Robby Gordon News

Kenseth wins pole at Kansas:

Kenseth wins pole at Kansas:

October 8, 2005
#17-Matt Kenseth won the Budweiser Pole for the Banquet 400 at Kansas Speedway with a Track Record lap of 180.856mph for his 2nd pole of 2005 and 3rd of his career. THe rest of the top five are: #38-Elliott Sadler, #24-Jeff Gordon, #22-Scott Wimmer and #99-Carl Edwards

Gordon adds new associate sponsor:

Gordon adds new associate sponsor:

September 29, 2005
Carloans.com has come on board as a new associate sponsor for the balance of the 2005 season and will continue to support Robby Gordon Motorsports through 2006. The #7 Robby Gordon Motorsports will feature the yellow, black and silver Menard paint scheme this week.

Fruit of the Loom gone as #7 sponsor?

Fruit of the Loom gone as #7 sponsor?

September 29, 2005
been asked by many readers, looks like Fruit of the Loom is no longer a sponsor for #7 Robby Gordon and has been removed from his website robbygordon.com. Gordon was scheduled to run a Fruit of the Loom scheme at Talladega, but is Menards is listed as the sponsor on

Busch Series Testing at Lowe’s Motor Speedway OVER – Speeds:

Busch Series Testing at Lowe’s Motor Speedway OVER – Speeds:

September 29, 2005
More than a dozen NASCAR Busch Series teams, including those fielding cars for NEXTEL Cup title contenders Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman, are scheduled to test at Lowe's Motor Speedway on Tuesday, Sept. 27, and Wednesday, Sept. 28 in preparation for the Dollar General

Robby’s Helmet to be auctioned off UPDATE 3 Bidding Over:

Robby’s Helmet to be auctioned off UPDATE 3 Bidding Over:

September 25, 2005
Making some good from a tough situation, Robby Gordon on Tuesday pledged to further assist the Harrah’s Employee Relief Fund, which was established following Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana, by auctioning off his race helmet used

More on TNT not having a delay and highlights for this Sunday:

More on TNT not having a delay and highlights for this Sunday:

September 23, 2005
NBC/TNT producer Sam Flood had a simple answer about why Robby Gordon's 'bad word' was not delayed and beeped out. "It's cable," Flood said. "TNT isn't on a delay, was never on a delay and will never be on a delay." The rules are much different for cable outlets like

Waltrip and Gordon speak:

Waltrip and Gordon speak:

September 22, 2005
on Speed Channel's new show, Back Seat Drivers, Robby Gordon said Michael Waltrip called him on Tuesday and apologized and even offered up a car from Michael Waltrip Motorsports if Gordon needs it, as Gordon said he is down on Intermediate Track cars [1 to 1.5 mile

Rumblings – New Hampshire:

Rumblings – New Hampshire:

September 19, 2005
Well, I'm Back! [Henry is...welcome back] First of all, I want to take a couple lines here to thank all of you for your thoughts, prayers, and contributions. There is a ton of devastion in this area, and it's gonna be a long time till South Louisiana and Coastal Mississippi

Fines, Penalties and Probations Result from New Hampshire Infractions

Fines, Penalties and Probations Result from New Hampshire Infractions

September 19, 2005
NASCAR issued fines and penalties Monday to four NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series teams, resulting from rule violations this past weekend at New Hampshire International Speedway. • Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Dodge, was fined $25,000 because of an on-track altercation with

So why no 5-second time delay on race coverage?

So why no 5-second time delay on race coverage?

September 19, 2005
Some wondered why the "five-second rule", implemented after Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s slip last fall [at Talladega after winning], is not still in force [on Sunday at New Hampshire when #7-Robby Gordon said the 'S' word. That was not explained, although cable-vs.-network

Robby Comments on his actions and the wreck:

Robby Comments on his actions and the wreck:

September 19, 2005
#7-Robby Gordon finished the Sylvania 300 in 37th position Sunday, a result of a lap 190 spin courtesy of Michael Waltrip. The incident came following Gordon's pass of Waltrip for the fourth position. For a reason unknown to Gordon, Waltrip moved down the track and

NASCAR Threatening stiff penalties for revenge on track:

NASCAR Threatening stiff penalties for revenge on track:

September 19, 2005
NASCAR was threatening very heavy penalties Sunday after tempers ran hot during the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway. NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter said after the race that penalties against several drivers involved in incidents Sunday would be announced

Newman wins at New Hampshire:

Newman wins at New Hampshire:

September 18, 2005
#12-Ryan Newman won the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway with a exciting pass with 2 laps to go for his 1st win of 2005 and 12th of his career. Newman's win makes him the 13th different driver to win a race in 2005. It was Newman's first win in

Stewart wins pole at New Hampshire:

Stewart wins pole at New Hampshire:

September 17, 2005
#20-Tony Stewart won the Budweiser Pole for the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway with a lap of 131.143mph for his 2nd pole of 2005 and 9th of his career. #24-Jeff Gordon [1st race with new crew chief] starting 2nd, followed by #8-Dale Earnhardt

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Richmond

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Richmond

September 7, 2005
Clint Bowyers (#2 ACDelco Chevrolet) goal is a simple one put as many points as possible between he and NASCAR Busch Series championship points leader Martin Truex Jr. (#8 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet) in the seasons remaining eight races. Bowyer attained that goal in