Tommy Kendall News

Johnson finalist for Mario Andretti Trophy:

Johnson finalist for Mario Andretti Trophy:

December 16, 2009
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, NHRA Top Fuel king Tony Schumacher and World Superbike phenom Ben Spies each made history in 2009 and these ultra-talented racers are among 15 finalists for the 2009 SPEED Performer of the Year and the Mario Andretti

Johnson Named SPEED Performer of the Year:

Johnson Named SPEED Performer of the Year:

January 22, 2009
Three-time Sprint Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson earned his third consecutive SPEED Performer of the Year award, edging out NHRA Top Fuel champ Tony Schumacher and Formula One phenom Lewis Hamilton to earn the prestigious Mario Andretti Trophy, a unique bronze sculpture

AARWBA Titus Trophy to Schumacher:

AARWBA Titus Trophy to Schumacher:

January 13, 2009
Tony Schumacher, whose record-setting NHRA drag racing season was capped with a fifth consecutive Top Fuel championship, was announced as winner of the Jerry Titus Memorial Trophy at Saturday nights 39th annual American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association

11 Finalists for 2008 SPEED Performer of the Year:

11 Finalists for 2008 SPEED Performer of the Year:

December 9, 2008
The 15-member SPEED voting panel, headlined by racing icon Mario Andretti, has named 11 finalists for the 2008 SPEED Performer of the Year honor, with the winner to be announced as part of the SPEED Performance Awards one-hour television special in February. Three-

All Sport to sponsor Kvapil for three races:

All Sport to sponsor Kvapil for three races:

October 16, 2008
Yates Racing announced today that All Sport, a leading isotonic sports drink company which is a subsidiary of Big Red, Inc., will sponsor the #28 entry with driver Travis Kvapil for a total of three races in the remaining Sprint Cup Series schedule. The primary sponsorship

Johnson honored at SPEED performer of the year:

Johnson honored at SPEED performer of the year:

February 12, 2008
Legendary racer Mario Andretti awarded two-time defending Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson his second consecutive Mario Andretti Trophy as the 2007 SPEED Performer of the Year, as part of the second annual SPEED Performance Awards, hosted by Danica Patrick

Johnson Added to SPEED Performer of the Year Voting Panel:

Johnson Added to SPEED Performer of the Year Voting Panel:

October 29, 2007
Defending Nextel Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, last year's inaugural winner of the SPEED Performer of the Year, has agreed to join the voting panel for the annual award beginning this year. Johnson, who edged MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden and F1 title winner Fernando

Johnson named Inaugural SPEED Performer of the Year:

Johnson named Inaugural SPEED Performer of the Year:

February 10, 2007
Nextel Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson was named the inaugural SPEED Performer of the Year, edging out MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden and F1 title winner Fernando Alonso for the top award on last night's SPEED Performance Awards television special presented by BFGoodrich

SPEED Names Six Finalists for Inaugural SPEED Performer of the Year:

SPEED Names Six Finalists for Inaugural SPEED Performer of the Year:

December 6, 2006
SPEED has named six finalists for the inaugural SPEED Performer of the Year, including Fernando Alonso (Formula One), Jimmie Johnson (NASCAR), Nicky Hayden (MotoGP), Sebastien Bourdais (Champ Car), Sam Hornish Jr. (IRL) and Tony Schumacher (NHRA). The winner will be

Gordon to test drive a ‘Vette for TV:

Gordon to test drive a ‘Vette for TV:

October 19, 2005
Jeff Gordon gets behind the wheel of the new Chevrolet Corvette Z06 at Road Atlanta with SPEED Channel’s popular “Test Drive” program and host Tommy Kendall on Oct. 22 at 6:00pm/et. “I had never been to Road Atlanta and I got the opportunity to drive one of the best

Can’t Forget:

Can’t Forget:

August 9, 2001
Can't Forget: This weekend marks the 10th anniversary of J.D. McDuffie’s fatal crash at The Glen in turn five. McDuffie’s violent crash - and those of Tommy Kendall’s and Geoff Bodine’s in the same sweeping left-hander - spurred the creation of the “Inner-Loop” chicane

Crew Chiefs for Roush:

Crew Chiefs for Roush:

January 24, 2001
Dan Binks, who has been with Roush Racing for 10 years, will assume the role as crew chief for the #50 and Chuck Hossfeld, while Jeff "Lumpy" Campey takes over as crew chief for the #99 and Nathan Haseleu. Binks was crew chief for Tommy Kendall and the 1997 SCCA Trans

Jeff Green to the #46 for the rest of the year

Jeff Green to the #46 for the rest of the year

July 31, 1998
Jeff Green has been named to drive the #46 SABCO chevy for the rest of 1998 and The Money Store(recently purchased by First Union) will be the primary sponsor on the #46 for the rest of the season. Tommy Kendall will still drive the #46 at Watkins Glen in a pre-arranged

Lepage replaced with Kendall at Sears Point

Lepage replaced with Kendall at Sears Point

June 27, 1998
Joe Falk, owner of the #91 LJ Racing Chevy has replaced Kevin Lepage with Tommy Kendall for the race at Sears Point. No driver was named for the Pepsi 400 at Daytona, but it won't be Lepage as he has been released from that ride. The #91 will have First Union on as

Second round qualifying

Second round qualifying

June 27, 1998
Second round qualifying is over and who would have though Wally Dallenbach would need a provisional to make a road course event and Tommy Kendall missed the race. The #41 team took it's 11th provisional of the year(in 16 races), but since they are not in the top 25