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Stewart and Gordon poised for victory celebration (AP)

A road course race couldn't come at a better time for Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon.
Yahoo - August 8 - 2008

ALMS fueler's condition improves from pit burns (AP)
An injured American Le Mans Series crewman was upgraded to fair condition at an Indianapolis burn center as he recovers from burns he suffered in pit fire. De Ferran Motorsports said Thursday that fueler Keith Jones is continuing to make good progress after he was critically burned during a race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course last month.
Yahoo - August 8 - 2008

Woman suing NASCAR has spotty background (AP)
The former racing official who has accused NASCAR of racial discrimination and sexual harassment in a $225 million lawsuit had a restraining order filed against her by a former boyfriend and was arrested for driving under the influence, The Associated Press has learned.
Yahoo - August 8 - 2008

Indy Racing announces new TV deal (PA SportsTicker)
The Indianapolis 500 will be televised by ABC Sports through 2012 as part of a contract extension announced Thursday by the Indy Racing League.
Yahoo - August 8 - 2008

IRL announces new TV package (AP)
The Indianapolis 500 and four other IndyCar Series races will be televised by ABC Sports at least through 2012 in a contract extension announced Thursday by the Indy Racing League.
Yahoo - August 8 - 2008

Fisher prepping for return at Kentucky (AP)
There are five offices at the home of Sarah Fisher Racing in Indianapolis. Yet you won't find the company's founder, office manager, accountant, marketing head and star in a massive wood-paneled room with a dutiful assistant parked outside the door.
Yahoo - August 8 - 2008

Yeley out, Coleman in at Hall of Fame Racing (AP)
Twenty-year-old Brad Coleman will replace J.J. Yeley in the No. 96 Hall of Fame Racing Toyota beginning at the Aug. 17 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway.
Yahoo - August 7 - 2008

Roush says Edwards ready to win title (AP)

Jack Roush isn't one to keep his opinions to himself.
Yahoo - August 7 - 2008

Carpentier not worried about '09 Cup status (AP)
Patrick Carpentier couldn't help but laugh.
Yahoo - August 7 - 2008

Truex agrees to stay at DEI through 2009 (AP)
Martin Truex Jr. finally agreed to a contract extension with Dale Earnhardt Inc. on Wednesday that keeps him in the No. 1 Chevrolet at least through 2009.
Yahoo - August 7 - 2008

Coleman replaces Yeley at Hall of Fame Racing (PA SportsTicker)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Ticker) -- J.J. Yeley has been replaced at Hall of Fame Racing by 20-year-old Brad Coleman, who will make his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series debut in the 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 17.
Yahoo - August 7 - 2008

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