Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing announces their fourth car for the Daytona 500 On Thursday, Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing announced that John Andretti will drive their fourth car in the Daytona 500. In addition, it was announced that the team has entered into a brief partnership with Front Row Motorsports for the car. The car …

Tire Testing at Atlanta Last week, Goodyear held a two-day tire test at Atlanta Motor Speedway, designed to develop a proper tire compound for the Kobalt Tools 500 on March 8, and prevent a repeat of last year’s spring race. Last year, the tires wore enough that the cars could …

A Change to the lineup of the Budweiser Shootout On Friday, NASCAR announced an expansion of the field for the Budweiser Shootout on February 7. In addition to each manufacturer being allowed their top six teams (in owners’ points) from last season, there is now a Wild Card selection available …

Elliott Sadler to stay in the No. 19 for 2009 In a turn of events, it now appears that Sadler will, in fact, stay in the No. 19 Dodge for the 2009 Sprint Cup season. Our own Tom Bowles, reporting for Sports Illustrated, spoke with Tara Ragan, A.J. Allmendinger’s agent …

*2008 Ride(s):* No. 00 Michael Waltrip Racing Toyota (first five events) No. 44 Michael Waltrip Racing Toyota (final 31 events) *2008 Primary Sponsor(s):* Aaron’s (No. 00), UPS (No. 44) *2008 Owner(s):* Michael Waltrip / Johnny Harris / Robert Kauffman (both cars) *2008 Crew Chief:* Ryan Pemberton (both cars) *Stats:* 36 Races, 0 Wins, 0 Top 5s, 4 Top 10s, 1 Pole, 22nd in points. *Best Finish:* Ninth - twice (Fontana and Richmond - Sept.) *Average Finish:* 23.3. *High Point:* For Reutimann, the best race of his season was the hurricane-delayed Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway in September.

*2008 Ride:* No. 15 DEI Chevrolet *2008 Primary Sponsor:* Menards *2008 Owner:* Teresa Earnhardt *2008 Crew Chief:* Doug Randolph *Stats:* 36 Races, 0 Wins, 1 Top 5, 1 Top 10, 1 Pole, 26th in points. *Best Finish:* 2nd (Talladega - Fall). *Average Finish:* 25.4. *High Point:* Definitely the AMP Energy 500 at Talladega in October, where Menard scored a career best second place finish.

Speedway Motorsports completes purchase of Kentucky Speedway On Thursday (January 1), Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (SMI) officially completed its purchase of the 1.5 mile Kentucky Speedway from the Carroll family. News of the purchase, for $78 million dollars, was broken back in May. “We are extremely excited about the new opportunities …

Sadler out of the No. 19 Multiple sources have reported that A.J. Allmendinger, who impressed while driving the No. 10 after replacing the fired Patrick Carpentier in October, has been hired to drive the No. 19 Dodge in 2009, replacing Elliott Sadler. The main issue with this move is that …

Grant case officially settled On Thursday, NASCAR announced that they had reached an out-of-court settlement with former official Mauricia Grant on December 3rd. Grant had sued NASCAR for $225 million claiming racial discrimination and multiple instances of sexual harassment. NASCAR CEO Brian France was not at the mediation session in …

Bobby Labonte and Petty Enterprises part ways On Thursday, Petty Enterprises and driver Labonte officially parted company. This leaves the 2000 Winston Cup champion free to pursue other opportunities in the sport. “In over 15 years of racing in the Sprint Cup Series, I can’t remember a time when the …