Travis Kvapil News

Yates and Gilliland part ways: UPDATE:

Yates and Gilliland part ways: UPDATE:

February 21, 2009
Yates Racing and David Gilliland announced that they are terminating their relationship due to a lack of sponsorship on Yates Racing's #38 Sprint Cup car. Gilliland began driving the #38 car for Robert Yates Racing in mid-2006. "David did a great job for us and is

Farmers Insurance to sponsor Kvapil at California:

Farmers Insurance to sponsor Kvapil at California:

February 17, 2009
Yates Racing announced that Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, will sponsor Travis Kvapil and the #28 Ford Fusion in the February 22nd Sprint Cup Series race at Fontana, California. "Its another great opportunity for the #28 team and Yates Racing to have Farmers

Golden Corral Racing Promotion to Aid Veterans:

Golden Corral Racing Promotion to Aid Veterans:

February 10, 2009
On Sunday, Feb. 15, all eyes will be on the Golden Corral #28 Ford and its driver Travis Kvapil as he races for the checkered flag for American families and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) during the 2009 Daytona 500. If Kvapil finishes in the top 10, Golden Corral

Kvapil in the #09 at Daytona: UPDATE:

Kvapil in the #09 at Daytona: UPDATE:

February 9, 2009
Travis Kvapil, the 2003 Camping World Truck Series Champion, will fill in for John Wes Townley in the #09 Zaxby's Ford at Daytona for the Camping World 300. Townley, a 2009 Raybestos Rookie of the Year contender in the Nationwide Series, has not been approved by NASCAR

Golden Corral to sponsor Kvapil at Daytona:

Golden Corral to sponsor Kvapil at Daytona:

February 3, 2009
Yates Racing announced that Golden Corral, America's favorite family buffet and grill restaurant chain, will sponsor Travis Kvapil and the #28 Ford Fusion in the 2009 Daytona 500 on February 15th. "It's great to have Golden Corral on board for the biggest race of the

Gilliland still under contract with Yates:

Gilliland still under contract with Yates:

January 28, 2009
Yates Racing co-owner Doug Yates says that David Gilliland remains under contract with the organization this season, though he does not have a Sprint Cup entry for Gilliland to drive. Gilliland, 32, drove full time for the team last season, finishing 27th in driver

Kvapil to run at least first five races..then:

Kvapil to run at least first five races..then:

January 23, 2009
Yates Racing is committed to running the first five Sprint Cup races with #28-Travis Kvapil, with any races of the season beyond that still to be determined, team general manager Max Jones said Thursday. Jones said he hopes that sponsorship can be found, much like

Kvapil gets new crew chief:

Kvapil gets new crew chief:

January 21, 2009
Despite several changes at Yates Racing, #28-Travis Kvapil is set to return behind the wheel for the organization. Kvapil has been confirmed for at least five Sprint Cup Series races in the #28 Yates Ford in 2009. Former Ford field manager Ben Leslie will serve as

Menard to get owners pts from other Yates team UPDATE 38 to 96; 28 to 98:

Menard to get owners pts from other Yates team UPDATE 38 to 96; 28 to 98:

January 19, 2009
from a NASCAR Press Conference at Daytona for the Fanfest. NASCAR Ramsey Poston asked the questions: Has any determination been made at Yates what the point affiliation will be for your team? Are you going to start from scratch? Are you going to get one of the other

Gilliland out?

Gilliland out?

January 15, 2009
David Gilliland appears to be the odd man out at Yates Racing, where the team says it will field three cars following its new partnership agreement with Hall of Fame Racing. Along with Paul Menards #98 [which supposedly would get the owners points from the #38] and

Goodyear tire test at Texas:

Goodyear tire test at Texas:

January 9, 2009
Just like usual in early January, #2-Kurt Busch was back in the cockpit of a car at a track doing testing. Except this was different. Busch was at Texas Motor Speedway instead of Daytona and taking part in a Goodyear tire test rather than an open test for Penske Racing

Parrott leaves Yates; to GEM? UPDATE 3 No, back at Yates:

Parrott leaves Yates; to GEM? UPDATE 3 No, back at Yates:

December 10, 2008
Todd Parrott, a second-generation racer with more than two decades of racing experience, was released from Yates Racing after leading the #28 Ford and driver Travis Kvapil to a 23rd-place finish in the point standings.(FoxSports), no word where Parrott ends up or who

Latest on Yates Racing:

Latest on Yates Racing:

December 9, 2008
Sponsorship issues are again a question for the team [Yates Racing] next season, but both #28-Travis Kvapil and #38-David Gilliland are expected to be back in what will grow to a three-car stable with the addition of #98-Paul Menard. The former DEI pilot brings his

Parrott leaves Yates UPDATE:

Parrott leaves Yates UPDATE:

November 21, 2008
Todd Parrott, a second-generation racer with more than two decades of racing experience, was released from Yates Racing after leading the #28 Ford and driver Travis Kvapil to a 23rd-place finish in the point standings.(FoxSports), no word where Parrott ends up or who

Montoya out of Bud Shootout if in a Chevy:

Montoya out of Bud Shootout if in a Chevy:

November 15, 2008
Chip Ganassi Racing's #42-Juan Pablo Montoya will not be allowed to use one of Dodge's spots in the 2009 Budweiser Shooutout if the new Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing team switches to Chevrolet. According to the new rules, the top six teams from each manufacturer from the