This Week's NASCAR Headlines

Friday, July 30, 2010

• Indy winner Jamie McMurray needs strong run at Pocono, top-five streak to make Chase
• Denny Hamlin says he was fined for criticizing NASCAR, claiming that races are ‘fixed’
• Sprint Cup drivers say they were warned about making negative comments, support NASCAR fines
• Brad Keselowski: Iowa win over Kyle Busch last year was ‘a special moment in my career’
• Jimmie Johnson tops first practice session at Pocono Raceway
• Ryan Newman surprised by fine for negative comments, understands NASCAR’s attempt to curb criticism
• Jeff Owens: Nationwide Series needs a Chase and some new stars
• Steve Letarte, crew chief for Jeff Gordon, signs 3-year extension
• Dover Motorsports sees admissions revenue drop 17.3 percent, asks for two Truck-Nationwide doubleheaders for Nashville

Thursday, July 29, 2010

• Indy drops ticket prices for 2011 Brickyard 400 as attendance continues to decline
• Dale Earnhardt Jr. looking to climb back into Chase contention with strong run at Pocono
• ARCA champ Lofton struggling in rookie truck season
• Mountain movers: Ten drivers that could shine on Pocono’s tricky triangle
• Jeff Owens: Lessons from 2002 crash will help Roush Fenway Racing rally around injured team owner
• Team owner Jack Roush transferred to Mayo Clinic to continue treatment after plane crash
• Carolyn Brewster: A NASCAR race or a Broadway musical? A fair compromise
• Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing honored for helping victims of earthquake in Haiti
• Pro Cup driver Drew Herring to make Nationwide Series debut at Iowa for Baker Curb Racing

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

• Bobby Labonte signs with JTG Daugherty Racing for 2011 Sprint Cup season
• Former Kyle Busch spotter Jeff Dickerson to spot for Jeff Gordon at Hendrick Motorsports
• Gateway won’t ask for any NASCAR races beginning in 2011
• Marshall Carlson promoted to president at Hendrick Motorsports
• Owners meet to discuss cost-containment issues
• Jack Roush remains hospitalized with facial injuries after plane crash
• Kenny Bruce: A fine mess for NASCAR without full disclosure
• Young drivers Steve Arpin, Josh Wise return to JR Motorsports for Nationwide race at Iowa
• ‘Undefeated’ Kasey Kahne excited about driving in Pocono truck race for Kyle Busch
• Rusty Wallace to host roast of team owner Richard Childress at Iowa Speedway

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

• Marcos Ambrose says it was time to make the change
• Consistent Kevin Harvick back on top of SceneDaily.com rankings
• Marcos Ambrose to leave JTG Daugherty Racing after 2010 season
• Jeff Owens: Jamie McMurray has finally established himself as a legitimate superstar
• Brickyard ratings drop 13 percent; Nationwide ratings improve 21 percent
• Jack Roush bloodied but OK after plane crash in Wisconsin
• Bobby Labonte leading candidate to fill empty seat at JTG Daugherty Racing
• Red Bull Racing crew chief fined $25,000 for unattached weight
• JR Motorsports penalized 25 points, Tony Eury Sr. fined $10,000 for unapproved shock
• James Finch looking for sponsors, has had no discussions with Rick Hendrick about Kasey Kahne
• Sadler, Hamlin and Kahne entered in Pocono truck race
• Nationwide Series race at Iowa attracts 47 entries
• Pocono entry list has 45 drivers; Bobby Labonte back in TRG car

Monday, July 26, 2010

• FEUD OF THE WEEK: Jamie McMurray vs. Jack Roush
• NASCAR won’t confirm nor deny report on fines of drivers critical of sport
• MONDAY MORNING CREW CHIEF: Indy win validates Jamie McMurray’s move to Earnhardt Ganassi more than Daytona 500 triumph
• Aric Almirola would like to drive for JR Motorsports next season after third-place run at ORP

Sunday, July 25, 2010

• Greg Biffle has to settle for third at Indy after pit strategy backfires
• Kyle Busch rallies from first-lap spin for first top-10 in six races
• Red Bull Racing to make decision soon on Scott Speed’s future with team
• Runnerup Kevin Harvick leads strong performance at Indy for Richard Childress Racing
• WINNERS & LOSERS: Juan Pablo Montoya, Jimmie Johnson top list of big losers at Indy