Thursday, July 23, 2009

Four Wide: The GM bankruptcy hits home for Jeff Burton

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Jeff Burton was among those affected by GM's cuts, losing his personal services agreement with the company. Also affected: teams run by Clint Bowyer, Ryan Newman and Rusty Wallace. Ouch. [Scene Daily]

Jimmie Johnson talks a little more about the wacky video he did with Nick Lachey and Jason Sehorn. As reader Carol points out, nowhere in this interview does he address the subject of the poor battered children in the video. [NASCAR.com via Yahoo! Sports]

• International Speedway Corp. has created a "Daytona Elite" brand of aftermarket auto products, like oil and fuel additives. I'm waiting for the "Bristol Elite" brand of aftermarket moonshine, myself. [Scene Daily]

• Hey, Tony Eury Jr.! Quit blaming the media for Dale Jr.'s lack of success! What'd the media ever do to you, huh? I mean, outside of criticizing everything about you and second-guessing your every move? Oh, right ... [Fast Times]

• Tire testing is underway in Atlanta as Goodyear and several drivers prepare to run at Atlanta for the first time at night on Labor Day weekend. [Catchfence]

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