http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=960&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com This RSS feed contains the latest NASCAR headlines from scenedaily.com. en-us 2008 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:44:55 GMT Bryan Snyder 2008-08-21T18:44:55Z en-us 2008 http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27225124&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FCalmer_Bristol_racing_expected_this_weekend_daily.html When some people think of Bristol Motor Speedway, images of crashing cars, flying helmets and crumpling sheet metal immediately come to mind. But such chaos hasn't been so prevalent in the NASCAR Cup Series' last few trips to the high-banked, .533-mile oval. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:26:31 GMT 67d2339214f94c591bc1b35f4a2ad06b Jared Turner - SceneDaily Staff Writer 2008-08-21T15:26:31Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27229464&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FHutchens_embraces_new_challenge_new_organization.html Bobby Hutchens has a longer drive to work and a new challenge. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:32:16 GMT dab59048a7eb681160259dfe2db299bd Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor 2008-08-21T17:32:16Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282522&44=27200249&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fnationwideseries%2FPenalized_crew_chiefs_issue_apologies_for_actions_at_Michigan.html Joe Gibbs Racing crew chiefs Jason Ratcliff and Dave Rogers have apologized for their Nationwide Series teams' actions Saturday at Michigan International Speedway. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:41:51 GMT 29c302d2be6ca43d4c2f3ce7b4d73f0d SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-20T22:41:51Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282527&44=27209169&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fcraftsmantruckseries%2FUnofficial_Craftsman_Truck_Series_OReilly_200_results.html BRISTOL, Tenn. – Unofficial results of Wednesday’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series O'Reilly 200 at the .533-mile Bristol Motor Speedway, with position, driver, team, laps completed and status: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:09:03 GMT 476fb9aa9f9d2a0d8b42f00f1107d510 SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-21T03:09:03Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282522&44=27232354&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fnationwideseries%2FStremme_risked_leaving_Cup_in_effort_to_land_better_job_there.html David Stremme may well have felt that he had arrived back in 2006. He was driving in the NASCAR Cup Series full time for Chip Ganassi Racing, one of a few dozen elite drivers to compete NASCAR's top series. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:44:55 GMT ddf4b31fc264a18245b2407876f157fd Lee Montgomery - Associate Editor 2008-08-21T18:44:55Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282522&44=27221849&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fnationwideseries%2FBusch_says_JGR_Nationwide_team_can_overcome_setbacks.html BRISTOL, Tenn. - Kyle Busch says his Joe Gibbs Racing teams have enough depth to continue racing at a competitive level in the Nationwide Series despite suspensions for seven team members from its two-car operation. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:34:00 GMT c807e03bb8b6e44e41cf9e15d10d66d6 Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor 2008-08-21T13:34:00Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27230704&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FSauter_preparing_for_four_upcoming_Cup_races_with_two_teams.html Johnny Sauter has a full schedule in the coming weeks of NASCAR Sprint Cup competition. Sauter will attempt to make the field for the next two races in the No. 08 EM Motorsports and then he will return to the Haas CNC Racing No. 70 for the ensuing two races. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:03:11 GMT b28dceb5c817c041b0d18477ef69b2e4 SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-21T18:03:11Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282527&44=27222024&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fcraftsmantruckseries%2FDavis_to_make_truck_debut_at_Gateway.html BRISTOL, Tenn. - Joe Gibbs Racing development driver Marc Davis will make his Craftsman Truck Series debut driving for Randy Moss Motorsports in the Sept. 6 race at Gateway International Raceway. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:43:04 GMT 6f14a5363d5cad509c7fb3a31d8f08d7 Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor 2008-08-21T13:43:04Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282522&44=27229214&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fnationwideseries%2FKeselowski_has_been_a_quick_learner_at_Bristol.html JR Motorsports' Brad Keselowski fell a spot to third in the NASCAR Nationwide Series standings last weekend, but he's still in the hunt for his first series title. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:25:20 GMT 18713c29565167c1ba20bbac35a64368 SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-21T17:25:20Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27229599&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FTruex_likes_crazy_wild_feel_of_Bristols_night_race.html Dale Earnhardt Inc.'s Martin Truex Jr. understands why racing at Bristol Motor Speedway sometimes provokes driver's tempers. But he likes it anyway. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:35:26 GMT 560b7e323caeb2d935adabbd491f0646 SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-21T17:35:26Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27229779&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FEarnhardt_Jrs_driving_style_matches_short-track_racing_well_.html Dale Earnhardt Jr. likes racing on some of NASCAR's fastest tracks, but he says that racing at a short track such as Bristol Motor Speedway offers more familiar turf. That makes the thought of heading back to the track for Saturday night's Food City 500 more enjoyable. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:39:28 GMT 675861d8809d15b2e1f0a3e34a830f17 SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-21T17:39:28Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282522&44=27200084&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fnationwideseries%2FPemberton_JGR_penalties_warranted_to_keep_competitive_balance.html BRISTOL, Tenn. – NASCAR sent a message to its competitors Wednesday that trying to circumvent its testing and inspection process will not be tolerated, NASCAR Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton said Wednesday evening. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:38:49 GMT 84b11ca8c452e2bb50af38e1c11305c4 Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor 2008-08-20T22:38:49Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282527&44=27209534&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fcraftsmantruckseries%2FBusch_adds_a_truck_victory_to_Bristol_resume.html BRISTOL, Tenn.– Kyle Busch continued his NASCAR dominance Wednesday night, winning the O’Reilly 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway for his third Craftsman Truck Series win of the season and his 17th overall in 2008 in NASCAR’s top three series. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:17:25 GMT 03d65f002b59f4712026c93e4c066a9a Amanda Brahler – Special to the Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service 2008-08-21T03:17:25Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27221249&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FCalmer_Bristol_racing_expected_this_weekend.html When some people think of Bristol Motor Speedway, images of crashing cars, flying helmets and crumpling sheet metal immediately come to mind. But such chaos hasn't been so prevalent in the NASCAR Cup Series’ last few trips to the high-banked, .533-mile oval. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:10:36 GMT a9edcc226fc2a1a87fd7451e4d6bd9e6 Jared Turner - SceneDaily Staff Writer 2008-08-21T13:10:36Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27224224&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FErik_Spanberg_Business_in_racing_aug_21.html Wanted: Marketing executive to sell expensive NASCAR sponsorships for a team that hasn't won a race in a decade. Also must be able to overcome a slumping economy and competition from other, more successful NASCAR teams seeking sponsors. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:04:14 GMT c85c8dd768c3b2ce45226e89bace7c79 Erik Spanberg - Contributing writer 2008-08-21T15:04:14Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27223634&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FPetty_finally_returns_to_driving_role_this_weekend.html Kyle Petty returns to the wheel of Petty Enterprises No. 45 Dodge for this weekend's Sharpie 500 Sprint Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway, where drivers and teams have used NASCAR's new car three times before. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:40:39 GMT 1cbc65f08f5a71ed87cd07601bd5e018 SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-21T14:40:39Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27223729&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FKvapil_excited_to_be_racing_at_Bristol_once_more.html Yates Racing's Travis Kvapil seems to have a knack for Bristol Motor Speedway, site of Saturday night's Sharpie 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:43:55 GMT 6b7024c1d1c2426b81d7cd9deba71636 Lee Montgomery - Associate Editor 2008-08-21T14:43:55Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282527&44=27222979&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fcraftsmantruckseries%2FNASCAR_impounds_eight_truck_engines_for_comparative_analysis.html BRISTOL, Tenn. - It's the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series teams’ turn to have their engines looked at. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:16:49 GMT 64ab7d8a3a2482f11acf277bfb880f87 SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-21T14:16:49Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27221414&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FRookie_Smith_recognizes_difficult_nature_of_Bristol_racing.html Regan Smith is only a rookie on the Sprint Cup Series, but he’s raced enough times at Bristol Motor Speedway to understand how rough and tumble the .533-mile track can be. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:17:33 GMT 4661d60846462a821ddc697571390fb3 Lee Montgomery - Associate Editor 2008-08-21T13:17:33Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27221524&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FGeisler_hoping_driving_experience_helps_in_role_as_Hornish_crew_chief.html Travis Geisler is hoping his experience as a driver will help him as he takes over as crew chief for Penske Racing's Sam Hornish Jr. beginning this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:20:40 GMT ef6f89bba05719258462307aa4ed7e6a Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor 2008-08-21T13:20:40Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282522&44=27221149&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fnationwideseries%2FJGR_names_interim_Nationwide_Series_crew_chiefs.html Joe Gibbs Racing officials have announced the interim crew chiefs for its two Nationwide Series teams while crew chiefs Dave Rogers and Jason Ratcliff serve their indefinite suspensions. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:06:55 GMT e7bd9db4bdf5c794dcc954a343e02c88 SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-21T13:06:55Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282522&44=27221114&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fnationwideseries%2FTownley_to_drive_seven_Nationwide_events_for_RAB_Racing.html RAB Racing with Brack Maggard announced a seven-race NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule for driver John Wes Townley for the remainder of 2008, with Townley's debut coming in this weekend's Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:04:23 GMT 4bdd9b3bb0ad6ec869e58810e4a29504 Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor 2008-08-21T13:04:23Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282527&44=27197684&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fcraftsmantruckseries%2FSpeedy_lap_puts_speed_on_truck_pole_at_Bristol.html BRISTOL, Tenn. - Scott Speed won the first pole of his NASCAR career Wednesday, qualifying fastest for tonight's O’Reilly 200 Craftsman Truck Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:45:13 GMT ac3f7ec085ebbd3944df3819b5fb8b51 SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-20T21:45:13Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27176684&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FWheeler_in_the_fast_lane_since_split_with_SMI_Lowes_Motor_Speedway.html Humpy Wheeler has been busy since he left Speedway Motorsports Inc. in May, negotiating to represent NASCAR drivers, pitching a television show concept to Hollywood and consulting for racing network Speed. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:55:26 GMT 39c669a81fa03f50a8b8324e79b00e54 Michael Smith - Special to the Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service 2008-08-20T14:55:26Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27178144&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FJared_Turner_Earnhardts_presence_is_missed_at_Bristol.html Fans claim that the racing at Bristol Motor Speedway has lost some of its luster since the track was repaved following the spring 2007 race. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:30:48 GMT 66d2b754ac797c3c0db179ef3e62aa45 Jared Turner - SceneDaily Staff Writer 2008-08-20T15:30:48Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27189829&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FGordon_hopes_to_end_winless_streak_at_Bristol.html Jeff Gordon's last win at Bristol Motor Speedway came in 2002 and ended a 31-race winless streak. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:26:57 GMT 46f3fdad5553db56ac19dadfc0cd18a7 SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-20T19:26:57Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27188784&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FHamlin_looking_for_answers_at_Bristol_Motor_Speedway.html Denny Hamlin has led 275 laps at Bristol Motor Speedway, but he has yet to post a Sprint Cup victory at the 0.533-mile track. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:13:48 GMT c77f0acdad0217ef94325bc77205d01f SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-20T19:13:48Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27145754&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FHarvick_feeling_the_heat_as_Cup_series_heads_to_Bristol.html Asked on Tuesday's conference call with reporters why he's not running Friday's Nationwide Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Kevin Harvick offered a lighthearted yet succinct reply. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:54:19 GMT 324cf51312bd61cd42037bf223dcd539 Jared Turner - SceneDaily Staff Writer 2008-08-19T20:54:19Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27146969&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FTexacoHavoline_to_vacate_Montoyas_No_42_at_seasons_send.html Chip Ganassi Racing will need to replace Texaco/Havoline as a partial primary sponsor of its No. 42 car driven by Juan Pablo Montoya as Texaco parent company Chevron announced Tuesday that it would no longer be involved in NASCAR after more than 20 years in the sport. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:14:27 GMT 965329e7345f2c098180db8c776a269b Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor 2008-08-19T21:14:27Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27149604&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FSources_Subway_turns_to_ultra-fit_Carl_Edwards.html Subway is completing a deal with Carl Edwards that will make the ultra-fit NASCAR driver a spokesman for the big-spending restaurant chain, industry sources said. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:54:36 GMT 16e358ab072f77d58ff1fa82e0e0123e Michael Smith - Special to the Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service 2008-08-19T21:54:36Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27152789&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FFormer_driver_Geisler_replacing_Carrier_as_crew_chief_for_Hornish.html Travis Geisler, who as a driver dabbled in what was then the NASCAR Busch Series in 2004, has replaced Chris Carrier as crew chief of the Penske Racing No. 77 Sprint Cup car driven by Sam Hornish. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:53:03 GMT a00a86eea740a00254aea545e0de2a0e Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor 2008-08-19T22:53:03Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27184954&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FKurt_Busch_still_searching_for_answers_as_season_reaches.html By all accounts, Kurt Busch's 2008 season has not gone as he had hoped or expected. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:21:32 GMT 3d44f71f8be547bbdaa74008835e236a Jared Turner - SceneDaily Staff Writer 2008-08-20T18:21:32Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27183549&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FCrew_chief_Wingo_fined_25k_for_infraction_at_Michigan.html NASCAR has fined Donnie Wingo, crew chief of the No. 41 Chip Ganassi Racing car driven by Reed Sorenson, $25,000 for a violation during last Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:52:39 GMT 975a1fcbc28865ee98863c88514ee162 SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-20T17:52:39Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27183294&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FCamping_World_to_sponsor_Kansas_Cup_race.html Kansas Speedway President Jeff Boerger announced today the signing of Camping World to sponsor the track's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sept. 28. The race, which will be formally named the Camping World RV 400 presented by Coleman, is the third event in the Chase For The NASCAR Sprint Cup. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:47:11 GMT 187a017ca8d13772ed1958bea8d7a6ac SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-20T17:47:11Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27173449&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FMichigan_Cup_race_earns_39_Nielsen_rating.html ESPN says its coverage of Sunday's 3M Performance 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway earned a 3.9 Nielsen Media Research rating, Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:07:27 GMT 0b88ce72a4dfc13587b85eccfb561bd6 SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-20T13:07:27Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282522&44=27177439&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fnationwideseries%2FNASCAR_nails_JGRs_Nationwide_Series_teams.html NASCAR has indefinitely suspended seven Joe Gibbs Racing crewmen for attempting to manipulate the horsepower results during a test following the Nationwide Series race Saturday at Michigan International Speedway. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:16:50 GMT 1ab1057ddee965021d8a1d889926055e Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor 2008-08-20T15:16:50Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282522&44=27188464&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fnationwideseries%2FLamar_tapped_to_drive_Baker_Curbs_No_27_Ford_at_Bristol.html Baker Curb Racing officials announced that Burney Lamar will drive the team's No. 27 Ford in Friday's Nationwide Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:09:13 GMT 17b5d7b5555db1e53e84dd52e744eaab SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-20T19:09:13Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282522&44=27188374&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fnationwideseries%2FJohnson_calls_JGR_Nationwide_penalty_substantial.html Sprint Cup driver and part-time Nationwide Series competitor Jimmie Johnson said the penalties handed down to Joe Gibbs Racing's Nationwide teams were "substantial." Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:07:02 GMT a267afab188281c68fd744e1b5425ee4 SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-20T19:07:02Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282522&44=27186464&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fnationwideseries%2FTrio_of_Cup_crew_chiefs_to_oversee_Gillett_Evernhams_Nationwide_car_for_rest_of_08.html Gillett Evernham Motorsports announced Wednesday that its three Sprint Cup crew chiefs will rotate crew on the team's No. 9 Nationwide Series entry for the remainder of the 2008 season. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:30:37 GMT 6912ea8e053246012afbceb515c0438c SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-20T18:30:37Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282527&44=27178239&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fcraftsmantruckseries%2FSetzer_leads_first_truck_practice_at_Bristol.html BRISTOL, Tenn. - Dennis Setzer paced the first Craftsman Truck Series practice Wednesday morning at Bristol Motor Speedway in preparation for the O'Reilly 200. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:33:46 GMT 8d8989c4428fec31df0fff7aec95390c SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-20T15:33:46Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282527&44=27184459&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fcraftsmantruckseries%2FBenson_tops_chart_in_final_truck_practice.html BRISTOL, Tenn. - Johnny Benson, gunning for a fourth consecutive Craftsman Truck Series victory, led final practice at Bristol Motor Speedway on Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:09:47 GMT 48e158c6a371b84c6313daf9e19d4e85 SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-20T18:09:47Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27139979&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FAtlanta_California_hope_swap_pays_dividends_in_2009.html Atlanta Motor Speedway won't be able to recreate the traditional Southern 500 that NASCAR abandoned five years ago, but AMS President Ed Clark hopes that the event can be reinvigorated at his track in the roots of the Southeast. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:53:52 GMT deb63d6b580f78243da95b20497a3e38 Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor 2008-08-19T18:53:52Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282522&44=27135869&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fnationwideseries%2F2009_NASCAR_Nationwide_Series_Schedule.html 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series Schedule Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:12:19 GMT 20d5ea7a19c904f0bfc98ffb91bae1de SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-19T17:12:19Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27140464&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FSchrader_to_drive_Hall_of_Fame_Racing_entry_at_Bristol.html Ken Schrader will attempt to qualify the No. 96 Hall of Fame Racing entry for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Sharpie 500 this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:06:31 GMT 72ee332e25e4b17eb696dc45776d4774 SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-19T19:06:31Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27134684&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FLabor_Day_weekend_swap_highlights_2009_Sprint_Cup_schedule.html NASCAR's Labor Day weekend race is officially back in the South, just not in South Carolina. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:41:50 GMT 7f7f9eb4a1cc881092a811bb2cee7612 Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor 2008-08-19T16:41:50Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27127834&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FKvapil_to_carry_Knight_Rider_paint_scheme_at_Bristol.html Yates Racing announced Tuesday that Travis Kvapil will carry a "Knight Rider" paint scheme on his Ford in Saturday night's Sharpie 500 Sprint Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:41:35 GMT d13a6354bd83e48716dbc19f127b437d SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-19T13:41:35Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27127504&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FNewman_to_drive_No_39_not_No_4_for_Stewart-Haas_next_season.html Ryan Newman won't drive the No. 4 for Stewart-Haas Racing next season after all. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:25:34 GMT ba3e3d0e19b5a17f0fcd0628385c5f7b SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-19T13:25:34Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27135199&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2F2009_NASCAR_Sprint_Cup_Series_Schedule.html 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Schedule Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:56:50 GMT c0b535d6903e5b15b4393e100f62d07c SceneDaily Staff 2008-08-19T16:56:50Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282517&44=27137334&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fsprintcupseries%2FRea_White_Dont_expect_regular-season_frontrunners_to_stumble_in_the_Chase.html Imagine if all the top teams stay on their game as the Chase For The NASCAR Sprint Cup unfolds. How great would it be to see the top contenders battling for wins and finishing first and second in races in the 10 events that will determine the champion? Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:44:31 GMT 1c4cc2b13f8470088fddc61b9dbd042b Rea White - Associate Editor 2008-08-19T17:44:31Z http://www.scenedaily.com/r?19=961&43=282522&44=27135509&32=4882&7=309022&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scenedaily.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fnationwideseries%2FIowa_Speedway_replaces_Mexico_City_on_2009_Nationwide_Series_schedule.html NASCAR will replace its Nationwide Series road-course race in Mexico City with an event at the 0.875-mile Iowa Speedway oval in 2009. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:04:39 GMT c267f5d6e3d95f8ed665e91a5dba7304 Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor 2008-08-19T17:04:39Z