Category Archives: NASCAR Informer

Chip Ganassi To Sell Cup Team? To John Menard?

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L-R Juan Pablo Montoya and Jamie McMurray Photo - Sean Gardner/Getty Images

L-R Juan Pablo Montoya and Jamie McMurray
Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images

The big news out of Thursday’s test day at Texas Motor Speedway is that Chip Ganassi could be selling his Sprint Cup team to a Menard. That is John Menard, a long-time racer and supporter in the Sprint Cup Series.

It is no secret that Earnhardt Ganassi Racing has struggled in recent years. Juan Pablo Montoya’s top-ten last week at Martinsville was his first since June of last season at Michigan. Neither Jamie McMurray or JPM have battled for wins since 2010 when McMurray won the Daytona 500 and at Indianapolis. The last time an EGR team made the Chase was in 2009 with JPM. Continue reading →

Brad Keselowski To The White House

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Brad Keselowski poses for Media Day. Photo - Douglas Jones/USA TODAY Sports

Brad Keselowski poses for Media Day.
Photo – Douglas Jones/USA TODAY Sports

Brad Keselowski is going to the White House.

This year only the Sprint Cup champion and his team will be making a trip to the White House. In the past, all Chase drivers from the previous year make a trip together to see the President. This year, Brad Keselowski will go as the only driver but he will bring his Penkse Racing team and crew with him. Continue reading →

Jeff Gordon Running Old Colors with New Name

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As many fans now know, Dupont has come under new ownership and now has a new name. The Carlyle Group bought the painting company and is now named Axalta Coating Systems. So how will the No. 24 Chevrolet look in 2013 without Dupont on the hood anymore? Continue reading →

Lowe’s Extends Sponsorship With Hendrick Motorsports

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Jimmie Johnson‘s colors won’t be changing anytime soon. Wednesday, Lowe’s Home Improvement announced a two-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports and Jimmie Johnson.

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Jimmie Johnson Denies Wrecking On Purpose

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Jimmie Johnson sends grass flying as he celebrates his win. Photo - Chris O'Meara AP

Jimmie Johnson sends grass flying as he celebrates his win.
Photo – Chris O’Meara AP

Jimmie Johnson celebrated his second Daytona 500 win by spinning through the grass Sunday, just like many have done before him. But he tore up his front bumper in the process of celebrating. Some have questioned if Johnson wrecked the car on purpose?

In October of 2010, Chad Knaus and Jimmie Johnson received criticism after radio communication at Talladega. Caught on pre-race video inside the car, Knaus leaned into the window of Johnson’s car and told him to damage the back of the car by hitting something during or after the race to make sure the car passed inspection. Continue reading →