Robby Gordon News

Rumblings – Lowe’s Motor Speedway:

Rumblings – Lowe’s Motor Speedway:

May 28, 2006
Kasey Kahne led early and often tonight at Lowe's Motor Speedway and took the Coca-Cola Pit Stop 600 by a comfortable margin over Jimmie Johnson. In a race where we saw more action in the pits and less racing than we've ever had in Charlotte (thanks to a miniscule

Gordon hopes to run ‘double’ again soon:

Gordon hopes to run ‘double’ again soon:

May 27, 2006
Robby Gordon told Sirius Speedway (MRN Radio/Sirius Satellite Radio) that the door is not closed on a driver running both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in the same day, and that he is considering attempting the Indy/Charlotte double next season. "They changed

Robby Gordon to pull Triple Duty in NASCAR and Baja:

Robby Gordon to pull Triple Duty in NASCAR and Baja:

May 27, 2006
Robby Gordon plans to drive three different race cars in two countries on the same weekend next weekend [June 2-4]. Gordon will defend his title in the Baja 500 in Ensenada, Mexico, where he will drive two different vehicles, and will also drive his #7 Nextel Cup Series

Robby Gordon to Attempt First Busch Race of 2006:

Robby Gordon to Attempt First Busch Race of 2006:

May 23, 2006
"We are looking forward to running our first NASCAR Busch Series race of the year this weekend here in Charlotte," Gordon said. "I'm looking to not only to put on a great show for Harrah's and our other sponsors, but to also get a better idea of what to expect for

Petty wins VOTE more:

Petty wins VOTE more:

May 22, 2006
Kyle Petty and the #45 MyCokeRewards Dodge finished 22nd in the Nextel Open. At the conclusion of the race Petty was announced as the winner of the Nextel Fan Vote. Petty was then awarded the opportunity to race in the Nextel All-Star Challenge. Comments from Petty

Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame Voting Continues:

Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame Voting Continues:

May 16, 2006
Online fan voting began April 3 for this year's Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame honorees, and on Saturday, Oct. 7, two new names will be added to this prestigious list. The Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame in downtown Talladega is both a focal point saluting NASCAR's greatest

Menards & Moen on the #7 this week:

Menards & Moen on the #7 this week:

May 10, 2006
Menards & Moen on the #7 this week: #7-Robby Gordon will again be sponsored by Menards this weekend during the 103rd race at Darlington Raceway while Moen takes center stage on the #7 Chevrolet hood. Moen Incorporated is the No. 1 brand of faucet in North America

Toyota…no plans to expand past three teams in 2007:

Toyota…no plans to expand past three teams in 2007:

May 5, 2006
Toyota has no plans to expand its team lineup beyond the three -- Michael Waltrip Racing #00, #55), Red Bull Racing (#83, #80) and Bill Davis Racing (#22, #23) -- it announced in January. Robby Gordon's [#7] team, whose contract with Chevrolet ends following this season

Jarrett/Toyota offer..$20 million? UPDATE done deal?

Jarrett/Toyota offer..$20 million? UPDATE done deal?

May 3, 2006
Toyota - The Japanese automaker has pumped in tens of millions of dollars into its teams to launch a Nextel Cup program in 2007. Car owner Michael Waltrip is rumored to be dangling a two-year, $20 million contract in front of Dale Jarrett to get him into a Toyota.(

Rumblings – Talladega:

Rumblings – Talladega:

May 1, 2006
We had an early melee (a 13 car job on Lap 10), green flag pit stop mishaps (missing lugs.....catch can making laps), 56 lead changes and 22 different leaders. That can only mean one thing.....we're at Talladega Superspeedway. Jimmie Johnson survived a wild 9-lap shootout

Ramblings – Talladega:

Ramblings – Talladega:

April 29, 2006
In a sport where qualifying is separated by mere thousandths of a second, Elliott Sadler blew 'em away today at Talladega Superspeedway Sadler took the Bud Pole for tomorrow's Aaron's 499 with a time of 50.798 seconds (188.511 mph). His margin over outside pole man

Robby donates to college:

Robby donates to college:

April 25, 2006
Robby Gordon Motorsports donated $20,000 to Arizona State University to fund The Century Council's Alcohol 101 Plus program, which encourages responsible drinking. Gordon, team owner and driver of the #7 Jim Beam Chevy, presented a check to school officials prior to

Toyota to buy out Robby? Harvick? Jarrett AND UPS? UPDATE:

Toyota to buy out Robby? Harvick? Jarrett AND UPS? UPDATE:

April 23, 2006
#7-Robby Gordon declined to comment on the latest reports that Toyota and sponsor Red Bull are making an offer to buy him and his entire team. General Motors executives are still hopeful of keeping Gordon in their fold and point to the extensive work they've done to

Richmond NEXTEL Cup Series Testing, April 11-13:

Richmond NEXTEL Cup Series Testing, April 11-13:

April 10, 2006
the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers will take their turn for three consecutive days of testing starting Tuesday, April 11. Below is the tentative schedule of when the drivers expect to test at Richmond International Raceway. Testing each day will run from 9:00am to

Robby to deliever Meals On Wheels:

Robby to deliever Meals On Wheels:

April 5, 2006
Robby Gordon will make a special delivery to a homebound person on Thursday, April 6 in Ft. Worth, TX in his #7 Harrah's Chevy via police escort. He will assist Carla Jutson in delivering the 10 millionth meal served in Tarrant County since Meals on Wheels of Tarrant