Sam Hornish Jr. News

Hornish to attempt Dover:

Hornish to attempt Dover:

September 19, 2007
Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the #06 Penske Truck Rental Dodge Avenger, will attempt to make his Nextel Cup Series debut at Dover International Speedway on Sunday in the Car of Tomorrow. This is Hornish's inaugural appearance at the 1-mile concrete oval. Although Hornish

Ramblings – New Hampshire:

Ramblings – New Hampshire:

September 14, 2007
Clint Bowyer kicked off the Chase in style today.... Bowyer took the Bud Pole today at New Hampshire International Speedway for Sunday's Sylvania 300 with a time of 29.206 (130.412 mph) for his second career top-spot and second of the season (he led 'em to the green

Hornish to run at NHIS in #06:

Hornish to run at NHIS in #06:

September 11, 2007
Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the #06 Penske Truck Rental Dodge Avenger, will attempt to make his Nextel Cup Series debut at New Hampshire on Sunday in the Car of Tomorrow. This is Hornish's first run at the 1.058-mile oval. Although Hornish's 2008 plans have not been

Talladega Test notes:

Talladega Test notes:

September 11, 2007
A one-inch restrictor plate is being used for this week's test, and NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Director John Darby said a final decision on plate size has yet to be made. "We're working really hard to stay with the one-inch plate, he said. Overall speeds will ultimately

Hornish to run 5-6 races in the final 10 UPDATE:

Hornish to run 5-6 races in the final 10 UPDATE:

September 10, 2007
Sam Hornish Jr. plans to run five to six of the final 10 races in the Nextel Cup season for Penske Racing, team owner Roger Penske said on Saturday. Penske said the 2006 Indianapolis 500 champion, who is considering a full-time ride in Cup next season, will turn his

Hornish to run 5-6 races in the final 10:

Hornish to run 5-6 races in the final 10:

August 25, 2007
Sam Hornish Jr. plans to run five to six of the final 10 races in the Nextel Cup season for Penske Racing, team owner Roger Penske said on Saturday. Penske said the 2006 Indianapolis 500 champion, who is considering a full-time ride in Cup next season, will turn his

Hornish Returns to Busch Series at Michigan:

Hornish Returns to Busch Series at Michigan:

August 13, 2007
Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the #12 Mobil 1 Dodge returns to Michigan International Raceway for the third time in 2007 to attempt to qualify for his sixth Busch Series start this season - his eighth in the series - on Saturday. (Penske Racing PR)(8-13-2007)

The Latest on Hornish to NASCAR:

The Latest on Hornish to NASCAR:

July 21, 2007
Sam Hornish Jr. [is] taking a long, hard look at what he wants to do next and whether it includes a risky jump to NASCAR. "It's safe to say that the challenge of it intrigues me," Hornish said in the midst of preparations for this week's Honda 200. After eight years

Jeff Gordon, ˜Talladega Nights’ Win ESPY Awards

Jeff Gordon, ˜Talladega Nights’ Win ESPY Awards

July 12, 2007
Via on-line voting by sports fans, Jeff Gordon won the Best Driver Award Wednesday night at the 15th Annual ESPY Awards held in the Kodak Theatre. Gordon bested his Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson, Daytona 500 champion Kevin Harvick, IndyCar Series champion

More on Hornish to NASCAR:

More on Hornish to NASCAR:

July 11, 2007
Sam Hornish Jr. is pondering a move from his Penske Racing's open wheel to its Nextel Cup outfit, where he could join #2-Kurt Busch and #12-Ryan Newman next season. Testing his stock car skills in the ARCA and Busch Series, he is expected to wait until his team's September

Dan Wheldon thinking about NASCAR UPDATE denied:

Dan Wheldon thinking about NASCAR UPDATE denied:

July 3, 2007
Dan Wheldon loves to race, and a visit to NASCAR country with the IndyCar Series only highlights that passion - and makes him think more about moving over to stock cars and getting to do just about all the driving he can handle. 'In my position, you always want to

Third Penske team in 2008? Mobil 1 as sponsor? UPDATE 2:

Third Penske team in 2008? Mobil 1 as sponsor? UPDATE 2:

July 2, 2007
hearing that Mobil 1 will be a full sponsor of a third Penske Racing Nextel Cup car in 2008, no word on a driver.(6-8-2007) UPDATE: Roger Penske said Sunday he plans to field two Dodge-backed Nextel Cup Series teams in 2008. Recent reports said Penske Racing may leave

Darnell wins ARCA 200 at MIS:

Darnell wins ARCA 200 at MIS:

June 16, 2007
Despite a healthy line-up of top-quality teams in his rear view mirror, Roush Fenway Racing's Erik Darnell [#99 Ford] drove away from Penske Racing's Sam Hornish, Jr. to win the ARCA RE/MAX 200 Friday afternoon at Michigan Int'l Speedway. Darnell spent the most time

Hornish wins ARCA pole at MIS: UPDATE:

Hornish wins ARCA pole at MIS: UPDATE:

June 16, 2007
Sam Hornish, Jr. earned the AAA Pole Award Thursday afternoon at Michigan International Speedway. Hornish sits on the pole for Friday's ARCA RE/MAX Series Michigan 200, marking his career first stock car pole. Besides an ARCA test at the end of May, this was Hornish

Hornish to attempt MIS ARCA race:

Hornish to attempt MIS ARCA race:

June 12, 2007
Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the #27 Mobil 1 Dodge Charger, will attempt to qualify for his first ARCA RE/MAX Series race at Michigan International Speedway on Thursday. Hornish has never raced a stock car at Michigan, but he was the fastest during the one-day ARCA test