Travis Kvapil News

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – Texas:

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – Texas:

November 2, 2009
*Johnny Sauter was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the November 1 Mountain Dew 250 at Talladega Superspeedway. Sauter posted a 14th-place finish and took top rookie honors for the 11th time this season. *A Raybestos Rookie has scored top-10 finishes in 17 of the

Where did the non top-35 drivers practice on Friday at Martinsville:

Where did the non top-35 drivers practice on Friday at Martinsville:

October 23, 2009
if things stay the same, these eight drivers would make the race: #82-Scott Speed,12th fastest overall #37-Travis Kvapil 27th #87-Joe Nemechek 28th #71-David Gilliland 29th #36-Michael McDowell 32nd #09-Sterling Marlin 33rd #66-Dave Blaney 35th #64-Derrike Cope 43rd

The Entry List

The Entry List

October 19, 2009
for the Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway is posted, 44 teams/drivers [for 43 spots] are listed, including: Not in top 35 of 2009 owners points: #09-Sterling Marlin (2009 Race Winner as owner)(38th in owners pts/31 attempts) #36-Michael McDowell (42/31) #

Where did the non top-35 drivers practice on Friday at Lowe’s Motor Speedway:

Where did the non top-35 drivers practice on Friday at Lowe’s Motor Speedway:

October 15, 2009
if things stay the same, these eight drivers would make the race: #71-Mike Bliss, 7th fastest overall #25-Brad Keselowski, 12th #82-Scott Speed, 25th #87-Joe Nemechek, 27th #02-David Gilliland, 32nd #66-Dave Blaney, 34th #37-Travis Kvapil, 39th #08-Terry Labonte [PC1

Goodyear happy with test of larger tire: UPDATE:

Goodyear happy with test of larger tire: UPDATE:

October 10, 2009
Goodyear's Stu Grant, the veteran racing boss, says this week's first on-track test of the proposed new 17-inch NASCAR racing tire-and-wheel, at Richmond International Raceway, was a success, and he is planning a second test in later this fall, probably at Phoenix

Goodyear happy with test of larger tire:

Goodyear happy with test of larger tire:

October 9, 2009
Goodyear's Stu Grant, the veteran racing boss, says this week's first on-track test of the proposed new 17-inch NASCAR racing tire-and-wheel, at Richmond International Raceway, was a success, and he is planning a second test in later this fall, probably at Phoenix

Larger tire to be tested at Richmond:

Larger tire to be tested at Richmond:

October 3, 2009
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will hold a two-day tire test at Richmond International Raceway next Tuesday and Wednesday (October 6-7). The purpose of the test is two-fold (1) do some fundamental work on its short track/flat track tire set-up for the 2010 NASCAR

NASCAR History:

NASCAR History:

September 18, 2009
Sept, 18 -- 2004: Ricky Craven, a two-time winner in the Cup Series, makes his debut in the Truck Series, finishing 31st in the Sylvania 200 at New Hampshire. His day ends after 82 laps because of an accident. Travis Kvapil gets the win, followed by Jack Sprague and

Kvapil in for Townley at Richmond:

Kvapil in for Townley at Richmond:

September 8, 2009
RAB Racing announced that Travis Kvapil, the 2003 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion, will fill in for John Wes Townley in the #09 Zaxby's Ford in the upcoming Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway on Friday, September 11th.(RAB

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – Gateway:

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – Gateway:

September 8, 2009
*Johnny Sauter was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the September 6 Lucas Oil 200 at Iowa Speedway. Sauter scored a fifth-place finish, his second consecutive top-five and seventh top-10 of the season. He collected top rookie honors for the seventh time this season

Crawford’s #14-Ford to display Idealease logo for Chicago race:

Crawford’s #14-Ford to display Idealease logo for Chicago race:

August 26, 2009
Circle Bar Racing is proud to display the Idealease logo on the bed top and rear quarter panels of its #14 truck this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. Idealease, which has served the truck leasing and rental industry since 1982, offers truck leasing, contract maintenance

Ince back in NASCAR:

Ince back in NASCAR:

August 26, 2009
former Roush Racing crew chief James Ince, who "retired" after the 2006 season, is now coming back as the GM/Director of Race Operations for a new truck team. It's also Ince's intention to run 18 additional Sprint Cup races [assuming in 2010?]. Ince worked with Mark

Yates Racing hopes to have drivers back in 2010:

Yates Racing hopes to have drivers back in 2010:

July 17, 2009
Yates Racing team co-owner Max Jones says he hasnt soured on his driver lineup [#96-Bobby Labonte and #98-Paul Menard] despite having seen some good days go bad and some bad days remain bad."I wont say Im disappointed, but its not the outcome we were hoping for the

Monday Rundown – Racing Resources says….

Monday Rundown – Racing Resources says….

June 15, 2009
*Colin Braun won the Michigan 200 at the Michigan International Speedway. Braun scored his first career win in his 35th start. He is the second first-time winner in 2009, joining Brian Scott, who won at Dover. *This is the 50th series win for Roush Fenway, most of

Roush Fenway Racing gets 50th Truck Series win:

Roush Fenway Racing gets 50th Truck Series win:

June 14, 2009
Colin Braun captured Roush Fenway Racing's 50th win in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series today at Michigan International Speedway. The 50 wins have spanned over 14 years and 11 drivers. Currently Jack Roush has the most wins of any owner in the series. Mark Martin