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Richard Childress Racing | Bowyer to start 10th at Homestead

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:54:51 -0800

NASCAR.com reports Richard Childress Racing driver Clint Bowyer will start 10th in the final 2009 Sprint Cup race at Homestead-Miami Speedway Sunday, Nov. 22.

Wood Brothers Racing | Elliott to start ninth at Homestead

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:54:34 -0800

NASCAR.com reports Wood Brothers Racing driver Bill Elliott will start ninth in the final 2009 Sprint Cup race at Homestead-Miami Speedway Sunday, Nov. 22.

Roush Fenway Racing | Biffle to start eighth at Homestead

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:54:16 -0800

NASCAR.com reports Roush Fenway Racing driver Greg Biffle will start eighth in the final 2009 Sprint Cup race at Homestead-Miami Speedway Sunday, Nov. 22.

Stewart-Haas Racing | Newman to start seventh at Homestead

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:54:00 -0800

NASCAR.com reports Stewart-Haas Racing driver Ryan Newman will start seventh in the final 2009 Sprint Cup race at Homestead-Miami Speedway Sunday, Nov. 22.

Richard Childress Racing | Harvick to start sixth at Homestead

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:49:56 -0800

NASCAR.com reports Richard Childress Racing driver Kevin Harvick will start sixth in the final 2009 Sprint Cup race at Homestead-Miami Speedway Sunday, Nov. 22.

Stewart-Haas Racing | Stewart to start fifth at Homestead

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:49:39 -0800

The Associated Press reports Stewart-Haas Racing driver Tony Stewart will start fifth in the final 2009 Sprint Cup race at Homestead-Miami Speedway Sunday, Nov. 22.

Hendrick | Martin to start fourth at Homestead

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:49:14 -0800

The Associated Press reports Hendrick Motorsports driver Mark Martin will start fourth in the final 2009 Sprint Cup race at Homestead-Miami Speedway Sunday, Nov. 22.

JTG Daugherty Racing | Ambrose to start third at Homestead

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:48:59 -0800

The Associated Press reports JTG Daugherty Racing driver Marcos Ambrose will start third in the final 2009 Sprint Cup race at Homestead-Miami Speedway Sunday, Nov. 22.

Red Bull Racing | Speed to start second at Homestead

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:48:39 -0800

The Associated Press reports Red Bull Racing driver Scott Speed will start second in the final 2009 Sprint Cup race at Homestead-Miami Speedway Sunday, Nov. 22.

Hendrick | Johnson earns pole at Homestead

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:48:16 -0800

The Associated Press reports Hendrick Motorsports driver Jimmie Johnson won the pole at Homestead-Miami Speedway Friday, Nov. 20.

Richard Petty | Kahne to look elsewhere after 2010 season

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:52:04 -0800

Jeff Gluck, of SceneDaily.com, reports Richard Petty Motorsports driver Kasey Kahne said he will explore other teams after his contract ends following the 2010 season. "I got to the point where I've got one year left, and I want to do everything I can to do the best job I can for Richard Petty Motorsports in my final year, and it's up to them what happens," Kahne said. "They do their thing, and I'll do mine. All I can do is what I can do."

Tommy Baldwin Racing | Wave Energy extends sponsorship agreement

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:33:05 -0800

SceneDaily.com reports Wave Energy Drink has agreed to a sponsorship extension with Tommy Baldwin Racing for the 2010 Sprint Cup season. The company will appear as the primary sponsor in 14 select events, beginning with the Daytona 500 in February. They will also be the primary sponsor in the non-points All-Star race in May and an associate sponsor for the remaining 2010 races. Wave Energy Drink will appear as the primary sponsor in the races at Atlanta, Texas, Richmond, Charlotte, Michigan, Watkins Glen, Dover, Kansas, California and Homestead. Financial terms of the sponsorship were not disclosed.

Penske Championship Racing | Busch leads Cup practice Friday

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:32:26 -0800

FOXSports.com reports Penske Championship Racing driver Kurt Busch led the Sprint Cup practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway Friday, Nov. 20, with a lap of 173.433 mph.

Hendrick | Johnson signs multi-year deal

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:59:44 -0800

The Associated Press reports Hendrick Motorsports driver Jimmie Johnson signed a contract extension through the 2015 season Friday, Nov. 20. It is his third contract extension since joining the team in 2001. Home improvement chain Lowe's also has signed an extension as the primary sponsor of Johnson's No. 48 Chevrolet through the 2013 season. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.

Hendrick | Working on new deal for Knaus

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:59:21 -0800

David Newton, of ESPN.com, reports Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick is working on a lifetime deal with crew chief Chad Knaus, the crew chief for driver Jimmie Johnson.

Hendrick | Gordon to drive through 2013 season

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:53:14 -0800

David Newton, of ESPN.com, reports Hendrick Motorsports driver Jeff Gordon will drive through at least the 2013 season, according to team owner Rick Hendrick. There has been speculation that Gordon will retire within the next few years. "He's committed to at least 2013, maybe 2014," Hendrick said. "I'm hoping he's going to drive a bunch of more years. We know it's going to be at least three or four." Hendrick is also negotiating a new deal with DuPont, the primary sponsor for Gordon's car since 1992.

Robby Gordon | Gordon has struggled at Homestead

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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:24:15 -0800

Robby Gordon Motorsports driver Robby Gordon has a career best finish of 14th in seven career Sprint Cup starts at Homestead-Miami Speedway.