Scott Riggs News

Labonte not back with Gibbs? UPDATE 3:

Labonte not back with Gibbs? UPDATE 3:

July 17, 2005
CBS Sportsline story reports: Although a former series champion, Bobby Labonte might not be back in the #18 in 2006. Stay tuned.(CBS Sportsline), however back in 2003, Labonte signed an extension with Joe Gibbs Racing thru the 2008 season.(7-14-2005) UPDATE: Bobby

MB2 Close to Signing a sponsor for the old #10 team:

MB2 Close to Signing a sponsor for the old #10 team:

July 14, 2005
It appears MB-2 Motorsports [currently the #10 Chevy with driver Scott Riggs, along with #01-Joe Nemechek and #36-Boris Said] is close to announcing a new sponsor to replace Valvoline which is leaving for Evernham Motorsports at the end of the season [and taking the

Riggs fastest at Indy testing on Tuesday, shortened by Rain:

Riggs fastest at Indy testing on Tuesday, shortened by Rain:

July 13, 2005
Scott Riggs and the MBV Motorsports team led testing on a rain-shortened day July 12 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a speed of 181.244 mph in the #10 Valvoline Chevrolet. Riggs’ top lap ranks him as seventh-fastest to date in 2005 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series private

Biffle fastest in Monday’s test at Indy:

Biffle fastest in Monday’s test at Indy:

July 12, 2005
Roush Racing teammates Greg Biffle and Matt Kenseth served notice that they will contend for victory in the 12th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard by posting the fastest laps in private testing July 11 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Biffle turned the fastest lap of the

What’s up with Riggs?

What’s up with Riggs?

July 9, 2005
it appears more likely than not that Scott Riggs will be leaving the [current] #10 Nelson Bowers-Bob Sutton-James Rocco team at the end of the season, probably to drive for Ray Evernham [in his #10 Valvoline car]. Jay Frye, the team manager for the Rocco-Bowers operation

Week One of Indy Testing over:

Week One of Indy Testing over:

July 7, 2005
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers Kurt Busch and Ricky Rudd improved upon their test speeds from July 5 during testing of race setups July 6, putting the wrap on a two-day Allstate 400 at the Brickyard test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Reigning series champion Busch

Testing at Indy:

Testing at Indy:

July 6, 2005
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers will test during three separate sessions in July at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, preparing for the 12th annual Allstate 400 at the Brickyard on Sunday, Aug. 7. The first test session takes place Tuesday, July 5 and Wednesday, July

Rumblings – Daytona:

Rumblings – Daytona:

July 3, 2005
And you thought the 400 stood for miles.....it's minutes! After a nearly 3 hour rain delay we were treated to one of the best plate races we've had in years....and when you've got the winner leading 151 of the 160 laps, that's not a stretch! Tony Stewart's four-wide

Riggs has not be contacted by Evernham:

Riggs has not be contacted by Evernham:

July 2, 2005
Driver ofthe #10 MBV Motorsports car. Scott Riggs: "The only people I've talked to about another contract is the team I'm already with." He knows that Valvoline would love to have me over there (the new Evernham team), but as far as sitting down and talking to anyone

Evernham Motorsports and Valvoline partner up, to use the #10 – IMAGES:

Evernham Motorsports and Valvoline partner up, to use the #10 – IMAGES:

July 1, 2005
Evernham Motorsports today announced that it has agreed in principle to form a partnership with Valvoline to create Valvoline Evernham Racing LLC, which will campaign the #10 Valvoline Dodge Charger for the 2006 season. Under the arrangement, Valvoline will be the

Stewart wins pole at Daytona:

Stewart wins pole at Daytona:

July 1, 2005
#20-Tony Stewart won the Budweiser Pole for the Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway with a speed of 185.582mph for his first pole since Chicago in July 2003 and his 8th of his career. The rest of the top-five were #10-Scott Riggs, #48-Jimmie Johnson, #36-Boris

Daytona Qualifying Notes:

Daytona Qualifying Notes:

July 1, 2005
• Tony Stewart won the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Bud Pole for the Pepsi 400, lapping Daytona International Speedway in 48.496 seconds at 185.582 mph. Bill Elliott holds the track-qualifying record of 42.783 seconds, 210.364 mph, set Feb. 9, 1987 – prior to the advent of restrictor

Stock Car Fans – Ramblings – Daytona:

Stock Car Fans – Ramblings – Daytona:

July 1, 2005
Tony Stewart captured the Bud Pole today for tomorrow night's Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway with a speed of 185.582 mph (48.496 sec) and it's his first top-spot since he captured the pole at Chicagoland Speedway in July of 2003! His 8th career pole gives

MB2 Motorsports Announces Restructuring of Ownership:

MB2 Motorsports Announces Restructuring of Ownership:

June 30, 2005
MB2 Motorsports Announces Restructuring of Ownership: MB2 Motorsports announced today that Robert E. Sutton has expanded his ownership involvement with the company by joining current and founding owner, Nelson Bowers, as an equal partner with the multicar race team

Four fined for infractions at Sonoma:

Four fined for infractions at Sonoma:

June 28, 2005
NASCAR announced Tuesday that penalties have been issued to four NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series crew chiefs resulting from rule violations during opening day inspection at Infineon Raceway on June 24. Doug Richert, crew chief of the #16 Ford driven by Greg Biffle, was fined