Category Archives: Motorsports

Kyle Busch fined, on probation but not fired

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Kyle Busch was fined $50,000 and put on probation by JGR but apparently they did not feel that they had the basis to fire him.

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Jeremy Mayfield indicted on meth charges

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield has been indicted on meth charges

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NASCAR considers further limits on drafting

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

NASCAR is considering additional changes designed to reduce the amount of two-car drafting.  It hopes to be able to implement the changes in time for the 2012 Daytona 500 according to an ESPN report. NASCAR has made two changes designed to … finish reading NASCAR considers further limits on drafting

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Power tool use during fuel transfers banned by NASCAR

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  NASCAR has banned the use of power tools when teams are transferring fuel. The decision Thursday is in response to a fuel fire next to Regan Smith’s hauler at Talladega Superspeedway. The fire broke out as spouts from gas … finish reading Power tool use during fuel transfers banned by NASCAR

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Windshields results in six NASCAR suspensions

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  NASCAR has issued four-week suspensions to the crew chiefs and car chiefs for Martin Truex Jr., David Reutimann and Bobby Labonte. Chad Johnston, Rodney Childers and Frank Kerr also were fined $50,000 each, and the drivers docked 25 points … finish reading Windshields results in six NASCAR suspensions

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NASCAR confiscates windshields from Michael Waltrip Racing

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  NASCAR has confiscated the front windshields from Michael Waltrip Racing’s two cars and a third car affiliated with the race team. The windshields were taken from the cars of MWR drivers David Reutimann and Martin Truex Jr., as well as … finish reading NASCAR confiscates windshields from Michael Waltrip Racing

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NASCAR to investigate Richmond

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Mauri Miller

NASCAR is looking further into the allegations that Paul Menard purposely caused a caution in last weekend’s Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway in an effort to impact the outcome. Four-time Sprint Cup Champion Jeff Gordon trigger the investigation when … finish reading NASCAR to investigate Richmond

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NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown cancelled

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The economy has apparently claimed another sporting event as NASCAR has cancelled one of its premier development series events according to this ESPN report. The NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown, an annual event at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale that started in … finish reading NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown cancelled

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Kyle Busch fined $1000, has license suspended 45 days

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Not many of us can imagine driving the speeds of NASCAR drivers on the track, but probably even fewer of us can imagine driving a $400,000 car 128 MPH on a normal road. But at the end of the day, … finish reading Kyle Busch fined $1000, has license suspended 45 days

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NASCAR suspends Sieg for substance abuse violation

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Roy Kessel

NASCAR has suspended Trucks Series driver Shane Sieg for violating the substance abuse policy. Sieg’s suspension was announced Monday. He’s the second driver from NASCAR’s top three national series to be suspended since the random drug testing policy was adopted … finish reading NASCAR suspends Sieg for substance abuse violation

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NASCAR fueds drop down to hair pulling

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The fighting after NASCAR races  has escalated in the last year or two, but we seem to have struck a new low.  Rather than a solid punch or a good helmet toss the latest incident involved hair pulling. “I was … finish reading NASCAR fueds drop down to hair pulling

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Earnhardt loses appeal, race results stand

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

When you are fighting to stay in the Top 10 for the Chase for the Cup you have to fight for every race point that you can get.  Dale Earnhardt Jr. fought with NASCAR over its interpretation about who placed … finish reading Earnhardt loses appeal, race results stand

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Earnhardt Ganassi Racing fires employees charged with marijuana trafficking

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Roy Kessel

We have all heard that you need fast vehicles to get away from the police but this is ridiculous.  So when you have 10.5 pounds of pot you better make a clean getawy. But according to the ESPN.com’s David Newton, … finish reading Earnhardt Ganassi Racing fires employees charged with marijuana trafficking

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NASCAR driver Annett avoids jail time for DUI

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Mauri Miller

NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Michael Annett avoided jail time after being arrested for DUI on February 6. According to the Scene Daily, Annett received a suspended 120 day jail sentence, 48 hours of community service and ordered to pay a $200 fine. … finish reading NASCAR driver Annett avoids jail time for DUI

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Joe Gibbs Racing crew chiefs fined $50,000 and suspended for unapproved oil pans

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Mauri Miller

All three crew chiefs of Joe Gibbs Racing were fined $50,000 each for bringing unapproved oil pans to Michigan last week. The pans were found in the cars of Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, and Joey Logano. The three crew chiefs, … finish reading Joe Gibbs Racing crew chiefs fined $50,000 and suspended for unapproved oil pans

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Kyle Busch’s crew chief fined, teamed docked points

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Kyle’s Busch’s team received fines and was docked points as a result of rule infractions discovered during the Pocono Raceway post-race inspection. While the car passed pre-race inspection, it measured 1/16th of an inch outside of the permitted tolerances during … finish reading Kyle Busch’s crew chief fined, teamed docked points

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Kyle Busch docked 6 championship driver points

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Mauri Miller

NASCAR officials docked Kyle Busch six championship points after his post-race inspection at Pocono Raceway because his car measured 1/16th of an inch outside of the tolerance levels. In addition to the penalty imposed on Busch, owner Joe Gibbs lost … finish reading Kyle Busch docked 6 championship driver points

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NASCAR changes qualifying order rules

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Roy Kessel

NASCAR is changing the qualifying order rules for its Sprint Cup series starting next week.  The change means that the order will be set only on the first practice session. NASCAR previously used all of its practice sessions to determine … finish reading NASCAR changes qualifying order rules

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Childress fined $150k for altercation with Kyle Busch

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is funny to think of the prospect of an owner getting into a physical battle with an athlete in most sports but apparently in NASCAR nothing is a surprise. Richard Childress was fined $150,000 according to an AP report … finish reading Childress fined $150k for altercation with Kyle Busch

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NASCAR wont comment on “secret” Ryan Newman fines

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

NASCAR officials are refusing to confirm or discuss the “secret” $50,000 fine allegedly imposed on Ryan Newman for punching Juan Pablo Montoya. NASCAR is facing some criticism over its attempts to keep things quiet since most other sports organizations openly … finish reading NASCAR wont comment on “secret” Ryan Newman fines

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