Sam Hornish Jr. News

New crew chief named for Penske Racing #77:

New crew chief named for Penske Racing #77:

December 22, 2007
Penske Racing is turning to an experienced crew chief to help lead the new #77 Mobil 1 Dodge team in the 2008 Sprint Cup Series. Chris Carrier, a veteran of more than 30 years in racing who has been a winning crew chief in NASCAR's top three levels of competition,

Hornish testing at Memphis UPDATE Newman, not Hornish:

Hornish testing at Memphis UPDATE Newman, not Hornish:

December 18, 2007
Three-time IndyCar Series champion Sam Hornish Jr. is scheduled to test the #77 Sprint Cup Series car for Penske Racing on Monday, Dec. 17 and Tuesday, Dec 18, at Memphis Motorsports Park. NASCAR returns to Memphis Motorsports Park in June 2008 with the Craftsman Truck

NASCAR permits Penske to swap owners points between Busch, Hornish:

NASCAR permits Penske to swap owners points between Busch, Hornish:

December 15, 2007
NASCAR has approved Penske Racing's request to transfer the owner points from #2-Kurt Busch to #77-Sam Hornish Jr., a move that locks the three-time IndyCar Series champion into the first five races of next season. Hornish publicly thanked Busch for giving him the

Pemberton leaves DEI? UPDATE 4 MWR names 3 new crew chiefs:

Pemberton leaves DEI? UPDATE 4 MWR names 3 new crew chiefs:

December 14, 2007
hearing that Dale Earnhardt Inc #8 crew chief, Ryan Pemberton [#01 in 2007 with DEI/Ginn Racing], could be heading to Penske Racing as the crew chief for #77 Sam Hornish Jr.(12-5-2007) UPDATE: Crew chief Ryan Pemberton has left Dale Earnhardt Inc., and the team said

Testing at Memphis:

Testing at Memphis:

December 4, 2007
Gillett Evernham Motorsports (#19 “ Dennis Setzer, subbing for the vacationing Elliott Sadler) is testing at Memphis Motorsports Park Dec. 4-5. Penske Racing (#77 “ Sam Hornish Jr.) is tentatively scheduled to test in Memphis on Dec. 12 and Dec. 18. Fans can watch

Hornish plans to go back to Indy Cars someday:

Hornish plans to go back to Indy Cars someday:

December 1, 2007
Sam Hornish Jr is adamant that he will return to IndyCar racing in the future, despite having turned his back on the IRL for next season. The 28-year-old American, who is the most successful driver in the history of the championship with three titles and 19 wins -

Penske Racing to form test team:

Penske Racing to form test team:

November 30, 2007
#2-Kurt Busch said Penske Racing has plans to form a designated test team to prepare for the 2008 Sprint Cup Series season when all 36 races will feature the car of tomorrow. "We need more laps, more time with the new car to be more competitive," said Busch, who finished

Crew Chief change at the #12? Miller retires? UPDATE 2 Confirmed:

Crew Chief change at the #12? Miller retires? UPDATE 2 Confirmed:

November 28, 2007
hearing Roy McCauley take over as the crew chief for the #12 alltel Penske Racing team for driver Ryan Newman. McCauley started the 2007 season as Kurt Busch's crew chief in the #2 Dodge. Supposedly current #12 crew chief, Mike Nelson, will move over to a management

Crew Chief change at the #12? #77 needs one?

Crew Chief change at the #12? #77 needs one?

November 17, 2007
hearing Roy McCauley take over as the crew chief for the #12 alltel Penske Racing team for driver Ryan Newman. McCauley started the 2007 season as Kurt Busch's crew chief in the #2 Dodge. Supposedly current #12 crew chief, Mike Nelson, will move over to a management

Penske undecided on points switch UPDATE:

Penske undecided on points switch UPDATE:

November 12, 2007
Team owner Roger Penske said Saturday he hasn't decided if he'll move #2-Kurt Busch's points to Sam Hornish Jr. to guarantee the driver a spot in the first five races of next season. Hornish is leaving the IndyCar Series for a full NASCAR schedule next season, but

Official – Hornish to Cup Series in 2008:

Official – Hornish to Cup Series in 2008:

November 10, 2007
ExxonMobil announced that it is expanding its longstanding relationship with Penske Racing by sponsoring three-time IndyCar Series Champion Sam Hornish Jr. when he moves to the Sprint Cup Series in 2008. After an incredibly successful eight-year stint in the IndyCar

Ramblings – Phoenix Qualifying:

Ramblings – Phoenix Qualifying:

November 9, 2007
Carl Edwards toured the Phoenix International Raceway in 27.114 seconds today (132.773 mph) and took his first Bud Pole of the season in the process. This is the third top-spot of Edwards' career (and first since Homestead in November of 2005) and he becomes the 18th

Phoenix Qualifying Fast Facts:

Phoenix Qualifying Fast Facts:

November 9, 2007
.. Carl Edwards won the Bud Pole for the Checker Auto Parts 500 presented by Pennzoil with a lap of 27.114 seconds, 132.773 mph .. This is his third Bud Pole in 120 career Nextel Cup races .. This is his first Bud Pole and 10th top-10 start in 2007 .. This is Edwards

Hornish could be announced at Phoenix UPDATE:

Hornish could be announced at Phoenix UPDATE:

November 8, 2007
If Sam Hornish stays true to form, trusting team owner Roger Penske to all but make career decisions for him, the three-time Indy Racing League champion will be announced on Saturday night in Phoenix as the new third driver for Penske's Nextel Cup team. Though Penske

Penske may consider points swap for Hornish UPDATE:

Penske may consider points swap for Hornish UPDATE:

November 3, 2007
With Sam Hornish having trouble qualifying for Cup races - he has missed all six he has attempted this year - Penske Racing may consider making a points swap to get Hornish into races in 2008. With Kurt Busch having won the 2004 Nextel Cup championship, Penske could