word

Robby Gordon’s shocks cleared:

Robby Gordon’s shocks cleared:

August 13, 2006
NASCAR Busch Series Director Joe Balash said Sunday morning that there are no issues remaining with the shocks from Robby Gordon's car. Gordon finished second in the Zippo 200 on Saturday at Watkins Glen. NASCAR took his shocks to do an extensive evaluation Saturday