Colin Braun

A former employee of Roush Fenway Racing is suing the organization for firing him shortly after an unsuccessful suicide attempt. Jason Myers says his February termination is in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act. He has filed a civil complaint in Cabarrus County Superior Court that seeks more than $10,000 in damages. Myers spent three seasons as car chief for Carl Edwards but was demoted to mechanic this year. According to the lawsuit, he attempted suicide by overdosing on Tylenol and insulin on Feb. 10 — six days before the season-opening Daytona 500. He says Roush officials fired him the next week because ... Read Full Story

With teams scrambling to find sponsorships and raise enough money to run full schedules in this economic crisis, Roush Fenway Racing president Geoff Smith thinks NASCAR should reconsider its four-car limit in the Sprint Cup. Not a chance, according to NASCAR president Mike Helton. "We have not changed our mind on this," Helton said. "As a matter of fact, it's probably stronger than it's ever been, and we believe it's the right thing to do. That move of a cap of ownership on cars ... was a piece of a bigger puzzle." Roush Fenway will have five Sprint Cup cars this season for the ... Read Full Story

Washington PostNASCAR Camping World Truck Series: Michigan 200 - Race ResultsAuto Racing DailyColin Braun became a first-time race winner in the Camping World Truck Series by taking Saturday's Michigan 200 at Michigan International Speedway. Braun, in his No.6 Roush Fenway Racing Ford, moved around Kyle Busch for the lead with 24 laps to go and …Colin Braun Wins 1st, 50th for Jack Roush SportingNews.com Braun passes Kyle Busch for lead and 1st truck win The Associated PressColin Braun scores first career Truck victory Rotoworld.comExaminer.com  - Detroit Free Pressall 175 news articles Read Full Story

Articulo Indexado en la Blogosfera de Sysmaya Categoria: BEACHDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Aug. 12, 2009  Roush Fenway Racing founder Jack Roush owns a home and business about 45 minutes from Michigan International Speedway  and the home track advantage is statistically apparent.Most of Roush Fenway .. Read Full Story

Matt Kenseth, the 2003 NASCAR champion, has signed a multi-year extension with Roush Fenway Racing. The 36 year-old driver has been with Roush since his rookie of the year season in 1998 and has 16 wins. Kenseth’s last win was at the 2007 season-ending race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Kenseth’s teammates, Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle, signed three-year extensions earlier in the year. Jamie McMurray and David Ragan will also continue to drive for Roush in 2009. Financial terms of the deal have not been released. Read Full Story