Stephen Leicht News

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Memphis:

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Memphis:

October 23, 2007
David Ragan was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Dollar General 300 at Lowes Motor Speedway. Ragan posted a sixth-place finish, his eighth top-10 finish this season and claimed Rookie of the Race honors for the ninth time in 31 races. He scored the fourth consecutive

Yates Could Close Busch Team: UPDATE 2: New Crew Chief for Remainder of ’07:

Yates Could Close Busch Team: UPDATE 2: New Crew Chief for Remainder of ’07:

October 6, 2007
As far as the Busch side [of Yates Racing, Co-owner Doug] Yates said he wasn't sure what would happen with that team [#90-Stephen Leicht]. "It's not the No. 1 priority," Yates said. "If Citi would like to come back [as a sponsor] or we could find sponsorship, we would

Crew Chief change at the #88? UPDATE:

Crew Chief change at the #88? UPDATE:

October 5, 2007
hearing Butch Hylton and Robert Yates Racing have parted ways, hearing RYR Busch team crew chief, Cully Barraclough, could be the new crew chief of the #88 for Mike Wallace [at Talladega], no word where Hylton may go.(10-2-2007) UPDATE: Charles "Cully" Barraclough

Montreal Penalies Announced: UPDATE:

Montreal Penalies Announced: UPDATE:

September 19, 2007
Robert Yates, owner of the #90 Ford, was penalized with the loss of 25 Busch Series championship owner points, while Leicht was penalized with the loss of 25 Busch Series championship driver points. The infractions were discovered during post-race inspection on Aug

Robert Yates Retiring at end of 2007 season:

Robert Yates Retiring at end of 2007 season:

September 8, 2007
Robert Yates announced his intention to retire as President of Robert Yates Racing following the last race of the 2007 Nextel Cup season. Certain facets of Robert Yates Racing are being transferred to a new company presided over by Doug Yates. The new entity will be

Leicht to Make 50th Busch Start:

Leicht to Make 50th Busch Start:

September 4, 2007
#90-Stephen Leicht, the youngest of the drivers ranked in the top 10 in the point standings at age 20, is set to make his 50th start in the Busch Series Friday night at Richmond.(NASCAR PR)(9-4-2007)

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Richmond:

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Richmond:

September 4, 2007
David Ragan was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Camping World 300 at California. Ragan scored a 10th-place finish, his seventh top-10 of the 2007 season. He grabbed top rookie honors for the ninth time this season and for the second consecutive race. Ragan

Rookie Notes for Bristol:

Rookie Notes for Bristol:

August 20, 2007
Brad Keselowski was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the CARFAX 250 at Michigan. Keselowski finished 13th and took top rookie honors for the third time this season. David Ragan leads Marcos Ambrose by 18 points (200-182) in the Raybestos Rookie standings entering

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Michigan:

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Michigan:

August 13, 2007
Brad Coleman was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen. Coleman finished fifth, his third top-five and fifth top-10 of the 2007 season. He took top rookie honors for the fourth time this season. David Ragan leads Marcos Ambrose by 18 points

Robby Gordon Fined, Placed on Probation; Four Other Teams Fined & Penalized:

Robby Gordon Fined, Placed on Probation; Four Other Teams Fined & Penalized:

August 7, 2007
NASCAR announced today that Robby Gordon, driver and owner of the #55 Ford in the NASCAR Busch Series, has been fined $35,000 and placed on probation until Dec. 31, 2007 due to a rule violation during last Saturday's race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. Gordon

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – Watkins Glen:

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – Watkins Glen:

August 6, 2007
Kyle Krisiloff was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the August 4 NAPA Auto Parts 200 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (Montreal, Canada). Krisiloff scored a sixth-place finish, his second top-10 effort of the season, and took top rookie honors for the second time in

Gaughan, Crawford, Hornaday among drivers competing at dirt track:

Gaughan, Crawford, Hornaday among drivers competing at dirt track:

July 24, 2007
Several drivers will once again participate in Kenny Schrader's annual charity dirt race in Pevely, Mo., on Wednesday, July 25th. Gaughan along with Nextel Cup regulars Dave Blaney, Clint Bowyer, Carl Edwards, David Gilliland, Kevin Harvick, David Reutimann, and Kenny

SPEED to Broadcast Night of NASCAR Stars special:

SPEED to Broadcast Night of NASCAR Stars special:

July 21, 2007
SPEED is set to present the Night of NASCAR Stars special from Macon (Ill.) Speedway on July 22 at 8 p.m., ET, a 25-lap dirt late model race benefiting Kyle Petty's Victory Junction Gang Camp. Steve Byrnes delivers the play-by-play, while Clint Bowyer provides the

NASCAR Countdown: ESPN2 Busch Series Highlights from Gateway International Raceway:

NASCAR Countdown: ESPN2 Busch Series Highlights from Gateway International Raceway:

July 19, 2007
ESPN on ABC's NASCAR Countdown will have a live preview at 8 p.m. ET Saturday, July 21, of the Busch Series race at Gateway International Raceway. Allen Bestwick will host the qualifying show, joined in the ESPN Pit Studio by analyst Brad Daugherty. Tim Brewer will

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Chicago:

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Chicago:

July 10, 2007
Kyle Krisiloff was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Winn-Dixie 250 at Daytona. Krisiloff earned Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors for the first time this season. David Ragan leads Marcos Ambrose by 14 points (180-166) in the Raybestos Rookie standings entering