Scott Riggs News

Three drivers participate in day one of Goodyear Tire Test at Atlanta: UPDATE:

Three drivers participate in day one of Goodyear Tire Test at Atlanta: UPDATE:

July 23, 2008
#18-Kyle Busch, along with #66-Scott Riggs and #28-Travis Kvapil, hit the pavement Monday to test combinations of tire compounds and set ups for Goodyear. With two full days of testing, Goodyear is working to ensure the ideal tire for October's race. "I think it will

Office Depot to Stewart UPDATE 3 Stewart granted release from Gibbs:

Office Depot to Stewart UPDATE 3 Stewart granted release from Gibbs:

July 9, 2008
been told that Office Depot will be the sponsor for Tony Stewart in 2009 when he drives for Haas CNC Racing which is will buy in to. Hearing the announcement of the buy and deal will be made in Indianapolis the week NASCAR is in Indy for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard

Hunt Brothers Pizza Extends Sponsorship with HAAS CNC Racing:

Hunt Brothers Pizza Extends Sponsorship with HAAS CNC Racing:

June 30, 2008
HAAS CNC Racing announced today that it has extended its sponsorship agreement with Hunt Brothers Pizza for the 2008 Sprint Cup season. The Nashville, Tenn.-based company will serve as a primary sponsor of the #66 and #70 Chevys in multiple races and will be an associate

Where did the non top-35 drivers practice at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Where did the non top-35 drivers practice at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

June 27, 2008
if things stay the same, these drivers would make the race: #40-Dario Franchitti, 13th fastest #10-Patrick Carpentier, 18th #84-A.J. Allmendinger, 20th #70-Johnny Sauter, 28th #96-J.J. Yeley, 31st #78-Joe Nemechek, 37th #66-Scott Riggs, 39th #45-Terry Labonte [PC1],

Testing at Milwaukee:

Testing at Milwaukee:

June 10, 2008
Sprint Cup teams are scheduled to be testing at The Milwaukee Mile Tuesday June 10, Wednesday June 11, Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13. Free admission to grandstands for spectators between 9am and 5pm daily. Teams anticipated during Tuesday's test include Hendrick

#66 Penalties uphead by NASCAR Commission:

#66 Penalties uphead by NASCAR Commission:

June 10, 2008
On June 9, 2008, the National Stock Car Racing Commission [Leo Mehl, Kevin Whitaker, George Silbermann, Chairman] heard and considered the appeal of Haas CNC Racing regarding the #66 car. The appeal concerned four penalties issued by NASCAR stemming from inspection

Haas team to appeal penalties UPDATE:

Haas team to appeal penalties UPDATE:

June 5, 2008
With severe penalties looming, Haas-CNC Motorsports has decided to appeal NASCAR's ruling that the team's cars were illegally altered for the May 25 Coca-Cola 600, sources told ESPN.com's David Newton. NASCAR handed down its most severe penalties yet concerning alterations

Sub crew chiefs named for #66 & #70:

Sub crew chiefs named for #66 & #70:

May 30, 2008
Haas CNC Racing has submitted to NASCAR its interim crew chiefs for this weekend after its crew chiefs and car chiefs were suspended Wednesday. The team has 10 days to appeal the penalty, but crew chiefs Robert "Bootie" Barker and Dave Skog and car chiefs Derick Jennings

Haas CNC cars impounded UPDATE penalites announced:

Haas CNC cars impounded UPDATE penalites announced:

May 28, 2008
The primary cars of #66-Scott Riggs and #70-Johnny Sauter of Haas CNC Racing were impounded by NASCAR when it was discovered the rear wing mounts were illegal prior to Saturday's Sprint Cup practice. Both teams will be allowed to use backup cars and start in the back

Bootie says brackets have been the same all year:

Bootie says brackets have been the same all year:

May 26, 2008
Crew chief Bootie Barker said he's been running all season the same wing mount setup on Scott Riggs' #66 Chevy that was confiscated on Saturday after NASCAR officials decided it was illegal. He reminded that the car passed two inspections on Thursday and wasn't impounded

Lowe’s Motor Speedway Testing – Session 3, Day 1:

Lowe’s Motor Speedway Testing – Session 3, Day 1:

May 5, 2008
#19B-Elliott Sadler (Dodge) led the final test session Monday evening at Lowe's Motor Speedway. His top speed was 186.245 mph. 62 too to the track during the session. #84-Allmendinger (Toyota) was second, followed by #29B-Harvick (Chevy), #18-Busch (Toyota) and #26

Testing at Nashville:

Testing at Nashville:

April 22, 2008
Nashville Superspeedway is scheduled to host two days of testing on Tuesday, April 22 and Wednesday, April 23. Tentative teams and drivers scheduled: Chip Ganassi Racing [two cars, no drivers named]; #12-Ryan Newman/Penske Racing; #24-Jeff Gordon; Richard Childress

Scouts to Race at AMS UPDATE:

Scouts to Race at AMS UPDATE:

March 9, 2008
Saturday is Atlanta Motor Speedway's biannual Scout Day at the Races, when all Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts in uniform are admitted free for the day's festivities, including the Nicorette 300 Nationwide Series race. New for this year will be a Pinewood Derby demonstration

Riggs testing at Kentucky:

Riggs testing at Kentucky:

February 19, 2008
the Kentucky Speedway site reports that #66 Scott Riggs is testing the Haas CNC Racing Chevy at the track today and Wed [Feb 19-20]. Fans can watch from the Turn 3 Fan Center at no charge. Schedule subject to change daily. Test times vary.(Kentucky Speedway)(2-19-2008

Engine problems pile up UPDATE:

Engine problems pile up UPDATE:

February 14, 2008
#88-Earnhardt Jr. lost and engine midway thru the 2nd Wed practice at Daytona International Speedway and the team will change engines, then it was mentioned on SPEED's coverage that all the Hendrick Motorsports cars #24-Gordon, #48-Johnson, Earnhardt and #5-Mears will