NASCAR bans testing at circuit tracks in order to cut costs (Miami Herald)

Posted by @ 11:25 pm, November 14th, 2008

Jimmie Johnson’s team relied on testing to overcome a slow start this season and launch a third consecutive championship run. Roush Fenway Racing used testing last season to close the gap on Hendrick Motorsports with the NASCAR-designed Car of Tomorrow.

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NASCAR bans testing at circuit tracks to cut costs (Miami Herald)

Posted by @ 11:25 pm, November 14th, 2008

Jimmie Johnson’s team relied on testing to overcome a slow start this season and launch a third consecutive championship run. Roush Fenway Racing used testing last season to close the gap on Hendrick Motorsports with the NASCAR-designed Car of Tomorrow.

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Reactions in garage vary on DEI, Ganassi merger - Nascar

Posted by @ 8:49 pm, November 14th, 2008

Reactions in garage vary on DEI, Ganassi mergerNascar - 2 minutes agoSo the son of the late Dale Earnhardt — who founded the Dale Earnhardt Inc. racing organization in 1996 with the hope that Dale Jr. might someday run it …

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Reutimann wins first Cup pole but all eyes on No. 48 - Nascar

Posted by @ 7:22 pm, November 14th, 2008

Reutimann wins first Cup pole but all eyes on No. 48Nascar - 11 minutes ago461 mph), who switched cars with Red Bull Racing teammate Brian Vickers in a play to get the No. 84 Toyota that Speed usually drives into the top 35 in …

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Homestead qualifying has Cup contenders far apart - Nascar

Posted by @ 6:53 pm, November 14th, 2008

Homestead qualifying has Cup contenders far apartNascar - 26 minutes ago"We just go race as hard as we can," Edwards said. "No matter what happens to Jimmie, we have to run very well to have a chance to win this championship. …Stock up on Roush drivers for the Homestead finale NascarLoop Data shows Johnson clear favorite to win title NascarIt's come down to this: 400-mile trip to history Nascarall 112 news articles

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Hutchens, Gibson join Stewart-Haas NASCAR racing team (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Posted by @ 6:21 pm, November 14th, 2008

HOMESTEAD, Fla.– Stewart-Haas Racing filled two key positions on Friday, hiring Bobby Hutchens as director of competition and Tony Gibson as crew chief for Ryan Newman’s new No. 39 Chevrolet. “Bobby Hutchens brings a ton of technical and management experience to SHR, and Tony Gibson has helped a lot of well-known drivers earn their recognition by getting them to victory lane,” Tony Stewart …

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Stewart-Haas Racing fills two positions (Motorsport.com)

Posted by @ 5:46 pm, November 14th, 2008

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (Nov. 14, 2008) — Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) announced today that two NASCAR industry veterans will take leadership positions with the team.

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Drivers support testing ban - FanZone Sports — NASCAR

Posted by @ 5:44 pm, November 14th, 2008

Drivers support testing banFanZone Sports — NASCAR, IA - 16 minutes agoRay Evernham, co-owner of Gillett Evernham Racing, said the ban would help ease teams’ operating costs during challenging economic times. …

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Economy causing big changes in NASCAR (WBTV Charlotte)

Posted by @ 5:37 pm, November 14th, 2008

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - NASCAR is taking a bit hit as the economy countinues to sour. This is also hurting many families in the Charlotte region who rely on racing to pay their bills.

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NASCAR SUSPENDS 2009 TESTING - Move Will Provide Significant Cost Savings For Teams (The Auto Channel)

Posted by @ 4:12 pm, November 14th, 2008

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. November 14, 2008: In an effort to help teams manage costs, NASCAR is suspending testing for its three national and two regional racing series for the 2009 season.

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