Toyota scrambling to fix motor problems
Saturday, February 28th, 2009The president of Toyota Racing Development said he was embarrassed by a rash of engine problems that forced four motor changes at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Johnson returns to form at Vegas with fast practice
Saturday, February 28th, 2009Jimmie Johnson is back.
Stewart ready to bet big
Saturday, February 28th, 2009Tony Stewart is ready to place it all on the line in his quest for Cup championships and the opportunity to enhance his legacy.
NASCAR changes restart zone distance for Las Vegas
Saturday, February 28th, 2009LAS VEGAS – NASCAR is still experimenting with new distances for the restart zone. This weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, it’s 90 feet.
Toyota Racing Development attempting to correct engine woes that went from bad to worse
Saturday, February 28th, 2009LAS VEGAS – Toyota Racing Development is using different lubricants and coatings in hopes to correct the engine issues that plagued it this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Hendrick Motorsports’ Jeff Gordon ready to roll the dice at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Saturday, February 28th, 2009LAS VEGAS – During the closing laps of last year’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, Jeff Gordon suffered what is arguably one of the worst crashes of his star-studded career.
Hendrick Motorsports’ Dale Earnhardt Jr. dealing with adversity the best he can
Saturday, February 28th, 2009LAS VEGAS – Hendrick Motorsports’ Dale Earnhardt Jr. is hoping a little luck is on his side in Sunday’s Shelby 427 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
As rookies go, which way will Logano and Speed go?
Saturday, February 28th, 2009Joey Logano finished 26th last week at Fontana, his best result in five races at the Sprint Cup level. Scott Speed has made seven starts with his best showing a 16th-place finish in last year’s season finale at Homestead. Neither driver has finished better than 30th in any other race.
Hoping to Find Some Gold in Nascar’s Spare Parts
Saturday, February 28th, 2009
Tommy Baldwin Racing is just one of a dozen underfinanced teams scrambling to gain ground in the nation’s premier racing circuit.
Notes: Sadler impressed with LVMS safety upgrades
Friday, February 27th, 2009Elliott Sadler, currently 11th in the Sprint Cup Series championship standings, commended Las Vegas Motor Speedway for adding SAFER barriers to the inside wall on the backstretch, a response to the violet wreck Jeff Gordon suffered last year.