Yardbarker: Patrick Carpentier

NASCAR Preview: New Hampshire

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:59:20 -0500

NASCAR makes one if its two visits to the newly named New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend for the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 (because 300 laps weren't enough for you) and qualifying turned out a big surprise as Patrick Carpentier stole the pole away from Bobby Labonte towards the end of a rain-delayed qualifying session.

Carpentier to miss Pocono race

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:21:17 -0500

Canoe Sports is Canada is reporting that Patrick Carpentier will miss the Sprint Cup race at Pocono in early August so that he can fully concentrate on running the Nationwide race in Montreal that same weekend.

NASCAR Rivals: Patrick Carpentier vs. Sam Hornish Jr.

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:46:36 -0500

Patrick Carpentier and Sam Hornish Jr. wrecked each other not once, but TWICE in Sunday's race at Pocono.

Is NASCAR Trying To Appeal To "Carpet Eaters"? Wait What???

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:13:38 -0500

This is by far the best NASCAR video that this sight has ever laid eyes on. I have no idea who the guy is in the middle in between Darrell Waltrip and Jeff Hammond is, but listen closely to how he pronounces NASCAR driver Patrick Carpentier's (Car-pawn-tee?eh) name. Via From The Marbles... Amazing. I love Michael Waltrip's response there and Greg Biffle chimes in perfectly. Too funny. Video: NASCAR botches its appeal to the Lilith Fair crowd (From The Marbeles)

2008 NASCAR Driver Profiles Pt. 2 (#08 - #17)

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:13:13 -0500

In preparation for the 2008 NASCAR season, the staff at FIO begins the breakdown of each driver chasing the Cup this year. In each installment of this series, a group of drivers based on car number will be discussed, which includes: past performances, owner/sponsorship, 2008 outlook and more!

Rookie Definition Blurs in NASCAR's 2008 Sprint Cup Series

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:38:47 -0500

With the 2008 NASCAR season less than a month away, FIO and On Pit Row writer Charlie Turner clues you in on a few rookie drivers to take note of this year. Find out who is driving where, and which drivers may have a big-time impact for their teams and in fantasy racing.

Nationwide Series 2008 Preview Pt. 1

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:24:42 -0500

The landscape of the NASCAR universe is greatly changing. For those of you unhappy with the status quo of NASCAR's second series, things are going to be a changing over the next few years. Things start switching up this year, as the Nationwide Series brings a whole new look to NASCAR. FIO staff writer Josh Lobdell breaks down the teams of this series by manufacturer. In Part 1: Toyota and Dodge.

Valvoline moving to another team

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:45:06 -0500

Patrick Carpentier's #10 Dodge [in 2008], which is half owned by Valvoline and half-owned by Gillett Evernham Motorsports, likely will have a primary sponsor other than the oil company next year, sources sell TFR.

GEM signs Carpentier to drive 2008 Sprint Cup season

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 23:09:03 -0500

Gillett Evernham Motorsports announced today that they have added Patrick Carpentier to their driver lineup for 2008. The Quebec native and former open wheel stand out will drive fulltime in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series next year as well as select races in the Nationwide [Busch] Series. The car number and sponsorship have not yet been announced.