2005 News and Rumors

2005 News and Rumors - November

Dirt Racing

Historically, the Interstate Racing Association Outlaw Sprint Series is among one of the oldest sanctioning bodies in the country. FACT! A little known fact however, (possibly) is its member's ability to have a good time when the situation dictates and on Saturday night at the 2005 Awards Banquet, it dictated! Press Release (11-14-05)

Appears Wisconsin dirt Late Model driver Luke Roffers will hang up the helmet for the time being and pack his bags. We understand Luke has accepted and offer to work for Chip Ganassis Racing with Felix Sabates in North Carolina. (11-11-05)

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Relaxation at Thirty Thousand Feet By Paul Pittman (10-31-05)

Asphalt Racing

After spending the past 33 years building the Marshfield Super Speedway, Jim Langreck is selling the half-mile, semi-banked oval track west of the Marshfield that comes complete with a bar and full-scale kitchen. Full Story in Marshfield News Herald (11-30-05)

Brad Mueller Racing Enterprises "Time to Clean the Shop Sale." Saturday November 12th 10AM-6PM. More Information (11-2-05)

UNCONFIRMED: Tim Rothe to drive for his own Late Model team in 2006? We had heard this a couple months back and it was denied by Kemkes Racing team members. We are hearing once again that this will happen, as Jim Kemkes will help his son move up. (11-1-05)

Touring Racing

It was announced on TNT's Phoenix race broadcast that Stephen Leicht has just signed a three-year development deal with Robert Yates Racing. Next season he is expected to split the No. 90 ride with another driver. This season the seat has been shared between Leicht (Phoenix was his second series start), Elliott Sadler and Dale Jarrett. BGNRacing.com (11-14-05)

Keith Coleman Racing announced that Chris Wimmer will be the driver of their #23 Chevrolet for the remainder of the 2005 Busch Series season and the entire 2006 schedule. Wimmer, younger brother of Nextel Cup driver Scott Wimmer, will compete for Busch Series Rookie of the Year Honors in '06. David Smith Motorsports (11-2-05)