Scott Pruett News

Fellows in the #01, Smith in the #81:

Fellows in the #01, Smith in the #81:

August 4, 2008
The Centurion Boats at The Glen at Watkins Glen International entry list is out, it shows the #01 DEI Chevy with Ron Fellows driving and Regan Smith, the regular driver of the #01 in a 5th DEI car, the #81 Chevy [yes a 5th team, see note below], crew chiefed by Rich

Franchitti undecided on future plans:

Franchitti undecided on future plans:

July 3, 2008
Dario Franchitti isn't sure what his future holds, but the former open-wheel star said Wednesday he'd like to remain in NASCAR. Franchitti lost his full-time ride Tuesday when team owner Chip Ganassi closed down the unsponsored No. 40 Dodge 17 races into Franchitti

Sonoma Rookie Notes:

Sonoma Rookie Notes:

June 19, 2008
#77-Sam Hornish Jr. was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the June 15 LifeLock 400 at Michigan International Speedway, scoring a 22nd-place finish. Hornish Jr. claimed top rookie honors for the sixth time this season and for the third time in the last four races.

Pruett in for Sorenson at Infineon UPDATE

Pruett in for Sorenson at Infineon UPDATE

June 17, 2008
hearing road course specialist Scott Pruett will drive the #41 Target Dodge for Chip Ganassi racing in the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway, replacing regular driver Reed Sorenson. The #41 team is 32nd in Owners Points, only 29 points from being 36th and out

Teams Lining Up Drivers for Mexico Race:

Teams Lining Up Drivers for Mexico Race:

April 6, 2008
Juan Pablo Montoya won't defend his crown when the Nationwide Series visits Mexico City in two weeks, instead opting for the rare weekend off with his family. While the Chip Ganassi Racing driver won't be there, several road-course veterans will be, including Sam Hornish

Ganassi Working on Sponsors for Second Nationwide Car:

Ganassi Working on Sponsors for Second Nationwide Car:

January 28, 2008
Chip Ganassi Racing President Steve Laulette says the team plans to have two full-time Nationwide Series cars for 2008, but sponsorship hasn't been finalized for the second car, which will be the #41. Dario Franchitti, Reed Sorenson and Scott Pruett are slated to drive

Montoya, Franchitti, Pruett and Rojas win Rolex 24:

Montoya, Franchitti, Pruett and Rojas win Rolex 24:

January 27, 2008
Chip Ganassi's guys are making this look easy. The quartet of Juan Pablo Montoya, Dario Franchitti, Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas encountered no serious problems, giving Ganassi an unprecedented third straight victory in America's premier sports car race -- the Rolex

some NASCAR drivers to run Rolex 24 at Daytona:

some NASCAR drivers to run Rolex 24 at Daytona:

January 25, 2008
quite a few drivers with NASCAR ties [ran a race in Cup, Nationwide, Trucks, track owner] will be running the Rolex 24 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway. Including: Jimmie Johnson, Dario Franchitti, Juan Pablo Montoya, AJ Allmendinger, Kurt Busch, Boris

AARWBA Titus Trophy to Franchitti:

AARWBA Titus Trophy to Franchitti:

January 14, 2008
Dario Franchitti, who won the Indianapolis 500 and IndyCar Series championship and then moved on to NASCAR, was announced as recipient of the Jerry Titus Memorial Trophy for 2007 at Saturday night's 38th annual American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association

Montoya, Franchitti, Pruett to Run Rolex 24 At Daytona:

Montoya, Franchitti, Pruett to Run Rolex 24 At Daytona:

December 11, 2007
Defending Grand-Am Rolex 24 At Daytona winners Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) announced a two-car effort for the Rolex Sports Car Series' 46th running of the prestigious Rolex 24 At Daytona, featuring eight drivers representing some of the best talent

NASCAR Busch Series to Make Historic First Visit to Canada Live on ESPN2:

NASCAR Busch Series to Make Historic First Visit to Canada Live on ESPN2:

August 2, 2007
The Busch Series will make history this weekend on ESPN2 as it becomes the first of NASCARs national series to race in Canada. The race presents a level playing field for Busch Series drivers and teams, as most will be racing on the track for the first time. Coverage

New Hampshire Rookie Notes:

New Hampshire Rookie Notes:

June 28, 2007
Raybestos Rookie Juan Pablo Montoya won the June 24 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway. Montoya's first Nextel Cup win came in his 17th career start. His best previous finish was fifth at Atlanta earlier this year and he took Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors

Ganassi Busch Team Changes? UPDATE 3:

Ganassi Busch Team Changes? UPDATE 3:

June 27, 2007
hearing that Ganassi Racing Busch Series crew chiefs Brad Parrott [#42] and Brian Pattie [#41] are switching teams. Parrott will handle the crew chief duties for Reed Sorenson/David Stremme/Clauson (#41) and Pattie will move to the (#42) team with Juan Pablo Montoya

Sonoma Rookie Post Race Notes:

Sonoma Rookie Post Race Notes:

June 25, 2007
* #42-Juan Pablo Montoya scored his first Nextel Cup Series victory today [6/24] at Infineon Raceway. His first win came in his 17th career start. Montoya's best previous finish was fifth at Atlanta earlier this year (race #4). * UNOFFICIALLY Montoya leads #6-David

Sonoma Rookie News and Notes:

Sonoma Rookie News and Notes:

June 22, 2007
#15-Paul Menard was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the June 17 Citizens Bank 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Menard finished 12th, his best effort in 10 starts this season, and he took Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors for the third time in 2007. He