http://www.yardbarker.com/content/sport/8 Recent Yardbarker articles: Motor Sports en-us You want ahtletes in NASCAR? You'll find them in the NASCAR All-Star Pit Crew Challenge. Great performance tonight by the Team Red Bull #83 crew for Brian Vickers. Thu, 15 May 2008 23:06:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/267507 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/267507 25408 Denny Hamlin 25364 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 25380 Kyle Busch 25349 Brian Vickers Do You NASCAR gives a complete rundown of the Sprint Cup Series' All-Star weekend, as well as provides some interesting stats and even makes some bold predictions! Thu, 15 May 2008 20:52:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/267484 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/267484 Mika Hakkinen believes one of the reasons David Coulthard continues racing is the lack of a world championship. In an interview with the Montreal Gazette, the former McLaren star expressed surprise some drivers stay in the sport so long, singling out his former teammate as an example. Thu, 15 May 2008 15:31:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/267376 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/267376 On national TV in front of millions, Kyle Busch forgets his girlfriend's name. Erica? Eva? Erica? "Sorry, honey." Thu, 15 May 2008 15:00:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/267356 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/267356 25380 Kyle Busch After two thrilling races in the streets of St. Petersburg and Long Beach, the American Le Mans Series heads back to a natural terrain road course this weekend at Miller Motorsports Park. The Larry H. Miller Dealerships Utah Grand Prix presented by the Grand and Little America Hotels is shaping up to provide a new set of challenges to teams and drivers, as the outer course layout of the facility will be used for the first time. The 3.048-mile, 15-turn perimeter circuit replaces the 4.5-mile, 24-turn layout that was used in the first two ALMS races at Miller. It eliminates the tight and twisty bits starting at the Turn 7 complex (Demon, Devil and Diablo), and cuts straight through to Turn 16 (First Attitude). A number of teams have run laps on the new layout, including all four Acuras, as well as Penske Racing and B-K Motorsports. And some drivers believe the new layout could make it the fastest track on the Series' calendar. "For sure, it's very, very fast," Lowe's Fernandez Racing driver/co-owner Adrian Fernandez said of the Utah circuit. "There really aren't that many corners but they are very high-speed. There are lots of fourth, fifth and sixth-gear corners. The G loads that we produce around there are significant. They are even higher than Road America. I think it will be one of the tracks that will be a favorite of both drivers and fans because they like the speed." (ht: John Dagys – The Race Forums) ... notes from The EDJE Thu, 15 May 2008 10:38:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/267243 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/267243 This coming weekend, the boys come home to North Carolina and Lowe's Motor Speedway for the NASCAR All-Star Race. Thu, 15 May 2008 08:19:04 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/267188 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/267188 DYN analyzes the difference in the Sprint Cup Series points standings between now and this time last season, highlighting the biggest movers and losers since then. Wed, 14 May 2008 17:31:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266996 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266996 25392 Elliott Sadler 25388 Jamie McMurray 25400 J.J. Yeley 25382 Paul Menard 25404 Michael Waltrip 25377 Matt Kenseth 25361 Kurt Busch 25403 David Ragan 25345 Kasey Kahne 25349 Brian Vickers Petty Enterprises will be replacing Kyle Petty inside the no. 45 Dodge from June 1st until July 12th. Terry LaBonte will fill in for Petty in the majority of those races, giving him the opportunity to finally team up with brother, Bobby. Wed, 14 May 2008 17:28:21 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266995 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266995 25415 Chad McCumbee 25378 Bobby Labonte 25379 Terry Labonte 25390 Kyle Petty Pretty sweet footage of Mad Max doing a hot lap in a Corvette Wed, 14 May 2008 16:17:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266972 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266972 Lewis Hamilton topped the timesheets in day one of testing at a Monaco-configured Paul Ricard, as teams focused on preparations for the unique Monte Carlo street circuit. Wed, 14 May 2008 15:08:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266918 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266918 Richard Childress Racing has decided to fielding their fourth team in the upcoming Coca Cola 600 at Lowe's, and they've named Ken Schrader as the driver. Tue, 13 May 2008 22:44:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266698 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266698 25394 Ken Schrader With the American Le Mans Series running in Utah this weekend, one wonders ... why doesn't the management of the American Le Mans Series plan to take in the Nevada Open Road Challenge along the way as a "Qualification" round? If there ever was an event designed to take into account the uniqueness of the full-bodied racing automobiles of the American Le Mans Series classification of cars, it is this open road challenge timed racing event that is held two times a year through Central-East Nevada. Technically, the Nevada Open Road Challenge (May 15-18, 2008)/Silver State Classic Challenge (September 18-21, 2008) event is a rally format that includes a navigator along with the driver held on a 90 mile open stretch of Nevada Highway 318 between the towns of Lund and Hiko. The cars are run in classes at five mile per hour increments, from 95 mph to 180 mph, with the class determined by the vehicle's safety equipment, the driver's experience level and the driver/navigator comfort level. There is also an Unlimited Division for very experienced drivers with full race-equipped cars. Vehicles are started at one minute intervals and 30 second intervals, beginning with the 150 mph class and working back to the 95 mph class. Once the last 95 mph class vehicle clears the course, the Unlimited Division and the higher speed brackets over 150 are run as the final group. This is where the ALMS could make an impact in the annuals of American racing (assuming that the organizers accomidate the ALMS with a basic rules change - driver only) ... have the ALMS cars line up and qualify for the upcoming race in Salt Lake City at the Larry H. Miller Dealerships Utah Grand Prix by driving the 90 miles from Lund, Nevada to Hiko, Nevada, and may the best time win its bracket. With a little planning, this idea would create some history and possibly capture a Guinness Book world record along the way. ... notes from The EDJE Tue, 13 May 2008 21:50:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266678 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266678 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won his first ARCA race this past weekend while driving the #99 Ford Fushion for Roush-Fenway Racing. Tue, 13 May 2008 19:09:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266641 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266641 Former F1 driver Ralf "Not-the-seven-time-world-champion" Schumacher, believes Ferrari has already put all its eggs in Kimi Raikkonen's basket, despite Felipe Massa's recent form. Tue, 13 May 2008 18:53:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266638 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266638 Some drivers' rankings are pretty predictable; it's all about results, baby! On the other hand, some drivers' stocks are jumpier than Kenny Wallace on Red Bull. Tue, 13 May 2008 16:49:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266575 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266575 25371 Kevin Harvick 25407 Greg Biffle 25345 Kasey Kahne 25401 Kenny Wallace 25405 Ryan Newman 25403 David Ragan 25367 Jeff Gordon 25376 Jimmie Johnson 25357 Jeff Burton 25399 Clint Bowyer 25364 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 25408 Denny Hamlin 25352 Carl Edwards 25380 Kyle Busch Honda Racing boss Ross Brawn says those who voted down customer cars put their own interests ahead of the sport. Mon, 12 May 2008 21:45:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266279 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266279 I work at MediaZone and can confirm this contest is legit. It's quick and easy to enter for those of you who always wanted to go to the Indy500! Mon, 12 May 2008 20:10:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266257 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266257 The world of open-wheel racing is expected to have a new platform on which to base the next generation of a racing series starting sometime around September 2008. The new chassis and engine combination was designed by Farrari for the international team racing series, A1GP World Cup of Motorsport, and will have its first shakedown run later this week. ... notes from The EDJE Mon, 12 May 2008 19:27:34 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266250 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266250 After Greg Biffle's comments following last weekend's race in Darlington, DYN questions the likelihood of his return to Roush-Fenway Racing in 2009. Mon, 12 May 2008 18:24:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266219 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266219 25405 Ryan Newman 25407 Greg Biffle DYN lists the top ten drivers in NASCAR that have not already automatically qualified for this weekend's All-Star Race at Lowe's. Mon, 12 May 2008 18:18:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266216 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266216 Yea, okay, sure…this wasn't Danica's fault…of course not. I mean, if this took place on a local street, who has the right-a-way?! Yea, that's right, I passed my DMV test…I know what the farck I'm talking about. Maybe if she wasn't so concerned with putting on her makeup and talking on her cell phone while she was driving, things like this wouldn't happen!!! Mon, 12 May 2008 13:06:04 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266087 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266087 you can either join the revolution....or get run over by it. love him or hate him....Rowdy Busch is the new HRIC (head racer in charge). Mon, 12 May 2008 08:57:53 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265961 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265961 25380 Kyle Busch A full recap of the action that took place over the weekend at Darlington Raceway over at NASCAR Bloggers Full Throttle. Sun, 11 May 2008 22:26:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265868 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265868 Felipe Massa took his third consecutive win in Turkey on a crisp but clear day at Istanbul Park. The Brazilian didn't put a foot wrong as he led from pole, and held off a three stop strategy from Lewis Hamilton to continue his mastery of the Turkish circuit. Sun, 11 May 2008 11:54:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265716 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265716 Those boys over in the Hendrick garage sound REAL frustrated. Saw this and thought of them. Keep kick'n ass, Rowdy! Sun, 11 May 2008 10:56:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265703 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265703 25367 Jeff Gordon 25358 Casey Mears 25376 Jimmie Johnson 25364 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 25380 Kyle Busch DoYouNascar.com recaps the highlights and results - as well as delivers the grades - for all the action that took place Saturday night for the Sprint Cup Series' running of the Dodge Challenger 500 at Darlington Raceway. Sun, 11 May 2008 00:59:34 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265615 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265615 25349 Brian Vickers 25405 Ryan Newman 25371 Kevin Harvick 25357 Jeff Burton 25354 Dave Blaney 25377 Matt Kenseth 25408 Denny Hamlin 25403 David Ragan 25352 Carl Edwards 25367 Jeff Gordon 25407 Greg Biffle 25364 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 25380 Kyle Busch I was so wrong about this race in so many ways. the weekend at Darlingto re-wrote the record books and it looks like Kyle Busch is re-writing the rule book on how you race here. This race had a load of great story lines, including some noise being made by guys you don't hear much from . Sun, 11 May 2008 00:59:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265614 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265614 I'm with Bob Pockrass on this one too, I've had enough of the Kyle Busch-Dale Earnhardt Sr. comparisons already. Not even close. When Earnhardt was the same age as Busch he raced that way for a totally different reason - survival - he had to put food on the table and sometimes he didn't even earn enough to do that. Sun, 11 May 2008 00:18:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265613 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265613 25364 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 25380 Kyle Busch The drama of the day came down to two teammates and an owner eager to start the Indianapolis 500 from the pole position and not afraid to gamble to get it. Scott Dixon withdrew a record-setting run to regain the pole position Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, then withstood the challenge of teammate Dan Wheldon, who himself withdrew a front-row spot to run for the pole as the final minutes ticked away. In the end, Dixon unflappably handled the drama to win the pole for the 92nd running of the Indy 500. "Among the drivers, this means a lot," Dixon said. "If you talk to the drivers out there, they'll tell you how on the limit you are (for qualifying at Indy). I don't think the general person out there realizes that stuff. Between the small group of drivers, it means a lot. You're right on the limit and giving it your all. It's definitely right at the top of the list of accomplishments." ... notes from The EDJE Sun, 11 May 2008 00:16:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265612 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265612 Here is a great article by Jenna Fryer. I was wondering when someone was going to write about NASCAR and gas consumption. Even though I was just a little kid at the time, I actually remember those mile-reduced races from the '70s. Sun, 11 May 2008 00:13:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265611 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265611