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Richmond Qualifying Fast Facts

Richmond Qualifying Fast Facts

September 7, 2007
.. Jimmie Johnson won the Bud Pole for the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 with a lap of 21.378 seconds, 126.298 mph. .. This is his 10th Bud Pole in 209 career Nextel Cup races. .. This is his first Bud Pole and 17th top-10 start in 2007. .. This is Johnson's second Bud Pole

Yeley Nearing Decision on Team:

Yeley Nearing Decision on Team:

September 3, 2007
J.J. Yeley said Friday he should have a decision within two weeks about which team he will drive for next season. Yeley has spoken with Robert Yates about the opening in the #88 Ford. He also has talked to Richard Childress about the possibility of running a fourth

Sears joins forces with Valvoline, special scheme for #10:

Sears joins forces with Valvoline, special scheme for #10:

August 30, 2007
Two great American names in automotive service announced an alliance that will provide consumers with great automotive products. The agreement calls for Valvoline to be the primary brand of motor oil offered at all 850-plus Sears Auto Centers. Through its partnership

Four Cup Drivers Participate in Final Day of Goodyear Tire Test at Atlanta:

Four Cup Drivers Participate in Final Day of Goodyear Tire Test at Atlanta:

August 29, 2007
Nextel Cup Series drivers #29-Kevin Harvick, #25-Casey Mears, #9-Scott Riggs and #36-Jeremy Mayfield completed the second of a two-day tire test today at Atlanta Motor Speedway. "This track is just awesome like always," Jeremy Mayfield said after climbing from his

Four drivers test Goodyear tires at Atlanta:

Four drivers test Goodyear tires at Atlanta:

August 28, 2007
Nextel Cup Series drivers #29-Kevin Harvick [Chevy], #25-Casey Mears [Chevy], #9-Scott Riggs [Dodge] and #36-Jeremy Mayfield [Toyota] participated in the first of a two-day tire test today at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Goodyear tested tires on both the Car of Tomorrow

Rumblings – Bristol Race:

Rumblings – Bristol Race:

August 25, 2007
Carl Edwards won the Sharpie 500 tonight at Bristol Motor Speedway over Kasey Kahne in a race dominated by those two drivers. Edwards led 182 laps and Kahne led 305.....leaving only 13 circuits to spread around to the others. For Carl, this was his second win of the

Rumblings – Bristol Qualifying Notes:

Rumblings – Bristol Qualifying Notes:

August 24, 2007
Kasey Kahne toured Bristol Motor Speedway today in 16.016 seconds (119.805 mph) to capture the Bud Pole for Sunday's Sharpie 500 over Juan Pablo Montoya. This is Kasey's second top-spot of the season (he took down Vegas in February) and 14th of his Nextel Cup career

Bristol Qualifying Facts:

Bristol Qualifying Facts:

August 24, 2007
.. Kasey Kahne won the Bud Pole for the Sharpie 500 with a lap of 16.016 seconds, 119.805 mph. .. This is his 14th Bud Pole in 132 career Nextel Cup races. .. This is his second Bud Pole and 12th top-10 start in 2007. .. This is Kahne's first Bud Pole and sixth top

Riggs hopes to remain with Gillett-Evernham:

Riggs hopes to remain with Gillett-Evernham:

August 23, 2007
On Aug. 1, Scott Riggs technically became a free agent NASCAR driver, but he'd like to remain at Gillett-Evernham Motorsports to drive its # 10 Dodge. He has, however, spoken with other teams in the past few months, including Robert Yates Racing. Riggs said the chief

Atlanta Goodyear testing postponed UPDATE rescheduled:

Atlanta Goodyear testing postponed UPDATE rescheduled:

August 22, 2007
The Goodyear Tire Test at Atlanta Motor Speedway On Tuesday, August 21 and Wednesday, August 22 has been postponed due to the postponement of the Nextel Cup Series Event at Michigan International Speedway. New test dates will be announced at a future date.(AMS PR)(

Speckman Automotive featured on the #10 at MIS:

Speckman Automotive featured on the #10 at MIS:

August 14, 2007
After receiving over 2,500 entries from member parts stores all across the United States, Speckman Automotive was selected as the featured parts store for Auto Value-Bumper To Bumper's Nextel Cup Series weekend at Michigan Speedway on August 18. As the winner of the

Evernham wants Riggs back in 2008:

Evernham wants Riggs back in 2008:

August 10, 2007
Although the two do not have a contract beyond this season, Ray Evernham would like to keep Scott Riggs in his driver arsenal next season. Riggs drives the #10 that competes under the Valvoline Evernham Racing banner. The driver is not competing this weekend, though

Carpentier now in #22-Supercuts Dodge at Watkins Glen:

Carpentier now in #22-Supercuts Dodge at Watkins Glen:

August 7, 2007
Patrick Carpentier will be driving the #22 Supercuts Dodge for Fitz Motorsports in Watkins Glen, not Carlos Contreras. A formal announcement is scheduled for this afternoon. [Carpentier is also scheduled to replace Scott Riggs in the #10 Dodge this weekend for the

Carpentier to Drive #10 Dodge at Watkins Glen:

Carpentier to Drive #10 Dodge at Watkins Glen:

August 7, 2007
In an effort to move closer to securing a top-35 position in Owner's Points, Valvoline Evernham Racing has reached a one race agreement with Patrick Carpentier to drive the #10 Valvoline/Stanley Tools Dodge in this weekend's Nextel Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International

Evernham-Gillett deal could be done by Monday..at the latest: UPDATE:

Evernham-Gillett deal could be done by Monday..at the latest: UPDATE:

August 6, 2007
Montreal Canadiens owner George Gillett told the [St Petersburg] Times on Thursday there is a "95% chance" his purchase into Evernham Motorsports will be final by today or Monday at the latest. Gillett, 67, who has had stakes or complete control of the Harlem Globetrotters