Roush plans no legal move after ‘theft’ of sway bar
Roush Fenway Racing doesn’t plan to take legal action against Michael Waltrip Racing for what it characterized as the theft of a sway bar unless there is evidence that the piece has been duplicated.
Newton: As the Speedway Turns
Sway Bargate dominated the headlines at Martinsville Speedway, which means there was plenty of news happening elsewhere in the garage, writes David Newton.
Waltrip: We had Roush part, but it wasn’t stolen
Michael Waltrip acknowledged on Saturday that his team had the sway bar that team owner Jack Roush accused a Toyota team of stealing last season. But Waltrip insisted that it wasn’t a theft, that the bar accidentally wound up at his shop.
Biffle near contract extension with Roush Fenway
Greg Biffle on Friday stated his intent to sign a contract extension with Roush Fenway Racing, saying he is “90 percent” sure he will do so.
Gordon wins pole at Martinsville, 65th of career
Jeff Gordon laughs at the notion that sitting 14th in the point standings after five races means he’s off to a slow start, and he showed that he’s doing just fine on Friday by winning the pole at Martinsville Speedway.
Injured Sadler can’t sit, for now can’t drive No. 19
Elliott Sadler was held out of the start of Friday’s practice in the No. 19 car for Gillett Evernham Motorsports after injuring his lower back during his regular workout routine and aggravating it further playing golf.
Inside The Hauler: What happened to the Wood Brothers?
They were one of the dominant teams of the era. Now Wood Brothers Racing is lucky just to make the 43-car field. What happened?
NASCAR says no to Reutimann-Jarrett points swap
NASCAR has denied David Reutimann’s request to keep the points he earned in the No. 00 during the first five races of the season as he makes the switch to the No. 44 driven by Dale Jarrett for Sunday’s race at Martinsville.
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Vanguard sues Robby Gordon over sponsorship
A security software firm wants Robby Gordon to remove its logos from his uniforms and equipment as part of a contract dispute that began when the Dakar Rally was canceled because of terrorism threats.
Toyota discovers missing part, returns it to Roush
Toyota officials on Wednesday identified the Roush Fenway Racing part that owner Jack Roush said was found in a Toyota team’s possession during a Sprint Cup post-race teardown as a spring.
BAM Racing to use Toyota engine for No. 49 car
BAM Racing will begin using Toyota engines from Bill Davis Racing in the No. 49 car driven by Ken Schrader this weekend at Martinsville Speedway in what could be the first step toward a merger between the companies.
Key Motorsports returning to Nationwide series
For the first time in nearly 10 years, Key Motorsports is returning to NASCAR Nationwide Series action.