2005 News


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DECEMBER
12/16:   R. Gordon embarks on grueling Dakar challenge
12/16:   Robby Gordon Tackling Dakar: The Most Difficult Challenge of His Driving Career
12/08:   2005 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 Hits The Airwaves


NOVEMBER
11/23:   Robby Gordon leaves his bad luck in Baja
11/13:   Legend: Robby Gordon loves off-road racing
11/02:   Toyo Tires(R) Signs as Major Sponsor of Robby Gordon


OCTOBER
10/31:   HUMMER, Robby Gordon to take on Baja and Dakar
10/29:   Just 1 minute
10/27:   Robby and Michael, Toyota Brethren? An Opinion
10/27:   NASCAR driver races meals to aid friends
10/24:   NASCAR Notebook Robby Gordon will continue to deal with F-1 giant Menard
10/07:   Gordon still learning as he plans next season
10/01:   Final practice at Talladega a mixed bag


SEPTEMBER
09/23:   Looking ahead, Gordon throws feud to the wind
09/23:   Robby Gordon's road rage boils over
09/21:   R. Gordon's helmet withdrawn from eBay after $10 million bid
09/20:   Gordon donates thrown helmet for Katrina aid
09/19:   Four teams receive fines, penalties after Loudon
09/19:   Cross' Words: Loudon
09/18:   Temper tantrums could result in suspensions
09/10:   RIR fireworks set off by Marlin, R. Gordon
09/05:   Robby Gordon gets pulled over
09/04:   A Desert Rat: Robby Gordon loves driving in off-road races
09/01:   NASCAR community reaches out to Hurricane Katrina victims
09/01:   Robby Gordon Motorsports Assisting in Hurricane Katrina Recovery


AUGUST
08/30:   10 Questions: Robby Gordon
08/23:   Building a Winner
08/21:   Focused: Crew chief has a one-track mind
08/18:   Points system needs an overhaul
08/14:   Robby Gordon focusing on the positives
08/14:   Ringers earn their nickname at Glen
08/13:   Newman edges Gordon at the Glen
08/13:   Rain deals blow, but Gordon stays optimistic
08/13:   Notes: Rain doesn't dampen Robby Gordon's enthusiasm
08/12:   Robby likes his chances on Watkins Glen road course
08/12:   Robby Gordon looks for win at the end of strange journey
08/12:   Owner/driver role a nail-biter for Gordon
08/12:   Robby Gordon Hopefully a Factor at the Glen
08/10:   Robby Gordon Struggles to Improve Team
08/09:   Q & A: Robby Gordon
08/08:   Robby Gordon excited for Paul Tracy to test Nextel Cup car
08/07:   Robby Gordon remains optimistic


JULY
07/22:   R. Gordon Takes Stock Of Different Driving Lines At Speedway
07/21:   Robby Gordon Partners with Empowered Drinking Water
07/12:   Shop Talk: Greg Erwin
07/11:   Behind the scenes at NASCAR
07/03:   Desert Fox: Robby Gordon eyeing Dakar


JUNE
06/26:   NASCAR: Robby Gordon Nextel Infineon
06/26:   Infineon Raceway Quotes
06/26:   Infineon Raceway Documents
06/24:   It's all about momentum for Robby at Sonoma
06/24:   Robby Gordan speaks his mind in good times and bad
06/22:   Road a tad rocky for Robby Gordon
06/18:   Robby Gordon rebounds after season’s slow start
06/15:   Michigan: Robby Gordon Debuts with Menards Chevy at MIS
06/12:   Motor Angst: Squabble over engines continuing


MAY
06/06:   Gordon detours from NASCAR and wins Baja 500
06/05:   Robby Gordon Baja 500 summary
06/05:   Childress/McCoy top Motorcycle, NASCAR’s Robby Gordon takes Overall 4-Wheel win at 37th Tecate SCORE Baja 500


MAY
05/31:   R. Gordon meant no disrespect of Patrick in weight remarks
05/28:   Gordon says 100-pound Danica Patrick has unfair Indianapolis advantage
05/28:   Racer targets unique twin bill
05/18:   R. Gordon offers Armstrong seat for Dakar Rally
05/14:   Gordon donates $10,000 to VSU
05/13:   Richmond: Robby Gordon media visit
05/13:   Late arrivals lose practice time, Maybe variety would spice Gordon's life
05/11:   Motorsports: Documentary offers inside look at Baja 1000
05/10:   Struggling Gordon makes team changes
05/07:   Robby's misery continues
05/06:   Claire B. Lang interviews Robby Gordon
05/04:   Robby Gordon takes his show off the road, again
05/02:   NASCAR Notebook


APRIL
04/30:   Carlos Sainz in talks with Volkswagen
04/20:   Robby ‘pleased with progress' from Menard
04/18:   Robby Gordon Motorsports Donates $10,000 to Fun Alcohol Education Initiatives at Rice University During Alcohol Awareness Month
04/17:   Texas observations
04/15:   Conservative run puts surging Gordon in show
04/12:   No. 7 chief fined for unapproved deck lid
04/10:   Riggs, Gordon working to get team right
04/02:   Gordon doesn't regret using Menard engines


MARCH
03/25:   Robby Gordon Easter off-week notes
03/11:   NASCAR: No harm, no foul in Robby Gordon-Brad Parrott tiff
03/11:   NASCAR: No fine for R. Gordon, Parrott
03/10:   Gordon: Mexico race a good step for NASCAR
03/08:   RENAISSANCE MAN Driver-owner Robby Gordon blazes a trail from the African desert to Nextel Cup
03/07:   NASCAR Notebook
03/06:   Robby Gordon, Edwards' crew chief scrap
03/06:   Feud of the Week: R. Gordon vs. B. Parrott
03/06:   Edwards crew chief, R. Gordon in scuffle
03/06:   NASCAR to investigate Gordon, Parrott dispute
03/05:   Mexico City: NASCAR Busch Qualifying Comments by Robby Gordon - P2
03/05:   Fernandez masters car for historic Sunday in Mexico
03/03:   Robby Gordon's going international
03/01:   Gordon, McMurray ready to take on Mexico City
03/01:   NASCAR NEXTEL Teleconference Transcript - Robby Gordon


FEBRUARY
02/26:   Robby Gordon Needs to Qualify at Calif.
02/26:   Q&A: Robby Gordon
02/25:   Robby Gordon needs fast start Saturday
02/25:   Harrah's Entertainment to Sponsor Robby Gordon's Inaugural Year as NASCAR Nextel Cup Owner and Driver
02/24:   Robby Gordon team fined $50,000
02/24:   R. Gordon's new team hardest hit by Daytona
02/24:   NASCAR Notebook Stiff fines handed out in wake of Daytona 500
02/23:   Robby Gordon's team fined $50,000
02/23:   Gordon, Rudd hit hardest by Speedweeks fines
02/18:   Jim Beam Donates $100,000 to Robby Gordon Motorsports to Help America drink smart
02/18:   Robby Gordon left out
02/18:   Robby Gordon a spectator for Daytona 500
02/18:   Robby Gordon: 'We're going home'
02/17:   Robby Gordon fails to make Daytona 500
02/16:   Robby Gordon taking the hard road
02/15:   Robby Gordon Knows He Needs to Mature
02/15:   Gordon says maturity key to new-team blues
02/14:   Robby Gordon launching risky venture
02/14:   Gordon goes ape over run in Africa
01/21:   ANDY CAGLE on NASCAR: Robby Gordon Going to Wear Two Hats in ’05
01/12:   True-grit racer dominates pavement to sand
02/13:   R. Gordon scrambles to replace part
02/13:   On His Own Terms Robby Gordon says time is right for him to take another shot as an owner-driver
02/12:   Illegal part puts Gordon in an early Daytona hole
02/11:   Wait a minute! You can't run those!


JANUARY
01/19:   Notes: Elliott, Gordon bottle-up sponsor deals
01/19:   Jim Beam to be on Robby Gordon's car
01/19:   R. Gordon tries ownership again
01/19:   Gordon takes the plunge
01/19:   R. Gordon gets to be boss
01/19:   Q&A: Robby Gordon, John Story
01/19:   R. Gordon lands hard-liquor sponsor
01/19:   JIM BEAM® TO SPONSOR NEXTEL CUP® CAR IN 2005 SEASON
01/19:   Fruit of the Loom to sponsor Gordon
01/18:   Interview With Robby Gordon
01/18:   Notebook: R. Gordon announces sponsor
01/18:   Preseason Test: Robby Gordon visits media
01/17:   Robby Gordon's first taste of Dakar
01/16:   Robby Gordon keeps busy in the 'offseason'
01/16:   Back On The Track
01/14:   Volkswagen retain top position thanks to perfect team work
01/08:   Gordon ready for second chance as owner/driver
01/05:   Gluck: Give some credit to the other Gordon



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