General Discussion » Toyota recall includes 3.8 million cars sold in the USA
November 2, 2009 General Motors is recalling all models because of a problem with plastic supply and return ports on the modular reservoir assembly. The ...
NASCAR showing 50 teams entered for Nationwide Series race
By SceneDaily Staff
Monday, July 21, 2008
NASCAR Nationwide Series qualifying should be somewhat dramatic this week as 50 teams attempt to earn a spot in Saturday's Kroger 200 at O'Reilly Raceway Park.
Several drivers who do not regularly appear in the series will be in the race, as will a crop who are sharing a ride with other drivers.
Larry Gunselman will return to the No. 0 Davis Motorsports Chevrolet, with Danny Efland running as his teammate. Others returning to rides they've appeared in this season include: Andy Ponstein (No. 02 Stott Classic Racing Chevrolet), Derrike Cope (No. 4 Jay Robinson Racing Chevrolet), Landon Cassill (No. 5 JR Motorsports Chevrolet), Joey Logano (No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota), Josh Wise (No. 22 Fitz Motorsports Dodge), Scott Wimmer (No. 29 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet), Kenny Hendrick (No. 30 Ski Motorsports Chevrolet), James Buescher (No. 32 Braun Racing Toyota), Cale Gale (No. 33 Kevin Harvick Inc. Chevrolet), Bryan Clauson (No. 40 Chip Ganassi Racing Dodge), Kertus Davis (No. 49 Jay Robinson Racing Chevrolet), Nick Tucker (No. 57 Mike Ege Racing Dodge), Chad Beahr (No. 57 Beahr Racing Dodge), Brandon Whitt (No. 61 Specialty Racing Ford), D.J. Kennington (No. 81 MacDonald Motorsports Dodge), Johnny Chapman (No. 90 MSRP Motorsports Chevrolet), Terry Cook (No. 91 MSRP Motorsports Chevrolet) and Brian Keselowski (No. 92 K-Automotive Racing Dodge).
Charles Lewandoski debuts in the No. 36 Fitz Motorsports Dodge, while ThorSport Racing, a Craftsman Truck Series team, will field the No. 13 Chevrolet for Shelby Howard.
Five Sprint Cup drivers are entered: points leader Clint Bowyer (No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet), David Ragan (No. 6 Roush Fenway Racing Ford), Kyle Busch (No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota), Carl Edwards (No. 60 Roush Fenway Ford) and David Reutimann (No. 99 Michael Waltrip Racing Toyota).
Qualifying for the race is slated for 4:35 EDT p.m. Saturday, with the race scheduled for 9 that evening.
2009 Sprint Cup Race for the Chase Standings
Driver Standings after the Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500
| 1 | Jimmie Johnson | 6492 |
| 2 | Mark Martin | -108 |
| 3 | Jeff Gordon | -169 |
| 4 | Kurt Busch | -211 |
| 5 | Tony Stewart | -285 |
| 6 | Juan Pablo Montoya | -289 |
| 7 | Greg Biffle | -321 |
| 8 | Denny Hamlin | -352 |
| 9 | Ryan Newman | -411 |
| 10 | Kasey Kahne | -476 |
| 11 | Carl Edwards | -520 |
| 12 | Brian Vickers | -666 |
Popular News
-
Championship battle may not be tight, but Chase still has some intrigue
Comments (79) -
Kyle Busch would consider Nationwide title his biggest achievement in NASCAR
Comments (70) -
Denny Hamlin vows to retaliate against Brad Keselowski
Comments (70) -
Jeff Gluck: Brad Keselowski's aggressive style should be embraced, not criticized
Comments (53) -
Jimmie Johnson's Texas trouble reignites NASCAR Sprint Cup championship battle
Comments (48)
Recent Headlines
-
Kevin Harvick, Ron Hornaday cap off championship year for KHI
Post Comment -
Roush Fenway Racing's Carl Edwards spins, leads final Nationwide practice
Post Comment -
Colin Braun wins Truck pole for season finale
Post Comment -
Denny Hamlin to have minor knee surgery Wednesday
Comments (1) -
Jimmie Johnson snags pole for Ford 400 at Homestead
Comments (9)
Poll PositionView All
Which has been most detrimental to NASCAR television ratings and attendance this season?
Promotions
-
Play "WIX Filters' Pick 3" stock car fantasy and win prizes. Season 2 is now in session!
-
Tweet your thoughts about each race and join the conversation with other fans.
-
Drive an authentic NASCAR Sprint Cup car at the NASCAR Racing Experience.
-
Make weekly pics for the Chase and be entered to win weekly SPEED Merchandise.
