Scott Pruett News

Ganassi honored by National Speed Sport News:

Ganassi honored by National Speed Sport News:

December 15, 2010
For the first time in the eight-year history of the Economaki Champion of Champions presented by National Speed Sport News, a non-driver has won the award. The Economaki Champion of Champions is annually given to the North American racing champion judged to have had

Finalists announced for Mario Andretti trophy:

Finalists announced for Mario Andretti trophy:

December 14, 2010
The 100-pound bronze Mario Andretti Trophy, designed by artist Elie Hazak and presented annually to the SPEED Performer of the Year, celebrates the wide variety of cars Andretti piloted to victory in his decorated career, and this year that same range of talent is

Watkins Glen News & Facts:

Watkins Glen News & Facts:

August 9, 2010
'¢ Juan Pablo Montoya won the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at The Glen at Watkins Glen International. It was his second Sprint Cup Series victory in his 131st start. It was his first win in 2010 and the second of his career, the first coming at Sonoma in 2007. He

Happy Hour practice

Happy Hour practice

August 6, 2010
for the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen Sprint Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International is over, the fastest,slowest, notes: #16-Biffle 124.065 #42-Montoya 123.807 #47-Ambrose 123.755 #2-Busch 123.614 #29-Harvick 123.607 slowest: #35-Ave 118.620 & #34

Almirola now on standby for Gordon:

Almirola now on standby for Gordon:

July 25, 2010
Jeff Gordon, whose wife is expected to give birth to the couple's second child in the next couple of weeks, will have Aric Almirola on standby next week at Pocono Raceway and then road-racing ace Scott Pruett on standby the following week at Watkins Glen. Almirola

Gordon has backup drivers lined up:

Gordon has backup drivers lined up:

July 24, 2010
With #24-Jeff Gordon's wife, Ingrid Vandebosch, expecting the couple's second child soon, the team has lined up backup drivers for the next two weeks. From Friday's driver press conference: Q: IS ARIC ALMIROLA GOING TO BE YOUR BACK UP DRIVER? Gordon: "Not this weekend

Rookie Notes going into Infineon Raceway:

Rookie Notes going into Infineon Raceway:

June 16, 2010
Juan Pablo Montoya won the 2007 Toyota/Save Mart 350 as a Raybestos Rookie at Infineon Raceway. Montoya scored the first victory of his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career in the race. He is the only Raybestos Rookie winner in 21 previous Sprint Cup races at Infineon Raceway

Papis to run Daytona 500, sets 2010 schedule:

Papis to run Daytona 500, sets 2010 schedule:

February 5, 2010
Last weekend, Max Papis spent his days and nights behind the wheel of the #01 Grand-Am Series entry for Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. He pushed the car to the lead before surrendering it after a double-stint on Saturday night. He

Most NASCAR drivers don’t fare well in Rolex 24:

Most NASCAR drivers don’t fare well in Rolex 24:

February 1, 2010
Full-time NASCAR drivers were shut out from the winners circle and even podium finishes Sunday at the Rolex 24 At Daytona. The 24-hour race was won by the Porsche of Action Express Racing driven by Joao Barbosa, Terry Borcheller, Mike Rockenfeller and Ryan Dalziel.

Donohue wins Rolex 24 at Daytona:

Donohue wins Rolex 24 at Daytona:

January 25, 2009
David Donohue won the Rolex 24 to end Chip Ganassi Racing's Daytona winning streak at three races and match his late father's [Mark Donohue] victory here 40 years ago. Donohue held on for the win after passing NASCAR star Juan Pablo Montoya for the lead just 41 minutes

Fastenal to RCR? UPDATE 5: IMAGE:

Fastenal to RCR? UPDATE 5: IMAGE:

January 17, 2009
hearing the Fastenal sponsorship will be going to the #2 Richard Childress Racing Chevy with Clint Bowyer and Martin Truex Jr. driving and Scott Pruett on the road courses. No word how many races the sponsorship will be for.(1-6-2009) UPDATE: RCR sources tell me that

AARWBA Titus Trophy to Schumacher:

AARWBA Titus Trophy to Schumacher:

January 13, 2009
Tony Schumacher, whose record-setting NHRA drag racing season was capped with a fifth consecutive Top Fuel championship, was announced as winner of the Jerry Titus Memorial Trophy at Saturday nights 39th annual American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association

Montoya to run Daytona 24 for Ganassi:

Montoya to run Daytona 24 for Ganassi:

January 5, 2009
Defending Grand-Am Rolex 24 At Daytona winners Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) announced today a two-car effort for the Rolex Sports Car Series 47th running of the prestigious Rolex 24 At Daytona, featuring six drivers representing some of the best talent

Firestone testing stock car tires:

Firestone testing stock car tires:

December 22, 2008
Is there a tire war in NASCAR's future? Despite efforts to remain low key, Firestone was discovered testing stock car tires at Homestead-Miami Speedway this past week. A Chip Ganassi Racing ARCA stock car driven by Scott Pruett tested on the road course. But an executive

2008 Auto Racing All-America Team named:

2008 Auto Racing All-America Team named:

December 8, 2008
The polls have closed for voters choosing 2008 All-America Auto Racing Team and five drivers with landslides of more than 70% of the vote are contenders for the Jerry Titus Award -- the team's Driver of the Year. Who those five are is not revealed until the All-America