Robby Gordon News

Ramblings – Michigan:

Ramblings – Michigan:

June 18, 2005
We usually call him Mr. Friday, this week he's Mr. Saturday, but I'm sure he'd like to be known as Mr. Sunday! Ryan Newman captured the Bud Pole yet again today at Michigan International Speedway for Sunday's Batman Begins 400 with a time of 37.069 (194.232 mph). This

Menards to sponsor Gordon at Michigan:

Menards to sponsor Gordon at Michigan:

June 15, 2005
Robby Gordon Motorsports [RGM] will debut its #7 Menards Chevrolet at Michigan International Speedway this weekend in the Batman Begins 400. This will be the first of three races Menards will serve as the team's primary sponsor, with races at Chicagoland Speedway and

Gordon Shifts…loses tranny UPDATE correction::

Gordon Shifts…loses tranny UPDATE correction::

June 13, 2005
Despite NASCAR's new gear rule that supposedly eliminated the ability to shift, word was that #7-Robby Gordon – ever the rebel – did shift, which is what caused the transmission failure that put him out of the race.(Yahoo Sports)(6-13-2005) UPDATE - correction: been

Mexican driver looks to make first Cup start at Sonoma:

Mexican driver looks to make first Cup start at Sonoma:

June 11, 2005
At Infineon Raceway, José Luis Ramírez will attempt to become only the second Mexican-born driver to compete in a NASCAR Nextel Cup race. Sponsored by Bay Area-based mortgage company Pro30.com, he will try to qualify the #52 Dodge for the Dodge/Save Mart 350,

Rain Cancels Second Day of Testing at Infineon Raceway:

Rain Cancels Second Day of Testing at Infineon Raceway:

June 9, 2005
The second day of a two-day NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series test session was canceled on Wednesday at Infineon Raceway because of rain. #36-Boris Said, who has placed sixth the last two years at Infineon Raceway in the Dodge/Save Mart 350, posted the top time on Tuesday over

Said Fastest During First Day of Testing at Infineon Raceway:

Said Fastest During First Day of Testing at Infineon Raceway:

June 8, 2005
#36-Boris Said posted the fastest time on Tuesday during the first day of a two-day NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series test session at Infineon Raceway. Said, who has placed sixth the last two years at Infineon Raceway in the Dodge/Save Mart 350, turned the 10-turn, 1.99-mile

Robby Gordon Wins Baja 500 Overall:

Robby Gordon Wins Baja 500 Overall:

June 5, 2005
Returning to his racing roots, NASCAR Team Owner/Driver Robby Gordon began his double-duty weekend with a stunning overall 4-wheel and SCORE Trophy-Truck victory in the 37th Tecate SCORE Baja 500 desert race in Ensenada, Mexico. Leaving shortly after finishing the

Robby racing in Mexico on Sat. Truex to practice the #7:

Robby racing in Mexico on Sat. Truex to practice the #7:

June 2, 2005
#7-Robby Gordon will return to his racing roots to compete in his #83 Red Bull Chevy CK1500 Trophy-Truck in the SCORE Baja 500 on Saturday. The Three-time SCORE class point champion will once again pull double-duty, qualifying for the NEXTEL Cup event in Dover on Friday

Alabama NASCAR License Plates Available:

Alabama NASCAR License Plates Available:

May 31, 2005
Alabama motorist will have a chance to show their true racing colors Tuesday when the Alabama Department of Motor Vehicles allows state race fans to begin purchasing "Race Plates" as their official registration license plates. The 20 distinctive license plates are

Wilson signs up with Robby:

Wilson signs up with Robby:

May 27, 2005
Fruit of the Loom and Chicago-based Wilson Sporting Goods have entered into a licensing agreement whereby the world-renowned apparel company will produce, sell and market a line of Activewear products inspired by and designed for today's athletes. Wilson is one of

Robby offers Dakar seat to Armstrong:

Robby offers Dakar seat to Armstrong:

May 18, 2005
#7-Robby Gordon has invited cyclist Lance Armstrong to ride with him during the Dakar Rally. The rally, perhaps the most grueling event in motor sports, begins Dec. 31 and lasts two weeks. Off-road vehicles will race from Portugal to the city of Dakar in Senegal, a

Eleven Drivers Penalized UPDATE:

Eleven Drivers Penalized UPDATE:

May 14, 2005
Eleven drivers were penalized for being late for inspection at Darlignton Raceway last week. Ten teams/drivers will be held for 15 minutes before they can practice today at Richmond: #5-Busch, #7-Gordon, #8-Earnhardt Jr., #10-Riggs, #15-Waltrip, #17-Kenseth, # 41-Mears

New management for Robby, engine update, Jim Beam news:

New management for Robby, engine update, Jim Beam news:

May 12, 2005
A new crew chief and new team manager/car chief have joined the #7 team at RGM. Greg Erwin and Frank Kerr will assume these roles and make their debut this weekend in Richmond. The team is confident that Menard Engine Group has solved its early season engine issues

Darlington Qualifying Notes:

Darlington Qualifying Notes:

May 6, 2005
• Kasey Kahne won the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Bud Pole for the Dodge Charger 500, lapping Darlington Raceway in 28.923 seconds at 170.024 mph. Ward Burton holds the track-qualifying record of 28.295 seconds, 173.797 mph, set March 22, 1996. • This is Kahne’s fifth

Stock Car Fans – Ramblings – Darlington:

Stock Car Fans – Ramblings – Darlington:

May 6, 2005
It's an all-Dodge front row for tomorrow night's Nextel Cup event! Think the Sponsor's happy? Kasey Kahne edged out Ryan Newman this afternoon and grabbed his first Bud Pole of the season for Saturday Night's aptly named Dodge Charger 500 at Darlington Raceway. His